From Runaway Bride to Global Queen
Chapter 287: Integrating into This Society

Chapter 287: Chapter 287: Integrating into This Society

Back at the Qiao Family home, Qiao Yi shared the news that Qiao Qiao had someone he liked with Mr. and Mrs. Qiao.

"Qiao Qiao actually has someone he likes? Why didn’t he tell Mom earlier? Mom even troubled Miss Song from the Song Family to come out, how embarrassing!"

Just as Qiao Yi had guessed, Mr. and Mrs. Qiao didn’t ask about the family background of the girl Qiao Qiao liked; they only asked some basic questions. Knowing that Qiao Qiao hadn’t confessed his feelings yet, they began to jest about how timid Qiao Qiao was.

"The girl might not even like Qiao Qiao yet; if Qiao Qiao confesses outright, won’t he scare the girl off!"

It took a lot of persuading from Qiao Yi to convince Mr. and Mrs. Qiao to give up the idea of checking out the girl’s thoughts right now, let alone the fact that Qiao Qiao didn’t even know if the girl liked him.

Even if the girl really did like Qiao Qiao, if Mr. and Mrs. Qiao just ran over like that, they’d definitely scare her off!

Mr. and Mrs. Qiao entrusted Qiao Yi with the important task of getting in touch with Qiao Qiao’s romantic interest. Qiao Yi felt that if she didn’t intervene, these two would probably even start planning Qiao Qiao’s child’s name.

After going home and discussing this matter with Lu Yanchuan, she didn’t know which comment touched Lu Yanchuan’s sensitive spot, making him clamor for a child, troubling Qiao Yi for several days.

However, speaking of which, Qiao Yi was quite curious why, after being together with Lu Yanchuan for such a long time, she still didn’t have a child.

Was it her issue, or Lu Yanchuan’s issue?

Qiao Qiao said he would take Qiao Yi to meet the girl he liked. In less than half a month, the girl returned to the country, and Qiao Qiao even skipped a day of work to pick her up.

Seeing that the usually careless Qiao Qiao was so serious about her, it seemed his feelings were indeed deep.

Qiao Yi grew even more curious about this girl who had captivated Qiao Qiao so much.

Qiao Qiao seemed eager for his family to meet the girl he liked; he picked her up and immediately called Qiao Yi to join them for lunch.

Qiao Yi was somewhat surprised to see Qiao Qiao acting this way.

"I’ve already made a reservation; I sent the address to your phone, just come straight over!"

Seeing on her phone that this was the highest-rated restaurant in the Capital City, Qiao Yi fell into deep thought.

Qiao Qiao would bring someone here for a meal? This restaurant is owned by the Sun Family!

With full curiosity, Qiao Yi arrived at the restaurant and the private room Qiao Qiao had booked.

In the private room, there were only two people, Qiao Qiao and another woman in a white dress.

Seeing the white dress, Qiao Yi remembered an old friend; Bai Lingling also liked wearing white dresses. She always wore a white dress whenever they met.

Qiao Yi admitted she had a particular aversion to white dresses, but after all, this was the person her brother liked. Qiao Yi didn’t want to show any disapproval and greeted them with a smile before sitting opposite them.

"Sister, let me introduce you, her name is Lin Xiao, a classmate I met in university."

"Xiaoxiao, this is my second sister, Qiao Yi."

Upon seeing Qiao Yi, Lin Xiao’s eyes flickered, and with a gentle but not overly intimate smile, she shyly nodded at Qiao Yi.

"Hello, sister. Qiao Qiao and I were very good friends in university. I’m so thankful to Qiao Qiao for helping me this time I returned to the Capital City. I’m really sorry for the trouble!"

Polite kids are likable to everyone, but pretentious kids are not received well.

The words "good friend" in Lin Xiao’s mouth made Qiao Yi smile meaningfully, but she soon noticed Qiao Qiao was shy yet excited, as if the idea of being someone’s good friend was exhilarating.

There it goes! It’s all over!

Her silly little brother, afraid he still doesn’t see the reality!

"I remember Qiao Qiao mentioning that he had a good friend in university. You guys should get along well in the future, it’s good to have someone to watch each other’s back among friends."

Qiao Yi smiled amiably, but her eyes were fixed tightly on Lin Xiao, filled with intense inquisitiveness.

This green tea flavored white lotus was about to hook her brother’s soul away.

Clearly playing the ambiguity game, yet on her lips she distances their relationship, speaking under the guise of a friend, a master at playing hard to get!

"By the way Qiao Qiao, Miss Song said today that she has something to give you. She forgot to bring it when you guys met last time, how about I call her to join us?"

Qiao Qiao stiffened instantly, repeatedly signaling with his eyes to Qiao Yi, hinting not to bring up Song Yiyue.

Qiao Yi couldn’t be bothered with Qiao Qiao and just focused on Lin Xiao’s reactions.

Sure enough, upon hearing Qiao Yi’s words, Lin Xiao firstly froze, then feigned curiosity and asked a question.

"Miss Song? Is she a friend of Qiao Qiao’s too? If she’s a friend, why not invite her to have dinner together?"

"She’s a friend, and my mom thinks Qiao Qiao’s age is right for finding a partner, so she specifically introduced him to this matchmaking candidate. The girl has a nice personality; if they end up together, you’ll surely get along with her well."

Qiao Qiao looked like his eyes were about to pop out, but Qiao Yi pretended not to notice and continued to lavish praises on Song Yiyue in front of Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao’s smile was a bit forced, Qiao Yi saw it clearly; she was angry, but not because Qiao Qiao was matchmaking. It was when she learned about the expensive gift Qiao Qiao sent to Song Yiyue that she started to get truly upset!

If possible, Qiao Yi wouldn’t want to treat Qiao Qiao’s beloved with such an unfriendly attitude, but this girl raised too many suspicions.

A girl in her early twenties trying to act in front of her was still too inexperienced!

"Let’s forget it then, not calling Miss Song over. It’s not appropriate to trouble her over a gift. There’s a banquet in three days that Miss Song will also be attending, she can bring the gift back then."

"Since Miss Lin wants to come back and develop in Capital City, why not join me at the banquet in three days to build some connections?"

Qiao Qiao looked like he was going to refuse, but Lin Xiao beat him to it and agreed outright.

"Alright, then I’ll thank you in advance, sister. I’ve never really attended such events before, so you’ll have to take extra care of me then!"

Lin Xiao’s words successfully stunned Qiao Qiao, it took him a while to regain his composure.

"Xiaoxiao, didn’t you always hate these kinds of networking events? Why don’t you hate it this time?"

"I used to hate it because I despised ineffective socializing, but now that we’ve entered society, we should let go of those old bad habits and integrate ourselves into society as soon as possible, don’t you think?"

Lin Xiao said, and even winked at Qiao Qiao.

This playful gesture, coupled with her already attractive looks, suddenly made Qiao Qiao forget himself.

Seeing this, Lin Xiao intensified her approach and laid her hands on Qiao Qiao’s arm.

"Besides, weren’t you also starting a business after returning to the country? It would be perfect for me to meet more bosses at the banquet, so you could relax a bit too!"