She Lives without Regret in This Life

Chapter 1726: Chapter 1803: Collusion

The snow was deep in some parts of the forest, and Qin Xue was reluctant to leave Xu Qigang’s line of sight. She slowly trailed behind him. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, especially after experiencing his embrace; she could no longer bear to let go.

She believed he was meant to belong to her, so why should other women get the advantage?

Qin Xue’s mind was racing. She knew he valued loyalty above all else; otherwise, he wouldn’t have personally brought people to find Xiao Yue. What if he owed her a favor?

What if it was a life-saving debt?

Wouldn’t that mean he could never escape her for the rest of his life?

This thought excited Qin Xue, causing her breath to quicken a few notches.

Qin Xue was deep in thought, standing on a small mound. Just as she was about to leave, she stopped with a "huh." In such cold weather, there was snow everywhere, and only where people walked would the snow be trampled down.

This small mound was bare, looking suspiciously strange in the snow.

She curled her lips into a smile, circled around to the other side, and squatted down, meeting Shen Ming’s eyes.

"Shen Ming, I never thought you’d end up like this."

"Hmpf!" Reaching this point, Shen Ming had already given up. He looked coldly at Qin Xue, his gaze chilly and malicious.

"Desperate, ruined, beyond redemption?" Qin Xue’s expression was slightly proud, "I never thought you’d be such a person; too bad Ji Shiyu was blind."

"Aren’t you the same?" Shen Ming lowered his voice and said, "I really didn’t expect the distinguished Miss of the Qin Family to fall in love with Xu Qigang. Didn’t you always look down on men?"

Qin Xue showed no expression, "I’m the only one who can save your life now."

"Would you?"

"If you follow my instructions, why not!" She had just been pondering how to execute her plan! Now a scapegoat had delivered itself, just like being handed a pillow when you were drowsy.

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The appearance of Meng Ping made Xu Qigang’s brows furrow tighter, and Qin Yue gloated, "I find that your people skills aren’t very good! They all seem to want to kill you."

"Shut up." Chen Yingjie came up and stuffed a towel in Qin Yue’s mouth. This troublemaker was not honest at all and had a filthy mouth.

"Why are you here?" Xu Qigang sized up Meng Ping, his tone carrying a faint concern, "Not injured, are you?"

"No!" Meng Ping shook his head, feeling a bit guilty, avoiding his gaze.

"Good to hear. We haven’t found Shen Ming yet; be careful."

"I followed Shen Ming, didn’t encounter him on the way, he definitely hasn’t escaped far."

Xu Qigang half-squinted his eyes, his keen eyes surveying everything around like a hawk, "The Primordial Forest’s situation is complex, and we’re short on manpower. It’s too troublesome to search."

"What do we do then?"

"Let’s retreat for now! Report the situation after gathering intel."

Meng Ping listened, feeling a turmoil of emotions inside. He was concerned for his safety, yet he wanted to kill him. For the first time, someone with no moral baseline felt like a bastard.

He certainly didn’t want that, fortunately, he managed to control it in time. Meng Ping quietly made a decision in his heart that once back, he would spend a few years in the Southern Border because who knew what crazy things he might do if he stayed.

"What are you thinking about?" Xu Qigang extended his hand, Meng Ping instinctively lit a cigar and handed it over.

He took it, the way he handled the cigar was exceptionally graceful, exuding a wild beauty.

"President Xu, let’s return!" Qin Xue had already reverted to her former self, with a cold face, maintaining her proud posture as the boss of the Qin Family.