The Favored Heiress
Chapter 445: You Can Make Requests

Chapter 445: Chapter 445: You Can Make Requests

Jing Ruian’s face was knocked askew, and in his daze, he also forgot to react.

Later, after the Jing Family couple apologized to Shang Yu and Li Qiao, they forcibly took Jing Ruian away.

When they reached the entrance, they encountered Mr. and Mrs. Li, who had just returned.

They arrived late and were unaware of what had happened.

Mr. and Mrs. Li intended to greet them, but Jing Hengsheng awkwardly forced a smile and dragged Jing Ruian out the door.

Li Jun also arrived in time and, seeing the trio from the Jing Family in a state that looked very much like fleeing, asked in confusion, "What happened? What’s wrong with Uncle Jing?"

Fortunately, Zong Yue had been in the hall the entire time, so when she saw them, she approached and explained the general situation.

After hearing her, Mr. and Mrs. Li’s expressions turned cold, and Duan Shuyuan immediately planned to go find Li Qiao.

Li Guangming stood where he was and called his secretary, "Prepare a report of the business dealings between the Li Family and the Jing Family, starting tomorrow, suspend all our cooperation projects with the Jing Family."

Elsewhere, Duan Shuyuan entered the venue, anxiously scanning the surroundings, fearing Li Qiao might have suffered any grievances.

But then, she caught sight of Shang Yu with his arm around her daughter’s shoulders, standing near the buffet table, whispering something in her ear.

Although Li Qiao was facing away from her and her expression was not visible, the closeness between the two brought great comfort to Duan Shuyuan.

Of course, the incident with Jing Ruian might have been just a minor episode following his impulsive actions.

But for the Jing Family, it was a disaster of epic proportions.

Not only did the family business suffer successive blows, but Jing Ruian also ended up in the hospital for forced treatment of his manic depression.

And the seat of the Jing Family among the South Sea Five Giants was taken over by another family in just over a month.

...

That evening, at nine, Li Qiao prepared to leave with Mr. and Mrs. Li.

In the parking lot, Shang Yu lifted his hand to adjust Li Qiao’s black chiffon shawl, his tall figure almost completely enveloping her in shadow.

"Will you be here attending meetings for the next few days?" Li Qiao looked at him and asked in a quiet voice.

Shang Yu nodded slightly, his fingers grazing her chin, "Yes, it will be over by the afternoon the day after tomorrow. You can come over any time."

Li Qiao cleared her throat and shook her head, "I won’t disturb you guys during your meeting."

The man leaned in closer, his crisp breath once again enveloping her, and pinched her cheek, "Your presence wouldn’t be a disturbance."

Li Qiao glanced at him, raised an eyebrow, and changed the subject, "Why didn’t you tell me earlier that your uncle was coming?"

Shang Yu curled his lips, his deep voice rolling with an indistinct smile, "It was decided back at the old house, at that time... you were ’catching up on sleep.’"

At these words, after a moment of thought, Li Qiao understood what he meant by ’catching up on sleep.’

She coughed lightly and turned her face away, pretending to ponder, "If I just agree to the engagement like this, isn’t it a bit... hasty?"

The man readily responded, "Indeed, so when he comes to propose, you can take the opportunity to make some demands."

"For instance?" Li Qiao half-smiled as she asked in return.

The man patted her shoulder, his tone doting and indulgent, "Anything you want to know."

Oh, the Female Stock God.

The two looked at each other, certain things left unspoken.

Meanwhile, far away in Parma, Shang Zonghai sneezed in the middle of the night, inexplicably suspecting that someone was out to get him.

...

A few minutes later, Li Qiao turned around and got into the car.

Just as she climbed into her family’s vehicle, she found Mr. and Mrs. Li staring at her with endless smiles and nods.

Li Qiao, sitting in the passenger seat, looked back at them, "Did Mom and Dad call me home for something tonight?"

She was planning to return to the lab, but since Mr. and Mrs. Li asked her to come home with them before leaving, she had no reason to refuse.

At that moment, Li Guangming leaned back in his seat with his legs crossed and patted his knee twice, "Of course there’s something. I heard your lab is closed for the next couple of days, so it’s a good time for you to stay home and discuss the engagement with your mom.

Also, tomorrow Zong Yue is going to try on her wedding dress. Your big brother is busy with meetings and can’t make it, so... why not go with her, and you can pick out one for yourself too."

Li Qiao: "..."