C35 They Were in Love!

Is that so? Why is she so slow to catch on?

"When did you first notice?" Shi Qian inquired further.

Baili Yi pondered for a moment and murmured, "It must have been that time, right?"

They had always sensed that Master Zhan had a special regard for Shi Qian.

But it became clear that he had feelings for her a few months back.

At that time, Master Zhan hadn't yet taken over as the family head. The second son from the third branch had his eye on Shi Qian and suggested to Master Zhan that she be given to him.

Master Zhan's expression darkened immediately, and he crippled the man right there in the third branch's household.

When Master Zhan was enraged, no one dared intervene.

From that day forward, it was evident to all that Shi Qian was meant to be with Master Zhan.

"Which incident?" Shi Qian asked, puzzled.

Shi Qian was unaware of this event. Baili Yi thought for a bit and recounted the entire incident to her.

Shi Qian looked at Baili Yi in astonishment. "Are you serious? Master Zhan crippled the Second Young Master?"

"Absolutely, it's true. Everyone is aware of Master Zhan's temper. When he's angry, the fallout is always severe."

Shaang Sizhan was known to be domineering, ruthless, and cold-hearted, reserving his sole tenderness for Shi Qian.

However, he could also be imperious with Shi Qian.

Take his possessiveness, for instance; there was no room for negotiation.

Baili Yi added, "But you shouldn't feel any remorse. Despite the fallout with the third branch, Master Zhan still became the family patriarch, didn't he?"

Shi Qian responded nonchalantly, "Remorse? That guy had it coming."

Baili Yi laughed. "Exactly, he got what he deserved."

Shi Qian kept up her jogging.

Despite her casual tone, she was somewhat taken aback.

After all, the Second Young Master Shang was Master Zhan's cousin. Even though that scoundrel certainly needed a lesson, Master Zhan's act of crippling him in his own family's home over her was audaciously bold.

She suddenly recalled Shaang Sizhan's warning: 'If he truly gets jealous, things will get complicated!'

The thought crossed her mind: if he ever became truly jealous, would this demon unleash havoc?

Shi Qian felt a sudden chill!

Fortunately, Jiang Ci saw her as just one of the guys and harbored no inappropriate desires.

Otherwise, things could have gotten complicated.

"Right!" exclaimed Baili Yi while running, suddenly speaking up again, "Did you guys... take any precautions? It's a bit early for an accidental pregnancy. Do you want me to prescribe some medicine for you? Don't worry, it won't harm your body in the slightest."

Three lines of exasperation creased Shi Qian's forehead...

Baili Yi was convinced she had been up to no good with Master Zhan.

She couldn't be bothered to explain and retorted, "No need! If it happens, I'll have the baby."

Baili Yi was speechless.

After her run, Shi Qian went upstairs to freshen up before heading to school.

Sheng Xu didn't seek her out today, granting her some peace.

At lunchtime, she played games with Wen Ke'er, taking her to the utterly challenging Level 8 map. Overwhelmed with excitement, Wen Ke'er hugged her and yelled, "Daddy!"

Later in the afternoon, after class, Shi Qian called Jiang Ci to find out his location and then hopped into a taxi to meet him.

While in the taxi, Shi Qian noticed in the rearview mirror that a car had been following her.

She suspected it was Wen Yiran.

Having leverage over Wen Yiran, Shi Qian figured the woman was likely scheming to investigate her.

Unconcerned, Shi Qian settled into a comfortable position, pulled out her phone, and launched the game.

Half an hour later, the taxi pulled up in front of a posh car detailing salon.

The salon wasn't overly large but exuded luxury, specializing in custom car modifications. The garage was filled with an array of sports and racing cars.

Shi Qian stepped out of the taxi, strode into the lobby, and took the elevator.

Wen Yiran remained seated in her car, gripping the steering wheel, her gaze lifting to the salon's sign.