Chapter 9: Thanking the Sponsor’s Generosity

Qiao Yue and her mother stood in the corridor, trying to eavesdrop.

With a bang, Qiao Lan closed the door.

The two women were met with a cold shoulder and left in disappointment.

Qiao Lan sat by the bedside, picking up an apple to peel.

Old Qiao: “Lanlan, are you mad at me?”

“No, the company is Grandpa’s, whatever decision you make is right.”

She was just managing it for him.

Old Qiao said with affection: “You little girl, you say you’re not mad, but I know you’re upset with me inside.”

Qiao Lan pursed her lips and didn’t speak.

How could she not be mad?

Old Qiao was clearly healthy, yet he used her concern for him to deceive her.

He didn’t know how anxious she was on her way to the hospital, the short half-hour journey felt like an eternity, she wished she could fly here.

But she was met with a bucket of cold water, her heart turned cold.

She didn’t expose Old Qiao, but after this incident, she felt even more disappointed in the Qiao family.

Old Qiao said firmly: “You and Yueyue are both my granddaughters, no matter who gets into trouble, I won’t stand idly by.”

Qiao Lan hummed in response, but didn’t take it to heart.

Years of struggle had taught her not to trust anyone, relying on herself was the best option.

But she had to make it clear.

“Grandpa, I don’t object to Qiao Yue joining the design department, I will also find a good designer to guide her, but I will never manage her affairs, I hope you don’t make it difficult for me.”

She and Qiao Yue didn’t see eye to eye anyway, and after this incident, she would be merciful if she didn’t make Qiao Yue’s life miserable.

“Good.”

Old Qiao was already pushing Qiao Lan’s limits, if he made any more unreasonable demands, it would backfire.

Old Qiao asked with concern: “Lanlan, are you really married? Or are you just making a show to break off the engagement with the Chu family?”

Qiao Lan asked sarcastically: “Grandpa, in your heart, do you think I’m someone who would casually sell my marriage?”

Old Qiao was speechless.

Qiao Lan seemed cold, but she was a sentimental person, she cared about her family more than anyone else, if it wasn’t to fulfill his dying wish, she wouldn’t have married Chu Zhiheng after knowing him for a month.

But after experiencing Chu Zhiheng’s betrayal and Old Qiao’s repeated pressure, she no longer cared about marriage.

Old Qiao wanted to explain: “Grandpa didn’t mean it that way.”

Qiao Lan didn’t want to listen: “I understand what you mean, Grandpa, you don’t need to explain anymore.”

All of Old Qiao’s explanations were to cover up his selfishness, listening to them would only make her feel worse.

Qiao Lan glanced at the time on her phone: “I have something to deal with, I’ll come to the hospital to see you another day.”

“Lanlan, when you’re not busy, bring your husband to see me,” Old Qiao said, “You’ve got to meet the family after getting married.”

Qiao Lan pondered for a moment before replying: “Okay.”

The ward door closed, Old Qiao closed his eyes, his face was calm and serene, it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.

…

Qiao Lan came out of the hospital and saw Mo Qian waiting by the side of the road.

He was sitting in the car, the window was half-open, and a woman was standing beside the car, she didn’t know what she said, but the man’s handsome face was filled with impatience.

“Get out, don’t make me say it again.”

The man’s deep, dark eyes held a chilling coldness.

The woman was speechless, she shrank her neck in fear, instinctively wanting to escape, but the man was too handsome, handsome enough to make her unable to move.

She gathered her courage and said boldly: “As long as you take me to my destination, the price is up to you!”

She had a deep longing in her eyes, Qiao Lan knew exactly what it meant.

She didn’t deny that Mo Qian possessed the kind of looks that all women coveted.

Well, it was just looks, because he was really too handsome.

Mo Qian’s temples throbbed, his big hand on the steering wheel revealed terrifying veins, his patience had reached its limit.

He caught a glimpse of the woman watching the show from the corner of his eye, and suddenly he smiled: “Wife, have you had enough?”

Although he was smiling, Qiao Lan could feel the anger radiating from him.

The word “wife” was laced with gritted teeth.

Qiao Lan coughed lightly and walked over, asserting her claim: “Sorry, my husband’s car is only for me to ride in.”

The woman looked Qiao Lan up and down, then scoffed: “He’s driving a taxi, anyone can ride in it as long as they pay.”

Mo Qian’s handsome face instantly turned black.

The assistant who was picking up the car at the 4S store felt a chill down his neck.

Qiao Lan smiled slightly: “Thank you for reminding me, I’ll sell this car later!”

She opened the car door and got in: “Let’s go, to the used car market!”

Mo Qian started the car, Qiao Lan saw the woman through the rearview mirror, she was grumbling and reluctantly leaving.

Qiao Lan rubbed her forehead, this man was really a troublemaker, she always felt that her life would be difficult in the future.

Mo Qian: “To sell the car?”

Qiao Lan leaned back: “I was just saying, don’t take it seriously.”

They were just in a contractual marriage, she wouldn’t interfere with the man’s decisions.

“So you mean, I can continue to drive a taxi, continue to be hit on by women, and it doesn’t matter if you have a green hat?”

Qiao Lan: “…”

That’s not what she meant…

Before she could explain, Mo Qian said again: “It seems you don’t mind the news of the Qiao Group president’s husband having an affair while married.”

Qiao Lan certainly minded such a scandal, but she said understandingly: “It’s your job, how can I make you lose your job because of my personal desires?”

After all, their marriage was temporary, she couldn’t support him for the rest of his life.

Mo Qian said with a hint of meaning: “The money you gave me is enough for an ordinary person to live comfortably for a lifetime.”

As long as he didn’t gamble or prostitute himself, he wouldn’t be able to spend five million yuan even if he lived a stable life.

Qiao Lan nodded: “That’s true.”

She thought for a moment and said: “Then let’s go to the used car market, when we get divorced, I’ll give you an extra severance pay.”

Mo Qian narrowed his eyes dangerously: “Should I thank the sponsor for their generosity?”

Qiao Lan waved her hand: “You’ve made such a big sacrifice for me, how can I let you suffer?”

“Thank you very much.”

“You’re welcome.”

Mo Qian: “…”

This woman seemed smart, but she couldn’t even understand the meaning behind his words.

Mo Qian didn’t argue with her, he drove straight to the used car market, he had been unhappy with this car for a long time.

…

Used Car Market

The boss walked out of his office casually, seeing that it was a taxi, he didn’t even bother.

“I suggest you take the car to the taxi company to sell it, I can’t sell it here for a good price.”

After spending half a day evaluating the car, he gave a price that was too low, and he was too lazy to waste his time.

The boss turned to leave, but his shoulder suddenly felt heavy, Mo Qian’s big hand pressed down on him: “You finish looking at it first, as for the price, you set it!”

The boss couldn’t help but mutter: “It’s not just you who says that.”

They would change their minds after giving the price.

Mo Qian’s cold voice was strong and unquestionable: “You look first!”

The boss’s scalp tingled, he felt like he had met a tough guy today, he could feel Mo Qian’s powerful aura, he didn’t dare to confront the man, and obediently went to inspect the car.

Qiao Lan on the side twitched her mouth.

Sure enough, it was the way of the little gangster boss, his word was law.