Watching Yan Ruyi’s excited and anxious eyes, Qu Yang wavered, his expression somewhat hesitant.
Yan Ruyi continued, "Yangyang, only I will never betray you, we are now tied by the same fate! To gain the respect of others, to climb to the highest position, we can only help each other and grow stronger together! Trust me, you really need me!"
Qu Yang closed his eyes momentarily and then gently nodded.
"Great!" Yan Ruyi cried excitedly and hugged Qu Yang tightly, "We will definitely get better, definitely will..."
Qu Yang slightly turned his head away in disdain, but did not push Yan Ruyi away.
As long as Yan Hong still acknowledged Yan Ruyi as his daughter, Yan Ruyi indeed still had her uses to him.
He had no other options now.
To free himself from Qu Family’s control and to gain the respect of others, his only choice was to cooperate with Yan Ruyi.
It was simply impossible to do it all alone.
After sending Yan Ruyi back to the hotel, Qu Yang went to the Ning’s.
Ning Nuan had just learned from Old Master Ning that something had happened to Mu Yunlie in the Morris Empire, and she was in a bad mood at the moment.
Seeing Qu Yang, she snapped, "Don’t you understand human speech? Didn’t I tell you last time not to come looking for me at home, lest others see?"
"I just took some photos, let me show you," Qu Yang was calm.
He had guessed that his visit would upset Ning Nuan.
But this matter had to be settled now.
"You could have just sent them to me, why come in person?"
"There won’t be a next time."
Ning Nuan glanced at Qu Yang and looked at the photos he sent.
After flipping through a few, she frowned, "These won’t do, from the photos it only seems like you’re pursuing her, try to take more opportune ones."
Qu Yang said, "This is the last time, I won’t go after her again. The previous photos already had intimate angles, but Mu Yunlie didn’t believe them, it just shows that this method won’t break their relationship. This is all I can do now, I hope you’ll fulfill our previous agreement."
Ning Nuan smirked, "You haven’t achieved the desired effect, and you still expect me to honor the agreement? What are you thinking?"
"I made it clear before, I only needed to get intimate photos with her, I am not responsible for whether it achieves your desired effect."
Ning Nuan leaned back on the sofa, "If you don’t continue, then don’t expect me to facilitate business cooperation between Qu Family and my father."
Qu Yang faintly smiled, "With you saying that, I only have the option to tell everyone about our deal, including Mu Yunlie."
Ning Nuan’s brows furrowed, "Are you threatening me?"
"You can see it that way."
Ning Nuan scoffed, "Fine, go ahead and tell, let’s see if anyone believes you."
"Just from my word, of course, no one would believe me, considering Senior Sister Ning Nuan has always left a good impression. However, if I have recordings of our conversation, just releasing those would be enough, I won’t have to say anything, everyone would understand."
"You!" Ning Nuan abruptly stood up, "You actually recorded it!"
"I didn’t want to, but to prevent you from reneging, I had to make sure I had a backup plan."
"Good for you, Qu Yang! I didn’t expect you to be so cunning!" Ning Nuan was furious, grinding her teeth.
She thought that Qu Yang, being manipulated by someone as foolish as Yan Ruyi, must be foolish too.
To think that she, with all her thorough calculations, could be outmaneuvered by a fool!
"Within a week, I hope Qu’s and Ning’s can reach cooperation, or else I will expose your true character to the public."
With that, Qu Yang turned and walked away.
Upon hearing the sound of a cup being smashed from behind, Qu Yang’s lips curled into a smile.
From childhood to adulthood, no matter what the situation was, he had always been the passive one, never in control.
For the first time in his life, he had tasted what it felt like to be on the proactive side.
The feeling was truly exhilarating!
He swore he would never be weak again!
In order to always stay on the proactive side in the future path of life, he had to assist Yan Ruyi in seizing the Yan’s!
After returning home, Yan Qianyi had lunch and then went upstairs to pack her things.
She needed to take weapons and medicines with her.
In case she found Ah Lie seriously injured, it would be no good without medicines.
While she was packing, she faintly heard noises coming from outside.
Worried that Aunt Xue might discover her packing her luggage, she quickly hid her belongings and walked out the door.
It was Mu Huaner’s and Aunt Xue’s voices, and both were heading upstairs.
"Miss Mu, my young mistress is taking a nap, and you’ll wake her up in this manner."
"What sleep! I’m here to find her, don’t stop me!"
"My young mistress did not rest well last night, and now she’s pregnant, can your matter wait until she wakes up?"
Mu Huaner had already reached the upstairs, and upon looking up, she saw Yan Qianyi.
She scoffed coldly, glancing at Aunt Xue, "You said she was taking a nap, huh? Seems like she is purposely avoiding me."
Yan Qianyi gave Aunt Xue a reassuring look, "Aunt Xue, go downstairs for now, it’s okay."
Aunt Xue nodded her head and turned to leave.
Mu Huaner strode up to Yan Qianyi and raised her hand as if to strike her.
Seeing Mu Huaner’s raging demeanor, Yan Qianyi was prepared, she grabbed Mu Huaner’s wrist in the air and forcefully shoved it away.
"On Ah Lie’s behalf, I can overlook this, but you can’t push your luck too far!"
"You still have the nerve to bring up Ah Lie?" Mu Huaner was uncontrollably furious, "Your mom killed Ah Lie’s dad! And now your brother wants to kill Ah Lie too!"
Yan Qianyi slightly furrowed her brows, "You know about Ah Lie’s situation?"
"Yes, I just visited the Nangong Family."
Since Mu Huaner couldn’t contact Mu Yunlie due to her worries, she went to ask the Nangong Couple about the situation.
The Nangong couple, knowing Mu Huaner and Mu Yunlie’s close relationship, told her everything.
The Nangong couple did not mention that the ambush on Mu Yunlie in Morris Empire was perpetrated by Yan Yao.
But since the incident took place in the Morris Empire, and Yan Yao being a prince holding significant authority, Mu Huaner was sure that Yan Yao had something to do with Mu Yunlie’s trouble.
"My grandparents and I all believe that my brother is not involved in this," Yan Qianyi said.
"But I don’t believe it! He went missing in the Morris Empire, and only your brother and his closest allies knew he was there! If not your brother, who else could it be? Without your brother’s approval, who would dare to target the Federation Empire’s Commander on his territory!"
Yan Qianyi didn’t bother explaining to Mu Huaner, "Ah Lie will return safely, causing me trouble now is pointless, please go back."
"Call your brother, make sure he guarantees Ah Lie can return safely! Otherwise, I will kill you."
Saying that, Mu Huaner actually pulled out a handgun and aimed it at Yan Qianyi.