CHAPTER 626: CHAPTER 373: THE FINAL ULTIMATUM (PART 2)

Qiao Aimin waved his hand: "Bring over the documents that need approval."

"Yes!" Wang Miao responded and went out to fetch the documents.

...

In the VIP waiting room at the airport, Qiao Xiaowan looked worriedly at Lian Qinghua. She had been advising all the way, but her mother simply wouldn’t relent, making her increasingly uneasy.

"Ah!" Lian Qinghua sighed heavily and stroked Qiao Xiaowan’s head: "Silly child, do you really think your mother has lost her senses in anger?"

"Then you..." Qiao Xiaowan looked at her, puzzled.

Lian Qinghua glanced around to make sure that the seats in front, behind, and to the sides were all empty before speaking confidently: "Xiaowan, your father will not sign the agreement. He has reached this point today indeed because he is talented and willing to fight, but what about his brothers?

Which one of them hasn’t climbed up with the support of the Moselle Family? If I now tell them that Qiao Aimin wants to divorce me, and Moselle will withdraw support from the Qiao Family, what do you think they would do?"

Qiao Xiaowan had an epiphany: "Mom, you’re so clever; you scared me to death. I thought you really wanted to divorce Dad."

"Silly girl, I used all my wits to marry him back then, how could I give up so easily now?" Lian Qinghua’s lips curved up: "No matter whether your dad has me in his heart or not, he can only be my man for this lifetime!"

"Mom, when will you call Uncle, Second Uncle, and Xiao Si?" Qiao Xiaowan looked at Lian Qinghua worriedly: "Tomorrow, the list should be posted."

Lian Qinghua smiled proudly: "Don’t worry, I’ve already made the calls."

"How come I didn’t know?" Qiao Xiaowan was confused.

"Fool, were you following me when I went to the bathroom?"

Qiao Xiaowan pouted: "Mom, you even kept it from me, don’t you trust me?"

"Your mother didn’t want to tell you originally. You’re too impulsive, and it might be better for the situation if you don’t know. But..." Lian Qinghua affectionately stroked her daughter’s head: "Your mother couldn’t bear to see you worry, and Xiaowan, your behavior all the way here has really warmed your mother’s heart, it wasn’t for nothing that I doted on you."

"Mom, you’re testing me, that’s so annoying." Qiao Xiaowan turned to give Lian Qinghua the cold shoulder.

"You’re my mother’s entire hope and trust, why would I test you? Everything I do is for you, isn’t it?" Lian Qinghua turned her daughter’s shoulders toward her: "My precious daughter, your mother can’t bear to see you suffer even a little. That Luo Ye girl, I won’t let her off so easily, and neither will your grandfather.

Your grandfather can’t reach inside the country now, but there’s still the Qiao Family. I’ve also called your grandfather, and he will exert pressure on the Qiao Family."

"Mom." Qiao Xiaowan hugged Lian Qinghua affectionately: "You are so good to me."

"Who should Mom be good to if not to you?" Lian Qinghua tapped her daughter’s forehead: "Your mother has decided, to first accompany you abroad for a year. After you’ve got used to it, we’ll return."

"I’m so happy." Qiao Xiaowan snuggled closer into Lian Qinghua’s embrace, closed her eyes and murmured: "Mom, I love you."

...

That same night, Uncle Qiao and his wife, Second Uncle Qiao and his wife, Xiao Si and his wife, along with Qiao Aimin, flew back to Beijing, and at seven o’clock sharp, the family gathered in the Qiao family hall.

Old Sir Qiao looked around somberly and said: "You all have made calls to Third and know what’s going on.

You all know why Third and Lian Qinghua got married, and you’re aware of what kind of life they’ve led as husband and wife. You’re even more aware of how Third has managed these years.

Divorcing Lian Qinghua is a good thing for Third, but Second and Xiao Si will definitely be affected. I don’t need to tell you that, you already know.

Moreover, at 3:30 this afternoon, Lian Fengnan called me, the implication was very clear; if we do not act according to Lian Qinghua’s words, he will start making moves from tomorrow.

So, I didn’t go into detail over the phone, the question now is, what should the Qiao Family do next? We must plan ahead."

As Old Sir Qiao’s voice fell, Uncle Qiao was the first to speak: "Dad, I support Third’s divorce. He has suffered enough over these years, and it’s rare that woman agrees to let go. We can’t only consider our own interests."

"I agree with big brother’s words, I know that my position as Mayor is largely due to the credentials accrued from attracting investment. If it comes to it, I simply won’t seek to move from this position anymore," Fourth declared.

Second Uncle Qiao hesitated for a moment, then said: "I... will listen to Dad."

Second Aunt Qiao, Zan Feng, gave her husband a pinch and coughed softly. Second Uncle Qiao glanced at her, and she had no choice but to lower her eyes in silence.

Old Sir Qiao’s gaze settled on Zan Feng: "Second daughter-in-law, do you disapprove?"

Zan Feng hurriedly said: "Dad, I don’t."

"Good if you don’t," Old Sir Qiao swept his gaze around: "The reason you all came back is not to discuss whether Third should get a divorce, but to plan our next move.

Without the Moselle Family, is the Qiao family truly unable to stand on its own? Plus, the ambition shown by Lian Fengming, that old man, is growing larger and larger. Now might be the right time to draw a line with him."

...

The clock on the wall ticked away steadily, and Lian Qinghua grew more and more unsettled. It was already nine o’clock, and there was no movement from the Qiao Family. She had said that if there was no message by today, she would sign the divorce papers first thing the next morning. What if... what was she to do?

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