Chapter 12: Staying for the Night

After a moment of shock, Su Xiaonai answered truthfully,

"Yes."

The old lady secretly opened an eye. Knowing her plan had succeeded, a smile flashed across her eyes.

Still, she pretended to be weak.

"Xiaonai, please help me over. I want to rest."

Su Xiaonai nodded and helped the old lady to the guest room. After tucking her in, she left quietly.

Looking at the man who was deep in thought on the couch, Su Xiaonai felt a tinge of sympathy. His grandmother could be hard to deal with.

For the first time, Su Xiaonai wanted to comfort Qi Lingyan, but before she could say anything, he interrupted her thoughts.

Qi Lingyan stared at Su Xiaonai coldly, as if he had seen through her. His lips curled up in disdain.

"Isn't that what you wanted?"

Hearing this, Su Xiaonai exclaimed,

"Excuse me!?"