The Tycoon's Mysterious Darling Wife
Chapter 307 - 308. Qin Yan’s Plan (29 more)

Chapter 307: 308. Qin Yan’s Plan (29 more)

Nancheng Yan Family.

Yan Anbang just reached the front door of his home when he saw Yan Shengyu, his eyes brightened, "Sheng Yu is back, why didn’t you go in?"

Yan Shengyu looked indifferent, "No need, I just came to drop something off for you and then I’ll leave." He handed over the items he was holding.

Yan Anbang took them, "Why bring things home, Daddy has everything." He said this, but his heart was actually very pleased; since their falling out over the issue with marrying Qin Yan, Shengyu hadn’t contacted him at all, even ignoring his phone calls.

"It’s not for you, Xiao Xi asked me to bring it to you," Yan Shengyu said coldly and turned to leave.

"Shengyu, can’t you really forgive Daddy?"

Yan Shengyu, with his back turned to Yan Anbang, said, "Who you marry is your choice, and I have no right to interfere. Whether or not I stay in touch is my choice, and you have no right to interfere. I just hope you don’t tell Xiao Xi any of this; she has just recovered from her illness, and I don’t want her to remember anything about the past."

Yan Anbang watched his son’s departing figure and couldn’t speak for a long time. When Shengyu was out of sight, he finally turned and went into the house.

"What’s wrong?" Qin Yan noticed his complexion and asked with concern.

Yan Anbang shook his head, unwilling to say.

Qin Yan did not ask further, "Come and eat first."

Yan Anbang sat down at the table; as the two of them were eating, Qin Yan suddenly asked him, "You haven’t come back for over half a month; are you very busy with work?"

"Yes, our Military Region is planning a joint military exercise with the Beijing Military Region, so there’s a lot to do. I have to leave early tomorrow."

"Is it that urgent?"

"Yes, the leaders are really prioritizing this exercise. Everything has to go off without a hitch, so I need to personally oversee it. These next few days, don’t wait up for me at night; you should go to bed early."

Qin Yan nodded, "Okay, I know. Take care of yourself at the base, too."

After dinner, Yan Anbang retreated into his study, and Qin Yan, looking thoughtfully at the closed door, eventually turned and went back to the bedroom.

An hour later, after her bath, Qin Yan still hadn’t seen Yan Anbang, so she went downstairs to make a cup of tea.

"Anbang, may I come in?" Qin Yan knocked on the study door and asked softly.

"Come in."

Qin Yan opened the door and saw Yan Anbang sitting at the desk, head bowed, writing something. She placed a cup of tea on the desk, "Work is important, but your health is even more so. Don’t push yourself too hard."

Yan Anbang looked up and smiled, "I’m almost done here. Go to sleep; I’ll go to bed after I finish."

"I won’t be able to sleep by myself. Let me stay here, I promise I won’t talk."

Yan Anbang knew he had been neglecting her because of work lately and didn’t object. Seeing his unspoken consent, Qin Yan happily took a book off the shelf and sat down in a chair to read.

Yan Anbang wrote for a while longer, then leaned back in his chair, massaging his forehead. Seeing this, Qin Yan got up, came behind him, placed her hands on his forehead, and gently massaged it.

"You think you’re still young, don’t you? You don’t even know how to take care of your own body," Qin Yan complained as she massaged.

Yan Anbang chuckled, "It’s just for this period. Once the exercise is over, things will get easier. After this is finished, I’ll have a few days off. Then, I’ll spend quality time with you, and if you like, we can go somewhere close for a vacation."

Hearing this, Qin Yan smiled, "I don’t mind about the vacation, I’m just worried about your health."

Yan Anbang patted her hand and pulled her into his arms, "Yanyan, I’m in good shape."

Qin Yan gave a seductive smile and wrapped her arms around Yan Anbang’s neck, "I know."

Her look was suggestive, and freshly bathed, adorned in a loosely tied robe revealing glimpses of her pale skin beneath, she emitted a faint scent of body wash. To Yan Anbang, it was a blatant invitation, and his gaze gradually deepened.

He bent down and kissed Qin Yan’s neck while she flashed a victorious look, passionately reciprocating Yan Anbang’s advance.

Dry tinder met fierce flame, and soon the two were rolling together, emitting blush-worthy sounds that filled the study.

Qin Yan was especially enthusiastic that night, from the study to the bedroom, then to the bathroom. By the time Yan Anbang fell asleep, it was already two hours later.

Qin Yan made sure Yan Anbang was truly asleep before getting up and heading to the study, where the windows were closed and the room was filled with a strong scent of hormones.

Qin Yan walked straight to the desk, picked up the document on top, studied it carefully, a slight curl to her lips, and then placed the document back where it was before leaving the study.

Her body bore ambiguous marks everywhere, as she silently watched the man asleep in bed, her eyes filled with hatred.

The next morning, when Yan Anbang woke up, Qin Yan had already prepared breakfast. Seeing Yan Anbang, she instantly smiled, "You’re up, come and have breakfast."

"Why don’t you sleep a bit more?" Seeing the weariness in her eyes, Yan Anbang said with compassion.

Qin Yan smiled gently, "You’re leaving in the morning, and I wanted to make you breakfast so you wouldn’t be hungry. Anyway, I have nothing else to do at home all day, and I can catch up on sleep after you leave. Hurry up and sit down to eat, otherwise you’ll be running late."

Yan Anbang looked at the sumptuous breakfast on the table and felt even more compassion for Qin Yan, this woman whom he owed so much.

As he left the house, Yan Anbang handed Qin Yan a card, "If you’re bored at home, go out for tea and shopping with your friends, or take a trip with them."

Qin Yan pushed the card back, "I have money on me. I haven’t even spent what you gave me last time."

Yan Anbang stuffed the card into her embrace, "Go buy some things you like. Don’t wrong yourself."

Qin Yan accepted the card, "Alright, then I’ll keep it for now, and I’ll say when I find something I want to buy. Actually, I do want to go abroad soon. There’s a fashion show in F-country that I want to check out."

Yan Anbang never interfered in these matters, "If you want to go, then go. Remember to pack properly."

Qin Yan nodded and only returned home after watching Yan Anbang depart.

**

Shen Qinglan was out shopping with Jin Enxi today when she received a call from Daniel, asking her to visit the studio. Ever since the last fire at the gallery, Daniel had changed locations. The gallery and the studio were now separate but not far from each other. The gallery was still being renovated, while the studio had already resumed normal operations.

When Shen Qinglan and Jin Enxi arrived, Daniel was on the phone with someone, his face beaming with a smile. After he saw them, he hung up the call, "Qinglan, I have some good news for you."

Shen Qinglan raised an eyebrow, "What is it?"

Seeing her indifferent expression, Daniel said, "Qinglan, this really is great news. Can’t you be a little excited?"

"Just spit it out, why make so many demands?" Jin Enxi said, clearly impatient.

Daniel’s expression turned serious as he spoke, "Qinglan, I just got word that there will be an international oil painter’s salon in F-country in half a month, and you have received an invitation. Are you excited?"

Shen Qinglan looked at him with a nonchalant expression, "What’s there to be happy about?"

Daniel choked, "This is a salon that only the world’s renowned painters can attend. There are less than fifty people worldwide who can participate, and you’ve received an invitation. It’s an affirmation of your talent. Aren’t you supposed to be happy?"

Shen Qinglan responded with a bland "Oh," her demeanor unfazed, "Is attendance mandatory?"

"Having received an invitation, not attending won’t be good for your future development. Especially since you’re still young, this invitation is the result of several artists recommending you," Daniel revealed the insider information.

Shen Qinglan thought about it and asked, "How long will it be?"

"No more than a week."

Finally, Shen Qinglan nodded, "Then I’ll attend it."

"I’ll go with you. It just so happens that Andre is there these days. We can also check on Cissily. I’m sure she’s with Andre," Jin Enxi said.

Daniel was naturally more than willing for them to join.

"Also, I remember there’s a fashion show happening in F-country recently. Might as well have a look. All these problems lately have sapped my mood for shopping."

Shen Qinglan shot her a speechless glance; she wondered who had just gone on a shopping spree in the mall.

After Shen Qinglan agreed, Daniel gave a definitive response to the other party. The rest wasn’t for them to worry about.

"Qinglan, I’ve heard some interesting news recently. Do you want to know?" After the official matters were settled, Daniel said with a sense of mystery.

Jin Enxi looked at him with disdain, "If you have something to say, just say it. Don’t beat around the bush."

"It’s about that woman, Catherine. Frank has publicly announced he’s cutting ties with Catherine; she is no longer his student."

Hearing this, Shen Qinglan showed a trace of interest, "What happened?"

"Do you remember when we went to the art festival in Xueli City? On the way back from Chicken Heart Island, our yacht had an incident. We all thought it was targeting Frank and that you were just caught in the crossfire accidentally. The local police couldn’t find any useful clues, but recently Frank discovered that Catherine had orchestrated the whole thing to kill you. Apparently, your fame at the art festival provoked her jealousy."

Upon hearing this, Jin Enxi immediately clenched her teeth in anger, "That damned woman. Exposing just a bit of her dirty laundry last time was too easy on her. Women like her should be sent to meet God so they can properly confess in front of Him."