From Runaway Bride to Global Queen-Chapter 174 - Qiao Xin’s Jealousy
Chapter 174 -174 Qiao Xin’s Jealousy
Qiao Family held a grand celebration banquet specifically to celebrate Second Miss Qiao securing a billion-level order.
The last time Qiao Yi became this famous was during that accidental wedding with Lu Yanchuan.
But this time, only Qiao Yi was the protagonist.
Donned in a champagne-colored evening gown, Qiao Yi moved among the guests with ease and grace, standing out in the crowd like the moon surrounded by stars, captivating everyone’s attention.
“That must be Second Miss Qiao of the Qiao Family, she does look impressive, but didn’t the Qiao Family go a bit too far to elevate her status?”
“You don’t know, in the Qiao Family, this Second Miss is the most favored. Neither her sister nor her brother can compare to her, what’s this little scene to her!”
“It’s really a case of different strokes for different folks, I can’t even get my dad to agree to let me join the company, yet for them, they hand over billion orders just like that!”
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Several ladies from aristocratic families gathered together to gossip, occasionally pointing discreetly towards Qiao Yi.
Qiao Benqing watched Qiao Yi mingling in the crowd, his heart couldn’t stop feeling content and proud.
One shouldn’t listen to the idle talks of outsiders; only those who know the truth understand the great achievement of Qiao Yi this time.
It’s not just a grand celebration banquet, if their family had such a competent daughter, they would surely treasure her like a precious jewel!
Qiao Yi’s smile was polite yet aloof. To others, she seemed elegantly composed, but they did not know her face was almost stiff from smiling, trying to maintain her ladylike appearance was quite uncomfortable for her.
As the star of the banquet, all eyes were on her, leaving no room for Qiao Yi to relax. After making one round in the venue, Qiao Yi felt like she had exhausted half her life.
However, seeing those eyes filled with envy, admiration, or appreciation, Qiao Yi still felt very satisfied.
No one is without vanity, and no one dislikes being envied or admired. Qiao Yi is no exception.
Enjoying these delightful sights, Qiao Yi elegantly returned upstairs, only to see a somewhat lonely yet proud Qiao Benqing around the corner.
“Yiyi, Dad is really proud of you!”
Reaching upstairs, Qiao Yi saw Qiao Benqing’s eyes reddening, evidently overwhelmed by his emotions.
Countless praises from others didn’t move Qiao Yi, but Qiao Benqing’s words instantly brought her to tears.
“Dad…”
“What’re you crying for on such a wonderful day? Dad is just so happy that my Yiyi has finally grown up!”
Qiao Yi leaned into her father’s arms, sobbing uncontrollably. Even though today was her celebration, and everyone was cheering for her, leaning in her dad’s arms, Qiao Yi felt an indescribable sense of grievance.
Lu Yanchuan stood at the corner, watching the silently embracing father and daughter, watching Qiao Yi stand up again with the comfort of Qiao Benqing, each tear seemed to pierce his heart.
Sour, astringent, swelling.
Qiao Yi cried miserably, her makeup smeared. She had no choice but to head to the rest room to fix her makeup.
But just as she was heading downstairs, she ran into Qiao Xin and her two sisters facing her.
Qiao Xin, seeing Qiao Yi coming down, initially stunned, then noticing Qiao Yi’s makeup, immediately began to mock with a sneer.
“Look, isn’t this our Second Miss Qiao! What’s become of you now? Do you need your sister’s help with your makeup?”
Qiao Yi couldn’t be bothered to talk to such fools, she sidestepped to avoid them and leave.
However, as Qiao Yi tried to leave, Qiao Xin didn’t want to miss the opportunity to mock Qiao Yi, and caught her arm to stop her from leaving.
Just now, in the venue downstairs, Qiao Xin looked at the radiant Qiao Yi, feeling jealousy and resentment almost devouring her.
She was angry, she was hateful!
Why was it that when she was in the company, Qiao Benqing only gave her trivial tasks, and Qiao Yi could take on such an important assignment immediately upon arrival!
Why, after toiling away for so many years in the company, was the position she received still not as high as Qiao Yi’s, who had only entered the company two months ago!
“Qiao Xin, let go of me!”
“How? Our proud and honorable Second Miss Qiao, do you not recognize your own sister anymore? It makes sense, you are so mighty now, first stealing someone else’s lover and now even managing to secure contracts worth hundreds of millions, I dare not act as your sister!”
Qiao Xin flung her hand harshly, not knowing what she wore on her hand, it scraped against Qiao Yi’s dress, immediately creating a large rift.
Qiao Yi was also thrown off balance by her move, staggering several steps before steadying herself.
“Don’t go too far!”
“I am going too far, what are you going to do about it? Bite me?”
Qiao Yi, hands protecting her dress, frowned and looked towards Qiao Xin and a few other women watching the spectacle, a cold light flashing in her eyes.
Lu Yanchuan hesitated for a moment, then took off his jacket about to head over, but a figure beat him to it, draping the coat over Qiao Yi.
“Yiyi, are you hurt?”
The person who draped the coat over Qiao Yi was Luo Xu, and the person who then supported Qiao Yi was Feng Siyu.
With Luo Xu’s jacket serving as a cover, Qiao Yi was finally able to free her hands.
Brushing off Feng Siyu’s support, Qiao Yi gave Qiao Xin a warning look, then pulled Feng Siyu and Luo Xu away from there.
Being in the venue, even if Qiao Yi was furious, she still had to consider the Qiao Family’s dignity.
Qiao Xin’s thoughtlessness was already embarrassing enough; if Qiao Yi acted like her, the Qiao Family’s reputation would be completely tarnished!
Upon returning to the lounge, Qiao Yi finally let her smile fade and sat at the dressing table with a stern face, preparing to touch up her makeup.
“Do you think Qiao Xin is out of her mind? She has always been brainless from childhood! This is a banquet meant to honor the Qiao Family, and yet she started a conflict with you?”
“She has always been brainless; I am used to it.”
That was truly said. It would be abnormal if one day Qiao Xin began to understand the bigger picture!
Feng Siyu and Luo Xu, being old acquaintances, spoke without much hesitation, continuously complaining about Qiao Xin’s lack of sense.
“Alright, let’s not let such a person affect your mood. I’ll go change my clothes and be right back.”
After touching up her makeup, Qiao Yi headed to the dressing room.
She had prepared two gowns in advance as backups, for you never know what might happen at a banquet.
Qiao Yi entered the dressing room and came out in less than a minute, her expression grim, holding two sets of gowns.
“What happened? What… who did this!”
Feng Siyu didn’t finish his sentence before exclaiming, pointing at the gowns in Qiao Yi’s arms.
The two gowns in Qiao Yi’s arms didn’t look like gowns anymore; they were completely torn to shreds, clearly ripped apart by someone!
“It was Qiao Xin! It must have been her!”
