But if we were to keep count, I think Ive visited you more recently, right? Qingsi cant compare to me.

You Yi nearly could not withstand the heat any longer. He gained some sense of clarity when he heard Yue Tingfeng.

Yue Tingfeng inclined his head, looking into You Yis glazed eyes. He gave the bottled water to the other man. Youre impressive, being able to stay here for so long without getting heatstroke.

You Yi took the bottle and wrested the cap open, drinking half the bottle in one go. He poured the rest of the water over his head. Lucidity washed over him.

It looks like you know everything, Yue Tingfeng said.

You Yi did not reply.

Since you liked my mother-in-law, you should understand this: Qingsi is her only daughter, Yue Tingfeng continued. I dont care what you want to do, but dont drag her into it, and dont hurt her. If you do, Ill kill you. I dont care if you are the big boss or the little boss in the You family.

I wont drag her into anything, You Yi answered. Youre with her now. You better stay by her side, take care of her.

Yue Tingfengs lips pressed into a thin line. You dont have to tell me that. Ill definitely protect my own woman, the future bearer of my children.

You better remember what you said, You Yi warned coldly. If you mistreat her, Ill make sure you suffer.

Thank you for being so concerned about my woman, but I wont let that happen. From what I see, youre intent on doing something; otherwise youll go dead with madness.

Its none of your business.

Yue Tingfengs lips quirked into a mirthless grin. Geez. I dont care. Youre not my father-in-law. However, let me tell you that whatever happened that year isnt as simple as it seems. Theres a lot of complications going on in the background. Ive always been investigating why Mrs. Nie was abandoned and then set up for death, but I cant find a proper breakthrough. Otherwise, I would have exacted revenge for her a long time ago, before you came along.

You Yi stayed silent, brows drawn together into a frown.

I dont have much to tell you anyway. You folks from the You family spell bad news. If you really care about Qingsis wellbeing, you better stay away from her.

Yue Tingfeng stalked off with a wave of a hand after he finished talking.

Mom, Im going, he tacked on at the last minute. Do catch up nicely with your old friend. Ill see you next time.

You Yi pondered over Yue Tingfengs words. What other secrets lay within the year Qiuping died?

It was over five oclock when Yue Tingfeng hurried back home from the suburbs. He bought some barbecued meat along the way.

At night, he coaxed Yan Qingsi and Mrs. Yue into having a few bottles of beer together.

Mrs. Yue had a low alcohol tolerance, so their housekeeper took her to bed once she finished eating.

Then Yue Tingfeng dragged Yue Tingfeng into their room, a salacious smile on his face. He locked the door behind them.

He wheeled around and lunged forward, pulling Yan Qingsi into an embrace. Didnt you say that you wanted to eat me? Come on.

Ive just eaten. Im a little full, Yan Qingsi said.

Then its time for a little exercise to digest all that food.

Yan Qingsis lips twitched amusedly. This b*stard had no shame. Did you really think that Im that animalistic? she heard Yue Tingfeng say as their limbs tangled. Ill make sure you sleep well tonight.

Yan Qingsi grinned.

At night, Yan Qingsi thought that she could sleep, but her brain was wide awake again. Yue Tingfeng, how long will you love me for? she asked.

I dont know, he mumbled sleepily.

Yan Qingsi did not reply. She silently turned over to her side so that her back faced Yue Tingfeng. She should have known

Strong arms clamped around her waist. She leaned into the warmth of his chest. Because I dont know when Ill die, she heard him say.