Fated to My Billionaire Husband

Chapter 579: Chapter 579 It’s So Tiring to Live Like This_1

“Click—”

Suddenly, a faint sound rang out. She violently pushed away the man before her, only to look down and see that he had fastened a bracelet on her ankle.

Jian Yufei’s face turned pale, instantly feeling as if the world was plunged into darkness.

Her world had been blanketed by a massive dark curtain, rendering it hopeless and lightless, where sunlight could no longer be seen.

“Rest well. I’ll ask Aunt Li to bring up some good food for you.” Ruan Tianling said, his smile gentle as he stood up and walked away.

“Just wait, I’m calling my daughter to come out!” Su Manhan said, making a phone call to Zhan Nanqing right in front of the security guard, “Nanqing, I’m outside the research institute now. The security guard is stopping me from entering; hurry up and come out.”

“Mom, why did you come? I’m working right now, really.” Zhan Nanqing answered the call; everyone around her was busy working, and she couldn’t just abandon her work.

“I’ve told you before, I’m very curious about what kind of person Professor Qiao really is, so I came today.”

Zhan Nanqing was shocked, could it be that her mom wanted to force her way in and that’s why the security guard stopped her?

Thinking of this, Zhan Qipei, fearing Su Manhan might cause trouble, quickly excused herself with a word to Qiao Jing and hurried out from the research institute.

Upon exiting, she saw Su Manhan confronting the security guard. Seeing her mother in this state gave Zhan Nanqing a headache, “Mom, why did you come?”

“See! My daughter came out. Can I go in now?” Su Manhan raised her chin and said to the security guard as soon as she saw Zhan Nanqing come out.

The security guard glanced at Zhan Nanqing but still didn’t speak.

“Oh come on, why won’t you let me in! My daughter is here now!” Su Manhan frowned.

“Mom, other than the staff, no one is allowed to enter the research institute casually.” Zhan Nanqing pulled Su Manhan aside and gave an apologetic look to the security guard.

Really, her mom was such an embarrassment!

“How about you sneak me in? I just want to have a look,” Su Manhan whispered.

Zhan Nanqing’s suspicion was confirmed. She had signed a confidentiality agreement at the institute; she absolutely could not reveal any information about Professor Qiao, “The security guard is right here, how am I supposed to sneak you in?”

“Wait until Professor Qiao comes out, then you can just secretly tell me, it won’t be a problem. Besides, I’m your mom, I won’t tell anyone else and make it difficult for you,” Su Manhan whispered, glancing secretly at the people around.

Zhan Nanqing didn’t even have to think before she refused, “I’ve already told you that I signed a confidentiality agreement; no matter what you say it’s useless, I won’t tell.”

Su Manhan’s face turned hues of anger; her daughter had been raised in vain.

“If you won’t tell, then I’ll just guess. I’ll stay here all day today; I don’t believe I can’t wait until Professor Qiao comes out.”

After Su Manhan said this, it just happened to be the time for the research institute to close. Su Manhan stared with wide eyes, scrutinizing every person coming out from the institute.

In her mind, Su Manhan ruled out the few old professors who had just come out; she had seen them before.

Not too much later, Su Manhan spotted an unfamiliar face walking out of the research institute.

Su Manhan immediately grabbed Zhan Nanqing and asked excitedly in a low voice, “Is it this man? I haven’t seen him before; is he Professor Qiao?”

As she spoke, Su Manhan scrutinized Zhan Nanqing’s expression in the dim light, trying to catch any trace of a clue on Zhan Nanqing’s face.

But Zhan Nanqing didn’t cooperate in the slightest, “I need to get back to work.”

“No way! You stay right here with me.” Su Manhan grasped Zhan Nanqing’s arm tightly, preventing her from leaving, “Could it be this woman?”

Su Manhan inquired about the female professor who came out.

Zhan Nanqing ignored her.

After the random guessing, Su Manhan saw Qiao Jing’s figure and her face showed utter contempt.

She directly passed by Qiao Jing, looking at the person behind her; anyway, Professor Qiao couldn’t possibly be Qiao Jing.

Zhan Nanqing chuckled inwardly, Mom, the person you think is least likely is actually Professor Qiao.

Su Manhan’s eyes lit up at the sight of Xu Hongzu, and she excitedly grabbed Zhan Nanqing, pointing to a certain man, “Is it the man beside Elder Xu? He must be Professor Qiao, right?”

No sooner had she finished speaking than Qiao Jing and Xu Hongzu walked past the two of them.

Qiao Jing glanced indifferently at Zhan Nanqing, then looked toward Su Manhan and asked, “Was it this matter that had you rushing out just now?”

“Yes…” Zhan Nanqing’s attempt to apologize to Qiao Jing wasn’t completed before she was forcefully interrupted by Su Manhan.

“What does it matter to you what Nanqing does? She is Professor Qiao’s personal assistant; do you have any say over her?” Su Manhan’s face was filled with disdain for Qiao Jing.

Zhan Nanqing’s expression became extremely weird and complex, tugging at Su Manhan’s clothes with an unsightly face, “Mom, please stop talking.”

“What am I saying that’s wrong? Nanqing, I’m speaking up for you, ah. Qiao Jing isn’t Professor Qiao, what are you afraid of? With her kind of country girl who came from the countryside, being able to step into the institute was something she must have begged and prayed for!”

Su Manhan proclaimed haughtily.

Upon hearing Su Manhan’s sarcasm, a change appeared on the normally indifferent and aloof face of Qiao Jing. She slightly raised her delicate brows, “Yet you can’t even manage to get through the door of the institute, can you?”

The cold expression on Qiao Jing’s face deeply agitated Su Manhan, making her words even more unpleasant.

“Hah! That’s because Professor Qiao hasn’t met me yet; she would definitely let me in. Besides, I am Mrs. Zhan; you’re just a bumpkin! What high ground are you pretending to have?” Su Manhan blustered, puffing up her cheeks despite the swell.

Xu Hongzu, having heard Su Manhan insulting Qiao Jing, was already stewing with discontent. Had it not been for the fact that they were at the entrance of the institute, he would have already erupted.

Now—

He completely ran out of patience!

“Su Manhan, let me tell you, if you continue to talk to Xiao Jing like that, I’ll have someone throw you onto the street, believe it or not?”

“Don’t bother with her; let’s go have lunch.” Qiao Jing had no intention of wasting more words on Su Manhan and turned to leave.

“Xiao Jing, wait a moment.” Xu Hongzu called out.

It was then that Qiao Jing stopped in her tracks, crossing her arms and waiting for Xu Hongzu, “Don’t be too long; I still need to go grocery shopping.”

“Su Manhan, is this the way people from the Zhan Family speak? Every single action you take affects the face of the Zhan Family.” Xu Hongzu’s face turned quite stern with authority when he spoke, “If what you just said to Xiao Jing were to be known by the other noble houses, what do you think would happen?”

“Never mind the other noble houses, my Xu Family would think the quality of the Zhan Family members is generally low.” @@novelbin@@

He regarded Qiao Jing as his own granddaughter and would absolutely not tolerate anyone randomly insulting her.

Moreover, Qiao Jing’s capabilities were even a level below his, Xu Hongzu!

Su Manhan was choked by Xu Hongzu’s words, opening her mouth but not daring to retort.

She knew very well that her status was not as high as Elder Xu’s. If she caused a conflict with Elder Xu, it would mean causing a conflict with the Xu Family, and the repercussions would be significant!

Zhan Nanqing saw the situation deteriorating and nearly wanted to find a hole to crawl into. If her mother ever found out that Professor Qiao was Qiao Jing, the look on her face would be worth seeing.

And now, she was still Qiao Jing’s assistant. If this commotion continued, she was sure not to benefit from it, “Mom, just stop, let’s go.”

really tiring living like this, isn’t it?” Jian Yufei curled her lips into a smile, a hint of eeriness in her expression.

Ruan Tianling pressed his lips together, a hint of unease in his heart.

But he had her in his grasp. She had no chance to do anything.

He knew she would hate him, wish to kill him. But he wouldn’t give her that chance, not even a chance to take her own life.

Even if it meant keeping her locked away for the rest of her life, he would not risk the slightest danger.

Ruan Tianling felt himself growing more and more insane. Their relationship had reached a point of irreconcilable differences.

There was no room for improvement between them.

If he let her go, she would only run further away.

Even if he used his life to hold onto her, she would still run away.

Not letting go of her would cause her pain, as well as him. But at least she was still by his side. He still had the chance to see her, to possess her. He wouldn’t be left empty handed.

So, if he couldn’t keep her heart, he would keep her body!

Ruan Tianling didn’t know when he had become so crazy.

He didn’t want to hurt her, but subconsciously, everything he did was hurting her, pushing her.

Because she hated him, despised everything about him.

So, even if he gave her the world, she would still be hurt. Because his closeness in itself was a form of hurt to her.

Ruan Tianling suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of melancholy, an impotent sense of suffering, of powerlessness and unwillingness like he had never experienced in over two decades.

He thought, he probably would never be able to escape from ‘Jian Yufei’ in his lifetime. She was a witch, who had cast a spell on him, and the only one who could possibly break the curse was her.

But she would never break that curse, never.

Ruan Tianling’s deep, dark eyes gradually hardened. Since he couldn’t escape, then he wouldn’t escape, he would just keep going on like this.

Right or wrong, he was prepared for everything.

Thinking about this, Ruan Tianling spoke coldly, “You’re right. It’s tiring to live like this, but I’m willing to. So stop with your tricks trying to escape,”