A beautiful summer night

When Xie Qiyan was a child, he thought his father was the person in the world who knew how to love his mother the most.

But his dream shattered when he was five years old.

After being sent to the Xie family by Yao Qin, Xie Qiyan looked at him from afar. The five-year-old boy subconsciously cried and ran back to call for his father, asking him in a childish voice if he didn't want his mother anymore.

At that moment, Xie Tianqi looked down at him, coldly withdrew his hand, and told him, "Yes."

Cold and indifferent, Xie Qiyan even saw disgust in Xie Tianqi's eyes.

It was as if the happy times the family of three spent in the southern city were just an illusion.

From then on, Xie Qiyan believed that Xie Tianqi was a heartless person.

No, he is not human.

He's worse than an animal.

Upon waking up and hearing that Hou Mengqiu had cheated on him and that Xie An was not his biological son, Xie Tianqi remained even calmer than when he learned that Xia Wanzhi had married Xie Qiyan.

It was as if he already knew about it.

"I heard you've managed the Xie family business very well?" Xie Tianqi coughed heavily a few times and began to speak up for his second and third uncles' families. "Don't forget that the Xie family business isn't just yours. Xie Lin and Xie Nan aren't much younger than you. What you can do, they can do too. Since you're the eldest brother, you should take care of them more. Just let them do some projects."

In his youth, Xie Tianqi was always wary of Xie Lao Er and Xie Lao San. Even after taking over the Xie family business, the three brothers continued to fight fiercely behind the scenes.

Now, things have gotten even worse. He just woke up and, upon learning that Xie Qiyan had taken control of the Xie family, he shamelessly started lecturing them.

Xie Qiyan frowned, pondering Xie Tianqi's intention in saying those words.

Human nature doesn't change overnight.

Xie Tianqi is too selfish; he would never genuinely consider the well-being of his nephews.

So what is he worried about?

Are you worried that Xie Qiyan will devour the Xie family all by himself?

But why?

"Uncle, what are you saying? Ayan has taken good care of my younger siblings. Not to mention the projects assigned to Xie Lin and Xie Nan, their daily work alone keeps them so busy that they're never home. A while ago, my second aunt was worried that Xie Lin would be too tired because he was getting married, so she specifically asked me to talk to Ayan and persuade him to give her less work."

Xia Wanzhi blinked innocently and continued, "Besides my younger brothers, Ayan also transferred some shares to Xie Tan's name as a birthday gift. Isn't that enough to take care of my younger siblings?"

Xie Tianqi's pupils contracted, and he gasped for breath, seemingly enraged, "You...you..."

Xie Qiyan's expression was indifferent; he had long since lost his patience. He had thought that Xie Tianqi had called him in because he had a sliver of remorse, but now it seemed that he no longer needed to make Xia Wanzhi listen to this nonsense.

To save his precious wife's breath from wasting her saliva.

On the way back, Xia Wanzhi glanced at Xie Qiyan several times, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping herself.

When they returned to the Qingcheng villa, as soon as the car came to a stop, Xie Qiyan's tall body pressed down on Xia Wanzhi.

"I'm wondering what could possibly make my Little Maruko teacher want to say something but dare not say it again and again." With one hand supporting himself on the back of the chair behind Xia Wanzhi, Xie Qiyan nuzzled her nose against hers, while using his other hand to unbuckle her seatbelt and then wrap his arms around her waist.

Xia Wanzhi shrank back, her neck burning from his hot breath. She pursed her lips, closed her eyes, and blurted out her rebellious thought: "He's awake. Do you think Grandpa will let him return to the Xie family and take control? If so, should we try to take over?"

Having said it aloud, Xia Wanzhi suddenly opened her eyes, her gaze bright and determined: "Don't worry, the Becker family and I are your strongest backing. He can't take it from you."

After thinking for a moment, Xia Wanzhi added, "If Grandpa really has that idea, perhaps you could consider becoming my family's son-in-law and inheriting my maternal grandfather's conglomerate. However, if you don't like that, you can also consider starting your own business and creating another Xie family."

It was still broad daylight when Xia Wanzhi looked up and met Xie Qiyan's deep, affectionate black eyes. She tilted her head shyly.

Xie Qiyan remained silent, only lowering his head to bury his face in her neck and kissing her repeatedly.

"Wait, wait..." Xia Wanzhi felt hot all over from the kiss. "Did you hear what I said? I'm serious."

Honest and straightforward, no jokes.

From the moment he heard from Yao Qin until now, Xie Qiyan hadn't been this tender with her in a long time.

Xia Wanzhi wondered if he was possessed, as the cat was kissing and laughing on her.

After he stopped laughing, Xia Wanzhi hugged his head and looked at him with a resentful expression.

Xie Qiyan suppressed his smile, kissed her forehead with his thin lips, his voice tired yet tender: "Fine, you're in charge of our family. If you want me to take it, I'll take it."

Xia Wanzhi pouted: "Get up, get out of the car first, we'll talk about the rest later."

Whether or not we steal it is secondary; the most important thing now is to get Yao Qin to recognize Xie Qiyan.

Schizophrenia rarely leads to amnesia, and even doctors couldn't give an answer for Yao Qin's case. Xia Wanzhi could only start by spending time with her and slowly awaken her.

There is no better choice than discussing dreams.

Since Yao Qin lives in a dream, Xia Wanzhi will accompany her into the dream.

When the couple arrived home, they saw broken glass all over the living room as soon as they entered.

Xia Wanzhi stared blankly at Liu Shubai, who was standing on the table.

Xie Qiyan then looked at Yao Qin, who was furiously cursing Liu Shubai and smashing things.

Worried that they might be frightened, Liu Shubai raised his voice to explain, "It's nothing, your mother said that thieves keep breaking into the house, and she's fighting with them."

Xia Wanzhi: "..."

Xie Qiyan couldn't relax, nervously watching Yao Qin for fear she might get hurt.

Most of the items smashed on the ground were porcelain pieces that Xia Wanzhi liked.

With a shift in his gaze, Xie Qiyan showed slight dissatisfaction with Liu Shubai: "She said there was a thief, why didn't you help? What are you doing hiding?"

Liu Shubai: "..."

It's because I couldn't persuade them otherwise.

"Pay up the money," Xie Qiyan said calmly.

Liu Shubai: "...Alright then."

Fortunately, I'm not short of money.

Yao Qin stretched and broke into a sweat, panting as she looked at Xie Qiyan walking towards her. She immediately shouted, "Qiyan, lend a hand and chase these thieves out!"

Xie Qiyan abruptly stopped in his tracks.

Everyone seemed to stop breathing and stared blankly at Yao Qin.

The air seemed to freeze. Xie Qiyan asked in a deep voice, "What...what did you call me?"