From Rejected Fake Heiress to Desired True Love
Chapter 243: One Piece of Good News and One Piece of Bad News

Chapter 243: Chapter 243: One Piece of Good News and One Piece of Bad News

Hou Ze moved very quickly, and by noon, Nan Qiao received a call from him.

Nan Qiao, "Is there any news?"

Hou Ze’s tone was a bit unnatural, and he awkwardly said, "Boss, there’s some good news, and there’s some bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?"

Nan Qiao, "..."

"Let’s start with the good news. I need to brace myself for whatever comes next."

Hou Ze, "The good news is that I found Ma Guifen. I drove nonstop for four hours and finally arrived at her place. Ma Guifen herself said it was Bai Yurou who pushed Granny Bai down the stairs."

Nan Qiao was excited but then remembered the bad news Hou Ze mentioned.

"What’s the bad news?"

"The bad news is that Ma Guifen is dead."

Nan Qiao, "..."

Hou Ze awkwardly explained, "By the time I got there, Ma Guifen was already gone. I heard her health was poor, and somehow she became critically ill. I recorded her, but the voice changed, and her words were not coherent. This recording definitely cannot be used as evidence, and Bai Yurou wouldn’t recognize it anyway. It’s my fault. If only I had gone earlier."

Nan Qiao’s spirits plummeted.

"Ah Ze, it’s not your fault. I didn’t consider this and let Bai Yurou find a loophole."

Nan Qiao thought Bai Yurou had already taken care of everything, not expecting there to be a loose end.

Hou Ze tried to console her, "Boss, it’s not your fault either. You handle so many things every day; it’s not possible to think about these minor details. Bai Yurou is just lucky, she has a strong network of relations."

"It’s precisely because her network is strong that I’m eager to find out who is conspiring with her."

Nan Qiao continued, "Go through the Bai family servants’ information again. Those who have left and those still there, check them all out."

Even if hope was slim, Nan Qiao didn’t want to give up.

"Boss, don’t worry. Bai Yurou will slip up sooner or later. We are still investigating, and once it’s done, I will send the results to your email."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work."

"It’s no trouble. Go ahead with your work, boss; I’ll hang up."

Hou Ze hung up and sent the recording to Nan Qiao.

After some thought, Nan Qiao took out a spare cell phone, found Bai Yurou’s number, and sent her this message.

The note read: I know your secret. Prepare ten million, and I guarantee no one else will know about this. I will contact you about the specific meeting place later.

After sending the message, Nan Qiao turned off the cell phone.

Even if the phone had stayed on, Bai Yurou couldn’t have traced its owner.

...

Bai Yurou sprang up from her bed when she received the message, nervously locking the door and drawing the curtains before taking a spare mobile phone and hiding in the bathroom.

"Didn’t you say you had dealt with Ma Guifen? Why has her recording surfaced? I’ve sent it to you; listen to it quickly. What to do? This person is using the recording to blackmail me for ten million."

The person on the other end didn’t speak at first, listening to the recording and then speaking unhurriedly to Bai Yurou, "Why are you nervous? Ma Guifen is dead, and without witness testimony, what are you afraid of? Even if the recording is brought before the Bai family, it can’t touch you."

Bai Yurou nervously said, "But what if this person has other evidence?"

After a moment of silence, the other person said, "Let’s see what this person wants to do first. They want money? Fine. But even if they want money, let’s see if they live long enough to spend it."

The person added, "First, see if he can produce any other evidence. If he can’t, you don’t have to entertain any further conversations."

Bai Yurou’s emotions gradually calmed down, and after settling herself, she discussed the coping strategy with the person on the other end.

...

Nan Qiao also discussed with Hou Ze how things should be handled and only found time to take a drink after giving all the instructions.

Liu Feng arrived, bringing Nan Qiao plenty of delicious food.

"Young miss, I waited until after Bai Yurou had left before I came to bring you food. She left in a hurry, and I tried to open her room door, but it’s really hard to unlock."

Nan Qiao, "Her room must hold secrets, that’s why she uses such high-level security locks. It’s okay, never mind if we can’t open it."

"Young miss, I’ve been observing Bai Yurou for several days. She doesn’t have many friends and rarely goes out. She surely contacts that person through her phone, meeting them in secret."

Nan Qiao nodded in agreement and said to Liu Feng, "Aunt Liu, you don’t need to try opening Bai Yurou’s room anymore, to avoid her notice."

"Alright, young miss, I will follow your orders."

Liu Feng opened the food boxes, and Nan Qiao was truly smitten with the crab roe noodles.

Liu Feng also brought plenty of homemade pastries for Nan Qiao to share with the staff outside.

After her meal, Liu Feng left with the food boxes.

...

Rong Yan knocked on the door and came in, placing the design sketches on the desk.

"Mr. Qiao, here are the designs I drew."

Nan Qiao looked carefully and commended, "Rong Yan, your design drawings are getting better. If you’re tired, I can give you some time off. I heard from Miaomiao that she wants to visit Chang Bai Mountain?"

Rong Yan scratched his head in embarrassment, "Mr. Qiao, even Miaomiao mentioned that to you."

"Miaomiao casually mentioned it, but I took it to heart. The design can be implemented, so take some time off and travel with Miaomiao. She has her college entrance exams next year; take advantage of this summer and take her out to relax for a few days."

Rong Yan nodded excitedly, "Thank you, Mr. Qiao. You’re like my new parents!"

Nan Qiao couldn’t help but laugh, "You’re exaggerating."

"Mr. Qiao, these are my true feelings. Miaomiao thinks the same way. Without parents and if it hadn’t been for your help, Zhou Hongqi would have forced me to sign a deal, and I would have lost my shares and money. What would I have to support my sister?"

Nan Qiao had heard about Zhou Hongqi buying shares and had heard of Rong Yan.

When she joined the company, she realized that there was someone named Rong Yan.

Coincidentally, it was the same person Zhou Hongqi wanted to pressure.

Helping Rong Yan and Rong Miao was also a way for Nan Qiao to get some revenge for herself.

Nan Qiao looked at Rong Yan and smiled, "Go buy your tickets and have a pleasant trip."

"Thank you, Mr. Qiao!"

Rong Yan left excitedly.

...

Nan Qiao finished her day’s work and stretched.

As expected, Li Yehan’s call came through, "Qiaoqiao, I’m going to Mo Shaolin’s birthday party tonight. Would you mind coming with me?"

Mo Shaolin?

Li Yehan continued, "The gift is already prepared, just show your face with me and then we can leave. Would that be okay?"

There was a pleading tone in Li Yehan’s voice; he was very keen for Nan Qiao to join him, possibly to show off their relationship.

Nan Qiao thought it over and agreed, "Okay, I’ll change into something more appropriate."

What she was wearing wasn’t suitable for a birthday party.

Li Yehan said, "The clothes have been arranged for you. The car is parked out front; I’ll take you to change."

Nan Qiao, "..."

Li Yehan was well-prepared indeed; she couldn’t refuse even if she wanted to.