CHAPTER 656: CHAPTER 385: MADNESS/DISFIGUREMENT_2

Luo Lian understood what Qiao Aimin meant and smiled, "Dad, I am the daughter of the Qiao Family, that’s a fact. It doesn’t have to be shown on the household registration book. Besides, as a designer, transferring my household registration back here is quite convenient.

I’ve already applied for a permanent residence permit in China and am waiting for approval. There shouldn’t be any major issues. Mom indeed hopes that I will return to the Qiao Family, but there’s no need to stick rigidly to formalities, don’t you think?"

"You’re right, Lianlian. After all, China does not recognize dual nationality. Given her status, it is indeed inconvenient for her to move back, and we can’t arrange anything special. Let’s just listen to her," Old Sir Qiao said, turning to Luo Lian. "However, we will still need to hold the ceremony of recognizing your ancestry. From now on, when you introduce yourself, you can use the name Qiao Luolian. How about that?"

"I’ll do as Grandpa says," Luo Lian readily agreed, deeply moved. After all, given the status of the Qiao Family, if they didn’t really value her, they would never have brought this up.

While the family was busily discussing, the doorbell rang. Qiao Song, who was closest to the door, quickly got up to open it. Everyone’s gaze turned towards the door.

"Third Aunt?"

With Qiao Song’s exclamation, Lian Qinghua and Qiao Xiaowan entered lugging suitcases. "Dad, Mom, eldest brother and sister-in-law, second elder brother and sister-in-law, younger brothers, it’s been a long time." Lian Qinghua greeted everyone with a surprised look, followed closely by Qiao Xiaowan who also called out to her uncles and brothers. Upon seeing Luo Lian, who was sitting closely with Old Madam Qiao on the sofa, she gasped in shock, "What are you doing here? Aren’t you Luo Ye’s friend?"

Qiao Aimin enunciated each word clearly: "She is your sister, your biological sister."

"What?" The mother and daughter exclaimed in unison.

The reason the mother and daughter rushed back so anxiously was naturally related to Qiao Aimin’s sudden change in attitude, which, earlier, had shown signs of softening, and he was considering reconciliation.

However, suddenly, when Qiao Xiaowan brought up the matter again, he outright refused, his tone very firm, his attitude towards Qiao Xiaowan not as warm as in the previous days.

The mother and daughter figured something must have happened. Without informing anyone, they rushed back. Of course, they meant not informing Lian Fengnan; Mr. Lian had instructed that unless the Qiao Family admitted their wrongs, the mother and daughter were definitely not allowed to return.

...

Dorm room 301 at GF University.

With finals just three days away, everyone was hunkered down in the dorm for the last sprint, while a girl from next door popped her head in: "Luo Ye, someone’s looking for you in the conference room."

"Okay, I got it." Luo Ye responded and stood up to stretch his limbs. These past few days, except for attending training and classes, he had been cooped up in the dorm revising, and his body felt stiff.

"Could it be Lianlian?" Xing Nong lifted her head.

Luo Ye shook his head: "How could it be? She’s staying in Beijing until the preliminary contest of the Milan Fashion Competition is over, and that’s in two days. She doesn’t have the time to spare.

Besides, tomorrow is her homecoming ceremony banquet. Stop worrying and focus on your review. If you fail any subject, see if I don’t skin you alive," Luo Ye said as he walked out.

"Luo Luo, wait, wait..." Xing Nong chased after him excitedly.

Luo Ye looked at her, puzzled: "Why that expression?"

"Hehe..., I guess, it must be Handsome Ye coming to discuss your engagement. After the exams and in a few days, it will be the winter vacation, right?" Xing Nong raised her eyebrows: "If I’m right, you have to go out and buy me some sugar-coated chestnuts when you return!"

"Just admit you’re craving it, why make up so many excuses?" Luo Ye smirked, "Don’t worry, no matter who it is, I’ll bring you back some sugar-coated chestnuts, okay?"

"That’s more like it." Xing Nong mumbled as she returned to the dorm.

Luo Ye shook his head speechlessly; this girl always acted like a child around her, but turned into a boss in front of others. The bonds between people really are mysterious.

...

Seeing Qiao Xiaowan sitting in the conference room looking miserable, Luo Ye frowned: "You, what do you want with me?"

Qiao Xiaowan looked at her plaintively: "Luo Ye, I just want to ask, what did I owe you in my past life? Why do you have to oppose me in everything?

Brother Xiao Xuan is the man I’ve liked since I was a child, you took him away. Fine, I accepted that, but my dad? Why do you have to take him away?"

Luo Ye glanced at her indifferently: "Stop, you can’t just go around accusing people like that. When did I ever take your dad? Can you please think more clearly before you say anything?"