From Rejected Fake Heiress to Desired True Love
Chapter 170: Li Xia Comes to Find Nan Qiao

Chapter 170: Chapter 170: Li Xia Comes to Find Nan Qiao

He Li sat in the chair, holding her phone, her eyes glued to the screen.

She began replying to messages on her phone without any hesitation.

"Cooperate my ass! You don’t have any ability and yet have the nerve to drag me into your mess? I almost got killed because of you! Were you born without a brain? Don’t you have any self-awareness? Keep away from me!"

After sending her reply, He Li blocked the person’s number.

Looking at her computer, He Li decided to focus on her work!

...

Li Xia sat at home, browsing the news on her phone.

She received a message—Nan Qiao, the one Li Yehan liked, turned out to be Huai Xi.

Li Xia passed this information to Jiang Linyu, who couldn’t help but snicker upon hearing it.

"I’ve always said that Li Yehan doesn’t do anything if there’s nothing in it for him. His interest in Nan Qiao, isn’t it just because of this particular aspect of her identity? After all said and done, he doesn’t truly care for the woman."

Jiang Linyu sat on the sofa, her elaborate makeup unable to hide her fatigue.

"Mom, please talk to dad, ask him to have a proper conversation with Brother Ye Han. He’s imprisoned now, and if not for Brother Ye Han’s orders, things aren’t like they used to be. If he wants to go back to his old days, he must learn to talk with Brother Ye Han."

Only if Li Tianhong was released could he intervene in other matters concerning the Li Family.

Jiang Linyu was irate at the mention of this, "I’ve told your father countless times, but he just doesn’t listen to me. It’s not your father’s fault, if anyone’s to blame, it’s Li Yehan. The way he talks to your dad—it’s as if they’re enemies. Their parents’ marriage was loveless long ago, it was his mother stubbornly clinging onto his father. If that damned woman had let go earlier, he wouldn’t have fallen ill over it."

With a furrowed brow and speechless, Li Xia listened to Jiang Linyu incessantly recounting the past.

Unable to listen any longer, Li Xia stood up and said, "I’m going to find Nan Qiao, see if she can persuade dad and my brother."

Li Xia bought a bag for five-hundred-thousand and went to Nan Qiao’s company.

Upon learning of Li Xia’s arrival, Nan Qiao was a bit surprised but still courteously had her shown into the office.

Li Xia, dressed in a white dress and with her hair tied up in a bun, presented a clean and fresh image, like a well-behaved girl.

Extending her hand, Li Xia took the initiative to be friendly, "Hello Qiaoqiao, I’m Li Xia."

Nan Qiao reached out and shook hands with Li Xia, quickly withdrawing hers.

Even with that brief touch, Li Xia could feel the calluses on Nan Qiao’s palms.

Li Xia concluded that Nan Qiao practiced martial arts and did so regularly.

Lifting her head, Li Xia’s gaze fell on Nan Qiao’s stunningly beautiful face.

With her smooth, fair skin and her big, watery eyes—

When she wasn’t smiling, she was a cool beauty.

"What does Miss Li seek from me?" Nan Qiao asked.

Li Xia stopped scrutinizing and smiled brightly.

"I came today to talk about my brother and our family’s situation. Qiaoqiao, here’s the thing, I want you to help me persuade my brother. He’s confined our parents, and our family relationship isn’t like before. Since you’re my brother’s girlfriend, could you please talk to him and persuade him to lift the confinement?"

Nan Qiao leaned back in her chair, appearing laid-back and carefree.

Her plump red lips curled up slightly, asking in confusion, "What do you mean? I should go to Li Yehan and ask him to forgive you?"

Li Xia: "..."

Wasn’t the word "forgive" a bit too much?

"It’s not about forgiveness, just to soften their relationship a bit. After all, they’re family."

Nan Qiao asked with a smile, "Family? Miss Li, do you think I can sway Li Yehan? Do I have that much influence in his eyes?"

Nan Qiao really wanted to throw Li Xia out. Family?

Didn’t Li Xia know how Jiang Linyu treated Li Yehan’s mother?

Was Li Xia truly clueless about how Li Tianhong and Jiang Linyu treated Li Yehan?

With a twinkle in her eye and a broad smile, Nan Qiao continued, "Miss Li, I’m sorry, but there’s really no way I can help with this. You know Li Yehan’s temperament—as if I could command him to do anything."

Li Xia: ??

This was different from the information she knew.

"Qiaoqiao, isn’t my brother always listening to you? Can’t he just take your word for anything?"

Nan Qiao stared with her innocent, big eyes, "How is that possible? I hardly have any say in front of Li Yehan. If he says one, I wouldn’t dare to say two. What could I possibly say?"

Li Xia looked at Nan Qiao suspiciously, always feeling that she wasn’t telling the truth, but couldn’t pinpoint what was wrong.

At that moment, Fu Xingyao knocked and came in.

"Mr. Qiao, the meeting is about to start."

Nan Qiao nodded, "Okay, I’ll be right over."

Secretary Fu walked out, closing the door behind him.

Nan Qiao said to Li Xia, "I’m sorry, but I have another meeting to attend. As for persuading Li Yehan, I really can’t be of any help, sorry."

Li Xia smiled and nodded, "Sorry to bother you; this is a gift for you. I hope you’ll accept it."

Nan Qiao: "No merit, no reward, Miss Li, you should take it back."

Nan Qiao stood up and smiled as she watched Li Xia leave with her bag.

...

Li Yehan was holding a meeting in the conference room with a very low atmosphere; everyone was too afraid to even breathe.

Li Yehan spoke with authority, "This is the proposal you’re giving me? Excuse my bluntness, but this is as good as trash!"

The atmosphere dropped to freezing point once more as everyone dared not make a sound.

Then, a melodious ringtone sounded.

Department heads, all bowing their heads, looked around at each other.

Whose phone was ringing? Who was the foolish one?

In Mr. Li’s conference room, wasn’t that practically seeking death?

While everyone was anxious, they heard Li Yehan’s voice.

"Qiaoqiao," his voice tender and doting, caught all the department heads off guard.

Could Mr. Li even speak in such a gentle tone?

They didn’t know that the caller was Nan Qiao.

After seeing off Li Xia, Nan Qiao had called Li Yehan.

She told him everything as it was, to prevent Li Xia from causing any issues.

Li Yehan listened to Nan Qiao with affection in his eyes.

"Qiaoqiao, you’re worried about me."

Li Yehan, holding his phone, walked out; he didn’t want these people to overhear his conversation with Nan Qiao.

Li Yehan walked into his office and sat on the chair, relaxed and at ease.

"Qiaoqiao, don’t worry, I don’t believe what others say, only what you say," he spoke, his voice doting and familiar, causing Nan Qiao to feel warmth in her heart.

"If Li Xia wants to see you again, don’t meet with her. I will also tell her not to disturb you," Li Yehan said with determination.

"It’s okay, let her come if she will. I can handle it," Nan Qiao responded.

Li Yehan smiled, his voice still affectionate as he asked, "Qiaoqiao, how about we have dinner together tonight?"

Nan Qiao declined, "I have things to deal with tonight, maybe next time."

After hanging up the phone, Li Yehan didn’t press further.

If Nan Qiao said she was busy, then he would wait until she was free to have dinner together.

Li Yehan redialed another number, his eyes cold.