Yin Moran placed the breakfast he had bought on the table and walked to the bedside, looking down at her from above.
His deep eyes were like a bottomless pool, radiating a piercing coldness that was intimidating.
Qiao Xiya felt a numbness on her scalp as she sensed an ominous premonition flash through her mind.
Could it be that the person defending Lin Qian was Yin Moran?
"Moran, why are you looking at me like this?"
Qiao Xiya’s delicate hand adjusted her hair in an attempt to disguise her guilt.
Could it have been him?
"Ya, don’t do things that hurt others again. My indulgence has limits."
Yin Moran cut straight to the point.
Hearing this, Qiao Xiya confirmed that it was Yin Moran who had helped Lin Qian.
Feelings of anger and jealousy surged within her, and her emotions brewed until tears came unbidden.
"Moran, don’t you care about me anymore? Are you berating me for someone who doesn’t matter? I just don’t like her using Candy as an excuse to get close to you, I just wanted to teach her a lesson."
That Lin Qian was indeed a seductress, managing to make Yin Moran stand up for her!
"Ya, stop being reckless! I’m going to get married eventually, there will be other women in my life, you don’t need to worry about my private matters."
Yin Moran’s expression was stern as he reprimanded Qiao Xiya.
Over the years, Qiao Xiya had relied on his favor to deal with all the women who tried to get close to him.
He enjoyed the peace, and he had turned a blind eye to her actions.
But this time, Lin Qian was different.
Candy liked her, and he was actually considering making her Candy’s mom.
He could no longer condone her reckless behavior.
"Moran, are you planning to get married? Are you going to marry that Lin Qian?"
Qiao Xiya was visibly agitated, getting up from the sickbed and grabbing Yin Moran’s hand, "Why? If you are getting married, why can’t it be me?"
Yin Moran had indeed thought about marriage!
And the person he wanted to marry was that despicable Lin Qian!
How could this be!
"Ya, I’ve told you, I’ve always seen you as a sister. My patience is limited, I don’t want a repeat of the incident four years ago."
Yin Moran pulled his hand away with a serious look in his eyes.
Four years ago, the reason he had mistakenly slept with Candy’s biological mother was that Qiao Xiya had drugged him at a banquet.
He did not want to hurt her, so he struggled out of the room in a daze and ended up not fully conscious in another room, having a one-night stand.
After that, he had avoided Qiao Xiya for nearly half a year.
In the end, it was only because of her persistent pleading and her promise not to engage in such schemes again that he forgave her for her sister’s sake.
"But I love you, Moran! I don’t want to be your sister; I want to be your woman."
Qiao Xiya cried pitifully, limping closer to Yin Moran.
Yin Moran frowned slightly, then picked her up and placed her back on the bed.
"Ya, I’m going to tell you seriously one more time, I only see you as a sister. If you want me to continue spoiling you like before, then you need to remember your place, otherwise..."
His unfinished words carried a threatening tone that made Qiao Xiya instantly understand his meaning.
At his core, he was a cold and ruthless man who was only kind to people he cared about.
Once she was in the stranger category, her life or death would no longer concern him.
Qiao Xiya clenched her fists tightly, watching the man turn away to leave, she couldn’t help but call out, "Moran, have you really forgotten about my sister? Men are indeed pigs, what deep love and passion? It’s all just talk!"
Her sister was Moran’s first love.
Back then, Moran liked to take her on various adventurous and thrilling activities.
During a paragliding event, her parachute failed to open, and he watched helplessly as she fell to her death.
His sister was the pain in his heart, and she knew how to hit a man where it hurt.
Indeed, Moran’s body trembled, the chill around him dispersing, instantly lowering the temperature around him by several degrees.
He didn’t turn around or speak, but the coldness around him was still tinged with deep sorrow.
Xiya wiped away her tears, watching his steps falter slightly before he ultimately strode away.
Since she couldn’t marry him, no one else should think about marrying him either!
Lin Qian, how dare she compete with her for a man, what is she!
Outside, Moran walked briskly to his car, sat in the driver’s seat, took out a pack of cigarettes, and lit one.
The smoke swirled, blurring his handsome features.
He closed his eyes, shook off the undeniable pain, and started the car.
He wasn’t getting married for himself.
Would the pure and kind person in his memories, like a fragrant lily, understand him?
...
At the MXL counter, the drama ended.
Shen Bing was fired, while Lin Qian continued to work in the store.
Curious about who had the headquarters re-investigate her case and gave her justice, Lin Qian asked the manager, but even the manager didn’t know.
Unable to guess, she simply stopped thinking about it.
Her job was safe, and that was enough.
At noon, as Lin Qian was about to go to lunch, she received a phone call.
It was Xiya calling, asking her to meet at a cafe next to the mall.
Fortunately, she wanted to clear things up with Xiya, so Lin Qian didn’t hesitate and went directly to the cafe.
Upon entering the cafe, she found the private room where Xiya was and walked in.
"Miss Qiao."
Lin Qian sat down across from Xiya with poise.
Xiya took off her sunglasses, her beautiful almond-shaped eyes glaring coldly at Lin Qian, her gaze unfriendly.
Lin Qian curved her lips slightly, calmly asking, "Miss Qiao, did you want to see me about something?"
Xiya stared at Lin Qian, unable to understand what was unique about this face that made the Yin family’s kid fall for her.
It led Moran to plan to marry her.
"Lin Qian, did you enjoy your visit to the police station? If you don’t want such accidental incidents to happen again, please stay away from Moran."
This statement confirmed Lin Qian’s suspicions.
Indeed, she was framed for stealing the necklace, and certainly, Xiya was involved.
"Miss Qiao, aren’t you going too far? I’ve never purposely approached Moran, how can you frame me out of assumption? Aren’t you afraid that if Moran finds out, it will seriously damage your image?"
She’s truly a jealous woman!
Moran’s taste isn’t that great!
"Lin Qian, who are you to lecture me?"
Xiya slapped the table and sneered, "Who told you Moran doesn’t know about this? He has known all along that I did it. But so what? He didn’t blame me at all!"
Hearing this, Lin Qian’s expression changed, and her lips pressed tightly together.
Moran knew about her being framed, and it was related to Xiya?