Boarding Life

Chapter 729 729

Wan Huarou furrowed her brows upon hearing those words.

Qin Qi noticed and couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong, is this matter difficult to handle?"

Wan Huarou gently nodded, "Yes, your matters in the neighboring province aren't a secret, all the factions are actually aware of it. I'm also aware of the situation regarding your apprentice."

"The main issue is, only Cai Nian and his men have clues about who kidnapped your apprentice, and we haven't even seen them at all."

"Moreover, this didn't happen in the Martial Arts District, so we have nothing to go on!"

Qin Qi's face turned grim as well.

This was getting tricky.

He was very worried about Wu Shuangshuang, but now, her life or death is uncertain. She sincerely followed him, and now he's made a name for himself in the Martial Arts District, yet he can't even find her.

Seeing Qin Qi's downcast mood, Wan Huarou immediately comforted, "Don't worry, Qin Qi, I'll talk to my dad about it when I get back. With his connections in the Martial Arts District, he should be able to find some leads!"

Qin Qi could only nod with a slightly more relaxed expression.

Ultimately, even Wan Huarou wasn't very confident; it seemed like this matter was indeed hard to manage.

But just when he was feeling disheartened, suddenly, a voice called from the side, "Qin Qi!"

Qin Qi heard the somewhat familiar voice and couldn't help but turn his head to look.

He found that it was actually Ming Yao, whom he had met just yesterday.

Today, Ming Yao wore high-waisted pants and still had on high heels, her height seemingly overshadowing Wan Huarou just a bit.

She walked directly towards Qin Qi with a bright demeanor.

Wan Huarou watched with a cautious face, a bad premonition welling up in her heart.

Like a mother hen protecting her chick, she stood before Qin Qi and spoke harshly, "Ming Yao, what are you doing here? Are you even familiar with Qin Qi?"

Ming Yao looked at Wan Huarou's highly vigilant expression and smiled, "Wan Huarou, what do you mean by that? Even if I'm not familiar with Qin Qi, can't I still come to see him?"

"Instead, why are you being so overbearing? What exactly is your relationship with Qin Qi? Based on my investigation, you and Qin Qi don't seem to have any real boyfriend-girlfriend relationship."

"Besides, even if you two are involved, you're already so controlling before marriage. Once you're really married, you'd always be on his case, wouldn't you, Brother Qin Qi!"

Hearing this, Wan Huarou was so angry her face turned green.

Also, why did this tone and attitude feel so familiar?

No, isn't this her own line!

She's always been the one to tease others, but today she's getting teased instead!

Angry beyond words, Wan Huarou immediately retaliated, "Everything has an order of precedence; this is basic etiquette. Some people clearly know someone already has business with Qin Qi today, yet they still want to butt in."

"This isn't just being rude. It's being outright shameless!"

The two women exchanged sharp remarks, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.

Though Ming Yao and Wan Huarou both wore smiles on their faces, the challenge in their expressions was unmistakable.

Qin Qi, caught in the middle, immediately sensed the tension.

He hurried to smooth things over, "Uh, Miss Ming, do you need something?"

"Nothing much, I just want you to accompany me to my family," Ming Yao said, smiling sweetly. "I think, Brother Qin Qi, you surely won't refuse!"

Hearing this, Wan Huarou already made her judgments.

This Ming Yao was an opponent even stronger than Gu Xiaoyou.

Although Gu Xiaoyou is pretty, she isn't very smart; essentially, she's just an outcast. Adding her background, in Wan Huarou's eyes, she's insignificant!

But Ming Yao is different.

Her charm isn't inferior to Wan Huarou's, and her status is equally matched!

"This schemer, wearing those high heels, surely prepared for this!"

Qin Qi was perplexed, "Miss Ming, I have something else to do today; accompanying you home might be inappropriate!"

He couldn't understand what Ming Yao was thinking, but he definitely wouldn't agree.

Wan Huarou laughed joyfully beside him, "Not even familiar, and you immediately invite someone home, Ming Yao, do you have no shame!"

"Do you really think Brother Qin Qi is someone who would casually go home with you? Ha ha ha!"

Upon being rejected by Qin Qi, Wan Huarou visibly brightened up.

However, Ming Yao seemed to be prepared for this, and even being turned down by Qin Qi didn't faze her at all.

She smiled gracefully, "I already said, Brother Qin Qi won't refuse!"

Qin Qi was left baffled.

Wan Huarou's eyes also showed confusion.

Ming Yao smiled brightly and said, "Brother Qin Qi, what if I tell you that I can help you find your apprentice's whereabouts and location?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Qi was immediately intrigued, "Are you serious?"

Ming Yao smiled sweetly, "Rest assured, I'm treating you like treasure now. How could I deceive you? If I really tricked you, you wouldn't bother with me anymore, and I'd be very sad."

Qin Qi couldn't help but ask, "How sure are you that you can find my apprentice?"

"100%!" Ming Yao said with firm confidence.

Wan Huarou suddenly panicked.

Who would have thought, this Ming Yao directly grasped Qin Qi's weakness!

She bit her lip, "Ming Yao, you're talking nonsense; neither of us actually knows the situation at that time, can your Ming Family really see through the past and the future?"

Ming Yao smiled gracefully, "Wan Huarou, have you forgotten our Ming Family's capabilities?"

At those words, Wan Huarou immediately fell silent, unable to say anything.

Indeed, the Ming Family's abilities in this area are renowned throughout the Martial Arts District.

Seeing Wan Huarou's silence, of course, Qin Qi also believed in the substance behind Ming Yao's words.

Ming Yao continued, "Brother Qin Qi, don't misunderstand, asking you to go back with me is only to make it more convenient to find your apprentice."

Upon hearing this, Qin Qi no longer hesitated and declared decisively, "As long as I can find my apprentice, going to your place is not an issue!"

"Alright then, no time like the present, let's go now." Ming Yao smiled brightly.

Qin Qi immediately started off.

Watching the direction Qin Qi and Ming Yao headed, Wan Huarou stomped her feet in anger.

Really, she hadn't managed to bring Qin Qi home, yet Ming Yao managed that with just some maneuvers?

"I, I!!"

Wan Huarou bit her lip.

Impossible, being so passive, she was already at a disadvantage compared to Ming Yao; now Ming Yao also has that capability.

She was already beyond furious.

Who would have thought, they hadn't walked far when Ming Yao, cozily holding Qin Qi's arm, appeared even more intimate than herself!

This was undoubtedly a direct provocation to her!

"No, I must think of a way to win Qin Qi back!" Wan Huarou clenched her fists and made a firm resolution.