411: Grandmother called

Grandmother called

Jia Yuze was about to drive off.1

"Jia Yuze, hold on. I have something to tell you. It's related to Qiao Qing."

Seeing that he was about to leave, Sun Qinglian hurriedly said, "I don't know how long you've known Qiao Qing, but she just broke up with her boyfriend recently. Do you really not mind her rushing into a relationship with you?

"Qiao Qing loved her boyfriend and they've known each other for couple of years. The feelings they had for each other are incomparable. Qiao Qing definitely hasn't forgotten about him yet since they just broke up. However, she's in a relationship with you now. Aren't you worried that she has another motive?"

"Qiao Qing has recently encountered some troubles and her emotions are especially worrying. I had a quarrel with her because of a small misunderstanding some time ago, and until now, she's still angry with me. She won't answer my calls. Even though I want to help her, I can't do anything. I'm really worried that Qiao Qing will do something irrational."

On the surface, it seemed that Sun Qinglian was very concerned about Qiao Qing. However, anyone paying enough attention could tell that she had another intention.

She was hinting that Jia Yuze was just Qiao Qing's rebound love. It meant that Qiao Qing did not really love Jia Yuze, but she was just using him so that she could forget Shen Yong.

Any man who heard something like that would definitely feel uncomfortable. Besides, there was no man who liked a woman who was only using him to forget her ex-boyfriend. Even if this was the truth, a man would definitely refuse to accept it.

This would directly hurt his pride. When she was done, Sun Qinglian thought that Jia Yuze would definitely be angry. Unexpectedly, the man's gaze was icy and his voice was so cold that it made people tremble, "Are you done?"

Sun Qinglian was startled and there was a surprised look on her face. She didn't think he would react like this.

"Jia Yuze, you…"

"Shut up!" Jia Yuze coldly remarked, "No matter what kind of person she is, she's a woman who I like. Even if she has a motive for getting closer to me or is just trying to forget her ex, I'm willing to let her use me.

"A woman like you who makes people sick is not worthy of being her cousin. If I hear you bad-mouth her again, don't blame me for being unkind."

After that, he shut his car window and drove his sleek car away. Soon, the fast sleek car disappeared after turning into a tree-lined corner.

Sun Qinglian stood at the same place. Her face was pale and she was so angry that she almost fainted. She bit her lip tightly and her nails broke after she dug them too deeply in her palms. There was a cruel look on her previously delicate face.

Damn him!

Was that man submitting to Qiao Qing? He was protecting her like that. He even said that he was willing to be used? Was he crazy?

This was the first time Sun Qinglian met a man who did not care about her at all. From the start to the end, that man didn't even look at her in the eye. He even said that she made people sick!

Since a young age, she had been sought after by the opposite sex and no man had treated her this coldly before. This was truly a huge blow to her. 

However, she could not remain calm. She had to snatch Jia Yuze from Qiao Qing. He was the only heir of the Jia family. If she managed to seduce him, her life would be set.

This was the first time Sun Qinglian was given the slip by a man. Furthermore, it was by a man she was attracted to, so she was even more reluctant to let it go. If Qiao Qing could manage to wangle Jia Yuze, then she also could do so without a doubt!

She had already snatched Shen Yong from Qiao Qing, so this handsome and noble man would face a similar fate.

Although she had taken a blow from the man's nonchalant indifference, her desire to conquer was also ignited.

A man with such good conditions was not easy to obtain, after all. Not to mention how extraordinary and elite he looked. It was absolutely normal for him to be arrogant.

Her desire to obtain him was parallel with his level of arrogance and indifference. She didn't believe she would ever fail to obtain a man.

Sun Qinglian took out her cellphone from her pocket and made a call, "Mother.."

*

After her college classes ended for the day, Qiao Qing gathered her belongings and stepped out into the late afternoon sun. The campus was bustling with students heading in different directions, but she felt a sense of relief as she looked forward to the upcoming weekend. As she walked towards the campus exit, she pulled out her phone to check her messages.

Just as she was about to put her phone back into her bag, a notification popped up, and she saw her mother's name on the screen. Curious, she opened the message, and her heart skipped a beat as she read, "Grandma called. We need to visit her today."

Now that she had to visit her grandmother's house, the smile of Qiao Qing's face disappeared. She didn't like going to her grandma's house because every time she went there she had an unpleasant experience.

As she reached home, Mother Qiao saw her daughter's crestfallen face and sighed, "It's okay, we will come back early."

"Okay," Mother Qiao's words did not cheer Qiao Qing up. 

Her children didn't like to go to visit their grandmother, and Xia Ling didn't like to go either. However, after all, she was her own mother, so she could not visit all year long if she didn't wish to. However, if Old Madam Xia called by herself, they had to go.

Xia Ling sighed deeply and said, "No matter what your grandmother says, turn a deaf ear and don't take her words to heart."

Qiao Qing nodded somberly.

*

Mother Qiao and Qiao Qing arrived at the Xia family home with very heavy hearts.

As they approached the house, the housekeeper of the Xia family opened the door. They had just walked in, and, before they could see anyone, they heard lively chattering and laughter from the living room.

Sun Qinglian's soft voice was easy to identify amid the laughter.

"Qinglian is so likable," Old Madame Xia could also be heard talking and laughing. 

When Mother Qiao and Qiao Qing entered the living room, they saw Old Madame Xia sitting on the sofa, with Sun Qinglian snuggled in her arms.

Upon seeing the mother-daughter duo arrive, the smile on the Old Madame's face disappeared.

"Mom," Seeing her reaction, Xia Ling felt uncomfortable and her greeting came out cold.

Old Madam Xia nodded lightly. 

"Grandma," Qiao Qing begins softly, "I hope you are well today."

"How can I be well? As long as you are present, I cannot be well," Old Madam Xia lashed out at Qiao Qing suddenly.

Mother Qiao was shocked on seeing her mother's reaction towards Qiao Qing. She immediately shielded Qiao Qing, "Mom, what are you saying? If you don't like us, why did you call us?"

Old Madame Xia glared at her fiercely and asked, "I don't like you? How can I like you? Your daughter has such a face and yet she is going around seducing men. What did you teach her?"

"What did I teach her? Who said that my daughter is seducing men?" Mother Qiao glanced at Sun Qinglian who was fidgeting with her fingers nervously.

"How does it matter who said this? Isn't this the truth? The heir of Jia family, is it? Do you thing that this girl deserves that young man? Who gave her the confidence to seduce him?" Old Madame Xia was so angry that her hands were shaking as she pointed at Qiao Qing.

Mother Qiao was initially confused at Old Madame's behavior. But as soon as her eyes fell on her sister and Sun Qinglian, she came to a realization. She smirked at Old Madam Xia's words, "If Qing Qing is not worthy of Jia Yuze, then who do you think is?"

"Obviously it is Qinglian," Old Madam Xia said proudly, "Our Qinglian is beautiful and loving unlike this scarred face daughter of yours. You should not let Xia family's name go down the drain by letting your ugly daughter be with the heir of Jia family."

Mother Qiao was so angry on hearing Old Madam Xia's words that if the latter was not her mother, Mother Qiao would have beaten her up. 

Mother Qiao took a deep breath and said, "If you think Sun Qinglian is more worthy for Jia Yuze, she can go after him. Why have you called us here? What do you want from us?"

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