Hearing Su Nanyin's voice coming from Du Junlin's phone, Li Qianfan felt his head swell.
He genuinely didn't want Su Nanyin to know the importance of this cross.
Because it would mean Li Qianfan had to confess his relationship with Jessica to her.
But who would have thought that when he was urgently calling Du Junlin, Su Nanyin would be right beside her?
Su Nanyin's tone was sweet, but her expression was very cold.
There was even a distinct glint of coldness in her eyes, beginning to flicker incessantly.
She had poured her heart and soul into this little brat!
But how did he treat her?
Su Nanyin took the phone from Yaoya with her right hand, while extending her left hand forward.
Du Junlin immediately understood what was happening. He intended to refuse her request, as per Li Qianfan's wishes.
But upon meeting Su Nanyin's gaze, Yaoya immediately shrank back half a step and obediently took off the cross from her neck, handing it over to her.
Su Nanyin then looked up at the bedroom on the second floor.
Alas.
Du Junlin could only sigh inwardly and obediently follow suit, walking up the stairs.
Since the dead wood sprouted, Yaoya had become more and more normal, starting to obey Su Nanyin's every word like a caterpillar.
After all, they all knew that Su Nanyin was not only exceptionally intelligent and resourceful, but most importantly, she was "devoted" to their well-being.
"Speak, how important is this cross?"
Su Nanyin held up the cross, examining it closely, her tone calm and gentle.
She appeared to be…
not angry at all that Li Qianfan treated her as an outsider!
Then…
why did Li Qianfan feel his hands and feet go cold even through the phone?
Especially after his silence of less than ten seconds, Su Nanyin said, "Qianfan, you must believe Auntie. I am absolutely capable of keeping this cross safe for you."
It's over.
She even called herself Auntie.
Li Qianfan gave a dry chuckle, "Uh, young lady. Listen to me first, I."
Su Nanyin interrupted him, "Who are you being disrespectful to? Do you really think that after Mao Mao was exhausted trying to wake you up, and I couldn't bear to see it, so I put aside my pride and took over her role in waking you up? And you truly see me as nothing more than a plaything, like Chongchong?"
Huh!?
Li Qianfan froze.
Cold sweat suddenly broke out on his forehead.
When did Su Nanyin use Mao Mao's method to wake him up?
That wasn't important…
The key was that Li Qianfan could genuinely feel that the viperous Guanyin was prepared to completely fall out with him!
The reason was simply that Li Qianfan had instructed Du Junlin to keep the matter of the cross from her.
His actions had disappointed and angered Su Nanyin, who cared for him wholeheartedly!
In fact…
Li Qianfan could sense that Su Nanyin's intention to resign as the Vice Manager of Dark Blade was accelerating its brewing.
"I'm sorry, I was wrong."
Li Qianfan quickly corrected his attitude, "Please forgive me. I swear I will never treat you as an outsider again."
Su Nanyin's expression remained cold, she said nothing.
Li Qianfan dared not be negligent in the slightest. Using the simplest narrative, he recounted his "chance encounter" with Jessica and the content of their recent conversation, all without reservation (he didn't mention the Battle Demon God Hall, the situation was urgent and there was no time).
Su Nanyin was very shocked—
She genuinely hadn't expected that the woman Li Qianfan had casually found was actually the wife of the Rhodes family patriarch.
And she was pregnant!
However, Su Nanyin didn't make a big deal out of it.
Because she also understood why Li Qianfan, instead of being with Yaoya, would seek out a woman in society.
Li Qianfan doing so was precisely him being responsible towards Yaoya.
"Guanyin."
Li Qianfan finally said, "The main reason I wanted Yaoya to keep it from you was that I was afraid you would be angry after knowing about Jessica and me."
(A special explanation: Although Guanyin is Su Nanyin's nickname, it is also her "title," much like the last emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Youjian, whose title was Chongzhen. Li Qianfan addressing her directly as Guanyin is like common people addressing Zhu Youjian as Chongzhen, and it doesn't imply any lack of politeness.)
After this boy promptly admitted his mistake, Su Nanyin's mood visibly improved.
"Alas, you are the sky for our Su family, the pillar of support. As your devoted wife, how could I get angry at you over such a matter?"
Su Nanyin sighed hypocritically and said, "It's late where you are, you should rest. Sweet dreams."
With that, the call ended.
Phew!
Li Qianfan let out a long sigh of relief, raised his hand to wipe his forehead, his face filled with lingering fear, "Devoted wife?"
He knew.
After this incident, he was even more thoroughly controlled by Su Nanyin.
Because she now knew almost all of Li Qianfan's secrets!
"I hope she keeps her promise and doesn't help Yaoya plot to replace me as the lord of this sub-domain. If that really happens."
Li Qianfan muttered to himself, and his head suddenly ached.
If that were the case, he would have no choice but to turn against a viperous woman who held him firmly in her grasp.
But he didn't have much capital to resist.
Su Nanyin, on the other hand, had plenty of cards to play.
Given her abilities (and ambition) and abundant cards, it would be too abnormal if she didn't help Du Junlin covet the position of "Dragon Lord's Wife" that rightfully belonged to her family!
With a chaotic mind, Li Qianfan could no longer maintain his composure. He decided to temporarily abandon everything, walked to the bed, and fell asleep.
Outside the window, the snow continued to drift and fall with the biting cold wind.
The wind caused the window to emit a soft rustling sound.
At three-thirty AM local time.
Jiao Yin, who was squatting in the corner with her forehead pressed against the wall, slowly opened her eyes.
When she was with Li Qianfan, she could sleep like a normal person.
After "sleeping separately" from Li Qianfan, she could maintain a normal sleeping posture for two nights.
But on the third night, no matter how hard she tried, the only way she could fall asleep was by squatting in the corner with her forehead touching the wall.
The snow outside fell with sound.
Jiao Yin took out her phone and covered her head with the quilt, then called the Chief President.
She hadn't called the Chief President immediately after returning to her room last night.
She was worried that Li Qianfan would see her abnormality, become suspicious, and send people to eavesdrop.
Therefore, after returning to her room last night, Jiao Yin closed the doors and windows, turned off the lights, and squatted to sleep.
It wasn't until around three AM that Jiao Yin was sure no one would be eavesdropping at that hour, so she began to contact the Chief President.
The call was connected.
The signal was a bit weak, but they could hear each other clearly enough.
Jiao Yin said directly, "Li Qianfan did not leave the town of Las. We can confirm that he has no connection with Bai Du Niao. His condition has improved, and he is expected to fully recover by the evening at the latest today."
"Good."
The Chief President replied, "Then proceed according to the original plan. You must do your utmost to lure him to the outer defense perimeter of Blackwater Forest."
Jiao Yin nodded, "I will try my best."
"Oh, right."
The Chief President said, "Do you remember before, when I told you that the Rhodes family, in order to ensure they could capture Li Qianfan alive, had specially sent several experts to Blackwater Forest?"
Jiao Yin certainly remembered.
"Our informants in Blackwater Forest worked tirelessly to gather information about the basic origins of those experts."
The Chief President said, "There are eight of them in total, five men and three women. They all wear black fox masks. Our people vaguely heard Rhodes mention the Battle Demon God Hall when talking to them. Rhodes even addressed one of the women as Young Hall Master."
Battle Demon God Hall?
Jiao Yin frowned and thought, "I only know of the Battle Emperor God Hall, but I don't know what this Battle Demon God Hall is."
The Chief President replied, "This is the first time I've heard of it. But from Rhodes's attitude towards them, it's clear he greatly fears those people. You must be careful during the operation. Unless you are in mortal danger, you must not reveal that you know martial arts. Our people will provide timely protection when you need help. You can take this opportunity to secretly observe the eight people from the Battle Demon God Hall. It is said they are even more mysterious than us, and understanding them in advance will be beneficial and harmless."
"Okay, understood."
Jiao Yin nodded, "Then let's proceed as planned, that's all."
After ending the call, she again pressed her forehead against the wall, frowning as she pondered the origin of the Battle Demon God Hall, and unknowingly fell asleep again.
Who knows how long passed—
Jiao Yin suddenly opened her eyes, pulled down the quilt covering her head, and looked towards the window.
Outside the window, she could faintly hear human voices and the sound of car engines starting.
She quickly got out of bed and quietly tiptoed to the window, peeking through a gap in the curtains.
At this time.
It was around five-thirty AM, and it was still very dark.
But the snow had stopped.
The sky had cleared.
A crescent moon, radiating a cold air, hung quietly in the dark blue night sky.
At the entrance of the courtyard—
Jiao Yin saw that both Zhai Xing and Zhai Yue looked reluctant as they hugged Li Qianfan.
And Li Xingtang was opening the door of the RV, about to get in!
"Where are they going?"
Jiao Yin immediately realized something.