[Huo Yan's favorability increased by 5, current favorability is 40.]

After ending his call with Qin Wan, Huo Yan stood in front of the large floor-to-ceiling window in his study, looking down at the bright lights and bustling traffic below, lost in thought...

He and Qin Wan had only known each other for a short time.

Whether it's Qin Wan's trust and reliance on him, or his special feelings for Qin Wan... there seems to be a faint sense of familiarity about it.

But he was certain that he and Qin Wan did not know each other before.

After a brief period of deep contemplation without finding an answer, Huo Yan gave up and stopped obsessing over it.

At least for now, he doesn't dislike this feeling.

Not only that, but remarkably, he didn't dislike Qin Wan and found being with her comfortable.

"Ring ring..."

Just after ending her call with Huo Yan, Qin Wan hadn't even had time to put down her phone when Qin Wei called.

After the call connected, Qin Wan turned on speakerphone and casually tossed the phone onto the table.

"Sister, you're still awake!"

Qin Wan ignored her, walked to the dressing table, sat down, and picked up the bottles and jars on the table to start her skincare routine.

Not hearing a response from Qin Wan, Qin Wei's breathing became heavier with anger.

"Sister, you're not feeling well, why are you still up so late? Did something happen?"

"Sister, if anything happens, please don't keep it to yourself and be sad by yourself."

"Although there have been some minor conflicts and frictions between us sisters because of Huo Yan, no matter what, my sister and I are still blood-related sisters."

"Sister, if you ever feel wronged, please remember to tell me and Mom and Dad. We are your family and your eternal support!"

"...Sister, are you listening?"

Qin Wei rattled off a long string of words, but Qin Wan on the other end of the phone didn't reply for a long time. Instead, there were some faint rustling sounds coming from the other end.

Qin Wei gripped her phone tightly in anger, her breathing becoming heavier, and her beautiful almond-shaped eyes filled with malice.

"Sister? Are you asleep?" Qin Wei asked, barely suppressing her anger.

"I wasn't asleep, I was listening to your performance," Qin Wan said casually.

"!!!"

At this moment, Qin Wei really couldn't hold back anymore and exploded!

"Qin Wan, you bitch!"

"Pfft."

Just as Qin Wei finished scolding, Qin Wan's soft laughter came from the other end of the phone.

"I was just wondering how long you could keep up this act."

"!!!" Qin Wei ground her molars in anger.

You bitch!

Why did you have to do that?

"It's rare for you to have a good mood because of those posts online. Instead of cherishing this hard-won happiness, you have to come here to make yourself miserable. What's wrong with you?"

"Or... do you have masochistic tendencies?"

It has to be said that Qin Wan is either silent or, once she opens her mouth, she can be infuriating.

On the other end of the phone, Qin Wei was so angry that her face turned red and her neck bulged. Her hand holding the phone trembled slightly, and she looked like she was on the verge of losing control.

"Won't you be furious now?"

"Do you regret making that call?"

"Ahhh!"

"You bitch!"

"Qin Wan, you bitch!"

"I will absolutely not let you get away with this!"

"You just wait!"

Under Qin Wan's repeated provocations, Qin Wei finally couldn't hold back and her emotions broke down on the spot.

Hearing Qin Wei's shrill roar, Qin Wan curled her lips and raised an eyebrow, letting out a soft laugh.

With this skill level, you think you can provoke her?

Overestimating one's abilities.

Hearing Qin Wan's mocking chuckle, Qin Wei could no longer contain herself and screamed as she smashed her phone against the opposite wall...

"Bang!"

The post exposing the allegations has gone unaddressed for a long time, and the allegations continue to surface. The online discussion is intensifying, with some people starting to dig into Qin Wan's identity and her daily life over the past twenty years...

Seeing the insults and curses directed at Qin Wan online, Qin Wei's anger gradually subsided.

Qin Wan! Let's see how long you can stay smug!

While the internet is abuzz with controversy, Qin Wan's life in real life is equally eventful.

Early in the morning, Huo Yan was about to leave for the company when he saw an eyesore standing at the door, smiling brightly at him.

Good morning, President Huo.

That familiar tone, that smug expression—it's all Jiang Chen's signature look.

"What are you doing here?" Huo Yan frowned and stared at him.

"I just moved in last night. Look, it's right next to yours. We'll be neighbors from now on. I brought some gifts with me, and I hope President Huo will like them."

Despite this, Jiang Chen did not hand the gift to Huo Yan. Instead, he stared longingly at the living room behind Huo Yan, as if searching for something...

Huo Yan's eyes darkened. Just as he was about to close the door, a familiar voice rang out...

Did you leave something behind?

Seeing Qin Wan appear behind Huo Yan, Jiang Chen's eyes lit up. Taking advantage of Huo Yan's inattention, he rushed through the door and stood in front of Qin Wan.

"Sister Qin, we meet again."

"I haven't seen you for two days, Sister Qin, you've become even more beautiful."

"Jiang Chen?" Qin Wan looked at the person in front of her with slight surprise.

"Let me introduce myself. I just moved in yesterday. It's right next door. From now on, Sister Qin and I will be neighbors."

"If Sister Qin is bored, you can come next door to play with me. Of course, Sister Qin can also come next door to play with me when she is not bored."

"I, Jiang Chen, will be there whenever Sister Qin needs me!"

As they talked, without waiting for Qin Wan's reply, Jiang Chen cheerfully handed over a gift.

"Sister Qin, please open it and see if you like it. This is a gift I prepared for you personally."

Seeing that Qin Wan did not take any action, Jiang Chen opened the gift box and presented the liqueur-filled chocolates to Qin Wan.

"Sister Qin, I heard that you like to drink, but you can't drink too much because of your health, so I specially made this chocolate with liqueur filling for you using my treasured red wine."

As they were talking, Jiang Chen picked up a piece of chocolate and affectionately fed it to Qin Wan.

Qin Wan: "..."

"Have you made enough of a scene?" Huo Yan, who had witnessed the whole thing, finally couldn't hold back any longer and stepped forward to grab Jiang Chen's hand to stop him.

His long, slender, white fingertips were only a fist's distance from Qin Wan's luscious red lips...

Unfortunately, Huo Yan stopped him.

Suppressing her displeasure, Jiang Chen looked at Huo Yan with a wronged expression, "Mr. Huo, have you misunderstood something?"

"I only prepared a small gift for Sister Qin, you don't have to be jealous and angry about this, do you?"

Where Qin Wan couldn't see, Jiang Chen deliberately provoked Huo Yan with his eyes and a faint smile on his lips.

"Mr. Huo, your grip is hurting my hand..."

Jiang Chen kept crying out in pain, while looking at Qin Wan with a pitiful and accusing expression.

"Sister Qin, please help me explain to President Huo, I really didn't cause any trouble..."

Qin Wan: "..." This little green tea is much more skilled than Qin Wei.

Ask her to explain?

Huo Yan was clearly protecting her, so if she spoke up for Jiang Chen at this moment, wouldn't she be seen as a traitor, ungrateful and disloyal?

Besides, that green tea bitch was never up to any good, anyone with eyes can see that, is there any need to explain?