Return as the king, but only want to protect her

Chapter 14 Enemies Meet on a Narrow Road

Qin Yi's pretty face flushed red as she gave Ma Chao a cold look.

Meanwhile, she was intensely curious about where Yang Chen had been and what he had done over the years.

Yang Chen had actually been able to send Zhang Guang flying seven or eight meters with a single kick—no ordinary person could possibly do

that. And now, suddenly, a ferocious, muscular man like Ma Chao had appeared. "Did he become a leader of some underground g**g during those five years he disappeared?" Qin Yi suddenly thought.

If Yang Chen knew what she was thinking, he would be amazed at her rich imagination.

As Yang Chen, holding Xiaoxiao, passed Ma Chao, he suddenly whispered, "This isn't the Northern Territory. Don't get anyone killed!"

"Don't worry, Brother Chen. I know my limits!" Ma Chao replied.

Qin Yi happened to overhear their conversation, and her suspicions were reinforced. Could they have actually killed someone?

She was nearly in tears. What kind of place was the Northern Territory? Who were they?

The entire way, Qin Yi didn't dare to breathe, driving obediently, fearing that Yang Chen would anger her and kill her to silence her.

Inside the car, Xiaoxiao held Yang Chen's neck tightly, refusing to let go, fearing she'd lost her father again.

Twenty minutes later, they finally arrived at the Qin family compound.

As soon as they entered, they ran into Zhou Yucui. Seeing Yang Chen hugging Xiaoxiao, her expression suddenly changed. She grabbed a nearby broom and chased after Yang Chen, beating him.

"You bastard, you dared to come to my house?" Zhou Yucui gasped.

After Qin Yi knew Yang Chen's 'secret,' how could she dare let her mother act like a spoiled child in front of him? He quickly grabbed his mother's hand, "Mom, don't be impulsive. He's just sending Xiaoxiao home and leaving right away!"

Xiaoxiao burst into tears, "I don't want to be a wild child without a father..."

Qin Xi and Qin's father rushed over upon hearing the noise. "What happened?"

Qin Yi recounted the whole story. Qin Xi's heart ached. "From today on, you stay home!"

Everyone was shocked. How could Qin's mother let Yang Chen stay? "Are you crazy? If I leave him, what will happen to you and Wang Jian?"

"Mom, do you really have to force me? If you want him to leave, then Xiaoxiao and I will go with him," Qin Xi choked back tears.

If it weren't for her daughter, she would never have kept Yang Chen, even if it meant death. She just wanted her daughter to have a complete family.

Yang Chen was deeply surprised. He had never expected Qin Xi to let him stay in this family. He dreamed of being with Qin Xi and his daughter.

Qin Yi also advised at this time: "Mom, just think of it as Xiaoxiao's sake, let him stay for now!"

Seeing his daughter's pained expression, Qin Dayong also sighed and advised: "Since my daughter said so, then let him stay!"

Zhou Yucui glared at her husband fiercely, knowing in her heart that it was impossible to drive Yang Chen away, so she said: "You can stay, but you have to pay 5,000 yuan in rent on time every month. I will draw up a contract for you! If you agree, you can stay."

Not to mention 5,000, even if it was 50 million, he would be willing.

Yang Chen quickly agreed and followed Qin Xi and Xiaoxiao upstairs.

Watching the three of them depart, Qin Yi's eyes were filled with complex emotions. She sighed softly, thinking to herself, "If that incident hadn't happened five years ago, and you were truly in love, how wonderful would that be?"

Soon, bursts of cheerful laughter emanated from Qin Xi's room. Zhou Yucui's face was filled with displeasure: "You're all a bunch of ungrateful people!"

"Mom, I'm not an ungrateful person. Once I marry into the Su family, who will dare to look down on us?"

Qin Yi knew Zhou Yucui was unhappy, so she hugged her neck affectionately and said with a smile.

At the mention of the Su family, Zhou Yucui's unhappiness vanished, and she said happily: "The Su family sent such a large gift, and you were hired by the Yanchen Group. It's really Yiyi who has made me worry less. From now on, Mom is counting on you to live a good life."

That night, Xiaoxiao unscrupulously slept on the floor with her father. It was her first time sleeping with her father, and the little girl was so happy that she fell asleep very late.

Looking at his daughter in his arms, Yang Chen's face was filled with satisfaction, but the guilt in his heart deepened.

Qin Xi lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep, her mind a turmoil.

"Are you worried about the partnership with Yanchen Group?" Yang Chen suddenly asked.

Qin Xi said coldly, "Shut up! Don't bother Xiaoxiao!"

Yang Chen smiled bitterly and said nothing more. This was destined to be a sleepless night.

The next morning, when Qin Xi woke up, Yang Chen had already left.

Five years of military service had shaped Yang Chen's daily routine, and morning training was a must.

Xiaoxiao had just opened her eyes when she realized her father was gone, and she started crying again.

No matter how Qin Xi tried to comfort her, Xiaoxiao wouldn't stop until Yang Chen returned. She clung to her father, refusing to budge.

By the time she finally got Xiaoxiao to school, she was already half an hour late.

Sanhe Group, top floor.

The conference room was packed, for today was the day the Zhang and Qin families of Jiangzhou signed a contract.

The Zhang family was a second-rate family in Jiangzhou, but they had nearly become a first-rate family last year, their assets far surpassing the Qin family's.

"Xiao Fei is truly amazing! He even managed to secure a partnership with the Zhang family."

"That's nothing! Xiao Fei even has connections at Yanchen Group. Once Qin Xi returns home empty-handed, Xiao Fei will step in and negotiate a partnership. It won't take more than a minute."

"Did you know? That silly Qin Xi waited all day at the Yanchen Group gate yesterday, but she didn't even get through. I was practically laughing! Haha!"

The conference room erupted in smoke, everyone gathered around Qin Fei, laughing and talking loudly.

"There are only two days left. If the partnership isn't secured, Qin Xi should be kicked out of the Qin family. Then, I'll take you all to see the show," Qin Fei declared smugly.

"Haha, this is the first time I've ever wanted time to pass quickly," someone remarked with laughter.

Just then, footsteps suddenly echoed in the corridor outside, instantly silencing the clamor.

Old Master Qin, accompanied by a middle-aged man, entered the conference room, chatting and laughing.

"Let me introduce you all. This is Mr. Zhang, the next heir to the Zhang family. Today, he is here on behalf of the Zhang family to sign a cooperation agreement with our Qin family. Welcome everyone!" the old man introduced.

After some mutual flattery, the two sides entered the agreement signing process.

But at this moment, Qin Xi and Yang Chen hurriedly arrived at the company.

"Sorry, Grandpa, Yang Chen and I were delayed by sending Xiaoxiao to kindergarten." Qin Xi apologized as soon as she entered the meeting room.

Mr. Zhang, who was about to sign, subconsciously looked up when he heard the word "kindergarten" and saw Yang Chen at a glance.

"It's you!"

Mr. Zhang slammed the pen heavily on the table.

Yang Chen only then noticed that this person was Zhang Guang, who he had kicked away at the kindergarten yesterday.