Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life-Chapter 827 - 816: The Honest Man Being Used

"What’s the second idea?" Shen Xiu neither agreed nor disagreed with using the fake kidnapping of her son to threaten Ye Qiu.

"If he doesn’t cooperate, we’ll just have to make him disappear." Xiao Ze flashed a vicious smile.

Shen Xiu’s eyes widened: "You mean?" Then she quickly shook her head, "No, what if we get caught?"

"I’ve made some friends inside, they’re very experienced," Xiao Ze said casually.

Shen Xiu still shook her head: "No, I’m afraid you’ll get caught."

Even at this moment, her biggest concern was for Xiao Ze, not caring at all about Ye Qiu’s safety.

"Then let’s use the first approach, when the time comes, make sure to give it your all, don’t let him call the police, remember to stay in character and make your tears look real."

"Okay."

While the two were discussing important matters, Shen Huan continued eating as if nothing was amiss.

Today, Ye Qiu unexpectedly returned home, giving Shen Xiu quite a shock: "Why did you come back all of a sudden? Didn’t even make a call?"

Ye Qiu frowned: "This is my home." The implication being he didn’t need to report to anyone when returning to his own home.

Thinking about his patent fees, Shen Xiu forced herself not to lose her temper with him and smiled gently. She told herself that enduring a little longer would grant her freedom, she’d finally have money.

"Why did you come back so late today?"

Ye Qiu suddenly asked, causing Shen Xiu to jump in surprise, she covered it up with a smile: "Oh, I ran into an old friend on the way and chatted for a while."

"Who?"

"Why are you asking so many questions? I’m not telling you." Shen Xiu didn’t answer, and Shen Huan raised his head to glare at Ye Qiu. However, he had been cautioned not to mention seeing his father, so he kept silent, though the proud look in his eyes made Ye Qiu suspicious.

These past two years he’s stopped being lenient, seldom returning home, yet always managing to avoid suffering losses. Therefore, Shen Huan behaved a lot more. But what had transpired today that brought out his true colors again? It was as if someone was backing him up, and he no longer feared Ye Qiu.

Ye Qiu thought of Xiao Ze, calculating that he should have been released by now. So, had the three of them reunited today?

He gave a subtle smile. Since they had reunited, surely they’d also discussed how to deal with him!

Shen Xiu found Ye Qiu’s enigmatic smile eerie. She recalled her conversation with Xiao Ze earlier in the day, feeling anxious and guilty.

"Xiao Huan, you mustn’t be rude to your uncle," Shen Xiu, feeling a twinge of guilt, admonished her son, fearing exposure.

Shen Huan stuck his tongue out at Ye Qiu: "I won’t! I’m not afraid of him anymore." Then he ran back to his room.

Under the lamp, Ye Qiu’s face seemed somewhat distorted. Shen Xiu awkwardly smiled: "Xiao Huan is just spoiled by me, don’t hold it against a child."

"He’s your son; naturally, I won’t hold it against him." With Ye Qiu’s words, Shen Xiu felt even more triumphant. Indeed, Ye Qiu loved her so much that he could endure anything, but why was he so stingy with money?

"By the way, I heard your research has borne fruit?" she probed.

"How did you know?"

"I ran into two faculty members today, and overheard them mention it."

"Oh." Ye Qiu nodded.

Shen Xiu felt a bit frustrated: "Don’t you have something to tell me?"

What to say? Ye Qiu looked at her blankly.

Anger rose in Shen Xiu’s heart; was he planning to hide it from her? They were husband and wife; this money should be partly hers. Did he plan to make decisions alone again?

"Aren’t you going to talk about selling the patent? How’s the collaboration going?" Once she asked, Shen Xiu felt less tense.

Ye Qiu frowned: "The patent isn’t mine alone, nor can I decide alone."

"So are you not planning to sell?" Shen Xiu became anxious.

"No, just that the process and procedures are complicated. Probably have to wait another two months."

Two months? Two months weren’t too bad, she had been enduring life for two years, she could wait.

"And how much will you get?"

"Not sure yet. Why are you suddenly so interested in my affairs?" Ye Qiu asked, looking into her eyes.

Shen Xiu flustered under his gaze, then reacted, righteously yelling: "I’m your wife, can’t I ask about your affairs?"

Ye Qiu compressed his lips, lowering his head, appearing somewhat at a loss, unsure of how to express himself.

Shen Xiu felt smug once again; clearly, she could not be nice to him. Whenever she got angry, he had no recourse; indeed, Xiao Ze’s suggestion was feasible. In two months, she would have money for a better life.

Little did she know Ye Qiu had long seen through her thoughts, sneering internally. Some people’s blood seems warm but is actually cold; no matter how well you treat them, they remain ungrateful, valuing even a strand of another’s hair over you.

Meanwhile, Ye Qiu’s news conference caused a sensation in society, with netizens urging him and University A to quickly sell the patent and launch the product.

The greater the stir, the happier Xiao Ze and Shen Xiu became, as if the money had already landed in their pockets.

Actually, University A didn’t want to take half of Ye Qiu’s profit initially; it was Ye Qiu who wished to repay his alma mater’s kindness by investing more in the students, thus sharing with University A.

Moreover, Li Hao and the other Ph.D. students contributed significantly; Ye Qiu was generous, earning their heartfelt gratitude. Initially, they only wanted their names on the paper to enhance their credentials, never expecting the professor to be so kind! After all, who doesn’t love money?

Yet the more generous he was, the more others praised him, and the less satisfied Shen Xiu became. She couldn’t understand how someone could be so foolish as to give away such a fortune!

However, even after all these deductions, and even after taxes, Ye Qiu took home over thirty million.

Hearing this figure, Shen Xiu’s eyes widened; she could hardly wait, strategizing with Xiao Ze before taking action.

Ye Qiu received a call from Shen Xiu, rushing home. Seeing her distraught state, he anxiously asked, "What happened? What’s going on?"

"Xiao Huan, Xiao Huan he..." Shen Xiu clutched Ye Qiu’s arm like a lifeline. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

"What happened to Xiao Huan?"

"I just went to pick up Xiao Huan from school, and the guard said he left earlier. Then I received a call from an unknown number."

Ye Qiu thought to himself, so this is the trap they set for him!

Yet he still followed up the question: "Who called? What did they say?"

"They said Xiao Huan has been kidnapped by them," Shen Xiu wept loudly, truly resembling a mother who lost her child.