The crowd that had been watching the excitement also dispersed one after another.
Some went straight home, while others continued back to the party at the Qin Family's house.
Qin Yin remained where she was, finding it hard to comprehend what was happening. Just a moment ago, she had prepared herself for the worst and decided to leave Jiang City, the city that had nurtured her for twenty-two years, planning to leave her hometown due to this one mistake.
But she never thought that things would turn out this way.
Upon hearing that Nan Sichen wanted to marry Qin Yin, Qin Muliang was overjoyed, nearly jumping up in excitement. This was truly a blessing in disguise.
He hurriedly went to Qin Yin, asking with concern, "Yinyin, did Daddy hurt you just now?"
Qin Yin shook her head, "No, Dad."
She stared coldly at Qin Han, and said in her heart a phrase so chilling it scared her, "Qin Han, this is only the beginning. I will reclaim everything you owe me."
Qin Han glared back at her with a fierce look, gritting her teeth in hatred. "Qin Yin, you're absolutely shameless, using these tactics to get Brother Sichen to marry you."
Qin Yin advanced toward her step by step, her eyes dazzling like fireworks but concealing a chill. Qin Han was taken aback and took a step back.
Qin Yin persisted, closing in on her, and laughed, "My dear sister, isn't this your tactic? How did it become mine?"
"What, what are you talking about? Don't spout nonsense." Qin Han was so frightened she almost fell over. She widened her eyes in terror and looked at Qin Yin.
Seeing her daughter look pale from fear, Li Yueyi quickly stepped in to help. She laughed and said to Qin Yin, "Yinyin, now that we know it's all a misunderstanding, Aunty misspoke just now out of anxiety. I apologize to you. Look, it's getting chilly, let's go home."
Qin Yin didn't want to have a full-blown confrontation with the mother-daughter duo at this time, especially in front of her father. She didn't want to make things hard for her dad, so she kept quiet.
Nan Sichen saw that Qin Yin's dress was a little disheveled. He removed his coat and put it over her shoulders.
This action made countless girls envious. Nan Sichen was actually capable of showing such tenderness. Unfortunately, the woman receiving this affection was not them.
The unexpected coat on her shoulder made Qin Yin pause. She glanced up at Nan Sichen. His expression was calm, his gaze as deep as the ocean. She couldn't figure out what he was thinking.
He looped his arm around her waist and led her away from the scene.
Lady Nan smiled and said, "You all should disperse too, let's all go."
Watching Nan Sichen being so considerate towards Qin Yin, Qin Muliang felt like he was on cloud nine. He always thought Qin Han would be his hope, since she knew how to dress up and handle things. However, he never thought his daughter would resort to such methods as to drug the young master, Nan Sichen, and, incredibly, received a promise of marriage from him.
He felt as though a giant pie fell from the sky, almost making him dizzy with delight.
He cheerfully followed the crowd back home.
Qin Han was so furious that she felt like crying. She stood rooted to the spot, trembling with rage. She had done so much only to benefit that slut, Qin Yin.
"Let's go home." Li Yueyi draped an arm around her daughter's shoulders, signaling her to follow the others.
"Mom, I'm so upset. Why did it turn out this way? Didn't I just make her a bridal gown? I won't accept this, I won't." Qin Han sobbed while saying these words.