Grandpa Qiao wasn’t interrogating Xiao Yufan; he simply needed a definite answer, and he was very satisfied with Xiao Yufan’s response…
To Grandpa Qiao, both the Qiao Corporation and Qiao Chuxi held equal importance. He had entrusted his most valuable assets to the most important person, yet he still worried that Qiao Chuxi, being a girl, might face too much pressure.
After their conversation, Grandpa Qiao’s heart gradually eased. He believed that Xiao Yufan would definitely keep his word…
It was time for lunch, and Xiao Yufan didn’t refuse Grandpa Qiao’s warm invitation, choosing instead to stay. After all, he had come all this way; if he couldn’t even enjoy a meal, wouldn’t he be at a great loss?
If Qiao Chuxi had known what Xiao Yufan was thinking, she would have been both amused and exasperated. Sometimes this man really acted like a child, though not entirely unpleasant…
Flirting openly with Qingluan and Tianxuan, Xiao Yufan didn’t act like a guest at all, which caused Qiao Chuxi to cough dryly. Just moments ago, she had thought that this man wasn’t so bad, but now this rogue was acting up again.
“Do you want me to feed you too? If you do, just say so directly. Why are you being so subtle about reminding me?” Xiao Yufan said with a grin, his eyes glancing repeatedly over her shapely figure, looking more flirtatious than ever. Fortunately, from Grandpa Qiao’s angle, he couldn’t see Xiao Yufan’s expression.
“As if I’d remind you! I’m just telling you to mind your behavior!” Qiao Chuxi wished she could kick this man out of the Qiao family. Couldn’t he show a bit of restraint when showing affection? Didn’t he see that Qingluan and Tianxuan were already feeling awkward? And she was still standing there watching.
“What’s wrong with showing love to my wife? If you want some too, I can give you some as well…” Xiao Yufan replied innocently, making Grandpa Qiao feel a chill down his spine. At this point, he had completely lost his appetite and soon got up to leave.
Feeling extremely frustrated, Qiao Chuxi realized how difficult it was to communicate with this man. By the end of the meal, she felt like she was about to break down. However, Grandpa Qiao kept smiling throughout, because he found his granddaughter and this man were actually quite well-matched…
“Yufan, I’d like to have a word with you alone…”
Thinking this through, Grandpa Qiao had already made up his mind. Glancing at his granddaughter, whose expression wasn’t very pleasant, he spoke directly. After a moment’s hesitation, Xiao Yufan followed the old man’s steps.
Qiao Chuxi looked puzzled, wondering what her grandfather wanted to talk to Xiao Yufan about now. Even if there was something to discuss, why should she be excluded?
But she didn’t bother to dwell on it. After Xiao Yufan left, she started chatting with the two girls, Tianxuan and Qingluan, very curious about how that rogue had managed to win over these two beauties.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yufan had already been led by Grandpa Qiao into the study. It was clear that this old man shared the same hobby as his grandfather.
“What do you think of this study…” Grandpa Qiao smiled, watching Xiao Yufan’s focused expression.
“This study is similar to my grandfather’s, filled with a classical charm. I really like this feeling, though the path I walk is completely different…”
A sigh escaped him unknowingly. Since the moment his grandfather had sent him to the Heaven Division, his path had been decided, and he had never regretted it. Because he knew that only when he stood at the peak could he protect those he wanted to protect.
“Sometimes destiny isn’t something you can choose, but as long as you follow your heart, you won’t stray from your original path…”
Though he didn’t understand exactly what Xiao Yufan meant, in that moment, Grandpa Qiao sensed the young man’s true emotions. This young man wasn’t as superficial as he appeared on the surface. Behind that flamboyant exterior lay another side of him.
“I see. I suppose Grandpa brought me here not just to admire the study…”
Quickly suppressing those emotions, Xiao Yufan turned back, suddenly recalling the fact that Grandpa Qiao had avoided Qiao Chuxi for a reason. There must be something more important he wanted to say…
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