Qiu Hu had successfully purchased the house that Awan had instructed him to buy; it was a villa in Jin Yin Bay. He immediately moved in with Awan and Ayi.
Slightly unaccustomed to the environment, A-Yi asked, "Miss, how long are we supposed to stay in Qincheng?"
"What? You want to go back to the island so soon?"
Ah Yi nodded, looking aggrieved; it was really boring here.
"As soon as possible, provided you do your job well."
The next day, at the breakfast table. Awan came to report on his work, but before he could even speak, Qiu Hu stopped him, insisting that he wait until she finished breakfast. How could such a pleasant time be disturbed by some annoying and bothersome matters?
"Speak."
"Tomorrow night, Qiu Bing will host a celebration banquet to celebrate the successful completion of the project in cooperation between the Qiu family and the Shaw family."
"With the Shao family? Would Shao Jin be interested in Qiu Bing's methods?"
"I heard that Jiang Yun begged Shao Ling for the project, and Shao Jin did it out of respect for Shao Ling."
Speaking of Shaoling, Qiu Hu recalled the girl and little girl who visited Huxi Island last year and scoffed, "Ha, Shaoling is really grateful. I'll go join in the fun tomorrow night and give them a surprise. Remember to bring Qiu Ting along."
"OK."
"Miss, what's the relationship between Jiang Yun and Shao Ling?" Ayi was already ready to gossip.
Qiu Hu didn't expose her, "Jiang Yun's legs are lame because of Shao Ling. At that time, Jiang Yun was already married to Fu Shen, but she met Shao Ling, who was younger than her. It is said that she fell in love at first sight. Later, she wanted to divorce Fu Shen, but she failed. Then, Shao Ling almost got into a car accident, and Jiang Yun saved him, which made her lame. Two years ago, the Fu family fell into decline, and she successfully divorced him. Now she is still pursuing Shao Ling relentlessly."
"Their story is a bit melodramatic, but Jiang Yun's judgment has always seemed a bit off," A-Yi continued, enjoying the gossip.
"Jiang Yunren is just so-so. You'll see when you meet him tomorrow." Qiu Hu gave her a look that said, "Go ahead and watch the show."
"Miss, how do you know so much?"
"I found out because I knew Shao Ling's first love."
"Then let's go meet him tomorrow. Anyone who works with Qiu Bing is either brain-dead or a bad guy."
The following evening, the Qiu family held a victory celebration banquet.
Aside from those acquainted with the Qiu family, everyone else at the banquet was trying to curry favor with the Shao family. At this moment, Qiu Bing's entire family was warmly welcoming the two Shao brothers. "We really owe a lot to Young Master Shao and President Shao this time." Look, Young Master Shao is seated at the front.
Discussions arose from the surrounding area: "Who is that young lady? She's so beautiful and has such an elegant demeanor. How come I've never seen her before?"
"The person who came in with Mr. and Mrs. Shang is definitely not an ordinary person."
"..."
The Qiu family, of course, noticed the commotion around them. Following the gazes of those around them, their smiles, which were about to burst into laughter, froze. It was Qiu Hu. Why was she here?
Qiu Hu, with her curly hair cascading over her shoulders, her eyes crinkling into crescents, and a sweet, charming face, wore a string of pearls around her neck and a black off-the-shoulder dress with a slit that accentuated her slender waist. She completed the look with black stilettos as she slowly walked towards the center of the banquet hall. Reaching Qiu Bing, a slight smile played on her lips. "Congratulations, Auntie, you've completed a major project!"
The surrounding whispers resumed, "Auntie? Could she be Old Master Qiu's granddaughter? The eldest daughter of the Qiu family?"
"This young lady from the enemy family has never shown her face in all these years."
"Speaking of which, isn't this the old man's true successor?"
A flicker of impatience crossed Qiu Bing's eyes, but she replied with a smile, "Ah Hu is here! Your auntie has received your gift. Have fun!"
"certainly."
Shang Ji and Xiang Gexuan were already engaged in various social interactions, while Qiu Hu, who was waiting for the main event to begin, felt a little bored. He grabbed a glass of sparkling water and found a seat.
"Miss Qiu, why are you sitting here alone?" Ning Yizhan saw her and walked over.
Before she could even settle into her seat, Ning Yizhan arrived with the two Shao brothers, followed by Ning Yijia, and sat opposite her.
Qiu Hu ignored him. Ning Yijia, however, cursed, "How rude!"
"Alone?" Ning Yizhan asked.
"I'm alone for now."
Qiu Hu had noticed Shao Ling long ago and had been watching him the whole way. She actually walked right up to him, and even after Shao Ling sat down, she was still staring at him. All four of them noticed, and Shao Ling gave her a look that conveyed his meaning, but Qiu Hu continued to stare at him.
Ning Yizhan looked at him reproachfully, as if he had done something wrong, which made him feel helpless.
Finally, Shao Ling couldn't help but speak up, "Miss Qiu, is there something you need that's been staring at me like that?"
"You're nothing special!"
"What?" Shao Ling was stunned.
"I said you're nothing special, so why did they take a liking to you?" Qiu Hu asked her question without reservation.
"You vixen, is this how you seduce men? You seduced my brother three years ago, and now you're trying to seduce Brother Shaoling. You're shameless!" Ning Yijia cursed indignantly.
Ning Yijia heard his brother's stern voice from beside him, "Ning Yijia, is this your upbringing?"
"Hmph!" Ning Yijia stood up and wanted to leave, not wanting to see his brother's worthless appearance, but Ning Yizhan stopped him and made him sit back down. "Don't run around."
Qiu Hu ignored Ning Yijia's little incident and continued to ask Shao Ling, "I'm curious, when are you going to get rid of Jiang Yun's legs? Why don't you marry her?"
"Who are they?" Shao Ling was still puzzled by her previous words.
Qiu Hu was taken aback by the question and hesitated for a moment before replying, "Those who say they like you."
Shao Ling knew that Jiang Yun was her relative and assumed that she was standing up for Jiang Yun. "I am very sorry about what happened to Jiang Yun. I will try my best to make it up to her."
"No, I think you didn't understand what I meant. I'm not standing up for Jiang Yun, I just simply can't stand your behavior that has no boundaries and no principles."
Qiu Hu's phone vibrated, receiving a message from Awan. Everything was arranged, and Ayi was on his way with Qiu Ting. However, Qiu Ting had an accident on the way and was now at the hospital, unable to make it in time, but it didn't have a big impact.
She stood up, a slight smile playing on her lips, and said to them, "I'll be leaving now, everyone. Excuse me."
But Ning Yizhan still followed, acting like a protector of a flower.
Why did you follow me?
“My mom told me to take good care of you, that’s why I came here.” Finally, she added, “Ah Hu, I’m very virtuous.”
"You don't need to tell me, what does it have to do with me what you do..."
Before he could finish speaking, all the lights in the banquet hall suddenly went out, plunging the surroundings into darkness. Qiu Hu walked further away, while at the same time, the large screen in the banquet hall was playing "Sweet Moments" between Jiang Wenshan and Qiu Ting.
In the crowd, Jiang Wenshan shouted in a panicked outburst, "Turn it off! Turn it all off!"
Beside him, Qiu Bing had already clenched her fists into two fists, and she could still hear Qiu Hu's voice in her ear, "Did you receive my sentiments, Aunt?"
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