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Chapter 466: Sudden Awakening

Chapter 466: Chapter 466: Sudden Awakening

Qiao Rui was taken aback, unexpected that Fu Yichen had figured it out.

Qiao Xiang treated him like a pawn.

If she were sincere with Fu Yichen, then Fu Yichen’s perseverance and effort would at least have an outcome.

Even if there was no outcome, it would feel fair and equal.

However, Qiao Xiang was not like that.

She only used Fu Yichen, summoning him at will and dismissing him just as easily, treating him merely as a pawn.

"It seems Mr. Fu has come to a realization." Qiao Rui smiled slightly and asked, "Can I ask when you started realizing it?"

Facing Qiao Rui’s calm gaze, Fu Yichen felt quite embarrassed but still whispered, "Just before, when Aunt Qiao was pushed to the ground by her, injured and bleeding, yet she still ran off to find Brother Pei. It made me feel uncomfortable."

"Why did it make you uncomfortable?" Qiao Rui asked in return.

"Someone who can treat her own biological mother so indifferently, how well could she possibly treat me, just a pawn?" Fu Yichen smiled bitterly.

These were brought up by his father that day, and he had truly thought about it.

That day, he was a bit uncomfortable to begin with; when his father mentioned it, he felt even worse.

Along with various actions by Liancheng, he carefully reviewed the entire situation, finding it increasingly horrifying.

He realized that the gentle and kind-hearted Qiao Xiang in his heart no longer existed.

She had become so terrifying and unreasonable.

He was deeply disappointed.

Qiao Rui was also surprised; speaking like this now, Fu Yichen wasn’t just an idiot.

He had genuinely awakened.

Qiao Rui smiled and said, "Indeed, no matter how much you like someone, you can’t lose yourself or abandon your principles."

"Sister-in-law, so I apologize for my previous attitude towards you." Fu Yichen said sincerely.

Qiao Rui waved her hand, speaking genuinely, "I never held past things in my heart, and neither should you."

Fu Yichen felt even more embarrassed. "Sister-in-law is so magnanimous; I truly feel guilty."

"Everyone has times when they’re troubled by emotions." Qiao Rui said, "Since you call me sister-in-law, let me remind you to seriously ask yourself, does my elder sister truly suit you?"

Fu Yichen hesitated for a moment, asking himself, is she suitable?

He smiled bitterly and said, "Actually, I don’t need to ask myself; she won’t have an outcome with me— even if every man in the world were gone, she wouldn’t choose me; I’m very clear on that."

"Knowing that, why waste your time and energy on something that will never happen?" Qiao Rui asked mildly.

Fu Yichen was taken aback, then smiled bitterly, saying, "Sister-in-law is right; you’ve awakened me from a dream."

Seeing that he was genuinely enlightened, Qiao Rui felt quite relieved, not wanting to put too much pressure on a man who valued his pride, so she switched topics.

"Next, let’s discuss business. What project has your Fu Family pinpointed?"

"My dad said the Qiao Family seems to be planning some charity project near the reservoir; we have some experience in that area.

If we build a wetland park downstream over there, it should be a beneficial project for the public, serving Qingcheng and solving the dilemma of that project." Fu Yichen looked at Qiao Rui and shared Jingsheng’s idea.

"You mean below the dam?" Qiao Rui immediately recalled the area of wet marshland below the reservoir.

That area, the terrain isn’t great; constructing other residential buildings isn’t feasible, too dangerous.

But a wetland park is indeed a good option.

It also revitalizes that area, creating lush greenery and colorful flowers, without polluting the upstream water quality.

"The idea from Jingsheng is indeed good," Qiao Rui said. "It can also link with the project we’re collaborating on with the He Family, from the folk village to the wetland park, and then to the water projects—it all benefits the public and is more likely to get approved."

"Yes." Fu Yichen nodded. "If President Qiao confirms this intention, we’ll soon provide design drawings."

"Sure." Qiao Rui nodded. "Collaborate to jointly develop that area."

"About profit distribution?" Fu Yichen tentatively asked, "Have you thought about it?"

"Fifty-fifty," Qiao Rui said. "We’ll discuss the specifics when the time comes."

Fu Yichen didn’t expect Qiao Rui to agree so readily, so he nodded. "This distribution is very fair."

"Since it’s cooperation, everyone must feel it’s fair inside." Qiao Rui also smiled and said, "Next, we should act separately, finalize the design drawings, and submit them for approval!"

"Hmm, I’ll strive to produce a plan within a week," Fu Yichen said.

Qiao Rui thought for a moment and said, "Okay."

Fu Yichen was very happy, not expecting Qiao Rui to, without holding past grudges, agree so readily to cooperate, boosting his confidence immensely.

When leaving, Fu Yichen smiled at Qiao Rui and said, "In the future, I’ll host and properly treat you, sister-in-law."

"No need to be so formal; once we cooperate, there will be many opportunities to eat together." Qiao Rui said generously, "When our cooperation succeeds, I’ll treat you."

Fu Yichen immediately said, "That won’t do; I must treat, or I’ll feel too unsettled."

"We’ll see at that time." Qiao Rui smiled, accompanying him and his assistant to the elevator, watching them leave.

Qiao Rui returned to the president’s office, glanced at the clock; it was already past twelve.

"President Qiao, hungry?" Gai Yin asked.

"A bit hungry." Qiao Rui’s stomach growled softly.

Gai Yin laughed. "You’re really hungry; what do you want to eat?"

"Something delicious," Qiao Rui said. "Forget it, let’s go out to eat."

"Hmm." Gai Yin went downstairs with her.

Qiao Rui asked, "Are you keeping an eye on the news about Liang Jinqian and Su Mei?"

"Yes, keeping an eye," Gai Yin said. "It’s still that video, and it’s exploded below, still trending.

But strangely, the other company hasn’t tried to suppress the trending topic, letting it develop freely. I think they want to leverage Liang Jinqian’s popularity wave to land him roles, or endorsements."

"Their company indeed wants to do that; after all, the video released isn’t too critical, nothing substantive," Qiao Rui said.

"But, Su Mei’s boyfriend is angry." Gai Yin said, "It’s said that the two grew up together as childhood sweethearts, and with this relationship between Su Mei and Liang Jinqian, her boyfriend certainly can’t stand it."

"Broke up?" Qiao Rui asked.

"Hmm, broke up." Gai Yin nodded. "As soon as the news came out today, it’s said they had a big fallout."

"It’s just as well they broke up; otherwise, how many times would Su Mei make him wear the cuckold’s hat?" Qiao Rui shook her head and sighed.

"Yes, Su Mei is too cunning," Gai Yin said. "She’ll do anything to climb up, often stepping on others; her character is terrible."

"She was also at that art festival." Qiao Rui narrowed her eyes. "I suddenly remember, at the art festival, she had a few private words with Liang Jinqian; I wonder what they talked about."

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