Chapter 42: A Chance Encounter

Hearing Bai Qin’s voice, which was tinged with laughter, Han An became even angrier.

Looking at Xu Yina, Han An said, “Xiaoqin, your sister has always doted on you, but after you slander her like this, do you think she will still love you the same way as before? So if I tell her about your slander and mention that I want you to work at my friend’s company, she will definitely agree. As for what happened back then, even if you embellish it, your sister won’t believe it.”

“So, brother-in-law, are you implying that I should quit my job?”

“I don’t need you to resign, I just hope you won’t lie anymore.”

“Wasn’t I lying for your own good?” Bai Qin said on the other end of the phone. “The tour guide industry is particularly dirty, so I’ve always felt that my sister was sexually harassed by Li Fulong. Just like when I didn’t want to go to university after graduating from high school and wanted to become a tour guide, my sister told me to give up the idea. I asked her what was wrong with being a tour guide, and she said it was too tiring, but I don’t think that’s the case. I’m not bad-looking either, so she was probably worried that I would be sexually harassed. Anyway, no matter what, I don’t think my sister is as clean as you think. Of course, if you, brother-in-law, want to treat a green tea girl like a treasure like some dumping knights, I have nothing to say.”

How could you say such a thing about your sister?

“I’m just telling the truth, aren’t I?”

“Fine, I don’t want to argue with you anymore. Just don’t lie to me again.”

“Sure, my dear brother-in-law.”

Not wanting to continue chatting with Bai Qin, Han An simply nodded and hung up.

As soon as Han An hung up, Xu Yina asked, “Boss, what did Xiaoqin lie to you about?”

“She was the one who said my wife had dated Li Fulong before.”

“But actually there isn’t?”

“Hmm,” Han An said, “I tried to trick her, and she told me the truth.”

“Then why did she say that?” Xu Yina asked. “Since she is your wife’s sister, she should be protecting your wife, but she chose to smear her.”

“She has a problem with her sister.”

“What’s your opinion?”

“I can’t really explain it, it’s just like that.”

“Out of jealousy, perhaps?”

“I can’t explain it.”

After taking out cigarettes and a lighter from his pocket, Han An hesitated for a moment and then put them back.

Seeing this, Xu Yina said, “Boss, if you want to smoke, go ahead. I often smell cigarette smoke at home.”

Does your husband also smoke?

“Yes,” Xu Yina said with a hint of helplessness, “His smoking habit has gotten worse lately, which is making me quite upset. It’s not that I hate the smell of smoke, but I’m worried about his health. I’ve told him to smoke less, but he just won’t listen. It’s his own body, and if he doesn’t take care of it, then there’s nothing more I can say.”

“It’s really hard to quit smoking.”

“I didn’t intend for him to lend it to me; I just hoped he would smoke less.”

That’s how it should be.

Since Xu Yina had already put it this way, Han An naturally had no intention of smoking in front of her.

After a short while, the food they had ordered was placed on the table.

Xu Yina ordered mutton stew and beef bone soup, while Han An ordered braised chicken noodles.

After finishing their meal, the two headed towards the west gate of the ancient city.

It was nearly eight o’clock, and it was already dark, but the ancient city was still bustling with people.

Even in a raging storm, there will still be plenty of tourists walking around this ancient city.

Walking along the quaint streets with an oil-paper umbrella while it rains is a unique experience.

As Han An and Xu Yina headed towards the bar street, Bai Jing, who was at home, appeared extremely anxious.

After all, she was worried that her husband would get together with Xu Yina.

Given the suspicion that she cheated and the fact that they had argued, the possibility of this is quite high.

At this moment, Bai Jing’s son, Binbin, walked out of the second bedroom.

Binbin walked up to the sofa and plopped down next to his mother.

Seeing this, Bai Jing instinctively pulled her son into her arms.

After kissing her son’s forehead, Bai Jing murmured, “Baby, I really wish you could say something to me.”

Because of the fright he had been in the past, Binbin was reluctant to speak. So even though Bai Jing said that, Binbin still didn’t say a word.

Nevertheless, Binbin still used his little hands to hug Bai Jing.

As the mother and son embraced, Han An and Xu Yina arrived at the bar street.

Looking at the several bars standing side by side, Xu Yina asked, “Which one should we go to?”

“I’ve only been to one,” Han An said after a pause, “but I don’t want to go back to that one; it just reminds me of some things.”

“Then let’s just pick any one!”

Han An was about to suggest picking a nicer-sounding name, but seeing Li Fulong walking towards him, he immediately turned to the side in fright. Because Xu Yina was more conspicuous, Han An pulled her in front of him, using his height to shield her. Since they were standing face-to-face, less than ten centimeters apart, Xu Yina’s heart raced at the sight of Han An’s handsome face.

She’s a married woman, yet her heart races because of another man. Is this a sign of betraying her husband?

While Xu Yina was thinking about this, Han An was observing Li Fulong out of the corner of his eye.

If it were just Li Fulong alone, Han An certainly wouldn’t be afraid.

The key point is that the two bodyguards still followed Li Fulong.

Besides that, there was another figure that Han An found somewhat familiar.

After remembering that she was the receptionist at Jinrong Restaurant, Han An knew that this woman must be having an affair with Li Fulong!

He even recalled a detail.

When he entered Jinrong Restaurant in the evening, there was not a single customer in the lobby.

If he wasn’t mistaken, that dinner was like a trap, specifically designed to entertain him and Xu Yina, so other customers weren’t allowed in.

Perhaps because of the crowds on the street, Li Fulong and his group did not notice Han An and Xu Yina.

Han An finally breathed a sigh of relief after they had passed by.

“What a coincidence!”

“Why is Li Fulong here?”

“I don’t know,” Han An said, “but I know we should follow.”

“What if we get discovered?”

“What are you afraid of?” Han An laughed. “There are so many tourists from all over the country here. Do you think Li Fulong, this local bully, would dare to mess with the two of us in front of so many people?”

“I’m just worried, after all, I’ve been scared before.”

“Don’t worry, I will protect you, just like I did at Jinrong Restaurant.”

“Um!”

Subsequently, Han An and Xu Yina began to follow Li Fulong and his group.

About five minutes later, they saw Li Fulong walk into a bar called Sunday Eight.

“Ina, wait outside for a bit. It’s too conspicuous for the two of you to go in together,” Han An said. “I’ll come out to find you once I’ve located them.”

“Then boss, you’d better be careful.”

Yes, it will.

After saying those two words, Han An immediately went inside.