Chapter 30

"Because you are not Qiao Liangze's child at all."

Hong Siyin took a half step back. She was clearly smiling, but her eyes were twinkling with stars.

She spoke slowly, with some nostalgia, "Thinking back then, the Qiao family was just a third-rate upstart. Who wouldn't say they were dreaming if they wanted to marry into our Hong family? It was because I was young, my family was very strict, and I had never seen many men. Otherwise, how could I have been so easily bewitched by your father's few flowers and a few words, and even threatened my parents for him?

"Ha, do you see this scar on your arm? When you asked me about it when you were little, I told you it was caused by a burn. But actually, I cut it with a knife! Hahahaha... Now that I think about it, I was really infatuated back then. You and I are quite similar."

Qiao Nianwen felt his mind go blank. He seemed to have heard all that Hong Siyin said, but he also seemed to have remembered nothing. His mind was in a mess, and his body felt numb from all the chaotic thoughts that rushed through his head.

After a while, he uttered something in a dreamy voice.

"Hmm?" Hong Siyin didn't hear clearly. She came out of her memories and uttered a nasal sound in confusion.

There was no one around, and the vague music coming from afar formed a hazy background like a dream. Qiao Nianwen raised his head in a daze, looking at the tear marks on his mother's face. He felt as if he was in a dream, and even opening his mouth to speak seemed so difficult.

The sound of blood flowing and heartbeat merged together, hitting his eardrums like a rushing river. Qiao Nianwen rubbed his ears hard, his mouth opening and closing mechanically: "I say, what did you mean by that sentence before?"

"Which one? Oh, I see. Of course, that's what you mean." Hong Siyin's voice rose unconsciously, still smiling with a vengeful pleasure. She had been holding back these words in her heart for too long.

"You know, before he married me, your father was very reluctant to have physical contact with me. I loved him for his self-restraint and politeness, but later I found out that he had a lover hidden deep in his heart. But she didn't want him.

"That little slut has vanished from the face of the earth. He claimed to be affectionate, but in the end he had to give up his love for me for the sake of business. He gave up his feelings that were worthless to pursue me. I almost hate him to death.

"I hate him. I hate him for being so good at pretending. I hate him for being so good at pretending. Why doesn't he keep pretending?"

Hong Siyin's face was distorted, and she said with almost gnashing teeth: "At that time, we had just been married for a year. The Qiao family had changed a lot after getting the support of my parents. My parents advised me to be patient, and I was patient. On my birthday, I went to see him in the heavy snow, hoping to have a good talk with him and work hard on our marriage. But guess what he was doing?"

Hong Siyin raised her eyes and looked over, her gaze filled with deep hatred. Qiao Nianwen pursed his lips and turned his head away from her sight.

"He said he was working overtime because of something at the company, but," Hong Siyin smiled bitterly, "I saw him and his secretary doing that shamelessly in the office! I still remember the impatient look he gave me and the words he said. He asked me, 'Why are you here?'"

"Yeah, how come I am here? Why did I come?" She said, her body took a few steps back uncontrollably, staggered and fell to the ground, "But after I went back that day, I figured it out. Qiao Liangze can find so many substitutes and do ridiculous things every day in the name of true love. Why can't I go out and have some fun? Why should I hang myself on a tree because of him?

"Hahahahaha, I really want to see what Qiao Liangze's expression will be like when he finds out that you are not his child. It must be very interesting..."

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Song Zhiyi decided to retract her previous thoughts. It was indeed a wrong choice to come to Qiao's house tonight. Because her toes had not been so tired for a long time.

Who would have thought that just to find a quiet place to talk about something, I would just pass by here and hear Hong Siyin's werewolf self-explosion. It should be said that these two are indeed a couple for more than 20 years. Although their feelings are almost non-existent, they have a tacit understanding.

Song Zhiyi's eyes rolled around a few times, and for the ten thousandth time she admired her own genius idea of ​​wearing a mask. She didn't have to worry about failing to manage her expression.

It was completely dark, but the lights were bright, so bright that others could easily see that Qiao Liangze's face was changing from green to black at a very fast speed.

Although he wanted to continue listening, this was someone else's family affair after all. After Song Zhiyi calmed down, when Hong Siyin said "I hate him", he kindly asked her to talk again in the future. Without a doubt, Qiao Liangze agreed.

"I'm very sorry for making a fool of myself." Qiao Liangze looked very bad. He apologized reluctantly and left in a hurry.

This plank road was very long, and the nearest door was six meters away. Qiao Liangze took big steps, barely retaining a little grace in front of outsiders.

This will be one of the things he regrets the most in his life.

"I really want to see what Qiao Liangze's expression will be when he finds out that you are not his child..."

Hong Siyin's voice rang out again. It was obviously not loud, but it was deafening to the ears.

Song Zhiyi was so frightened that she sprained her ankle and almost suffered the same fate as Song Zhiyu.

"Are you okay?"

A familiar clear voice sounded above her head, and she was supported by a pair of strong arms.

Song Zhiyi raised her head, her eyes closed by the reflection of the visitor's earrings.

"It's okay." She steadied herself, but at this moment she heard a man's scolding and a woman's crying behind her.

Qi Nanfeng frowned, loosened his hand and made a gesture to rush over: "What happened over there?"

"No, no, no, don't go," Song Zhiyi quickly pulled the man back and winked at Yu An who had been following behind, "Go drive the car, let's leave here first."

It's okay to hear this kind of gossip occasionally, but you can't blindly take it into consideration. After all, Qiao Liangze is not a broad-minded person.

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The weather suddenly changed. Before they could leave Qiao's house, there was a loud thunder, followed by a heavy rain.

Yu An went to drive the car first. Song Zhiyi walked slowly in her high heels, and was caught off guard and got soaked along with Qi Nanfeng.

When I got home, it was still raining and there was no sign of it stopping. Song Zhiyi put the spare umbrella she had taken from the car outside the door, opened the door and shouted, "Auntie Lin? Auntie Lin——"

The lights in the living room are on, with the same simple layout and cool lighting, but it doesn't make people feel deserted.

"I'm coming."

The woman rushed out of the kitchen wearing an apron, and when she saw Song Zhiyi's hair and clothes were half wet, she exclaimed, "Oh, how come they are so wet?"

Song Zhiyi sniffed and felt a little cold. He took off his mask and put it on the entrance cabinet. He asked, "Is the ginger soup ready?"

"It's ready and is being kept warm. Miss, would you like to change your clothes first?" Aunt Lin took out two clean bath towels from the cupboard and handed them to Qi Nanfeng while taking a look at his mask.

Song Zhiyi took the towel and covered her head with it, then took off her soaking wet suit jacket and said in a muffled voice, "I'll go clean up first. Where's Xiaoyu? Isn't she home?"

"Qiuqiu suddenly vomited after eating cat food tonight. Master took him to the hospital and he hasn't come back yet."

"You sprained your ankle and still went out running around? Why didn't you wait for me to come back?" Song Zhiyi grumbled, and said, "Well, Aunt Lin, this is Xiaoyu's friend. The water pipes in his house are being renovated these two days and cannot be used yet. Take him to the bathroom in the guest room and get him a set of clean clothes for Xiaoyu."

"Oh, good."

Aunt Lin smiled as she watched Song Zhiyi enter the elevator. She turned back to look at the man wearing the silver mask and said in a gentle tone, "What should I call you?"

"My last name is Qi, just call me Nanfeng." Qi Nanfeng took off his mask and smiled.

"Oh my, Master Qi is so handsome. It's rare that the young lady cares so much about someone. Come, follow me."

"You said she cares about me?" Qi Nanfeng asked back with no expression and a cold look.

"Yes." Aunt Lin nodded as a matter of course, and her pace suddenly slowed down hesitantly.

No, no, it seems like there is still something missing. What is that word called... assist! Yes, it is an assist.

This is the first time that the lady has brought a man back. As a professional housekeeper, she cannot make any mistakes in such a small matter.

Thinking about this, Aunt Lin smiled and added:

"Besides the old man and the young master, you are the first man that the young lady cares about so much."

Well, this time it's perfect.