Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Qiao Xi gave a small smile before putting on an aggrieved expression. She pinched her fingers uneasily as if a gust of wind could blow her over.
âGrandma, since youâve said so, then I was in the wrong! If I knew this would happen, I wouldnât have come. The security guards didnât stop me. I was late. Iâm sorry, everyone!â
Old Madam Qiaoâs expression softened a little. âAt least youâre sensible! You shameless thing!â
Not long after, a group of students gathered together and muttered while glancing at Old Madam Qiao from time to time.
âMadam Qiao is too much. Itâs obvious that Qiao Xi was stopped by the security guards, which is why sheâs late. She didnât do it on purpose, yet sheâs still talking about her like this.â
âWhy is Qiao Rou pretending to be aggrieved? Qiao Xi is clearly the innocent one. If Xue Yi hadnât said anything, I would really have misunderstood Qiao Xi!â
Xu Mei had sharp ears and heard the crowdâs discussion, so she hurriedly interrupted. âItâs good that youâre here, Xi Xi. In order to invite you back, your father specially held a banquet and even got someone to tidy up your room. He wanted to give you a surprise.â
Qiao Rou also hurriedly said, âSister, I helped you clean your room. I hope youâll like it.â
Xu Mei suppressed the anger in her heart and squeezed out a smile. âXi Xi, although youâre not my biological daughter, Iâve always treated you as my own. You should come back home. Your father and I are very worried about you. Living with those men isnât a long-term solution.â
Everyone instantly opened their eyes wide and pricked up their ears to listen. Qiao Xi had been living with men recently, and there was more than one?
Xu Mei said earnestly, âI know youâre close to President Qin, but thereâs a difference between a man and a woman. It wonât be pleasant if news of this gets outâ¦â
Qiao Zhenguo also said, âXi Xi, I think so too. Your grandmother and I both want you to come back. You should move back as soon as possible and cut off all contact with those men.â
The scene fell silent again.
Everyone in high society knew about the incident at Fragrance Hotel, but the students of Li City University were not aware of it. Hence, they did not know who President Qin was. Immediately, they imagined a bald and greasy uncle who was providing for Qiao Xi.
Immediately after, Old Madam Qiao spoke coldly and added another stabâ
âQiao Xi! Youâre shameless, but our Qiao family still cares about our reputation!â
These words pushed Qiao Xi into the abyss.
The students had surprised expressions as they looked at Qiao Xi in disbelief. Soon, their eyes were filled with disdain.
Qiao Xi took a sip of tea unhurriedly and smiled indifferently. âSure, Iâll move back.â
Qiao Zhenguoâs expression softened. He did not expect that this little b*tch would not resist this time.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
As long as she severed ties with Qin An, Qin An would probably not stand up for her. Then, he would get Rou Rou to curry favor with Qin An. Rou Rou was gentler and more understanding than Qiao Xi. She would definitely capture Qin Anâs heart and he would not make things difficult for the Qiao family anymore.
Qiao Zhenguo nodded in satisfaction. âXi Xi, since youâve agreed, donât leave tonight.â
âItâs just that I canât sleep after changing beds. I thinkâ¦â
Qiao Xi paused for a moment and looked at Qiao Rou with a smile. âI want to stay in my original room.â
Qiao Rouâs face turned pale as she trembled.
Qiao Zhenguoâs expression darkened as he said impatiently, âRou Rou is staying in that room now. Donât look for trouble!â
Xu Mei smiled awkwardly. âXi Xi, Rou Rou has already gotten used to staying there after so long. You should choose another room.â
Wang Qing had also come to the Qiao familyâs house. After quitting university, she had always held resentment against Qiao Xi and finally found a chance to deal with her. Hence, she shouted, âQiao Xi! Youâre really shameless! Itâs fine if youâre living with different men, but the Qiao family wants you to stay at home now. However, you even want to snatch Rou Rouâs room? Rou Rou has already cleaned a room for you, but you just canât accept it! Why are you so petty?!
âIf you ask me, Rou Rou shouldnât have helped you clean your room. Youâre really vicious!â
At this moment, a young man who liked Qiao Rou said, âQiao Xi, youâre Rou Rouâs elder sister. How can you snatch her room? Shouldnât you give in to your younger sister?â
Qiao Xi raised her eyes indifferently. âIâm snatching her room?â
She curled her lips and sighed helplessly. âBut I really want to sleep on the same bed as I did back then. The basement is cold and dark. Aunt Xu said that she has let my younger sister stay in my room.. The Qiao family doesnât have any other rooms, so I can only stay in the basement. But Iâm so scared!â