Chapter 106: No, What Right Does He Have!

Driven by curiosity, Yalan stepped into the living room.

Soon, she saw Song Yalan, dressed in a yellow cheongsam, clinking wine glasses with a middle-aged man.

That man was none other than Qi Yushu—the very person who had clashed with Chu Fei.

Yalan knew Qi Yushu well. She was aware he had been her mother's first love.

However, back then, the Qi family disapproved of her mother, considering their social standings mismatched, and they did everything to keep them apart. Ultimately, the two went their separate ways.

Since then, disheartened, her mother had left Yun City for Long City, where she met and married Yalan’s father, becoming Mrs. Guan.

Mother and daughter were close, sharing everything with each other.

Yalan was also aware that over the years, Qi Yushu had sought out her mother, though to avoid any misunderstandings, her mother always brought family members along to meet him.

It was during one such meeting that Yalan first came to know Qi Yushu—a charming and refined gentleman, who left a fairly good impression.

But tonight’s private meeting was a first.

As Yalan mulled over these thoughts, Song Yalan and Qi Yushu noticed her arrival.

Qi Yushu frowned slightly. Hadn’t Song Yalan said she would be home alone tonight? Why had Yalan come back?

Song Yalan looked at Yalan in surprise, a bit embarrassed, and asked, “Guan, weren’t you supposed to sleep in the dorm tonight?”

“I was, at first. But after going to a gathering, my mood soured, so I wanted to come home and sleep with you,” Yalan replied. Then, noticing Qi Yushu, she added, “Uncle Qi, am I interrupting something?”

In truth, Yalan had come back hoping to gauge her mother’s reaction about Jiang Yunqi by telling her the news.

She hadn’t expected to stumble upon this scene.

Qi Yushu waved her off, saying, “Interrupting? You saying that sounds so distant, girl!”

Though he spoke casually, a shadow briefly crossed his face.

Song Yalan grew even more awkward. She didn’t want her daughter to misunderstand and hurriedly explained, “Nonsense! Uncle Qi helped me a great deal. I’m just cooking dinner for him tonight.”

“What help? And you even cooked yourself? I’m not that lucky!” Yalan sat beside her mother and asked, “After the Ouyang family was destroyed, didn’t our finances collapse?”

Song Yalan looked gratefully at Qi Yushu. “Uncle Qi lent us three billion to get through that crisis.”

“Such a great favor deserves a meal. Isn’t that fair?”

The three billion had actually come from Chu Fei through Tan Yingyao.

How had it become Qi Yushu’s credit?

In reality, it was a fundamental misunderstanding.

Song Yalan had never known Chu Fei’s true identity. Since Tan Yingyao hadn’t made things clear, she naturally assumed the only person capable of providing such funds was Qi Yushu.

Qi Yushu, seeing his chance, played along, hoping to win her heart with this gesture.

So far, everything seemed to be going smoothly.

Song Yalan was fully convinced. If he pressed his luck tonight, he might even find himself in her bed.

He hadn’t expected Yalan’s sudden appearance to disrupt his plans.

Yalan was stunned. “Uncle Qi, you really gave Mom three billion?”

“It’s just a trifling sum. Not worth mentioning,” Qi Yushu feigned modesty. “As long as I can help Alan, whether it’s three billion or thirty billion, I wouldn’t bat an eye.”

He was boasting.

Though the Qi family was the foremost clan in Yun City, three billion was still a significant amount requiring family approval. Moreover, they looked down on Song Yalan. How could they have agreed to it?

Song Yalan had her doubts too but was easily persuaded by Qi Yushu’s empty promises—claiming the family had accepted her and that he intended to marry her.

In truth, Qi Yushu only wanted a free ride tonight.

Whether his secret would come to light later didn’t matter; once he was in, he wouldn’t lose out.

“Well, we really must thank Uncle Qi properly!” Yalan poured a glass of red wine and raised it to them. “Cheers!”

Qi Yushu was momentarily taken aback.

Then, excitedly, he clinked glasses with the two women.

After watching Yalan down her wine, a lecherous smile crept onto his lips. Unexpected gains indeed!

“Where did you go tonight?” Song Yalan asked, feeling flushed but brushing it off.

“I went singing with Qiqi, and oh, Chu Fei was there too,” Yalan replied. “Mom, it turns out Qiqi is one of Chu Fei’s fiancées, and they’re already together!”

Upon hearing this, Song Yalan’s wine glass slipped from her hand to the floor.

Only one thought filled her heart: Chu Fei had truly moved on with someone new.

Why? How could he?!

Seeing her mother so upset, Yalan asked gently, “Mom, why are you so worked up? Didn’t you two clarify things?”

“What is there to clarify with him?” Song Yalan snapped angrily. “I never had any relationship with him to begin with!”

“Who he chooses to be with is his business. Don’t ever mention him again!”

Her denial only proved how much she actually cared.

Yalan saw through it but said nothing, sighing softly.

Perhaps fate had destined mother and daughter to fall for the same man.

Meanwhile, Qi Yushu’s mind was buzzing with doubts.

Chu Fei? Wasn’t he just the pretty boy next to Meng Ziyi?

From what he heard, this pretty boy had some sort of connection with Song Yalan!

Could it be that the three billion actually came from him…?

The more he thought about it, the more suspicious he grew.

He couldn’t help but ask, “Alan, what exactly is your relationship with Chu Fei?”

“He’s my nominal fiancé…” Song Yalan answered truthfully, though she withheld some details—like the mark Chu Fei had left on her.

Qi Yushu was furious inside.

That brat not only predicted bloodshed for him but now had his woman in his sights?

Still, this confirmed that the three billion had indeed come from Chu Fei.

Relieved to be here tonight, Qi Yushu thought, or he would have missed this golden opportunity.

“Mom, what’s wrong?” Yalan suddenly exclaimed. “I feel like my whole body is on fire…!”

Song Yalan felt the same.

Since earlier, an inexplicable fire had been burning inside her, impossible to extinguish.

Seizing the moment, Qi Yushu stood and embraced Song Yalan.

“Alan, my love for you has never changed. I’ve missed you all these years. Will you be with me?”

Song Yalan tried to push him away but felt powerless.

A strange illusion appeared in her eyes—the man before her suddenly transformed into Chu Fei.

“You’ve got a new love and abandoned me, you scoundrel!” she murmured drowsily, mistaking Qi Yushu for Chu Fei.

Instead of pushing him away, she reached up and cupped his face.

This only excited Qi Yushu further.

Knowing the drug’s effect had taken hold, he lifted Song Yalan into his arms and headed toward the bedroom…!