CHAPTER 645: CHAPTER 380: QIAO AIMIN’S INVITATION / LUO LIAN’S HARD LIFE (PART 4)

Based on the timing of events and various signs, and considering the strength of several domestic giants, the result of the analysis suggests a 60% likelihood that Wen Ye was involved in the orchestration.

Of course, this is just a conjecture, but after all calculations, driven by the principle of "better to wrongfully punish than to let off," Old Sir Qiao commanded Qiao Aimin to invite Luo Ye for a meal, and the sooner, the better.

Currently, they can’t approach other members of the Wen Ye families; only Luo Ye is someone they have a reason to connect with. Funnily enough, the reason is due to Qiao Xiaowan’s foolishness.

Regarding Qiao Xiaowan’s actions, the Qiao Family naturally disapproves. However, if it weren’t for the investment matter, they would have simply had Qiao Aimin make a phone call to console her, and that would have been it, since ultimately, Qiao Xiaowan is the one who should feel embarrassed.

But now, the situation is different. If the investment is indeed the doing of the Wen Ye families, then Luo Ye is a key figure, even a benefactor of the Qiao Family. Qiao Aimin inviting Luo Ye for a meal isn’t about the meal itself, but to make it clear to the Wen Ye families that the Qiao Family knows gratitude and knows what to do.

For a governor to invite a junior for a meal clearly signals a willingness to lower one’s stature, a gesture superior to any explanation. This is precisely why Qiao Aimin, despite playing dumb, insists on the invitation.

In other words, without undermining the foundation and without violating ethical principles, who wouldn’t want their family to prosper further? Is extending an olive branch not an option?

As for Qiao Xiaowan’s future and Luo Ye’s attitude, the Qiao Family will try their best to mediate between the two but will never act against conscience or principles.

This was the stance clarified by Old Sir Qiao after the meeting, and the rest of the Qiao Family naturally supported it with both hands. They had thought the Qiao Family had declined, but unexpectedly found a light at the end of the tunnel at the crucial moment.

After Luo Ye and Luo Lian had a detailed discussion about Qiao Xiaowan’s situation, Luo Lian’s eyes shone with a cold light: "Luoluo, this woman will not end well.

Because Dennis and Anida are friends of my foster mother’s eldest son and daughter, these people are friends because they share common traits. Driven by inheritance motives, Dennis and Anida will not make things easy for Qiao Xiaowan and her mother."

"Got it," retorted Luo Ye with a twist of the mouth. "And I thought she could really enjoy a good life."

"Luoluo, do you know why I was so determined to return to China?" Luo Lian gave a bitter smile. "I was essentially running away from Monique, my foster mother’s eldest son.

Truth be told, he is the most beautiful man I have ever seen. Yes, his attractiveness cannot be described as handsome but as beautiful.

Tall at 187cm, with a muscular build, golden hair, sapphire eyes, baby-smooth skin, a pure European with many having high noses but not prominent enough, while his nose bridge is absolutely high and sharp.

My description truly can’t capture his demonic beauty, but his personality is absolutely cold and mad. He’s an angel in looks but a devil in spirit.

He has possessed a certain possessiveness towards me since I was young, neither liking nor love, just a pure possessiveness. At twelve, he would insist on hugging me while doing homework, and he would get upset if I tried to break free.

Compared to him, my hand-to-hand combat skills are merely child’s play, so, I am particularly scared of him. It’s one of the reasons why I traveled so much at a young age.

Aside from avoiding that pair of sisters, I was avoiding him, too. And there’s something you wouldn’t expect—both Lisha and Alice have feelings for him.

That’s right, his two cousins actually like him, and it’s definitely in a romantic way. Any girl close to him would be chased off by Lisha and Alice.

If it weren’t for my mother, I would have fled from that home long ago. It’s simply a place with several unethical lunatics.

Being able to be friends with such people gives you an idea of the kind of people Dennis and Anida are, and compared to them, Qiao Xiaowan is on a completely different level."

"I understand now why that pair of sisters hated you so much." After thinking for a moment, Luo Ye asked, "So, your foster mother does nothing about their sibling issues?"

"Because Monique doesn’t actually like Lisha and Alice, actually, he’s quite cold towards them. So, Emma probably isn’t clear about this. I know because the two of them don’t hide it from me at all, or rather, they probably wish I knew." Luo Lian forced a smile: "If not for Emma controlling the situation, I bet they would have the heart to kill me, right?"

"Poor Lianlian, how you’ve lived these years, alas!" Looking at the frail woman before her, Luo Ye’s eyes filled with compassion. Had she not known her, she wouldn’t have imagined someone’s life could be so caught between a rock and a hard place. In her previous life, Luo Ye did not know Luo Lian, but she could be sure that Lianlian’s fate was not much better than her own, with such siblings... Luo Ye’s expression turned serious: "Lianlian, remember, anytime there’s danger, you must notify me immediately, and by any means possible, understand?"

Luo Lian laughed and embraced her: "Luoluo, don’t worry, they won’t come to China to cause trouble. As long as I slowly build up the company here, and when my foster mother passes and I do not partake in the French business or want any of that inheritance, things should be fine."

A light knock came from outside the door: "Miss, Miss Luo, the guest will arrive shortly."

Luo Ye hurriedly got up and went to greet the guest. After all, this was a necessary courtesy.

This was her first encounter with Qiao Aimin, who was in his forties, tall and robust, with thick eyebrows and piercing eyes—an extremely handsome and upstanding appearance.

"Governor Qiao, I’m sorry to have you come here," said Luo Ye politely.

"Not at all, not at all," Qiao Aimin quickly waved his hand: "As long as you don’t accuse me of being clueless, that’s fine. I’m embarrassed to disturb you when I know you have guests."

"Please, come in." Luo Ye stepped back and almost tripped over Luo Lian, who was standing behind her, and quickly turned around and embraced her: "You silly girl, moving so quietly, you scared me."

"Hello, Governor Qiao," Luo Lian greeted and moved back to the table.

"Hello, hello, I’m sorry to interrupt your gathering..." Qiao Aimin greeted as he walked into the private room, and upon sitting down and seeing Luo Lian’s face, a flash of surprise appeared in his eyes.

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Nu’an’s second update has arrived, a Chapter of 6000 words, whew, it’s been tiring even for Nu’an’s eyes. This work of 12000 words is truly not for the weak.

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