"Qin Chuan, where are you going?"
Seeing Qin Chuan stand up, Huang Qi and Yang Conglong asked in unison.
"I suddenly thought of something urgent that requires me to leave immediately."
Qin Chuan said.
"No way!"
Huang Qi and Yang Conglong refused in the same breath.
"What could be so urgent that you have to leave? I'm telling you, even if the sky falls today, you can't leave."
Yang Conglong said.
"That's right, we still have so many things to ask you. If you want to desert, there's no way."
Huang Qi chimed in.
"My dear brothers, my esteemed lords, I really have something to attend to urgently. I promise I'll be back before nightfall, and I'll cover all the expenses!"
Qin Chuan pleaded.
At this moment, he truly felt a thousand ants crawling over him, filled with immense anxiety and an urgent need to see Teacher Yang.
"Heh, do you think we're people who care about a few insignificant things?"
"Exactly. What's the urgent matter? Tell us, and we brothers will send someone to help you."
Huang Qi and Yang Conglong looked at him with disbelief, convinced that Qin Chuan's posture clearly indicated he was afraid they would continue to pry.
And indeed, that was precisely their thought, and for that reason, Qin Chuan wouldn't be allowed to leave.
"Qin Chuan, you just asked me to look after your second brother earlier..."
Huang Qi even resorted to a threat.
Qin Chuan was speechless. It seemed he truly wouldn't be able to leave today.
"How about this then, I'll make a phone call."
Qin Chuan said.
"Please do. As long as you don't run away, anything is negotiable."
Yang Conglong replied.
Qin Chuan stood up and left, went to the second floor, took out his phone, quickly found Teacher Yang's number, and dialed.
The phone rang for a long time without anyone answering. Just as he was about to hang up, someone finally picked up, and Teacher Yang's familiar voice came through: "Hello~~"
"Xiao Mo, are you at work?"
Qin Chuan asked.
"No, I'm outside."
Teacher Yang replied.
"Outside? Where are you? I've returned to Longcheng!"
Qin Chuan immediately said.
On the other end of the line, Teacher Yang was silent for a moment: "When did you get back to Longcheng?"
"Last night. It was just very late when I returned, so I didn't tell you."
"Oh..."
Teacher Yang responded indifferently. Qin Chuan clearly sensed that Teacher Yang's state was not right. She had never spoken to him like this before, which made him even more anxious, as if he were being scratched by a cat, unable to find peace.
"Xiao Mo, why do I feel like something's off with you? Are you still not feeling well?"
Qin Chuan asked.
"Mmm, I'm a bit unwell... Also... Xiao Chuan, I'm not in Longcheng right now."
Teacher Yang said.
"You're not in Longcheng? Where did you go?"
"I went out of town on some business... I have guests here, so I'll have to go now."
After saying that, the call was hung up.
Qin Chuan held his phone, listening to the "beep, beep, beep" of the dead line. For some reason, his premonition grew stronger.
Yang Zimo's attitude was too abnormal; this had never happened before.
He thought of a possibility but dared not dwell on it...
As a result, Qin Chuan was distracted all day. Even when he went out with Huang Qi, Yang Conglong, and a group of people in the evening, he was not himself.
During this time, Qin Chuan subtly asked his elder brother-in-law several questions about Teacher Yang. The fool knew nothing, which only worsened Qin Chuan's already bad mood.
After a difficult night, Qin Chuan forced himself to go to the factory. He planned to ask Fang Rumei if she knew what Teacher Yang was busy with.
Had anything else happened in his absence?
Fang Rumei seemed very happy to see Qin Chuan because the cooperation with Samsung Electronics had made a qualitative breakthrough. The contract had been signed, and the two parties had established a supply relationship.
At this pace, by the end of the year or at the latest by spring next year, the MP3 factory would be on track, ready for assembly, and profitability would be within reach.
However, regarding Qin Chuan's inquiry about Teacher Yang's recent activities, Fang Rumei also said she knew nothing. They had both been busy with their own affairs recently and hadn't called each other much.
Just then, Qin Chuan's phone rang. He took it out and saw it was his father.
"Hello, Dad, what's wrong?"
"Xiao Chuan, where are you now? Come back quickly, something big has happened!"
As soon as the call connected, Qin Shuren's voice came through, laced with unconcealed anxiety.
Qin Chuan was startled and quickly asked, "Dad, what's wrong? Is something wrong at home?"
"It's not that something's wrong at home, it's... it's that I just saw Teacher Yang and Li Ya together on the street!"
Qin Shuren said anxiously.
BOOM!!
His father's words hit Qin Chuan's mind like a bombshell. He froze, his mind went blank, and his thoughts ceased.
After an unknown period, Qin Chuan was jolted awake by his father's voice on the phone: "Xiao Chuan! Xiao Chuan, are you listening to me?"
"Dad, when... when did you see them together? Are you sure you saw correctly? Was it really Teacher Yang and Sister Li Ya?"
Qin Chuan bombarded him with questions, showing how truly panicked he was, a panic he had never felt before.
"At first, I thought I was hallucinating. How could Teacher Yang be with Li Ya? I didn't believe it, so I deliberately got closer to observe, and it turned out to be them!"
Qin Shuren said quickly, his voice filled with undisguised fear.
"Xiao Chuan, why is Teacher Yang in our county town, and with Li Ya at that? She... does she know about your situation?"
"You scoundrel, I warned you long ago that playing with two boats would lead to trouble. You just didn't listen, and now look!
"If you end up not getting even one daughter-in-law for us, see how your mother and I deal with you when you get back!"
On the phone, Qin Shuren cursed through gritted teeth.
Qin Chuan felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar. His greatest fear had indeed come true. Teacher Yang must have discovered some facts while investigating his situation, which led to today's events.
"I... is my mother alright?"
Forcing down his inner panic, Qin Chuan asked.
"You still have the nerve to ask about your mother? Your mother is hiding in her room, crying alone. It's all your fault, you scoundrel. When you get back this time, we'll skin you alive!"
Qin Shuren was truly enraged. He berated the son they had always been proud of.
"Dad, take care of Mom. I'm driving back now!"
After hanging up the phone, Qin Chuan didn't even have time to say goodbye to Fang Rumei. He drove straight towards his hometown, not bringing anyone with him.
All the way, his face was terrifyingly grim, and the atmosphere in the car was extremely oppressive.
Long ago, Qin Chuan had envisioned many scenarios of a love triangle. He had wondered what would happen if Teacher Yang or Li Ya discovered he was seeing both of them, but he never expected it to unfold like this.
Yang Zimo must have discovered Li Ya's existence during this investigation, and the proud Teacher Yang, on her own, went to Yongnan County to find Li Ya.
Qin Chuan understood Teacher Yang's personality well. This girl was exceptionally intelligent, aloof, and elegant, like a true swan on earth, unstained. At the same time, she possessed an innate stubbornness and pride.
She seemed to simply refuse to believe that the man she had chosen, while loving her, could also be involved with other women. For the proud Yang Zimo, this was undoubtedly a devastating blow.
Going to find Li Ya alone was completely in line with Teacher Yang's temperament and actions.