Chapter 176: 176, Good Chess Piece (1)_1 Chapter 176: 176, Good Chess Piece (1)_1 Song Xirou discreetly stepped back, offering a slight smile, “Not bad, just a little bit boring. How about you?”
Upon hearing her, a glint of joy flashed in An Yun’s eyes. “Still the same as before. How long can you stay here this time?”
“I should stay in Beijing for a while.” Song Xirou touched her curly hair and blinked her beautiful eyes. “By the way, I am entering my dad’s company, so I will count on your guidance in the future.”
Seeing the woman’s charming smile, a pang of sorrow stirred in An Yun’s heart. He exerted effort to maintain his composure, “Of course, feel free to ask for help anytime.”
Song Xirou nodded slightly, “Thank you so much, but I have some business to attend to. We’ll chat next time.”
An Yun murmured in agreement, watching her silhouette fade away at the corner before he finally turned around and left.
In the Banquet Hall, Zhang Tong was searching for Song Xirou. Seeing her enter, Zhang Tong quickly approached, “Rourou, where have you been?”
“I just ran into an acquaintance outside and had a chat.” A hint of sarcasm flashed in Song Xirou’s eyes as she spoke lightly.
Ha, perhaps An Yun could be a good chess piece to her. Naturally, it would be a waste not to use a good chess piece to the full extent.
Zhang Tong saw that nearly all the guests had left, she couldn’t resist complaining, “Quan Jingwu was really disrespectful tonight. He really didn’t come. What is he thinking about? You saved Madam Quan once. No matter what, he should show some respect by coming to support you tonight.”
Song Xirou clenched her hands, her lips tightened, “Mother, stop talking.”
Chu Ruohan was right about one thing. Tonight, Jingwu might be accompanying that woman, Jian Qing, and didn’t even want to drop by her banquet.
What an enormous irony.
This was the greatest insult to her, Song Xirou, and she would never forget it.
“Rourou!” Zhang Tong looked at her daughter, realizing that she had unintentionally hit a sore spot. A trace of guilt appeared on her face.
“Mother, I’m tired. I’ll go back and rest first.” She wanted to see what so-called capabilities Jian Qing has, during the trip to the Hidden Orchid Temple tomorrow.
Zhang Tong frowned as Song Yi approached, asking, “What happened to Rourou?”
“Nothing much. It seems she’s unhappy because Quan Jingwu didn’t show up tonight.” Zhang Tong replied.
Song Yi had a more long-term perspective, speaking seriously, “Don’t always mention Quan Jingwu in front of Rourou. Even though the Quan family owes Rourou a favor, we cannot provoke them, especially Quan Jingwu. He’s absolutely not someone to mess with.”
Zhang Tong glanced at her husband, seeing the worry in his eyes. She suddenly fell silent, “I understand.”
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The sky was gradually brightening, and the morning wind blew, gradually dissipating the thin fog.
In the bedroom, the annoying sound of the alarm clock awoke Jian Qing from her dreams.
Jian Qing furrowed her eyebrows, not opening her eyes. She reached out and pressed the off button on the alarm clock.
After a moment, she opened her eyes and turned her head to see a handsome face close to her, causing her to be momentarily stunned. Four words fluttered into her mind.
Feast for the eyes!
She tried to shake off his hand around her waist but only ended up waking him up.
The low-pitched voice, carrying a hint of laziness from just waking up, was so charming that she wanted to hear it again, “Darling, why are you up so early?”
Speaking, he tightly embraced her, showing no intention of letting her get up.
“Xiaojing, I have to go to the Hidden Orchid Temple today. Let me up quickly, it won’t be good if I keep your grandmother waiting.” Jian Qing held his hand, running her fingers across his palm.
“Just accompany me a little longer.” Quan Jingwu rolled over, pulling her into his arms.
Rolling her eyes ungracefully in the early morning, Jian Qing slapped his sturdy arm, “Hurry up and let go. I’ll be late.”
“Kiss me first, or I won’t let you go.” He squinted his purple eyes, speaking lightly.
Jian Qing gritted her teeth, glancing at the time, then leaned forward to his cheek.
The moment her lips almost touched his cheek, he turned his head aside. Her soft lips touched the corner of his mouth, a hint of laughter appeared in his purple eyes.
“Cheater!” Jian Qing muttered sarcastically.
“Let me go.”
Quan Jingwu chuckled contently, promptly released her. Fearing that he might waste any more time, she quickly got out of bed and went to the bathroom to freshen up.
By the time she came out, Quan Jingwu was no longer in the bed, he was standing by the wardrobe, changing.
Faced with such a scene, Jian Qing felt she hadn’t yet learned to stay composed.
“I say, can you stop changing in here and use the dressing room?”
Was he flashing his bare chest in her face all the time to show off how good his physique was?
Quan Jingwu put on his shirt, walked over to her with his chest exposed, and pulled her hand to his chest, “Honey, help me button up.”
Jian Qing pulled her hand away, huffed lightly, “Do it yourself on the side, I don’t have time.”
“Then I’ll help you change.” Quan Jingwu followed behind her, fully intent on changing her clothes if she didn’t button up his.
Jian Qing’s hand, which was picking out clothes from the wardrobe, froze. She turned to glare at him, “Get over here.”
His thin lips were slightly hooked into a smirk. He stood in front of her, allowing her to button up for him. He watched as her fingers danced over his shirt, picturing what their life would be like after they married.
After fastening the last button, Jian Qing then took her own clothes and went to the dressing room to change.
Because she was going to a rural temple today, Jian Qing chose to wear a black leisure suit. To prevent sunburn, she grabbed a hat.
When she went downstairs, she found that Quan Jingwu was already waiting in the living room.
“Are you going to work so early?”
He wouldn’t be planning to follow her, would he?
Reading her thoughts, Quan Jingwu tapped her forehead, “I ordered breakfast at the Qianshi Restaurant. I’ll drive you to the old mansion, and you can eat something on the way.”
He was always very attentive towards her. Jian Qing’s lips curled up into a smile, and she tiptoed, hooking her arm around his neck and planted a kiss on him.
“In appreciation of your good performance, it’s a reward for you.” She declared proudly.
Quan Jingwu couldn’t help pinching her cheek, his voice deep, “Kiss somewhere else next time.”
“…”
Catching his insinuation, Jian Qing chose to play dumb.
A few people were going to the Hidden Orchid Temple today, namely Mrs. Quan, Quan Yifei, Rhee, and Song Xirou.
“Mrs. Quan, have you all had breakfast?” As they had agreed to meet at the Quan mansion, Song Xirou arrived early in the morning. Dressed in a knee-length dress, her light green outfit made her all the more charming, easily arousing men’s protective instincts.
“Yes, we have. How about you?” Mrs. Quan asked.
Song Xirou replied, “I have already eaten too.”
Quan Yifei, dressed in a bright yellow tracksuit, appeared, making her even more vibrant. Seeing Song Xirou, she waved to her, calling out a greeting.
“Xirou, you arrived so early!”