Chapter 157: Meeting The Legendary Fiance
Qiao Xi hurriedly took out her phone. [Third Brother, what’s the name of the big shot?]
Qin An replied: [I’m not too sure. The old man doesn’t know either. This person is very low-profile and has never revealed his real name. However, everyone in the scientific research institute calls him ‘God Lu’.]
Lu??
When Qiao Xi saw this word, she was instantly petrified. Her face was pale, and her voice trembled. “What is Mr. Lu doing in the Gu family?”
This important figure held precious elements in his hands. 20 million USD per gram. If it were this person…
As soon as she finished speaking, Mr. Lu replied with a smile, “I’m here to discuss the precious elements business with you.”
Qiao Xi: “??”
His surname and identity seemed to be a match, and he was also in the Gu family. Qiao Xi felt a chill surge into her heart and could not help but take a few steps back. “Then I won’t disturb you anymore, Mr. Lu. I’ll be going first.”
“Miss Qiao, you’re leaving just like that?”
Mr. Lu was all smiles, but his voice was still warm and humble. “Did I offend you in any way, Miss Qiao?”
Qiao Xi’s heart seemed to have been stuffed with a rock. The feeling was slightly indescribable.
Although the man in front of her looked gentle and polite, he gave off a sinister feeling.
His eyes were as cold as a venomous snake, causing Qiao Xi to shudder and smile awkwardly.
“Mr. Lu, you’re overthinking it. I have something urgent to attend to. Besides, this is the first time I’m meeting you. Why did you say that?”
The corners of Mr. Lu’s mouth curled up slightly. “If this is our first time meeting, why would you avoid me? You should know very well that you’re already married.”
Holy sh*t!
Qiao Xi’s heart jerked as she gulped.
The engagement at that time was just a joke. The big shot probably didn’t care about it at all. Hence, Qiao Xi didn’t take it seriously either and thought that the old man was just speaking casually.
Moreover, when Qiao Xi was 18, the old man anxiously looked for that big shot and asked about the engagement. That big shot refused at that time.
Things had already happened, so why was she still pretending here?
He was the one who was unwilling back then, but he was blaming her for getting married now. Was this person crazy?!
Qiao Xi’s face was filled with anger. “Mr. Lu, I don’t understand what you mean. I’ll get going first!”
“Miss Qiao—” He was about to say something when a cold voice sounded.
“Mr. Lu, you should call her Mrs. Gu.”
Gu Zheng slowly walked over and held Qiao Xi’s hand. “I’ll have Song Shiyu bring you back to your room to rest.”
Then, he said coldly, “Mr. Lu, please.”
Lu Yan glanced at Qiao Xi before leaving with Gu Zheng.
Song Shiyu asked anxiously, “Madam, do you know Lu Yan?”
Lu Yan was pestering Young Madam just now. It seemed that he was going to snatch her away! This person was too annoying. He wanted to compete with Young Master for everything. The funny thing was that he was not Young Master’s match at all.
Qiao Xi was instantly speechless: “…”
She could not explain at all that Lu Yan was her fiance.
However, she could not tell Song Shiyu this. She raised her eyebrows. “He must be very rich!”
Song Shiyu broke out in a cold sweat. “He’s far worse than Young Master!”
Qiao Xi was stunned for a moment. “Then he definitely holds a lot of authority!”
Song Shiyu guaranteed in a hurry, “Not as much as Young Master!”
Qiao Xi was speechless.
Since he could not compare to Gu Zheng in any way, what did the old man see in Lu Yan that he tried so hard to marry her to that man?
Qiao Xi silently sent a message to Qin An: [I saw the big shot!]
Qin An: [Is he handsome?]
Qiao Xi: [That big shot is nothing like that. He’s not as handsome as my husband, nor is he as rich and powerful as my husband. In short, he’s inferior to my husband in everything.]
Qin An was speechless.
When Qiao Xi sent another message, a red exclamation mark appeared on the screen.
Damn! She had been blacklisted!
…
Lu Yan stayed in the Gu family for only a moment before leaving. Song Shiyu was trembling with fear. “Young Master, Young Madam just asked me if Lu Yan is very rich!”
Gu Zheng raised an eyebrow. “Does she really need money?”
Song Shiyu gulped. “That Lu Yan must be up to no good. You have to be careful. Don’t let him snatch Young Madam away!”
Gu Zheng narrowed his eyes and was about to leave.
Song Shiyu quickly grabbed Gu Zheng. “Young Master, Young Master, calm down.”
Gu Zheng glanced at him indifferently. Song Shiyu quickly let go and advised him softly, “Young Master, think about it. Women like gentle men. Madam must like him too, which is why she was so close to Lu Yan earlier.”
The chauffeur who came to the Gu family’s house to pick them up and bring them back to Longwan Residential was speechless.
Assistant Song had taught Young Master Gu well, huh? But he shouldn’t ever teach Young Master Gu again.
However, Young Master seemed to really believe him!
Gu Zheng’s expression was serious as he left without saying anything.
Qiao Xi was chatting happily with Qin An when she turned around and saw Gu Zheng. She was immediately shocked. “Are you done?”
“We’re going home.”
Gu Zheng was a man of few words and said without batting an eyelid, “Lu Yan is not a simple person. Stay away from him in the future.”
Qiao Xi nodded. Actually, even if Gu Zheng did not tell her, she knew that Lu Yan was not an ordinary person. It was better not to come into contact with him.
Chapter 158: I’m Richer Than Lu Yan
“Qiao Xi, do you like money a lot?”
Qiao Xi: “…”
What was this?
Did she look like she was in need of money?
What was wrong with Young Master Gu today? He actually asked such a question.
“Not really.”
Qiao Xi replied truthfully that she was indeed not lacking money.
She suddenly thought of why Gu Zheng asked this question. It should be because of Lu Yan. If she were to compare herself to Lu Yan, she would of course not be considered rich.
The precious element he had in his hands was worth 20 million USD per gram. Furthermore, the output was small. Lu Yan must be extremely rich enough to have such a precious resource.
While Qiao Xi was thinking, Gu Zheng casually said, “I’m richer than Lu Yan.”
“??”
Qiao Xi was stunned, then came to a sudden understanding.
It turned out that Gu Zheng had asked her in a roundabout manner because he wanted to prove that he was richer than Lu Yan.
Gu Zheng smiled. “You like money, so you’ll definitely like me more.”
If Qiao Xi liked money, she would definitely like him more because he was richer than Lu Yan.
Qiao Xi’s heart jerked.
Everything he said before was just to lay the groundwork. What Gu Zheng said earlier was the main point.
After returning to their house’s living room, Gu Zheng’s words still echoed in Qiao Xi’s mind.
Qiao Xi wanted to ask Gu Zheng what he meant, but he went into the study after they returned and she fell asleep while waiting.
Qiao Xi was awakened by her phone ringing at seven in the morning.
Qiao Xi answered the call with sleepy eyes. Her mind was still in a mess. “Hello…”
The chancellor’s heart trembled as he trembled with fear. “Sorry, Qiao Xi, I woke you up.”
Qiao Xi gradually came back to her senses. She got up and walked to the window before clearing her throat. “Chancellor, what’s the matter?”
Seeing that she was not angry, the chancellor carefully said, “Qiao Xi, if you’re not busy, can you come to the university?”
Qiao Xi was supposed to be resting today. Something must have happened for the chancellor to call.
Before she could ask what it was, she heard an impatient voice—
“Chancellor Chen, there’s no need to be polite to a cheater. Get her to come to the university quickly. We have to investigate this matter thoroughly and seek justice for the other students.”
Qiao Xi’s gaze was slightly cold.
Cheater?
Who was this person?
Cold sweat broke out on Chancellor Chen’s forehead. “Mr. Fan, you shouldn’t come to a conclusion so soon. The matter has not been investigated yet…”
“What else do we need to investigate? The evidence is right in front of us. Even the teacher might not be able to score full marks for this paper so how did she do it?”
Before Chancellor Chen could explain, Qiao Xi said coldly, “Chancellor, I’ll be right there!”
The chancellor wanted to cry.
He knew Qiao Xi’s ability, and he felt that such a capable person would not stoop to cheating.
Moreover, would finding trouble with Qiao Xi make that young master think that they were making things difficult for Qiao Xi?
It was too difficult to be the chancellor of Li City University!
After hanging up the phone, Mr. Fan said with a serious face, “Chancellor Chen, you’re too kind. Do you have to speak so gently to a cheater? She’s immoral and deserves to be punished!”
Chancellor Chen sighed helplessly. “Mr. Fan Wenyuan, before you have concrete evidence, don’t casually insult the students of our university. If there are any adverse effects, you’ll pay the price!”
Fan Wenyuan frowned unhappily.
He was a famous translator and had translated many famous literary works.
After seeing Qiao Xi’s paper, he was convinced that she had definitely cheated.
The words and sentences were too sharp and accurate. Even Fan Wenyuan was not sure if he could achieve such accuracy.
Qiao Xi was unwilling to admit that she cheated. For the sake of the university’s reputation, Chancellor Chen was also unwilling to believe him. He knew all this.
Old Madam Qiao slammed the table and said sarcastically, “Chancellor, what else is there to investigate? Qiao Xi must have cheated! She’s just a country bumpkin who doesn’t even know what English is. How could she possibly know how to translate? If it were Qiao Rou who got this result, then that would be believable!”
After Qiao Rou returned home, she had been crying. The family could not console her, so Madam Qiao was very dissatisfied with Qiao Xi.
When Qiao Xi competed with Wang Qing, she had to take into account her younger sister’s reputation. She could not make Qiao Rou feel embarrassed.
Moreover, how could a little b*tch who had lived in the countryside since she was young know English? Who would teach her English in such a remote place?
She must have cheated!
Chancellor Chen was a little angry. “Old Madam Qiao, Qiao Rou is your granddaughter but Qiao Xi is also your granddaughter. Even before the investigation is done, you’re already sure that Qiao Xi cheated and are even blaming her with Qiao Rou. You’re…”