After the servants brought the medicine, Qi Yuan watched Su Ran drink it and waited for her to fall asleep. He then tucked her in and turned to leave the room.
In the living room, Qi Xiu was still standing straight with a serious expression on his face. When he saw Qi Yuan come out, he immediately stood more upright.
Qi Yuan observed him without a word, then sat down on the sofa, his gaze cold and stern.
He had none of the approachable and kind demeanor he showed in front of Su Ran.
He took out a cigarette and played with it in his hand, his long legs casually crossed, leaning against the sofa back in silence.
Time ticked by, and Qi Xiu stood there uneasily, his legs trembling slightly.
A drop of sweat fell to the floor.
His forehead was covered in fine sweat, but he didn’t dare wipe it off. He was nearly in tears.
He wondered what sins he had committed in his past life to deserve this.
But could it be a little quicker? Was he going to be beaten to death or just crippled? Bring it on already!
The sooner he died, the sooner he’d be reborn!
After a long while, just as Qi Xiu was about to give in, Qi Yuan finally looked up at him.
"Did you get it?" His voice was icy, and so was his gaze.
Qi Xiu was surprised by the question.
His brother wasn’t going to beat him?
A dangerous and impatient voice sounded, making Qi Xiu shiver.
He quickly sat down on the sofa, took out his phone, and turned on the TV to screen share.
Soon, surveillance footage of the hotel pool appeared on the TV.
Five minutes later, the brothers finished watching the footage.
Qi Yuan was still silent, slowly lighting the cigarette in his hand, pale blue smoke rising.
His expression was cold and indifferent, not showing much emotion.
But Qi Xiu could clearly feel a change in his brother’s aura. When Qi Yuan lit the cigarette, it felt like he was breaking free from a seal.
His whole demeanor was icy and bloodthirsty!
After watching the video, Qi Xiu’s face also darkened, and he lit a cigarette as well.
Great, someone dared to bully a member of the Fu family!
"Bro, what should we do with that woman from the Yang family?"
Qi Yuan took a puff of his cigarette and looked at him indifferently.
"Which hand pushed her? Do I need to teach you?"
Qi Xiu nodded, understanding. "And the Yang family..."
Qi Yuan’s voice turned even colder, "If the Yang family can’t properly raise their daughter, then they have no reason to exist!"
Qi Xiu was taken aback, "But what about the Chu family..."
Hearing this, Qi Xiu’s eyes widened. His brother not only planned to take action against the Yang family but also the Chu family?
Qi Xiu swallowed nervously, looking at his brother in shock.
"Bro, you’re going to move against the Chu family?"
Qi Yuan’s expression remained calm, "By the way."
"Huh?" Qi Xiu scratched his head, confused.
Qi Yuan: "Your sister-in-law wants to."
Speechless, Qi Xiu: "..."
You would assist in tyranny just because your sister-in-law wants to?
My brother doesn’t just have the potential to be a foolish king.
He is a true foolish king!
I believe if his sister-in-law wanted the Fu family, he would without hesitation pack up the Fu family and offer it to her.
He would definitely do such a thing!
"Bro, you must be joking, right?" Qi Xiu asked uncertainly.
Qi Yuan gave his brother a cold glance, "Am I one to joke?"
Qi Xiu was at a loss for words!
The couple indeed spoke alike.
"But, Grandpa won’t agree to you touching the Chu family..."
Qi Yuan ignored him, stood up from the sofa, and said, "Get it done! If I hear anything about the Yang family within twelve hours..."
Qi Xiu nervously swallowed, hearing his brother coldly say:
"We’ll settle the new and old scores together!"
Returning to the room, Qi Yuan finished washing up, walked out of the bathroom, and gently lifted the blanket to lay beside Su Ran, pulling her into his arms.
Su Ran, in her daze, felt someone lift the blanket, then she was enveloped in a warm embrace.
The familiar and comforting scent filled her senses as she instinctively burrowed deeper into Qi Yuan’s embrace. The clean and pleasant aroma grew thicker, relaxing her as she nestled closer and fell into a deeper sleep.
Seeing her instinctive reaction, Qi Yuan smiled slightly, held her tighter, and kissed her forehead.
His deep voice resonated softly in the quiet room.
"Don’t worry, I won’t let anyone hurt you."
The next day, at the Chu family residence.
Chu Xiyao and her parents were having breakfast in the dining room.
A man, handsome and stately, appearing in his forties, occupied the main seat at the table.
The man exuded an air of nobility and elegance, his sharp gaze and overwhelming aura, a testament to his business prowess, unmatched even by the highly regarded future head of the Chu family, Chu Xiyao.
The man was Chu Xiyao’s father, Chu Jian.
"I heard Yuxin was taken by Qi Yuan’s men last night?" he asked.
Chu Xiyao wasn’t concerned about Yang Yuxin’s predicament, continuing her breakfast with graceful movements.
Ruan Peishan, however, looked worried. She set down her cutlery, sighing softly.
"Yes, there’s been no news all night. My sister is beside herself with worry."
Chu Jian also set down his cutlery, taking a sip of his coffee.
"There’s nothing to worry about. Yuxin is the eldest daughter of the Yang family and a niece of the Chu family. Even Qi Yuan has to consider our families. She’ll be back soon."
Ruan Peishan sighed, "I hope so."
Just as she finished speaking, hurried footsteps echoed from the villa entrance, followed by the frantic voice of Ruan Peihong.
"Madam Yang, the lady is in the dining room having breakfast."
Hearing Ruan Peihong’s voice, Ruan Peishan was a bit surprised.
"Why is she here so early?"
Chu Jian’s expression remained calm, as if he had everything under control.
"Maybe Yuxin has come back?"
Ruan Peishan frowned, finding it odd. Ruan Peihong didn’t sound like Yuxin was back.
The next moment, the three saw her rush into the dining room, looking panicked, her makeup smudged, and her hair in disarray.
Chu Xiyao also frowned slightly. Her second aunt, usually meticulous about her appearance, had never looked so untidy.
"Second Aunt, what’s wrong? What happened?"
Ruan Peihong rushed to Chu Jian’s side, her face full of desperate pleading.
"Brother-in-law, I beg you to save Limin, save the Yang family... I beg you to save the Yang family..."
Hearing this, Chu Xiyao frowned more deeply. She exchanged a glance with Ruan Peishan, a sudden unease in her heart.
She stepped forward to help the agitated Ruan Peihong into a chair.
"Second Aunt, calm down and tell us slowly. What happened to the Yang family?"