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Chapter 225 Finally Made a Move

Chapter 225: Chapter 225 Finally Made a Move

There were four people left at the table: Pei Liyan, He Zheng, Jiang Jinfeng, and Fang Mo.

He Zheng was somewhat helpless. "They say three women make a drama, today it looks like we have two dramas going on."

Pei Liyan glanced at He Zheng and said indifferently, "Where did He Lan learn to be so surly?"

"How would I know!" He Zheng was also somewhat speechless. "He Lan came with Qiao Xiang. She must have been defending Qiao Xiang, since everyone thought you and Qiao Xiang were a couple, but then you chose Qiao Rui. That girl must think Qiao Rui is an interloper, so that’s probably why she’s so hostile towards Qiao Rui."

Pei Liyan’s brow furrowed deeply, clearly displeased. "When have I ever been a couple with Qiao Xiang!"

He Zheng was also taken aback, then said, "That’s what everyone thinks, not that you two actually are."

Pei Liyan’s brows knitted together. "Nonsense!"

He Zheng: "...."

At this moment, Jiang Jinfeng smiled slightly and asked, "Since the assumption was that she was with Mr. Pei as a couple, why turn the hostility towards Mrs. Pei? Shouldn’t there be grievances against Mr. Pei?"

Jiang Jinfeng’s implication was that Qiao Rui was innocent.

But as soon as he spoke, Pei Liyan swept a sharp look his way.

Jiang Jinfeng kept his smile and did not avoid Pei Liyan’s gaze, meeting it squarely.

He Zheng snapped back to reality and explained, "Manager Jiang, you don’t understand women then, do you? Women repel each other, but are attracted to the opposite sex."

Jiang Jinfeng shook his head, his smile laden with deeper meaning. "That’s not entirely true. Just now, Song Muyu and Mrs. Pei hit it off right away, and Miss He and Miss Qiao seemed to empathize with each other. It’s still about people, isn’t it?"

"How come what you said sounds like an escalation to human nature?" He Zheng looked at Jiang Jinfeng. "You mean to say that my sister’s nature is not good?"

"Mr. He, I did not mean that," Jiang Jinfeng replied with a mild smile, clarifying, "Since Mr. He brought up nature, we might as well talk about it."

"Oh?" He Zheng raised an eyebrow. "Go on, I am curious to hear your insight."

"Miss He is quite naive, perhaps being used by someone with an ulterior motive," Jiang Jinfeng was straightforward, his words directly pointed at Qiao Xiang, but as he spoke, he deftly shifted the emphasis, "Of course, Miss He is also an adult and if she cannot discern right from wrong, Mr. He truly needs to take note, lest she learns bad habits."

His blunt words were grating to He Zheng’s ears.

He smiled faintly, clearly displeased: "So what President Jiang means to say is, my sister’s character is really not up to par, is it?"

"Very headstrong," replied Jiang Jinfeng.

Both Pei Liyan and He Zheng were taken aback, as was Fang Mo, who was surprised that Jiang Jinfeng dared to speak in such a tone.

It seemed that Jiang Jinfeng was not always so smooth and diplomatic; once someone he cared about was involved, he wouldn’t hold back.

Everyone has their temper, and Jiang Jinfeng’s was clearly steadfast.

Just now, he restrained himself from stooping to the level of a quarrel with a girl like He Lan, but seeing that He Zheng did not truly believe there was a problem with his sister, Jiang Jinfeng naturally was not prepared to pull his punches anymore.

He Zheng and Pei Liyan exchanged a look.

Pei Liyan slightly raised his eyebrows without speaking.

He Zheng, however, said, "President Jiang wanted to speak up just now, didn’t he?"

"Yes," Jiang Jinfeng replied frankly. "I just hesitated because I was afraid that if I spoke up, your sister might not be able to handle it."

"Ha!" He Zheng scoffed. "President Jiang, that’s quite the confidence you have!"

"If Mr. He doesn’t believe it, he might want to stand by the restroom entrance to see for himself. If you’re late, your sister will come out crying!" Jiang Jinfeng said solemnly.

He Zheng was taken aback and then narrowed his eyes. He Lan must have been looking for trouble.

She hadn’t managed to win the argument earlier and was probably feeling too aggrieved, so she had gone to find someone to harass.

"Thank you for the warning, President Jiang." He Zheng stood up to indeed go and wait.

Pei Liyan gave Fang Mo a look, and Fang Mo quickly followed suit.

Inside the restroom.

After Qiao Rui and Song Muyu arrived, they only spoke a few words in private before they were interrupted by the unwelcome presence of Qiao Xiang and He Lan.

The two of them hadn’t a chance to talk in detail when Song Muyu straightened her attire and said to Qiao Rui, "Mrs. Pei, although your gown is quite fashionable, it still isn’t one of Manager Jiang’s pieces. You should have picked it up there!"

Qiao Rui responded, "I didn’t have time to go."

At this moment, Qiao Xiang remarked, "Wow, little sister, you sure are spending big now, wearing designer brands and still not satisfied?"

Song Muyu gave Qiao Xiang a glance, paying her no attention.

Qiao Rui also glanced at Qiao Xiang; her gown was incredibly expensive, likely from an exclusive international brand.

This gown wouldn’t cost any less than a million.

"Big sister’s gown is from Paris, made by Louis Vuitton, quite valuable. Given the current situation of the Qiao Family, it is indeed impressive for her to wear such attire."

She didn’t say much directly, but the implication was clear enough for Qiao Xiang to understand, leaving her feeling rather embarrassed and awkward.

Given the state of the Qiao Family now, flaunting a gown worth millions was indeed too ostentatious.

He Lan snorted contemptuously, "It’s just a piece of clothing. No matter what the Qiao Family’s status, you wouldn’t understand. Xiang sister is the Qiao Family’s eldest daughter; you, a country bumpkin not raised in the Qiao household, can’t compare."

Hearing He Lan speak about Qiao Rui like that, Song Muyu frowned and was about to speak out but Qiao Rui stopped her.

Song Muyu turned to look at Qiao Rui, "I can’t stand her talking about you like that."

Qiao Rui shook her head at Song Muyu, completely unfazed by He Lan’s words.

Song Muyu couldn’t help but feel distressed, yet before she could speak,

He Lan laughed coldly again: "Heh, what can you do if you can’t stand it? Not only do I want to say this to you, but I also want to hit you. I’ll be honest, I came here to fight you!"

After saying that, she stepped forward, raising her hand to strike Qiao Rui.

Qiao Rui’s clear eyes flashed as she reached out, intercepting the arm He Lan swung at her, she looked at He Lan calmly and said, "Miss He, please conduct yourself with dignity."

"Qiao Rui, I’m not like Big Brother Pei, spoiling you," grumbled He Lan, feeling frustrated as her wrist was caught by Qiao Rui, struggling hard to break free but to no avail.

She became even more ashamed and furious, lifting her foot and kicking towards Qiao Rui.

Qiao Rui was quick to react, intercepting the incoming kick the moment it was launched.

"Ah!" He Lan’s foot was met with Qiao Rui’s, and she groaned in pain: "It hurts!"

"Lanlan, are you okay?" Qiao Xiang immediately became anxious, "Qiao Rui, let go of Lanlan."

Qiao Rui released He Lan.

But who would have thought, as soon as He Lan was freed, she raised her hand to slap Qiao Rui.

She was no match for Qiao Rui; naturally, the slap didn’t land.

Qiao Rui, pulling Song Muyu back with her, dodged as He Lan’s slap whiffed past her, causing He Lan’s body to stagger.

Qi Yun, standing behind her, lifted her foot and gave He Lan’s backside a kick, sending her tumbling to the floor of the restroom.

"Ah!" In an instant, He Lan let out a piercing scream.

Qiao Xiang was terrified.

Turning her head and seeing Qi Yun and Si Ran standing behind them, she was startled, "You, you’ve got some nerve!"