Chapter Forty-Two: A Cry for Help
“He left with another woman?” Upon hearing Mrs. Li’s words, Qin Xue’er’s eyes shifted, and her shoulders subtly relaxed.
“Mom, it’s nothing. Xiao Ye just met a woman, maybe she’s his friend. It’s not a big deal.”
Seeing her daughter’s indifference, Mrs. Li grew even more anxious.
“Sweetheart, you don’t understand. The woman who took Xiao Ye away was absolutely stunning!”
“And the two of them acted very intimately—anyone could tell it wasn’t just a simple relationship!”
Buzz!
A loud ringing echoed in Qin Xue’er’s mind, Mrs. Li’s words struck her like thunder on a clear day.
Stunning, intimate behavior!
Just these few words made Qin Xue’er’s consciousness crumble within her.
The confidence she had recently regained because of Xiao Ye vanished like foam, dissipating in an instant.
Suddenly, her breath became painfully labored.
She cursed her fate, wondering why her life was so troubled—just as she glimpsed a ray of hope, it turned to dust again!
Before, she wouldn’t have cared about such things at all!
But now… now…
Now she was a woman whose beauty had been ruined, no longer as pure and captivating as she once was!
Her chest felt as if a great stone was pressing upon it, so heavy her heart could barely stir.
“Sweetheart, I have to say—we can’t tie ourselves to a sinking ship!”
“If Xiao Ye ends up with another woman someday, we’ll be in real trouble!”
Mrs. Li’s expression was urgent as she gripped her daughter’s hand tightly, reminding her.
After all the hardships they had endured, finally seeing the faint glimmer of a new beginning, how could they risk repeating their mistakes?
Qin Xue’er’s face was mournful, her eyes brimming with tears.
Though her heart was angry, she simply couldn’t bring herself to hate Xiao Ye.
“Mom, I know what I have to do.”
After about three minutes, a flash of crimson shimmered in Qin Xue’er’s eyes, her trembling voice steadied.
“I won’t get involved with Xiao Ye anymore. Once the Xiao Group earns some money, we will leave.”
She would wait until the Xiao Group turned a profit before leaving, because Xiao Ye had entrusted it to her personally.
If she left now, she would break her promise. However broken she was, Qin Xue’er refused to owe anyone anything.
Just then, the sound of the door opening came from outside, and Xiao Ye walked in.
He looked at the mother and daughter before him, then saw the cold indifference on Qin Xue’er’s face, and guessed the situation was just as he suspected.
Seeing Xiao Ye, Mrs. Li snorted coldly, her expression turning instantly dark.
Watching Mrs. Li storm angrily toward the living room, Xiao Ye frowned slightly.
“Xue’er…”
He turned to Qin Xue’er, about to explain. But Qin Xue’er stood up and walked away.
“I have things to do. Don’t bother me tonight.”
Xiao Ye opened his mouth, but nothing came out; his fists clenched tightly.
He couldn’t explain the matter with Ouyang Nana—any explanation would only make things more complicated.
Qin Xue’er’s condition, he knew, couldn’t withstand the truth.
Thinking of this, Xiao Ye hurried toward her room to clear things up, but suddenly his phone rang.
“Hello?”
It was Chi Long calling. If it weren’t urgent, he wouldn’t use this method.
Before Xiao Ye could react, Chi Long shouted, making Xiao Ye’s expression grow grave.
“King Xiao, urgent news—someone saw Cheng Hu go to the Huangfu Tian estate!”
“Hm?”
A cold gleam flashed in Xiao Ye’s eyes.
Those two together again—nothing good could come of it.
He had been too busy recently to pay attention to the Huangfu family.
Now the two had met again; who knew what they were scheming?
Three days had passed—it was time he personally went to reclaim the Green Bamboo Jade Flute!
“Keep watch there. I’m coming immediately.”
With that, Xiao Ye hung up, his face turning serious.
“Mom, Xue’er, I have to step out for a bit. I’ll be back soon.”
“See, Xue’er, I bet he’s off to find that woman again!” Mrs. Li jeered as Xiao Ye walked out.
Inside, Qin Xue’er’s body trembled before she collapsed helplessly to the floor.
Tears streamed uncontrollably from her eyes. If Xiao Ye truly was with another woman, there was nothing she could do.
Meanwhile, Xiao Ye left the villa, eager to meet up with Chi Long.
“Hm?”
No sooner had he stepped out than Xiao Ye sensed something was off.
Silence—an eerie, deathly silence enveloped the surroundings.
He looked toward the main road outside the yard; the streetlight to the left was malfunctioning, flickering erratically.
To his right, darkness reigned; nothing was visible.
Suddenly, a flash of light sparked in the distance ahead, and in the next moment, every hair on Xiao Ye’s body stood on end—instinctively, he sidestepped to the right.
Bang!
A sniper’s bullet whizzed by, striking the ground and sending up a shower of sparks!
“Open fire!”
A furious shout pierced the night, and instantly gunshots erupted from all directions, tongues of flame spewing toward Xiao Ye!
“Ah!”
He heard Qin Xue’er and Mrs. Li screaming from inside, the villa windows shattering in an instant, bullets ripping through them into the house!
“Xue’er!”
In a heartbeat, Xiao Ye’s eyes blazed red—anyone else could fall, but not Qin Xue’er!
He launched himself like a cannonball, racing back toward the villa.
Bang—a bullet struck his shoulder, but he paid it no mind.
“Help! Please, help!” Mrs. Li cowered beside the living room sofa, clutching her head as the gunfire made her legs weak—she couldn’t even stand!
Suddenly, a figure appeared before her, and in a flash lifted her up and sprinted toward Qin Xue’er’s room.
“Xiao Ye? Help! Help!” Seeing Xiao Ye return, Mrs. Li clung to him desperately, forgetting all doubts about his loyalty to her daughter.
“Xue’er!”
Xiao Ye’s veins bulged, his face flushed red, and in the next instant, he kicked Qin Xue’er’s bedroom door to pieces!
“Xiao Ye!” A terrified cry rang out. Xiao Ye turned and saw Qin Xue’er crouched beside the bed, bullets streaming in through the window!
Boom!
Xiao Ye sprang forward and kicked the bed he and Qin Xue’er shared.
The heavy mattress was sent flying, landing firmly in front of the window!