From Rejected Fake Heiress to Desired True Love
Chapter 213 Li Yehan, Mind Your Influence

Chapter 213: Chapter 213 Li Yehan, Mind Your Influence

"Bai Jingting, you’re overthinking it. Whether you understand my feelings for Qiaoqiao or not, it’s enough that she understands," Li Yehan said as he strode away.

Bai Jingting watched Nan Qiao conversing with others, like a fish in water, poised and not overwhelmed.

He felt proud of such a sister.

At that moment, Mo Shaolin walked in with Li Xia.

Together, they looked like a match made in heaven.

Nan Qiao also noticed Li Xia and it was her first time seeing Mo Shaolin.

"Mr. Qiao, I’m going to the restroom," Rong Yan said to Nan Qiao.

"Go ahead."

Rong Yan hurried off.

Li Xia, as if no one else was present, walked over to Nan Qiao with a smile, "Qiaoqiao, what a coincidence to see you here."

Li Xia, being so outgoing, made Nan Qiao feel somewhat introverted.

"It really is a coincidence. I didn’t expect Miss Li to attend this kind of event either."

Today was a business networking event, and from what Nan Qiao knew, Li Xia didn’t work at any company.

Undisturbed, Li Xia continued to smile, "Brother Lin brought me here. I was free anyway, so I came to take a look."

Nan Qiao nodded with a smile, "You two look good together."

"Ah, Brother Lin and I are just good friends, not a couple. I treat him like my own brother. He’s been good friends with my brother for many years."

Nan Qiao was surprised; Mo Shaolin seemed to like Li Xia.

Was Li Xia unaware of Mo Shaolin’s feelings for her?

Confused, Li Xia added, "Qiaoqiao, why aren’t you chatting with my brother?"

"He’s busy, I’m busy, everyone’s busy," Nan Qiao chuckled politely.

Getting the hint, Li Xia laughed and teased, "Qiaoqiao, you’re not secretly dating my brother, keeping it hush-hush, are you?"

Nan Qiao merely smiled, choosing not to answer.

She wasn’t that close with Li Xia and didn’t feel there was much to talk about.

When Nan Qiao had nothing else to say, Bai Jingting came over, "Qiaoqiao, let me introduce you to some partners."

His voice was so soft that only the three of them could hear it.

Nan Qiao excused herself and left with Bai Jingting.

Bai Jingting had never seen Li Xia before; he only knew she was a stepsister brought by Mr. Li.

Unfamiliar and unengaged, he ignored her.

Li Xia, feeling slightly awkward and ignored by Bai Jingting, laughed it off and walked over to Mo Shaolin.

"Brother Lin, it’s not as boring here as I thought."

Mo Shaolin responded, "Xiaxia, if you don’t find it boring, I’d bring you here again."

As Li Yehan left coldly, Li Xia’s expression changed suddenly, filled with sadness.

"My brother still doesn’t like me."

Seeing her dejection, Mo Shaolin felt heartbroken, "Silly girl, Ye Han is cold on the outside but warm on the inside. He’s just not good with words, plus he was too busy discussing a collaboration today to talk to you."

Li Xia slowly nodded and gave a small smile, "Brother Lin, you better go take care of your business. Don’t let me hold you back from your meeting. I’m getting hungry anyway, I’ll go sit over there."

Li Xia headed to the pastry area, while Mo Shaolin walked towards Li Yehan.

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The banquet had not yet ended, but Nan Qiao had already found herself sitting in the garden outside for a while.

The inside was crowded and the smell of alcohol was strong; Nan Qiao needed some fresh air.

She heard footsteps coming from behind, very light ones, but Nan Qiao still heard them.

She stood up to leave, but the person quickly approached and embraced her.

"Qiaoqiao."

Li Yehan hugged Nan Qiao from behind, gently resting his chin on her head.

"Qiaoqiao, why didn’t you wait for me?"

Smelling the strong scent of alcohol, Nan Qiao frowned, "Why did you drink so much?"

"Not much, just got the smell on my clothes. You don’t like it, I’ll throw these clothes away."

Saying this, Li Yehan began to take off his clothes.

He was about to throw his suit in the trash bin when Nan Qiao stopped him.

"Li Yehan, being wealthy isn’t an excuse to waste. The suit is fine, just wash it when you get home."

Li Yehan laughed, holding Nan Qiao as if he hadn’t seen her in a long time, refusing to let go.

"Li Yehan, mind the public," Nan Qiao pushed him away, still holding his jacket.

A smitten smile danced in Li Yehan’s handsome eyes as he gazed at Nan Qiao, looking even more devilish.

"Li Yehan, let me take you home. Aren’t you afraid of a stomach ache after drinking so much?"

Nan Qiao supported Li Yehan and they walked outside together.

Nan Qiao had contacted the driver earlier, who had the car waiting at the front door for her and Li Yehan.

As they emerged, the driver came over to help Li Yehan.

Nan Qiao noticed Mo Shaolin also coming out, not accompanied by Li Xia.

A woman was with him, her head bowed, looking like a wronged young bride under Mo Shaolin’s furious gaze.

Nan Qiao felt she had seen this woman somewhere before.

She handed Li Yehan over to the driver and quickly ran toward Mo Shaolin.

"Mo Shaolin, wait!"

Nan Qiao called out as Mo Shaolin drove off, the car speeding away.

Nan Qiao muttered angrily, "Is Mo Shaolin powered by rockets or what!"

Annoyed, Nan Qiao walked back, where Li Yehan and the driver were still waiting.

The driver flinched upon hearing Li Yehan’s sharp tone, "Who told you to support me? Just drive your car!"

Realizing his error, the driver replied nervously, "Mr. Li, sorry. I’ll just hand you over to Miss Nan Qiao; please bear with us for a moment."

Feeling helpless, he understood he was unnecessarily meddling.

As Nan Qiao approached, the driver quickly said, "Miss Nan Qiao, please take Mr. Li. I need to drive now."

With Li Yehan handed over, the driver quickly sped away.

Nan Qiao helped Li Yehan into the car, the driver’s mind racing about where to take them.

The driver drove very slowly, so slow that Nan Qiao doubted his driving skills.

"Why are you driving so slowly? There’s no traffic ahead, just speed up."

The driver responded, "Miss Nan Qiao, I dare not drive fast. What if Mr. Li throws up? Just a moment, I’m trying my best here to drive."

Nan Qiao, caught between laughter and frustration, said, "Just drive a bit faster. I’m more worried about Li Yehan throwing up inside the car. Speed up, I’ll take responsibility if anything happens."

With that, the driver finally listened to Nan Qiao.

"Alright, Miss Nan Qiao, I’ll speed up now."

Continuing to drive, they soon arrived at Li Yehan’s house.

The driver clutched his stomach, "Miss Nan Qiao, my stomach hurts. Could you please assist Mr. Li upstairs? Thank you so much."

The driver hurried off, even instructing the bodyguards and the butler.

"Everyone, make sure not to disturb Mr. Li and Miss Nan Qiao. No need to help Mr. Li, you can’t handle it!"