Chapter 187: A Rare Provocation
Obviously, Qiao Ruoqing didn't do anything, just sat next to Huo Jingyuan and said a few words softly, but it seemed that he could make him worship and be a minister, and he was willing to conquer the whole world for her.
The feeling of being completely in control.
No one made a sound, and the air flow seemed to have frozen, and the originally unusually harmonious atmosphere became a little strange at the moment.
At this time, the voice of the emcee on the stage came and announced the name of the program.
Qiao Ruoqing turned her gaze away and glanced at the stage, "Ah! It's time to put on a show! β
Speaking of which, after the show is over, it's time for the lottery.
She looked at the man beside her, and suddenly sighed lowly, "Brother Huo, the prize you asked me to prepare is a little painful!" β
Although he said that, it was a joking tone, and Huo Jingyuan could hear it.
But because of her joke, the air flow that seemed to have been frozen flowed again, and the strange atmosphere that shrouded the surroundings dissipated in an instant, as if it had never existed.
He took a sip of champagne, then raised his hand to look at the sapphire-encrusted cuffs on his sleeves, the corners of his mouth had a shallow arc, and his voice was light and teasing: "Mr. Qiao is so generous, that little prize, it won't hurt the flesh, right?" β
Qiao Ruoqing glanced at him, a little dissatisfied, "Why not?" That's my hard-earned money, too! β
However, with Huo Jingyuan's financial resources, he shouldn't be able to feel her current mood at all, right?
In order to win more people's hearts, except for the money for the venue, almost everything else at this annual meeting was her own pocket, including brooches, cufflinks, and all the prizes for a while.
After all, it's really a lot of money!
Looking at her like this, the curvature of Huo Jingyuan's lips deepened, and his hand pressed on the top of her hair, considering such an occasion, and she was going to go on stage to draw a lottery in a while, so her movements were very gentle, and she didn't mess up her hairstyle, and said in a low voice: "Then give you more New Year's money during the New Year?" β
It's not "give you New Year's money", but "give more New Year's money", that is to say, in fact, I was going to give it, but after Qiao Ruoqing said that, on the basis of the original preparation, some weight was added.
However, Qiao Ruoqing was still immersed in her hemorrhagic state of mind, but she didn't notice these details, she just rolled her eyelids and glanced at Huo Jingyuan.
New Year's money or something, that's only for children, right? She's not a child.
How can I say that the mental age is almost thirty years old!
Thinking about it, she felt relieved again.
Money, you can always earn it back if you spend it, and there is still a tough battle to be fought between her and Chen Yali, so the more people can stand on her side, the greater her chance of winning.
After all, she had the experience of being imprisoned for several years in her previous life, and she had seen those people completely exposed their true nature in front of her, so she also understood Chen Yali.
She has lived in Qiao's family since she was a child, with no worries about food and clothing, and before she took charge of Qiao's family, she had no specific concept of money, but Chen Yali was different.
In the years when she lived alone with Qiao Ruolan, Chen Yali's life was not easy, so she was more realistic and not so open to money.
So when she was in charge of the company, she was able to take out a large part of the money to provide benefits to employees, but Chen Yali couldn't.
Tang Lan originally wanted to talk to Qiao Ruoqing after she finished dancing, but when she came back after a circle, she found that Qiao Ruoqing and Huo Jingyuan were sitting next to her and chatting, so she didn't bother.
She has time and opportunity to say those words, so let's let Qiao Ruoqing stay with Huo Jingyuan for a while longer.
Moreover, when Qiao Ruoqing danced with that boy just now, Huo Jingyuan didn't look very happy, and now that the two of them were talking sweetly there, if she suddenly ran over, it would be too blind.
She still loves her son very much.
So he turned his eyes and simply went to find Chen Yali.
Although the relationship is not as good as before, after all, it is still necessary to know each other and say hello.
Chen Yali was pulling Qiao Ruolan to talk to the company's senior management, when she heard someone behind her calling her name, she turned around and saw that it was Tang Lan.
She was a little surprised.
They used to be good friends with Jiang Shuyi, so they all knew each other, but since she was pregnant and left, Chen Yali has no contact with Jiang Shuyi and Tang Lan.
When she came back with Qiao Ruolan, she forced Jiang Shuyi to death, and she had no contact with Tang Lan. Nuancai Literature Network
She knew that Tang Lan hated her, but since she hated her, shouldn't she stay away from her? Why did you come to her again?
Could it be ...... Is it for provocation?
Thinking of this, Chen Yali immediately became vigilant, it didn't last long, and soon pulled out a very enthusiastic smile on her face, "Mrs. Huo? How did you come? Today is our annual meeting of Joe's......"
Without waiting for Chen Yali to finish speaking, Tang Lan nodded, "Yes, today is Qiao's annual meeting, but our family Xiaojing also has shares in Huatian, and I have always had a good relationship with Xiaoqing, so I came over today, and Xiaoqing didn't say much." β
The implication is that even Qiao Ruoqing, the chairman, didn't speak, what kind of mouth do you have here?
She smiled, looking at Chen Yali's eyes that looked kind, but in fact, there was some sharpness in her eyes, "What, isn't Ms. Chen welcoming me?" β
Knowing that the current Tang Lan is not something she can afford to offend, and on this occasion now, it is not good to say that things are too big, and in the end it is her own face that she loses, so Chen Yali hurriedly laughed, "What do you think you are talking about?" We've all known each other for so many years and we're old friends, so how could you not be welcome? β
"That's good." Tang Lan said, his gaze shifted to Qiao Ruolan's face, "Is this your daughter Lan Lan?" β
Qiao Ruolan and Tang Lan had met before, and they weren't pleasant, so now that they heard Tang Lan call themselves so affectionately, they couldn't help but be a little surprised, and almost subconsciously set their eyes on their mother.
clearly saw her accident in her eyes, but Tang Lan didn't mind at all, just said: "By the way, I heard that Lan Lan is dating Song Mingyuan now, right?" β
"I ...... Mingyuan and I"
"Nothing." Before Qiao Ruolan's words were finished, Chen Yali intercepted the words, and also gave Qiao Ruolan a look, signaling her not to say more.
Tang Lan loves Qiao Ruoqing so much, Song Mingyuan and Qiao Ruoqing had a marriage contract before, and now that Tang Lan asks about this, she doesn't know what An's heart is.
Although Qiao Ruolan didn't know why her mother interrupted her, she immediately shut up after receiving her mother's eyes.
Seeing that the two of them reacted so quickly, Tang Lan didn't care, but smiled again, "Last time, I saw Lan Lan and Ms. Cai talking to Song Mingyuan in unison, and I thought they were together, but since there is none, it would be the best, after all, it is really not good to say that I robbed my sister's fiancΓ©, you say yes, right?" Lan Lan is still young, what kind of good man will not be able to meet in the future, so he will not lose his life on Song Mingyuan. β
Qiao Ruolan gritted her teeth.
Tang Lan's words, at first glance, sounded like she was thinking about her, but who didn't know that she was secretly belittling herself and Song Mingyuan? belittled her for robbing Qiao Ruoqing's fiancΓ©, and belittled Song Mingyuan's bad character.
"Mrs. Huo......" Qiao Ruolan wanted to help herself argue with Song Mingyuan, but it was still the same as just now, as soon as she spoke, Chen Yali pinched her wrist.
understood what Chen Yali meant, so even if Qiao Ruolan was unwilling in her heart, she could only keep silent, but she still turned her eyes away because of anger, not wanting to look at Tang Lan.
Tang Lan didn't mean to do so, she was holding a glass of red wine in her hand, and she was wearing a black dress mixed with silver threads, shining in the light, but it didn't give people a sense of publicity, with a very polite smile on her face, she looked at Qiao Ruolan and asked, "What's wrong?" Lan Lan, do you think I'm not right? Or is there something going on? β
Tang Lan's rank, Qiao Ruolan couldn't cope with it, knowing this, Chen Yali didn't give Qiao Ruolan a chance to speak at all, but began to change the topic: "By the way, Mrs. Huo, I think Huo Shao has been in close contact with our family Ruoqing recently, and since he came over, he has been staying with Ruoqing, shouldn't they be dating?" β
"Nothing!" The smile on Tang Lan's face remained unchanged, and she noticed Chen Yali's expression of wanting to refute, and immediately opened her mouth again, "Actually, it's our family Xiaojing who is still pursuing Xiaoqing, but Xiaoqing hasn't agreed yet!" After all, our Xiaoqing is not such a casual person emotionally, although Xiaojing is good in all aspects, but Xiaoqing is also very cautious, you say, right? β
Chen Yali said yes repeatedly, but the smile on her face did not reach the bottom of her eyes.
said that she was still in the stage of pursuit, but she kept saying "we Xiaoqing", as if Qiao Ruoqing was a family with her.
Moreover, what Tang Lan said Qiao Ruoqing was emotionally cautious, wasn't that saying in disguise how carefully Qiao Ruoqing had considered it at the beginning, and then dumped Song Mingyuan?
Although she denied it just now, Song Mingyuan and Qiao Ruolan's recent relationship did not deliberately hide it from the outside world, and she must have known the meaning of Tang Lan's words just now.
Therefore, while praising Qiao Ruoqing, he is also saying that Song Mingyuan is very sweet, so he will enter a new relationship soon, right?
Chen Yali did not show weakness, and quickly said: "Speaking of which, I am also Ruoqing's stepmother, but ......"
Hearing that Chen Yali actually dared to mention this matter, Tang Lan's face sank slightly, and immediately asked, "By the way, how long have you not been to see Shuyi?" β
Chen Yali's words were blocked, her mouth was still open, but she didn't say a word.
The throat was like a lump of cotton, dry and astringent, uncomfortable, but I couldn't spit it out or swallow it.
She didn't expect that Tang Lan would mention Jiang Shuyi so directly, and it was on such an occasion.
thought that even if she couldn't let go of Jiang Shuyi's matter, she would mention it euphemistically, but Tang Lan ......
And Tang Lan saw Chen Yali's expression, and her heart was finally a little happier.