Chapter 24: The Cracks
Hidden in the city, the quiet Qiao Mansion is located on the edge of the green lake in the city. Qiao's mother stayed by the floor-to-ceiling window in the living room every day, hoping that Jiameng could trot home happily and lightly as usual, and the family would talk and laugh together. But almost two weeks have passed, and there is no news at all, and Qiao's mother's sideburns are mottled and her heart is haggard.
The iron gate of Qiao's compound creaked open, and the black Bentley drove in. Qiao's mother saw it from afar and hurriedly ran to open the door. Did Jin Yan come back with Jia Meng?
Seeing Lu Jinyan get out of the car alone, Qiao's mother's heart instantly cooled, but maybe there was news? In an instant, some hope was rekindled.
Lu Jinyan, who was tall in a suit and had a cold face, walked in. Qiao's mother only glanced at Lu Jinyan, then turned around, held back her tears, sat back on the sofa, cut her hair, and said, "There is no news yet." ”
"Mom, I came to see you today, and I brought some of your favorite osmanthus stuffed and some seasonal snacks for you to taste." Lu Jin couldn't bear to mention the matter of Jia Meng.
"Don't call me Mom, I don't want to eat, you go find Jiameng, she's a girl outside, I'm afraid something will happen after a long time." I won't keep you. Qiao's mother left ruthlessly and walked upstairs, not wanting to look at Lu Jinyan again.
Qiao's mother has always loved Lu Jinyan very much, and she is also very satisfied with her future son-in-law.
But now, as long as I see Lu Jinyan, I will think of Jiameng's appearance, the warm scene they had at home, and the happy demeanor of Jiameng at the engagement ceremony. Where is Jiameng now? If it was a kidnapping, there should have been news a long time ago. But the most terrifying thing now is that there is no news, and life and death are uncertain. Qiao's mother's heart seemed to be bitten by a fierce beast, and the pain was incomparable.
Lu Jinyan changed his name to Qiao's mother "Mom" after Jiameng's disappearance, hoping to make Qiao's mother feel more at ease. Anyway, Jia Meng is his fiancée, and he wants to find her.
But this sentence of mother, listening to Qiao's mother's ears, seems particularly harsh and ridiculous. She only hopes that Jiameng will come back soon, nothing else matters, she doesn't want other people's superficial comfort, she just needs Jiameng to come back.
Without Qiao Jiameng in charge, although Qiao's father presided, most of Qiao's father's energy was arranging to find Qiao Jiameng. The company is not monolithic, and people from all walks of life wrestle like hovering vultures, aiming at opportunities, they have to bite a piece of meat.
"Mr. Lu, the young master is back." The housekeeper reported to Mr. Lu, who was smoking in the cigar room.
"Call him over."
The smoke was thick and the light was warm and dim, and Lu Jinyan couldn't see his father's expression clearly. In the past, because Qiao Jiameng didn't like the smell of smoke, Lu Jinyan quit smoking, and smoking is prohibited in the company. Suddenly in this house, Lu Jinyan couldn't help choking, coughing and coughing a few times.
"Going to Qiao's house again?" Master Lu's voice is low.
"Yes. There has been no news from Jiameng, so I went to see Aunt Qiao. Recently, there have been a lot of things in Qiao's family, and Uncle Qiao has no skills. ”
"I'm afraid it's more than lucky." After a moment of silence, Master Lu spit out a sentence.
"Then I can't give up hope, she is the daughter-in-law of your Lu family." Lu Jinyan clenched his fists and said hard.
"Isn't that still not the door, you are my son, I am only worried that you will waste time." Master Lu slowly spit out the smoke ring, and slowly spit out a few words.
"But...... Dad ......" Lu Jinyan was still about to argue, but Master Lu raised his finger slightly and signaled him to silence.
"I understand what you're thinking. Qiao Jiameng also grew up under my watch, and she is a good candidate for daughter-in-law. The Qiao family has her, like a tiger with wings, and she is a business leader who does not let her eyebrows go. But now, the Qiao family's energy is mainly looking for her. This business matter can't be delayed for a day, so in Qiao's house, up and down the company, how many flies are staring at this egg, with this crack, it is inevitable that it will not be stinky......"
"Then I'll have to help Uncle Joe even more." Lu Jinyan didn't understand this truth, but he was also anxious.
"You? In what capacity and in what qualifications? If you have married Qiao Jiameng, then the entire Qiao family is yours to send. But now, you're just an outsider, don't wade into this troubled water. Have you heard about the Qiao family's Sea Dream Island project? "Master Lu is worried that this kid is stubborn, so he wants to beat him.