Translator: Atlas Studios   Editor: Atlas Studios
Leonard felt like he had kicked an iron plate. His expression was ugly, but he did not want to offend the Neutral Party. He could only swallow his anger and say, âDonât worry about it then.â
Although he said that, he still felt uncomfortable.
Why was Qiao Nian so strange?!
It was one thing for that old fart from the Conservatives to compete with him, but the Neutrals, which usually did not cause trouble, also seemed to be taking sides!
What a coincidence!
Qiao Nian sent them back to the hotel after lunch.
Because she had just entered the Privy Council herself, she had only been taking care of the procedures for the past two days and was not too busy yet.
Xu Yi and the rest invited her to their room to play upon seeing that she was free.
Thinking that she could take a look at the place Guan Yan arranged for them, Qiao Nian sent Ye Wangchuan a WeChat message saying that she was not going back yet.
Then, she entered the hotel with Xue Zhu.
âWhich floor are you guys staying on?â Qiao Nian was still wearing her usual hoodie, mainly for comfort. Coupled with her sloppy and unique aura, she appeared casual and unrestrained.
Walking with her gave them an inexplicable sense of security.
Xue Zhu walked in front and pressed the elevator button. Then, she tilted her head and replied, âNinth floor.â
The hotel had a total of 60 floors, and all kinds of facilities were available.
She remembered that there was a restaurant on the top floor.
There was also a special swimming pool and fitness area below.
Their rooms were on the ninth floor. It was not high, but compared to the 30th floor in the independent continent, the advantage was that the place felt less oppressive.
Shen Qingfeng said, âThe front desk said that only the ninth floor had five rooms with consecutive numbers available. The other floors either did not have sufficient rooms or were not in good locations.â
âOkay.â Qiao Nian knew Guan Yanâs efficiency. She pulled down the brim of her cap, nodded, and did not ask further.
The elevator arrived at this moment.
The doors opened and someone came out.
They consciously moved aside, leaving a path for them to come out.
Everything was fine at first, but just as Qiao Nian was about to enter, she heard a voice she did not want to hear.
âMiss Qiao.â
Simon had come down to make a call. Unexpectedly, he bumped into her at the hotel.
Seeing that the elevator was about to close, Qiao Nian said to Xue Zhu and the rest, âYou guys go up first. Iâll be right there.â
Xue Zhu glanced at Simon with worry. âThen Iâll send you the room number.
Send me a message if you need anything.â
âSure.â
âLetâs go.â
Xue Zhu knew about the Chamber of Commerce Alliance and Simonâs identity. She knew that Simon must have something to say to Qiao Nian, so she left them alone.
Simon watched the elevator doors close and heaved a sigh of relief. Then, he invited her, âMiss Qiao, thereâs a seat in front. Shall we sit down and grab a drink?â
Qiao Nian said concisely, âLetâs talk here.â
Simon was quite embarrassed. After some hesitation, he slowly said, âMiss
Qiao, Iâm very sorry about what happened at the Western cafeteria last time.
âAfter that, 1 contacted you and Nio Dong, but you didnât seem to have time to come out for dinnerâ¦â His mind raced as he thought about how to explain what happened the last time.
Qiao Nian had already guessed it. She looked at him with her beautiful eyes, clear and pure. âl wanted to talk to you about this too..â