The Outcast Heiress’s Secret Identities
Chapter 783 - 0772 Is it really such a coincidence?

Chapter 783: 0772 Is it really such a coincidence?

Chu Xiyao clenched the hand holding her chopsticks slightly tighter, feeling increasingly resentful.

Why?

Why should this woman receive such careful protection from Qi Yuan?

She had never thought that in her eyes, the unapproachable and virtuous Qi Yuan would actually take care of a woman with such meticulousness and caution?

His every move could drive someone crazy.

Especially this partial tender affection, which was like a poison that infiltrated her very organs.

Yet this tenderness did not belong to her!

Tao Wanqing’s gaze swept lightly over the few people present, simply raising an eyebrow without saying anything.

But deep down, she was somewhat surprised.

She thought that a man like her son, devoid of affection and desire, a man who kept away from women, would never know how to dote on a woman in his lifetime.

It seemed impossible that he would divide his attention for a woman, and for this reason, she had racked her brains, nearly going so far as to dive into the world of dating to teach her son romance personally.

But now, who says her son didn’t know how to be in love?

When it came to pampering his wife, he was every bit as good as his own father.

Just...

Tao Wanqing’s gaze swept over Fu Qiyuan and then over Su Ran’s belly.

Her son... was he really not up to it?

In the end, she scooped up a mouthful of rice, determined in her heart.

If she wanted a grandson sooner rather than later, timing and environment were essential!

For the sake of a grandson, she was all in!

After lunch, the group returned to sit in the living room.

At that moment, Chu Xiyao said:

"Auntie, since we just finished eating, would you like to go for a walk with me? We can also select a dress to wear for the day after tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Tao Wanqing smiled, "I remember the day after tomorrow is your mother’s birthday. How is she doing? Is everything alright with her these days?"

Chu Xiyao nodded, "She’s doing quite well, just missing you a lot, as well as many other ladies in the circle. They’ve been lonely without you!"

Tao Wanqing smiled lightly, "Is that so."

It had to be said, Chu Xiyao really knew how to speak.

It was no wonder that everyone in the Fu family liked her!

"Yes, my mother knows you made a special trip back to attend her birthday party and she’s so happy. She also reminded me to keep you good company."

Tao Wanqing nodded and said lightly:

"Of course. After all, we’ve known each other for so many years. However, this time I came back to see my daughter-in-law."

Chu Xiyao’s smile suddenly froze on her face.

She glanced covertly at Tao Wanqing, frowning slightly, not understanding her meaning.

But it was only for a moment before she regained her composure and turned to Su Ran, smiling, "In that case, sister-in-law should come with us. It’s livelier with more people."

Su Ran glanced at her lightly, saying indifferently:

"No need."

Chu Xiyao raised an eyebrow slightly and said with a soft laugh:

"Why not? Doesn’t sister-in-law wish to accompany auntie for a walk?"

Su Ran gave her a cool look and said, "When Miss Chu fails to understand plain speech, please don’t use your own presumptuous thoughts to wildly speculate about others."

Chu Xiyao’s expression stiffened, and she looked directly at Su Ran, a clear smile in her eyes.

"It was sister-in-law who refused, how can it be said I’m speculating wildly?"

Su Ran gave her a look and turned to Tao Wanqing, saying:

"I see some tiredness between your brows, and your complexion also doesn’t seem too good. Having sat on a plane for so long, you must be tired. Shopping can wait, why don’t you rest for today? What do you think?"

Tao Wanqing nodded, "I am indeed a bit tired."

Su Ran smiled, "As long as you don’t mind my taking the initiative. After all..."

She paused, looking at Chu Xiyao whose complexion was already turning unsightly, and said smoothly with a faint smile:

"It upsets Miss Chu’s thoughtful arrangements!"

Miss Chu Xiyao’s complexion instantly darkened as she cast a sinister glance at Su Ran. At this moment, Tao Wanqing spoke up.

"How could that be? Xiyao isn’t that unreasonable."

Su Ran nodded, "That’s good to hear."

Chu Xiyao’s lips struggled to form a smile, and she looked at Tao Wanqing with an apologetic face.

"I’m sorry, Auntie. I was thoughtless today."

Tao Wanqing waved her hand dismissively and didn’t say much, her face showing no intention of blaming her.

However, her attitude implicitly acknowledged Chu Xiyao’s thoughtlessness.

Chu Xiyao bit her lip, her hands clasped together, tightening their grip.

Tao Wanqing was indeed tired. She didn’t say much before turning around and heading back to her room.

After she left, Fu Qiyuan also took Su Ran’s hand and departed.

Seeing this, Fu Qixiu followed closely behind them.

For a moment, the main living room of the Fu family household was left with only Chu Xiyao.

Her expression turned utterly cold, sitting on the sofa, she shook with rage!

After sitting for another two minutes with a gloomy face, she finally left the Fu household.

-

The next morning.

When Su Ran and Fu Qiyuan came downstairs for breakfast, they heard that Chu Xiyao had taken Mrs. Fu shopping early in the morning.

To this, Su Ran simply smiled faintly and didn’t take much notice.

"What’s the plan for today?" asked Fu Qiyuan.

Su Ran pondered, "Hmm, I plan to visit Global Mall. I haven’t checked out the shop there since it opened."

"Call me if you need anything."

"Will do."

Global Mall.

The largest luxury shopping center in Yong City, where every inch of space is worth its weight in gold, and only the leading international brands are found.

Qianran International’s brand had been on the market for a while, but this was Su Ran’s first time conducting an on-site inspection.

As she approached the store’s entrance, intending to go in, she heard a familiar voice—

"Aren’t customers supposed to be God? Why can’t you make an exception here?"

"Sorry, Miss, but these are our company’s policies. Our high-end custom-made garments require an appointment made a month in advance, and our limited edition dresses need to be booked three months prior. It’s not that we can’t be accommodating, but the dresses here are all reserved by other customers.

Maybe you could take a look at our ready-to-wear items; they are also quite nice, and you might find something you like."

"We don’t want ready-to-wear; we want a dress."

The employee looked troubled and apologized:

"I’m sorry, Miss, I can’t help you with that."

"Is this the attitude of your store? Pushing customers back and forth—is it truly that you don’t have it, or do you simply not want to sell it to us?"

"Miss, you’ve misunderstood..."

"That’s enough. There’s no misunderstanding. I know your boss."

The employee suddenly looked up, her face filled with surprise.

"Ordinary customers can’t, but surely a friend of your boss should be accommodated, right?"

Hearing this, the other customers in the store turned to look in their direction. Hearing the exchange, their expressions grew displeased.

"I’m sorry, Miss, but I... I can’t make that decision."

"How can you be an employee with such a lack of flexibility? Even if your boss knew about this, she wouldn’t object. Or would you prefer I call your boss myself?"

"I..."

"Stop dawdling. Package up the dress we were just looking at for me. I will speak to your boss myself later."

The employee still looked troubled but remained rooted to the spot.

Su Ran watched everything that was happening in the store and let out a cold laugh.

Could there really be such a coincidence?

She just didn’t believe it.