Chapter 39: This lifetime, don't even think about fame and fortune

  Qin Nian Ge hastily let go of his hand, but Li Xue Yi's eyebrows were still tightly furrowed: "Why are you so tense? Have you made up your mind yet?"

  "I...I haven't thought it through yet, can we talk about it next time?"

  It's been a long time since Liang Yi has been so good to her, and Qin Nian Ge really didn't want to break the beautiful situation in front of her.

  But heaven did not comply with people's wishes, and Lai Yueying was unwilling to let this matter pass.

  His face stiffened, and his eyes already had a few points of anger: "There are only three first-class universities in the entire Holy Light City, is it so hard to choose?"

  Qin Niange bit her lower lip tightly and bowed her head, not daring to say a word.

  Lian Yi saw her silent appearance and directly pressed over, pressing her tightly: "What's on your mind, tell me clearly!"

  Qin Nian Ge couldn't help but tense up as soon as she came into contact with his scorching body temperature, and honestly confessed the thoughts in her heart: "I... I don't want to be in Holy Light."

  Upon hearing this, Lei Xue's good mood was instantly swept away. Her eyes widened in anger, almost overflowing: "What did you say? Say it again?"

  Qin Nian Ge pursed her lips, and her eyes suddenly felt a wave of sourness.

  She would definitely not dare say anything before.

  But today, for some reason, I mustered up the courage to say what was on my mind: "Wing-ge, this is really not right. You still have Zhiwei jie, if she finds out, I really don't know what to do."

  Lai Yue tightly grasped her shoulders, his icy tone seemingly coming from the depths of hell: "So you still want to leave me with all your heart?"

  Qin Nian Ge's lips trembled, gradually losing all color and turning as pale as her face: "I... I just don't want to be the one who ruins other people's relationships. Don't you hate this too? Yu Yi Ge, can you please let me go? I'll study far away, work part-time to pay for tuition and living expenses, and never bother you again! This way... is really not right."

  Although she knew that speaking out was the best way to solve the problem, once she thought that if Lei Xingyu agreed, she might have to face permanent separation from him, Qin Nian's heart still ached as if it were about to split open.

  Her tears couldn't help but fall out with a pattering sound, but Lai Yue didn't know that her crying wasn't because of fear of his anger, but because of the sorrow and pain of parting from him.

  Qin Nian's scorching tears flowed down from the corner of her eyes, all the way onto Li Xue's hand.

  Lai Yue tightly clenched his fists, and a feeling that couldn't be put into words surged in his chest.

  After a long while, he finally understood this feeling as disdain and let out a scornful snort towards Qin Nian Ge: "What? Can't bear it anymore?"

  Qin Nian Ge stared at him in shock, as if she didn't know what he was saying.

  Lǐ Huì Yì reached out and grasped her chin, his face slowly approaching hers, his voice low and husky: "Don't want to be a mistress? Then what do you want to be?"

  "Is it Mrs. Li?"

  Upon hearing the three words "Mrs. Li", Qin Nian Ge's entire body involuntarily trembled, and a wave of trepidation suddenly rose in her heart.

  These three words are indeed the title she has been longing for her whole life.

  But she was so clear that even if she spent her whole life, she could never become the bride he wanted.

  So she never dared to hope that she could really be with him.

  However, Liang Yiwu misinterpreted her trembling and thought he had easily seen through her mind. His eyes turned crimson in an instant: "What? Want to learn from your mother, drive away the legitimate wife, and then turn yourself into a legitimate member of the Liang family?"

  As soon as Li Wei mentioned his mother, Qin Nian Ge's shoulders involuntarily shrunk back, and he repeatedly denied: "No, I didn't..."

  Lü Ying let out a cold snort, and suddenly pushed her aside. He also stood up from the bed: "It's better if you don't have any, I'm telling you, in this lifetime, you will never have any status in our Lü family! You're just a plaything, it's best if you give up on any thoughts that shouldn't be had!"

  After finishing speaking, Liang Yiweng let out a cold hum and turned to walk towards the door that connected the two rooms.

  Bang!

  With a loud creak, the door closed heavily after Lei Ying passed through it.

  It seemed to have also tightly closed the door of Lixiao's heart.

  Only Qin Nian left himself on this side of the door, tears streaming down his face...

  Because of that day's unpleasantness, the good relationship between two people which was easily established seemed to collapse inexplicably.

  Lai Yue has been treating her as if she was nothing for the past two days, not even bothering to look at her when they met at the dinner table, and there were no more deliberate actions to make things difficult for her like before.

  Qin Nian Ge had long been accustomed to his own coldness towards himself.

  But after experiencing the previous tenderness, this coldness seemed to make her loss more severe than before.

  A lot.

  The more one gets, the more greedy he becomes.

  Qin Nian sighed and mechanically washed the dishes in her hand, her mind elsewhere.

  She had just finished her breakfast, and before that, Lijun had already left the house with a cold face, not even giving her a glance.

  The sound of footsteps came from afar and was getting closer, Qin Nian Ge knew that it was Lan Ayi who had arrived.

  Qin Nian Ge hastily wiped away the look of distraction on her face and smiled at the person standing in the doorway: "Aunt Lan, I've already cleaned up the bowls and chopsticks, you don't need to bother anymore."

  Aunt Lan looked at her forced smile and sighed inwardly, walking slowly to her side: "Didn't you say you didn't need to study today? Why are you getting up so early?"

  Must be wanting to catch a glimpse of him before he goes off to work, huh?

  Unfortunately, Young Master is a complete idiot and doesn't even know how to appreciate it.

  Qin Nian Ge hastily lowered her head, staring tightly at the plate in her hands: "I... I just couldn't sleep."

  Lan Yi shook her head helplessly, and her eyes glanced at the oven on the side. Suddenly, a bright idea flashed in her mind, and she turned to Qin Nian Ge and asked: "How many exercises are you planning to do today?"

  Qin Nian Ge was taken aback, hesitated and shook his head: "The teacher's questions were done roughly last night, and today I only plan to review."

  Although the teacher left a lot of questions, she was so anxious that she couldn't sleep at all. Being able to put her mind into the exercises also made herself feel better.

  Upon hearing her say that, Lan's smile deepened: "Just right, I have nothing to do today and was planning on making some macarons for the young master. Do you want to learn together?"

  "Macarons?" Qin Nian asked in surprise, her eyes widening as she looked at her with some incredulity. "Isn't my brother not particularly fond of sweets?"

  After being together for two years, she still really didn't know that Lai Rui Yi actually liked macarons.

  No wonder Aunt Lan would always send him a portion of macarons every time she made some, and she thought it was just her habit to give him some of the finished products.

  It turned out that the reason was actually because he liked it.

  "She doesn't like other sweets, but this one she has loved since childhood," said Lan's aunt, rolling up her sleeves. "As long as you pay attention not to make it too sweet, how about it? Do you want to learn from me?"

  "Great, great! I'll learn!" Qin Nian Ge hastily said, only to realize that her impatient expression was too obvious, a red flush quickly appeared on her face, and she lowered her head uncomfortably.

  Seeing her awkward appearance, Lan's aunt burst out laughing: "Alright, don't be nervous... Once you learn it, these troublesome things will be handed over to you, and I'll be happy to have a leisurely time."

  Qin Niange's face turned red as she nodded lightly at Lan Ayi: "Mmm... okay."

  If possible, she really wants to take care of his food and clothing for a lifetime.

  But in her eyes, this small wish probably can only become an unattainable luxury.

  But at least now she can make a dessert he likes with her own hands.

  Because Qin Nian Ge also likes to help Lan Ayi with some small tasks when she is free, making some cakes and cookies.

  Although making macarons is a bit more demanding, it didn't overwhelm her.

  Although it was really slow for the first time, by the time the most successful product came out, it was just after 2 pm.

  Lan Yi picked up a piece of the small cookie made by Qin Nian Ge, took a bite, and couldn't help but nod her head in praise: "The first time making it and it already has such a good taste, really not bad, the sweetness is also not too much, Master will definitely like it."

  When she heard this, Qin Nian Ge's eyes lit up: "Really?"

  Lan Yi gave her a sidelong glance, and couldn't help but laugh. Qin Nian Ge's face turned even redder as she stuttered and couldn't say a word.

  Knowing her reaction made her blush, Lan Ayi hurriedly cleared her throat and said to Qin Nian Ge: "This thing is best eaten when it's just been made, now sending it over to Young Master will just make it in time for afternoon tea."

  Qin Nian Ge heard that he could immediately let Li Xue Yi taste his skills, and suddenly felt a bit constrained and excited, nervously twisting his fingers: "Then... trouble Lan aunt."

  "I? But... I'm not free," Aunt Lan cleared her throat again, smiling warmly at her. "Anyway, you're not busy either, why don't you personally deliver it to Young Master instead? How about that?"

  Holding a box of pastries she had carefully packed herself, Qin Nian stood outside the Xin Corporation building, but couldn't help feeling nervous again.

  How did you end up agreeing to Aunt Lan's request and coming over personally?

  Li Xue is now displeased with her. If she sees her face, it's not just a matter of eating a few snacks, and it would be fortunate if she doesn't get furious.

  However, since they've already sent the dim sum over, can she really bring it back home intact?

  Qin Niange tightly grasped the handle on top of the package and lingered at the door for a long time.