Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
But they dared not undermine Yuan Yongqin.
Differently from them, she was from Beijing.
And the Yuan family did have some standing there.
Moreover, Cheng Feng Corporation had been doing so well under her over the past years. Naturally, Yuan Yongqin herself had also built a name for herself.
The Qiao Family actually managed to invite Yuan Yongqin... Smoothing her frown, Madam Fu heaved a sigh of relief.
She really hadnât wanted to come today because Qiao Chen had disgusted her at the hospital so badly. Moreover, Qiao Chen was the reason they offended the Ye family as well. Madam Fu had been so stressed out recently, afraid that the Ye family would take revenge on them.
Fortunately, the Ye family was too busy going to the hospital and back. Itâd been over a week now, and they didnât find trouble with them.
She could finally relax.
She was here today only because her son insisted. At least Qiao Chen managed to win a good award, and it was second place at that.
Fu Ge also mentioned that the Tang family would come.
Only then did she reluctantly agree to attend.
Madam Fu felt much better when she saw Yuan Yongqinâs arrival.
Seemed like she made the right choice.
Qiao Nian wasnât to be feared!
âAunt Yuan.â Qiao Chen followed after her father and greeted her sweetly.
Yuan Yongqin furrowed her brows as she looked at them. She was carrying something in one hand and holding her cell phone in another. She seemed to be on a call with someone.
Qiao Weimin wasnât done buttering her up. âChairman Yuan, itâs just my childâs birthday. Your presence is more than enough. You neednât have brought a gift...ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Qiao Chen also saw the bag Yuan Yongqin was carrying.
It was a Seven bag, but she wasnât sure about its contents. She was so excited.
Cheng Feng Corporation was Sevenâs parent company. Thus, it was pretty easy for Yuan Yongqin to get hold of the newest designs. Itâd be even better if the gift was from Sâs newest limited edition series!
Qiao Chenâs eyes lit up as she thanked her in advance. âThank you, Aunt Yuan.â
...
Shen Qingqing was annoyed to see another big shot arriving on Qiao Chenâs side. She felt worse by the minute.
âSister Nian, why donât I pretend to have a stomachache? Then you can say that youâre sending me to the hospital!â She couldnât think of a better idea besides feigning an illness.
âNo need, one of the people Iâm waiting for is here.â Qiao Nian picked up her phone and was ready to receive a call.
Shen Qingqing didnât see any car drive by, though. Could Sister Nianâs guest be walking here?
Wasnât that worse than her suggestion?
If they feigned an illness, they could save themselves the trouble of hearing Qiao Chenâs barking later.
She wasnât worried for herself but Qiao Nian.
Qiao Nian had already seen the woman surrounded by the Qiao family members. She very casually picked up her phone. â... Hello, Aunt Yuan.â
...
âChairman Yuan, you must be tired carrying this. Iâll get someone to hold it for you.â Qiao Weimin wanted to get someoneâs help.
But right this moment, Yuan Yongqinâs phone call got through and she broke into a smile. She held the phone to her ear. âHello, Nian Nian, Iâm here. Where are you? Why donât I see you?â
Nian Nian?
Qiao Chenâs face went pale, and her heart almost leaped out of her chest.
It couldnât be Qiao Nian, right?
Qiao Weiminâs expression sank as well, his expression alternating between a bright red and pale green. His hand was suspended in the air, as if the atmosphere had gone stale at that moment. Utterly awkward.