City’s Best Divine Doctor
Chapter 782 - 0783: Attempting to Steal Chickens But Losing Rice Instead [Second Update]

Chapter 782: Chapter 0783: Attempting to Steal Chickens But Losing Rice Instead [Second Update]

Xiao Mei didn’t know when Ye Qiu had returned to the country; she thought he was still in France.

These past few days, she had been waiting for Ye Qiu to come back, naturally because of her own situation, which was increasingly uncomfortable, hoping he would come quickly and resolve it for her.

Now, receiving Ye Qiu’s call, Xiao Mei hurriedly said, "I’m still at work but I can leave half an hour early at most."

"Then I’ll meet you at the apartment at five o’clock!"

After hanging up with Xiao Mei, Ye Qiu got in his car and drove back to the Peach Blossom Source Villa Community.

Once he returned to the entrance of the villa where he lived at the Peach Blossom Source Villa Community, he noticed there was no one else at home. His parents, elder sister, and Liu Lingxiu were all at the Imperial Cuisine Restaurant and wouldn’t likely return until eleven at night.

Ye Qiu went inside the villa and headed upstairs.

The dresses he had bought at the Paris Duty-Free Plaza had all been shipped over. Each of them was packed in exquisite boxes. These clothes were expensive even abroad; if they were bought domestically, they would certainly cost much more.

Since they had just arrived, Ye Qiu hadn’t yet given them to his sister Ye Xue and Liu Lingxiu. He planned to hand them over when they returned at night.

As for the two dresses he had bought for Xiao Mei, they were versatile items that could be worn in both summer and winter, and they fit Xiao Mei’s figure perfectly.

On Xiao Mei, these dresses would undoubtedly elevate her poise and aura.

Ye Qiu opened his computer and logged into the "Monster Continent" client. He did not see Li Shen or Zhu Zhiming online, but that long-missing "Angry Little Loli" was there. When she saw Ye Qiu come online, she immediately ran up to him, shouting "Big Brother." With Li Shen and Zhu Zhiming absent, Ye Qiu continued leveling up and slaying monsters with the little loli.

Time flew by swiftly, and before long, it was already five o’clock in the afternoon.

Ye Qiu exited the game, grabbed the two dresses he had bought for Xiao Mei, went downstairs, got into his car, and set off for Xiao Mei’s apartment.

About half an hour later, Ye Qiu arrived at her apartment building and parked near the security booth.

Carrying the two bags that contained the dresses, he got out of the car and called Xiao Mei.

"Ye Qiu, I’m already upstairs waiting for you."

Ye Qiu made his way to the elevator, rode it upstairs, and knocked on the door. Soon, Xiao Mei appeared dressed in casual home attire to let him in.

At work, Xiao Mei was always dressed in professional business attire, which made her look sharper and more spirited.

"What, don’t recognize me anymore?"

Ye Qiu asked.

"Of course not. I just worry that we might grow distant,"

Xiao Mei replied.

After inviting Ye Qiu inside and closing the door, she noticed the two exquisite bags he had brought.

"What’s in these bags?"

"Why don’t you take a look?"

Xiao Mei quickly grabbed the two bags, opened one of them, and found a pale yellow dress inside.

As soon as she took it out, she could tell it was very expensive—the fabric quality far exceeded that of the dresses she usually bought.

"Where did you buy it, and how much did it cost?"

"Check the label."

On the label were the store details and the price. Although Xiao Mei didn’t know French, the marked price still shocked her—it was two to three thousand euros per piece.

Converted to Huaxia Yuan, that was two to three tens of thousands per dress, roughly equivalent to her monthly salary.

"That’s way too expensive!"

"Ye Qiu, these dresses are far too pricey. While I do really like them, there’s no way I can accept something this extravagant,"

said Xiao Mei.

After all, Ye Qiu had treated her birthmark for free, which she already felt indebted for. Now, receiving two expensive dresses would only make her feel guiltier.

Moreover, Ye Qiu wasn’t even her boyfriend.

"If you don’t want them, I’ll toss them out from upstairs."

Given that the dresses were tailored to Xiao Mei’s figure, they clearly wouldn’t fit anyone else. Returning them wouldn’t be an option, and gifting them to other ladies was also out of the question.

Seeing Ye Qiu actually pick up the bags and move toward the balcony to throw them out, Xiao Mei urgently pulled him back and said, "Don’t throw them, I’ll keep them."

"These were tailored for your figure. If you don’t take them, giving them to others wouldn’t work either. As for President Shen and her sister, I’ve already bought dresses for them earlier."

"They have some too?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Mei felt a twinge of discomfort.

But clearly, Ye Qiu had known the other two women for much longer.

"Of course,"

Ye Qiu replied.

"Alright, I’ll cook dinner first, and after we eat, I’ll put on the dresses for you to see if they look good."

Carrying the two dresses, Xiao Mei returned to her master bedroom and stored them carefully in the wardrobe. She still couldn’t help but think about how gorgeous the dresses were.

Most importantly, Ye Qiu’s taste in clothing was impeccable, as he had perfectly matched her ideal fit and style.

With her apron on, Xiao Mei continued to the kitchen to make dinner, while Ye Qiu sat alone watching the evening news.

Once Xiao Mei finished cooking, they sat down to dinner together. During the meal, Xiao Mei said, "The Xingyue Group has already launched and listed their autumn line of lingerie."

"The ones I designed?"

As it was already late August, autumn had arrived in the northern regions, though down south, especially in Jinling, it still felt like summer.

"Exactly those designs. They’ve been exceptionally well-received in the market. However, I’ve heard that over at Qingcheng Group, the lingerie designs they stole from you were listed too. But for some reason, although they attracted lots of attention, very few consumers actually bought them, creating a stark contrast to their initial hype."

said Xiao Mei.

She found it baffling. After all, Ye Qiu’s designs were stunning at first glance, even if replicated or counterfeited by a rival company like Qingcheng Group. The expectation was that their production would lead to a major success during the autumn season, yet the results had turned out to be disappointing.

In contrast, Xingyue Group’s autumn lingerie line had proven immensely popular, almost selling out completely. Xingyue Group’s factories were now working overtime just to keep up with demand.

"Haha, this is exactly what I expected. My goal is to bankrupt Qingcheng Group!"

Ye Qiu had promised Shen Xingru that he would bring down Qingcheng Group within six months. Judging by the current situation, it seemed entirely possible. Qingcheng Group had mass-produced a plethora of lingerie that wasn’t selling, leaving them with massive stockpiles—potentially an enormous financial loss.

"How could that happen? You planned this?"

"Naturally."

Xiao Mei was stunned.

She hadn’t realized Ye Qiu had planned this all along.

Of course, Xiao Mei hadn’t expected Ye Qiu’s first goal was to uncover Xingyue Group’s spy, which he achieved—it turned out to be Li Yingjun. His second objective was to teach Qingcheng Group a lesson, ensuring their theft turned into a fiasco.

Now, both goals had been successfully accomplished, and Qingcheng Group’s losses would only grow larger.