Chapter 647 Signs of an Impending Breakup (3)
“I went to sleep right after I finished working out and took a shower.” Shen Anning walked to the dressing table and sat down. “I’ve been having severe insomnia these past few days, so it’s normal to sleep soundly after exercising. Qi Yue probably didn’t want to wake me up because I was sleeping so soundly.”
Why are you having trouble sleeping?
"Maybe it's because it's a holiday, and the sudden slowdown in sleep schedule makes it hard to adjust?"
"Shen Anning, we're twins. Do you think I wouldn't be able to tell you're lying?"
Shen Anning: "..."
“You’ve been staying in your room all day since you came back. Sister Yun said you’ve been eating very little at each of your three meals. I was too busy at the end of the year to ask you about it, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t notice your unusual behavior.”
Upon hearing this, Shen Anning lowered her head and sighed heavily.
Fu Nian'an walked over and gently rubbed her hand with his large hand. "Tell me, tell your brother what exactly happened?"
Shen Anning dared not speak.
If she tells him, Fu Nian'an will hate Qi Yue even more.
Besides, that's only one side of the story; she hasn't verified it with Qi Yue yet...
Maybe, maybe it's a misunderstanding?
However, the diary was handwritten by You Jingqiao herself, so she has no reason to slander Qi Yue, does she?
Shen Anning was conflicted and in pain, biting her lip, unable to utter a single word.
Upon seeing this, Fu Nian'an knew that this matter was related to Qi Yue.
Is it because of that trending topic today?
Upon hearing this, Shen Anning looked up at him, "Trending topics?"
"Didn't you see?" Fu Nian'an laughed in exasperation. "Qi Yue is in the news again with that Lin Yun."
Oh, I forgot about that.
Shen Anning used to not care about such rumors at all.
But things are different now.
After reading the diary, her trust in Qi Yue had begun to crack.
Once suspicion takes hold, it grows wildly like vines.
Shen Anning might still be willing to believe Qi Yue, but now she hopes that Qi Yue can take the initiative to be honest and explain things to her.
Did Qi Yue come over in the afternoon to explain the trending topic to her?
“Shen Anning.” Fu Nian’an gently flicked her forehead.
Shen Anning cried out in pain, clutching her head where she had been flicked, and glared at him, "What are you doing!"
"Couples should communicate in a timely manner when there are problems. Although Qi Yue is three years older than you, this is probably his first time dating. Although I dislike him, if you truly love each other, I hope you will both take this relationship seriously. This is the second time this kind of news has appeared."
Shen Anning also felt uneasy.
Indeed, the same thing happened twice, and both times it was Lin Yun.
Even the most rational and magnanimous person like Shen Anning would find it difficult to remain unaffected.
Even though she knew in her heart that it was most likely just a story based on pictures, and a marketing account hyping it up.
However, given Qi Yue's abilities, this kind of news simply wouldn't have been exposed if he didn't want to.
Last time, Qi Yue acquiesced because he wanted to help Lin Yun escape her suffering and because he wanted to take advantage of the situation to acquire the Lin family business. All of this is understandable.
So why this time?
Shen Anning was unaware of this.
She realized that she didn't really know Qi Yue as well as she thought.
My affection for Qi Yue is genuine and passionate.
She still didn't want Qi Yue to be blamed by his family before she had a clear understanding of the situation.
“I believe Qi Yue,” Shen Anning said in a muffled voice. “Besides, the photo was taken at the airport; it could just be a chance encounter. They’re practically business partners now, so it’s normal for them to say hello when they run into each other!”
Upon hearing this, Fu Nian'an laughed in anger.
"You've only been together for less than six months. Qi Yue is a good person, but reputation is also part of character. If he keeps having scandals with other women, then you, as his girlfriend, will gradually become a laughing stock. Shen Anning, you are a girl that our whole family has cherished and pampered. What reason do you have to endure the ridicule of these strangers?"
"I won't!" Shen Anning said. "I'll ask Qi Yue to find out."
You'd better ask around.
Fu Nian'an was still worried. Looking at her younger sister, she sighed softly, "Shen Anning, I know you and Qi Yue grew up together, and your relationship is unlike that of ordinary young couples. But that doesn't mean that just because you've liked Qi Yue since childhood, you only recognize him as your partner. Feelings are one thing, but for two people to get married and be together for a lifetime, besides feelings, personality and values are also crucial. You must always remember that our family's girls don't need to be the weaker party in relationships, understand?"
"I know!" Shen Anning rubbed her stomach. "Brother, I'm hungry. What are we eating tonight?"
Fu Nian'an knew she was intentionally changing the subject. Anyway, he had said everything he needed to say, and the rest was up to her to figure it out herself.
He asked, "What would you like to eat? I'll have the chef make it."
"It's just the two of us tonight, so let's keep it simple. I'd like seafood noodles!"
“Okay,” Fu Nian’an ruffled her hair again, “I’ll have the chef make it.”
...
After dinner, Shen Anning felt a little bored and pestered Fu Nian'an to watch a horror movie with her.
Fu Nian'an refused, "You watched a horror movie tonight, are you going to sleep or not? If you can't sleep, you'll torture me again."
Shen Anning said softly, "No, brother, I promise it won't happen this time!"
"When have you ever failed to make a promise?" Fu Nian'an sat on the sofa, letting Shen Anning pull on his arm. He remained as steady as a mountain, cold and indifferent.
Seeing that he refused to agree, Shen Anning took out her phone to call Fu Siyan.
Fu Nian'an instantly resigned herself to her fate.
If he made that call, he couldn't avoid being scolded by his father, and in the end, he would have to watch a horror movie with Shen Anning.
Shen Anning's little tricks always worked, and she dragged Fu Nian'an, who looked utterly hopeless, toward the media room.
...
Just as the two arrived outside the multimedia audio-visual room, Shen Anning's phone rang.
It was Luo Dongjin who called.
Shen Anning answered the phone, "Uncle Luo?"
"Miss Chen, I'm sorry to bother you so late."
Shen Anning said softly, "It's alright, Uncle Luo, you can speak freely if you have something to say."
"Here's the thing, Mr. Qi is drinking at a private club right now. He's been drinking since the afternoon, and I've tried to persuade him to stop, but it's no use. I've never seen him drink like this, so recklessly..."
Shen Anning's grip on her phone tightened slightly. "How is he doing now?"
"He's still sober, but he hasn't stopped drinking." Luo Dongjin said helplessly, "President Qi and President Han took Miss Han Xi on a trip abroad. I didn't dare to disturb the other elders of the Qi and Han families, so I could only call you first. Young President Qi cares about you the most, maybe your persuasion will be helpful?"
Shen Anning glanced at Fu Nian'an.
The two were standing close together, and Fu Nian'an could hear what Uncle Luo said clearly.
Fu Nian'an raised an eyebrow at her slightly, indicating that she should make the decision herself.
Shen Anning pursed her lips and sighed, "Uncle Luo, give the phone to Qi Yue."
"Okay, please wait a moment... Mr. Qi, Miss Shen is on the phone..."
"Who told you to call her?"
"I……"
"Hanged up!"
Qi Yue's cold voice came from the other end of the phone.
The call was disconnected the next moment.
Shen Anning frowned deeply.
"What's wrong with Qi Yue?"
Shen Anning raised her hand to her forehead, "He must be in a bad mood."
"So you drink heavily when you're in a bad mood?" Fu Nian'an scoffed. "You're 23 after the New Year, still so immature?"
Shen Anning: "..."
“If you ask me, this habit of hiding away and drinking when things go wrong is not a good sign.” Fu Nian’an’s expression instantly turned serious. “Shen Anning, you’d better take this very seriously.”
Shen Anning pursed her lips and remained silent.
In fact, only she and Qi Yue themselves know the truth about many things.
She knew that Qi Yue's drinking problem must have been because he sensed her avoidance of him these past few days.
But she was really confused and hadn't figured out how to face Qi Yue.
She was afraid that she would question Qi Yue as soon as they met, afraid that her distrust and questioning would hurt Qi Yue, and even more afraid that the answer she would get after questioning him would be unacceptable to her.
For the first time in her life, Shen Anning realized how cowardly she truly was.
She couldn't accept the cold-hearted and ruthless Qi Yue depicted in You Jingqiao's diary.
But she couldn't accept the breakup with Qi Yue.
It turns out that love really can make people blind; Shen Anning finally believes it now.
She didn't want to be separated from Qi Yue; at least, at this moment, she remained just as determined.
Shen Anning took a deep breath, looked up at Fu Nian'an, and said, "Brother, I want to go find Qi Yue."
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