novelraw Chapter 120 Starve Your Grandma
Chapter 120 Starve Your Grandma
The guests rose and left in twos and threes, and Su Qiu also slowly stood up.
As soon as the three of them went downstairs, several men in suits came up to them with warm smiles on their faces.
He was clearly waiting to strike up a conversation with her, hoping to make an impression on this "K" who was making her first public appearance.
"Mr. K, it's a pleasure to meet you." A slightly overweight middle-aged man was the first to hand over his business card.
"I am Zhang Qiming from Dingsheng Group. I have long admired your name, and it is truly an honor to meet you today."
The white fox stepped forward and took the business card.
Su Qiu simply nodded in acknowledgment, her gaze calm and unwavering.
Another man wearing gold-rimmed glasses quickly followed:
"Mr. K, Lei Dongjia has prepared a dinner in the banquet hall behind. It's all family here. Let's have a simple meal together."
This way, we can fulfill our duty as hosts.
"No, I have something to do." Su Qiu's voice remained cold, and she walked straight to the door without stopping.
For her, these social engagements were far less important than the work at hand; meals were just a minor matter.
She gained more than just that pink diamond at today's auction.
At that moment, my phone vibrated in my pocket.
It was a message sent by a subordinate in charge of external intelligence.
Regarding the latest developments of Su Qian.
The message said...
Su Qian eventually settled in the area where the western and southern borders of the continent of Fudana meet.
She is still under surveillance, but it is not yet possible to determine which faction she has sided with.
To the west lies the Lin family's territory, and to the south, the Shadow Alliance.
There is a section of the border where other small forces gather, a blurred area where various small forces infiltrate and engage in tug-of-war, a mixed bag of people.
Or rather, each border has several areas where smaller factions are entrenched.
It serves as a buffer zone between major powers.
Su Qiu walked out of the Mei Ye Club, the evening breeze ruffling her hair, a sharp glint in her eyes.
She raised her hand to signal the car waiting outside and said to the driver:
"Back to headquarters."
"It's the boss."
The black lion and the white fox followed closely behind and sat down.
The moment the car door closed, she took out her phone and sent a message to the other party:
"Keep a close eye on Su Qian and don't let her escape surveillance. Contact us again if you have any news."
The other party replied, "Understood, boss."
……
Shen Yi was restless in his bedroom, glancing at his phone every now and then. The screen was dark and there was no movement.
He simply got up to take a shower, but he kept clutching his phone in his hand, completely unaware that soap splattered onto the screen.
"Buzz—"
The moment his phone vibrated, Shen Yi grabbed it almost reflexively.
He hastily wiped the water off his hands and swiped the screen, his bathrobe straps hanging loosely around his waist, revealing a glimpse of his smooth waistline.
Why did it take you so long to call me?
His voice was slightly hoarse, as if he had just come out of hot water, and contained a hint of barely perceptible urgency.
On the other end of the video call, Su Qiu looked at the person on the screen.
Her cheeks were flushed from the steam, and her wet black hair clung to her forehead and neck, with a few playful strands hanging down to the back of her head.
Those usually cool eyes were now glistening with moisture, as if covered by a layer of mist.
It conveyed a sense of grievance and anticipation, like a puppy waiting for its owner to come home.
Su Qiu's heart softened, and the corners of her lips curved almost imperceptibly: "I just finished." She paused, then said, "I'll have someone send the pink diamond to you; it'll arrive tomorrow morning."
"No," Shen Yi immediately shook his head, his tone stubborn. "I want you to give it to me yourself."
Su Qiu looked at his expression, feeling both helpless and amused, and nodded in agreement:
"Okay, go dry your hair. It's getting cooler in the fall, be careful not to catch a cold."
"Okay."
Shen Yi then remembered something, quickly placed his phone on the sink, picked up a towel to dry his hair, and mumbled something.
"I'm leaving Su Qian to you. I'll keep an eye on things at the prison and let you know if there's any movement."
"Don't worry," Su Qiu replied, "Su Qian shouldn't go to save those people; only a fool would."
She paused, a glint of clarity flashing in her eyes. "She just escaped and is still wanted in the mainland. Bringing a few burdens along is just asking for trouble, unless she wants to be caught again."
Also, the person who helped her really had that much ability.
Shen Yi paused in his hair-drying motion, then, realizing it made sense, he couldn't help but chuckle.
"Indeed, if she were to actually do that, she would be hopelessly stupid."
Su Qiu hummed in response to the screen.
Shen Yi was silent for a few seconds, as if he had mustered up his courage, before stammering out:
"Um... there's something I'd like to discuss with you."
"What is it?" Su Qiu looked up at the person on the screen who was still drying their hair.
"Of course it's our relationship." Shen Yi pouted, his tone a little aggrieved. "Now everyone's saying I'm single, and at banquets and parties, there are always clueless women trying to pounce on me. It's so annoying."
Su Qiu raised an eyebrow, instantly understanding his meaning: "You mean, to make it official?"
"Yes, yes, yes!"
Shen Yi nodded hurriedly, his eyes sparkling as he stared at the screen, afraid that she would refuse at any moment. He immediately switched to a coquettish tone, drawing out the last syllable.
"Su Qiu~ Please, just make our relationship clear a little, so those women won't have any more ideas and I can have some peace and quiet. Please, please~ Okay, Qiu Qiu~"
As he spoke, he deliberately winked at the camera.
He looked like a puppy wagging its tail, begging for food, completely unlike his usual aloof CEO persona.
Su Qiu was amused by his sudden display of affection and burst out laughing. The coldness in her eyes completely melted away, replaced by gentle ripples.
"Can."
"Really?!" Shen Yi's eyes widened instantly, as if he couldn't believe his ears, and then a bright smile broke out on his face.
"Great! No one will dare bother me anymore!"
He proudly raised his chin, his lips curling up in a smug smile, revealing a smug look of "I've succeeded."
Water droplets, still wet from being dried, dripped down the ends of her hair, but she didn't bother to wipe them away.
Seeing his overjoyed expression, Su Qiu's heart melted, and her tone softened even more:
"Alright, stop grinning like an idiot and hurry up and dry your hair before going to bed."
Shen Yi pouted at the screen, his tone slightly cheeky: "Let's chat a little longer~"
Su Qiu raised an eyebrow, a mischievous smile in her eyes: "You can't bear to part with me?"
Shen Yi's eyes flickered, but he stubbornly said, "It's...it's not much, just a little bit."
"Oh, just a little bit," Su Qiu drawled, teasing him deliberately, "If it's just a little bit, what's the point of talking?"
"Hey, hey, I was just kidding, I was just kidding," Shen Yi quickly waved his hand, a blush creeping up his face. "I really hate to part with you! I really hate to part with you!"
Su Qiu's smile deepened: "You missed me a lot, didn't you?"
"Mmm! I miss you so much," Shen Yi nodded vigorously, his tone urgent and earnest, "I miss you so much that I can hardly eat."
Su Qiu looked at his reddened ears and deliberately put on a stern face: "I don't believe you, I just think you're hungry."
Shen Yi was stunned for a moment, not reacting immediately, and blurted out, "Hungry my ass! I'm not hungry at all!"
"I didn't mean that kind of hunger," Su Qiu added slowly, her teasing glint in her eyes impossible to hide.
It took Shen Yi a full three seconds to realize what was happening. His cheeks flushed bright red, like a boiled shrimp. Embarrassed, he turned away and growled at the screen:
"Shut up!"
Seeing his flustered state, Su Qiu's eyes were practically overflowing with laughter, and she deliberately dragged out her words:
"Sigh, how about..."
"I don't want to!"
Shen Yi interrupted without thinking, his voice slightly breathy, his ears turning bright red.