The bad value system is measuring values.

Chapter 166 Facing One's Feelings

Qiao Xiao thought to herself, "If this continues, he won't even let me leave. How can the story continue?"

Qin Yan leaned slightly towards Qiao Xiao, but Qiao Xiao avoided him, turning her head away and saying, "Mr. Qin, aren't you already married? This is inappropriate."

Qin Yan paused for a moment, then gave a bitter smile: "My marriage was nothing more than a union of family interests; I've never had her in my heart."

This is just like the original plot, but now she doesn't want to follow the predetermined path. She looks directly into Qin Yan's eyes and says, "Whether she is there or not, it has nothing to do with me. Anyway, I will never get that close to a married woman."

Qin Yan: "I know. I will give you enough money to leave when it is safe to do so."

He left as a cell phone rang.

An 80% favorability rating is beyond what ordinary friends can achieve; it's on the verge of falling in love.

But Qin Yan preferred to describe this feeling as a debt of gratitude.

Perhaps it was because of his deeply ingrained concept of class difference that he couldn't face his growing feelings for her; or perhaps he was afraid that acknowledging these feelings would bring a series of unpredictable consequences.

So he chose to escape and deceive himself, deliberately ignoring the slight unease that had quietly arisen in his heart because of her.

Soon after, Qin Yan and Song Zhi joined forces, their primary goal being very clear—to bring down Lin Feng.

Therefore, they meticulously planned every step of their actions. At the same time, a crucial plan was presented to them, but the two had serious disagreements about it.

They decided to jointly invest in a highly promising project with a bright future, but it required a considerable amount of start-up capital, and that amount was not small.

Qin Yan suggested a 50/50 split, as this would distribute the risks and pressure equally. However, Song Zhi had a different opinion; he wanted Qin Yan to bear all the pressure alone, while he would reap the benefits.

As for Song Qingyu, there's no need to mention her; she has always unhesitatingly favored the interests of her own family.

Faced with such an unfair demand, Qin Yan was furious. He knew that if Song Zhi's plan was implemented, and the project failed, the company would face an extremely serious cash flow problem.

By then, cash flow problems would cause him to miss many development opportunities he could have seized. What worried him even more was that he couldn't be sure if Song Zhi would secretly sabotage him.

He gripped the steering wheel tightly with both hands, his gaze fixed on the road ahead, his heart heavy with anxieties that made it hard to breathe.

Accustomed to bearing the pressure alone, he inexplicably drove to that private hospital this time.

As the car slowly drove into the hospital's underground parking garage, Qin Yan sat quietly in the driver's seat like a statue, motionless.

Lately, he's been overwhelmed by a mountain of tasks requiring his personal attention, almost suffocating him. And he hasn't visited Qiao Xiao in a long time either.

Even though I could monitor her every move at any time, a strange sense of fear would well up in my heart when I actually saw her face to face.

Qin Yan reconciled with the other personality within her. This process was like an intense inner struggle, which ultimately ended peacefully.

This reconciliation unearthed the dark side that was originally hidden deep within him, and it was completely absorbed into his soul, changing his personality as well.

Qin Yan picked up her phone and dialed Zheng Junzhou's number. Zheng Junzhou's voice came through the phone very quickly: "Qin Yan."

Qin Yan asked impatiently, "How is she now?"

After a brief pause, Zheng Junzhou said softly, "Everything is fine, except that you've lost some weight."

After hanging up the phone, Qin Yan felt increasingly heavy-hearted, while Qiao Xiao on the other end asked the system the same question almost every day: "Did he manage to win over Lin Feng?"

The system always gives the same negative answer.

Every time she received such a reply, Qiao Xiao would complain with great frustration, "I should have just left here and gone straight to Lin Feng to settle accounts, and killed him with my own hands! I really regret leaving such a good opportunity for Qin Yan to take revenge on his own."

The system prompted: "Host, according to the original plot, Qin Yan conspired with his father-in-law to bring down Lin Feng."

Qiao Xiao felt dizzy and muttered to herself, "Time only flies by when I'm starving to the extreme and then fall into a deep sleep."

The system said worriedly, "Host, this will cause your body to break down."

Qiao Xiao smiled wryly: "Anyway, this isn't my body."

The door creaked open, a gust of wind blew into the room, and the person who entered quickly closed the door, standing there quietly with their gaze fixed on Qiao Xiao.

Qiao Xiao turned to look at him. It was Qin Yan. "Is it safe outside, Qin Yan?" Her voice was gentle, with a hint of dependence.

Qin Yan was secretly moved: "She actually believed that I wasn't imprisoning her."

Qiao Xiao noticed that Qin Yan was silently watching her, and felt a little flustered, so she beckoned him to sit down and said softly, "Come and sit down."

Qin Yan, dressed in a sharp suit, strode over to her and sat down in the empty chair. Before he could speak, Qiao Xiao asked with concern, "Why do you look so tired?"

Her eyes were gentle and tender, and Qin Yan was instantly captivated, his voice slightly choked with emotion: "I..."

Qiao Xiao has always been his closest companion, his savior, and the person he confides in.

Qiao Xiao tried to steer the conversation again: "Is there something you can't even tell me?"

Qin Yan quickly shook his head: "No, it's a company matter. I have a disagreement with Song Zhi about project investment."

Qiao Xiao gently held his hand and comforted him tenderly: "The business world is like a battlefield, and friction is inevitable. We will always find a solution."

Qin Yan felt the warmth of her hand and a strange sense of peace welled up in his heart, but at the same time he was a little puzzled: "Hasn't she always been unwilling to get close to me?"

Just then, Qiao Xiao's stomach growled at an inopportune moment. Qin Yan frowned: "Didn't you eat properly?"

Qiao Xiao smiled awkwardly: "The food here doesn't suit my taste, I really can't eat it."

Qin Yan immediately stood up: "What do you want to eat? I'll have someone buy it right away."

Qiao Xiao thought for a moment and named a few dishes. Qin Yan looked at the names; they were all desserts. He asked, "You like sweets?"

Qiao Xiao nodded: "Yeah, didn't you notice? But that's normal, I often eat frozen food."

At this moment, Qin Yan looked at Qiao Xiao carefully: "You have really lost a lot of weight. It was my oversight."

Qiao Xiao complained, "You should come and see me more often. I don't recognize any of the people who take care of me."

These subtle changes in Qiao Xiao quietly planted a seed of hope in Qin Yan's heart.

In the past, he always carefully avoided any actions that might cause Qiao Xiao to misunderstand, especially when he had any interaction with Su Jing, his worries were particularly strong.

But as it turned out, it was all wishful thinking on his part. Qiao Xiao never showed any special attention to him, which forced him to bury his feelings deep in his heart and almost completely give up the possibility of thinking about it in that direction.

However, today's situation was completely different. Qin Yan caught a glimpse of dependence in Qiao Xiao's eyes and felt an unprecedented closeness from her gentle movements.

In this unfamiliar environment, she unexpectedly thought of him and relied on him, and this unexpected trust made him have many wild thoughts.

Perhaps, he also holds a certain place in Qiao Xiao's heart; perhaps, when she is alone, she will occasionally think of him, just as he is always thinking of her.

This sudden infatuation and delusion made Qin Yan's feelings complicated and subtle.

Marriages with a large class gap bring no benefits, and besides, he is already married, so leaving her with a status that is not honorable is not something to be proud of.

He began to re-examine his relationship with Qiao Xiao, his heart filled with both anticipation and a touch of unease.

Perhaps now is not the right time to express his feelings. He should wait until he brings down Lin Feng and has the ability to completely break away from Song Zhi, then he can be with her openly and honestly.