Rebirth, but baby, where are you?

Chapter 59

Qin Congan walked ahead with quick steps, his face dark and grim, his pitch-black eyes filled with ruthless malice and hostility.

Qin Siyu carefully followed behind Qin Congan. He walked very fast, and she had to jog to keep up, feeling quite resentful in her heart. But after accidentally glimpsing Qin Congan’s expression and eyes, her complaints involuntarily stuck in her throat, and a chill ran down her spine.

When facing the furious Qin Huanxi earlier, she could still muster courage from her anger and resentment. But Qin Congan had doted on her since childhood, and she had always depended on this brother. In all her past memories, no matter when or where, Qin Congan always wore a smile. When had she ever seen him with such an awful expression?

Qin Siyu suddenly felt somewhat afraid and gradually slowed her pace. She very much wanted to turn back to her own villa, yet didn’t dare disobey Qin Congan’s orders. If this had been before today, she could still have acted coquettishly to make Qin Congan let her go back, but today’s Qin Congan was too different from usual.

Qin Congan paid no attention to Qin Siyu following behind him. Only after entering the villa’s main hall did he suddenly stop in his tracks, turn around to stare coldly at Qin Siyu, and speak in a very stern tone, demanding: “How did you know about Ning Shen and Qin Yu? Who told you?”

Qin Siyu trembled all over, looking timidly at the cold-faced Qin Congan: “Brother Congan…”

She knew she had been too impulsive just now, but she couldn’t swallow this insult. Looking at Qin Huanxi and Qin Yu’s faces, she couldn’t suppress the rage in her heart. Why could Qin Huanxi show such caring concern even for Qin Yu, that illegitimate son who couldn’t see the light of day, yet never give them a pleasant expression?

A flash of impatience crossed Qin Congan’s eyes. He clenched his fists, struggling to control his inner irritation, and softened his tone: “Siyu, Grandfather is an elder after all. No matter how much resentment and dissatisfaction you have in your heart, you can’t embarrass Grandfather in front of guests.”

“I…” Qin Siyu lowered her head, her eyes misting with tears. “I’m sorry, Brother Congan…”

“The person you should apologize to is Grandfather, not me. With your outburst like that, how heartbroken must Grandfather be?” Qin Congan patted her back comfortingly. “Alright, don’t cry. Once Grandfather’s anger subsides, go apologize to him first thing tomorrow morning. I’m sure Grandfather won’t truly blame you.”

Qin Siyu nodded vigorously: “Mm, I understand. Thank you, Brother Congan.”

Qin Congan showed a gratified smile, though his eyes held no warmth whatsoever.

He first instructed the kitchen to prepare dinner, then supported Qin Siyu by the shoulders, leading her to sit on the sofa: “By the way, you still haven’t told me where exactly you heard that Ning Shen and Qin Yu were once together? Why didn’t you tell me about this beforehand?”

Hearing Qin Congan’s tone, Qin Siyu felt even more that she had been too impulsive. If she had discussed this with Qin Congan earlier, perhaps she wouldn’t have angered Grandfather. Moreover, Qin Congan had always been more careful and thorough than her. He might even have found evidence of Ning Shen and Qin Yu being together. It was all her fault for acting on her own, falling into Qin Huanxi’s trap. Qin Huanxi had obviously anticipated her temper and actions.

Qin Siyu said guiltily: “It was Ning Ziyi. She told Yilei and me that Qin Yu had once been with Ning Shen. Before Qin Yu returned to T City, he lived in Ning Shen’s villa in S City for almost half a month. She said she had asked Ning Shen, and Ning Shen personally admitted to dating Qin Yu. Later, something unknown happened, and Qin Yu suddenly disappeared. Ning Shen had been searching for Qin Yu ever since. His coming to T City was to find Qin Yu.”

“Ning Ziyi?” Qin Congan frowned. “Someone from the Ning family?”

Qin Siyu nodded: “She’s Ning Shen’s niece and is very favored in the Ning family…”

Qin Siyu’s tone sounded somewhat dejected. Ning Ziyi was a true wealthy young lady, and whether it was her parents or other elders in the Ning family, they all doted on her. Ning Ziyi was the Ning family’s true little princess.

Unlike herself, who was nothing, with only her musical family background left.

Sometimes Qin Siyu even envied Su Yang and Mo Shanshan. Normally, because of Fu Yilei, she had developed some prejudices against Su Yang and Mo Shanshan as well. Su Yang lived freely and willfully, throwing tantrums whenever she wanted without any burden of proper upbringing. Even though Mo Shanshan wasn’t favored, she still had Mo Shaoheng’s love.

Yes, Mo Shaoheng’s love. If she could gain Mo Shaoheng’s affection, she would give up everything she currently possessed.

But Qin Congan’s thoughts weren’t as simple as Qin Siyu’s. He asked indifferently: “Why would Ning Ziyi tell you these things?”

Ning Shen’s personality was indeed somewhat perverse. He never cared what others thought of him and was accustomed to doing as he pleased. Even if he really had been with Qin Yu, Ning Shen probably wouldn’t hide it. But judging by Ning Shen’s attitude today, it seemed not so simple. Qin Congan realized he couldn’t see through this person Ning Shen at all.

Qin Siyu was stunned and suddenly couldn’t remember under what circumstances Ning Ziyi had told her and Fu Yilei about these matters. It seemed like during casual conversation, when they were inadvertently chatting about their respective troubles, she had casually complained about Qin Huanxi and Qin Yu a few times, then Ning Ziyi mentioned Ning Shen and Qin Yu’s relationship. Later, she seemed to have brought it up several more times.

Actually, her impression of Ning Ziyi wasn’t good, but Fu Yilei listened to Ning Ziyi very much. Qin Siyu always felt that Ning Ziyi had many schemes and wasn’t as sincere with her and Fu Yilei as she appeared on the surface. But how many people from great families had simple minds?

Qin Congan remained silent for a long while before patting her shoulder: “I understand. Don’t spread this matter around for now. I’ll have someone investigate and get to the bottom of it. Also, don’t mention it in front of others, especially Ning Shen. You angered him today, and I don’t know if he’ll hold a grudge. Be more careful with your words and actions from now on. He’s staying in the guest house tonight, so don’t appear in front of him tomorrow.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Siyu instinctively shrank back, looking at Qin Congan with fear and anxiety. Suddenly, she remembered Ning Shen’s cold eyes. Compared to Mo Shaoheng’s indifference, the way Ning Shen looked at her made her feel even more frightened.

“Don’t worry, I’ll find a way to investigate this quickly.” Qin Congan put his arm around Qin Siyu’s shoulder.

“Thank you, Brother Congan.” Qin Siyu smiled with relief.

After dinner, Qin Congan escorted Qin Siyu back to her residential villa. After giving her a few instructions, he left without looking back. He didn’t return to his own villa but called for his driver. After getting in the car and giving the driver a few instructions, the vehicle drove away from the Qin residence.

After finishing his shower and walking out of the bathroom, Qin Huanxi’s phone on the bed started ringing. He glanced at the caller ID, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily curved upward. He picked up the phone and answered with amusement in his voice: “Finished giving Xiao Yuan his bath?”

The person on the other end, Mo Shaoheng, breathed more heavily and said with some resentment: “Why Xiao Yuan again?”

Hearing Qin Huanxi’s unrestrained laughter through the phone, Mo Shaoheng’s lips also curved into a smile: “Shanshan has already bathed him and coaxed him to sleep… Qin Congan has gone out.”

The smile instantly disappeared from Qin Huanxi’s face. He got up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looking up toward Qin Congan’s villa, slightly narrowing his eyes: “Grandfather isn’t someone easily fooled. He actually sees everyone in this household very clearly, but in the old man’s heart, family is still family. He’s accustomed to turning a blind eye. As long as there’s no major commotion, he can pretend not to see. But after today’s scene with Qin Siyu, Qin Congan has also figured out Grandfather’s state of mind and definitely can’t sit still anymore.”

Mo Shaoheng said: “Don’t worry, the people I sent will follow him.”

Qin Huanxi felt an inexplicable uneasiness and thought for a moment: “Should we follow as well?”

Mo Shaoheng’s breathing became heavier, and after a long pause: “Alright, I’ll come pick you up.”

Qin Huanxi hung up the phone, threw it back on the bed, and opened his wardrobe to change clothes.

The people tracking Qin Congan were all arranged by Qi Fengyu at Mo Shaoheng’s request. Qin Huanxi trusted them completely, but he had a vague sense of unease in his heart, feeling that if he didn’t personally follow tonight, he might regret this careless oversight in the future.

After changing clothes, Qin Huanxi bent down to grab his phone, his movement pausing for a moment as if hesitating about something. Finally, he walked into the room’s adjoining space and opened the combination lock of the safe. Inside the safe’s inner compartment lay a small, exquisite handgun. This was what Mo Shaoheng had given him for self-defense after Fu Zecheng’s banquet.

Qin Huanxi normally didn’t carry the gun with him to classes, as no one would attack him on campus.

Qin Huanxi hid the gun in his windbreaker’s inner pocket, gathered his personal belongings, and left the room. Earlier, when Mo Shaoheng left, he had quietly given Mo Shaoheng the black diamond to take with him. There was nothing left in this room that he was concerned about.

Auntie Li was supervising the maids cleaning in the main hall. Seeing the fully dressed Qin Huanxi coming downstairs, she quickly walked over and stood at the foot of the stairs, asking puzzledly: “Young Master, you’re going out this late?”

Qin Huanxi nodded: “Uncle Mo needs me for something. Auntie Li, I’m going out for a bit. I might be back quite late, so you should sleep first. Don’t wait for me…”

He thought for a moment and added: “Don’t tell Little Uncle.”

Auntie Li nodded in response: “Yes, Young Master, I understand. Please be safe and don’t let the Old Master worry.”

Qin Huanxi smiled. The Old Master’s mood had indeed been quite poor initially, but after eating dinner, his spirits had recovered considerably, and he began chatting and laughing with Mo Shaoheng and Ning Shen. From his observations, the Old Master had an inexplicable fondness for accomplished young people. After dinner, he had even proactively invited Ning Shen to stay the night and had almost kept Mo Shaoheng and Mo Siyuan as well.

Ning Shen had no intention of leaving the Qin residence easily anyway, so after some polite exchanges, he quickly agreed.

Naturally, Qin Huanxi wouldn’t give Ning Shen a chance to be alone with Qin Yu. Since returning, Qin Yu had been staying in the guest house, and as a guest of the Qin family, Ning Shen should spend the night in the guest house according to family rules. However, under his persuasion, Qin Yu was staying in his villa tonight while Ning Shen went to the guest house. The Old Master didn’t think much of it either.

Qin Huanxi glanced back at the staircase. The room where Qin Yu was resting was right next to his, and the door remained tightly closed. He should already be asleep. Qin Yu had also suffered quite a shock tonight. But as long as Qin Yu stayed in his villa, no matter how willful Ning Shen might be, he wouldn’t dare act rashly on the Qin family’s territory.