No! That's not right!
The Lu Group is a century-old enterprise, a 30% change in stock shares isn't a small matter. It wouldn't go unnoticed!
"You're lying! Mr. Lu is in good health, why would he distribute his assets so early?"
"Don't believe me? I'll make you believe."
Qiao Yi took out her phone slowly and decisively dialed a number in front of Lu Ming.
As the call connected, an angry shout came from the speaker: "Qiao Yi! Just tell me, what exactly do you want? As long as you're willing..."
"I want the 30% of Lu Group's shares under your name."
30% of Lu Group's shares?
Qiao Xin didn't care at all.
If she really became Lu Yanchuan's wife one day, what couldn't she have? What are these mere shares!
"No problem! I can go with you to transfer the shares any time, but..."
Qiao Yi heard what she wanted to hear, and didn't care about what Qiao Xin was saying afterward.
Hanging up the phone, she raised her eyebrows meaningfully and smiled, "Do you believe it now? Qiao Xin is much more useful than I am. Instead of wasting time with me, you might as well find a way to marry Qiao Xin into the family soon."
Lu Ming left.
Just moments after he left, Qiao Xin barged in.
Her eyes were swollen red, the formerly proud princess was gone, replaced by a wretched and pitiful demeanor.
"Was it you who made Lu Ming run to our parents and say he wants to marry me, right?"
"Yes."
Just minutes ago, Lu Ming suddenly declared he wanted to marry her.
Qiao Benqing originally disagreed.
But then he thought, since Qiao Yi had dumped the young master of Lu Family, he had to give the Lu Family an explanation somehow, and if he married Qiao Xin to them...
Adding kinship on top of kinship, is not a bad thing.
Qiao Xin did try to resist!
But...
Marriage is completely at the parents' command!
Once Qiao Benqing made up his mind, unless she ceased to be a daughter of the Qiao Family, there was no room for resistance!
"Qiao Yi! After all, we are sisters of the same parents, do you find meaning in doing this?"
"You know I like Yanchuan, yet you insist on marrying him! That alone is regrettable, but you even try to pair me up with Lu Ming? I am your elder sister! Are you pushing me into a fire pit?"
"Please go now and make it clear to our parents, and the Lu Family. You marry your Lu Ming, let Yanchuan marry me, and let's all return to our original places!"
Qiao Xin went on and on.
But Qiao Yi didn't listen to a single word.
She glanced at the time, waved her hand impatiently: "Tonight is my wedding night with Yanchuan, I don't have time to waste with you, I need to go consummate the marriage!"
"Hey! Qiao Yi! Qiao Yi! You come back here!"
No matter how much Qiao Xin shouted and pleaded, Qiao Yi's steps never faltered.
The moment she opened the room door, she suddenly saw Lu Yanchuan standing straight at the door, his eyes containing an indecipherable smile: "So eager for our wedding night?"
"I…"
Qiao Yi had never expected that the words she had just said to provoke Qiao Xin were heard clearly by Lu Yanchuan.
This...
A blush brushed her cheeks instantaneously; with eyes cast downward, she wished she could find a place to hide in her embarrassment.
It took her a long time to finally retort resentfully, "Mr. Lu, eavesdropping on others' conversations, don't you think it's beneath your dignity?"
"I'm just listening in on my wife's conversation, it's merely a matter of caring about you. How can it be beneath my dignity?"
Lu Yanchuan's thin lips slightly lifted, his hand reaching to Qiao Yi's shoulder, not giving her a chance to react, he swiftly whisked her away: "On such a night meant for wedding consummation, isn't spending it all on talking a waste?"
"Let go of me..."
Qiao Yi's and Lu Yanchuan's disputing voices caught the attention of Qiao Xin inside the room.
Without a second thought, she hurried out and the moment she saw Lu Yanchuan, the tears that accumulated in her heart for so long uncontrollably burst forth: "Mr. Lu... Mr. Lu."
"Who are you?" Lu Yanchuan asked coldly.
"I am..."
Qiao Xin couldn't accept that Lu Yanchuan didn't remember her.
They had met more than once!
So much had happened between them!
How could he forget so suddenly...
"I am Qiao Xin!"
"Mr. Lu, don't you remember? Three years ago, I applied for the position of CEO assistant at Lu Group, faced difficulties from the HR manager due to lack of experience, and you stepped in to help me close that chapter."
"And last year, when I visited the Lu Family with my parents, I almost fell into the swimming pool, and you were there to save me just in time."
"Remember! Last month when you came to Lu Group for a collaborative discussion! I made you a cup of tea, and you even complimented that I brewed it well."
Qiao Xin tried hard to remind, hoping to jog Lu Yanchuan's memory.
As a matter of fact, Lu Yanchuan did recall.
But it was just a faint impression.
The next second, Lu Yanchuan slightly nodded, his words carrying a bit more politeness: "Ah, Miss Qiao, I remember you."
Leaving just that brief remark, he was about to leave with Qiao Yi again.
He remembers her?
Nothing more?
"Mr. Lu, Mr. Lu..."
Qiao Xin rushed forward in three quick steps, blocking their path. Lu Yanchuan was the most valued figure in the Lu Family, his words, perhaps could influence the Lu Family's decisions!
Thinking so, she summoned the courage and said: "Mr. Lu, you must have heard about the marriage between Lu Ming and me. You know, Lu Ming used to be my brother-in-law, now he..."
"I think, Mingming fits you quite well."
What kind of cunning plan was Lu Ming devising? Lu Yanchuan, who had been shrewd in the business world for many years, could not be ignorant of it.
That boy, possesses a venom and ruthlessness unusual for his age.
And Qiao Xin...
When Lu Yanchuan woke up and saw Qiao Yi, he thought she was like the other scheming women outside, trying every possible way to get into his bed, which would then lead to lengthy entanglements.
But after some investigation, he realized that it was all orchestrated by her sister, Qiao Xin.
Indeed, the two of them were truly a perfect match.
"Just now, I have proposed to our grandfather to expedite your and Mingming's wedding; tomorrow seems like a good day, why not just tomorrow?" Lu Yanchuan said with a smile.
Tomorrow?
Is Lu Yanchuan going to hold a wedding for her and Lu Ming tomorrow?
For a moment, Qiao Xin couldn't believe her ears: "The matter of my own marriage, I don't need others to intervene! I don't like Lu Ming! I will not marry him!"
"Whether you will marry or not, is it really up to you to decide?"