Chapter 31

Qiao Ye's expression was strange, as if he had never expected it to be Pei Qing.

But as a good friend of Xue Xiaochen, she was invited here. If she left halfway, it would probably cause criticism. So even if something was not right now, she couldn't leave.

Xue Xiaochen lowered his eyes, looked at the ground, and then took a sip of his wine. "I didn't expect it to be her. But she is the one chosen by the old man. So everything is out of my control."

Qiao also knew that Xue Xiaochen might have only found out recently, but she still found it hard to accept the news when she first heard it.

Before she could say anything, she heard Xue Xiaochen say, "Okay, the people are here."

Hearing this, she raised her head and saw a woman standing next to a gray-haired old man.

She had a neat short haircut, wore a black suit, and gold-rimmed glasses, making her look like an elite.

She was holding a stack of documents in her arms and had a formal smile on her face.

Perhaps she noticed something, she tilted her head slightly and happened to meet Qiao Ye's eyes.

Joe also saw the surprise that flashed across her eyes.

Obviously, she didn't expect to see Qiao Ye here.

But soon, she turned her head as if nothing had happened.

Qiao Ye and Xue Xiaochen were sitting on the second floor. Their position happened to be facing the stage, so it was normal for them to see each other.

"You haven't known this since you've been in the country for so long?" Qiao also asked.

"I don't know." The other party replied immediately, "If Xue Han hadn't been so outrageous recently, I wouldn't even show up at today's birthday dinner."

Qiao also knew that what she said was true, but she still couldn't understand why she saw Pei Qing here.

But obviously, this is not something she should be thinking about now.

The person on the stage had finished his passionate speech, and guests began to arrive one after another.

Everyone who can appear here has an invitation letter, and some people get the invitation letter through other means, and want to climb onto the Kang family's big ship through this birthday party.

But obviously, the Kang family had anticipated all of this. Apart from some family members, almost no one could seduce and contact Mr. Kang.

Looking at the bustling crowd below, Qiao suddenly thought of something. She turned her head to look at Xue Xiaochen beside her.

The other person was confused by her look, "Why are you looking at me?"

"In your Kang family, is there someone named Kang Lening?"

This matter originally had nothing to do with her, but she suddenly remembered that Kang Lening seemed to be from Beijing, and coincidentally, there seemed to be only one Kang family in Beijing.

Her question made Xue Xiaochen stunned for a moment, and she subconsciously asked: "Kang Lening?"

"yes."

Now it was Xue Xiaochen's turn to be a little confused. She looked at Qiao Ye with a questioning look and told everyone a piece of news that no one expected: "Kang Lening is my second uncle's son. But he died when he was born."

As soon as these words came out, the whole room seemed to be paused.

Qiao Ye didn't expect to hear this news.

She didn't know what to say for a moment.

I could only open my mouth and then close it again.

Her intuition told her that it was best to remain silent in this situation.

Xue Xiaochen knew that if she had not actually met this person named Kang Lening, she would not have asked this question.

So she asked again: "Where have you seen this person?"

Qiao Ye: "Country M, he is even my partner."

Although she said this, her brain was working rapidly.

Then everything can be explained clearly.

Why does K have extremely high financial acumen and doesn't look like he is short of money, but only studies painting in school and doesn't look like someone who has anything to do with finance?

It also explained that although K's family seemed to have no one and she had never heard of any family members, he was able to make a series of high-end purchases in the city center of Country M.

But at the same time, this also means that people who should have died at birth did not die.

I'm afraid there are more secrets of the Kang family here.

As an outsider, she should not pry into other people's private affairs.

At this time, Xue Xiaochen said calmly, "Back then, my second uncle cheated on his wife, and the mistress got pregnant. My second aunt was very angry and repeatedly asked for a divorce. In the end, my grandfather personally went to my second aunt's family to apologize, and even made my second uncle kneel in their ancestral hall and promise that the child would never be born. Only then was the matter over."

"Then the mistress gave birth to a stillborn baby. DNA testing confirmed that the baby was my second uncle's. The family even held a funeral for the child who died at birth. But now you tell me that the child is not dead?" Xue Xiaochen smiled strangely. "Then the entire Kang family will be in chaos."

Qiao didn't say anything either, she could only try her best to reduce her presence.

At this moment, someone knocked on the door of the box where they were.

Xue Xiaochen responded loudly: "Come in."

Then a woman walked in and said, "Miss, Mr. Kang invites you over."

The person who came was the one they had just seen upstairs - Pei Qing.

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Pei Qing didn't expect to see Qiao Ye here.

But she didn't forget what she came here for.

She originally thought she would never see her again, but after seeing the client's family network, she was still a little defensive.

Because she clearly saw that in the column of Mr. Kang’s grandson, there was a name that she was very familiar with - Xue Xiaochen.

When she saw the name, she couldn't help but think of the person who left without saying goodbye.

Unexpectedly, their meeting would come so soon.

Standing at the door, she lowered her head and opened the door for her, saying respectfully, "Miss Xue, the old man is looking for you."

The woman had a faint scent of perfume on her body.

She had smelled it on their partner before, and it must be a very expensive perfume.

The woman walked up to her and stopped, "..."

She thought she was about to say something and was about to look up when she heard the other person push the door open and go in.

No words were left.

She pursed her lips; now was not the time for her to leave.

"Ms. Pei." Someone called her from behind.

She turned her head and saw a gentleman at first glance. She thought she should call him that.

"What's going on?"

"Ms. Pei, Mr. Qiao is waiting for you upstairs."

The tone was so familiar, she seemed to know who it was.

She paused and said, "Thank you."

The other party didn't speak.

But she hurried away holding her things.

It feels like there is some monster behind me.

Only Xia Yi's slightly inquiring gaze remained.

A man dressed as a waiter came over and whispered, "Brother Xia, our work is done."

The young man waved his hand, "I understand. Go down, I'll treat you tonight. Reward the brothers."

"Okay, Brother Xia. Then shall the brothers withdraw?" the waiter asked tentatively.

"Yeah. Let's retreat. I'm here."

"Okay."

When there were only a few people left, Xia Yi sent a message to someone: "The person has gone up."

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Joe, who was sitting in the box, closed his eyes again after seeing his cell phone light up.

The box was very quiet at this time. Apart from her breathing and the sound of soda bubbling, there was no other noise.

"Boom, boom, boom"

There was a knock on the door.

"Come in."

Pei Qing walked in, holding her documents. Her face showed no emotion. "Ms. Qiao, I heard you were looking for me?"

"Yeah." Qiao nodded and pointed to the sofa beside him, "Sit down."

Pei Qing didn't know her intention, but it was difficult for him to refute her, so he could only sit as far away from her as possible.

Qiao Ye's index finger tapped on the glass, making a crisp sound.

Neither of them spoke.

Qiao also looked at Pei Qing in front of him. She was no longer as clear-headed as she used to be.

Now she looks more like a successful person.

More mature.

"It seems like you've been doing well recently?" Qiao asked lightly.

"Thanks to Miss Qiao's kindness before, it has laid a solid foundation for me today." Pei Qing was very humble.

"No need to thank me. I just did some insignificant things." Joe also waved his hand and said indifferently.

After just two sentences, the situation came to a standstill again.

Qiao Ye then asked what he wanted to ask, "Why did you become the estate lawyer appointed by the Kang family?"

This question has been lingering in her mind since just now.

Until now.

"It means that Mr. Kang recognizes my ability and chooses me to do this. Isn't it?" Pei Qing said with a smile.

Qiao Ye's intuition told him that it was not that simple.

But she didn't plan to ask any further questions now.

The clock on the wall was ticking slowly, and time passed by minute by minute.

Neither of them spoke.

Until Xue Xiaochen pushed open the door.

She was not surprised to see Pei Qing appear here.

"Grandpa is looking for you. Lawyer Pei."

"Okay, Miss Xue." Pei Qing stood up and walked out with his things in his arms.

Before leaving, she smiled at Qiao and extended an invitation: "I wonder if I could have the honor of inviting Miss Qiao to dinner at 7 o'clock next Saturday evening?"

Hearing her words, Qiao also raised his eyelids, revealing a half-smile, and nodded his head and replied: "Of course."

Wait until Pei Qing leaves here.

Xue Xiaochen threw the thing in his hand to her and said, "This is the contract between us. You can take a look and see if there is anything that needs to be changed."

Qiao didn't expect her to move so quickly. "Aren't you afraid..."

Before she could finish her words, she chuckled and said, "What should I be afraid of? I am barefoot and I am not afraid of those who wear shoes."

Her bright red lips parted slightly. "This family is in such bad shape. I wish it would perish quickly."