Chapter 13: Qiao Lan Dared to Strip Qiao Yue’s Clothes

Backstage at Fashion Week

Qiao Yue, dressed in the opening show outfit, stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling mirror, beautiful and proud. She was brimming with confidence, believing she would win magnificently.

She saw Tian Tian sitting in the corner, and couldn’t resist taunting her, “Why haven’t you left yet? Are you waiting for Qiao Lan to save the day?”

Tian Tian didn’t want to pay attention to Qiao Yue. She lowered her head to look at her phone, ignoring her.

An Xin arrived with her friends to cheer for Qiao Yue. She overheard Qiao Yue’s words and arrogantly looked at Tian Tian, “Qiao Lan won’t be coming. You should pack up and leave.”

She had just received a call from the security personnel. They had successfully blocked Qiao Lan at the door.

Qiao Lan couldn’t get through to her father and had already left.

Tian Tian looked at their smug faces and sneered, “The show hasn’t started yet. No one knows who will be laughing last.”

Qiao Yue shook her head, “You really won’t learn until you see the coffin.”

An Xin chimed in, “Tian Tian, your work ability is undeniable, but unfortunately, you’ve misjudged people and chosen the wrong side.”

“Yeah, why choose someone like Qiao Lan, who’s like a stray dog?”

“Birds of a feather flock together. Being with Qiao Lan, maybe your end will be the same.”

They kept taking turns, belittling Qiao Lan.

Tian Tian couldn’t take it anymore.

She hadn’t known Qiao Lan for long, but she knew she was talented and capable. Even after leaving Qiao Corporation, she could find a better platform.

Tian Tian sarcastically said, “I’m happy to hear you categorize me and Qiao Lan together. After all, she’s so excellent. Being like her is an honor!”

Qiao Yue and her group turned green with anger.

An Xin’s eyes twirled, “Yueyue, Tian Tian specifically came back from overseas for the show. We can’t push her to the brink. Why don’t we let her appear after you?”

Having international supermodel Tian Tian as Qiao Yue’s foil would definitely create buzz.

Qiao Yue’s eyes lit up, “Okay.”

Tian Tian witnessed the shameless nature of this group for the first time. Her face flushed red, and her hands clenched into fists.

If it wasn’t for her own future, she would have punched them.

Qiao Lan’s clear and melodious voice, like a heavenly sound, echoed in Tian Tian’s ears, “Who gave you the authority to decide?”

Everyone turned towards the entrance.

Qiao Lan was wearing a black suit today. The tailored design was sleek and elegant, highlighting her perfect curves. The sharp suit pants were paired with high heels.

Her long hair was styled into sexy waves, cascading over her shoulders, making her face even more exquisite. Light makeup and red lips made her look cold and alluring, radiating an aura of power.

Qiao Yue looked at An Xin, her eyes filled with questions.

Hadn’t she taken care of everything?

An Xin asked in surprise, “Qiao Lan, how did you get in?”

Qiao Lan calmly crossed her arms, “The stadium isn’t your home. Just because you don’t want me to enter, doesn’t mean I can’t.”

“What if you did get in?” Qiao Yue refused to back down, “I’m the Qiao family’s daughter. Do I not even have the right to walk the opening show?”

“Of course you do.”

As soon as Qiao Lan finished speaking, Tian Tian looked at her in confusion.

Wasn’t she here to support her?

Qiao Yue’s lips curled into a smile. She was about to say that Qiao Lan was being sensible, but then she heard Qiao Lan say slowly, “You can walk the opening show for all the brands under Qiao Corporation, but you have no right to walk the opening show for Lan Xin.”

“Why don’t I have the right?”

“You don’t need to know the reason. Just take off your clothes.”

Qiao Yue felt humiliated, “My father agreed to it.”

Qiao Lan dialed Qiao Zhenyuan’s phone in front of them and put it on speaker.

Qiao Lan reprimanded him without giving him any face, “It’s only been a few days since grandpa last disciplined you, and you’re already acting stupid?”

Without giving Qiao Zhenyuan a chance to speak, Qiao Lan continued, “Let’s not even talk about Qiao Yue’s infamous reputation. Letting her walk the opening show would be tarnishing Lan Xin’s image. Moreover, Tian Tian is the model Lan personally chose for the opening show. You arbitrarily replaced her with Qiao Yue. Are you trying to chase her away and make Qiao Corporation go bankrupt?”

Lan is the chief designer of Lan Xin. Lan Xin’s current glory is all thanks to her.

If she leaves, Qiao Corporation will truly be finished.

Qiao Zhenyuan hadn’t thought that much. He felt guilty and ashamed, “You and Lan are good friends. Can’t you say a few good words for Yueyue?”

Qiao Lan asked back, “Can her black history disappear with a few good words?”

Qiao Zhenyuan remained silent for a moment, but ultimately chose the company’s future. He said in a deep voice, “I’ll talk to Yueyue.”

Qiao Yue hadn’t expected Qiao Lan to be so disrespectful to Qiao Zhenyuan, and Qiao Zhenyuan actually backed down. This made her lose face.

She blushed with shame and yelled, “Dad, I have to walk the opening show.”

Qiao Lan directly ended the call and looked at the row of bodyguards outside the door, “Take her out.”

Since she had come in, she had definitely made preparations.

Qiao Yue saw the strong bodyguards and instinctively wanted to run. Before she could take a step, she was grabbed by a man.

Qiao Lan looked at her expressionlessly, “Do you want to take off your clothes yourself, or do you want the bodyguards to do it for you?”

Qiao Yue tightly covered her chest, her eyes blazing with anger, “Qiao Lan, why are you doing this to me? You dare to strip me? Dad and grandpa won’t let you get away with this.”

Qiao Lan glanced at the time, she had no time to waste on her nonsense, and ordered in a low voice, “Take her to the dressing room to change.”

The bodyguards dragged Qiao Yue away.

Qiao Yue screamed, struggling with all her might, but she was no match for the several men. She looked at her friends who were standing there dumbfounded and yelled, “What are you all looking at? Come help me!”

An Xin and the others were shocked by the fierce Qiao Lan.

They couldn’t believe that Qiao Lan would be so daring.

Moreover, judging by Qiao Zhenyuan’s tone, not only had he not thrown Qiao Lan out, but he was also afraid of her.

They heard Qiao Yue’s shouts and finally snapped out of their daze, preparing to help her.

Qiao Lan’s faint voice echoed behind them, “Do you also want to be thrown out by the bodyguards?”

She kindly reminded them, “There are many people outside.”

An Xin and the others glanced at the bodyguards outside the door and their feet retreated involuntarily.

Qiao Lan even dared to strip Qiao Yue’s clothes, what else wouldn’t she dare to do?

They were all famous and influential ladies in Hai City. If they were thrown out by the bodyguards, they would lose face.

Qiao Lan clapped her hands in approval, “Those who know when to yield are the wise.”

Tian Tian scoffed, “You truly understand the essence of language. You can make plastic sisterhood sound so pure and innocent.”

Qiao Lan was speechless, “You’re actually telling the truth.”

An Xin and the others: “…”

Qiao Yue was about to cry from anger. Seeing that she was about to be dragged into the dressing room, she finally got scared, “Let me go! I’ll take it off myself!”

If the story of the bodyguards stripping her clothes got out, she would be unable to show her face in public, let alone marry into the Chu family.