"Oh, please, what kind of grown-up rebellious teen are you?"
Qin Yiren was amused by his joke and pointed playfully at the kitchen not far away, speaking mysteriously, "Stay here tonight, okay? Go check the kitchen and see what dishes they're preparing. I don't eat scallions."
"Got it."
Giving a mock salute, Chu Xinian headed to the kitchen as instructed to inquire about the dinner menu from the chef.
Behind him, Qin Yiren maintained her smiling demeanor as she waited for his figure to disappear. She quickly pulled out her phone and glanced at the empty message inbox.
The lack of messages was within her expectations, but she couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.
Even though she had immediately sent the suspicious phone number to Yan Xiaye for assistance, finding out the owner of the number in such a short time wasn't as easy as outsiders might imagine.
...
Meanwhile, in the Capital City, at the Xu Family estate.
Tonight was Mrs. Xu's birthday.
