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Chapter 51: Criticize Ruthlessly Without Taking Responsibility

Chapter 51: Chapter 51: Criticize Ruthlessly Without Taking Responsibility

The next morning, early.

While having breakfast, Pei Liyan glanced at Qiao Rui, who didn’t even look at him, her eyes downcast.

With those thick black-rimmed glasses on her small face, it was hard to see what the girl really looked like, but they were certainly obtrusive.

Pei Liyan spoke, "Do you have any plans for today?"

Qiao Rui was startled and looked up at Pei Liyan.

She said, "Mr. Pei, you really don’t need to make small talk with me if there’s nothing important. Let’s just eat quietly, shall we? Have you not heard that one should not speak while eating?"

Pei Liyan froze, slightly astonished.

Her retort left him speechless.

But Pei Liyan’s expression quickly turned solemn as he said sharply, "I’m just asking if you have any plans for today? Can’t you simply answer the question?"

"I have plans," Qiao Rui replied.

"What plans?"

"Sorry, I need to buy some personal items," Qiao Rui said.

Pei Liyan paused, then said, "You could have Uncle Feng buy whatever you need."

"Could he buy sanitary pads?" Qiao Rui looked at Pei Liyan.

Pei Liyan flinched, instantly feeling his question was superfluous.

He fell silent.

Qiao Rui successfully shut Pei Liyan up, and she continued eating quietly.

No one spoke. The meal was quite pleasant.

She behaved as if no one else was there.

Pei Liyan felt that Qiao Rui had changed, her temper seeming to grow worse, daring to give him attitude.

Watching the girl eat quietly without a word, Pei Liyan sulkily lost his appetite.

After Qiao Rui finished eating, she wiped her mouth, telling Pei Liyan, "Mr. Pei, enjoy your meal, I’m going out to buy sanitary pads."

"Stop!" Pei Liyan said sternly.

Qiao Rui had to stop and turn her head to look at Pei Liyan, "Is there anything else?"

"I’ve changed my mind, I’ve decided to invest that five billion in the Qiao Family," Pei Liyan said solemnly. "I’ll handle it today."

"Oh." Qiao Rui just responded indifferently and headed for the door without asking further.

Pei Liyan suddenly felt that Qiao Rui’s change was because of this matter.

She had overheard his conversation with He Zheng yesterday.

He watched her walk away, his brow furrowed tightly.

Morning.

The five billion had been deposited into the Qiao Family’s accounts.

The Qiaos were immediately abuzz. Elder Qiao, who had his blood pressure skyrocket because of Qiao Rui yesterday, was revived today when he saw the extra five billion in the accounts.

He praised Qiao Xiang greatly, "Qiao Xiang, I didn’t expect you to persuade Pei Liyan so quickly."

"Grandfather, it’s my undeniable duty and obligation to contribute to the Qiao Family," Qiao Xiang humbly said, "Please don’t treat me as an outsider."

"I’m very pleased you think this way," Elder Qiao sighed. "Qiao Rui, after all, is a wild child from outside, she doesn’t understand the importance of contributing to our family, thinking that marriage to Pei Liyan means she can rest easy."

Qiao Xiang cast her eyes down, tugging at her lip. "Grandfather, she is indeed married to Pei Liyan."

"It won’t last," Elder Qiao said gravely. "Just you watch, Pei Liyan won’t truly care for her."

Qiao Xiang hoped for the same, yet said, "Grandfather, as the sixth sister she’s young and was raised in the countryside, she’s not as close to us, but it’ll get better over time."

"You really understand," Elder Qiao’s satisfaction grew as he looked at Qiao Xiang, "You’re the most outstanding child in our family, I am proud of you."

"Grandfather, you’re making me blush."

"There’s no need for embarrassment. You’ve also graduated, so why don’t you join the company now?" asked Elder Qiao.

"No, grandfather, I don’t plan to join the company just yet," Qiao Xiang said.

Elder Qiao was a bit surprised, looking puzzled at his granddaughter. "Aren’t you going to work at our Qiao Family company after graduation?"

"Grandfather, although I graduated from a prestigious school, I have no work experience. I know that I still need training; I want to work outside for a while and gain some advanced experience."

After hearing this, Elder Qiao nodded, very pleased, "I’m so happy to hear you think this way. Where are you planning to go? Have you decided yet?"

"Grandfather, Pei Liyan asked me the same yesterday, and I evaded the question. Today, I’ll keep it a secret until I get the job. Until then, I hope to keep it confidential."

"Still playing coy with your grandfather?"

"Grandfather, it’s not being coy, I want to surprise you," Qiao Xiang smiled confidently.

You could tell she was pleased.

Elder Qiao didn’t ask further.

Now, Qiao Xiang was the great hero of the Qiao Family.

In his eyes, Qiao Xiang was always satisfactory; hence, he naturally wouldn’t probe further.

Qiao Rui, after changing her makeup to meet Jiang Jinfeng, reverted to being Ruirui. They had agreed to meet across from Goddess.

Jiang Jinfeng had already bought a new computer for Qiao Rui and was carrying the computer bag across the street when Fang Mo’s car blocked his path.

Fang Mo was there to help Qiao Rui get a membership, but just as his car reached the entrance to Goddess, he saw Jiang Jinfeng about to leave.

He immediately blocked the way, "President Jiang!"

Seeing that it was Pei Liyan’s assistant, Jiang Jinfeng was also startled but greeted him with a slight smile, "Mr. Fang, welcome, welcome!"

"President Jiang, are you heading out?" Fang Mo glanced at the laptop bag in his hand.

Jiang Jinfeng nodded, "I have some business to attend to. Mr. Fang, please feel free to enter the store first, our stylists are all there."

"I’m here to get a membership," said Fang Mo.

"Oh, that. I’ll call my assistant over," Jiang Jinfeng immediately took out his phone and called his assistant over, personally instructing the assistant, "Help Mr. Fang get the membership sorted, just as he requests."

The assistant nodded, "Yes, President Jiang."

Fang Mo parked his car and entered Goddess with Jiang Jinfeng’s assistant.

He casually glanced back and saw Jiang Jinfeng heading to a café across the street.

Fang Mo frowned slightly, seeming to spot a glamorous woman standing up by the window and greeting Jiang Jinfeng.

Then, the two of them sat down by the window, chatting animatedly.

"Mr. Fang, this way please!" called the assistant, and Fang Mo immediately snapped back to reality.

Café.

Jiang Jinfeng shared what he’d seen regarding Fang Mo with Qiao Rui.

"I saw he noted I was carrying the computer; be careful when you go back."

Qiao Rui nodded, "No problem, I won’t carry the computer bag when I return."

Jiang Jinfeng also smiled. "That’s a good idea, but I still feel I was a bit careless; I don’t want to disrupt your plans and steps."

"No problem, I was careless too," said Qiao Rui. "We’ll both be more careful in the future."

"Yes, be more careful," agreed Jiang Jinfeng. "If I may say so, why don’t you reveal your true self? You look so much better?"

Qiao Rui shook her head, "Let’s talk about it when I completely leave the Pei Family."

Knowing he couldn’t persuade her, Jiang Jinfeng could only sigh, "As long as you’re happy."

They had just exchanged a few words when Qiao Rui’s phone rang.

She answered, "Muyu?"

"My ancestor, you shouldn’t have given Huo Sinan my number," Song Muyu said. "From last night till now, he’s been calling me non-stop, his son crying for his mom."