CHAPTER 561: CHAPTER 561: LIFE-RISKING QUESTION

Back at the villa, everyone took their seats.

Xia Yanbing looked at Mu Lingchen, "Mr. Mu, you mentioned you had something to discuss with me?"

Mu Lingchen quickly waved his hand, "Miss Xia, please don’t call me Mr. Mu, you can call me Lingchen or Little Mu."

Xia Yanbing and the others smiled. A young genius like Mu Lingchen had his pride, but his humble demeanor was entirely because of Qin Yi.

Mu Lingchen laughed, "Actually, I have nothing to discuss with you, it’s just an excuse."

"Hmm?" Xia Yanbing didn’t understand.

Wu Zhao laughed, "It’s just to brush off Nan Zaixu and the others, so they would leave quickly."

The women were even more puzzled, full of confusion.

Yun Mengyao said, "It seems you really dislike those three, but you’ve never met them before. Did they offend you somehow?"

Mu Lingchen sneered, mocking, "Do they really think we can’t see their intentions to win us over? They use the name of Qin Yi as a close friend to recruit strong young talents, not genuinely wanting to befriend us."

"I may not know their intentions, but it’s clear they want to replace Qin Yi in our hearts. What a joke. There is only one Qin Yi in the world, and only he dared to lead us to the Southern Country to destroy the Zhi Family. Such courage is rare and unparalleled," Xiahou Jun said solemnly.

Xia Yanbing felt very happy, unexpectedly Qin Yi held such a high position in the hearts of these young talents? If these people revered Qin Yi so much, that only reflected her husband’s excellence, and as Qin Yi’s woman, she naturally felt proud.

Yun Mengyao spoke, "But Qin Yi is already dead..."

Before Yun Mengyao could finish, she noticed the three men were looking at her with strange expressions. She instinctively asked, "What’s wrong?"

The three of them exchanged knowing smiles.

Xiahou Jun said, "There’s no need to hide it. Qin Yi is still alive, and we all know it."

Xia Yanbing and others were slightly startled.

Mu Lingchen laughed, "Did you really think we could predict the future and know you were in danger, then rush to rescue you so perfectly timed? Actually, we’ve been here for two days, lying in wait nearby."

"It was Qin Yi who called us to come," Wu Zhao added with a smile.

Xia Yanbing and others exchanged glances, forced to smile bitterly. It seemed Qin Yi had arranged everything, waiting for Nan Zaixu and the others to fall into his trap. They were foolish to be kept in the dark.

"Are you three enjoying yourselves?"

Hearing the voice, everyone looked towards the source, only to see Qin Yi coming downstairs from the second floor in pajamas and slippers.

Duan Yiyi jumped up excitedly, "Little husband, when did you come back?"

"A few hours ago, I watched a good show of dogs biting dogs. I rushed over without a break just for that show, and after watching, I came back to take a bath," Qin Yi said with a smile, walking over to sit next to Xia Yanbing.

Xia Yanbing, however, scooted away disdainfully.

Qin Yi was bewildered. Xia Yanbing was rejecting him?

The others had expressions of anticipation for a good show.

"Did you know all along what Nan Zaixu and the others were planning?" Xia Yanbing asked, glaring at him.

Qin Yi chuckled awkwardly, "Not exactly sure, but I could guess they wouldn’t be honest. So, I had Xiahou Jun and the others come to lie in wait nearby. One, to protect you, and two, to handle any sudden situations."

"So, while we were fighting those people, you were watching in the dark?"

"Uh..." Qin Yi nodded awkwardly, full of flattery, "Wife, when you used the Ice Butterfly, you were simply stunning, like a fairy descending to the mortal world. Such power, such a scene... even stronger than when I use it."

Xia Yanbing had a slight smile on her lips, but quickly held it back.

"You used us as bait to plot against Nan Zaixu and the others!"

Qin Yi’s face changed, quickly raising his hand, "Wife, you wrong me. I made all the preparations to ensure your safety before doing so. Nan Zaixu and those people are all scheming, and unless we give them a setback, they won’t stop. You wouldn’t want them coming over every day with fake sincerity to disturb you, would you?"

"But you still scared us, with so many strong opponents encircling. Aren’t you afraid I’d be so frightened it would affect the baby in my womb?"

"Ahem..." Qin Yi chuckled awkwardly, flattering, "What kind of person is my wife? A fairy descending to the mortal world, not yielding to men, dominating the business world with no rival. How could you be scared by a few petty scoundrels?"

Xia Yanbing struggled to hold back her laughter. She wasn’t really angry; she was too happy to see Qin Yi. She had just experienced a battle, and wanted to act spoiled, needing Qin Yi to coax her.

"You should have told us beforehand. What if we really got scared?" Xia Yanbing said sternly.

Qin Yi quickly raised his hand with sincerity, "Wife, I promise there won’t be a next time. I’ll even tell you how many grains of rice I eat."

"You said it!"

Qin Yi: "..."

"Wife, isn’t that too strict?"

Xia Yanbing was reasonable, with guests present, she could act spoiled but couldn’t embarass her husband.

"Don’t let it happen again. Wan’er was really scared."

Qin Yi nodded, apologetically looking at Qin Wan’er. She had been timid since childhood, and her first experience of such a scene truly frightened her.

"Wan’er, come sit by brother."

Qin Wan’er obediently moved over to sit next to Qin Yi.

"Were you scared?"

Qin Wan’er nodded, "I was worried sister-in-law was affected."

"Sorry, it won’t happen again," Qin Yi said, patting her little head.

Qin Wan’er shook her head with a smile. As long as brother is safe and her family is well, she was satisfied.

Xiahou Jun and the others teased Qin Yi. They realized that while Qin Yi was fierce and commanding outside, at home, he was a wife-lover and a sister-doting maniac.

"What are you looking at? Three single dogs who don’t understand the joys of life," Qin Yi rolled his eyes with disdain.

The three were immediately silenced. They hadn’t even teased Qin Yi much before being mercilessly countered.

Mu Lingchen’s eyes twinkled with mischief, giving a warm smile, "Qin, you call us single dogs, we admit it. We are novices in romance, while beauties surround you, each a top-tier human goddess. I happen to want to learn from you, please share your experience on how to woo women?"

The smile on Qin Yi’s face froze instantly, looking more pained than crying, glaring fiercely at Mu Lingchen. This fair-faced guy appeared gentlemanly but was full of scheming. Clearly, he was setting a trap with his words.

If he answered, it would confirm he was a master of romance, a flirty Casanova. If he didn’t, Mu Lingchen would likely accuse him of being stingy, hoarding his wooing skills, leaving him with a label of a playboy.

It’s a life-or-death question.