Hearing Xiao Yufan’s words, Qiao Meng’s body stiffened abruptly, stopping in her tracks. She might not fear Qiao Chuxi, but she harbored a deep-rooted fear of Xiao Yufan from the bottom of her heart…
“You should know that I dislike laying hands on women. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have left so peacefully back then. However, disliking it doesn’t mean I won’t do it!”
His icy voice concealed a deadly intent. Xiao Yufan knew this woman understood exactly what he meant. Back then, he had merely left that wealthy man behind without harming her…
Their conversation left Qiao Chuxi somewhat confused, but she trusted this man to know his limits. Besides, if she had to handle it herself, she truly wouldn’t have known how to deal with her cousin.
“Don’t worry, you don’t have to apologize. I can just hand you over to the police and see how many years they’ll keep you for intentional assault. If you end up inside, I’m sure your father will be implicated as well…”
Before Qiao Meng could speak, Xiao Yufan continued. He understood this woman’s mindset quite accurately.
At this moment, no one was more conflicted than Qiao Meng. She absolutely refused to apologize because she hadn’t done anything wrong. Qiao Chuxi had left her with nothing, and she wanted to reclaim everything. Yet, if she didn’t apologize, Xiao Yufan was definitely capable of carrying out his threat.
She knew about Bai Xiaozhuo’s power—such a legendary man still seemed restrained before Xiao Yufan. What qualifications did she have to act defiantly?
Moreover, Qiao Meng felt a chill of fear. If she had truly scarred Qiao Chuxi’s face earlier, she might have ended up spending years in prison. The Qiao family would certainly disown her, and even her father’s protection wouldn’t help.
“I’m sorry…”
She muttered unwillingly, without even turning her head. Right now, she only wanted to leave as soon as possible. When had she ever endured such treatment, being surrounded and pointed at by a crowd?
“Are you really incapable of apologizing?”
Seeing that Qiao Meng showed no sincerity, Xiao Yufan sneered coldly. In truth, she should feel fortunate. Fortunately, Qiao Chuxi wasn’t yet his woman. If she already were, even a hundred deaths wouldn’t suffice for Qiao Meng…
“I acted foolishly and made a mistake. I hope Miss Qiao can forgive me this once, and I promise it won’t happen again!”
Under Xiao Yufan’s icy gaze, Qiao Meng’s inner defenses gradually crumbled. Yes, she wanted Qiao Chuxi to suffer, but not at the cost of sacrificing everything. For the first time, she felt an icy dread that pierced her very bones…
“If these words come from your heart, I accept your apology. If you wish to return to Qiao Group, you may continue working at that company!”
Only then did Qiao Chuxi slowly respond. Watching Qiao Meng, now thoroughly subdued, she suddenly felt a sense of relief. Was it because of Xiao Yufan’s presence? She wasn’t sure.
But she realized she might have been too harsh, causing Qiao Meng’s heart to twist so badly. If she could let this woman return to the company, things might improve. After all, her patron was gone, and she posed no threat to the Qiao family anymore.
“Really? You’d let me return to the company?”
Qiao Meng hadn’t expected Qiao Chuxi to be so generous. All she had wanted was to increase her sense of existence within the Qiao family. No one else could understand the feeling of constantly being overshadowed by another woman.
“I’ll give you six months. If you can manage that company well, I might consider giving it back to you…”
With a graceful smile, Qiao Chuxi once again embodied the goddess image she had always held in the eyes of everyone in Linjiang. Her voice, though gentle, sent waves crashing through Qiao Meng’s heart. Wasn’t this exactly the outcome she had sought?
“I hope Miss Qiao can keep your word…”
Though thrilled, Qiao Meng still struggled to control her emotions. She wasn’t a foolish woman—Qiao Chuxi’s brilliance had simply overshadowed her. She had the ability to run the company even better than before.
“You’ll see soon enough. My words are my bond.”
Thus, the feud was resolved. Qiao Chuxi exhaled in relief, her smile deepening as she watched Qiao Meng walk away. Ultimately, this woman was still kind-hearted, different from the rest of the Qiao family, for she valued emotions deeply.
“I never thought Miss Qiao could be so soft-hearted. I thought you were always like an unyielding block of ice, impervious to any warmth…”
Xiao Yufan’s smile carried a hint of oddity. He didn’t know this woman as well as he had imagined. At least, he had rarely seen this other side of her. Yet at this moment, she radiated an invisible charm.
Upon hearing Xiao Yufan’s words, Qiao Meng’s body stiffened, and she abruptly stopped in her tracks. She might not fear Qiao Chuxi, but she harbored a deep-seated dread for Xiao Yufan…
“You should know that I don’t like to lay hands on women, otherwise you wouldn’t have left unscathed that time. However, not liking to do so doesn’t mean I won’t!” His icy voice carried a hidden threat. Xiao Yufan knew this woman understood what he was referring to—that time, he had only dealt with the wealthy man, leaving her untouched…
Their conversation left Qiao Chuxi somewhat confused, but she trusted that this man knew his limits. Besides, if left to her own devices, she truly wouldn’t know how to handle her cousin.
“Don’t worry, you don’t have to apologize. I’ll just hand you over to the police and see how many years you’ll spend inside for intentional assault. If you end up in there, your father will likely be implicated too…” Before Qiao Meng could respond, Xiao Yufan continued, his grasp on her thoughts quite accurate.
At this moment, Qiao Meng was the most conflicted. She didn’t want to apologize to this woman because she believed she had done nothing wrong. Qiao Chuxi had left her with nothing, and she wanted to reclaim everything. But if she didn’t apologize, Xiao Yufan was capable of anything.
She knew of Bai Xiaozhuo’s prowess—a man of legend who had been somewhat reserved in front of Xiao Yufan. What right did she have to act arrogantly in front of him?
Moreover, Qiao Meng felt a pang of fear. If she had truly disfigured Qiao Chuxi earlier, she might have ended up spending years in prison. The Qiao family would undoubtedly expel her, and even her father’s protection wouldn’t save her.
“Sorry…” she mumbled reluctantly, not even turning her head. She just wanted to leave as quickly as possible. When had she ever been subjected to such treatment, being pointed at and surrounded by a crowd?
“Are you not going to apologize properly?” Seeing that Qiao Meng lacked any sincerity, Xiao Yufan sneered. She should be grateful that Qiao Chuxi wasn’t his woman yet. If she were, Qiao Meng wouldn’t survive even a hundred deaths…
“It was a moment of folly, and I made a mistake. I hope Miss Qiao can be magnanimous and forgive me this once. I won’t dare to do it again!” In Xiao Yufan’s cold gaze, Qiao Meng saw a chilling frost. Her defenses slowly crumbled. It was true that she wanted to make Qiao Chuxi suffer, but that didn’t mean she was willing to sacrifice everything. This was the first time she had felt such a bone-deep coldness…
“If that’s your sincere apology, I accept it. If you wish to return to the Qiao Corporation, you can continue working at that company,” Qiao Chuxi finally responded, watching the subdued Qiao Meng with a sense of relief. Was it because of Xiao Yufan’s presence? She wasn’t sure.
But she realized that perhaps she had been too harsh, which had twisted Qiao Meng’s heart. If she could let this woman return to her previous company, things might improve. After all, her backer was gone, and she posed no threat to the Qiao family.
“You’re really willing to let me return to the company?” Qiao Meng was surprised by Qiao Chuxi’s generosity. No matter what she did, she only wanted to increase her presence in the Qiao family. The feeling of being constantly overshadowed by another woman was something others couldn’t understand.
“I’ll give you six months. If you can manage the company well, I might consider returning it to you…” Qiao Chuxi smiled softly, once again embodying the goddess image she held in the eyes of Linjiang’s people. Her gentle voice stirred a storm in Qiao Meng’s heart. Wasn’t this the outcome she had been seeking?
“I hope Miss Qiao will keep her word…” Though thrilled, Qiao Meng tried to contain her emotions. She wasn’t a foolish woman; it was just that Qiao Chuxi’s brilliance had overshadowed her. She was fully capable of managing the company better than before.
“My word is my bond. You may not believe me, but you’ll soon see the results.” With that, the feud was resolved. Qiao Chuxi sighed in relief, watching Qiao Meng’s retreating figure with a brighter smile. This woman was ultimately soft-hearted, but unlike the rest of the Qiao family, she valued emotions deeply.
“I never thought Miss Qiao had a soft side. I always thought you were like an unyielding block of ice, impossible to melt…” Xiao Yufan’s smile was slightly peculiar. He didn’t know this woman as well as he thought. At least, he rarely saw this side of her. But at this moment, she exuded an intangible charm.
“That’s only when dealing with scoundrels and lechers. As for others, I’m quite kind…” Thinking of Xiao Yufan’s earlier actions, her temper flared. Seeing Jiang Rou by his side only added to her dissatisfaction. Why did this lecher always have so many exceptional women around him? Yet, she wasn’t inferior to them.
For the first time, Qiao Chuxi admitted she was jealous. If her feelings towards Qing Luan and Tian Xuan hadn’t been too intense before, seeing Jiang Rou now touched the softest part of her heart.
Jiang Rou’s beautiful eyes had been fixed on the two of them. Hearing the reproach in Qiao Chuxi’s words, she seemed to understand something. Brother Fan wasn’t just a little flirtatious; besides those outstanding women, he even had such a beauty accompanying him in Linjiang.
But she wasn’t displeased. After all, in her eyes, even being with Xiao Yufan made her a third party. Whether she was the third, fourth, or fifth didn’t matter much to her.
“Is there a scoundrel here? I don’t think so. Then I must be someone else. Can’t you be nicer to me?”
“No!” Qiao Chuxi replied firmly, clearly not intending to be swayed by Xiao Yufan’s charm. Although she didn’t know what her grandfather had discussed with him that time, her guess was likely accurate—her grandfather had surely brought up their relationship.
Qiao Chuxi had always believed there was nothing she couldn’t obtain. But after meeting Xiao Yufan, that notion slowly faded. She didn’t know why, but the two of them kept circling around each other…
Upon hearing Xiao Yufan’s words, Qiao Meng’s body stiffened, and she abruptly stopped in her tracks. She might not fear Qiao Chuxi, but she harbored a deep-seated dread for Xiao Yufan.
“You should know I don’t like to lay hands on women, otherwise you wouldn’t have left unscathed last time. However, not liking to doesn’t mean I won’t!” His icy voice carried a hidden threat. Xiao Yufan knew this woman understood what he was referring to—the time he had only dealt with the wealthy man, sparing her.
Their conversation left Qiao Chuxi somewhat confused, but she trusted that this man knew his limits. Besides, if left to her own devices, she truly wouldn’t know how to handle her cousin.
“Don’t worry, you don’t have to apologize. I’ll just have you sent to the police station and see how many years you’ll spend inside for intentional assault. If you end up in there, I imagine your father would be implicated too…” Before Qiao Meng could speak, Xiao Yufan continued, accurately gauging her thoughts.
Qiao Meng was now the most conflicted. She didn’t want to apologize to this woman because she believed she had done nothing wrong. Qiao Chuxi had left her with nothing, and she wanted to reclaim everything. But if she didn’t apologize, Xiao Yufan was capable of anything.
She knew of Bai Xiaozhuo’s prowess—a legendary man who still seemed cautious around Xiao Yufan. What right did she have to act arrogantly?
Moreover, Qiao Meng felt a pang of fear. If she had truly disfigured Qiao Chuxi earlier, she might have ended up spending years in prison, and the Qiao family would surely have disowned her, even if her father tried to protect her.
“Sorry…” she mumbled reluctantly, not even turning her head. She just wanted to leave as quickly as possible. When had she ever been subjected to such treatment, surrounded by a crowd pointing and whispering?
“Are you really apologizing?” It was clear that Qiao Meng lacked sincerity. Xiao Yufan sneered. She should be grateful that Qiao Chuxi wasn’t his woman yet. If she were, Qiao Meng wouldn’t survive even a hundred deaths.
“It was a moment of folly that led me to make a mistake. I hope Miss Qiao can be magnanimous and forgive me this once. I won’t dare do it again!” Seeing the icy chill in Xiao Yufan’s eyes, Qiao Meng’s defenses crumbled. She wanted to make Qiao Chuxi suffer, but not at the cost of sacrificing everything. This was the first time she felt such bone-chilling fear.
“If that’s your sincere apology, I accept it. If you wish to return to Qiao Corporation, you can continue working at that company,” Qiao Chuxi finally responded, feeling a sense of relief as she looked at the subdued Qiao Meng. Was it because of Xiao Yufan’s presence? She wasn’t sure.
But she realized that perhaps she had been too harsh, which had twisted Qiao Meng’s mind. If she allowed her to return to the company, things might improve. After all, her backer was gone, and she posed no threat to the Qiao family.
“You’re really willing to let me return to the company?” Qiao Meng was surprised by Qiao Chuxi’s generosity. All she had done was try to increase her presence in the Qiao family, as the feeling of being overshadowed by another woman was something others couldn’t understand.
“I’ll give you six months. If you can manage the company well, I might consider returning it to you,” Qiao Chuxi said with a gentle smile, resuming her goddess-like image in the eyes of Linjiang. Her soft voice stirred a wave of emotions in Qiao Meng’s heart. Wasn’t this the outcome she had been seeking?
“I hope Miss Qiao will keep her word,” Qiao Meng said, though she was thrilled, she tried to contain her excitement. She wasn’t a foolish woman; it was just that Qiao Chuxi’s brilliance had overshadowed her. She was fully capable of managing the company better than before.
“My word is my bond. You may not believe me, but you’ll soon see the results.”
With this, the feud was resolved. Qiao Chuxi breathed a sigh of relief, watching Qiao Meng leave with a more pronounced smile. This woman was ultimately soft-hearted, but unlike the rest of the Qiao family, she valued emotions deeply.
“I never thought Miss Qiao had a soft side. I always thought you were like an unyielding block of ice, impossible to melt,” Xiao Yufan said with a slightly strange smile. He didn’t know this woman as well as he thought, having rarely seen this side of her. But at this moment, she exuded an intangible charm.
“That’s only when dealing with scoundrels and lechers. With others, I’m quite kind,” Qiao Chuxi retorted, her temper flaring as she recalled Xiao Yufan’s earlier actions. Seeing Jiang Rou by his side only added to her irritation. Why did this lecher always have so many exceptional women around him? She wasn’t inferior to them.
For the first time, Qiao Chuxi admitted she was jealous. If her jealousy towards Qing Luan and Tian Xuan hadn’t been too obvious before, seeing Jiang Rou now touched the softest part of her heart.
Jiang Rou’s beautiful eyes had been fixed on the two of them. Hearing the reproach in Qiao Chuxi’s voice, she seemed to understand something. Brother Fan wasn’t just a little flirtatious; besides those outstanding women, he had such a beauty accompanying him in Linjiang.
But she wasn’t dissatisfied. After all, in her eyes, even being with Xiao Yufan made her a third party. Whether she was the third, fourth, or fifth didn’t matter much to her.
“Is there a scoundrel here? I don’t think so. That means I’m someone else too. Can’t you be nicer to me?”
“No!” Qiao Chuxi replied firmly, clearly not intending to be swayed by Xiao Yufan’s charm. Although she didn’t know what her grandfather had discussed with him that time, her guess was mostly accurate. Her grandfather must have talked to him about the two of them.
Qiao Chuxi had always believed there was nothing she couldn’t obtain, but after meeting Xiao Yufan, this notion gradually faded. She didn’t know why, but the two of them kept circling around each other.
For the first time, Qiao Chuxi admitted to herself that she was truly jealous. If before, she hadn’t shown strong feelings about Qingluan and Tianxuan, now seeing Jiang Rou had touched the most tender part deep inside her heart.
Jiang Rou’s beautiful eyes had been fixed on the two of them. Hearing the teasing reproach in Qiao Chuxi’s voice, she seemed to understand something. Brother Fan must be quite the heartbreaker. Besides those extraordinary women, there was now another beauty from Linjiang by his side.
Yet she felt no resentment. In her mind, even being with Xiao Yufan would be considered an intrusion from a third party. Whether she was the third, fourth, or fifth woman didn’t matter much to her.
Upon hearing Xiao Yufan’s words, Qiao Meng’s body froze, and she abruptly stopped in her tracks. She might not fear Qiao Chuxi, but she harbored a deep-seated dread for Xiao Yufan…
“You should know that I don’t like to lay hands on women, otherwise you wouldn’t have left so peacefully last time. However, not liking to do so doesn’t mean I won’t!” The icy voice carried a hidden threat. Xiao Yufan knew this woman would understand what he was referring to. Last time, he had only dealt with the portly man, leaving her untouched…
Their conversation left Qiao Chuxi somewhat confused, but she trusted that this man knew his limits. Besides, if it were up to her to handle the situation, she really wouldn’t know how to deal with her cousin.
“Don’t worry, you don’t have to apologize. I’ll just take you to the police station and see how many years you can spend inside for intentional assault. If you end up there, I imagine your father would be implicated as well…” Before Qiao Meng could speak, Xiao Yufan continued. He had a fairly accurate grasp of this woman’s mindset.
At this moment, Qiao Meng was the most conflicted. She didn’t want to apologize to this woman because she believed she had done nothing wrong. Qiao Chuxi had left her with nothing, and she wanted to reclaim everything. But if she didn’t apologize, Xiao Yufan was capable of doing anything.
She knew Bai Xiaozhuo’s capabilities—a man of legend who still seemed somewhat reserved in front of Xiao Yufan. What right did she have to act arrogantly in front of him?
Moreover, Qiao Meng felt a lingering fear. If she had really disfigured Qiao Chuxi earlier, she might have ended up spending years in prison. The Qiao family would undoubtedly expel her, and even her father’s protection wouldn’t save her.
“Sorry…” she muttered reluctantly, not even turning her head. She just wanted to leave as quickly as possible. When had she ever been subjected to such treatment, being pointed at and stared at by a crowd?
“Are you really apologizing?” It was clear that Qiao Meng had no sincerity. Xiao Yufan let out a cold laugh. She should be grateful that Qiao Chuxi wasn’t his woman yet. If she were, Qiao Meng wouldn’t survive even a hundred deaths…
“It was a moment of foolishness that led me to make a mistake. I hope Miss Qiao can be magnanimous and forgive me this time. I won’t dare to do it again!” Seeing the icy coldness in Xiao Yufan’s eyes, Qiao Meng’s defenses slowly crumbled. She wanted to make Qiao Chuxi suffer, but that didn’t mean she was willing to sacrifice everything. This was the first time she felt such a bone-chilling coldness…
“If that’s your sincere apology, I accept it. If you want to return to the Qiao Group, you can go back to working at that company.” Qiao Chuxi finally reacted, looking at the subdued Qiao Meng. She suddenly felt a sense of relief. Was it because of Xiao Yufan’s presence? She wasn’t sure.
But she realized that perhaps she had been too harsh, which had twisted Qiao Meng’s heart. If she allowed this woman to return to her previous company, things might improve. After all, her backer was gone, and she posed no threat to the Qiao family.
“Do you really mean it? You’d let me return to the company?” Qiao Meng was surprised by Qiao Chuxi’s generosity. No matter what she did, she only wanted to increase her presence in the Qiao family. The feeling of being constantly overshadowed by another woman was something others couldn’t understand.
“I’ll give you six months. If you can manage that company well, I’ll consider returning it to you…” With a gentle smile, Qiao Chuxi regained her image as the goddess in the eyes of Linjiang people. The corners of her lips curled into a beautiful arc. Her voice, though soft, stirred a storm in Qiao Meng’s heart. Wasn’t this the outcome she had been seeking?
“I hope Miss Qiao will keep her word…” Though extremely excited, Qiao Meng tried to control her emotions. She wasn’t a foolish woman either. It was just that Qiao Chuxi’s brilliance was too dazzling, overshadowing her. She was fully capable of managing the company even better than before.
“Once words are spoken, they cannot be taken back. You may not believe me, but you’ll soon see the results.” With this, the feud was resolved. Qiao Chuxi breathed a sigh of relief. Watching Qiao Meng’s retreating figure, her smile grew even warmer. This woman was ultimately soft-hearted, but she was different from the rest of the Qiao family because she valued emotions deeply.
“I never thought Miss Qiao could be so soft-hearted. I always thought you were like an unyielding block of ice, impossible to melt…” Xiao Yufan’s smile was slightly peculiar. He didn’t know this woman as well as he thought. At least, he rarely saw this side of Qiao Chuxi. But at this moment, she exuded an intangible charm.
“That’s only when dealing with scoundrels and lechers. As for others, I’m quite kind…” Thinking of Xiao Yufan’s previous actions, her temper flared up. Seeing Jiang Rou by his side only added to her dissatisfaction. Why did this lecher always have so many outstanding women around him? But she wasn’t inferior to them either.
For the first time, Qiao Chuxi admitted she was jealous. If she hadn’t shown it too strongly with Qing Luan and Tian Xuan before, seeing Jiang Rou now had touched the softest part of her heart.
Jiang Rou’s beautiful eyes had been fixed on the two of them. Hearing the reproach in Qiao Chuxi’s words, she seemed to understand something. Brother Fan wasn’t just casually flirtatious. Besides those outstanding women, he even had such a beauty accompanying him in Linjiang.
But she didn’t feel any dissatisfaction. After all, in her eyes, even being with Xiao Yufan was like being a third party. Whether she was the third, fourth, or fifth didn’t matter much to her.
“Is there anyone here called a scoundrel? I don’t think so. That means I’m someone else too. Can’t you be a little kinder to me?”
“No!” Qiao Chuxi replied firmly, clearly not intending to be fooled by Xiao Yufan. Although she didn’t know what her grandfather had said to him that time, her guess was mostly accurate. Her grandfather must have approached him about the two of them.
For a long time, Qiao Chuxi believed there was nothing she couldn’t obtain. But after meeting Xiao Yufan, this belief slowly faded. She didn’t know why, but the two of them kept circling around each other…
“No way!”
Qiao Chuxi replied decisively, clearly not intending to be easily pacified by Xiao Yufan. Though she didn’t know exactly what her grandfather had said to this guy last time, she was pretty sure she was right—her grandfather must have summoned him for their sake.
Qiao Chuxi had always believed there was nothing she couldn’t obtain. But after meeting Xiao Yufan, this belief slowly faded. She didn’t know why, but the two of them had been circling around each other all along…
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