Chapter 51 — Choices

　　Since the "secret" was already out, trying to stop it from spreading would only prove futile. The culprit was either the w.a.n.g family or the Qin family, though it didn't matter which. If the Su family tried to block the news, the culprit would undoubtedly use it to threaten Qin Jiran, or even Su Yanyi. Therefore, it would be wiser for the Su family to help spread the news instead. That way, they would gain the advantage of controlling what the public would see and whose side they would feel more inclined to take.

　　Su Yanyi couldn't fall back asleep, so she tidied up her bed and went to Qin Jiran's bedroom. However, the bed was empty. Looking at the time, it was only five in the morning. Don't tell her he was awake already?

　　She went downstairs to look for him, but he wasn't in the living room or the kitchen. That was when she remembered that the System had a tracking function.

　　After a few seconds, the System responded.

　　Mr. Qin is doing morning exercises in the yard.

　　

　　When she arrived, she saw him shadowboxing. Although she couldn't tell what style of boxing he was practicing, it was obvious that his powerful moves weren't just for show.

　　Su Yanyi's eyes shone, and she suddenly felt an itch to join him. As the sole daughter of the Su family, she had grown up taking cla.s.ses on fighting and outdoor survival. She was strong. Although those skills rarely came in handy, seeing the man in front of her train kindled her fighting spirit. She wanted to spar.

　　So she did.

　　Without so much as a warning, she shot forward, clenching her delicate hand into a fist and sent a hard punch in his direction. By the time Qin Jiran heard her, it was already too late. He tried to dodge, but the blow still managed to land, clipping his shoulder. She had been by no means gentle, causing him to stagger from the impact.

　　He recovered quickly and backed away just in time to avoid her ensuing attack, but he didn't fight back and ended up irritating Su Yanyi.

　　"Fight back, or I'll beat you up!" she shouted at him, disgruntled as her fists lashed out faster than before. She was using her actions to show him that she was being serious.

　　As he took in this new and unexpected side of her, a wry smile appeared on his face. Although he wouldn't mind getting beat up by her, he knew that what she wanted was a spar. Therefore, he could only brace himself and return her blows.

　　Qin Jiran's attacks were strong and simple, while Su Yanyi's were swift, sharp, and merciless. They were both well-trained, but their techniques differed. Unlike the frank and forthright nature of Qin Jiran's attacks, Su Yanyi's style was more lethal.