"As long as you're in a good mood." Mo Qingcheng shook his head, his lips twitching slightly, but his smile revealed disdain. "However, I promise you. For now, we've reached an agreement: you'll work for me."

"So simple?" Qin Reng couldn't help but feel a little nervous, clearly puzzled by Mo Qingcheng's smooth talk.

“I’m clearly not someone who’s easily refusal.” Mo Qingcheng snorted, glancing at the two of them with a hint of teasing. “But right now, I don’t want you to submit a proposal. My goal is simply to find out her bottom line.”

"Don't worry, I will never let you down." Yu Yuetong bit her lip and told herself that she must believe that one day she would be able to defeat this vicious enemy.

At that moment, Qin Reng instantly reached out and placed his hand on Yu Yuetong's shoulder, offering her warmth and comfort. He moved slightly closer to her, seemingly trying to strengthen their trust through this gesture. Their eyes met, a glint of light flashing between them, exchanging a resolute goal with unspoken understanding: they were determined to retaliate.

But just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the door. Listening closely, it was Qin Yu's voice. "Qin Reng! Where are you!"

Yu Yuetong and Qin Reng exchanged glances, a palpable tension rising in the air as they tried to conceal their true intentions. They had to react immediately and plan for the sudden arrival of this undercurrent.

In that instant, their individual thoughts were hidden behind their deep gazes...

Qin Yu's voice drew closer outside the door, bringing with it an invisible pressure that made the air seem stagnant. "Qin Reng! Where are you!" His anxious shouts echoed all around, tinged with a hint of threat.

Yu Yuetong's heart tightened, and her gaze quickly shifted to Qin Reng. Qin Reng's expression was grave; he was indeed an uninvited guest. In less than a second, their eyes clashed like sparks, the unease and determination hidden in their eyes resonating, instantly reaching a consensus: they had to act quickly!

"Think of something quickly!" Yu Yuetong bit her lower lip anxiously, quickly scanning her surroundings, trying to find a random excuse. "Pretend everything's normal for now, you go over there." She pointed to a hidden spot next to the bookshelf, hoping to use that small space to conceal their confrontation.

Qin Reng nodded slightly and approached the bookshelf steadily and quickly. However, just as he was about to slip inside, Mo Qingcheng suddenly stretched out his arm, casually blocking Qin Yu's path. A slightly unruly smile played on his lips, but his eyes flashed with wariness. "Hey, Qin Yu, what a coincidence, you've come to see me for a little while."

"I don't need you to greet me." Qin Yu's voice was cold and ruthless, but his feet, which had suddenly stopped in front of the door, seemed reluctant to move forward again. Mo Qingcheng's actions clearly made him wary.

At this moment, Yu Yuetong secretly broke out in a cold sweat. She took the opportunity to silently pray in her heart: God help me, quickly come up with a cover! But she understood her current situation. Mo Qingcheng's treachery and Qin Yu's stubbornness had already made her sink deeper and deeper.

"Don't get me wrong, we're all friends. I'm just helping the Qin family with some business, so don't take it too seriously." Mo Qingcheng smiled, glancing at Yu Yuetong's direction with a hint of sly satisfaction.

"You bastard, don't even think about making a move on my sister!" Qin Yu roared, his anger almost bursting from his eyes. He took a small step forward, like a wolf ready to pounce and tear at her at any moment.

"Oh? It seems a bit different." A hint of amusement crept into Mo Qingcheng's faint smile. "When you're in dire straits, I'd really like to see how perfectly you protect your own."

"Don't get too cocky, you bastard." Qin Yu raised his wrist, a glint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes. "I won't let you be so smug!"

The air between them was tense, as if a spark could fly at any moment. In just an instant, the way they addressed each other changed, and the situation shifted dramatically, leaving Yu Yuetong unsure of which side to take. She lowered her shoulders slightly, pondering how to break free from this turbulent situation.

Just then, footsteps sounded outside the door, and Qin Xian's voice boomed like a storm: "Qin Reng, I heard you were with that girl?"

"Dad, I—" Qin Reng hesitated, looking at Yu Yuetong, his heart filled with turmoil.

Yu Yuetong's heart tightened, and she quickly grabbed Qin Reng's hand, her gaze firm, signaling him to stay calm. At this moment, Mo Qingcheng turned to the right, blocking the doorway, and gave a somewhat apologetic look. "This is truly a complicated situation. The matter between you two is really intriguing."

"Something happened? Do you think I should call Grandpa?" Qin Yu's voice was filled with anxiety, as if he was trying to find a foothold for the family matter. A complex mix of emotions filled the enclosed space.

"No, please don't—" Yu Yuetong hurriedly interrupted, afraid that things would worsen. After all, she didn't know how to face the situation next.

"I know you have some things to do, but this is really not the time to cause trouble," Qin Reng whispered a reminder. Yu Yuetong pressed close to him, her hands clasped together, and the connection between them gave them a bit of courage.

Just then, the door was suddenly pushed open, and Qin Xian rushed in, his face full of anger. "What are you doing in there? Have you forgotten that this is home and you can't say it's a private matter?"

Yu Yuetong was startled, leaning back slightly as she realized the seriousness of the situation. She turned around, trying to find a reasonable excuse, but found that her words froze under the cold gaze of Qin's father.

"I was just—" she hurriedly tried to find the words, but was interrupted.

"Why are you arguing with him for nothing!" Qin Xian's voice was crystal clear, his authoritative tone like a fierce cheetah, leaving her with almost nowhere to hide. This power was like a sharp knife, piercing straight into her heart, leaving her momentarily helpless.

On one side was the rising regret, and on the other, an invisible dark cloud that was pushing Yu Yuetong's mood into the abyss. She hated herself for not being calm enough, and then her emotions surged like a tide, with a dramatic panic rising in her heart. She didn't want to be anyone's emotional crutch; she wanted to have control over her own clear mind.

In this tense atmosphere, she cast a questioning look at Qin Reng, seemingly anticipating his reaction. At that moment, Qin Reng was also suppressing his anger, standing beside her with a firm gaze that revealed a hint of helplessness.

"Don't hurt her. She's one of the ones coming home. If anything happens, come at me." Qin Reng snapped out of his daze and spoke up for Yu Yuetong. His firm tone carried a hint of composure, as if he were making a vow to shoulder the burden himself.

These words were like a burning passion, and as soon as they were spoken, they provoked Qin Xian to open his eyes in fury.

Qin Xian's cold gaze was like an icy knife, piercing the tense atmosphere that was brewing between Yu Yuetong and Qin Reng.

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