Chapter 396: Chapter 391: It’s my family’s… Chapter 396: Chapter 391: It’s my family’s… Police station.

The Zhang Family hurried over, heartbroken to see Zhang Jing’s disheveled state.

Hugging Zhang Jing tightly, they were separated by the police officer who explained the situation. The Zhang Family’s faces immediately changed, insisting that their daughter could never have done such a thing.

Under interrogation, it was discovered that Zhang Jing had taken Zhang He’s access card to sneak in, but this claim was completely unbelievable.

The guard would never just look at the access card without looking at the person.

There were indeed many people at the research institute, but the security guards keeping watch were no ordinary staff members.

They had also learned the skill of remembering the researchers’ appearances.

Therefore, Zhang Jing had lied!

The matters of the research institute were also difficult for the police to handle, involving too many complicated issues; they could at best only detain Zhang Jing for a while.

Zhang Jing, now with a criminal record, was tainted.

Whether Zhang He could return to the research institute was still under discussion.

After resolving this matter, Vice Dean Shao let the others go back, stating that the research institute would personally verify what exactly happened tonight and would provide Zhang Jing with an explanation.

In front of the police station.

Vice Dean Shao stopped Shen Yan: “These consecutive incidents must have frightened you. And you are…”

“My surname is Qi.” Qi Si took the initiative to state his family name.

Vice Dean Shao paused, remembering the meeting, and his gaze towards Qi Si changed slightly.

“It troubles Mr. Qi to please soothe Shen Yan. These continuous incidents have affected her; it’s a lapse in our institute’s management.”

“It’s my responsibility,” said Qi Si, “I hope the institute handles it appropriately and prevents her from suffering such unclear harm again.”

Vice Dean Shao felt there was an implied meaning in Qi Si’s words.

“Shen Yan is a key talent of our institute; she definitely should not be wronged,” Vice Dean Shao said, his expression darkening.

As Shen Yan was leaving, she suddenly reminded Vice Dean Shao, “Vice Dean Shao, you might want to check the vehicles that entered and exited the research institute today.”

Shen Yan’s words made Vice Dean Shao abruptly pause.

*

On the way back, Qi Si’s expression was also very somber.

Jian Yu had been in frequent contact with the research institute lately, giving him reason to suspect her involvement.

By harming him right under his eyes, Jian Yu truly took him for a fool.

The next day.

Shen Yan walked on last night’s road again and ran into Shen Ning.

Shen Yan was still thinking about the words Qi Si said before he left, worried whether he might suspect Jian Yu and then look for an opportunity to trouble her.

Previously, Jian Yu had said that Qi Si had blocked her way out, trapping her in Z country.

Just as she was about to take out her phone, Shen Ning appeared.

“My brother was taken in for questioning,” Shen Ning stopped in front of Shen Yan, her expression grave, “My brother helped you.”

The way Shen Ning looked at Shen Yan gave off that she was blaming Shen Yan for reporting Shen Feng and causing him trouble.

Shen Yan looked at her composedly: “Do you think I was the one who reported?”

Shen Ning, silent, conceded by default.

Shen Yan said indifferently, “If he hasn’t done anything, there’s no need to worry.”

“They suspect that Zhang Jing hid in my brother’s car,” Shen Ning’s brow furrowed tightly, “My brother doesn’t even know Zhang Jing and would never do such a thing. My brother has no quarrel with you; there’s no need for him to target you.”

“Yes, we have no quarrel, it’s just that we were born into the wrong families,” Shen Yan said sarcastically with a smile, “Now that he’s been brought in for questioning, do you think your brother is really innocent?”

Shen Ning’s expression changed: “What do you mean?”

“Go ask your family,” Shen Yan said coldly, passing by Shen Ning.

Shen Ning abruptly turned around, staring at Shen Yan.

The Shen Yan she met now was different from before; the current Shen Yan gave Shen Ning a feeling of cynical resentment.

And there was a clear disdain for the Shen Family.

Was it because they shared the surname Shen?

Shen Ning furrowed her brows.

*

Father Qi was discharged from the hospital.

That evening, Shen Yan accompanied Qi Si back to their residence, only to be greeted by Qi Heng at the door who brought the news. He looked specifically at Shen Yan before saying, “Mom and Dad want us all to come back together, for a family gathering.”

Shen Yan was still puzzled why Qi Heng hadn’t just called and had to go through the trouble of making the trip.

The next sentence was then explained by Qi Heng.

“Because of the few words Dad said at the hospital, big brother, you blocked us…” Qi Heng’s expression briefly showed a flicker of peculiarity. He wanted to comment that Qi Si’s behavior of blocking people was somewhat childish, but upon seeing Qi Si’s cold face, he swallowed back that childish thought.

Shen Yan glanced at Qi Si, remembering how he had previously blocked Uncle Liu.

Qi Si remained indifferent, emotionless, “No need.”

“Big brother…” Qi Heng forced a bitter smile, “We are a family.”

Qi Si’s gaze swept coldly, “Are we?”

“…Dad is like that now, big brother, don’t blame him anymore. I know, it was all their fault at the beginning.” Qi Heng knew that his parents’ neglect and coldness had made his big brother’s childhood very difficult.

But their parents still cared about their eldest son, at least they cared about him.

It’s just that they had gotten used to it, so they didn’t know how to change.

“I will fulfill my filial duties, but I’m going back,” Qi Si didn’t want to deal with these matters right now.

Helplessly, Qi Heng turned to look at Shen Yan.

Shen Yan, when his gaze swept over, turned around and went inside, not giving Qi Heng a chance to speak.

Qi Heng: “…”

Shen Yan also held some grudges; she remembered how Qi Heng had dismissed her back then.

If he didn’t think highly of her, why bother asking for her help now?

*

After washing up, Shen Yan saw Qi Si sitting in the living room browsing through documents. As she dried her hair, she approached him, “Not going back?”

Qi Si pulled Shen Yan over, took the towel from her hand, and had her sit on his lap while he naturally dried her hair.

“He’s fine, no need to make another trip.”

He didn’t want to expose Shen Yan to his parents’ resentment.

Shen Yan hummed, holding onto Qi Si’s hand, “Mr. Qi, you have me.”

The motion of drying her hair paused noticeably, then he silently finished drying her hair. Seeing he remained silent, she quietly sat in his embrace enjoying his service.

With a toss of the towel, Shen Yan raised her hand to touch her now dry hair.

The next second, he grabbed her wrist, pulling her toward the couch, where a fierce kiss landed.

Shen Yan slightly opened her eyes!

Qi Si patiently dried her hair, his patience was indeed good.

Qi Si expressed his response to her saying “you have me” through his actions!

That phrase “you have me” was like a tempting invitation, how could Qi Si not respond?

And respond fiercely he did!

This led to Shen Yan sleeping in until noon the next day, and when she got up, she was still groggy!

Coming out of the bathroom, she glanced at the trash in the wastebasket, her face blushing slightly…

Clearing her throat twice, she barely managed to shake the nonsense out of her head.

Touching the bitten corner of her lip, Shen Yan resignedly took out a band-aid, applied it, and after eating the lunch Qi Si had prepared, she hurried back to the research institute.

Before she even entered the lab door, someone exclaimed, “Shen Yan, who beat you up like this again, this is outrageous! Who’s so bold as to hit our researcher!”

Shen Yan choked on her own spit due to the shout.

Before she could recover, several people gathered around to check on her, each one filled with righteous indignation and eager to settle accounts with whoever had hit Shen Yan.

“Lordy, it’s all purple…”

Shen Yan sheepishly adjusted her collar, “That, um, it was my spouse…”

“What! Domestic violence still happens these days!” The group became even more agitated!

Shen Yan: “…”

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