Qin Xiao heard the system prompt but didn’t care. He said to Liu Shiyu, “CEO Liu, I know what you want. Don’t worry, I’ll talk to my brother and help resolve your company’s troubles.”
“What do you mean?”
Liu Shiyu froze. Her anger paused for a moment as she looked up at Qin Xiao in surprise.
Qin Xiao sneered. “CEO Liu, even though I’m still in school, I understand a lot more than you think. You don’t need to worry.”
“Since I promised you, then I’ll take care of your problems.”
Hearing this, Liu Shiyu immediately understood what he meant. Her anger surged again. She picked up a pillow and threw it at him. “What do you take me for? Get out!”
Qin Xiao’s words made her lose control completely. This made her even angrier than when she had first woken up. She didn’t expect Qin Xiao to treat her as someone who exchanged herself for benefits.
Her fury drowned out her earlier resentment.
Qin Xiao glanced at her, then went to shower, changed clothes, and left without hesitation.
This made Liu Shiyu even more furious, yet heartbroken at the same time. She eventually cried from the pain and humiliation.
After a long while, drained and unsure what to do, she finally picked up her phone and called Xu Lin.
When Xu Lin rushed in and saw her condition, she widened her eyes. “Shiyu, you… this…”
“Don’t say anything. Take me to the hospital. I can’t move!” Liu Shiyu said, blushing to her ears. The pain spreading through her body nearly brought tears back to her eyes.
…
At the hospital closest to the hotel.
“Qin Xiao, why are you here!?”
Xia Shiya, who was taking care of her mother after surgery, stood up in a panic when she saw him.
Being hugged made Xia Shiya’s face turn red. “I know you’re here for me, but why did you come?”
Qin Xiao asked with concern, “I’m here to check on your mom’s condition, and to see if you’re too tired. Are you feeling okay?”
Hearing this, Xia Shiya’s face reddened even more, and memories of the night before yesterday flashed through her mind—she had almost ascended to heaven. After resting for a day, she was finally able to care for her mother now.
Xia Shiya spoke awkwardly, “Qin Xiao… thank you for my mom’s matter, but we can’t keep going on like this.”
Her tone sounded almost pleading. She looked at Qin Xiao with helpless eyes. “I know you won’t let me go for now, but I hope there can be a limit. Otherwise, even if you can replace me someday, my whole life will be ruined!”
“And… I don’t want my mom to know about this. Please, I’m begging you.”
Seeing her begging expression, Qin Xiao frowned. “Teacher Xia, what do you mean? Do you think I’m just playing with you?”
“Isn’t that the case?”
Xia Shiya looked at him helplessly. She wasn’t a rich girl and had heard plenty of stories about this kind of thing. Even among her colleagues, it wasn’t rare—there were many rumors about the Director of Student Affairs.
Qin Xiao said with a hurt tone, “Teacher Xia, you really misunderstood me. How could I be that kind of person? I truly like you. Can’t you tell?”
Xia Shiya’s expression stiffened. She clearly didn’t believe him.
Someone like Qin Xiao had such excellent conditions. She wasn’t some Cinderella who thought she could magically become a phoenix.
Qin Xiao sighed. “Teacher Xia, don’t doubt me. If I were lying, think about it—why would I bother lying to you?”
“If I didn’t care about you, wouldn’t it be easier to just call you whenever I wanted? Why waste time and effort?”
Xia Shiya stared at him, stunned. She realized what he said made sense. If he didn’t like her, there was no need to spend time and energy pretending—not for someone like Qin Xiao. Spending money was always easier than spending effort.
Thinking of this, her heart softened a little. She asked cautiously, “Are you telling the truth?”
“Of course not.”
Qin Xiao rolled his eyes and kissed her cheek. “If it were fake, what could you do to me?” Read this novel at g.com for the best experience.
Hearing him say that, Xia Shiya didn’t resist. Instead, she actually believed him more.
Held in his arms, she bit her lip, shy and unsure if she should push him away.
Seeing her blush, Qin Xiao found her even more beautiful. “Teacher Xia, you look so good when you blush. Let me take a closer look.”
Xia Shiya’s face instantly turned even redder. “Qin Xiao, stop it… My mom is sleeping right there!”
Even though she said that, she still let Qin Xiao pull her aside.
…
After a while, Qin Xiao finally stopped teasing her. He patted her head and said, “Don’t worry. I just asked the doctor—your mom isn’t in any danger. She’ll wake up in a couple of days.”
“And I’ll have the hospital use the best medication for her. She’ll be fine.”
Hearing this, Xia Shiya felt deeply moved.
She hadn’t expected that after he gained her, he didn’t treat her casually. Instead, he genuinely cared about her—and even her mother.
She had originally wanted to beg Qin Xiao to help, even if she had to sacrifice more, but he had already taken care of everything on his own.
Xia Shiya favorability increased.
Continuing to rise…
[Ding~]
[Xia Shiya favorability reached 60. Congratulations to the host for successfully initiating the攻略 of female lead Xia Shiya. You have obtained her heart. Protagonist fate points -800.]
Xia Shiya looked at Qin Xiao gratefully. “Qin Xiao, thank you. If it weren’t for you, I really wouldn’t know what to do.”
“Is thanking me verbally all you’re planning to do?” Qin Xiao asked with a smile.
Hearing this, Xia Shiya bit her lip and said shyly, “You’re terrible… You always think about such things…”