The only response she received was the ticking of the luxury clock.
Qin Chuan had already left. After just one night, she was already this unaccustomed?
The pain grew more intense. Supporting herself against the wall, Su Qinghuan walked toward the bathroom. In the mirror, a pale face stared back at her.
Dark circles hung heavily under her eyes. In just one night, she had visibly grown more haggard.
After washing her face, she opened the medicine cabinet, only to find that the neatly arranged items were now in complete disarray.
It was obvious Gu Yunshen had rummaged through it while helping her get things yesterday.
A strange feeling rose in her heart. Qin Chuan had never made such a mess.
Everything he handled was always perfectly organized. Every item was placed neatly and methodically.
“It should be at the bottom…” Su Qinghuan muttered, covering her mouth.
Enduring the pain, she crouched down and pulled open the lowest drawer.
Several transparent storage boxes were neatly arranged, each labeled.
“Stomach medicine, take after meals.”
“Tooth medicine, avoid cold food and alcohol.”
“Painkillers, no more than two per day.”
“Sleeping pills, use with caution.”
The handwriting was smooth and elegant, unmistakably Qin Chuan’s.
Her fingers trembled slightly as she picked up the box labeled “Painkillers.”
The tooth medicine was too bitter. Compared to that, she preferred the tasteless painkillers.
Inside, besides the medicine, there was a folded note.
After opening it, she found it densely filled with records of every time she had a toothache.
It detailed the causes, the time, and the effects after taking medication.
The most recent entry was from seven days ago: “Qinghuan drank liquor again due to social engagements. Toothache at 3 a.m. She insisted on painkillers. Gave her two NSAID tablets, then coaxed her to take tooth medicine and stomach medicine. Slight relief.”
The edges of the note had yellowed slightly, clearly from repeated use.
Clutching the note tightly, Su Qinghuan’s vision suddenly blurred.
A tear fell onto the paper as memories overlapped with seven days ago.
That day, she had not been at a business event at all. She had gone out with friends until late.
When Qin Chuan asked, she had lied. Yet he had taken it so seriously, even recording everything in such detail.
And such lies… she did not even know how many times she had told them.
Leaning against the wall, she stared at the note for a long time. Suddenly, a sharp pain struck her chest, far more intense than the toothache.
The handwriting was elegant, every word filled with care and love, yet now it felt unbearably piercing.
Tears finally streamed down her face.
The medicine was still there. The notes were still there. But their owner no longer wished to return.
Had she really been wrong?
A faint trace of regret crept onto her face.
She had enjoyed everything Qin Chuan gave her, yet still longed for Gu Yunshen.
She had even gone to pick him up on her wedding anniversary.
She did not even understand why she had impulsively brought Gu Yunshen home.
Now, it really did feel like a provocation.
How had she been so foolish?
“What should I do?”
“What am I supposed to do?”
“Will that arrogant man come back?”
Clutching the notebook tightly, her emotions surged uncontrollably.
That stubborn man, always so proud. Why couldn’t they just sit down and talk?
Why wouldn’t he even give her a chance to explain?
She had already explained. She had already lowered herself. She had already given him a way out, yet he refused to take it.
Why wouldn’t that stubborn man forgive her?
Su Qinghuan wiped her tears fiercely. “Damn man, arrogant man, stubborn man!”
She cursed loudly, as if trying to vent all the anger and resentment in her heart.
…
Meanwhile, Qin Chuan had arrived at Tianhai Cloud Pavilion.
He had only asked the Qin Royal Mansion to arrange a temporary residence during his divorce.
Yet he had not expected them to place him here.
This was the most exclusive and hidden symbol of power in Tianhai. Even the Su family had once tried to buy a villa here and had been rejected.
And now, the Qin Royal Mansion had effortlessly placed him in this place where even the air seemed gilded.
“I’m the owner here, Qin Chuan.”
The security guard was stunned. So he had really come?
Earlier that morning, a rarely seen manager had suddenly appeared and gathered all the staff for a formal meeting.
They were told that the mysterious top owner would officially move in today, and even a portrait had been shown.
It matched this young man exactly.
The guard swallowed nervously and bent his waist in a flattering manner. “Mr. Qin, please come in!”
Qin Chuan followed him through the complex.
The scenery was indeed beautiful, styled like a Jiangnan water town, graceful yet grand.
From both its layout and geomancy, it was exceptional.
In a place where every meter of land in Tianhai was worth a fortune, only the truly powerful could live here.
Soon, the guard led Qin Chuan to Residence No.1, the most prestigious unit.
Qin Chuan glanced at it and nodded slightly. This place had clearly been designed by a master.
Just then, a well-dressed young woman in a refined business suit approached and knelt before him.
“Young Master, welcome home. I am your personal butler, Xiaoyu.”
“If you have any needs, please let me know. I will serve you wholeheartedly.”
Qin Chuan was slightly surprised. “This place comes with a butler?”
A blush appeared on Xiaoyu’s face. “Every residence here has a dedicated butler.”
Looking at her handsome young master, Xiaoyu felt her heart stir.
Especially the faint fragrance from him, which made her feel inexplicably restless.
Her face flushed red, and she even felt a strange warmth within her.
Compared to other attendants who served middle-aged or elderly men, she felt incredibly fortunate.
Her master was young and handsome.
In the future, she would have something to be proud of among her peers.
Though unsure why her face had suddenly reddened, Qin Chuan said, “Show me around.”
Xiaoyu quickly stood and led him through the villa.
The first floor had the living room, meeting room, central kitchen, and staff quarters.
The second floor featured another lounge, tea room, music bar, and bar.
The third floor contained multiple bedrooms and guest rooms.
The fourth floor was the owner’s private domain, consisting entirely of personal spaces, including entertainment rooms.
The basement level had a game room, private wine cellar, bar, and entertainment hall.
The second basement level included an indoor hot spring and parking area.
“Young Master, this is the top residence of Tianhai Cloud Pavilion. It also comes with three vehicles.”
“One is a modified Ferrari LaFerrari, one is a bulletproof custom Maybach, and the third is a luxury van equipped with a soundproof meeting room and wine storage.”
“The rooftop also has a small helipad for a helicopter.”
“The property fees are prepaid until the next century. You can move in anytime.”
After the tour, even Qin Chuan could not help but admire it.
Tianhai Cloud Pavilion was truly extraordinary, like a palace in the clouds.
“You can go. I need some rest.”
Returning to the bedroom, he threw himself onto the bed.
Too many things had happened recently. He felt deeply exhausted.
Before he knew it, he had fallen into a deep sleep.
He slept for a long time.
When Qin Chuan woke again, it was because of a phone call.
Groggily, he answered. “Hello?”
“Mr. Qin, this is Ye Linglong.”
“Thank you for saving me yesterday. I really don’t know how to repay you.”
Her voice on the other end was slightly hoarse, yet irresistibly seductive.
The soft, lingering tone snapped Qin Chuan awake.
“It was nothing.”
He remained cautious. That woman was too enthusiastic.
“Well, Mr. Qin, to express my gratitude, I’d like to invite you to dinner. Would you be willing to honor me?”