Chapter 66

The two ega huddled together, trembling. Meng E quickly noticed Tang Shu's movements.

After staring intently at her panicked expression for a long while, Meng E slowly got up and walked over. Tang Shu was so frightened that she jumped up and immediately tried to let go of Qiao Yu to run away, but Qiao Yu didn't hesitate and grabbed her tightly. "Where are you going?"

The happiness of best friends is built on the pain of each other.

If Tang Shu runs away, how will she face Ji Feng alone?

She gripped Tang Shu's clothes tightly. Tang Shu was furious and immediately turned around to pull Qiao Yu's fingers away. But before she could pull away the person stuck to her clothes, the expressionless EGA had already walked up to her, stood still, and revealed a cold smile.

Tang Shu immediately chickened out, plopping back down in fright and hugging Qiao Yu tightly once more.

Noticing her actions, Meng E's calm expression darkened slightly. Qiao Yu quickly and tactfully pushed away the clingy woman, her tone extremely rude, "Stay away from me!"

Tang Shu looked at her in disbelief. Was their friendship really so fragile before the storm?!

She shivered involuntarily and squeezed closer to Qiao Yu, until they were pressed tightly together, as intimate as could be. Meng E slowly turned her head, her gaze fixed on Qiao Yu, and she gave a smile. Qiao Yu felt a chill run down her spine under her gaze and quickly raised her hands to show her innocence, "I didn't, I didn't do it, she seduced me."

After saying that, he quickly got up and said to Meng'e, "You two talk first, I won't disturb you."

She dashed off, glancing back as she ran, patting her chest in relief. What terrible thing had Tang Shu done to anger her sweet, innocent deskmate like this? But before she could think further, a calm voice called out to her, "Have you arrived?"

Lu Shangyi called out to her casually, "Don't you like playing mahjong? Why did you leave so soon after you arrived?"

Qiao Yu froze, her neck stiff as she turned her head to the right. The four women at the table were clearly no longer focused on playing mahjong; their beautiful, deep eyes were all fixed on her, a truly captivating sight. Some remained motionless, while others casually toyed with the mahjong tiles, making soft, almost inaudible sounds. Although their expressions were all friendly, Qiao Yu felt a sudden shiver run down her spine.

That's terrifying!

Being stared at like that by four top alphas, she could have nightmares for months on end!

Without making a sound, Qiao Yu shifted her feet slightly and chuckled awkwardly, "How could that be? I just wanted to see where my friends are."

“Isn’t it over there?” Ye Yunjian replied, elegantly raising his chin to point her out. Seeing Qiao Yu remain silent, Ye Yunjian put down the mahjong tiles between his fingers, his voice gentle, “Not them?”

The woman slowly shifted to a more aggressive posture, gazing at her with a smile, "Have you made any new friends we haven't met these days?"

Qiao Yu wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that Ye Yunjian emphasized the words "new friend" very much. She shook her head immediately and denied it, "How could that be! I'm busy studying and serving my country every day, how could I possibly have time to make new friends?"

She said in a serious tone, "I haven't seen an alpha for several days."

Song Wanzi raised an eyebrow, but before she could even ask a question, Qiao Yu quickly ruled it out, "Of course, aunt and sister are an exception."

Qiao Yu didn't know how these people had gotten together, but judging from their posture, they definitely weren't going to leave the mahjong table anytime soon. Reluctantly, she pulled up a chair and sat down nearby. Qiao Yu pulled out a handkerchief and, with tears welling in her eyes, asked the system, "Why is this happening?"

Why does fate always seem to have its way with this darling? Is it because I'm too perfect that even the heavens are jealous of my existence?

She cried so earnestly that the system was speechless: "..." I've never been speechless in my entire life.

He coldly interrupted the host's performance, "So you've forgotten that you were the one who personally invited your four good sisters into the group chat?"

Qiao Yu: "?" It seems there is such a thing.

I was careless.

She frowned slightly. "Then tell me... what are the chances that I could secretly borrow their phones and then quietly leave the group chat?"

Borrowing? This is clearly stealing!

The system had been killing fish at RT-Mart for ten years, and its heart was as cold as the knife it used to kill fish. "I think the possibility is very high." The system nodded approvingly, "about as high as Aunt Bai and Aunt Ye being alphas disguised as ega."

"..." is outrageous.

Qiao Yu was tied to the mahjong table and couldn't go anywhere. The EGA girls in the group saw her and were about to rush over with smiles, but when a few women glanced at her casually, the EGA girls stopped in their tracks and froze on the spot.

A moment later, the EGAs cast a sympathetic look at Qiao Yu, then turned and ran away.

That's terrifying!

Even Lu Shangyi, an EGA, looked intimidating next to three Alphas! With three Alphas at their peak and another EGA at their peak, how could these delicate, clinging girls dare to approach them!

"Yuyu is so lucky." One girl said enviously, "If I were her, I would have her all."

"You're such a dreamer."

"Does she dare? Do you think those women would submit to someone else? And if Yu Yu really did that, the iron fist of the law would definitely be the first to punish her."

After sitting for two minutes, Qiao Yu realized that the group seemed genuinely there to play mahjong, so she regained some strength. Her dark eyes darted around, a mischievous glint in her eyes. Seeing Lu Shangyi win money, she immediately went over and offered to massage the woman's shoulders, saying, "Sister, you've worked so hard!"

Lu Shangyi glanced at her, and Qiao Yu gave a forced smile. She immediately saw the other woman casually pick up a few bills from her side and hand them to her.

Qiao Yu was overjoyed; her eyes practically lit up with greed. Such a good thing?!

She quickly took the money, and Qiao Yu served her even more meticulously. The girl wanted to cling to her, and Ye Yunjian's face suddenly darkened. She sneered, grabbed the mahjong tiles, and stared at Qiao Yu expressionlessly. Qiao Yu withdrew her hand, barely restraining herself under the pressure of the woman's powerful aura.

Ye Yunjian's expression improved, and he resumed his composed demeanor, playing mahjong with ease.

After watching a few rounds, the system couldn't help but say, "Host, why do I feel like I can smell gunpowder in the air?"

"Really?" Qiao Yu took the tip from Bai Yiyu and didn't even look up when she heard this. "Where's the smell of gunpowder?" After counting the money in her pocket, Qiao Yu finally dared to look up and stared at the system with a blank and innocent expression. "Isn't it the smell of money?"

System: "..." Have you become obsessed with money today?

Ye Yunjian was good at cards, but he paled in comparison when playing mahjong. On the other hand, Lu Shangyi and Song Wanzi were evenly matched, and no winner could be determined for a long time. Song Wanzi casually tucked her long hair behind her ear, revealing a bright and elegant ornament on her earlobe, and said, "Pay up."

She reached out her hand to Lu Shangyi, her delicate face radiating a charming smile.

Qiao Yu quickly ran to her side and praised her in an exaggerated tone, "Wow! Sister Song, you're so amazing!"

Although it was a bit extravagant, the woman was quite pleased and handed over all the money Lu Shangyi gave her to Qiao Yu. Looking at her host's money-grubbing expression, the system couldn't help but pinch its brow. With her ability to flatter people, she'd probably even scam someone so badly that the victim would still be counting the money for her.

However, it is truly unbelievable that the host almost bankrupted her father's company when she was doing business in her previous life.

Or perhaps, after careful consideration, the system concluded that the host is only good at deceiving women?

Unaware that the system was secretly plotting against her, Qiao Yu felt that she had come to the perfect place today! She had received so much pocket money for free on the first day of the Lunar New Year, so wouldn't she have a string of good luck this year and be able to become rich overnight, reach the pinnacle of life, and marry a beautiful and wealthy woman?

With such beautiful dreams in her heart, Qiao Yu smiled more brightly than the peonies in May.

As soon as Mu Siyan arrived, she saw the girl's charming appearance. Her fair skin was as smooth as snow, and her delicate eyebrows and eyes were pretty and bright. Her eyes were like water, full of affection, as if they were covered by a thin veil, misty and pitiful. She didn't need to redden her eyes to be pitiful and charming.

The girl was radiant and breathtakingly beautiful today. Even Mu Siyan's heart skipped a beat, and she subconsciously held her breath.

The four women at the mahjong table were mature and beautiful, with a cool and aloof demeanor, arguably the pinnacle of beauty in the capital. These stunning women all gazed tenderly at the young woman, their faces bearing faint smiles, even a hint of doting affection—a stark contrast to their usual aloofness.

Such blatant favoritism always involuntarily ignites jealousy in one's heart.

A moment later, Mu Siyan came to her senses and slowly turned her head to look at Jiang Mei.

The other person was already stunned, their gaze fixed on Qiao Yu, their usually indifferent eyes fixed on her, as if nothing in this vast world was as important as that delicate and beautiful figure in their heart.

An uncontrollable sense of loss flashed across her face. She pressed her tongue against her back teeth and tried to compose herself before speaking softly, "I will convey your message to Father." She smiled gently, her expression completely harmless. "Father dotes on me. If I ask, he will definitely not refuse."

"Besides, you are just as outstanding as your father, so he has even less reason to refuse."

The gentle expression on her face vanished instantly, and the emotion in Jiang Mei's eyes faded. Upon hearing this, she gave a emotionless "Okay."

She had nothing else to say.

Mu Siyan gently bit her lip, stubbornly looking up at her, but the other woman's eyes were fixed on Qiao Yu, completely ignoring her. Her eyes darted down, and Mu Siyan forced a nonchalant expression, continuing, "Should we go over and say hello..."

The other person's sharp gaze swept over them suddenly, and the slight frown betrayed their displeasure.

Jiang Mei's expression suddenly changed, startling Mu Siyan, who instinctively took two steps back, her face pale. After a long while, the alpha's aura completely subsided. "No need, you can go back first." Jiang Mei lifted her foot. "I have something to do, so I won't keep you company any longer."

She walked away with her back ramrod straight, her demeanor aloof and unapproachable. Yet, her steps carried a hint of elation and joy, completely different from when she was facing him. Mu Siyan couldn't help but finally, her eyes welled up with tears.

She was so frightened by Jiang Mei that she trembled uncontrollably, her clothes instantly soaked with cold sweat. She was so embarrassed and disheveled, yet the other woman didn't offer a single word of comfort. Or perhaps the other woman had already noticed, but she still didn't even bother to offer any words of comfort.

Unable to help but look at Qiao Yu, Mu Siyan gradually clenched her fingers. Was she really that good?

She's entangled with four women at the same time, and you're completely invisible to her. Even so, do you still yearn for her day and night and can't forget her?

What is it about me that I lack compared to her?

Is it because she arrived later than Qiao Yu?

Mu Siyan turned around, feeling a chill run through her body, each step difficult. Suddenly, a fair hand reached out and gently supported her. "Miss Mu, are you alright?"

Mu Siyan looked up blankly and saw a gentle and clean face. She blinked blankly, then gently shook her head. "I'm fine." Pulling her arm away from the other person's hand, Mu Siyan politely thanked them, then asked, "May I ask who you are...?"

The other person smiled gently, "I forgot to introduce myself."

"Hello, I am Qiao Yu's older sister, Qiao Jing."

Mu Siyan suddenly looked up.

Jiang Mei took large strides and walked to Qiao Yu's side in a few steps. After politely greeting the others, she lowered her head and stared intently at the girl who was so beautiful today that everyone wanted to hide her away. She called out in an extremely soft voice, "Yu Yu."

The possessiveness in the young alpha's eyes was astonishing. "Do you have time tonight?"

Qiao Yu stopped counting the money, looked up and saw the female lead smile faintly, her fair cheeks blushing slightly, as if she had mustered all her courage to ask her, "Can I go on a date with you?"

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