When Ji Fei and Qin Xian knelt down to speak, Grandpa laughed the most joyfully. Ji Fei couldn’t help but wonder if it was because they were the only couple among the grandchildren.
After Ji Fei received her big red envelope, Qin Xian handed his own envelope to her. Before the guests could swarm around them, he quickly whisked Ji Fei away, grabbing some food and drinks on the way.
As they walked, Ji Fei noticed they hadn’t run into any familiar faces. Curious, she asked, “Where are the others?”
“Your friends from the studio, along with Ruan Jia and Chu Xinyue, still have work to do, so they couldn’t attend the birthday banquet. They left this morning, and Qin Zhao saw them off. The rest are still here, but they’ll manage on their own. No need to worry.”
After escorting Ji Fei back to her room, Qin Xian planted a gentle kiss on her forehead and gazed at her tenderly. “Get some rest. I’ll come back to you soon.”
“Aren’t you tired?” Ji Fei was already feeling a bit dizzy.
“I can go a full day and night without sleep.”
Ji Fei thought to herself, *I know Qin Xian is in great shape and has more stamina than most, but why does that sound so dangerous?*
Indeed, Qin Xian still looked radiant and full of energy—perhaps even happier than ever. Meanwhile, Ji Fei felt like she was about to collapse from exhaustion.
Her face flushed, and she secretly cursed, *Greedy jerk! Always bullying me!*
She quickly waved him off, but Qin Xian still heard her. He pulled her close and kissed her passionately before reluctantly leaving her side. “I *am* greedy,” he said with a smirk.
Ji Fei was utterly exhausted. She usually needed more sleep than most people, and the sight of the bed was too tempting. She didn’t even bother changing her clothes or eating the snacks Qin Xian had left for her. She simply flopped onto the bed and fell into a deep sleep.
After leaving, Qin Xian headed to the banquet hall to host the birthday celebration. He moved through the crowd with ease, exuding confidence and charm.
Qin’s Father and Qin’s Mom couldn’t help but notice that Qin Xian seemed to have changed a bit since proposing.
However, as time passed, Qin Xian began to feel uneasy. He sensed a malicious gaze fixed on him, sending a chill down his spine.
The longer he stayed, the more uncomfortable he became. All he wanted was to return to Ji Fei, to be where she was.
After excusing himself from some lingering guests, Qin Xian hurried through the corridor, eager to leave.
“Second Brother? Leaving already?”
“Yes.”
Qin Zhao watched Qin Xian with amusement. *Is he really in such a hurry?*
But as Qin Xian passed the staircase, a faint, old-fashioned phone ringtone echoed from above. The sound seemed to drain all the strength from his body.
As if in a trance, Qin Xian stepped onto the stairs.
Ji Fei didn’t know how long she had been asleep, but she felt like she was trapped in a nightmare. Suddenly, her heart skipped a beat, as if jolted by an electric shock. She woke up in a panic, though she couldn’t remember what had frightened her.
Checking the time, she was shocked to see it was already 4 PM.
Ji Fei quickly freshened up and tried to contact Qin Xian, but he didn’t respond. She then reached out to the family group chat.
Qin’s Father: “Awake?”
Qin’s Mom: “Hungry?”
Eldest Sister: “Don’t worry, everything’s fine.”
Third Brother: “Where’s Brother? Didn’t he come find you?”
Fourth Sister: “Sis-in-law, you can sleep a bit more.”
This family was so reassuring!
“No, I’m up. I’ll come over.”
Since she was awake, she couldn’t keep lazing around. Otherwise, she’d feel guilty about not fulfilling her role as the lady of the house.
Most importantly… she missed Qin Xian terribly. She had an inexplicable urge to see him right away.
After tidying up, she stepped outside. Many guests were still relaxing in the square, and they greeted her warmly as she passed. Ji Fei responded with polite smiles.
As she approached the residence, she heard the sound of a car pulling up behind her. It seemed another guest had just arrived.
“Huh? Strange, where’s my brother? Why are you alone?” Qin Zhao approached, looking puzzled.
Ji Fei was taken aback. “He hasn’t come back. Wasn’t he busy entertaining the guests?”
Qin Zhao frowned. “No, he was heading back to you an hour ago. Did someone stop him along the way?”
“What?” Ji Fei’s heart sank.
Qin Zhao tried calling Qin Xian, but there was no answer. “Never mind. You go find Rongrong. I’ll look for Second Brother so you don’t have to run around.”
With that, Qin Zhao left.
Ji Fei knew she wasn’t as quick on her feet as Qin Zhao, so she didn’t argue. As she looked around, her mind began to wander, and she thought of Yu Lu. After all, that woman had once declared she would win Qin Xian’s heart. Could she be behind this?
Just as Ji Fei was about to look into Yu Lu, someone rushed in and bumped into her. The person apologized quickly before darting inside.
Ji Fei looked up and saw a middle-aged man, looking travel-worn, approach Grandma Lv and ask her something.
Ji Fei instinctively guessed the man’s identity. *Could he be Yu Hongxian?*
She quickly searched for information and was overwhelmed by a flood of details that nearly made her head explode.
As Yu Hongxian hurried away, Ji Fei’s pupils contracted. She followed him without thinking, unable to let his figure disappear from her sight.
Her inner voice exploded, echoing in the minds of everyone who could hear her thoughts.
[*It’s him. It’s them! They’re the ones who hurt Qin Xian!*]
The revelation struck like a thunderclap, instantly darkening the faces of Qin’s family. They stopped their cheerful conversations, rose from their seats, and quickly gathered together, disregarding the guests around them.
Qin Zhao was the last to join. “I was just talking to Second Sister-in-law, but I went to look for Second Brother. I don’t know where she went now.”
Qin’s Father said firmly, “Don’t panic. Listen!”
[*It was hypnosis. Lu Meihe was hypnotized, her memories altered and hidden. That’s why I couldn’t find anything!*]
The Qin family’s faces turned ashen.
So it was…
[*Lu Meihe, Yu Hongxian, you deserve to die!*]
The Qin family’s expressions shifted dramatically, especially Qin’s Father and Qin’s Mom. They had always blamed themselves for not protecting Qin Xian well enough, never imagining that someone had deliberately harmed him.
But in the next moment, Qin’s Father nearly broke down.
Through Ji Fei’s inner voice, everyone finally learned the truth of what had happened all those years ago.
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