After Disabled A was Reborn, She Got Scummed Again - Chapter 15

The car fell into a brief silence. Qin Xiao glanced at her with a puzzled expression before shifting her gaze back forward.

“You really mean that? It all depends on what I want?” Chu Qiyan looked up at her, her almond-shaped eyes sparkling like polished obsidian. In them was a flicker of something called hope, and the reflection of Qin Xiao’s face—clear and bright—seemed to give it life.

“Yes,” Qin Xiao nodded calmly.

“Why?” Chu Qiyan asked seriously, both confused and curious.

“Why does there have to be a reason? If you want it, then that’s enough.” Qin Xiao replied with an easy air, as if it wasn’t anything worth fussing over.

She didn’t understand why Chu Qiyan kept pressing the issue—wasn’t her answer clear enough?

Chu Qiyan stared at her slightly upturned, fox-like eyes—eyes that always carried a sharp edge—but for the first time, she found them stunning. They reminded her of a tranquil spring lake, soft and still, with a quiet power that soothed the heart.

She suddenly broke into a smile.

Qin Xiao had the authority and the ability. If she said she could make it happen, then she would. And if she was offering this chance—this support—then maybe… it was okay to believe in her, just this once.

“Alright then, I’ll count on you from now on, Qin Xiao.” Chu Qiyan’s smile blossomed, gentle yet full of quiet determination.

The heavy cloud that had been hanging over her heart finally lifted. With Qin Xiao’s words, everything seemed to lighten. It was a kind of indescribable relief—the kind that comes from knowing someone’s got your back.

She suddenly realized she wasn’t afraid anymore. Whatever the Chu family tried to do to her… it no longer mattered.

Whatever reasons Qin Xiao had for helping her, for standing by her, didn’t matter either. This—this was enough. She didn’t need to overthink it. Just take things one step at a time. Besides, compared to those toxic people… Qin Xiao was far better, wasn’t she?

A bright, radiant smile lit up Chu Qiyan’s face. She turned to gaze out the window. The sun was shining high, casting a warm glow over the world outside. Life was blooming everywhere. Her smile deepened unconsciously.

Qin Xiao’s cold, fox-like eyes curved slightly, and the corners of her lips tugged upward as if she were smiling too. She glanced at Chu Qiyan—she looked much better like this.

The pitiful little puppy no longer seemed so anxious and lost.

Qin Xiao looked away, but a thought came to her—something that still involved Chu Qiyan.

“Do you know the terms of our engagement agreement? ” Qin Xiao asked.

The engagement between Qin Xiao and the Chu family was primarily focused on the plot of land located in the west of the city, which Qin Xiao had her eyes set on.

Up to now, most people thought it was just a worthless patch of land, even the Chu family. But that cunning old fox, Chu Peng, had kept a backup plan. The engagement between her and Chu Qiyan was just a prerequisite.

He wanted ten percent of the profits from the commercial development after the land was developed. Naturally, Qin Xiao refused. The details were still up for negotiation, but at least for now, the development rights to that land were firmly in her hands.

“You mean the plot in West City you discussed with my father? I know about it,” Chu Qiyan replied, fully aware of the situation. Chu Qian had always mocked her, saying she was just a pawn in the Chu family’s schemes. And her father, Chu Peng, wanted her to take advantage of her engagement to dig up information on Qin Xiao—trade secrets, essentially.

Everyone had their own agendas. Chu Qiyan was the only one who had been sacrificed in this situation.

“What do you think about it?” Qin Xiao looked up at her. The smile on Chu Qiyan’s face faded a little, and her clear black-and-white eyes were filled with thought.

“I don’t know. But if it’s something you want, then it must be valuable.” She had looked into the land as well. It was out in the middle of nowhere, with barely any residents nearby. It seemed worthless—otherwise, why would it have sat vacant for so long?

She turned to meet Qin Xiao’s eyes, her expression serious. There was not a trace of flattery in her voice.

Qin Xiao was a business prodigy—someone who had made waves in the industry, often called a market bellwether. If she saw value in something, then there was value there.

“Is that so?” Qin Xiao gave a faint smile but didn’t say more.

“Do others know about this?” Qin Xiao suddenly asked, as if something had occurred to her.

“Just my father and Chu Qian.” Chu Qiyan gave her a surprised look but answered truthfully.

She didn’t know why Qin Xiao asked that, but she understood the importance of confidentiality in business.

“I remember Jingyan University has a corporate internship program. Come intern at my company,” Qin Xiao said lightly, as if she were mentioning something trivial.

“Huh?” Chu Qiyan blinked. With her grades—top three in her department—it wouldn’t be hard for her to land a spot in a project team at Qinlang Group. Typically, students were expected to intern at their own family businesses to gain practical experience.

She hadn’t expected Qin Xiao to bring the matter up on her own.

“You don’t want to?” Qin Xiao raised a brow. This was a great learning opportunity. The Chu family’s small company was probably a mess—and who knew what kind of shady tricks they might pull?

“It’s not that… I just need to talk to my father first.” She didn’t have the authority to decide on this kind of thing. That was always the way it was in the Chu household. If she made the decision on her own, Chu Peng might explode.

“Alright,” Qin Xiao nodded and didn’t push the matter.

Before long, they arrived at the headquarters of Qinlang Group.

Although Chu Qiyan had often passed by Qinlang Group, this was her first time entering the headquarters. Standing before the towering building, she couldn’t help but compare it to the Chu family’s modest company—it was like heaven and earth.

But before they could even step inside, a familiar figure came rushing toward them—more precisely, toward Qin Xiao.

“Sister Qin! You really came to the office!” Shang Niannian’s delighted voice rang out as she rushed over, dressed in a soft pink Chanel-style dress. Her makeup was bright and charming, and every wave of her curled hair radiated elegance and care.

Instinctively, Chu Qiyan took two small steps to the side.

Qin Xiao caught the movement from the corner of her eye, noting it with quiet amusement. Her fiancée certainly knew when to back off.

“What are you doing here?” Qin Xiao asked, her gaze falling on the smiling girl in front of her, a trace of helplessness flickering in her expression.

“I came to see you, Sister Qin,” Shang Niannian replied bluntly, her beaming smile never fading, eyes filled with joy.

“…Why are you here too? Chu… Chu Qiyan?!” Her gaze slid past Qin Xiao and landed on the figure standing beside her. The smile instantly vanished from her face, replaced by obvious displeasure.

“I brought her,” Qin Xiao replied coolly in Chu Qiyan’s place. “Assistant Liu, let’s go inside.”

The group began heading into the building, leaving Shang Niannian behind, looking stunned and frustrated. She stomped her feet twice in annoyance before hurriedly chasing after them.

“You come with me,” Qin Xiao called out, halting Chu Qiyan just as she was about to quietly slip away with Zhang Qian and the others.

Chu Qiyan, ever tactful, had intended to leave them alone. She had no interest in getting caught in whatever drama might unfold between Qin Xiao and Shang Niannian.

“Where are you going, fiancée?” Qin Xiao said loudly, clearly on purpose.

Chu Qiyan glanced at Shang Niannian. As anticipated, her expression immediately darkened. She shot Chu Qiyan a fierce glare, eyes brimming with resentment and disdain, as if she had stolen something that rightfully belonged to her.

Well… technically, she had taken the title of Qin Xiao’s fiancée.

“…Coming.” Hearing Qin Xiao call her that again, Chu Qiyan felt a strange sense of resignation wash over her. She forced a gentle smile and walked up to join them.

Meanwhile, Zhang Qian remained her usual composed self, heading off to lunch with Tian Shi, who looked wide-eyed and excited about everything around her.

All along the way, Shang Niannian stayed glued to Qin Xiao, chattering happily. But the moment her eyes landed on Chu Qiyan, her face would sour again.

Chu Qiyan couldn’t help but smirk quietly to herself. Seriously… she hadn’t even done anything. Is it truly necessary to respond with such hostility?

Soon, the group reached Qin Xiao’s office.

Chu Qiyan followed a few steps behind, deliberately slow, as if trying to keep her distance. It was obvious she didn’t want to insert herself between Qin Xiao and Shang Niannian.

“Fiancée,” Qin Xiao suddenly called, turning her gaze sharply onto her. Her tone was cool and detached as she propped one hand on the armrest of her wheelchair. Her sleek black hair spilled down her shoulders, brushing against her pale wrist. She looked regal and untouchable, like someone who belonged on a cloud, far removed from the dust of the mortal world.

“…I’m coming,” Chu Qiyan responded stiffly, forcing herself forward.

She wore a faint smile, but inside she couldn’t help thinking: Qin Xiao is totally using me right now—to drive Shang Niannian away.

“Qin-jiejie,” Shang Niannian pouted coquettishly, clearly feeling neglected. Her glare toward Chu Qiyan could have set something on fire.

“What is it, Qin Xiao?” Chu Qiyan lowered her head, staring at the tips of her shoes. She figured it was best to slip away quickly before things got more awkward.

“Fiancée, are you really that indifferent to me?” Qin Xiao suddenly said, her usual coolness tinged with a teasing lilt. The corners of her lips lifted ever so slightly, and a trace of amusement flickered in her eyes. The faint smile softened her entire demeanor, making her pale features look even more striking—elegant and refined.

Chu Qiyan had just raised her head with a gentle smile, ready, but the moment she looked up and saw Qin Xiao like this, she froze.

The tips of her ears began to flush pink.

A beauty trap? was her first thought. She wouldn’t go this far just to get rid of Shang Niannian… would she?