The Song inspection team withdrew the investigation against Qiao Jinchang, which was undoubtedly the best news for the Qiao family. Every member of the Qiao family knew that this was all thanks to Qiao Chuxi.
However, Qiao Chuxi knew that her uncle’s safety had nothing to do with her at all—it was entirely due to that annoying guy…
Yet this incident had a tremendous impact on the Qiao family. Many previously opposing voices had now fallen silent. Even if they were unwilling to admit it, they now understood that Qiao Chuxi had firmly established herself as the head of the Qiao family. If they wanted a worry-free life, they would have to rely on this woman.
The Qiao family saw Qiao Chuxi’s capabilities and understood one truth: without the Qiao family, Qiao Chuxi would still be a business prodigy, but without Qiao Chuxi, the entire Qiao family would be no more than a house of cards.
This was naturally the scenario Qiao Chuxi was most pleased to see. Her grandfather had handed over Qiao Group to her, and as a woman, she had carried an immense burden. Fortunately, she had endured it, and things would surely become easier from now on.
As she was contemplating the future direction of Qiao Group, her phone rang again. Seeing the incoming number, Qiao Chuxi’s eyebrows subtly furrowed, and a faint, ambiguous smile flickered across her lips…
“Uncle Song, what’s up?”
Before the incident involving her uncle, Qiao Chuxi had always regarded the man on the other end of the line as another close relative. Before her father’s accident, the Song and Qiao families had been close friends for generations, and Uncle Song had always doted on her…
However, after what had happened, Qiao Chuxi was unwilling to trust this man anymore. During her most difficult times, he hadn’t lifted a finger to help her. Therefore, no matter what he did now, it held no meaning for her.
“Chuxi, I… I know you must blame your uncle for not helping the Qiao family in this matter, but…”
“Uncle Song, there’s no need to explain. I know you’re in a position where you can’t act freely. After all, no one wants trouble. The person who could even get the provincial inspection team to assist must be someone extraordinary!”
At this moment, Qiao Chuxi’s voice was unusually calm, like still water, revealing no emotion. Yet beneath this calmness was a noticeable absence of warmth.
Hearing this, a faint sigh came from the other end of the line. Sometimes, hurting someone doesn’t require much—just one incident is enough. He had been too hesitant, and that was why Qiao Chuxi had become so indifferent.
“Now that the Qiao family is safe, I can finally rest easy. But… how exactly do you know someone from the Su family?”
As someone with considerable influence in the provincial bureau, Song Weimin had already heard that Qiao Jinchang’s case had been intervened by the Su family. He didn’t know when the Qiao family had managed to get close to such a powerful household, but for him, this was definitely good news.
“I think what Uncle Song really cares about isn’t the Qiao family, but rather that person from the Su family…”
Qiao Chuxi finally understood why Uncle Song had called. It turned out he wanted to know about Xiao Yufan. Instantly, a sense of displeasure rose within her.
She had originally thought she knew Xiao Yufan’s background well, but she hadn’t expected the Su family to protect him so strongly. That meant this man wasn’t only connected to the Situ family, but also had deep ties with the Su family.
“Chuxi, I just care about you…”
Caught off guard by her words, Song Weimin sounded slightly embarrassed, though his tone remained composed. Having weathered many storms, he knew how to handle such situations. He was even willing to be misunderstood if it meant gaining favor with the Su family.
“I’m truly moved by Uncle Song’s concern, but some things I’m not at liberty to discuss. I hope you won’t take offense…”
Already somewhat irritated, Qiao Chuxi naturally wouldn’t tell the truth. She had thought Uncle Song wasn’t someone driven by greed, but now she realized she had misjudged him, just as she had initially misjudged Xiao Yufan.
“How could I possibly take offense? If you don’t want to say more, I won’t press you. But if you really know someone from the Su family well, I hope you could introduce me. That way, maybe ten years ago…”
“Enough. I don’t want to hear about ten years ago. If possible, I hope Uncle Song can also forget those things that shouldn’t be remembered!”
Before Song Weimin could finish, Qiao Chuxi was no longer as calm. Clearly, these words had struck a nerve. The reason she had left Linjiang back then was largely due to those events…
“All right, I won’t bother you anymore…”
His voice carried a hint of bitterness. Song Weimin knew Qiao Chuxi definitely didn’t want to speak with him, so he chose to withdraw temporarily. He believed that the events from ten years ago were unforgettable to her, but now she bore the entire Qiao family on her shoulders.
After hanging up the phone, a glimmer of moisture flickered in Qiao Chuxi’s eyes. For her, those events from ten years ago had been a nightmare. She had lost her beloved father, and there had been nothing she could do. Now that Uncle Song had brought it up again, she realized how fragile she still was.
Ten years ago, the Qiao family had not only the support of Grandfather Qiao but also the leadership of her father. Back then, the Qiao family had been even stronger than it was now. However, precisely because of their growth, many had begun to target the Qiao family. It was during that time that she had lost her closest relative.
At the time, Qiao Chuxi had no idea who had orchestrated the attack on her family. She had been too young to understand much. But as time passed, she gradually realized that the enemy was far beyond her ability to confront.
Yet, hearing about it again today from Uncle Song, a burning emotion suddenly surged within her. Perhaps, Xiao Yufan could accomplish what she never could…
She had thought countless times about avenging her father, but even the power of the Qiao family had proven insufficient. If even Uncle Song had felt powerless, what could she possibly do? No matter how prosperous the Qiao family and its entire business empire appeared, to certain people, they were still nothing more than a speck of dust.
But Xiao Yufan was different. Qiao Chuxi believed that this man possessed extraordinary strength.
It was undeniable that Qiao Chuxi’s mindset was gradually changing. The reason? Simply because of that man’s existence. It seemed that from the very beginning, she had already started to change—she just hadn’t wanted to admit it.
Xiao Yufan had no obligation to help the Qiao family. Although the Qiao Group had been integrated into Huishui, she understood that if Huishui was willing, many would eagerly seek to align themselves with the Situ family…
Qiao Chuxi was deeply grateful that she hadn’t created an insurmountable rift with Xiao Yufan from the start, and she was also grateful that her grandfather had made the right decision on her behalf…
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