From Rejected Fake Heiress to Desired True Love-Chapter 409: Thriving in Chaos

Li Xia obtained the information about Xie Fei.

The bodyguard conducting the investigation said to her, "Miss, Nan Qiao has indeed visited this pharmaceutical company several times. However, Nan Qiao and Xie Fei have never been alone together."

"They’re not friends?" Li Xia was skeptical.

"Based on my investigation, the two of them have never had a meal together or met up in private."

The bodyguard’s answer made Li Xia doubt herself. Could it be that she was overthinking it?

Nan Qiao and Xie Fei don’t know each other?

But Xie Fei’s attitude changed too quickly—one moment he said he could treat her leg, the next he claimed he couldn’t, and he didn’t even give her his phone number.

"You can leave now."

The bodyguard left.

Li Xia handed the information to Jiang Linyu for her to review.

"Mom, take a look at the information. Nan Qiao and Xie Fei don’t know each other."

After seeing Xie Fei’s information, Jiang Linyu suddenly laughed, "Xiaxia, you haven’t looked at it carefully enough."

Li Xia: ?

Jiang Linyu set the file down, "Xie Fei is an orphan. For an orphan to manage a company, do you think no one is supporting him to reach that position?"

Li Xia muttered, "Nan Qiao doesn’t have anyone backing her either, and yet she’s doing really well."

This situation was practically driving her crazy.

Jiang Linyu became angry, "Why bring her up for no reason? Are you looking to upset yourself?"

Li Xia remained silent, and Jiang Linyu continued, "Nan Qiao is so capable; isn’t it simple for her to finance an orphan?"

Jiang Linyu went on, "Initially, Xie Fei agreed to treat your leg. Then, he saw Nan Qiao come in, and he changed his mind. If it’s not Nan Qiao playing tricks behind the scenes, I’ll stop calling myself ’Mom!’"

Jiang Linyu was furious. She had spent years training Li Xia, only for Li Xia to fail to pick up on such an obvious detail.

Li Xia mulled it over and ultimately believed what Jiang Linyu said.

"Mom, why don’t we just kidnap Xie Fei? Not only can he treat my leg, but he can also treat yours. If he’s so skilled, both of us will be able to stand again."

Hearing Li Xia’s suggestion, Jiang Linyu started to entertain the idea as well.

"Let me think it over. We can’t act recklessly. Xie Fei and Nan Qiao must know you’ve guessed their connection, and Xie Fei surely has bodyguards protecting him. Acting rashly will only alert them."

Known for her quick actions before, Jiang Linyu now felt the need to deliberate before taking any steps.

Even she couldn’t understand why she was being so hesitant.

What on earth was going on?

...

Meanwhile, Nan Qiao had indeed hired bodyguards to protect Xie Fei.

Based on her understanding of Li Xia and Jiang Linyu, these two women surely wouldn’t let Xie Fei off easily.

After handling this, Nan Qiao headed to school for her classes.

To graduate early and win competitions, she needed to focus on her studies.

Once her school day was over, Nan Qiao went home.

Just as she reached the school gate, Nan Qiao received a call from Chen Xinwan.

"Qiaoqiao darling, Mommy’s here to pick you up from school. My car is parked at the corner on the right side of your school. Let’s have dinner together, shall we?"

Hearing Chen Xinwan’s gentle voice, Nan Qiao quickly ran over.

As she got to the car, the window rolled down to reveal her soft and caring mother.

"Qiaoqiao darling, hop in. Mommy will take you out for dinner."

Nan Qiao got into the car, "Mom, you don’t need to make a special trip to pick me up. You’re so busy with work at the company, and coming to get me must be exhausting."

"Qiaoqiao darling, it’s not exhausting at all. Seeing my precious daughter gives me energy; I wish I could see you every day!"

Nan Qiao thought about how busy she had been yesterday and how she hadn’t gone home. Her family must have been worried.

"I had a lot to deal with yesterday, worked late, and didn’t make it home. Mom, I must have worried you."

Chen Xinwan smiled, "Qiaoqiao, don’t blame yourself. I know you’re busy, but no matter how busy you are, you have to take care of your health."

Nan Qiao smiled and nodded. The mother and daughter continued chatting until they arrived at the restaurant.

Chen Xinwan brought Nan Qiao to have Chinese food and let her order her favorite dishes.

Soon, Bai Zhenyang, Bai Jingyan, Bai Jingting, Grandpa Bai, and Granny Bai arrived.

Seeing everyone there, Nan Qiao’s eyes warmed a little.

Bai Zhenyang said, "Qiaoqiao, we know you’re busy. We wanted to use lunchtime to come here and eat with you."

Grandpa Bai added, "Qiaoqiao, you need to take care of yourself. Leave the money-making to your father and brothers; don’t overwork yourself."

Granny Bai chimed in, "Qiaoqiao, your grandpa is right. Health is the most important thing."

Having recently recovered and feeling grateful to be alive, Granny Bai cherished her health dearly.

Bai Jingting poured Bai Zhenyang a glass of juice, "Our little sister must be hungry. Let’s eat first and talk once we’re full."

The family began their meal, enjoying a harmonious atmosphere.

Bai Jingyan took out his phone and snapped a photo to send to Bai Jingrui.

"Lao San, we’re all having dinner together as a family. Without you here... well, it’s fine anyway."

Bai Jingyan didn’t realize that Bai Jingting had secretly taken a photo to send to Bai Jingrui as well.

"Lao San, we’re all here to keep our little sister company for dinner today."

In the photo, Nan Qiao’s smile was radiant as she served food to Granny Bai.

Having just finished filming and sitting down for a moment of rest, Bai Jingrui picked up his phone.

His previously cheerful face instantly turned cold.

"Da Jin, is there still more shooting for me today?"

Da Jin answered honestly, "Bro, today’s the big day. Your scenes are pretty heavy."

Bai Jingrui: ...

"I think I want to leave the entertainment industry."

Bai Jingrui leaned back in his chair, utterly exhausted.

Just then, his manager Brother Fei walked in, and his smile disappeared as well.

He put down a freshly purchased coconut, squatted down in front of Bai Jingrui, and began to plead earnestly, "Bro, how can you quit the entertainment industry? With your looks, your physique, your acting skills, your voice—you’re perfect, beyond words! If you quit, I’ll be the first to cry."

Da Jin asked, "Bro, why do you want to leave the entertainment industry? Don’t you enjoy acting?"

Bai Jingrui replied, utterly defeated, "I’m shooting every day. How do I get any time to have dinner with my sister?"

Brother Fei & Da Jin: ??

For that?

Seriously?

That’s the reason??

"Once you’re done filming, you’ll have time to hang out with your sister. Isn’t that good enough?" Da Jin asked.

"Not really. I want to be with her every day."

Bai Jingrui picked up his phone to reply to Bai Jingting’s message, "Big brother, you have so much free time, aren’t you afraid the company will collapse? If the company goes bankrupt, are you expecting our sister to go hungry? Now I see what kind of big brother you are!"

Bai Jingting: ?

What is wrong with this kid?

Bai Jingrui continued, "Have you seen Li Yehan? His wealth is off the charts, far richer than our family. Tell me, when will you catch up to him?"

After mocking Bai Jingting, Bai Jingrui turned his attention to Bai Jingyan, "Second brother, you have the audacity to sit and eat? Remember your last competition—you embarrassed yourself in front of our sister by coming in second place yet again. Wasn’t it humiliating?"

Bai Jingting & Bai Jingyan: ???

Does this kid have issues?

After roasting his two brothers, Bai Jingrui felt much better.

Let’s see how they plan to provoke their poor little brother now!

Bai Jingrui picked up his phone again and messaged Nan Qiao, "Sister, let’s have dinner together tonight. I don’t have any shoots later, so anywhere you want to go, I’ll take you. Why don’t we fly abroad to watch a fashion show?"