[The Qin family doesn't seem to know how to guard against such things. Aren't wealthy families supposed to be more shrewd? How could they all be so naive, letting themselves be manipulated by an upstart?]

The Qin Family: Wah, we're being criticized.

[I'm especially disappointed in Qin Xian. Isn't a CEO supposed to be strategically minded? He seemed quite astute before!]

Qin Xian: ...How could he investigate those deep-seated thoughts? Only Ji Fei could uncover them with her system.

He had always felt that Li Zhi wasn't much, but his elder sister liked him. Although they weren't a loving couple, Li Zhi hadn't done anything to mistreat his sister, except for this incident today. He never interfered in his siblings' lives, at most offering a few words of advice. Who knew there were so many landmines buried underneath?

Ji Fei was thoroughly enjoying the drama unfolding, so much that she lost her appetite and finally put down her bowl and chopsticks.

[This is too infuriating. Let me be 'tactless' for once. Although I can't directly reveal the secrets I've uncovered, I can still stir things up. Watch me find a way to sabotage this ill-fated union.]

Qin Xian looked at the 'troublemaker' lost in thought, his mouth twitching slightly.

Forget it, he'd better handle this himself.

Qin Xian composed himself and said directly: "Sister, our family's stance remains unchanged. We hope you'll get a divorce. If you don't, we can't bear this shame and will choose to cut ties with the Li family in all future matters."

The Qin family quickly understood that Qin Xian was setting a trap, to see if Li Zhi was truly after power and status.

Even though Qin Xian fully believed Ji Fei's words, the others still had some reservations, after all, Li Zhi's original intentions were impossible to verify now. This was also Qin Xian's way of helping Ji Fei prove her point to everyone.

And to help his elder sister see clearly.

"What do you mean by that?!" Li's Mother immediately became anxious and quickly looked towards Qin's parents.

Qin's Father said directly: "In our Qin family, Qin Xian is now in charge. Whatever he decides goes."

Li Zhi's expression changed several times, his face quickly filling with indignant embarrassment, as if he had been insulted. This made the Qin family members think that Ji Fei's speculation might be wrong. But soon, everyone felt something was off.

Because Li Zhi still hadn't spoken.

Only Li's Mother was extremely anxious, tugging at Qin Yan and saying: "Did you hear what your brother said? He's not treating you like family at all! Besides, you're forcing our family line to end! If you're so capable, why don't you give birth to a child yourself? Then we wouldn't be in this situation!"

These words were offensive. Qin's Mother immediately darkened her face and stepped forward to pull her daughter back to sit beside her.

"Now we're telling your son to find a new wife. He can have as many children as he wants, no one's stopping him. He can even find this child's birth mother if he wants. What's the matter? Are you so unwilling to divorce my daughter?"

Li's Mother hurriedly pulled her son. Li Zhi looked at Qin Xian, frowning and about to speak.

Qin Xian sneered and said: "If you're worried about your reputation, rest assured. If you really divorce, we'll say our family couldn't accept an illegitimate child, so we forced my sister to divorce. It won't affect you at all. Our family has helped your Li family considerably over the years. You surely don't think my sister owes you anything, do you?"

With one sentence, he blocked all false excuses. Li Zhi's face turned ashen.

[Ooh, ooh, ooh! Killing blow! The Qin family has finally stood up! Looks like I don't need to make an appearance after all.]

Hearing Ji Fei's cheerful voice, the corners of Qin Xian's mouth slowly curled upwards.

The Qin family naturally didn't want an innocent child to be homeless, but they also couldn't bear to see their precious daughter sad and miserable every day.

One cold husband was enough. Look at what had become of Qin Yan now. Add a child to that, and she'd surely develop health issues from holding everything in.

So divorce was the best option.

A flash of ruthlessness passed through Li Zhi's eyes, and his tone carried a hint of threat as he spoke: "Qin Yan, since your family speaks this way, I'll take it as your intention as well?"

In the past, whenever Li Zhi was the slightest bit displeased, Qin Yan would immediately try to appease him.

By now, she should have been pleading with the Qin family to preserve Li Zhi's dignity and the Li family's interests.

But this time, Qin Yan finally remained silent. She hadn't yet recovered from the shock Ji Fei had given her.

Li Zhi's aloof expression wavered for a moment.

Li's Mother immediately cried out: "No, they can't divorce! Yan Yan, you can't have children anymore, who else would want you!"

"Hmph! Our Qin family's eldest daughter, there are plenty who'd want to marry her!" Qin's Father said coldly.

"But... she can't have children... other families would surely look down on her too. Marrying her would only be with ulterior motives."

"Then she won't marry. We'll keep her in our Qin family and dote on her," Qin's Mother said. "If she wants children, we can adopt orphans. As long as my daughter is happy!"

[If you ask me, is the inability to have children really just one person's fault? Maybe Li Zhi's genes aren't good enough for Qin Yan. After the divorce, if she finds someone better and her mood improves, she might be able to have as many children as she wants!]

It must be said, Ji Fei provided a new perspective.

This made the Qin family members look forward to life after the divorce.

Even Qin Yan, still immersed in shock, had her thoughts diverted.

If she changed partners, would she be able to have her own children?

[Oh right, I can check for Qin Yan! I might be even more accurate than doctors.]

The Qin family members: We can do that?!

[Hmm, let me see. Oh, her body is indeed not in good condition, conception would be difficult, but not impossible.]

The Qin family members were disappointed. It was about the same as what the doctors had said.

But nine years had passed. The doctors probably just didn't want to rule out the possibility entirely.

However, Ji Fei suddenly became agitated.

[Damn, no wonder she couldn't have children! The responsibility must be shared equally!]

The Qin family members: ???

[Nine years... This Li Zhi fellow only comes home for a few days each month. They probably don't even share a bed more than a few times a year. The chances were already low, how could they possibly conceive? If she did get pregnant, he'd probably suspect her of cheating!]

Bombshell news!

The Qin family members all looked at Qin Yan in shock.

Qin Yan's face turned red immediately. How could this be known?

Faced with such matters, she was naturally shy. How could a woman speak of such things? Besides, she had always thought it was her body's problem, so she hadn't considered other possibilities.

The Qin family members were furious. How dare Li Zhi blame Qin Yan for not being able to have children when he hadn't even tried!

But they couldn't bring this up to question him, and they unanimously felt there was no need to question anymore.

This marriage must end! It's too abusive!

If Qin Yan remained obstinate, they would force the divorce.

But Ji Fei's thoughts had wandered again.

[Strange? Even if he doesn't like Qin Yan and doesn't want to share a bed with her, where does he go when he's not at home? Does he stay at the hospital? Is he really so busy that he can't come home? Isn't he the hospital director now? It can't be what I'm thinking, can it?]

The Qin family members felt a twinge in their hearts, vaguely sensing something was amiss: What could it be?!

Ji Fei didn't have any preconceived notions about Li Zhi's lofty image. Thinking of this, her gossip-loving instincts made her wonder if this guy might be keeping a mistress outside.

Bold hypothesis, careful verification. Can't make accusations without proof.

[Holy shit!]

[Holy shit shit shit shit!]

Profanity - looks like the problem is very serious.

The Qin family members' hearts were in their throats, holding their breath as they waited for Ji Fei to drop the bombshell.

Even Qin Yan's mind went blank, her emotions frozen.

[On the 18th floor of the high-end apartment next to the hospital... For these nine years... Li Zhi and Qiao Meng have been living there as husband and wife!]