The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker-Chapter 612 - 576

Qiao Yuxian’s hair was styled with a long silver hairpin, and she wore light makeup, exuding gentleness and elegance.

Listening to Qiao Shuning’s words, her beautiful fox-like eyes were seriously attentive, genuinely focused on what Qiao Shuning was saying about this man.

Though there was confusion and surprise in her seriousness.

But amidst the confusion and surprise, she chose to try to understand.

Qiao Shuning continued, "He has a lot of connections in Jin City, and even Gu Linhai holds him in high regard. He’s much more impressive than Gu Yanjing."

Qiao Yuxian raised an eyebrow.

"Gu Yanjing has disappeared. In the end, the Gu Group will belong to Gu Linhai." The smugness on Qiao Shuning’s face almost leaped onto Qiao Yuxian’s, "By that time, the Gu Group will hold him in high esteem too. Do you know what that means? It means that what you can’t have will end up serving us."

Lu Muyao clenched his teeth and closed his eyes to calm himself.

He truly rarely encountered someone so brazen and arrogant.

Qiao Yuxian raised her hand to cover her mouth, exaggerating her surprise, "Really?"

Lu Muyao: "......"

"Qiao Yuxian, stop pretending. We all know how things are." Qiao Shuning tilted her chin, looking down her nose, "Do you think you’re still something without Gu Yanjing? Xi Mei Media and Qiao Family are things that could be crushed with just a few words. What do you have to be proud of?"

"Am I proud? I’m far inferior compared to you." Qiao Yuxian said.

Qiao Shuning chuckled and said, "What you want will all end up being my assets. If you adjust your attitude now and lower your stance, maybe I’ll be kind enough to protect you."

Qiao Yuxian also chuckled, "Whatever you say, I’ll believe it? Who is this person of yours with such capabilities?"

"He’s a professor at Jin City University," Qiao Shuning said.

"Oh, I know," Qiao Yuxian replied flatly, "You just mentioned it. If your brain isn’t working, go get it checked."

Qiao Shuning snorted, about to speak when the man approached and asked, "What are you talking about?"

The smug smile on Qiao Shuning’s face vanished instantly, replaced by a polite expression, as she looked at the man, "Nothing, just chatted a little with family."

"Family?" The man looked at Qiao Yuxian.

Qiao Shuning introduced, "My cousin. Qiao Yuxian."

"What a coincidence." The man raised his hand to adjust his glasses, extending his hand, "Hello, Quan Rong."

Qiao Yuxian shook his hand, "Hello, I heard from my cousin that you’re a professor at Jin City University."

"I studied at Jin City University, both my bachelor’s and doctorate were completed there, and then I stayed on as staff," Quan Rong said.

"I see." Qiao Yuxian smiled and nodded, adding, "Quite a few people from Jin City University seem to be here today."

"Yes, they’re all from our school." Quan Rong pointed out to Qiao Yuxian, "President Gu is very renowned locally and is open to making friends with us scholars. They’re all old friends."

Qiao Yuxian nodded, "I have great admiration for knowledgeable people; I’ll go over and say hello."

"Shall I accompany you?" Quan Rong asked.

"No need," Qiao Yuxian said with a smile.

With that, she nodded to Quan Rong and walked with Lu Muyao towards the group from Jin City University.

Quan Rong watched them leave.

Seeing him fixated on Qiao Yuxian’s direction, Qiao Shuning felt discontent but concealed it, instead asking, "What are you looking at?"

"Nothing," Quan Rong withdrew his gaze, adjusted his glasses again, "Your cousin is quite interesting."

"What’s interesting?" Qiao Shuning’s voice hinted at displeasure.

But Quan Rong didn’t mind her mood much. He merely smiled without elaborating.

Qiao Yuxian and Lu Muyao chatted with a few professors and deans from Jin City University for a while, then returned to their quiet corner.

Lu Muyao asked, "Your cousin talks to you like that and you don’t get angry?"

Listening to Qiao Shuning’s words, he was almost driven mad, yet she seemed unaffected.

"Why get angry over this?" Qiao Yuxian took a glass of wine from the side, swirled it, then put it back, "We used to fight like cat and dog when we were kids. This stuff is minor, not worth the effort. I just wanted to get her perspective on Quan Rong. She’s the one I know who understands him best right now. Otherwise, I wouldn’t bother with her."

After all, being from Jin City University, it’s necessary to understand somewhat.

Lu Muyao: "......"

"You’re still young, full of fire. As you experience more, you’ll find some things simply not worth getting angry over," Qiao Yuxian explained, "For example, something that might infuriate you now will seem trivial compared to what comes later. There will always be more infuriating things later, making this current one seem insignificant."

Lu Muyao looked at her silently.

Qiao Yuxian took the phone tucked at her waist, found a spot to sit down.

She used her phone to look up Quan Rong.

Checked his age first, fifty-two, a year older than her father.

Seeing he was unmarried, Qiao Yuxian sighed in relief.

"I found out." Chu Zhengran’s voice came from behind her.

Qiao Yuxian looked up, "You really walk silently."

Chu Zhengran chuckled, "Jealous, huh?"

"A little bit," Qiao Yuxian admitted.

Chu Zhengran sat behind her, "Guess how old that man is?"

"Fifty-two," Qiao Yuxian stated.

"You looked it up?" Chu Zhengran was surprised.

Qiao Yuxian waved her phone, "Just checked. So Mr. Chu, for someone between forty and sixty, what’s the best comfort?"

"Uh..." Chu Zhengran thought seriously, "Everyone has their aspirations, different pursuits."

"Thank you, I do feel comforted," Qiao Yuxian said.

Chu Zhengran smiled, "It’s about to officially start."

Qiao Yuxian and Lu Muyao remained silent.

This meant the night’s events were also about to begin.

"Has Yanjing arrived?" Chu Zhengran asked.

"I’ll ask." Qiao Yuxian messaged Gu Yanjing, "By the way, Qin Xia said take care of yourself and don’t overdo it."

"It’s alright, I’ve long recovered." Chu Zhengran said, "If I can’t beat them, I’ll just run."

Qiao Yuxian smiled a bit and sent a message to Gu Yanjing.

...

Gu Yanjing received the message while sitting in his car, browsing online.

What he saw now differed from what Qiao Yuxian had seen then.

What Qiao Yuxian saw were analyses of the Gu Group, analyses of Gu Yanjing.

What Gu Yanjing saw now.

Were discussions about Qiao Yuxian.

[Qiao Yuxian is really too beautiful, like an innocent little fox. Obedient, clean, yet alluring.]

[Honestly, how does someone this gorgeous exist? Her figure is fantastic too. Such a slender waist yet so well-endowed.]

[Looks like not only does Qiao Yuxian eat well, but Gu Yanjing eats equally well.]

[Today’s outfit. Gentle and steady, yet gives off a refreshing vibe.] 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

[Actually, since Mr. Gu has disappeared, isn’t it fair for everyone to pursue Qiao Yuxian now?]

[I bet even when Mr. Gu was around, there were plenty pursuing Qiao Yuxian.]

[At the banquet scene. Planning to ask for her contact details after it ends.]

[Drafting a pursuit plan overnight.]

[I’ve decided, I’ll woo her first, then have two kids in three years.]

[Not kidding, I’ve really taken a liking to her. Truly started to fall for her. Planning to ask some friends about it.]

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