"Why are you back at this hour?" Zhao Rong was furious when she saw Qiao Xiangrong.
If he hadn't gone out and caused trouble, would she have been slapped by that country girl?
“Mom, you’ve gone too far this time,” Qiao Xiangrong said reproachfully.
Zhao Rong exploded upon hearing this: "So it was that wretched girl who ran to you to complain. Oh, so she said she was innocent with you, but I think she just wants to climb the social ladder and cling to you. Xiang Rong, let me tell you, since I'm in charge of this family, your marriage must be arranged by me."
No outside woman will be allowed to enter the Qiao family's gate.
Qiao Xiangrong's expression changed.
He knew this woman wouldn't let him off easily.
From the moment he returned to the Qiao family, she was thinking about how to control him.
"My marriage is to be decided by my grandparents," Qiao Xiangrong said stiffly. "You should not interfere too much and go beyond my grandparents' side, lest you cause a rift between you and them."
Zhao Rong's face turned pale.
This bastard child, trying to escape her control, is delusional!
They even brought out the old man and the old woman.
He couldn't refuse the person she had arranged.
Because of this illegitimate child, everyone in the family obeys her every command.
Therefore, Zhao Rong did not take Qiao Xiangrong's words to heart at all. "How could your grandparents understand me? As for you, why did you go out and provoke this kind of country girl?"
“Sheng Ting is different from others,” Qiao Xiangrong said, feeling resentful of the control his stepmother exerted over her.
“What difference could there be? They’re all just after the wealth and glory of the Qiao family. I absolutely will not allow such a vain woman to enter the Qiao family. Your marriage has already been arranged, and I, as your mother, will make the decision.” Little bastard, don’t even think about escaping my control.
Qiao Xiangrong's expression changed repeatedly, realizing that arguing with Zhao Rong here was pointless.
He didn't want to stand there and argue with Zhao Rong; he couldn't bring himself to do that.
So he said coldly, "I have no intention of getting married right now, so you don't need to worry about it for me."
After saying that, he left.
"You little bastard," Zhao Rong cursed at Qiao Xiangrong's figure.
If she could have given birth to a son, would she have kept such a creature at home?
I will inherit all of the Qiao family's assets in the future.
The angrier Zhao Rong became, the more she cursed. As she cursed, her mouth started to hurt again, and then she started cursing at Sheng Ting.
*
After leaving the Qiao family, Qiao Xiangrong went straight to Muqing Clothing Store.
Seeing Sheng Ting busy inside, Qiao Xiangrong went in.
When Sheng Ting saw him, she was taken aback at first, then put down what she was doing and came out: "Boss Qiao".
Qiao Xiangrong was also taken aback: "Didn't we say we didn't need to be so formal? You can just call me Brother Qiao."
"That's probably not a good idea."
"I'm sorry, my family treated you..."
Sheng Ting shook her head: "I'm fine, Boss Qiao doesn't need to come over to explain anything to me."
“Sheng Ting,” Qiao Xiangrong’s eyes darkened, “I’ve come here sincerely to apologize to you. I’m sorry. If my family has said anything offensive, please don’t take it to heart. My marriage will not be interfered with by my family. This time, I was caught off guard, and you have suffered these undeserved misfortunes.”
Seeing Qiao Xiangrong apologizing to her, Sheng Ting's heart softened. "Brother Qiao, you don't need to say anything, I know."
Qiao Xiangrong's face lit up with joy: "Sheng Ting, thank you for your understanding."
"Brother Qiao, you..."
"Sheng Ting, after spending so many days together, I really like you!"
They didn't just spend a few days together in the countryside; they had also met frequently in their previous interactions.
When Sheng Ting was out working, they often met up.
But hearing Qiao Xiangrong's confession all of a sudden still caught him off guard.
Sheng Ting's face instantly turned as red as a boiled shrimp. She glanced around and, relieved to find no one else watching, breathed a sigh of relief. She didn't dare look at Qiao Xiangrong, and lowered her head shyly, saying, "You, why did you suddenly say such a thing? So many people are watching..."
Qiao Xiangrong found Sheng Ting's reaction adorable.
He chuckled and said, "Nobody's watching."
"Even if no one is watching, I can't say anything," Sheng Ting said, too ashamed to lift her head.
"And you? Would you be my girlfriend?" Qiao Xiangrong pressed on relentlessly.
"I...I'll think about it..." After saying that, Sheng Ting turned and ran inside.
Qiao Xiangrong was taken aback and wanted to chase after them to ask, but the aunties inside were smiling at him.
Qiao Xiangrong stood outside the door and nodded to the people inside. After waiting for a while but Sheng Ting didn't come out, he had no choice but to leave.
In the evening, Sheng Ting finished washing up and hesitated for a while before knocking on Sheng Qian's door.
Sheng Qian put the things she had laid out back into her space, opened the door and saw Sheng Ting. "Sister Sheng Ting, is there something you need?"
"Xiaoqian, can I talk to you?"
"Come in," Sheng Qian said, stepping aside.
After closing the door, Sheng Qian turned around and saw Sheng Ting stammering. She took the initiative to ask, "What does Sheng Ting want to tell me?"
"Brother Qiao confessed his feelings to me today and asked me to be his girlfriend," Sheng Ting said, her face flushed, holding her breath as she spoke, then stared straight at Sheng Qian.
Sheng Qian was taken aback.
He just ran into Mrs. Qiao today, and Qiao Xiangrong immediately confessed his feelings to Sheng Ting?
Isn't this too hasty?
"So what do you think?"
"Me?" Sheng Ting was stunned. She had come to ask Sheng Qian's opinion. "Then do you think I should agree?"
Sheng Qian said, "If you really like Qiao Xiangrong, you can give it a try. However, you have to be mentally prepared. After all, the Qiao family is not an ordinary small family. As you have seen, Madam Qiao is not an ordinary strong-willed person. She also has reservations about your background. Of course, if Qiao Xiangrong can deal with Madam Qiao, then there will be no problem."
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