novelraw Chapter 1001 - 910: A Woman’s Schemes
Chapter 1001 - 910: A Woman’s Schemes
Hua Tiantian’s soft, sticky voice came from the receiver, "Yes, yes, Jiaojiao, Miao Miao, and I are going out for dinner. Do you want to join us?"Su Lan hesitated for a moment, but of course, it was all an act for Hua Tiantian.
"You gals are going out, would it be appropriate for me to join? Would I interrupt your girl talk?"
Hua Tiantian giggled, "No way. We are sisters, and you’re our good friend. You’ll become one of the sisters too. After all, sisters evolve from good friends."
Su Lan thought to herself, of course, sisters evolve from good friends, and rivals sometimes evolve from besties. Really can’t tell what Hua Tiantian is thinking, admitting to such ridiculous logic.
Su Lan thought one thing but said another, "I’m really envious of you, having so many good friends and sisters. I’m working alone in A City, and it really can be lonely sometimes."
Not refusing, nor opposing, just letting Hua Tiantian take the initiative.
Sure enough, Hua Tiantian said, "We’re all your friends. So, don’t hesitate. Join our sisterhood!"
After hanging up the phone, Su Lan shrugged at Mo Wenwan, "Sister Mo, once my plan starts, it can’t end. Are you ready?"
Mo Wenwan thought: What’s your plan got to do with me? I’m just the one putting in effort behind the scenes.
Mo Wenwan didn’t take it seriously and nodded.
Su Lan said, "Alright, I’ll contact you tonight."
On the other side, Hua Tiantian hung up the phone. Xu Jiaojiao asked her, "Did Su Lan agree?"
Hua Tiantian nodded, "She’s coming over soon."
Qin Miaomiao asked, "Are we waiting for her here, or at the restaurant?"
Hua Tiantian exclaimed, "Oh, I forgot to ask. I’ll call her again."
Qin Miaomiao watched Hua Tiantian’s serious side profile as she dialed, feeling a sense of wonder: Hua Tiantian is so naive, never thinking badly of anyone, so to her, everyone is good and treats her well.
But Qin Miaomiao, observing coldly, noticed Su Lan totally had Hua Tiantian wrapped around her finger during that call.
Strangely, Xu Jiaojiao seemed to be accustomed to it.
The most reasonable explanation is that this dynamic between Hua Tiantian and Su Lan often plays out in front of Xu Jiaojiao.
If it happens often, so be it. What truly unsettles Qin Miaomiao is that neither she nor Xu Jiaojiao, being Hua Tiantian’s closest friends, have resorted to scheming, manipulating, or putting on airs around Hua Tiantian. Su Lan’s treatment of Hua Tiantian clearly shows she’s using her.
Qin Miaomiao had her own considerations, but her face showed no emotion, waiting quietly for Hua Tiantian to finish the call.
Hua Tiantian said, "Su Lan is on her way. I’ll send her the address, and we’ll head to the restaurant first."
This time, Qin Miaomiao chose a private kitchen restaurant. It’s said the owner’s ancestors served as Imperial Chefs, passing down a royal recipe. Whether that’s just hype or genuine history, the room decoration in this private kitchen follows Ming and Qing dynasty architecture: a screen upon entry, palace fans and incense burners on the sides, with cranes, a throne, and a footstool ahead...
The dark red lacquer and bright yellow base show great thought went into it.
Hua Tiantian knew Lu Qing was hosting and expected Qin Miaomiao and Lu Qing to display their affection openly, so she called her Mr. Meng.
Meng Yan, after the previous incident of not picking up calls, understood Hua Tiantian’s quirks and would always hand his phone to his secretary before meetings, instructing them to ensure any call from Hua Tiantian gets through.