Chapter 307 Perhaps you should start calling me cousin.
He Qifeng was in charge of organizing Jiang Cancan's funeral.
Perhaps to prove that Jiang Cancan was the woman he cared about most, the funeral was held in an exceptionally grand manner, inviting many celebrities from the capital.
However, Jiang Cancan's reputation in the capital was not good. She was without status or identity with He Qifeng, and everyone knew that the He family did not recognize her as their daughter-in-law. Naturally, He Qifeng's invitation fell through.
Thus, the funeral that He Qifeng had envisioned as an extremely grand event ended up being completely deserted.
Even looking around, the surroundings were empty, with hardly anyone in sight.
Aside from a few friends He Qifeng knew from when he opened his own bar, only Jin Yanzhou sent his assistant to offer condolences.
Through this incident, He Qifeng truly realized that even in the circle she grew up in, without the identity of the second young master of the He family, no one would respect her at all.
Everything he owns is only because of the He family.
Regardless of how grand He Qifeng's funeral was, news of him sending out invitations everywhere still reached the He family.
The He family had already given up on dealing with He Qifeng, but when they learned that He Qifeng was going to hold such a grand funeral for that woman, He's father still felt he couldn't bear the shame and asked someone to tell He Qifeng to stop this farce.
Since He Qifeng hadn't invited any guests, he was determined to give Jiang Cancan a grand send-off this time. So he added more money to the funeral procession and even upgraded its scale.
Upon hearing this news, He's father could no longer hold his breath. He said to He Mingzhou, "Eldest son, just issue a statement. From now on, the He family, the He Corporation, and that bastard will have absolutely no connection with each other."
Although the He family had previously said they would sever ties with He Qifeng, it was all just talk and an internal decision within the He family, never made public.
Whether it was He's father or He Mingzhou, they both still had some feelings for He Qifeng. Now, neither of them could deceive themselves any longer.
Now that woman is dead, and He Qifeng is holding such a grand funeral, who knows what crazy things he might do in the future that would embarrass the He family.
By the time the He family's statement was fully released, Jiang Xingyao had already returned to Hong Kong with Qu Xinting.
As soon as they got off the plane, the two saw the He family's statement on the front page of the news.
Qu Xinting shook her head: "It seems that He Er has really disappointed your Uncle He and Aunt He this time. Otherwise, with your Aunt He being such a soft-hearted person, she would never have allowed the He family to issue such a statement."
More than the He family's statement, Jiang Xingyao was deeply moved. What exactly did Jiang Cancan do to He Qifeng? How could she have him so completely under her control?
Zhou Huaiyan and Zhou Keyuan were already waiting outside the airport. When Zhou Keyuan saw Qu Xinting, he was as enthusiastic as ever, and ran over to help push Qu Xinting's wheelchair.
Zhou Huaiyan had booked the restaurant in advance. Jiang Xingyao had a quick bite with them before leaving, making an excuse that she had something to do at the studio.
She brought Qu Xinting here to help Zhou Huaiyan. Whether Qu Xinting and Zhou Keyuan can get together depends on Zhou Huaiyan's arrangements.
Jiang Xingyao called Qu Xinting over without using any clever excuses. She simply said she wanted Qu Xinting to come and keep her company for two days. When Qu Xinting saw Zhou Huaiyan, she already knew what Jiang Xingyao was up to.
She didn't expose her and let Jiang Xingyao leave.
Jiang Xingyao went to the studio first and ran into Jin Yanzhou, who had just come down from the elevator. Jin Yanzhou looked unhappy, probably because he had run into a wall with Shen Ying again.
Jiang Xingyao never wanted to greet Jin Yanzhou, but Jin Yanzhou said, "If I remember correctly, today should be the day of that Miss Jiang's burial, right? She was your sister, after all. Didn't you go to pay your respects?"
Jiang Xingyao said, "Yan Zhou should know everything about what happened between her and me. What kind of sister is she to me?"
"Yan Zhou, have you been too idle lately? Is that why you keep making small talk?"
Jin Yanzhou remained expressionless, but his voice carried a hint of emotion: "Sister-in-law, you're becoming more and more like my brother. You have no compassion at all. He's really corrupted you."
Jiang Xingyao rolled her eyes at Jin Yanzhou without any politeness, ignored his words, and went straight up the elevator.
Jin Yanzhou glanced strangely at the closed elevator doors, his phone screen still displaying the recording.
A knowing smile crept across his face as he sent the recording directly to a number in Beijing.
Jiang Xingyao knew nothing about any of this.
When she went upstairs, she saw little Crystal playing happily in the children's room, while Shen Ying sat at her desk looking a little tired. Everyone else in the studio also seemed extremely busy.
Jiang Xingyao asked, "Sister Yingying, have we been very busy here lately?"
Shen Ying said, "Of course, with you as our cash cow, we already have so many orders that we can't keep up with them."
Now that you've caused such a stir at the auction, tons of people want to collaborate with our studio. When I first decided to start this studio, I was prepared to starve, but unexpectedly, it's become increasingly successful.
As she spoke, she handed Jiang Xingyao several selected cooperation proposals: "These are all ones I've screened for you that are acceptable. You can take a look first, and if you're interested in any of them, then accept them. If you're not interested, then forget it. Anyway, we're not short of orders right now."
Jiang Xingyao said, "I plan to do a charity tour next, and I probably won't be back for the next few months. I came here this time to say hello to Sister Yingying. You should take care to rest in the future and not push yourself too hard."
If you're really short-staffed, just hire a few more people. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Money doesn't grow overnight, Yingying. I think you need to relax a bit.
Since returning from the Jinle Cup competition, apart from occasional emergencies, she has never seen Shen Ying leave the studio.
Jiang Xingyao certainly didn't approve of Shen Ying's way of working, which disregarded her own health.
Shen Ying said, "I know my own body. Yao Yao, you don't need to worry about me. I have nothing to do anyway, so I might as well come and do something."
"How could I be bored? Sister Yingying can take Little Crystal out to play. You look so pale lately. I was hoping that Sister Yingying could continue to hold the fort at home for me. Sister Yingying can't exhaust herself."
"Alright, I'm back today. Leave these things to me. You take Xiao Shuijing to rest," Jiang Xingyao said.
Judging from Shen Ying's expression, she knew that the other person must not have rested for a long time.
Since the studio was established, she has mostly been a hands-off manager, with Shen Ying taking care of everything. Now that she has some free time, she should naturally help Shen Ying share the burden.
Without saying a word, Jiang Xingyao pushed Shen Ying into Xiao Shuijing's children's room.
Little Crystal, who was building with blocks, immediately looked up when she saw Chen Ying: "Mommy, did you come to play with me?"
Jiang Xingyao said, "Yes, your mother is fine every day, so Ningning can tell her where she wants to go."
"Can we go to the amusement park again?" Little Crystal immediately became excited, dropped the building blocks in her hand, and rushed towards Shen Ying. "Mom, I've never taken Ningning there before."
Jiang Xingyao then advised, "Sister Yingying, you've seen it yourself, Ningning really wants you to play with her, so why don't you take her?"
Shen Ying looked down at her daughter's bright eyes and ultimately didn't say anything to refuse. She gave Jiang Xingyao a few words about work and then left with Xiao Shuijing.
Jiang Xingyao was busy until evening when she received a call from Zhou Huaiyan, who said he was coming to pick her up and was almost downstairs.
From the phone call, Jiang Xingyao could almost tell that Zhou Huaiyan was in a good mood, so Qu Xinting's situation must be going well.
Jiang Xingyao tidied up the documents on the table briefly. She came downstairs from the studio. Zhou Huaiyan's car had already arrived. There was only Zhou Huaiyan in the car. He probably noticed Jiang Xingyao's confusion and said, "My uncle took Aunt Qu to pick out a gift for you. Get in the car first."
"Then Uncle Zhou and my mom..." Jiang Xingyao couldn't help but ask.
Zhou Huaiyan said, "Yaoyao, perhaps you'll soon be calling me your cousin."
The implication is that Zhou Keyuan and Qu Xinting have likely gotten together.
Jiang Xingyao wasn't too surprised by the result.
There was already some affection between Qu Xinting and Zhou Keyuan. If Qu Xinting's concerns could be dispelled, and given that she wasn't the type to be coy, it would only be a matter of time before she reconciled with Zhou Keyuan.
However, Jiang Xingyao still didn't call Zhou Huaiyan "cousin" in the car. She would have to wait until she met Qu Xinting and Zhou Keyuan and saw their attitude in person before making a decision.
The car stopped at the Zhou family mansion. Jiang Xingyao saw that the mansion was brightly lit today, and the servants stood in two rows in an orderly and respectful manner in front of the door. As soon as Jiang Xingyao and Zhou Huaiyan got out of the car, they immediately bowed and greeted them: "Young Master, Miss, you are back."
The deafening sound startled Jiang Xingyao.
But once she entered the room, the sight of five or six rows of clothes racks truly dazzled her.
Especially these rows of clothes racks. They are all filled with haute couture gowns from various brands this season, and shoes are thoughtfully matched next to each gown according to color scheme. There are also all kinds of jewelry, almost piling up on the table.
Qu Xinting said, "Come here, Yaoyao, these are all gifts from your Uncle Zhou. Do you like them?"
Zhou Keyuan sat next to Qu Xinting and looked at Jiang Xingyao with some eagerness: "Yaoyao, isn't this too little? If there's anything else you want, just say so. Uncle has money and can buy you anything."
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