Chapter 50: So Angry I Shut Down

Seventh Uncle definitely knows, but he didn’t mention it, which shows that Seventh Uncle really doesn’t care whether Shen Qiao is doing well or not. It also proves that Seventh Uncle’s heart is not in this place. Adding this morning’s incident with Shen Xingwei appearing in Car City, Rong Qingqing can now be completely sure. "Shen Xingwei even chased you to Car City to find you, why did you hide?" Shen Jue suddenly asked. Rong Qingqing hesitated for a moment. After a second or two, she suddenly looked at Shen Jue with a sickly sweet smile, "I’m now his future sister-in-law, it’s not appropriate to meet, yes, it’s not appropriate to meet. I avoided him to avoid suspicion." Perfect! What a clever girl indeed. Rong Qingqing was quite pleased with herself, after all, no one wants to wear a crown of thorns. At least Lin Bufan was truly convinced by this excuse, feeling nothing but admiration. Miss Qingqing truly understands propriety. How could the boss not like such an obedient and sensible girl? Lin Bufan looked at Rong Qingqing with newfound favor, adding a compliment, "Miss Qingqing, you’ve become prettier lately. The clothes you’ve been wearing recently suit you so well, it’s refreshing." "Isn’t it?" Rong Qingqing was quite confident in her fashion sense; she had been picking out her own clothes since she could barely walk. Before her parents passed away, her family was at least a little famous for being affluent in that place. Having learned from her mother, Rong Qingqing started adorning herself at a very young age, even when she couldn’t walk steadily, she already knew how to steal her mother’s lipstick and apply it in front of the mirror. While other kids were playing with mud, Rong Qingqing already had her own set of children’s makeup and a huge wardrobe. This was also due to her mother’s deliberate nurturing. From a young age, her parents took her shopping and always let her pick what she liked, unlike other parents who selected things for their children. At the time, her parents said it was to cultivate her ability to think for herself and make her own choices. Later, when she grew up, her older brother mocked her, saying it was just to nurture her ability to spend money. After being praised by Lin Bufan, Rong Qingqing’s mood noticeably improved. She gave Lin Bufan a thumbs up, "I really appreciate people with such good taste as you!" With this mutual praise, they immediately laughed like old friends of decades, both exceedingly satisfied with each other’s discernment. After basking in the joy, Rong Qingqing came to her senses and realized she and Lin Bufan had inadvertently neglected Shen Jue. Taking a glance downwards, sure enough, Shen Jue’s face was as dark as coal. Rong Qingqing, with a guilty conscience, silently touched her nose and earnestly said to Shen Jue, "Shen Jue, you must investigate this matter thoroughly." Shen Jue, however, dismissively sneered, "What difference does it make whose side Seventh Uncle is on? I’ve ended up like this, what else is there that could be schemed over?" "Oh, you..." Rong Qingqing put her hands on her hips, tilted her head back, and rolled her eyes, "You’re about to make me so angry I shut down!" Lin Bufan strained hard to hold back his laughter, keeping a straight face. "Anyway, I’ve already told you about this, consider the transaction done. Whether or not to deal with it is up to you!" With that, Rong Qingqing put the paper bag in her hand directly on Shen Jue’s lap. "This is a gift for you. Let’s settle on tonight. You’re coming with me!" Having said that, without giving Shen Jue a chance to refuse her, Rong Qingqing turned and left Shen Jue’s room.