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Chapter 408: Probably Just Unwilling in Heart

Chapter 408: Chapter 408: Probably Just Unwilling in Heart

Si Ran tucked away her phone and headed upstairs.

She had observed carefully a moment ago and discovered that if she wanted to eavesdrop, she would have to climb from the first floor; there happened to be an air conditioning unit outside there.

Furthermore, each floor here had an external air conditioning unit platform.

And this place was recessed, creating a blind spot for surveillance cameras—a very advantageous position.

Climbing from this spot upwards seemed feasible.

So, Si Ran walked over, looked around, rolled up her sleeves, and prepared to climb.

She managed to climb to the fourth floor, but when she looked down, her heart was filled with panic.

At this moment, the window of the private room on the fourth floor happened to be open.

Si Ran heard Qiao Xiang’s voice.

"Mr. Liang, are you saying you want me to cooperate with you, become your business spy, and sell our company’s secrets to you?"

"That’s the idea," Liang Jinqian nodded. "Would Miss Qiao consider honoring us with a collaboration?"

"That’s impossible," Qiao Xiang said solemnly. "This is illegal; I won’t engage in illegal activities."

"Miss Qiao, you might want to reconsider. For each piece of information, I can offer you millions, even tens of millions." Liang Jinqian presented a very tempting offer.

Qiao Xiang still refused. "Even if you offered me two hundred million for each piece, I might never have the chance to spend that money."

"Miss Qiao, as far as I know, you’re already broke." Liang Jinqian chuckled, maintaining his usual relaxed demeanor.

"Pei Family’s salary is quite high. I’m Pei Liyan’s secretary, so I needn’t worry about income issues." Qiao Xiang’s tone was very serious. "Rather, Mr. Liang, it’s strange—you’re an actor yet you dabble in business activities."

"What’s odd about me doing business?" Liang Jinqian smiled lightly and spoke again. "Many artists manage ventures in various fields."

Qiao Xiang was silent for a moment, seemingly conflicted, before she finally said, "I won’t betray Pei Liyan."

"What exactly has Pei Liyan offered you that makes you so devoted to him?" Liang Jinqian was astonished—all these women were so dedicated to Pei Liyan.

"Perhaps what we can’t have is the most precious," Qiao Xiang smiled bitterly, her tone a bit sorrowful. "I’d like to know why too. Maybe my heart just doesn’t want to."

Liang Jinqian squinted, gazing at Qiao Xiang from head to toe without uttering a word for a long time.

Qiao Xiang also raised her head to glance at this film emperor Liang Jinqian—a man striking on screen, one whom countless girls wish to marry.

Yet, no matter how she looked at him, he paled in comparison to Pei Liyan.

Outside, Si Ran cautiously leaned against the air conditioning platform. Hearing this, she was astonished.

She truly hadn’t expected Qiao Xiang to say that.

Just then, inside the room, Liang Jinqian spoke again: "Miss Qiao, no need to hasten your answer. You can think it over. Maybe one day we’ll have a pleasant collaboration."

Qiao Xiang didn’t respond.

Liang Jinqian indicated to his assistant to hand over his business card.

"This is my card. If you change your mind, call this number anytime. I’ll be waiting for Miss Qiao."

Qiao Xiang hesitated before accepting the card.

She said, "Mr. Liang, I advise you not to do this. Don’t engage in illegal activities."

"Miss Qiao, compared to your sixth sister, you are very composed," Liang Jinqian said with a smile.

Qiao Xiang was stunned. "You’ve met Qiao Rui?"

"Of course, I saw her today. She’s quite unusual," Liang Jinqian said with a smile. "A very interesting young lady."

"You actually want to collaborate with Qiao Rui, right?" Qiao Xiang frowned. "Rejected, you’ve come to me?"

"You’re very clever," Liang Jinqian smiled. "Are all Qiao Family girls this smart?"

Qiao Xiang looked at him and smiled slightly, "You merely want to say Qiao Rui is smart, right?"

Liang Jinqian’s eyes flickered, his gaze penetrating, giving a sensation of deep emotion when he looked at women.

Seeing him like this, Qiao Xiang frowned slightly. "Don’t look at me with that gaze."

Liang Jinqian raised an eyebrow. "What’s wrong with my gaze?"

"It’s a bit disgusting," Qiao Xiang said.

"Hahaha!" Liang Jinqian suddenly burst into laughter. "It seems both sisters have animosity toward me."

Qiao Xiang was taken aback—so Qiao Rui also disliked this film emperor Liang Jinqian.

"Mr. Liang, why are you targeting Pei Liyan? Aren’t you afraid I’ll inform Pei Liyan about your approach today?"

"Would you?" Liang Jinqian raised an eyebrow and looked seriously at Qiao Xiang.

"Depends on my mood," Qiao Xiang said solemnly. "I have no real acquaintanceship with you, but we grew up together."

"Perhaps you still remember old ties, but others might not," Liang Jinqian reminded.

"That’s my business, unrelated to you," Qiao Xiang said coldly.

"If I could help get your father released, would you collaborate?" Liang Jinqian proposed an enticing condition.

Qiao Xiang stared at him, "Mr. Liang’s influence is considerable."

"Not bad, I can help a bit," Liang Jinqian said modestly.

"No need!" Qiao Xiang retorted. "My father is merely held for a few days; letting him reflect on his actions inside is nothing. No need to trouble Mr. Liang."

"Is your relationship with your parents poor?" Liang Jingqian was somewhat puzzled.

"My relationship with my parents, whether good or bad, has nothing to do with you, Mr. Liang. Farewell."

"Really not willing to cooperate?" Liang Jinqian asked regretfully.

"No cooperation," Qiao Xiang still refused.

"I thought since you kept my card, maybe you still hoped." Liang Jinqian smiled.

Qiao Xiang had reached the door, turned to glance at him, smiled lightly, then turned and left.

Liang Jinqian smiled slightly, "I’ll be waiting for your return!"

Qiao Xiang ignored him and exited.

Liang Jinqian’s assistant whispered, "Mr. Liang, why won’t any of them cooperate with us? What charm does Pei Liyan have that makes them protect him so staunchly?"

"Indeed, Ruirui won’t cooperate, Qiao Liu won’t either; now even Qiao Xiang refuses." Liang Jinqian sneered. "Seems I’ve been too hasty."

"What should we do next?" The assistant asked again.

"Wait and see," Liang Jinqian said calmly. "Oh, also, check out Pei Liyan’s other female secretary. I believe her name is Si Ran."

Si Ran was recording outside, startled after hearing her name mentioned.

In a panic, she dropped her phone on the platform with a thud.

"Who’s there?" Liang Jinqian’s assistant shouted.