From Rejected Fake Heiress to Desired True Love
Chapter 224: Why Be a Scumbag of All Things

Chapter 224: Chapter 224: Why Be a Scumbag of All Things

Nan Qiao was on her way to work when she received a call from Ren Yongshi.

When the unfamiliar number connected, Ren Yongshi introduced herself.

"Nan Qiao, I am Lu Zhengyang’s mother, Ren Yongshi."

"Aunt Ren, is there anything I can help you with?" Nan Qiao politely asked.

You don’t hit a smiling face.

Ren Yongshi spoke in a kind tone, "Nan Qiao, Zhengyang was slashed twice by someone yesterday. I heard you almost got attacked too, so I wanted to specifically ask you about it. I suspect that the same group of people are behind both incidents."

"Lu Zhengyang got injured? He’s a grown man; couldn’t he overpower the criminal? Were there too many attackers?" Nan Qiao asked in surprise.

Ren Yongshi: "..."

Ren Yongshi had asked Lu Zhengyang, and there was only one person.

That person was swift, accurate, and ruthless, not giving Zhengyang a chance to fight back.

It’s also because Zhengyang doesn’t know martial arts that he ended up being shoved to the ground.

With embarrassment, Ren Yongshi said, "Nan Qiao, are you alright?"

"I’m fine, but my friend isn’t. Aunt Ren, could you please talk to Zhengyang and tell him to stop cheating? Since he’s with Zhou Jingya, he shouldn’t be seducing my friend. Of all things, why does he have to be a heartbreaker?"

Ren Yongshi: "..."

Nan Qiao was too direct!

Nan Qiao continued, "I’m straightforward, and so is my speech. I hope you won’t mind that, Aunt Ren."

Biting the back of her teeth to stay composed, Ren Yongshi said, "Nan Qiao, why would I take offense at you? However, I want to clarify something. Zhengyang isn’t in a relationship with Zhou Jingya. It’s Zhou Jingya who’s unrequitedly chasing after Zhengyang. Zhengyang likes your friend, and only your friend."

"I called Zhou Jingya, and she told me that Lu Zhengyang is determined to marry no one but her. She said it came directly from Zhengyang. Aunt Ren, please make sure of your facts before you talk. I have other matters to attend to, goodbye." Nan Qiao hung up the phone.

She removed Zhou Jingya from the blacklist and sent the conversation with Zhou Jingya.

Only the part about Ren Yongshi stating Zhou Jingya was pursuing Lu Zhengyang was sent, without involving Deng Bingying.

Zhou Jingya was eating breakfast when she saw a message from Nan Qiao with an audio clip, which she immediately played.

The voice inside, how could Zhou Jingya not recognize it?

Ren Yongshi!

Zhou Hongqi and Liu Yanfang also heard Ren Yongshi say it was Zhou Jingya who chased after Lu Zhengyang.

Zhou Hongqi couldn’t continue with his breakfast, frowning in query, "Xiao Ya, didn’t you say Lu Zhengyang was pursuing you? Listen to what this woman says; it’s you chasing after Lu Zhengyang! Who is she? Lu Zhengyang’s mom?"

Liu Yanfang: "She’s a mistress, and she has the nerve to accuse our Xiao Ya?"

Zhou Jingya: "Lu Zhengyang’s mother doesn’t approve of us and is belittling me everywhere. Mom and dad, don’t worry about it. It’s not Ren Yongshi who’s marrying me, but Brother Zhengyang."

Zhou Hongqi: "Can Lu Zhengyang make up his own mind? He’s a mama’s boy; will he listen to you? Zhou Jingya, I’ve come to realize that you can’t even handle one man."

Liu Yanfang: "No matter what, our Xiao Ya is better than Nan Qiao!"

Zhou Hongqi: "Are you sure, Liu Yanfang? No matter what, Nan Qiao is a well-known designer. She could manage not just one man but ten if she wanted to. Can Xiao Ya compare to her?"

Zhou Hongqi was too upset to eat any more.

Their comfortable life had become a mess.

He had seen right through Zhou Jingya’s abilities.

She was only good at messing things up!

Whatever Zhou Jingya did, she couldn’t match up to Nan Qiao.

Zhou Hongqi slammed down his chopsticks and left, unwilling to waste any more words.

Liu Yanfang was fuming with rage, and Zhou Jingya’s eyes were bloodshot, spoiling her mood for the entire morning.

...

When Nan Qiao arrived at the company, Rong Yan was under-eyed, laying the design sketches on the table in front of her.

"Rong Yan, are you okay? Did you stay up all night?"

"Mr. Qiao, I was too excited last night and couldn’t sleep, so I spent all night drawing designs," Rong Yan explained.

Nan Qiao picked up the designs; Rong Yan had drawn a total of thirty sheets, brimming with inspiration.

"Some need revisions, but overall, they’re good. Rong Yan, you’ve made great progress."

Flattered by the praise, Rong Yan rubbed his hands excitedly, "Mr. Qiao, thank you for your compliments. I’m glad the designs can be used! Ever since you allowed me to draw freely, I’ve had so many more ideas."

Nan Qiao smiled and said, "Designing clothes requires boldness. If you’re too cautious, saying ’this can’t be used,’ ’that can’t be drawn,’ it stops creative thinking and naturally, the designs won’t be good."

Seeing Rong Yan looking unwell, Nan Qiao expressed concern, "Rong Yan, you should take a day off and get some good rest. The company isn’t very busy these next two days, you can afford to rest."

"No need, Mr. Qiao, I’m full of energy, I’m not tired. I’ll go back to my station to work now; just message me if you need anything."

Nan Qiao handed him the designs; Rong Yan, jubilant, went out.

Nan Qiao called out to him, "Rong Yan, Gao Yuan’s office is available for you to use. You can settle down there to draw, and our company’s head designer is you now."

Rong Yan: "!!"

Stunned by the honor, Rong Yan said, "Mr. Qiao, I don’t know if that’s appropriate. I’m just a newcomer, how can I be the head designer? Compared to you, I’m just a novice."

Nan Qiao was amused by Rong Yan and replied, "In my company, I don’t care about qualifications, only about personal ability. Those with skill get promoted."

Overwhelmed, Rong Yan bowed deeply, "Thank you, Mr. Qiao! Thank you for your mentorship and recognition; I will be an employee of yours for life! I’ll stay with the company forever, nowhere else, working only for Mr. Qiao!"

Rong Yan expressed his heartfelt thoughts; to him, Nan Qiao was his lifesaver!

Bolerian talents are common, but not Bole himself.

Nan Qiao was his Bole!

Nan Qiao smiled and responded, "You should really get some rest, take an extra day. If you’re not in good condition, how can you do your job well? Besides, I’ve asked someone to prepare your office; come back to work tomorrow."

Rong Yan laid the designs on Nan Qiao’s desk, "I’ll go rest then, Mr. Qiao. Shall I leave the designs with you?"

Nan Qiao pulled out the ones that needed changes and handed them to him, "In a bit, I’ll send you the revisions. You can draw them out once you’re rested."

Rong Yan nodded in agreement to Nan Qiao’s advice.

Rong Yan left the company for a day of rest.

...

Nan Qiao went through Rong Yan’s drawings, one by one, keeping suitable ones and setting aside those needing changes.

The phone rang, interrupting her work.

Answering it, Ke Mu’an’s voice came through.

"Boss, for the robot competition, do you want to come along with us?"

Nan Qiao thought of her elder brother and said, "I won’t be joining this time; you guys will represent the company."

Ke Mu’an: "Boss, come with us. We’ll be steadier with you there."

Nan Qiao: "I have personal reasons, so I won’t be participating. The company will rely on you in the future. Do your best."

Hearing this, Ke Mu’an reluctantly agreed.

"Boss, you need to come to the company today. The machine still needs tuning; we can’t do it without you."

Nan Qiao glanced at the time, "Okay, I’ll be there by 6:30 at the latest. Tell everyone not to have dinner, I’ve arranged it for you all."

"Thank you, boss!"

"No problem, I need to hang up now."