Chapter 119: Qi Xueyao is Really Pregnant, Qi Lin Hits the Wall - The Rich Second-Generation Villain With No Morals

Chapter 119: Qi Xueyao is Really Pregnant, Qi Lin Hits the Wall "Jiang Lei, I think it's not worth it. There are so many second-hand houses around, and they're quite decent too." Qi Xueyao didn't want to see any more disputes and tried to persuade Jiang Lei. Jiang Lei anxiously explained, "Xueyao, you have no idea. This particular house is on special offer, it's half the price of any other house in this neighborhood." "This property is a one-off; you'll never find something like it elsewhere if you miss this." "Indeed, there's only this one house available. You won't find another place like it elsewhere," said Jiang Lei vehemently. Just then, the tightly shut door creaked open. In the room appeared someone Jiang Lei never expected to see. "Qi Lin?" "What are you doing here?" Seeing Qi Lin emerge from the room, Jiang Lei was startled, his speech faltering with shock. A hint of helplessness flitted across Qi Xueyao's beautiful eyes. She truly suspected Qi Lin had installed a tracking device on her. Otherwise, why would Qi Lin be wherever she appeared? "Aren't you here to buy a house? I'm here to buy one too," Qi Lin shrugged, giving Jiang Lei an answer that was both exasperating and baffling. Suddenly, a dreadful thought crossed Jiang Lei's mind. The real estate agent had just mentioned that the house was already sold to someone. Could it be... "Are you the buyer of this property?" Jiang Lei looked at Qi Lin in disbelief. "Bingo!" "You got it right, but sadly, there's no prize." Qi Lin's lips curled into a lazy smile. "Qi Lin, why are you always targeting me?" "You're a second-generation rich kid; finding a girlfriend should be easy for you. Why do you have to compete with me for Xueyao?" "Especially when she's your cousin!" Jiang Lei clenched his fists tightly, glaring at Qi Lin with anger. "You do remember she's my cousin? Did I ever give you permission to pursue her?" "Besides, have some self-awareness, would you? I have a lot on my plate every day; I don't have time to pick on small fries like you. I bought this house because I'm waiting for its value to increase." "You can tell it's a valuable property, can't you?" Qi Lin remarked dismissively, clearly unruffled by Jiang Lei's presence. He was not just striking the protagonist's mindset; he was also crushing the hero's spirit. Once someone loses their wits, they become a heap of flaws and weaknesses. Moreover, there was no explaining to Jiang Lei why Qi Lin was targeting him. In their past life, Jiang Lei had been filled with a hatred for Qi Lin that plunged Qi Xueyao into the depths of despair. In this life, how could anyone expect Qi Lin to greet him with a smile? Furthermore, the system had clearly instructed that as long as he was the protagonist, he must be crushed, or Qi Lin would only repeat the tragedy of their previous life. Therefore, there was no way to resolve the entanglement between Qi Lin and the other characters. It was either his demise or theirs. "You!" Jiang Lei was nearly apoplectic at Qi Lin's words. "Forget it, I don't want to be tangled up with the likes of you." "Xueyao, let's go. We can't stay here anymore; we can go look at other houses." Jiang Lei knew he couldn’t compete with Qi Lin, so he decided to retreat. His strategy now was to avoid confrontation; as long as he secured Qi Xueyao, he would still emerge as the victor. "Ding-a-ling~" Just then, Jiang Lei's phone rang. Looking at the caller ID, it was an employee from the training institute. Recently, the training courses were quite effective, and Jiang Lei had already recruited several young and pretty teachers, laying the groundwork for their initial business expansion. "Hello?" Jiang Lei answered the call. "Manager Jiang, something bad has happened; our training institute has been trashed. You should return immediately and take a look." The voice of the teacher on the other end was filled with urgency. "What?" Jiang Lei was startled, his heart sinking. The training institute was his last hope; if it could succeed, he had a shot at becoming a billionaire like Qi Lin. But if the training center collapsed, he could no longer stand his ground against Qi Lin. "Alright, I'm heading back right away. If possible, try to stabilize the situation, and then report to the police immediately to handle the matter." After instructing his staff, Jiang Lei hung up. "Xueyao, our training center was wrecked. Let's go back and take a look." Jiang Lei attempted to grasp Qi Xueyao's arm. But Qi Lin was quicker, snaking an arm around Qi Xueyao’s slender waist and pulling her toward him. "I have something to say to Sister Xueyao. If you wish to go back and check, then go ahead on your own." With a declaration of sovereignty over Qi Xueyao, Qi Lin didn't bother to hide his intentions. Watching Qi Lin holding Qi Xueyao close, Jiang Lei's eyes burnt with anger. But with the training institution teetering on the brink, he was trapped in a dilemma. Finally, Jiang Lei shot Qi Lin one last glare, seething, "If I find out you bullied Xueyao, I won't let you get away with it." With a regretful look cast at Qi Xueyao, he promptly turned and descended the stairs. "Was it you who sent people to wreck the training center?" Qi Xueyao bit her lower lip, casting her captivating gaze at Qi Lin. After going through so many recent events, she had grown more accustomed to Qi Lin's company. He was a formidable figure willing to resort to any means against his rivals for personal gain. In ancient times, he’d definitely be considered a prominent figure. "Sister Xueyao, how do you remain so astute? Are you going to call the police and arrest me?" Qi Lin toyed with Qi Xueyao's delicate hand, looking into her beautiful eyes. His willingness to admit it meant that even reporting him to the police wouldn't help. At this point, a shadow passed over Qi Xueyao's lovely eyes. She had always considered the training institute as a final hope against Qi Lin, but listening to his words, she and Jiang Lei were merely toys, mice strung along on a leash for Qi Lin to play with at his leisure. "Alright, don’t appear so utterly defeated. While you might not admit it, you're already mine." "Come on in, I have a surprise for you." Qi Lin led Qi Xueyao inside, hand in hand, invitingly into the room. "Since you're so smart, knowing I sent people to wreck the training center, can you guess why I bought this house?" Qi Lin guided Qi Xueyao around every corner of the house, presenting her with a puzzling question. "What motive could you have? You're not doing it just to go against Jiang Lei, nor is it to make me move out for you to harass." Qi Xueyao bit her lip, a hint of blush gracing her cheeks. To her, Qi Lin was a big bad wolf, and she was the little white rabbit he relentlessly pursued—escaping was futile. "Wrong! Completely wrong!" Yet Qi Lin offered an answer that further baffled Qi Xueyao. "Did you forget what I mentioned earlier? Would Jiang Lei's triviality warrant my constant attention?" "I purchased this place because I uncovered a substantial secret." Speaking these words, Qi Lin instructed Qi Xueyao, "Stand back a bit; I'd hate for you to get hurt." Qi Lin released her hand and stood to one side. Qi Xueyao had no idea what madness Qi Lin intended. With a mixture of curiosity and a small hint of wariness, she retreated to a corner. Qi Lin twisted his wrist, wasting no inkling of effort. For the first time before Qi Xueyao, he executed a show of SSS-level Muay Thai. "Boom!" Qi Lin directly punched a huge hole into the TV back wall, thick as a palm. At that moment, the true face hidden behind the TV wall was laid bare before Qi Xueyao's eyes. "This..." At first intrigued, Qi Xueyao's eyes now widened as disbelief dawned upon her. What did she discover? The entire wall was hollow, stuffed with layers of cash neatly wrapped in vacuum-sealed plastic bags. "I stumbled upon this spot as a cache used by a businessman." "But the businessman unexpectedly succumbed to a heart attack, and the secret was taken to his grave." "No one else knew he had stashed money here." "There should be no less than ten million in this wall." Qi Lin didn't idle, carefully extracting bundles of money from the cavity. Wow. What a harvest indeed. Even though Qi Lin’s family was wealthy, having billionaire status, even they wouldn’t easily mobilize such a large sum in cash at once. "Sigh~" Hearing about the enormous stash hidden within the walls left Qi Xueyao astounded. What did over ten million in the year 2002 imply? For a regular person, the savings from a lifetime of hard work wouldn’t come close to such an amount. Even if Qi Xueyao’s training company burgeoned, it would require at least five years or more to substantially increase assets. "In other words, had Jiang Lei purchased this property, he could have instantly transformed into a wealthy second-generation offspring." "By investing this money in the training company, within three years, both of you could have become millionaires." "But too bad, I'm committed to stomping the ant that is Jiang Lei, depriving him of the woman he loves and destroying all his hopes—plunging him into despair." Qi Lin stated with a smile. At that, Qi Xueyao almost fainted. Indeed, had Jiang Lei secured the property, perhaps both of them might genuinely have broken free from Qi Lin's clutches. Yet, the devious man before her knew even this concealed secret. How ever could Jiang Lei stand a chance against such a terrifying opponent! "And you're not worried I'll report this to the authorities now that you've shared this with me?" Qi Xueyao’s captivating eyes locked onto Qi Lin. She couldn't grasp why, despite knowing she despised him, Qi Lin dared to reveal such an enormous secret to her. "Misery loves company, if I took everything myself, maybe I'd fear it. But here's the issue: I'm splitting this cash with you." "Besides, Sister Xueyao already surrendered her purity to me, and without using protection that night, you might even be pregnant with my child by now~" "If you call the police, with such a large sum of money having no clear source, I'll be sent to jail. Aren't you worried that the child in your belly won't see their father when born?" Qi Lin tossed the money onto the ground, approached Qi Xueyao from behind, and wrapped his arms around her waist, touching her stomach gently. Qi Lin wasn't sure if Qi Xueyao was pregnant, but he aimed to exploit a woman's maternal instincts. After all, Qi Xueyao was just a young woman in her early twenties, and he didn't believe she could remain stone-hearted. Indeed, hearing Qi Lin's words, Qi Xueyao's body stiffened, even forgetting to push Qi Lin away. "He's offering me half the money? Since when has he been so generous?" "Could it be he knows that day was my risky period and that I might be pregnant?" "My heavens, who would've thought the sly and ruthless Qi Lin could show a tender side because of his bloodline." Qi Xueyao's cheeks flushed with a touch of red. It's often the occasional softness from a villain that touches the heart the most. Qi Xueyao fell silent, making no mention of her earlier intention to call the police. "So, could it be that only now you're realizing that this 'big bad' is actually the perfect match for you?" "If Jiang Lei got his hands on that kind of money, do you think he'd tell you and give you half?" "Didn't Jiang Lei just say he wanted to buy the house? Did he mention putting your name on the property deed?" Qi Lin teased, playfully whispering as he held Qi Xueyao's slender waist. Had Qi Xueyao initially disliked Qi Lin, she wouldn't have believed his enticing words. But now, having given herself to Qi Lin and suspecting she might be carrying his child, uncertainty clouded her gaze as she bit her lower lip. "Yes, when Jiang Lei talked about buying the house, he never mentioned my name. Does he really love me as much as I thought?" After the dust settled, Qi Xueyao found herself more influenced by Qi Lin. Watching Qi Xueyao slowly distance herself from Jiang Lei, amusement glimmered in Qi Lin's dark eyes. If Qi Xueyao was indeed pregnant with his child, Qi Lin intended for her to give birth. A child would be the strongest bond between a man and a woman, and he didn't believe Qi Xueyao would stubbornly refuse to be his if that day came. As for giving half the money to Qi Xueyao, Qi Lin hadn't lied. However, that would only happen after Qi Xueyao had the child. She hadn't fully returned to him in spirit; a few million, even a few thousand, he'd not hand over in this situation. "What are you doing? Let go, you scoundrel." Qi Lin, finding Qi Xueyao enchanting, attempted to kiss her. Her cheeks turned crimson as she tried to shove Qi Lin away. "Don’t test my patience. I’m still in the mood to toy with Jiang Lei. If you exhaust my patience, I’ll have him dealt with tomorrow." A cold gleam flashed through Qi Lin's dark eyes. Qi Xueyao froze, her face blushing as tears welled up, she ceased her struggles, surrendering to Qi Lin’s kiss. "Jiang Lei, I’ve lost my innocence now, and the only thing I can protect is this bit of dignity." "I hope you won’t blame me as there’s nothing more I can do." "My greatest fear right now is being bullied by Qi Lin while trying to urge him not to harm you. Yet, I don't know how much longer I can protect you. Truly, I'm exhausted." Women can find countless reasons for actions beyond their control. Did she really kiss Qi Lin to prevent him from hurting Jiang Lei? "You—you're hugging too tight. Stop, you're making my stomach hurt." Startled, Qi Xueyao pushed Qi Lin away, speaking indistinctly. Qi Lin cast a peculiar look at Qi Xueyao. Was she genuinely concerned about her stomach? Could it truly be that those days were indeed her risky period? Otherwise, why would she mention it? Of course, Qi Lin found the notion amusing. It’d only been a couple of days; an embryo hasn't even formed, so what’s she talking about? She must be out of her mind. As soon as she said it, Qi Xueyao regretted, her face flushing crimson. Oh no, what on earth was she talking about? Regardless, she’d inadvertently admitted to giving herself to Qi Lin and possibly being pregnant. Realizing this, Qi Xueyao closed her captivating eyes, pretending to be an ostrich, letting Qi Lin have his way. Yet Qi Xueyao never pondered one question. If she truly disliked Qi Lin, why didn’t she choose to terminate the pregnancy? Instead, a part of her seemed to anticipate this child’s arrival into the world. Ah~ What a conflicted dilemma. "Running around with Jiang Lei will get tiresome." "Stay home and rest these days. I'll ask my mom to make chicken soup for you, and when you’re comfortable, I’ll settle that training mess." Driving, Qi Lin took Qi Xueyao back home. All along the way, Qi Lin kept chattering. Having dealt with Qi Lin’s antics for so long, it was Qi Xueyao’s first time hearing such endearingly comical concern. She stifled a laugh, not betraying her feelings to Qi Lin. That Sunday, on the second day of the Little Lobster Cuisine Festival, Fang Yuanyuan and Qi Feng were still bustling about there. If Fang Yuanyuan stayed home, Qi Xueyao would have no chance of leaving; under the watchful eye of that shrewd mother-in-law of theirs, she wouldn’t get past the front door. After instructing Aunt Chen to keep an eye on Qi Xueyao, preventing her from running astray, Qi Lin drove to an elegant coffee shop. "To scam some money, Li Jiaming made Chen Shuyi his girlfriend earlier, even bringing two major family projects to the city renovation company." "If Li Jiaming discovers a profit of millions only to realize the company belongs to me, how would he react?" "With a bit over thirteen million in hand, acquiring the city renovation company would be a breeze." He dialed the city renovation company's deputy manager, Zhang Man, a slight twitch in his lips. "I’m Qi Lin, CEO of Tianlin Group. We hosted the first Lobster Cuisine TV Festival in China." "Get your boss ready; I'm intending a high-value purchase of your renovation company." "The price can be negotiated in detail. I'll be waiting at Arthas Café."