Chapter 84: Cousin Arrives

Qiu Yindang was on the verge of tears. He had thought that tonight he would finally recover, and perhaps even enjoy himself for once, but in the end... In the end, damn it, he was frightened by Qin Tian yet again!

Mi Xue gazed at Qin Tian, who had suddenly appeared before her, her eyes sparkling with a dazzling light—a joy that comes from surviving a calamity.

Climbing up from the floor, Qiu Yindang desperately wanted to question Qin Tian: Why the hell do you keep ruining my plans over and over again? But he didn’t dare. All he could do was look at Qin Tian with a face full of grievance, wanting to cry but unable to, wanting to retort but lacking the courage.

Why is it that wherever he goes, Qin Tian’s shadow is always there? Could it be that Qin Tian is his destined nemesis?

Qiu Yindang decided this wouldn’t do. He needed to call his uncle Qiu Lang at once and have him send several masters over immediately.

Qin Tian glanced at Qiu Yindang, his eyes seeming to say: “Here’s a look—figure it out yourself.”

Then, he scooped Mi Xue into his arms and left the room, leaving behind a furious Qiu Yindang.

“Qin Tian, just you wait!” Qiu Yindang ground his teeth in hatred and instantly pulled out his phone to call his uncle Qiu Lang.

Carrying Mi Xue, Qin Tian returned to his room and ran into Nangong Xiao’e, who was waiting at the door.

“Brother Qin Lei, you’re amazing!”

“Hey, little miss, since my brother just played the hero and saved the beauty, shouldn’t you marry him as a reward?” Nangong Xiao’e looked at Mi Xue, still nestled in Qin Tian’s arms.

“???” Mi Xue was completely bewildered.

“You… can put me down now.” Realizing that Qin Tian was still holding her, Mi Xue’s face suddenly flushed bright red.

Already a stunning beauty, her bashfulness at that moment made her look like an exotic fruit emitting a delicate fragrance, impossible to resist a taste.

Qin Tian steadied his racing heart and motioned for Nangong Xiao’e to untie the ropes around Mi Xue’s wrists and ankles, then finally set her down.

“Thank you,” Mi Xue said softly.

“You’re that famous star, Mi Xue, aren’t you?” Nangong Xiao’e had been racking her brain earlier, but at last, it clicked who Mi Xue was.

Wasn’t she the most popular and beloved idol actress at the moment?

But unlike the typical pretty-faced pop stars, Mi Xue was not only pure and beautiful, but her acting skills were also superb.

Naturally, with beauty and talent, she was adored by countless fans.

It was said that the number of wealthy young men chasing after Mi Xue could circle the globe hand in hand!

“Mhm,” Mi Xue nodded.

“Wow! It’s really you! Quick, sign ten autographs for me! My friends and I are all your devoted fans!” Nangong Xiao’e grabbed some paper and a pen from the table and stuffed them into Mi Xue’s hands.

Mi Xue was left completely dumbfounded.

“Don’t mess around,” Qin Tian said to Nangong Xiao’e, shaking his head helplessly.

“How did Qiu Yindang manage to capture you?” he asked, turning to Mi Xue.

“I was at a banquet. Someone must have drugged my drink,” Mi Xue replied, a little embarrassed. She had let her guard down and almost let the villain succeed.

“Shall I take you home now?” Qin Tian asked.

“If it’s convenient, I’ll call my agent and have her pick me up,” Mi Xue said. In fact, they were already staying at the Imperial Grand Hotel, but after what had just happened, she now had a psychological shadow about the place and couldn’t possibly stay there any longer.

“All right, call your agent then,” Qin Tian nodded.

About half an hour later, Mi Xue’s agent Song Fangmei arrived.

Song Fangmei was a mature woman who looked a bit older but was very well-maintained. For a young star like Mi Xue, it was important to have an experienced agent to protect her.

“You’re Qin Lei, right?” Mi Xue asked before leaving, having heard Nangong Xiao’e call Qin Tian by that name.

“Uh, that’s my old name. This girl’s used to it and can’t change all at once. I go by Qin Tian now,” Qin Tian replied, ruffling Nangong Xiao’e’s hair.

Nangong Xiao’e puffed up her cheeks, looking somewhat annoyed.

“Oh, here’s my card. I owe you a favor,” she said, handing Qin Tian a private business card.

Qin Tian accepted it with both hands, smiling and tucking it into his pocket without even glancing at it.

Mi Xue felt a twinge of disappointment—why didn’t he even look at the card?

“Aunt Song, let’s go,” Mi Xue said to Song Fangmei.

“Mm.” Song Fangmei nodded.

As for reporting Qiu Yindang for kidnapping and attempting to assault her, Mi Xue had no intention of doing so. Such matters, if blown out of proportion, would only lead to greater complications. In this industry, there were often many things one had no choice but to endure.

“Did you fall for him?” Nangong Xiao’e teased after Mi Xue had left.

“I’m not some animal who thinks with his lower half like Qiu Yindang,” Qin Tian replied, immediately messing up the hairstyle that Nangong Xiao’e had just fixed.

“Brother Qin Lei, if you mess with my hair again, I’ll really get angry! Haven’t you heard? You’re not supposed to touch a girl’s hairstyle!” Nangong Xiao’e said, baring her small canine teeth.

“I’m going to mess with it!” Qin Tian ruffled her hair again…

And so the two of them started wrestling, tumbling onto the bed…

Five minutes later.

“Stop, stop! Enough, let’s take a break. Let me ask you, are you going back?” Qin Tian called for a truce.

“Back where?” Nangong Xiao’e asked.

“To the Jiang family, I doubt you want to go. So where else are you headed? Back to where you came from?” said Qin Tian.

“No way! I’m staying with you!” Nangong Xiao’e shook her head resolutely.

“What about all your family in the organization? Don’t you care about them?” Qin Tian asked.

“I’ll stay a few more days, then go back.”

Thinking of her sisters in the Little Moth assassins’ group, Nangong Xiao’e felt a sense of responsibility, but she was still reluctant to leave Qin Tian behind.

“So where are you going to stay these next few days?” Qin Tian asked.

“I’ll stay here. After all, it’s your hotel,” Nangong Xiao’e replied, patting the bed.

“…,” Qin Tian covered his face, finally deciding to let her do as she pleased.

The next morning, after having breakfast with Nangong Xiao’e, Qin Tian hurried back to the Jiang family estate.

After all, he was still technically on the Jiang family payroll. Even if there were no fixed working hours, he should at least show his face in front of Jiang Tianxiang.

Leaving Nangong Xiao’e at his hotel felt a bit like hiding a beauty in a golden house, didn’t it?

Damn, what an evil thought…

When Qin Tian took a cab back to the Jiang family’s residence, he was immediately puzzled to see an old car parked at the entrance. Did they have a guest?

Jiang Tianxiang had long ago given Qin Tian a set of house keys, but out of courtesy, Qin Tian never used them. Instead, he knocked at the door.

Shen Xiaoqing answered. Qin Tian glanced inside and saw Jiang Tianxiang, Jiang Yingying, and a strange man sitting on the sofa. None of the three looked happy.

“Yingying’s cousin is here,” Shen Xiaoqing whispered to Qin Tian.

Her cousin? Judging by the gloomy faces in the room, something was clearly amiss.