chapter 11.1

Qiao Yang questioned, “Why is Gu Ye’s mother looking for me?”

Qiao Tiancheng explained to him, “Xu Weiling wants to buy your apartment in Century Residence. I said the apartment is your house and she has to ask your opinion.”

“That’s why she wanted to see you personally to talk about this matter.”

Qiao Yang became even more puzzled, “Buy my apartment? Doesn’t his son live right opposite of it.”

If Xu Weiling wanted to live in Century Residence, she could live in her son’s, Gu Ye, house.

Qiao Jin shot a quick glance at him, “You suddenly moved next door to Gu Ye at this time causes his mother to be on alert.”

“Isn’t it just a piece of Qifengtai? Even if you can’t compete, you are still personally going deep into the enemy’s side and spying for information.”

“Don’t trifle with Gu Ye. At that time, don’t try to steal the chicken only to lose the rice you used to lure it[1].”

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Spying for information?

What is that?

Qiao Yang’s head was filled with confusion by Qiao Jin’s series of words.

He cautiously replied, “Second brother, you have misunderstood. I only found out that Gu Ye’s house was opposite after I moved there too.”

“Is that so?” Qiao Jin raised his voice and asked rhetorically, obviously not believing him.

Qiao Yang helplessly smiled and didn’t try to explain any further.

Qiao Jin glanced at him again, “Even if you can’t compete (over it), it’s not like our Qiao Est. can’t do without that piece of land.”

Qiao Yang drew back the corner of his mouth and smiled at him, “I got it. Thank you, second brother.”

Qiao Jin gave a soft ‘humph’ and turned around to leave the conference room. Read this novel only on Foxaholic

Qiao Tiancheng observed the brothers while they were conversing, feeling anxious.

Lao Er’s (2nd brother) heart was warm but his mouth was cold, his words were obviously for the sake of the other person’s but it always sounded harsh. In the past, Lao San (Qiao Yang) simply could not understand his second brother’s caring intention beyond what was being said. Every time, he would stubbornly argue with him. There was always a quarrel between the brothers.

But now, Lao San smiles and says ‘thank you’ to Lao Er?

Why does Lao San suddenly start to be reasonable?!

Qiao Tiancheng couldn’t help feeling relieved in his heart. He explained to Qiao Yang unhurriedly, “Xu Weiling also isn’t necessarily afraid that you’ll take advantage of the opportunity to get close to Gu Ye. It should be that she wants to get close to Gu Ye.”

“Last year Gu Ye suddenly left the Gu family and began to live alone. There are more or less some reasons for this. It’s only other people’s family matters, and it’s not necessary for us to ask too much about it.”

“Although we are competing in some areas of business, we also have collaborative projects that we develop together; therefore, we have been maintaining a good relationship with the Gu family. If you want to reject her, try to be polite and tactful as much as possible. After all, she is also an elder.”

After Qiao Tiancheng finished talking, he felt that his worries were unnecessary. Just by looking at Lao San’s attitude towards Lao Er, one could clearly see that it was unlikely for him to speak discourteously. Read this novel only on Foxaholic

Sure enough ‒ Lao San replied in a gentle manner, “Okay Dad, I understand.”

Qiao Yang just happened to have an excuse to put off the work at hand because he was going to have lunch with Xu Weiling at noon.

He instructed Liu Wen, “Send someone to go in my place for the business negotiation meeting at 11.30 with Yunfeng Group’s Head of Sales Department. There are also two meetings in the afternoon, assign a person to attend them as well, and just send me the meeting reports.”

Liu Wen replied, “Yes. But who will be assigned to go?”

Qiao Yang thought about it, “Isn’t there a Deputy Director? Give it to him.”

Liu Wen’s eyes widened incredulously, “Give it to Li Songran?”

Li Songran – the deputy head of the planning department. Previously, when the planning department was still under Qiao Jin’s management, Li Songran was Qiao Jin’s most capable subordinate.

Because of this, after Qiao Yang took over the planning department, he did not look favorably towards Li Songran. He always thought that he(LSR) was his second brother’s spy, so he suppressed him at every turn.

Qiao Yan righteously looked at Liu Wen’s incredulous eyes, “Otherwise, if I’m not here, this work will have to be given to the second-in-command to do.”

Liu Wen, You said it like that, but you still wanted to fire the deputy director last week.

Lunch with Xu Weiling was in a fancy Chinese restaurant nearby. Read this novel only on Foxaholic

When Qiao Tiancheng arrived with Qiao Yang, Xu Weiling was sitting magnificently in the private room waiting for them, along with her bodyguards and assistants. Although Xu Weiling was over fifty years old, her body and skin were very well maintained in all aspects. She looked like a young woman in her thirties.

She was exuding charms as she stood up and greeted them with a smile, “Brother Tiancheng, it’s been a long time. You are really getting younger and younger, even more handsome than when you were young.”

“Mrs. Xu, please don’t laugh at me.” Qiao Tiancheng smiled brightly, “This is my family’s third child, Qiao Yang.”

Qiao Yang walked over, smiled and greeted politely, “Hello Auntie Xu, I’m Qiao Yang.”

“Aiya, Yang Yang ah. Come and let auntie take a look.” Xu Weiling smiled with affection and was full of enthusiasm.

She reached out and took Qiao Yang’s hand: “I haven’t seen you for a few years and you’ve grown up so much. You’re getting more and more handsome, indeed very attractive.”

Qiao Yang was not quite used to such close contact with people, and tried to extract his hand, but it was pulled even tighter. He laughed helplessly, “Thank you for the compliment, Auntie please have a seat.”

Xu Weiling let go of his hand this time. She took her seat and lamented, “Brother Tiancheng is really enviable. Three sons and each one is outstanding, with such three sons, your Qiao Est. and Qiao family will also be more and more prosperous. Unlike my family, only one child, Ah Ye os all alone.”

“Where[2]?” Qiao Tiancheng chuckled, “My family’s three are not as good as your family’s one Gu Ye. To lead the Gu Est. at such a young age, this kind of vigor is not something that ordinary people can have.”

“Haiz~” Xu Weiling sighed, with a hint of worry in her eyes, “Don’t talk about him, I’m going to die from anger”