novelraw Chapter 446: Spent 6 billion to buy a necklace
Chapter 446: Spent 6 billion to buy a necklace
Xing Quan was driving in front, glancing through the rearview mirror at the person sitting in the back seat, who looked heartbroken as she stared out the window, her hands tightly clasped together, clearly indicating she was really nervous at the moment.It showed she was afraid of the answer.
Xing Quan quickly retracted his gaze, saying seriously, "Madam, I’m really not clear about the connection between President Xiao and Miss Qiao. You would need to ask President Xiao directly about this matter."
"Ha! You don’t know?" Song Song’s expression suddenly relaxed a bit, but her tone was increasingly worrisome, "Oh, I forgot, you’re his person, how could you tell me the truth?"
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Xing Quan instinctively felt a chill down his back; this Madam was indeed quite different from before. If she was likened to a pure and harmless little white rabbit before, now she was more like a porcupine ready to raise her spikes at any disagreement...
However, the essence hadn’t changed.
Things he could easily see through, with President Xiao’s sharp eyes, would surely not go unnoticed.
But this matter really was a bit odd this time, even though it could be explained very simply!
Sometimes all a woman needs is an explanation, and the less you explain, the more she’ll imagine into it, creating scenes in her head that have never happened, thus trapping herself in a strange loop.
However, President Xiao and Miss Qiao’s relationship indeed was hard to explain. After all, President Xiao had once been willing to spend sixty million on a necklace for Miss Qiao during a proposal...
But as for Madam, to this day... not even a ring.
Thinking of it that way, it really is a bit pitiable.
Not long after, Xing Quan drove Song Song to the villa halfway up the mountain; for a moment, he didn’t know what to say, as a dutiful subordinate he could only say, "Madam, President Xiao has actually been very busy lately, which is why his tone was a bit harsh today. Don’t take it to heart. I think once he’s done with this busy period, he’ll give you a reasonable explanation."
Upon hearing this, Song Song’s heart softened, "I heard from friends that the Xiao Family encountered big trouble this time, is that right?"
"...Well." Xing Quan’s expression paused slightly, "Someone is causing trouble behind the scenes."
"Can he... manage to deal with that?"
Xing Quan’s expression showed brief concern but then quickly turned optimistic, saying, "Madam, you probably don’t know President Xiao’s capabilities well. I’ve been by his side for so long and haven’t seen anything he cannot handle. President Xiao is always surprising."
At this moment, Song Song suddenly fell into deep thought; perhaps she really didn’t understand him.
In fact, he had never given her a chance to understand.
Song Song barely managed a smile, "I’ll head inside; you take care on your way back."
Xing Quan realized he might have said something wrong, wanting to explain but she had already turned to walk towards the villa entrance...
"Oh! Xing Quan, knowing Madam is in a sensitive period, what were you thinking opening your mouth like that?!"
Just as Xing Quan prepared to return to the company, he received a call, immediately answering as soon as he saw the caller ID, not daring to neglect, "President Xiao."
"Yes, I just sent Madam home. Okay, I’ll come back immediately."
"..."
Ending the call, Xing Quan immediately started the car, skillfully turning the steering wheel, "This couple’s interaction is really strange; clearly, they care for each other!"
...
As soon as Song Song entered the house, she saw Sister-in-law Zhou directing maids in cleaning. Seeing her arrival, Zhou walked over in surprise, reaching to pull the luggage from her hand, "Young Madam, you’re back!"
"Why did you come back so soon? Young Master said it would take at least two or three months!"
Song Song’s expression was somewhat blank, she didn’t quite catch what Sister-in-law Zhou was chattering about; she only wanted to know the story between Xiao Jinghuai and Qiao Yu...
Clearly, aside from Xing Quan, Sister-in-law Zhou was also potentially someone who knew.
"Sister-in-law Zhou, I want to ask you something."
"Young Madam, what matter?"
Sister-in-law Zhou saw the girl’s nervous expression and speculated, "Is it about the Young Master’s company matters? Don’t worry! No matter how severe the problem, the Young Master will find a way to resolve it. He’s like that, encountering tricky issues, doesn’t like to talk much, surely making you worried!"
Song Song raised her thin brows, "Sister-in-law Zhou, it’s not about that, it’s about another matter."
"Uh, another matter? What else?"
Could she be asking about Bao Bei?
Bao Bei’s background has always been a taboo, and the specifics are not very clear to her either...
But this matter will surely come to light one day. The only one who might clarify it would probably be Young Master himself.
Song Song looked at Sister-in-law Zhou, her gaze calm and unwavering, but in her heart, waves of turmoil were rising, "Sister-in-law Zhou, I want to know what the connection is between him and Qiao Yu? Does he... like Qiao Yu?"
Sister-in-law Zhou was startled; she did not expect her to ask about this.
"Young Madam, I’m not quite sure about this matter either. Why would you think the Young Master likes Miss Qiao?"
Sister-in-law Zhou smiled awkwardly, "Now Miss Qiao is the Young Master’s uncle’s fiancée, wouldn’t it violate seniority if it’s as Young Madam says?"
Song Song pondered for a moment, feeling that Sister-in-law Zhou’s words made sense but didn’t rule out the possibility...
"Sister-in-law Zhou, previously when we lived at the old residence together, didn’t you notice anything odd about Qiao Yu and Uncle? They are supposedly engaged, yet have little interaction, appearing very unfamiliar."
"Really?"
Sister-in-law Zhou thought that the Young Madam’s intelligence after amnesia was really advancing.
Song Song narrowed her eyes in inquiry, "Isn’t it true?"
Sister-in-law Zhou saw that she couldn’t quite muddle through, then quickly shifted the topic, raising a hand to point at a maid slacking off, "Hey! Who gave you permission to rest? Get back to cleaning, has that area been wiped?"
"Young Madam, you see I’m actually quite busy. Managing such a large place alone, if I don’t keep a close watch, they slack off, I’ve... still got to get busy."
Song Song saw her hesitant demeanor, knowing she was hiding something, deepening her inner unease, "Alright, then you go ahead, I’ll go to my room to rest for a while."
"Okay, sure—"
Sister-in-law Zhou watched her go upstairs and took a deep breath, murmuring, "Oh! Why suddenly ask about Qiao Yu?"
Song Song returned to her room without opening her luggage, simply placing it aside, collapsing onto the bed, instinctively smelling the bedding which held his scent, a faint elegant fragrance...
Since neither Xing Quan nor Sister-in-law Zhou would tell her, she could only wait for him to come back and ask directly.
Song Song waited alone in the room for a long while, but instead of Xiao Jinghuai’s return, what she received was a call from Qiao Yu inviting her out...
As dusk fell, when Song Song went downstairs, Sister-in-law Zhou had already started preparing dinner; seeing her come down, she asked in confusion, "Young Madam, are you going out now?"
"Mm."
"Then have dinner before you go!"
Song Song, while changing shoes, said, "No, I don’t have much appetite. Wait for him to come back and eat with him!"
Sister-in-law Zhou shrugged helplessly, "During this period, the company is busy, Young Master hasn’t really been home; the place lacks people, every meal is just Bao Bei eating alone."
Song Song was about to step out when she paused slightly, feeling a little sorry for that proud little guy, "...I’ll try to come back earlier."