Ten diligent days: the fields are still

Chapter 289 Eavesdropping

Outside the door, Yuan Lai stood quietly. The tightly closed door seemed like an invisible barrier, separating the inside and outside of the house into two worlds.

She didn't intend to eavesdrop, but Mosin's words reached her ears bit by bit.

Because she suddenly remembered something she had forgotten, she hurried back to ask Zhao Zhao for some scales. Who would have thought that she would accidentally discover those shocking secrets.

It turns out that there are so many unknown stories behind Qingtian’s death.

Thinking back to the pain and struggle Qingtian experienced in the last stage of his life, Yuan Lai's heart couldn't help but tighten.

In particular, Qingtian's physical condition had deteriorated extremely as early as the 10th, but he insisted on waiting until Dundun returned before leaving. It turned out that Qi Rong was secretly helping him.

When Qingtian left, Yuan Lai could see the reluctance and confusion in her eyes, and she had already prepared to accompany her. But Qingtian chose to push him away at the last second, which, looking back now, was full of profound meaning.

All of this had actually been evident for a long time, but she just didn't notice it at the time.

Yuan Lai was equally surprised that Qi Rong was about to leave. Although she had always known that Qi Rong had a long life and had never harbored any illusions about their long-term companionship, the thought of not even being able to spend a few short decades with him still made her feel a sense of loss.

When would the singer Yun Qing wake up? Should she prepare herself mentally for Qi Rong to leave her at any moment? A tidal wave of thoughts washed over Yuan Lai, plunging her into a daze.

Just like that, Yuan Lai stood motionless at the door of the ward like a sculpture, until a nurse slowly came over pushing a cart full of medicines and equipment, gently pushed open the door and prepared to change Yun Qing's medicine. The conversation in the room stopped abruptly.

Everyone in the room turned to look at the door. Where their eyes met, there was an awkward silence. They didn't know how much of the conversation Yuan Lai had heard...

"Zhao Zhao, can I ask you for a few scales? I want to make a necklace for my mother before the New Year!"

Zhao Zhao stepped out of the room, lifted up her clothes, reached to her collarbone, and gently pulled, and a complete piece of scale was successfully removed.

What was amazing was that as soon as the scale left Zhao Zhao's body, it instantly transformed into a crystal clear green gem.

"Thank you, Zhao Zhao. Come and visit me when you have time." After taking the scales, Yuan Lai said goodbye to Zhao Zhao with a smile, then turned and left the hospital.

Zhao Zhao lay quietly by the door, his eyes following Yuan Lai's receding figure. He watched her walk out of the hospital gate before returning to the house, muttering to himself, "Looking at her behavior, it's very normal."

Mo Xin couldn't help but show a hint of disgust on his face, and said casually: "We didn't say anything excessive. If she really wants to commit suicide because of this, the underworld will definitely not take such a person in. In the end, she will just become a lonely ghost wandering around."

Hearing this, Zhao Zhao couldn't help but shrink his neck and thought to himself: He is worthy of being a man who can control the entire underworld. He is so cruel!

Meanwhile, Yuan Lai searched for a suitable shop and finally found one that looked like it had a lot of craftsmanship. She walked into the shop, handed the gem made of scales to the owner, and described in detail the necklace she wanted.

"I hope it can be processed into a rose pattern." Yuan Lai said softly, because roses are her mother's favorite flowers.

For Yuan Sheng and his father, Yuan Lai decided to take a simpler approach - directly purchasing ready-made gifts.

After all, based on her understanding of the father and son, no matter how exquisite the gift was, they would probably just take a look at it and then put it on the table to gather dust.

On the way home in a taxi, Yuan Lai sat in the back seat, his thoughts gradually drifting away.

She flipped through the album and her eyes stopped at a photo of a sunny day. In that photo, she was standing in the yard, the sun shining on her face.

Qingtian had never seen her true appearance. In her eyes, Yuan Lai was just a calico cat that received special care.

However, Yuan Lai clearly remembers the look Qingtian gave her when he left, which was full of reluctance and hesitation. But at the last critical moment, Qingtian still chose to save her.

Qi Rong was right. If he had really made up his mind to attack Qingtian, it would have been a difficult hurdle for him if she had known about it.

People have double standards and always have some bias in their hearts. When Yuan Lai arrived at Houdoumen, he was more surprised than uneasy. Even if he lost his life in the end, he would probably just blame it on the fickleness of fate.

But if someone destroys this beautiful relationship, then that person will stand against her.

Qi Rong knew her so well, she was selfish.

The moment she heard that Qi Rong was leaving, all she could think about was how to keep him, for fear of losing this close friend.

Yuan Lai's mind was racing. She didn't remember how she got off the car, how she paid the money, or how she got home. When she woke up and went downstairs, she saw ten people sitting neatly in the living room. She thought she had entered the wrong house and subconsciously ran out.

Haohao suddenly jumped up from the soft sofa and blocked Yuan Lai, who had already opened the door. He shouted, "Why are you running? This is your home!"

At the same time, Xiao He also caught up and closed the door steadily, "Your father, mother and brother are in the kitchen."

After hearing what the two of them said, Yuan Lai carefully took in the familiar surroundings. Yes, this was undoubtedly her own home.

However, she was filled with confusion and bewilderment. Logically, shouldn't these ten people be busy working in various corners of the city right now? Why had they all suddenly gathered at her house?

Dun Dun said, "How about you go wash your hair first?"

Yuan Lai touched her hair and suddenly wanted to die. How could she come down with such a mess on her head?

Ashamed.

She ran upstairs, quickly washed up, then washed and dried her hair and tied it into a ponytail at the back of her head.

After changing clothes and going downstairs, Yuan Lai was attracted by the warm scene in the house.

The TV was playing the first season of the show, and various fruits, nuts and other snacks were placed on the coffee table.

Yuan'er sat leisurely on the sofa, cracking melon seeds in her mouth, making crisp "crunching" sounds.

"Uncle and aunt are busy in the kitchen." Yi Bo pointed in the direction of the kitchen and led Yuan Lai in the way.

"We wanted to help, but we were all driven out."

Yuan Lai walked towards the kitchen and saw three people busy working in the kitchen. Pots and pans collided with each other, making a clanging sound, and a rich aroma wafted out, filling the entire kitchen.