Chapter 81
Mu Siyan wanted to say something, but Qiao Jing held her tightly and easily led her away from the scene. After they were a distance away, Mu Siyan shook off Qiao Jing's hand with a tense face and said in a light voice, "Miss Qiao, please have some self-respect."
She didn't frown to express her dissatisfaction, yet she easily conveyed her inner unease. Qiao Jing looked at her with a half-smile, and apologized readily, "I'm sorry." After saying that, she glanced at Jiang Mei casually, and said with a sigh, "Miss Mu is so fond of her, but it seems that her heart can only hold my sister."
Mu Siyan turned her head, her bright and clear eyes fixed on her.
Qiao Jing smiled slightly, her smile gentle and harmless. "Miss Mu, please don't mind. I was just saying it casually."
Mu Siyan remained silent. Seeing that Mu Siyan ignored her, Qiao Jing subtly tempted her, her voice carrying a seductive quality, "Don't you want to try and pursue your own happiness, Miss Mu?" She said softly, "If you miss this opportunity, it will be too late to regret it later."
She left it at that, not making her point too clear, and even considerately made an excuse to leave, so that Mu Siyan could think about it for a while.
Mu Siyan stared at Qiao Jing's back, her eyes revealing a hint of struggle.
However, reason ultimately prevailed. Forcibly nipping the budding thought in her heart, Mu Siyan glanced at Jiang Mei, whose expression towards Qiao Yu was gentle and doting—an expression she had never seen before. Her lips were pressed into a straight line, and Mu Siyan lowered her eyelashes and silently left.
Jiang Mei tried her best to suppress her inner joy, but her expression and eyes still betrayed her. The alpha who was usually cold and indifferent, as if even uttering half a word would kill her, was now talking non-stop and her expressions were much more lively and vivid when she was next to Qiao Yu.
She looked cautious, as if afraid of accidentally saying something that might anger Qiao Yu.
This humble and ingratiating demeanor drew inquisitive glances from bystanders, who seemed to want to find out the connection and the truth behind the two.
Qiao Yu was extremely happy to see Jiang Mei, especially since the latter had grown into such a beautiful and outstanding young woman. She remembered when she first arrived, the female lead was like a pitiful, abandoned puppy, utterly desperate, with no emotion in her eyes, her whole being like a stagnant pool.
But now, the Lu family's rich heritage has nurtured her into such a noble person that every move she makes exudes a powerful and awe-inspiring aura.
Qiao Yu's gaze swept over Ega, who was staring intently at Jiang Mei, and she beamed with pride, feeling like a proud mother who had finally raised her daughter to attend Tsinghua or Peking University. Finding a quiet spot, Jiang Mei eagerly inquired about her recent life.
After a brief chat, she finally brought up the thing that mattered to her most in the most natural tone: "I don't think I've ever seen the man you were with just now."
Jiang Mei stared intently at Qiao Yu, her mind replaying the image of her radiant smile. Qiao Yu's smile was excessively beautiful, fueling Jiang Mei's deep jealousy. She was seeing Qiao Yu less and less these days, while now even an ordinary, unremarkable man with a name she'd never heard of was receiving such a special treatment from her.
Qiao Yu thought for a moment before realizing that she was talking about An Yilin. She pretended to mumble the other person's name, and her tone revealed a hint of trust and intimacy, "He is a friend I just met a few days ago."
Without looking at Jiang Mei's changing expression, Qiao Yu said to herself, "He and my brother have a very good relationship, and my brother trusts him a lot."
With a smile, Qiao Yu raised her chin. "Young Master An is quite popular lately. Many EGAs want to get to know him."
Her lips pressed into a thin line in displeasure, and Jiang Mei's bright eyes darkened. She glanced at Qiao Yu's face with feigned calmness, instinctively defending Qiao Yu: she must have been deceived by that jerk. Men are all skilled at sweet talk, and they have a whole repertoire of tricks to coax girls, so it's only natural that Qiao Yu would be fooled by sweet words.
The one at fault wasn't Qiao Yu, but that man surnamed An.
And Qiao Junhao.
Jiang Mei thought that if Qiao Junhao hadn't known An Yilin and introduced her to Qiao Yu, none of these things would have happened.
After sorting out the logic in her mind, Jiang Mei concealed the emotions in her eyes and acted as if nothing had happened. "That sounds impressive." She curled her lips as if she were smiling. "I'll go and talk to him later."
Her "chat" was clearly not a simple chat, and Qiao Yu couldn't help but laugh, "I'm afraid that won't work."
Jiang Mei looked puzzled. Qiao Yu pointed to An Yilin's location and explained, "See those EGAs around him? They all want his contact information." Qiao Yu then withdrew her hand seriously. "He might not have time."
Following Qiao Yu's direction, Jiang Mei saw a fair-skinned, delicate-looking young man. He was tall, slender, and had a youthful air about him—definitely the type young women liked. His menacing appearance instantly put Jiang Mei on alert. "So, do you want it?"
Her tone was a little nervous, and her heart was pounding.
Qiao Yu blinked, looking completely innocent. "I already have one." She tilted her head and thought for a moment. "If you want one, I can give it to you."
Jiang Mei paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Then give it to me."
Qiao Yu raised an eyebrow in surprise, then took out her phone. "Do you want his WeChat or his phone number?"
Jiang Mei's intense gaze shot straight at me, her tone icy and dangerous, "You even have his WeChat and phone number?"
"..." Qiao Yu belatedly realized, damn it, she had been careless.
Jiang Mei wanted to investigate further, but someone quickly came and called her away, so the matter had to be put on hold for the time being. In the end, Jiang Mei didn't ask for An Yilin's contact information, and Qiao Yu didn't care too much either; if she wanted it, she could easily find out by asking around.
Mu Siyan quietly observed Qiao Yu, trying to discern something special about her. However, after observing her for a long time, she realized that this ega was truly promiscuous. Not only was she dressed extravagantly, but she also attracted attention everywhere, drawing the gazes of men, women, and children alike.
If Mu Siyan didn't know that Qiao Yu was terrified of Bai Yiyu and Lu Shangyi, she would have suspected that the other party was planning to bring out the entire fishpond.
Just then, Qiao Jing appeared out of nowhere and whispered in her ear, "Yu Yu has loved playing since she was little. Whether it's an alpha, an ega, or a beta, she can quickly become friends with the other person."
Mu Siyan stared at her without any emotion, and Qiao Jing smiled, "Actually, this is quite good too."
He then changed the subject, saying, "It's a pity that it's too flashy; it's easy for people to misunderstand."
“If she had restrained herself even a little, she might already be engaged.” Qiao Jing smiled slightly, then added, “Yu Yu isn’t as dignified, generous, gentle, and intellectual as Miss Mu. Miss Mu is so perfect, the men pursuing you in the capital must have worn down your doorstep long ago, right?”
She subtly hinted at her relationship with Qiao Junhao, which made Mu Siyan feel a little disgusted. She subconsciously retorted, "Miss Qiao, isn't it inappropriate for an older sister to talk about her younger sister like that?"
"Don't you know what kind of person your own sister is after living with her for over a decade? Why bother trying to understand her based on other people's opinions and superficial observations?"
She deliberately spoke from Qiao Yu's perspective to provoke Qiao Jing. As the saying goes, "strike the snake at its seven-inch mark." Since Qiao Jing disliked Qiao Yu so much, only by speaking up for Qiao Yu could she provoke the woman in front of her. In fact, Qiao Jing was indeed angry, and her face turned slightly pale.
However, an even bigger problem awaits her now.
She turned her head and saw Qiao Yu staring at her in astonishment and surprise, her emotions undisguised. Mu Siyan remained silent, intending to let the matter drop, but the other woman seemed to finally come to her senses, her face filled with emotion.
That wasn't all; Mu Siyan even sensed a desire to repay the other person's kindness with her body.
That's outrageous.
In just a few seconds, Mu Siyan had a lot of wild thoughts, but then she realized she had misunderstood. Weren't Lu Shangyi and the others better than her? And Qiao Yu didn't need to be so moved by her words of defense of Qiao Jing just because she had been angered by Qiao Jing that she was willing to marry her.
Composing herself, Mu Siyan said calmly, "Miss Qiao, I have something come up tomorrow and I'm afraid I won't be able to keep our appointment."
Qiao Jing's face darkened further, but Qiao Yu was nearby. No matter how despicable she was, she couldn't possibly speak ill of someone in front of them. With a forced smile, Qiao Jing lowered her voice and said, "That's truly a pity."
She emphasized the word "regret" heavily, and Mu Siyan understood her unspoken meaning: she didn't intend to help her deal with Qiao Junhao's desire to marry her.
She felt a sudden surge of irritation, but her good manners allowed her to suppress it, keeping a straight face so that no one would notice anything amiss.
Qiao Yu strode towards Mu Siyan. Mu Siyan, thinking of Lu Shangyi's murderous gaze, subconsciously took two steps back, but the other party didn't care and still warmly came over, saying with a touched tone, "Miss Mu, thank you for defending me in front of my sister just now."
The more Qiao Yu looked at Mu Siyan, the more she liked him, and she couldn't help but take a few more glances.
Her gaze was too intense, and Mu Siyan was a little scared. She felt that she might be hunted down by Lu Shangyi and Song Wanzi.
As luck would have it, the moment Mu Siyan looked up, she was met with Ye Yunjian's icy gaze, who had arrived late. "..."
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