After Breaking the Persona, I Reach the Peak of My Life

Chapter 1043 - 1040: Escape

Unaware that his grandfather was criticizing him, Qin Zhan stood under the shower, the stream of hot water splashing over him, droplets gliding over his toned abs, exuding pure masculine charm.With his phoenix-like eyes half-closed, he slightly lowered his head. The hot water hit his short hair as Qin Zhan gazed indifferently at the floor. Originally, today was his least favorite day, the saddest day over the past few years, yet curiously, today felt... quite good.

In the past, he would need Feng Zhihuai to spar with him to vent his emotions, and Feng Zhihuai needed the same. But today, even before Feng Zhihuai arrived, his mood had already improved considerably.

His thin lips curved slightly, recalling the boy’s cool voice with a bit of softness in the car. Qin Zhan washed his hair clean, rinsed his body, turned off the shower, dried off, reached for the bathrobe, and then headed straight for his phone outside.

He picked up the phone planning to call Bi Xia, but when he opened the call log, his hand paused. For a while, he chuckled helplessly. Qin Zhan, oh Qin Zhan, since when did you become this... clingy?

He moved his finger’s contact to another spot. Fine, it’s better to finish tidying up early. Once home, he could watch over their Jiu every day. Isn’t life’s greatest joy having a loved one by your side?

Just as Qin Zhan was about to call Assistant Ye, his phone suddenly rang. Qin Zhan raised an eyebrow slightly and answered the call, "Mom?"

"It’s me, A Zhan," came the deep, restrained voice of a man from the other side of the phone. "It’s Uncle Qiao."

Qin Zhan nodded, "Yeah, Uncle Qiao, what’s the matter?"

The man glanced down at the woman sleeping soundly in his arms. He paused, "It may be a bit sudden, but I hope if you have time, you can come back. Some things are better discussed in person."

Qin Zhan paused briefly, "Did something happen to Mom?"

The man on the other side of the phone hesitated for a moment, then chuckled lightly before saying something to Qin Zhan. Qin Zhan’s eyes widened for a moment but quickly returned to normal, though those phoenix-like eyes flickered with complexity. After a moment, he nodded and replied in a mild voice, "Alright, I understand. I’ll leave mom in your care."

"Rest assured, it’s my duty."

Sitting on the bed, Qin Zhan slightly lowered his eyes, lost in thought.

After a long while, he picked up the phone and dialed a number. Hearing the crisp voice of the boy on the other end, his indifferent expression broke into a hint of a smile, "Why does your voice sound so muffled?"

"Nothing much, just escaping."

"Hmm?"

Bi Xia put on the Bluetooth headset he got from Xu Renfei, quickly wore the helmet, and sat on the motorcycle. Looking around at the identical surrounding buildings, he spoke with no expression, "Went to the internet cafe, got spotted thanks to Feixiaofei’s live broadcast, then jumped out the window to escape. On the road, a kind person gifted a motorcycle and pointed the way to safety. Now I’m escaped, but..."

Qin Zhan’s lips twitched, "But what?"

Bi Xia chuckled, "I’m lost."

Hmm? Lost?

Qin Zhan was startled, realizing that his Jiu seemed to be a little directionally challenged. Back when he first met her, wasn’t it because she couldn’t find her way home that he picked her up along the way?

Thinking of this, Qin Zhan laughed softly, "In that case, the little lost one better quickly find the way home since this time there’s no Fourth Brother to help you do a good deed and find your way home."

Upon hearing Qin Zhan’s words, Bi Xia clearly recalled the past event, and she curved her lips while sitting on the motorcycle, "Yep, but maybe if I get lost, I’ll encounter a handsome guy. Although I can’t do a good deed, having some eye candy is still not bad."

Qin Zhan: ...

With phoenix-like eyes half-closed, "I think there aren’t many people in this world as handsome as your Fourth Brother."

Bi Xia giggled in denial but quickly replied, "But I think I’m prettier than you."

"That’s not handsome, but beautiful."

Amused by Qin Zhan’s sudden sweet talk, Bi Xia laughed heartily, clearly forgetting Xu Renfei behind her. She leaned back, heard a bang, and felt dizzy, thrown into a confused state all at once.

Recovering her senses, Bi Xia frowned and shook her head, turning to Xu Renfei, "Little Fei, why did you knock into me?"

Xu Renfei: "...Have some conscience! Obviously, you leaned back and bumped into my head!"