CEO's Ugly Flash-Marriage Wife Hides So Many Identities
Chapter 374: Remember Your Sister-in-law is Qiao Rui

Chapter 374: Chapter 374: Remember Your Sister-in-law is Qiao Rui

Elder Qiao was rendered speechless by Qiao Rui.

"Grandpa, you shouldn’t always think about the Qiao Family’s reputation whenever something happens. The Qiao Family’s reputation is built by acting upright and openly, with integrity and righteousness, naturally garnering respect. Otherwise, there is no face to preserve at all."

After saying that, Qiao Rui hung up the phone, not leaving the elderly any face.

Elder Qiao held the phone, a hint of helplessness crossing his eyes. Then he shook his head and smiled.

Perhaps, Qiao Rui was right. A person with integrity naturally gathers respect.

At this moment, Lin Hailan called Qiao Xiang, crying, "Xiangxiang, your father has been taken away by the police. Qiao Rui is too ruthless. He actually let your father be detained."

Qiao Xiang was also stunned when she heard this call. "What exactly happened?"

"I don’t know either," Lin Hailan said. "Hurry up and help, think of a way to save your father."

"I’ll first ask what’s going on." Qiao Xiang hung up her mother’s call and then called Qiao Rui. "Qiao Rui, why was my dad taken away by the police?"

"You should ask your dad!" Qiao Rui felt that Qiao Xiang was really bold, daring to ask her directly.

"I’m asking you." Qiao Xiang said in a deep voice. "Stop pretending and tell me what happened."

Hearing her tone, Qiao Rui sneered. "I am pretending, what can you do about it?"

"Don’t be arrogant either, just because you’ve just taken over the Qiao Family, do you really think of yourself as the CEO?" Qiao Xiang retorted angrily. "I’m going home now to find Grandpa."

"Suit yourself!" Qiao Rui immediately hung up the phone.

Qiao Xiang packed up her things, preparing to return to the Qiao Family.

Seeing her with a bag leaving, Si Ran asked in a deep voice, "Secretary Qiao, where are you going?"

"I want to take leave," Qiao Xiang said in a low voice.

"This isn’t how you apply for leave. If you violate the company’s leave policy again, late arrivals and early departures, the CEO has already instructed that you can resign directly!"

Qiao Xiang was taken aback. "When did he say I could resign?"

"This morning," Si Ran replied.

Qiao Xiang frowned slightly. "Can’t I even take leave?"

"No," Si Ran said seriously once again. "You can’t take leave now."

"Why?" Qiao Xiang asked, bewildered.

"Because you’ve only been with Qiao Family for less than a month yet have taken five days off. The company regulations state that if a non-permanent employee repeatedly arrives late or leaves early, they can be asked to go home directly."

Qiao Xiang was slightly stunned, a trace of embarrassment flashed in her eyes, and her face changed. She always felt that Si Ran had something against her.

At this moment, Pei Liyan happened to return to the company.

As soon as he appeared, Qiao Xiang felt like she had seen a lifesaver and quickly went up to him. "CEO, can I have some leave?"

Pei Liyan looked at her and said, "You don’t need to come anymore. I don’t think being a secretary at Pei Family suits you."

Qiao Xiang awkwardly looked at him, her smile stiffened. "Why, why?"

"Because you are busier than me, the CEO." Pei Liyan said in a deep voice. "Since you’re so busy, focus on your matters. No need to come to work."

Qiao Xiang now understood he was serious.

She awkwardly smiled and said, "Then forget it, I won’t go."

After finishing her words, she quickly returned to her position and continued working.

Pei Liyan glanced at Si Ran and said, "Handle things according to the regulations."

"Yes!" Si Ran nodded.

Now, Qiao Xiang felt even more embarrassed.

Because she had been publicly humiliated by the CEO. Yes, humiliated.

Before long, Pei Liyan’s sister Pei Qiuhua came.

She had a pretty good personal relationship with Qiao Xiang.

When she arrived and saw Qiao Xiang, she immediately went up to greet her. "Sister Xiang, how have you been lately?"

"Qiuhua, why are you here?" Qiao Xiang was also delighted to see Pei Qiuhua.

"I came to see my big brother for something," Pei Qiuhua said.

"Oh, the CEO just returned, you came just in time," Qiao Xiang said with a smile. "Qiuhua, let me treat you to dinner some day."

"Sure," Pei Qiuhua said. "I’ll go see big brother first, we can chat later."

"Okay, you go ahead," Qiao Xiang stood up to see her off.

Only then did Pei Qiuhua walk to the president’s office.

Once inside, she said to Pei Liyan, "Big brother, I heard that your relationship with Qiao Rui has been progressing rapidly lately, is it true?"

Lifting his head from the pile of documents, Pei Liyan furrowed his brow slightly, "When did you start being so interested in gossip?"

"I don’t care about other people’s gossip, but you’re my big brother." Pei Qiuhua scrutinized Pei Liyan’s face. "Big brother, are you really with Qiao Rui?"

"She’s my wife, what’s so strange about us being together?" Pei Liyan countered.

"Everyone knows you two aren’t really together; you married her just to spite grandpa and grandma," Pei Qiuhua said. "Otherwise, you wouldn’t have brought Qiao Xiang into the company. I think you and Sister Xiang are more of a match."

"You better put that idea away," Pei Liyan said sternly. "I never had any relationship with Qiao Xiang, remember that your sister-in-law is Qiao Rui."

"So you are really with her, seems like the rumors outside are true," Pei Qiuhua frowned, puzzled. "Wasn’t it a fake marriage? How did you come to like that bumpkin?"

"Never let appearances deceive you," Pei Liyan said. "Let’s have dinner together tonight?"

"Me, you, and Qiao Rui?" Pei Qiuhua asked.

Pei Liyan nodded, "I didn’t properly introduce you guys last time, this time let’s make it official."

"Sure, brother, if you think it’s necessary for me to meet her, I’ll go see her, just to see what charm she has to captivate you so."

"Qiao Rui is a good person, He Lan is now her apprentice."

"He Lan?" Pei Qiuhua was stunned for a moment. "Isn’t He Lan Sister Xiang’s good friend? Has she defected?"

Pei Liyan nodded, "During a trip to Liancheng, Qiao Rui won her over."

"Is that so?" Pei Qiuhua wasn’t quite convinced.

So after leaving Pei Family, Pei Qiuhua called He Lan, and they arranged to have lunch together.

As soon as they met, He Lan started chattering non-stop, "Qiuhua, I have a secret to tell you, stay away from Qiao Xiang from now on."

"Why?" Pei Qiuhua asked.

"She has character issues," He Lan said. "She used me during the trip to Liancheng."

Naturally, He Lan mentioned the kidnapping involving Qiao Xiang, but Pei Qiuhua wasn’t too convinced.

"Do you have some misunderstanding about Sister Xiang?" Pei Qiuhua said. "I think you might have been used by someone!"

"Are you trying to say that Qiao Rui used me?" He Lan countered.

Pei Qiuhua nodded, "I’ve seen Qiao Rui’s tactics before. During our Pei Family banquet, she embarrassed my big brother. When big brother and Sister Xiang started to dance, she immediately went on the floor with Jibai, leaving not a trace of face for my big brother."

"Then you have many misunderstandings about my mentor too; she’s not like that." He Lan shook her head. "On the contrary, Qiao Xiang is the one who deceived me. Just wait and see."

Pei Qiuhua frowned, "I think you have a misunderstanding about Qiao Xiang. I know Sister Xiang well, and there’s nothing wrong with her character."

"I used to think the same before I went to Liancheng," He Lan said, "back then, I was even more convinced than you are now."

"Is that so?" Pei Qiuhua furrowed her brow.

He Lan nodded seriously, opened her phone, and played a video for Pei Qiuhua. "Take a good look at this."