Chapter 75: Chapter 75 Who is in the Car _1
“Since I am no longer involved in this, I’m leaving.” Qiao Xiaren shot a cold glare at Liu Qiang, who had orchestrated this entire charade, before she turned and walked away with grace.
“Qiao Xiaren!” Liu Qiang, unwilling to give up, attempted to retort, but he was swarmed and kept at bay by a throng of reporters.
“Mr. Liu, can you provide any details about Ms. Zhou’s disfiguration due to this burn injury?”
“Mr. Liu, are there any misunderstandings between Ms. Zhou and Ms. Qiao?”
Liu Qiang was in for an endless storm of trouble and distress.
Upon leaving the hospital, Qiao Xiaren slipped past the noise and chaos, heading towards a nearby bus station to return to school.
The LED display on the square was promoting the ancient costume drama “Dragon Girl”. The beautiful images, exquisite background music, and moving love story stirred up deep emotions in people.
Looking at the flickering images on the LED screen, Qiao Xiaren was suddenly reminded of the dazzling stage from her past life, with fans screaming crazily below.
She remembered how her mentor taught her earnestly when she was required to reflect on her actions while facing the wall.
“Xiaren, if you have a dream in your heart, hold onto it as long as you can. Let bygones be bygones when it comes to the past. Only love and dreams should never be neglected. Look at the path beneath your feet, and raise your head to look at the sky sometimes, maybe you will find a different life.”
The glamorous stage, that was her dream.
“Master, I will remember your teachings.” For the first time, Xiaren’s tears began to flow, emitting a dazzling light like diamonds, refracting self-confidence and composure.
Unbeknownst to Qiao Xiaren, a black sedan had parked beside her. The car window slowly descended to reveal the silhouette of the person inside.
Looking at the slightly familiar face that came into her view, Qiao Xiaren was stunned. Si Zhilan? No wonder she barely recognized her. Si Zhilan often donned a military uniform in Shanshui Town, appearing like a tomboy. Now, in her feminine attire, she looked like the girl next door instead.
“Is it really you? What a coincidence.” Seeing Xiaren seemed to bring great joy to Si Zhilan, who swiftly exited the car with a handbag in tow after unlocking the door.
“Why the formality? Just call me Zhilan.”
Si Zhilan took Qiao Xiaren’s hand and behaved very warmly. Xiaren felt a bit awkward but looking at Si Zhilan’s face, she could not bear to push her away, and gently curved her lips.
Si Zhilan looked at her, “Xiaren, after parting in Shanshui Town last time, I never thought I’d see you again in this life. My parents heard about you saving me and they wanted to meet and thank you personally. Now seems like a good time for us to have a meal together. Come, I’ll take you to meet my parents!”
“That’s not necessary, Zhilan. It wasn’t a big deal.”
Although Qiao Xiaren attempted to reject the offer, Si Zhilan didn’t mind and looked particularly sincere, “Xiaren, my parents really want to meet you. They have no other intention, they just want to thank you in person.”
With things having gone this far, Qiao Xiaren wasn’t one to make a fuss, so she acquiesced, “Alright, please thank your uncle and aunt for me.”
“You agreed? That’s great, get in the car Xiaren, they’ll be so happy to see you.”
Si Zhilan seemed visibly elated as she walked around to the driver’s seat.
Her parents must really love this daughter of theirs, Xiaren contemplated, a pang of envy suddenly welled up within her.
She walked to the back seat and bent over to get in. She didn’t notice the victorious smirk Si Zhilan sported in the driver’s seat.
Just as she sat down in the back seat, Xiaren immediately sensed an unusual aura about the surroundings. As she turned her head, her gaze met a pair of deep, black eyes. The man, with his half-closed starry eyes and slender fingers resting on the back seat, tapped rhythmically with an air of nonchalance.
His side face was bathed in the soft glow, his refined and sleek features radiated an aura of cool and aloofness.
Qiao Xiaren suddenly tensed. Why hadn’t Si Zhilan told her that Si Limo was in the car?!