From Rejected Fake Heiress to Desired True Love
Chapter 198 Help!

Chapter 198: Chapter 198 Help!

Nan Qiao noticed the delivery slip, the items purchased were indeed few—it was a bit stingy.

Spending the Bai Family’s money, yet not willing to spend for the Bai Family members, an ugly sight to behold.

Uncle Wang also felt embarrassed; he was embarrassed on behalf of Bai Yurou.

How could the fourth young miss feel comfortable offering this?

Such a small amount of seafood, who was being offended?

Uncle Wang spoke up, "The fresh seafood that just arrived, it wasn’t purchased by the fourth young miss. When those people came over and said it was for the fourth young miss, I thought it was Miss Yurou."

Nan Qiao explained, "My master didn’t know about this and thought I was the family’s fourth young miss. It’s also my fault for not clarifying to my master; next time there won’t be any misunderstanding."

Uncle Wang said, "I see, it was also my fault for not asking clearly. With a change of personnel in the household, titles have also changed; I should have confirmed more carefully. The fourth young miss also said she bought the seafood, which made me forget to ask."

Bai Yurou: "..."

Why mention her?

She didn’t even say a word, and they still came looking for her!

Bai Yurou said, "Uncle Wang, I indeed bought some seafood, and when those people said it was for the fourth young miss, I thought it was meant for me. Who knew it would turn into such a fiasco."

It was all Nan Qiao’s fault!

She did it on purpose!

As Bai Yurou was making her case, Liu Feng immediately followed, "Fourth young miss, you should know how much seafood you bought, right? The stuff those people delivered wasn’t your purchase, so you should have clarified sooner. In case it’s a mistake, others might think the fourth young miss is intentionally claiming the items. Losing face over it would be worse than any loss."

Bai Yurou felt angry and shot a glare at Liu Feng, who remained indifferent and didn’t care about Bai Yurou’s opinion.

It wasn’t just Liu Feng who thought this way; others did too.

They didn’t understand what Bai Yurou was playing at; all for a bit of seafood, losing face? Weren’t the Bai Family offerings enough for her? Wasn’t it worth the cost of a seafood meal?

The atmosphere became extremely awkward for a moment, and Grandpa Bai’s dark expression made Bai Yurou’s heart flutter.

Chen Xinwan broke the uncomfortable silence, "Qiaoqiao, why would your master send us so much seafood? It’s too much, and it puts him at expense. Later, let’s also pick out some gifts to send back to your master."

"No need, my master said he lacks nothing and told you not to send anything back."

The Bai Family still felt it proper to return the gesture, as reciprocation is part of etiquette.

Qiaoqiao’s master sent them so much seafood, worth tens of thousands; they had to send some gifts in return.

Bai Zhenyang said, "Qiaoqiao, will your master visit Jing City? If he does, we should invite him for a meal."

Grandpa Bai said, "Indeed, it would be appropriate to reciprocate. Since he doesn’t want anything, then let’s invite him to a meal, to show our gratitude."

Nan Qiao said, "My master mentioned he’ll find time to visit, and I’ll arrange for everyone to gather then."

With what Nan Qiao said, everyone felt much relieved.

Liu Feng said, "Miss, I’ll go and start cooking. You wanted to eat sea sausage dumplings, right? I’ll go and make them now."

Excited, Liu Feng headed to the kitchen; today, she would demonstrate her cooking prowess.

...

The family, filled with laughter and joy, except for Bai Yurou, who was secretly troubled.

Who exactly was Nan Qiao’s master, displaying such generosity? Was it all for the sake of Nan Qiao’s face?

The table was filled with various types of seafood, including three kinds of dumplings.

The chive and sea sausage dumplings were extraordinarily delicious; Nan Qiao ate ten, followed by others.

Steamed seafood, dressed seafood, barbecued, stir-fried—every kind imaginable.

Bai Jingting, while eating the barbecue, couldn’t help but praise Aunt Liu’s cooking skills as exceptional.

Other servants assisted with the seafood preparation, but it was Liu Feng who did the cooking, winning everyone’s stomachs over with her culinary skills.

Bai Yurou looked at the seafood in front of her, with rich crab roe and delicious shrimp, and savory dumplings; every dish was delectable.

Despite the deliciousness, Bai Yurou ate with a sense of stifling frustration.

Uncle Wang must have colluded with Nan Qiao, intentionally making her feel embarrassed!

But she didn’t say she was going to buy seafood in advance, did she?

It’s impossible for Nan Qiao to have air-shipped so much seafood over in such a short time, right?

Bai Yurou’s thoughts were in disarray, and after a long time of pondering, she still blamed Nan Qiao.

It was all Nan Qiao’s fault!

Bai Yurou ate with even more gusto!

She wanted to eat more of what Nan Qiao had bought!

...

After the meal, Nan Qiao spoke with everyone for a while.

Bai Zhenyang said, "Qiaoqiao, your big brother has prepared a surprise for you, let’s take you to see it."

Bai Jingting looked at her with a smile in his eyes, his gaze filled with doting, "I hope you’ll like it."

Nan Qiao curiously asked, "What is it?"

Bai Jingting replied, "I’ll take you to see it."

Nan Qiao stood up and followed Bai Jingting outside.

They walked past pavilions, crossed a man-made lake, and arrived at the most secluded corner.

Here, there was only a single-story building with a large yard.

Bai Jingting explained, "This place was originally intended for a greenhouse, but I’ve turned it into a lab. I’ve consulted medical experts and arranged the room according to their suggestions. Little sister, go take a look inside."

Nan Qiao was stunned; Bai Jingting had thought of everything!

Nan Qiao walked in, and inside was a large laboratory filled with various experimental equipment and materials.

Seeing all this, Bai Yurou was mad with jealousy.

She studied medicine too!

Why hadn’t her big brother ever thought about creating a lab for her?

Bai Yurou felt bitter, as if she had been abandoned by the family.

At this moment, Bai Jingting was showing Nan Qiao around, while Chen Xinwan took Bai Yurou by the arm and said, "Yurou, your big brother didn’t build you a lab not because he doesn’t care but because your field of study doesn’t require one. Qiaoqiao is different; she needs a lab for her research."

Bai Zhenyang also comforted her, saying, "Your big brother has ordered you a one-of-a-kind dress that will be delivered to the house tomorrow."

Both of them were comforting Bai Yurou, because they didn’t want her to feel ostracized.

This family always had a place for her.

Bai Yurou smiled sweetly, demurely saying, "Mom and Dad, although I’m envious of how well big brother treats sister, he should be good to her. Sister has had a hard time in the past, and we should love her even more. Sister is so outstanding; she deserves her own lab. Big brother is really great; he has thought of everything."

The atmosphere became harmonious once again, and everyone seemed to be in a good mood.

...

After Nan Qiao finished looking around the lab, it had to be said that Bai Jingting, true to his powerful status, had considered every little detail thoroughly. Nan Qiao really liked the lab.

After the tour, they all stepped outside.

Bai Jingting pointed at the door and said, "Qiaoqiao, enter your fingerprint. Only you can open this lab, and no one else is allowed in."

Nan Qiao nodded, entered her fingerprint, and the lab was entirely hers.

"Thank you, big brother. I really love the gift you’ve given me, I love it so much."

"Don’t mention it, as long as you’re happy," Bai Jingting breathed a sigh of relief.

He was worried that his sister would be mad about the clothing design issue, but thankfully, this gift wasn’t a misstep, and Qiaoqiao loved it so much.

Everyone was walking back when suddenly they saw Uncle Wang running over with red eyes, exclaiming, "Help, help!"