NOVPUBChapter 154: 154, Song Xirou (3)_1
Chapter 154: 154, Song Xirou (3)_1
Quan Mingxuan had a cheeky grin on his face and said, “Jingwu, looks like you’ve upset someone. Seems like they’re not interested in you anymore.”
Quan Yimo restrained his laughter, quite unlike Quan Mingxuan who teased Quan Jingwu. He wisely remained silent.
“Axuan, if your third aunt knew you went up the mountain to race with others, then－－” Quan Jingwu began in a gloomy tone.
“Stop, Jingwu, I had it coming for making snippy remarks. I’ll shut up, shut up.” Quan Mingxuan looked around, afraid his parents would overhear, and appeased him.
Quan Jingwu glanced at him indifferently and then headed for the dining room.
Quan Mingxuan scratched his head helplessly, Quan Yimo patted his shoulder, “Only you will be the one suffering if you anger the third brother, so stop inviting trouble.”
Having said that, Quan Yimo cheerfully walked towards the dining room, leaving Quan Mingxuan behind to reconsider his life decisions.
Madam Quan’s birthday was a family affair. Everyone in the dining room was a family member. The patriarch, Quan, sat at the head of the table, everyone else sat casually, there were no strict protocols.
“Third brother, this seat is for you.” Seeing Quan Jingwu enter, Quan Yifei offered him a seat with good-natured initiative.
Quan Jingwu sat down next to Jian Qing and casually draped his arm over her chair.
“Don’t wait now, the food will lose its taste if it gets cold.” The birthday lady prompted, and everyone began to dig in.
Quan Jingwu filled a bowl with soup and handed it to Jian Qing, then placed her bowl in front of him.
“Start with some soup, to warm your stomach.”
Despite being angry, the sight of the delicious food made Jian Qing let him off this time. She picked up her spoon and began to savour the thick soup in her bowl.
It was so greasy yet not oily, simply heavenly!
Quan Jingwu took a piece of fish, carefully removed its bones and without a doubt, it ended up in Jian Qing’s bowl.
Everyone’s glances were intentionally or unintentionally directed towards those two, and upon seeing this scene, appetites suddenly waned.
Just how many shows of affection do they have to see until they’re satisfied?
Jian Qing saw her bowl getting filled with more food while the man beside her hadn’t had a single bite, so she told him, “Xiao Jing, you also eat. I have enough.”
Quan Jingwu responded with a nod and began eating.
The meal was harmonious, if we were to ignore the occasional display of affection.
After eating, Grandfather Quan learned that Jian Qing knew how to play chess and immediately got her engaged in a game in the living room, while the others chatted.
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While the Quan family enjoyed the harmony, chaos broke out outside. Their relationship couldn’t be hidden forever so the relationship between Quan Jingwu and Jian Qing was eventually exposed in Beijing.
The news and headlines were all about them. Even the scene of Quan Jingwu’s public confession at the jeweler’s launch event was dug up again. Most people believed that Jian Qing was the woman he confessed to.
After Han Yue’s company reported the news about Quan Jingwu and Jian Qing, other media companies in Beijing became restless, following suit one after another. After all, everyone knew the strong bond between Jingwu and Han Yue, so if he was able to report, it meant Quan Jingwu endorsed this news. Then, why hesitate? Hurry up and publish the news and write a report about it.
That day, the news broke out, and the hearts of many young ladies from respected families were likely to shatter.
The atmosphere in the An family was no longer peaceful, it was like a boiling pot of hot water.
An Yu had just terminated her contract with Han Yue’s company when she heard the news and immediately broke down.
“Mom, how can he be with Jian Qing, why?” An Yu cried, her eyes red. If it were Chu Ruohan, she would have unwillingly accepted it, but it was Jian Qing, the person she hated the most.
Jian Qing had stolen her grandfather’s affections when she arrived, and now even the person Quan Jingwu loved was her. Why is she always the one who gets everything?
Zhao Xuan tried to calm her raging daughter with soothing words, “Yuyu, listen to me, there’s still hope. First, you have to calm down.”
“There’s no hope left, the news and photos have been exposed. I’m not blind, they’re together.” An Yu cried out, “No wonder Jian Qing can live in Shijin Haoting. No wonder my cooperation with JK International was canceled because of her. Huh, Jian Qing really knows how to play her cards well by leaning on the most powerful support available.”
Zhao Xuan seated her on the couch and said sternly, “Chu Ruohan certainly won’t let Jian Qing off easily. Moreover, don’t forget Song Xirou.”
“Song Xirou?” An Yu slightly calmed herself and looked at her mother in surprise.
“Yes, Song Xirou likes Quan Jingwu, and this is no secret in Beijing, not to mention that incident three years ago.” Zhao Xuan sat next to her and said solemnly.
An Yu stared vacantly at her mother, and the incident from the winter three years ago came to her mind. Grandma Quan was saved by Song Xirou from an impending car accident and as a result, she fell into the lake injuring her legs and soon went abroad for treatment. She had heard that the Quan grandparents made a promise to Song Xirou as a token of gratitude. Three years had passed, and Song Xirou hadn’t brought up that promise.
Zhao Xuan continued, “The Song family is a prestigious noble family in Beijing. Song Xirou has done a favor for Granny Quan and the Quan family owes her a promise. It’s public knowledge that she has feelings for Quan Jingwu.”
“Mom, are you saying－－”
“Don’t worry, news of this incident will soon reach her ears. When the time comes, just wait and see what happens to Jian Qing.”
Upon hearing this, An Yu gradually calmed down. In her eyes, Song Xirou was far more resourceful and calculating than Chu Ruohan, especially considering that the Quan family owed her a favor.
“Remember, don’t impulsively cause trouble for Jian Qing. After all, the person she is relying on now is Quan Jingwu.” Zhao Xuan warned. If Quan Jingwu was irritated, even Grandpa’s attempts to intervene would be useless.
“I understand.” An Yu reluctantly nodded.
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Grandfather Quan had the habit of taking a nap. After a few friendly rounds of chess, he graciously decided to retire to his room for a nap while the others also decided to take a rest. An opportunity for a holiday was rare, it was a chance to take a good rest. For a while, only two people were left in the living room.
Jian Qing was staying until dinner at Quan’s house as per Madam Quan’s instructions. She fell asleep on the sofa, leaning against Quan Jingwu.
It was really not her fault for being so fond of sleeping in. She had woken up too early this morning. As she rested against Quan Jingwu, sleep quickly washed over her.
Quan Jingwu had his arm around her, watching her peacefully sleeping face, his lips curled up, “Silly sweetheart!”
He adjusted his position, picked her up, and easily carried her upstairs.
