Chapter 6: Opening a Separate Account

After Yan Liang left, Qin Jiang couldn't stop pacing in his room. After handing over the ring, he was completely broke.

He needed to find a way to make money.

Since Yan Liang had already agreed to let him go out, he took the chance to leave Liang Yue Manor with no pretense.

He even deliberately took a detour past Yan Zuo.

He had to move fast and act cool~

Sure enough, Yan Zuo greeted him with some intense and lively remarks.

Passing by, Steward Xu: "..." What a jerk!

Can't even deal with him.

What a messed-up life!

In the study.

Yan Liang sat sideways on a leather sofa, her slim waist perfectly highlighting her graceful and seductive figure. Her skirt was hiked up from her crossed legs, revealing a glimpse of her smooth, white skin and long, beautiful legs.

Her eyes were like water, one arm propping up her head, with her slightly curled long hair falling around her.

At that moment, she looked lazy and elegant, like a white lion resting after a hunt.

No one could ignore her powerful presence.

"Ms. Liang, Young Master Qin has just left the manor. Should we send someone to bring him back?"

Zhou Ning, Yan Liang's trusted aide, was plain-looking and rarely remembered by anyone, even by Steward Xu who had crossed paths with him numerous times. It took a long time for him to remember Zhou Ning's face.

No one knew much about him.

All they knew was that Yan Liang had rescued him from the northern desert when she was 15.

His background was a mystery, and though he was taciturn, his efficiency and ruthlessness in work matched Yan Liang's.

"No need. Just send someone to follow him."

"If he goes after Bai Chuchu, don't blame me for breaking his legs and chaining him to my side as a human pincushion."

Locking him up in a dark room, making him watch only her day and night... that would be nice.

But if that happened, A-Jiang wouldn't be able to do fun things with her.

She put that thought aside for now.

"Understood, Ms. Liang."

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At the Qin Family.

"Qin Jiang actually dared to block all our contact details. Does he really think that just because he's involved with that freak from the Yan family, he can defy the whole family?"

It's rumored that the Yan family has a strange genetic disease where daughters can't live past 25. That's why they rushed Yan Liang to marry at 20, to quickly have a child with the Yan bloodline.

Qin Jiang is just a "human sperm bank" in this situation. Once he's used up, he's discarded. Does he really think he's so important?

Eldest sister Qin Moyun sneered sarcastically.

Qin Jiang had always been obedient after returning to the Qin family, never going against the family's plans.

Now, thinking that being with Yan Liang has given him a backbone?

"Eldest sister, don't blame Qin Jiang for his short-sightedness. After all, he grew up in a poor, remote area, so he's not on the same level as our carefully nurtured heir, A-Yun.

If A-Yun wasn't in poor health... I'd say it's better to leave Qin Jiang in the countryside, avoiding his impoverished aura filling our home."

Fourth sister Qin Shuyun, with her mask on and eyebrows raised, said.

She remembered that Qin Jiang had hung up on her and insulted her. She would make sure to teach him a lesson when he came back.

"He's made mistakes. Now he probably doesn't even dare to return. As an older brother, he took advantage of A-Yun's poor health and kind nature to steal her university research award and prize money.

Can't change his poor, pathetic ways, even stealing his own sister's achievements. Does he have no sense of shame?"

Fifth sister Qin Qianyun scolded. She was at the same university as Qin Jiang and Qin Yun, and she'd heard about the student science award. It's said to be highly prestigious.

Chuchu mentioned that the entry was something A-Yun had asked Qin Jiang to help with, but Qin Jiang had shamelessly put his own name on the invention.

Such a man, is he even worthy of being A-Yun's brother?

Qin Qianyun then cast a look of praise and admiration towards Qin Yun.

Qin Yun had grown up with her, loved inventing and creating from a young age, and was very talented, having already won many research honors.

Qin Yun was outstanding. Although her health wasn't great, her determination and talent meant success was just a matter of time.

In contrast, Qin Jiang couldn't even stay in college without getting expelled.

Such a useless person... is he even fit to be her brother?

When the family didn't get Qin Jiang to donate blood at the hospital and saw Qin Yun's condition improving, they moved her back home for care.

At this moment, the Qin family was all present except for the second and third sisters who had other matters to attend to.

"Don't be mad, sisters. Qin Jiang didn't mean to mess up the name on the form. He might have just made a mistake by accident.

I'm fine with it, and besides, Chuchu said Qin Jiang plans to use the prize money to buy me some supplements."

Qin Yun, in a hospital gown, looked pale but still carried an air of gentle elegance.

His illness made him appear a bit downcast, with a delicate, vulnerable quality that made people want to protect him.

He gently grabbed Fourth Sister Qin Shuyun's wrist, trying to mediate with a kind tone.

Seeing Qin Yun defending Qin Jiang again, Fourth Sister Qin Shuyun, already upset with Qin Jiang, was even more infuriated:

"Qin Jiang is an adult now. How could he still mess up names?

Don't cover for his ambitions. Qin Jiang is just jealous of A-Yun's talent and wants to take everything from you!"

Fifth Sister Qin Qianyun chimed in:

"Chuchu and you are too kind. You both never lie, and if she saw Qin Jiang tampering with the inventor's name, it's definitely true."

Qin Yun looked troubled, frowning at his sisters and lightly scolding them:

"Sisters, there must be some misunderstanding. Qin Jiang isn't that kind of person.

Besides, he's always done well in his studies. The whole Beijing University student council knows he's one of the most capable student council presidents."

"Unlike me, who couldn't even participate in selections due to poor health and can't even be a student officer. I'm really useless…"

Qin Yun's tone was regretful, his already pale face turning even paler, making him look pitiful.

Qin Jiang strode into the Qin family home, smirking at the familiar voices.

He had returned today to personally handle his household registration and take away what little he owned in the Qin family.

From now on, he would live with the Yan family and be a proper husband to Yan Liang.

He had no intention of leaving a way for the Qin family to threaten him in the future.

"You're right. You really are useless."

"Always hiding behind women to grab my things. Qin Yun, you're nothing but a coward."

Qin Jiang stepped into the Qin home, ignoring the hostile glares from everyone, and faced Qin Yun, who had always been the instigator.

"Qin Jiang, what... what are you saying? I don't understand."

"Did something happen on your wedding night? If you can't handle Yan Liang's cruelty, I can go to the Yan family myself. I'm sorry you had to suffer for me."

"You can blame me, but don't blame Mom, Dad, and the sisters. They're just concerned about my health…"

Qin Yun, weak and frail, reached out to grab Qin Jiang's hand.

Qin Jiang didn't give him a chance, slapping his hand away.

Then—

*Smack!!*

A clean, crisp slap.

It left everyone stunned.

Qin Jiang actually hit Qin Yun!

And in front of the whole family.

Before anyone could react, Qin Jiang was about to slap Qin Yun again.

This time, he deliberately paused.

Qin Yun, pretending to be weak, stepped back and dodged.

"Tsk, weren't you begging me to donate blood to you in the hospital? Aren't you supposed to be dying without it?"

"Looks to me like you're still alive and kicking."

Qin Yun's face went white with the humiliation of being publicly exposed by Qin Jiang.

The eldest sister of the Qin family finally couldn't stand it and scolded:

"Qin Jiang, what are you doing coming back and causing such a scene?"

"Qin Yun is your brother. Why are you hitting him?"

Qin Jiang, throwing caution to the wind, said:

"He's not my brother anymore, and you're not my eldest sister anymore."

"I'm here to cut ties with all of you!"

"This is the severance agreement I drafted. Sign it, and then get me a separate household registration."

"I'm done with the Qin family!"