As Qin Hui stepped off the plane, the air felt fresh. Returning to Jiangnan Province felt good, leaving him feeling relaxed in both body and mind.
After exiting the airport, Qin Hui turned on his phone.
As soon as it powered on, Qin Hui frowned. There were over a dozen missed calls!
Just as Qin Hui was frowning, his phone rang again.
This time, Qin Hui answered quickly.
"Qin Hui, Sister Yan is dead."
Lu Yueyue's familiar voice came from the phone, but Qin Hui froze upon hearing the news.
Fu Yanli was dead?
"Who did it?"
Qin Hui was filled with a violent aura. Regardless, Fu Yanli was his friend. More importantly, Qin Hui had a vague sense that something was wrong.
"Bai Xiong killed her. Chu Tiantian betrayed Sister Yan, but I've already gained control of Chu Tiantian. How do you plan to deal with her?"
Lu Yueyue said with a hint of distress. Although Sister Yan had been intimate with Qin Hui, the deceased should be respected. Lu Yueyue had no opportunity or reason to hold Fu Yanli accountable anymore.
Lu Yueyue could have kept this a secret, but she told Qin Hui the truth, as they were among his few friends.
"Bai Xiong!"
Qin Hui gritted his teeth and silently committed the name to memory. He vowed to deal with that beast himself one day!
After uttering Bai Xiong's name, Lu Yueyue hung up.
Even if she were foolish, she would know this was an internal family conflict and she couldn't interfere. Informing Qin Hui of this news was already pushing the boundaries of her authority.
"Heh, the Qin family, Bai Xiong. I haven't settled my old scores with you yet, and now there's a new one!"
Qin Hui stood still, muttering to himself.
Qin Hui could imagine that Fu Yanli died because of him. After all, they had been intimate. Her last protection was gone. Lu Zhengchun would not protect a woman who had slept with someone else.
So, in the end, Qin Hui was the one who caused Fu Yanli's death!
After leaving the airport, Qin Hui didn't go home directly. Instead, he looked up information about Fu Yanli's home. Then, using the account provided by Lu Yueyue, he transferred a sum of money to Sister Yan's family.
Without Sister Yan's support, the family's future path would only become more difficult. The only thing Qin Hui could do was offer financial support.
After dealing with these matters, Qin Hui felt a sense of fatigue spreading through his heart. The feeling of powerlessness returned.
If he were a little stronger, he might have been able to avenge Sister Yan. But because he wasn't strong enough, Sister Yan had left, and his enemy had escaped right before his eyes.
This incident was a great blow to Qin Hui.
Upon returning home, Qin Hui collapsed onto the sofa, his eyes vacant and unfocused.
Sister Yan's death reminded Qin Hui of his mother's death. At that time, Qin Hui had also felt helpless. Now, after more than a decade, was he to repeat the same tragedy?
The thought of such a tragedy made Qin Hui's eyes gradually turn red.
Sometimes, a man's strong exterior often hides a fragile heart.
Jiang Yanxi, having just finished her cultivation, slowly descended from the rooftop. Her recent training had allowed her to break through to the third level of the Martial Warrior realm.
"Qin Hui, what's wrong?"
Seeing Qin Hui looking sad and helpless, Jiang Yanxi quickly walked over, her face filled with concern.
"I'm fine."
Qin Hui shook his head, his heart filled with despair.
Sometimes, human strength is insignificant. No matter how strong one person is, their power can sometimes be weak.
The Qin family was indeed too vast, making Qin Hui feel pressured. Qin Hui had once thought of overthrowing the Qin family through his own efforts, but now he realized how naive that was. If he couldn't even protect his friends and loved ones, how could he speak of revenge?
"Tell me what's on your mind. I'm a Martial Warrior now. Though not strong, I should share some of your burden."
Jiang Yanxi gently embraced Qin Hui, comforting him.
Jiang Yanxi could feel Qin Hui's helplessness and confusion. The only thing she could do was to be by his side.
Since stepping into the Martial Warrior realm, Jiang Yanxi had come to understand many things. Sometimes, only by becoming strong oneself could one set the rules. The weak were often bound by rules!
Feeling the warmth of her embrace, Qin Hui gradually fell asleep. Perhaps a warm and peaceful dream could alleviate Qin Hui's sorrow.
Black Tiger also ran over and licked Qin Hui's pant leg. Although it couldn't speak, it could sense its master's sadness.
Qin Hui slept soundly and peacefully, perhaps the most at ease he had ever slept.
...
When Qin Hui woke up, he smelled a faint, delicate fragrance – Jiang Yanxi's.
"You're awake. Are you alright?"
Jiang Yanxi's slender, fair hand gently caressed Qin Hui's face.
"Yeah, I feel like everything's gotten better. Was I particularly pathetic just now?"
Qin Hui lay on Jiang Yanxi's lap, acting a little spoiled.
"Not at all. The man I, Jiang Yanxi, have my eyes on is always the most handsome. Even if he has moments of weakness, he's still the most handsome!"
Jiang Yanxi said with utmost certainty.
Hearing such a compliment, Qin Hui almost laughed out loud. What kind of logic was that?
"Yanxi, I love you. I want to protect you for the rest of my life."
Qin Hui wrapped his arms around Jiang Yanxi's legs, reluctant to let go.
Throughout their journey, Jiang Yanxi had been by Qin Hui's side the longest and understood him the most. Therefore, in Qin Hui's heart, Jiang Yanxi was his confidante.
Although Sister Xue was also a confidante, in Qin Hui's heart, Sister Xue was like a gentle elder sister, while Yanxi was the love of his life!
"Silly, I know how you feel. Don't worry, from now on, you'll follow me. I'll cover for you. Let's see who dares to bully you in the future."
Jiang Yanxi said domineeringly.
"You said it."
Qin Hui smiled, his face filled with happiness.
If possible, Qin Hui truly wished time could stop at this very moment.
"Woof woof!"
Seeing the two of them being so affectionate, Black Tiger nearby grew impatient.
After all, it had been accompanying them for a long time and its stomach was almost empty. It had no mood to watch this romantic drama.
"Alright, stop barking. I'll cook for you later, my Great General Black Tiger."
Qin Hui reluctantly got up from Jiang Yanxi's lap.
After sleeping for so long, Qin Hui was also a little hungry. This was a good opportunity to refuel.
"I'll help you."
Jiang Yanxi volunteered.
Qin Hui nodded slightly, and the two of them headed towards the kitchen together.
During Qin Hui's absence, Jiang Yanxi had been spending more time in the kitchen.
Jiang Yanxi's cooking skills might not be top-notch, but she was capable of feeding herself. It was just a pity for Black Tiger; it had visibly lost several pounds during Qin Hui's absence!