Live-in Son-in-law
Chapter 548: Pretentious

Chapter 548: Chapter 548: Pretentious

Someone did come after all. Everyone initially thought Qin Yi was just making things up to not face losing.

"I’ll get the door." Liu Yiren said as she walked towards the entrance.

"Wait a second." Qin Yi narrowed his eyes slightly and sneered, "I’m afraid the visitor is not friendly."

Yun Mengyao asked, "What do you mean?"

"A powerhouse at the Nascent Soul Realm."

The expressions of all the women changed subtly.

"Why don’t we pretend we didn’t hear anything?" suggested Duan Yiyi.

Qin Yi rolled his eyes. There was no avoiding a visit from a Nascent Soul Realm powerhouse.

"Yiren, go and open the door."

Liu Yiren nodded. With Qin Yi around, there was nothing to fear.

Qin Yi swiftly moved to the second floor, put on a mask; the news of his survival must remain hidden for now.

Liu Yiren stepped forward to open the door.

Outside stood a handsome young man dressed in black silk, smiling with his hands clasped behind him.

"Who are you looking for?" Liu Yiren asked.

"I am Nan ZaiXu. Is this Qin Yi’s residence?"

"Aren’t you aware that Qin Yi sacrificed himself? If you want to find him, you should either search underground or summon his spirit." Liu Yiren said with a serious expression.

Nan ZaiXu’s mouth twitched several times. If it weren’t for Liu Yiren’s innocent demeanor, he would surely think she was mocking him.

"Are you Miss Liu Yiren?" Nan ZaiXu asked.

"You know me?"

"Qin Yi spoke of you. We hit it off famously and became fast friends. Over tea, he mentioned Miss Liu, saying you were intelligent, beautiful, charming, and generous. Today, seeing you proves his words weren’t in vain." Nan ZaiXu smiled warmly, exuding the air of a refined gentleman.

However, Liu Yiren wasn’t swayed. Despite Nan ZaiXu’s handsome looks, compared to Qin Yi, he was a world apart. Hence, a handsome man’s charm had no effect on her.

"You and Qin Yi instantly became friends? How come I’ve never heard him mention you?" Liu Yiren looked at him with suspicion.

"Qin Yi was friends with everyone under the sun. It’s only natural he wouldn’t mention me. Yet I often reminisce about discussing philosophy over tea with him. Those were treasured moments. Alas, fate was cruel, and heaven showed no mercy, letting Qin Yi fall victim to treachery."

Nan ZaiXu expressed profound regret and sorrow, "As Qin Yi’s close friend, I’ve come today to check on his widow, to see if there’s anything I can assist you with. It is my responsibility."

"Then you can kill the Vermilion Bird and avenge Qin Yi."

Nan ZaiXu’s eye twitched. Revenge, is she joking? That’s the Vermilion Bird Guardian God, pursuing death more like. Yet his resolve was firm as he said, "Miss Liu, rest assured, should the opportunity arise, I will definitely strike down the enemy and avenge Qin Yi’s death, bringing peace to his soul."

"Yiren, invite the guest in." Xia Yanbing called from inside.

Liu Yiren stepped aside: "Please come in!"

"Thank you!" Nan ZaiXu courteously bowed slightly before entering.

Facing away from him, Liu Yiren pursed her lips, thinking: Pretentious fraud.

As Nan ZaiXu walked in, he was stunned to see the room full of exceptionally beautiful women, each one a world-renowned beauty.

Xia Yanbing frowned slightly, offering a light cough.

Nan ZaiXu was startled back to reality, his face flushed with embarrassment. He quickly straightened his expression and bowed, "I am Nan ZaiXu, a close friend of the late Qin Yi. I came today, first, to pay respects to my dear friend, and second, to see if I can assist in any way."

Xia Yanbing spoke calmly, "On behalf of Qin Yi, thank you. I am Qin Yi’s wife, Xia Yanbing, and these are Qin Yi’s family."

A trace of jealousy flashed in Nan ZaiXu’s eyes. Qin Yi, that good-for-nothing, really knows how to enjoy life. He’s a collector of beauties, having gathered so many stunning women of all sorts and temperaments.

Upon noticing Xia Yanbing’s slightly swollen belly, he sighed internally, thinking, such a peerless beauty wasted on the likes of Qin Yi.

Having already slipped once, he constantly reminded himself of his goal. Power first, then comes the beauty. Once he has the talents on the Youth Ranking under his command, all the beauties in this villa will be his, with none escaping.

"May I ask where Qin Yi’s memorial is? I wish to pay my respects."

Xia Yanbing smirked inwardly, my husband is alive and well; I fear you’ll be disappointed, treacherous people.

"Apologies, Qin Yi never liked such formalities, so no memorial was set up."

Nan ZaiXu nodded slightly, "Qin Yi was indeed a free-spirited and unrestrained person, which is why we bonded instantly. It’s this quality of his I admire most."

As he spoke, Nan ZaiXu retrieved a White Jade Bottle from his bosom, "Inside is a Jade Clearing Pill, crafted with dozens of herbs using an ancient formula. It has miraculous effects for beauty and slowing aging. Please, Miss Xia, accept it. I came to check on the late friend’s widow and feel at ease now that you all are well."

"Should anything arise, should someone trouble you, feel free to inform me. Goodbye!"

Xia Yanbing accepted the White Jade Bottle and nodded slightly in thanks, then said, "Yiren, see Mr. Nan out."

Nan ZaiXu gracefully bowed again, without any entanglement, then turned and headed towards the door.

His visit was merely to curry favor, to leave a good impression on Xia Yanbing and the others. The Jade Clearing Pill truly possesses the effects of enhancing beauty. Which woman doesn’t care for her beauty? He knew overly prolonging the visit would annoy them, so it’s best to retreat strategically—advancing by retreating.

The youth on the ranking list all admired Qin Yi. If Xia Yanbing acknowledged him as Qin Yi’s friend, winning over these talents would be twice as effective. Once accomplished, he intended these beauties with positive impressions of him to become part of his harem.

Waking to wield the power of the world, sleeping with beauties in his lap, that is every man’s ultimate dream.

Thinking of his looming success, Nan ZaiXu couldn’t suppress a smug smile.

If he glanced back now, he’d see Xia Yanbing and the others looking at him as if he were an idiot. Even Liu Yiren saw through his pretense; how could Xia Yanbing and the others not?

However, before Nan ZaiXu reached the door, a knock resounded again.

Xia Yanbing and the others were taken aback. Who could it be this time?

Liu Yiren looked back at Xia Yanbing, seeing her nod slightly, then proceeded to open the door.

Outside stood a handsome young man in white, holding a Jade Fan. Behind him was a burly middle-aged man.

These were none other than Mo Buwen and his subordinate Cheng Ju.

"Are you also a friend of Qin Yi, here to mourn him?" Liu Yiren asked.

"I am..." Mo Buwen was about to introduce himself, but upon spotting Nan ZaiXu behind Liu Yiren, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

Nan ZaiXu narrowed his eyes, looking at Mo Buwen with a smug grin.