Qin Yi's face flushed red, and she only gave Ma Chao a cold glance.
At the same time, she was very curious about where Yang Chen had been and what he had done over the years.
Yang Chen had actually kicked Zhang Guang flying seven or eight meters away, which was something an ordinary person simply couldn't do. And now, suddenly, there was this fierce-looking, burly man named Ma Chao.
"Could he have become some underground boss during those five years he disappeared?" Qin Yi suddenly had this thought in her mind.
If Yang Chen knew what Qin Yi was thinking at this moment, he would surely be amazed by her vivid imagination.
As Yang Chen passed by Ma Chao while holding Xiao Xiao, he whispered, "This isn't the Northern Frontier. Don't take any lives!"
"Don't worry, Brother Chen, I know my limits!" Ma Chao replied.
Their conversation happened to be overheard by Qin Yi, which further confirmed her suspicions. Had they really killed people before?
She was almost scared to tears. What was this Northern Frontier place? Who exactly were these people?
The entire way, Qin Yi didn't dare to make a sound, driving carefully, afraid of angering Yang Chen and getting herself killed to silence her.
In the car, Xiao Xiao clung tightly to Yang Chen's neck, refusing to let go, afraid that she might lose her father again.
Twenty minutes later, they finally arrived at the Qin family compound.
As soon as they entered, they ran into Zhou Yu Cui. When she saw Yang Chen holding Xiao Xiao, her expression changed drastically, and she grabbed a broom nearby, chasing after Yang Chen to hit him.
"You scoundrel, how dare you come to my house!" Zhou Yu Cui was out of breath.
Qin Yi, now aware of Yang Chen's 'secret,' didn't dare to let her mother continue to act out in front of him. She quickly grabbed her mother's hand: "Mom, don't be impulsive. He's just bringing Xiao Xiao home. He'll leave right away!"
Xiao Xiao cried loudly: "I don't want to be a fatherless wild child..."
Qin Xi and her father also rushed over upon hearing the commotion: "What's going on?"
Qin Yi briefly explained the situation. Qin Xi's heart ached: "From today on, you can stay at home!"
Everyone was shocked. How could Qin's mother possibly allow Yang Chen to stay? "Are you out of your mind? If he stays, what about you and Wang Jian?"
"Mom, are you really going to force me? If you make him leave, then Xiao Xiao and I will go with him," Qin Xi choked back tears.
If it weren't for her daughter, even if she died, she would never have let Yang Chen stay. She just wanted her daughter to have a complete family.
Yang Chen was very surprised. He never expected that Qin Xi would actually let him stay in this home. He had always dreamed of being with Qin Xi and their daughter.
Qin Yi also tried to persuade: "Mom, for Xiao Xiao's sake, let him stay for now!"
Seeing her daughter in such pain, Qin Da Yong sighed and advised: "Since our daughter has said so, let him stay!"
Zhou Yu Cui glared fiercely at her husband. She knew it was impossible to drive Yang Chen away now, so she said: "He can stay, but he must pay 5,000 yuan in rent every month. I'll draft a contract for you! If you agree, you can stay."
Even if it were 50 million, he would be willing.
Yang Chen quickly agreed and happily followed Qin Xi and Xiao Xiao upstairs.
Watching the family of three leave, Qin Yi's eyes were filled with complexity. She sighed softly and thought to herself: "If it weren't for what happened five years ago, and if you truly loved each other, how wonderful would that be?"
Soon, cheerful sounds of Xiao Xiao's laughter came from Qin Xi's room. Zhou Yu Cui looked displeased: "They're all a bunch of ungrateful wretches!"
"Mom, I'm not ungrateful. Once I marry into the Su family, who would dare to look down on us?"
Qin Yi knew Zhou Yu Cui was unhappy, so she affectionately wrapped her arms around her neck and said with a smile.
Mentioning the Su family, Zhou Yu Cui's unhappiness vanished. She said happily: "The Su family sent so many betrothal gifts, and you got hired by Yan Chen Group. You're the one who makes me feel at ease. From now on, I'll rely on you for a good life."
At night, Xiao Xiao, being 'ungrateful,' happily slept on a makeshift bed with her dad. It was her first time sleeping with her father, and the little girl was so excited that she stayed up very late before finally falling asleep.
Looking at his daughter in his arms, Yang Chen felt content, but his guilt also deepened.
Qin Xi lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep, her mind in turmoil.
"Are you worried about the cooperation with Yan Chen Group?" Yang Chen suddenly asked.
Qin Xi coldly said: "Shut up! Don't wake Xiao Xiao!"
Yang Chen smiled bitterly and didn't speak again. This was destined to be a sleepless night.
Early the next morning, when Qin Xi woke up, Yang Chen had already left.
Five years of military life had made Yang Chen's routine very disciplined. His morning training was an essential part of his daily routine.
As soon as Xiao Xiao opened her eyes and found her father gone, she started crying again.
No matter how Qin Xi tried to comfort her, Xiao Xiao wouldn't calm down until Yang Chen returned. She clung to her father, refusing to let go.
By the time they managed to calm Xiao Xiao down and send her to kindergarten, they were already half an hour late.
At Sanhe Group, on the top floor.
The conference room was packed because today was the day the Zhang family of Jiangzhou would sign a contract with the Qin family.
The Zhang family was a second-tier family in Jiangzhou, nearly making it to the first tier last year. Their family assets far surpassed those of the Qin family.
"Xiao Fei is really impressive, managing to secure a deal with the Zhang family."
"That's nothing. Xiao Fei has even established connections with Yan Chen Group. Once Qin Xi fails, Xiao Fei will step in and seal the deal in no time."
"Did you know? That silly woman Qin Xi waited outside Yan Chen Group all day yesterday and didn't even get through the door. It's hilarious, haha!"
The conference room was filled with a chaotic atmosphere, everyone laughing and joking around Qin Fei.
"Only two days left. If the deal isn't secured, Qin Xi will have to leave the Qin family. When that happens, I'll take you all to watch the show," Qin Fei said smugly.
"Haha, this is the first time I wish time would pass faster," someone laughed.
Just then, footsteps echoed in the hallway outside, and the noise immediately ceased.
Old Master Qin walked into the conference room with a middle-aged man, chatting and laughing.
"Let me introduce everyone. This is the next head of the Zhang family, Mr. Zhang. Today, he represents the Zhang family in signing a cooperation agreement with us. Let's give him a warm welcome!" the old master introduced.
After some mutual flattery, both sides proceeded to sign the agreement.
But at that moment, Qin Xi and Yang Chen hurriedly arrived at the company.
"Sorry, Grandpa, Yang Chen and I were delayed because we were taking Xiao Xiao to kindergarten," Qin Xi apologized as soon as she entered the conference room.
Just as Mr. Zhang was about to sign, he heard the word "kindergarten" and instinctively looked up, spotting Yang Chen.
"It's you!"
Mr. Zhang slammed the pen down on the table.
Yang Chen then noticed that this man was none other than Zhang Guang, whom he had kicked flying at the kindergarten the day before.