Chapter 595: 581, What did you hear (1)_1 Chapter 595: 581, What did you hear (1)_1 Jian Qingâs eyebrows arched slightly in amusement, âBai Jue, youâre obviously jealous.â
âHeh!â
Bai Jue chuckled with disdain, âWith the countless beauties in my harem, why would I be jealous of you? Thatâs a joke.â
âGet out of the way, donât block my video.â
Jian Luo pushed him away with clear revulsion. Bai Jue, unprepared, almost tumbled off the sofa.
âSis, when are you coming back?â Jian Luo asked.
Jian Qing watched Bai Jueâs frustrated expression and laughed softly, âA few more days.â
Upon hearing this, Jian Luo looked disappointed, âI see.â
âYou should stop wearing that bothered expression.â Jian Qing teased him, âIf Black Jack saw it, heâd think I bullied you.â
Jian Luoâs ears turned red, and he looked embarrassed. âSis!â
âI can hear you, you donât have to shout.â Jian Qing continued to tease him.
âSis, Iâll chat with you later, grandpa is calling me.â Unable to win against his sister, he decided to retreat tactically.
The screen went black, and Jian Qing chuckled.
She turned around to meet a manâs deep gaze, smiled pulling up the corner of her lips, âAm I that scary?â
Quan Jingwu laughed softly. His finger traced her nose lightly, âNot at all.â
She smiled, âI thought so too.â
âItâs chilly outside. Letâs go inside.â Quan Jingwu suggested.
Just as the two returned to the living room, they saw Rhee and several others all dressed up and ready to go out.
âLittle Qingqing, want to go with us to shop for New Yearâs goods?â Upon seeing Jian Qing, Rhee quickly approached her, took her hand, and asked.
âSister-in-law, letâs go together. There will be lots of delicious things to buy.â Quan Yifei tempted as she tied her scarf.
Jian Qingâs eyes sparkled with joy, âSure.â
âIâll accompany you.â Quan Jingwu warned, a hint of annoyance in his cold eyes.
âJingwu, you donât need to come. Itâs not suitable for you to follow us women shopping.â Rhee said seriously.
If he came along, wouldnât she feel his naturally cold presence all the way and even fail in holding Little Qingqingâs hand?
Quan Jingwu ignored her, keeping his gaze locked on Jian Qing.
Rhee was helpless and discreetly tried to signal to Jian Qing. Jian Qingâs lips curved slightly.
She looked up at Quan Jingwu, her eyes filled with amusement, âXiaojing, stay at home and help out, mom and I will go shopping.â
Rhee nodded approvingly from the side.
Quan Jingwu reached out and gently patted her head, âIâll get your coat for you.â
âSure.â
In the car, Quan Yifei was driving, and Weng Ya sat beside her. In the back row, Rhee and Jian Qing sat together.
Jian Qing rolled down the car window. The streets were full of red lanterns and decorations, a festive mood was in the air.
Upon reaching the shopping center, the bustling crowd left Jian Qing somewhat bewildered.
She and Quan Jingwu both disliked such lively places. Along the way, she mostly followed quietly behind Rhee and the others, watching them shop for New Yearâs goods.
In the underground garage, a figure in black quietly approached Quan Yifeiâs car. He glanced at the surrounding cameras. His face was concealed behind a mask, and his mouth curved up into a cold smirk.
He ducked under the car, and after a while, he re-emerged.
The vibration from his phone echoed ominously in the silent garage.
The man took out his phone. A flash of respect crossed his face, obscured by the brim of his hat.
He hurriedly answered the call, âMaster!â
It wasnât clear what the person on the other end of the call was saying. The man lowered his voice, âEverything has been taken care of. I understand. It will not be noticed by anyone.â
After the call, the man adjusted his hat and quickly left the garage.
â Break â
All was silent. The sea wailed, and the wind roared.
The sound of waves echoed around the island and into the well-arranged villas on it.
âKnock, knock, knockââ
The rhythm of the knocking echoed like waves against the shore.
âCome in!â
The cold voice exuded a chilling aura, palpable even through a closed door.
The manâs long, well-proportioned fingers grasped the doorknob, he turned it gently, pushing the door open.
He walked in slowly, his footsteps barely audible.
The silent study room was filled with the faint aroma of ink.
He looked up, his gaze falling on the straight-lined figure in front of the desk.
âBrother!â
The manâs soft voice was like a gentle breeze in March.
A moment later, the office chair spun around, revealing a man under the light.
Shiny short black hair, slanted brows, sharp black eyes, clear-cut features covered in a layer of frost. Resembling an eagle in the night, cold, proud, and dominant.
Shen Hua, the man with the highest authority on the island.
âAyan, didnât you forget what I said last time? Who authorized you to leave the island repeatedly?â His aura turned cold and intimidating.
Shen Yan met his gaze. His agate-black eyes shone with a hint of darkness, âBrother, I heard it at the door just now.â
He got straight to the point without showing any fear.
Shen Huaâs eyes flashed with a spark of interest, âWhat did you hear?â
âDid you do something to her?â Shen Yan asked, his voice carrying a hint of anger.
Shen Hua asked, âWhat are you talking about?â
âDid you notice her a long time ago and have ideas about her again?â Shen Yan asked sharply, his usual calm demeanor shattered.
He should have guessed that he wouldnât give up that easily. What he didnât expect was that he still held onto that obsession after so many years.
They both owed her and couldnât harm her dear ones. He wouldnât let him do it, never.
Shen Huaâs face turned cold, âShen Yan, watch your tone.â
âBrother, you hurt her before. Are you planning to make another mistake?â Shen Yanâs eyes revealed sadness as he asked.
âSeventeen years have passed. Canât you let go of your obsession?â
Before he could finish his words, Shen Hua stood up abruptly, his hand slammed on the table.
âBangââ
âShen Yan, donât forget, Iâm your brother. Iâm doing this all for who?â
Looking at his cold, dark eyes, Shen Yan smirked sarcastically. âBrother, donât use me as an excuse. You know why youâre doing this.â
âShen Yan!â Shen Hua exclaimed in displeasure.
âBrother, Iâm begging you. Please donât harm the people closest to her. Leave Jian Qing and Jian Luo alone.â Shen Yan softened his tone and begged.
Shen Huaâs cold gaze fixed on him. His eyes were full of displeasure. âSo what will you do? The doctor already said you canât delay any longer. A few years ago, I agreed not to touch those siblings because of you. Now, youâre begging me again. What should I do? Watch as you die?â
If it werenât for him, he would have kidnapped the siblings long ago. How could he let them grow up? By now, their feathers had grown full.
Just thinking about them being the children of her and another man, he couldnât help but want to kill the damned ones.