Chapter 1420: Chapter 1420: The Show Begins (4)

As Ye Qilan’s silhouette disappeared into the night, Xiao Ji’s gaze grew darker and deeper.

Life and death can’t separate them? That remains to be seen! In his eyes, as long as he exerted a bit more effort, Su Hongxing would inevitably return to his arms.

This was something he never doubted.

The show hadn’t officially started, yet someone was already overly confident…

Su Hongxing entered the living room and, as expected, Ye Shiqing was waiting for her. She stepped forward and asked, “Second Brother, were you looking for me?”

“Su Hongxing, call Xiaoqiao and have her come to Qingmu Garden.”

Ye Shiqing’s words caught Su Hongxing’s attention.

“I want to see her. She refuses to take my calls, but if you ask, she’ll listen to you.” Ye Shiqing added another sentence, making it clear that he wanted Su Hongxing to trick Qiao Qiao into coming.

Hearing this, Su Hongxing shook her head. “I don’t want to deceive her. Second Brother, I think you’re going too far. You know Xiaoqiao can’t start a new relationship before her divorce is finalized. Can’t you wait a little longer?”

Forcing Qiao Qiao like this—how is it any different from being a bully? The men of the Ye Family were truly stubborn and domineering, each more overbearing than the last.

“I’m just afraid the third one will never come back. If that happens, am I and Xiaoqiao supposed to waste away our lives like this?” Ye Shiqing’s expression darkened slightly. “I’m almost thirty-five. How much more precious time do I have to lose?”

Ye Shiqing’s words struck a tender chord within Su Hongxing. She had lived through it herself and naturally understood the heartbreak of unrequited love. Just as Ye Shiqing said, he wasn’t young anymore, and neither was Xiaoqiao, who was almost thirty.

If Ye Xiandong delayed his return by a year or two, Xiaoqiao would also become a woman in her thirties. At that point, whether Ye Shiqing would still wait for Xiaoqiao was uncertain.

“But as far as I know Xiaoqiao, she absolutely won’t get involved with you before her divorce is finalized,” Su Hongxing decided to tell the truth.

“Is that so?” Ye Shiqing’s eyes darkened.

Thinking Ye Shiqing had taken her words to heart, Su Hongxing added, “Her principles won’t allow her to engage in an affair. Her values and worldview are very traditional, so you’ll need patience.”

Ye Shiqing’s gaze flickered as he muttered to himself, “Not necessarily. Perhaps there’s a shortcut.”

Su Hongxing didn’t catch what Ye Shiqing was saying, assuming he was lost in his own thoughts.

It wasn’t until Ye Shiqing suddenly got up, saying, “I’m going to find Xiaoqiao. No matter what, I need to try it my way.”

He took two steps before turning back to look at Su Hongxing, asking, “Do women change after having children?”

“Of course. Motherhood makes women stronger,” Su Hongxing replied without hesitation.

Ye Shiqing’s lips curled into a faint smile. “You’re proof enough. Even after how Sisi treated you back then, you were still willing to give birth to his child. Su Hongxing, I know exactly what I need to do now!”

After saying that, he strode out decisively.

For a moment, Su Hongxing couldn’t process the meaning behind Ye Shiqing’s words. He said he knew what to do? Prior to that, he asked her about women and childbirth…

She shook her head, convincing herself that she was overthinking. Ye Shiqing couldn’t possibly go that far, could he? He loved Xiaoqiao so much; how could he ever harm her?

But before bed, the thought resurfaced, and unease lingered. Unable to suppress her worry, she decided to call Qiao Qiao.

“Su, you’re still awake?” Qiao Qiao’s voice was full of energy.

Hearing that Qiao Qiao was fine, Su Hongxing relaxed slightly. After some random chatting, she casually asked, “Has Ye Shiqing come to see you recently?”