From Rejected Fake Heiress to Desired True Love
Chapter 168 Li Yehan, Be More Serious

Chapter 168: Chapter 168 Li Yehan, Be More Serious

The speaker was Hu Zi, Hou Ze’s assistant. Hu Zi said to Nan Qiao, "Huo Siyu can’t be contacted. She went to an auction to bid on medicinal materials, and we’ve been in touch the whole time. But now, I can’t reach her."

Nan Qiao’s expression darkened, filled with worry, "Have people been sent to search for her?"

"People have already been sent, and they are currently on the way. I followed them as well. When there’s news, I’ll report back to you."

Nan Qiao was beside herself with anxiety and wished she could go there with them that very moment.

"Boss, don’t come over for now. We’ll go and check out the situation. If you leave Jing City, things might descend into chaos. You should stay and take charge here."

Nan Qiao, holding her phone, her brow furrowed and her voice low, said, "I understand. Be careful, and I’ll send more people to back you up."

"All right, thank you, boss."

Nan Qiao hung up the call and then received a call from Hou Ze.

"Boss, I’m feeling better now. I’ll go look for Si Yu," Hou Ze said, frantic like an ant on a hot pan, pacing back and forth.

"Your wounds haven’t healed yet. I’ve asked Hu Zi to take people to search for Si Yu. Rest and heal. Si Yu has great fortune and is sure to be alright."

Nan Qiao tried to calm Hou Ze’s emotions, but deep down she was at her wits’ end.

Stumbling, Nan Qiao’s body staggered before falling into a warm embrace.

Li Yehan sensed the change in Nan Qiao’s emotions and held her, his peach blossom eyes filled with concern as he looked at her, "What happened?"

Nan Qiao gripped Li Yehan’s arm and met his deep eyes, her voice hoarse, "My friend has gone missing."

Li Yehan’s first thought was it might be some man?

What man could leave Nan Qiao so distraught?

Before the jealousy could emerge, he heard Nan Qiao say to him, "It’s Huo Si Yu, you’ve met her. We had dinner together before."

Li Yehan’s mood somewhat lightened, worriedly asking, "Where did she go missing? Tell me the place, maybe I can help."

Li Yehan had wide connections; maybe he could help too.

Nan Qiao said, "Sha Xi Island."

Li Yehan’s mind raced, thinking of Sha Xi Island, which brought to mind the recent auction.

Huo Si Yu must have gone to Sha Xi Island to attend the auction?

Li Yehan said, "I know some people there, and I have connections within the auction. I’ll send a message right now and have someone help look for your friend."

Nan Qiao looked up at him incredulously, "Really?"

Li Yehan reached out, fondly stroked Nan Qiao’s nose, and teasingly said, "Silly girl, would I lie to you?"

Nan Qiao was taken aback, her alluring eyes making Li Yehan not want to stop looking.

"Don’t seduce me here," Li Yehan said, drawing close to Nan Qiao.

His domineering tone made Nan Qiao’s heart flutter.

Nan Qiao pushed Li Yehan away and stepped out of his embrace.

Li Yehan took out his phone to send the message, a devilish smile playing on his lips.

Standing not too far away was Bai Yurou, who secretly captured a moment of the two standing together.

Under the play of light and shadow, their mutual gaze seemed almost tangible.

Bai Yurou deleted the photo; she only wanted to take some unflattering images of Nan Qiao to send to that person.

Dammit, she had sneakily taken a few shots, and all of them were damn beautiful.

Angry, Bai Yurou turned around only to meet Liu Feng’s piercing gaze.

Bai Yurou was startled and said angrily, "Aunt Liu, did you mean to scare me on purpose? You almost scared me to death!"

Liu Feng was not upset and said with a smile, "Fourth Miss, I’ve been standing here all along. You just didn’t notice me. You’ve been using your phone to take photos of the eldest miss, over and over. Fourth Miss, why are you secretly taking pictures of the eldest miss?"

Bai Yurou: "..."

Before taking the photograph, she made sure to look around. No one saw her take it!

Liu Feng laughed again and said, "Miss Four, do you also think that the eldest Miss and Mr. Li are a perfect match, and that’s why you couldn’t help but snap a photo of the two together?"

Bai Yurou: "..."

Could she say that wasn’t the case?

Faced with Liu Feng’s question, Bai Yurou forced a smile and nodded, "Yes."

Liu Feng rubbed her hands together, "The eldest Miss and Mr. Li are truly a match made in heaven! It’s his good karma to have found a girlfriend like the eldest Miss!"

Bai Yurou: "??"

"Shouldn’t it be the other way around? That my sister found Mr. Li, and it’s her good karma?" Bai Yurou was somewhat speechless.

As if Nan Qiao had any abilities—to have climbed up to Li Yehan was simply her good fortune.

"Miss Four, don’t you think the eldest Miss is outstanding? The eldest Miss is beautiful, kind-hearted, can manage a company, design clothes, and even heal the sick. With such an outstanding eldest Miss, how could she not be worthy of Mr. Li?"

Liu Feng hadn’t even mentioned Nan Qiao’s other identities yet; she still thought Nan Qiao was the most outstanding!

Bai Yurou did not want to argue about this with Liu Feng; she knew Liu Feng was Nan Qiao’s person.

Arguing with Liu Feng would not be to her benefit.

Bai Yurou could only smile and nod in agreement with what Liu Feng said.

"Aunt Liu, you’re absolutely right."

Liu Feng glanced at Bai Yurou and thought she was so fake.

Her smile was fake, and even the tone of her voice was fake.

Liu Feng simply stopped talking to Bai Yurou and turned to call out to the person ahead, "Eldest Miss, the Madame is calling you over for dinner."

Nan Qiao’s face wasn’t looking very good, but she put on a brave face and said okay.

Li Yehan held her hand, his magnetic voice coaxing, "Qiaoqiao, don’t worry. I’ve already sent someone out to look for it, with Sha Xi Island as the center, searching in all directions."

"Li Yehan, thank you."

Li Yehan asked softly, "How do you want to thank me?"

Nan Qiao pulled her hand away, "This is the Bai Family, Li Yehan, be serious."

Nan Qiao hurried towards the dining area, fearing Li Yehan might spout nonsense here.

If overheard, it would be too embarrassing for her.

...

At the dinner table, Chen Xinwan and Bai Zhenyang were very happy, even Grandpa Bai came here to eat.

Grandpa Bai said excitedly, "Qiaoqiao, I never imagined you were actually Huai Xi in person. Your mother used to praise Huai Xi for being very talented and bought many of the clothes you designed."

Bai Zhenyang: "Qiaoqiao, you’ve brought us so many surprises."

Chen Xinwan: "Who would have expected the talented Huai Xi to be my daughter; I’m so happy."

Nan Qiao’s smile was gentle, her clear, black and white eyes sparkling.

"I never intended to reveal my identity to the public. The company has already let others handle it, and I just want to live a simple life."

That Nan Qiao kept a low profile was also to avoid being disturbed.

Bai Zhenyang spoke up, "Qiaoqiao, we all understand what you mean. I’ve already instructed the people at the competition not to disclose your identity."

Chen Xinwan: "Regarding the matter of Zhou Jingya’s plagiarism of your designs, the lawyers are already pushing for compensation. Zhou Jingya is so young, yet morally questionable. Qiaoqiao, you must have suffered much at the Zhou Family."

Mentioning it made Chen Xinwan’s heartache.

Li Yehan spoke up, "I’ve given orders that anyone working with Zhou Hongqi no longer needs to work with my company."

With Li Yehan’s statement, it was as good as issuing a ban; Zhou Hongqi’s company was finished.