CHAPTER 396: CHAPTER 366: MEET SOMEONE

As it was nearing the end of the workday, Qiao Yuxian organized her bag at her workstation, took her water cup, and arranged the items on her desk neatly.

Only one document was open on her computer.

She looked at the time on her computer, preparing to close the document and the computer and leave, when Gu Linhai’s person contacted her.

A series of operations by Gu Linhai online.

All handled by a person named Jian Ye.

This Jian Ye never showed up around Gu Linhai, and no links could be found between the two.

Thus, Gu Linhai acted recklessly online, thinking he had hidden well.

But the moment he had Jian Ye start acting.

He was already exposed.

Even though they couldn’t find any connections, Gu Yanjing always knew Jian Ye was Gu Linhai’s person.

He had known since he was a teenager.

Because he once inadvertently saw Jian Ye.

The person who contacted Qiao Yuxian was also Jian Ye, with Gu Linhai always hiding in the shadows.

Jian Ye arranged to meet Qiao Yuxian at Yu Jin Restaurant.

Qiao Yuxian thought it over and agreed.

She messaged Gu Yanjing, telling him that he didn’t need to take her to the voice-over studio, as she had a friend to meet.

Gu Yanjing said he would take her.

Qiao Yuxian said there was no need.

Gu Yanjing then told her to be careful.

Qiao Yuxian replied with a bunny nodding emoji.

Just then, the time hit the end of the workday.

Qiao Yuxian shut down the computer, grabbed her bag and water cup, and left with Zhao Meng in a hurry.

She moved so quickly it created a gust of wind in the office.

The papers on Xu Qingqing and Lin You’s desks fluttered slightly.

The two of them looked in the direction they disappeared.

After a while, Lin You said, "Back when I first started working, I used to leave work even faster than that."

"And now?" Xu Qingqing rubbed her lower back.

"Now," Lin You patted her belly and said, "now this belly affects my performance."

Xu Qingqing let out a laugh.

...

After leaving the Gu Group, Zhao Meng, on her way home, dropped Qiao Yuxian at Yu Jin Restaurant.

After arriving, Qiao Yuxian checked the private room number and spoke to one of the lobby staff.

The staff led her to the private room, and as she walked toward the elevator, she ran into Meng Yan.

Meng Yan had a few people with him, likely partners he was dining with.

They made eye contact from across a few people.

Qiao Yuxian smiled at him.

Meng Yan was speaking with someone beside him but stopped when he saw her and walked directly to her side, "Ma’am, you....."

"Meeting someone," Qiao Yuxian replied, glancing at the people behind him, "Work?"

"They’re from out of town, we discussed collaboration this afternoon and are having dinner together," Meng Yan explained.

Qiao Yuxian nodded, "Drink less."

"Sure," Meng Yan nodded in agreement.

Just then, the elevator opened, and Qiao Yuxian said, "I’m heading off now."

Meng Yan nodded, waiting for the elevator doors to close before returning to the group and waiting for another elevator.

The staff led Qiao Yuxian to the private room door and then left.

Qiao Yuxian pushed open the private room door.

She walked a few steps inside before seeing the person in the room.

Sitting by the table was a man with a burly figure, dark skin, a scar on his forehead, and a somewhat fierce appearance.

But his gaze at Qiao Yuxian seemed to show a bit of surprise.

Qiao Yuxian looked at him, then glanced at the few people standing at the side of the room.

All in black, with stern faces, equally fierce-looking.

Qiao Yuxian observed them, walked to the table, sat down, and looked at the person in front of her, "What should I call you?"

"Jian Ye," the man replied.

Qiao Yuxian nodded.

Jian Ye looked at her, paused for two seconds, and asked, "YM? Beauty Xi?"

Qiao Yuxian nodded again.

Jian Ye looked at her, paused, then said to the people behind him, "Let them serve the dishes first."

The person behind nodded and left to get the waiter.

Jian Ye picked up his phone, looking down as he sent a message.

Qiao Yuxian sat across from him, watching.

The weather was getting warmer, and she wore a very casual sports outfit today, her hair in a low ponytail. With no makeup on, she still looked stunning.

She watched Jian Ye, the usual softness in her demeanor gone, her charming appearance now carrying an edge of aggressiveness.

In YM, she used the name Beauty Xi.

It seemed Jian Ye recognized her and now wasn’t sure how to proceed.

Qiao Yuxian was in no rush, waiting for him to speak.

Jian Ye quickly got a reply.

He opened his phone, looking at the message from Gu Linhai: [Proceed as planned. Remember, don’t harm her life.]

Above was his message sent:[President Gu, the Beauty Xi from YM is Qiao Yuxian.]

After getting the response, Jian Ye put away his phone and looked at Qiao Yuxian, "You should know the purpose of my visit this time. We’ve already contacted a few times online."

Qiao Yuxian smiled slightly, nodded, "I know. I stand by what I said before. YM only reveals the truth. If you want to change anything, present your evidence. YM would never accept a cent to issue a clarification."

Jian Ye remained silent.

Seeing he was silent for a long time, Qiao Yuxian chuckled softly.

Jian Ye then said, "I can increase the price tenfold."

"Do you think I’m short on money?" Qiao Yuxian sincerely asked.

Jian Ye stayed silent again. After all, she is the lady of the Gu Family; money and power could not threaten her.

"Monetary pressure, external pressure," Qiao Yuxian said, "You’ve used these tactics in recent days; knowing they don’t work, don’t waste time."

Jian Ye’s expression darkened. His gaze passed over the ring on her finger, and then he asked, "Did President Xi get married?"

Qiao Yuxian touched the ring on her ring finger, "Yes, why?"

"If I were to send some private photos of President Xi to your husband," Jian Ye looked at her face, his dark eyes tightly fixed on her, his voice growing more nauseating, "and then spread these photos online. President Xi is so beautiful, with such a great figure, everyone would surely love to see it. What would your husband think then? How about your husband’s family?"

Qiao Yuxian met his gaze, raised an eyebrow after a moment, "So, you invited me here today with that in mind."

Jian Ye glanced at the people behind him.

The people behind left, and in two or three minutes, over a dozen men came in from outside.

The man who went out to call the waiter returned as well.

He never went to get the waiter, just stood outside for a while to delay time.

These dozen people, plus those who were originally in the room, made the spacious private room somewhat crowded.

Qiao Yuxian looked at these people.

Jian Ye said, "I initially thought President Xi would bring people over. Didn’t expect you’d be so courageous, coming alone."

"So today, you’ve decided not to let me leave?" Qiao Yuxian said.

"President Xi still has a choice," Jian Ye threatened, "With a word, have YM retract the news about the Imperial Power Club. In the future, if YM needs assistance, you can come to me anytime. Or, you can choose to oppose me. I’ll have the brothers here serve you well today. I’ll try to make sure you look pretty on camera."

Qiao Yuxian nodded, "I almost forgot I had a choice if you hadn’t reminded me. Then I choose..."

"To have you all die here." Qiao Yuxian said this with a smile, then her expression instantly turned cold.

She stood up, grabbed the chair with one hand, and hurled it toward Jian Ye.