After knocking on the door, the minister entered the office.

"Mr. Qiao, Manager Luo, Miss Rong has arrived. She specifically asked to see Mr. Qiao, saying she wanted to invite him to dinner. I have already informed her that Mr. Qiao has a dinner appointment tonight, and she also said that you are in a meeting with Manager Luo."

With Wei Yuan gone, Rong Yan is back to make her presence felt again?!

Inviting someone to dinner—this woman clearly has ulterior motives.

Luo Luo: "We understand. You go ahead and get busy. We'll go out and say hello to her after the meeting."

The minister nodded and left.

...

Qiao Chu frowned slightly and said, "Rong Yan specifically asked to see me, which is probably not well-intentioned. Perhaps she already knows that I am pregnant, or maybe she is not sure and wants to find out the truth."

Luo Luo was a little angry and hated those petty people. "Wei Yuan knows everything. How could she not know? Before, Wei Yuan hated you so much. She was so evil and acted like the whole world owed her something. She just wanted you to lose your child so she could find someone to vent her anger."

Qiao Chu: "Rong Yan isn't stupid either. She also wanted to use Wei Yuan to kill me. Later, Wei Yuan was willing to let go of the past grievances and ignore her. Rong Yan couldn't hold back and started to have wicked thoughts again."

Luo Luo: "No matter what, avoid seeing that scoundrel if you can avoid it; nothing good will come of it."

Qiao Chu: "I know, and I promised my husband I wouldn't stick my neck out. He'll be here soon, so let him wait and see if he'll accept Miss Rong. Anyway, we're in a meeting, so let her wait. Nobody knows how long this 'meeting' will last."

Luo Luo: "Yes, that's right. If she likes to wait, let her wait as long as she wants!"

...

Rong Yan waited for a long time, but Qiao Chu still didn't come out to greet her.

Her expression showed some impatience.

Rong Zhan came, and even his father came.

In an instant, Rong Yan glared at Rong Zhan.

Rong Zhan looked at his sister but said nothing.

He didn't want to either. When he left the Rong Group, his father asked him where he was going, and he could only tell the truth.

Dad is coming to Diecuixuan for dinner. Does that mean he won't allow him to come?!

Rong Zhan knew what Rong Yan was thinking, and he was also worried that she would cause trouble.

...

Soon, Qiao Chu and Luo Luo received the latest report.

Two men, probably father and son, came to Rong Yan's table.

Qiao Chu: "This is interesting. The only thing missing is Mrs. Rong."

Luo Luo: "This family is no good either, I don't welcome them at all!"

Qiao Chu: "Let's go, it's our turn to make our appearance. With Rong Sheng here, even if Rong Yanji doesn't like me, she won't dare to do anything reckless."

Luo Luo: "Have you met Mrs. Rong?"

Qiao Chu: "I've never met her. I heard she's been keeping a low profile lately. She's been living abroad for the past 10 years."

Luo Luo: "Those who rise to power through mistresses are probably not much better; they must have a seductive face."

Qiao Chu didn't bother with other people's family matters. She walked out first, with Luo Luo following behind her.

...

Qiao Chuyang greeted him with a polite smile.

She was poised and elegant, her beautiful face radiating confidence and pride.

"We are extremely honored to welcome Chairman Rong to our shop!"

Rong Sheng stared at Qiao Chu with sharp eyes, and for a moment, he was slightly distracted.

This was the first time he noticed Qiao Chu.

"Mrs. Jiang, you're too modest! Your shop is quite large, very well-established, and it's a chain store. You're really impressive. I've heard so much about you."

After exchanging a glance with Rong Sheng, Qiao Chu looked at Rong Yan and said, "I heard that Miss Rong wanted to see me. Is there something you need? Tonight, it's my treat. Please feel free to order whatever you like, and you can try the signature dishes here."

Rong Yan: "Thanks, but you don't need to treat me, I'll treat you."

Qiao Chu's smile deepened, and she said, "Thank you for your kindness, but I have a dinner engagement tonight. Let's do it another day."

When Qiao Chu appeared, Rong Yan observed her carefully. In an instant, Rong Yan asked, "Why isn't Mrs. Jiang wearing high heels today? I rarely see you wearing flats."

Qiao Chu laughed and joked, "I'm here to shop, not to walk the runway, so there's no need for me to wear high heels. Besides, a supermodel like me is already very eye-catching. Without high heels, I wouldn't be as tall or as noticeable. In other words, I want to keep a low profile. It's always better to be low-key in life."

Rong Sheng's sharp eyes remained fixed on Qiao Chu.

This woman is indeed shrewd!

On the contrary, Rong Yan seemed a bit radical.

Rong Sheng: "Too many accolades are indeed not a good thing. Mrs. Jiang is very insightful."

Qiao Chu: "Thank you for the compliment, Director Rong!"

Rong Yan originally wanted to argue, but noticing her father's stern gaze, she had no choice but to shut up.

Dad's here, which is always a downer.

...

In an instant, Jiang Zhi walked in.

He spotted Qiao Chu at a glance.

He immediately walked over quickly.

Jiang Zhi glanced at Rong Sheng and his family of three with his sharp eyes.

"Chairman Rong! President Rong, Vice President Rong... It's an honor to meet you!"

Jiang Zhi's lips curled up slightly, his smile enigmatic.

Moreover, the first thing he did was forcefully pull Qiao Chu into his arms.

As if no one else was around, he affectionately kissed Qiao Chu's forehead.

Rong Sheng met Jiang Zhi's deep gaze. "Mr. Jiang, you're too kind. It's just a simple family meal. I've also heard that Diecuixuan has many signature dishes, so I came here to try them."

Jiang Zhi: "I've dined here with President Rong before, so he should be very familiar with the dishes at Diecuixuan. Why don't we ask him to recommend a few dishes? It's a rare treat to meet Chairman Rong, and I'm very happy. Tonight, it's my treat."

Before Rong Sheng could agree, Jiang Zhi had already instructed the minister to give a special introduction to the dishes for the family of three.

There are also dedicated waiters who brew Kung Fu tea.

Although Rong Sheng smiled and appeared very kind on the surface, he glared at Rong Yan.

This is called bringing shame upon oneself!

Instead of getting any benefit, they ended up owing the other person a favor.

Rong Yan wanted to speak, to argue with Jiang Zhi, and she was also very domineering, but Rong Sheng glared at her, forbidding her from being competitive.

...

After exchanging pleasantries, Qiao Chu and the others prepared to head to the private room.

Suddenly, Rong Yan said, "The International Fashion Designer Grand Prix, do you dare to participate?"

Qiao Chu's smile was still sweet, and she maintained her good attitude.

"I don't plan to participate because I'm already beyond the level of major competitions."

What a boastful tone!

Rong Yan looked at her with disdain and scorn, "You're just scared, aren't you? Afraid of losing?"

"You signed up? There's no question of 'dare' or 'can't afford to lose,' because I'm guaranteed to win. Without opponents, it's boring."

Ha... You're really good at pretending to be a big shot!

"Without you as an opponent, this Grand Prix would have missed out on a lot of exciting moments."

“Many designers from our JOE, and even the entire Dongyang Group, have signed up. I believe they are very capable. Miss Rong, be careful, underestimating your opponents could lead to a disastrous defeat.”

"I thought we should compete against each other, and those small fry were no match for us; there would be no point in winning against them anyway."

Qiao Chu smiled mysteriously, "Although I'm not participating, I'm still quite looking forward to it; it's sure to be very interesting!"