The two turned to look at Qiao Qinian, who had greeted them.

Qiao Manman and Jiang Tingyan greeted Qiao Qinian separately.

Upon seeing Jiang Shu, Jiang Tingyan gave a simple nod, but Qiao Manman exchanged a glance with him and then looked away as if she hadn't seen him.

Jiang Shu snorted dismissively and followed Qiao Qinian to his seat.

The servants served breakfast to the two of them according to their individual preferences.

Jiang Shu picked up his knife and fork and asked Jiang Tingyan.

"Tingyan, why didn't you go to the company yesterday? The HR department said they'd been waiting for you for ages but you never showed up."

Jiang Tingyan put down his fork, picked up a tissue to wipe his lips, and then responded.

"I work as a teacher at a school, and I'll take some time this afternoon to go and meet with the company."

Jiang Shu asked in confusion, "School? Why did you suddenly decide to go to school?"

Jiang Tingyan's gaze suddenly drifted lightly to Qiao Manman.

"The president of Kyoto University hired me, and coincidentally, my major just happened to be the one that would make me my stepsister's teacher..."

Before Jiang Tingyan could finish speaking, the knife in Qiao Manman's hand suddenly scraped against the plate, making a piercing sound.

The "creaking" sound was so loud it made your teeth grind.

Almost everyone turned to look at Qiao Manman at the same time.

Qiao Manman put down her knife and fork somewhat awkwardly, picked up the milk next to her, and took a sip.

Qiao Qinian was surprised, but he quickly returned to his usual cheerful demeanor.

With Jiang Tingyan taking care of Manman at school, he no longer needs to worry about Manman being bullied by others.

His daughter, however, seemed a little uneasy just now.

Qiao Qinian asked with curiosity, "Manman, have you taken your brother's class? Are you getting used to it?"

Qiao Manman awkwardly twitched the corners of her mouth, about to speak, when Jiang Tingyan suddenly spoke again.

"My stepsister might not be used to other people's classes, but she should be very comfortable with mine."

It sounded like a calm narration, but Qiao Manman could tell there was something else behind his words!

He simply wanted to warn Qiao Manman that Qiao Qinian was still unaware of their relationship.

If he said anything that displeased him, he wouldn't mind telling Qiao Qinian about their relationship.

Qiao Manman gritted her teeth and revealed a bright smile that was even more fake than before.

"Dad, I really enjoy my brother's classes. They're lively and interesting, and I've gained a lot of knowledge in my field."

Seeing Qiao Manman's genuine delight, Qiao Qinian nodded happily.

Then he turned to Jiang Shu and said, "Shu Shu, don't push Tingyan too hard. He just came back from abroad. Let him do whatever he wants first."

Jiang Shu felt a sense of despair.

Jiang Tingyan didn't want to go to the company, and neither did she!

She originally thought that by transmigrating into the book and becoming a female CEO, she could escape the miserable life she had in real life.

Who knew that she now has endless meetings, countless documents to read, and a constant stream of phone calls!

I used to be the boss's beast of burden, now I'm the employee's beast of burden!

She supported a large group of employees all by herself. She finally looked forward to Jiang Tingyan's return, but all she could do was watch him go and play with Qiao Manman.

She's practically turned into a little bitter gourd.

Jiang Shu couldn't understand why Jiang Tingyan went to the school to become Qiao Manman's teacher.

Could it be that just being slept with by Qiao Manman once really triggered his love-struck mind?

Feeling uneasy, Jiang Shu followed Qiao Qinian's example and asked Jiang Tingyan a question.

"Tingyan, why do you want to be a teacher?"

Jiang Tingyan leaned back in his chair, his gaze fixed on Qiao Manman without ever leaving her.

"Naturally... it's to build a good relationship with my stepsister."

His indifferent tone caused Qiao Manman to spit out the mouthful of milk she had just drunk.

Upon seeing this, Qiao Qinian quickly called to the servants standing nearby.

"Go quickly and pat the young lady on the back, then tidy up the table!"

Two servants quickly stepped forward and divided the work.

Qiao Manman took the tissue from the maid and coughed, saying, "I can do it myself..."

Jiang Shu was quite frightened by Jiang Tingyan's words.

After Qiao Manman spit out the milk, she saw Jiang Tingyan slightly move his hand as if to grab a tissue, and she was so terrified that she couldn't speak.

Her handsome son is exactly like the one in the book!

I've been so captivated by Qiao Manman that I've developed a love-struck mind!!

In addition, they already have the buff of being the official pairing of the male and female leads, so separating them would be a very tricky thing!

If Qiao Manman were a kind-hearted person, she would have turned a blind eye and let them be.

But Qiao Manman is a ticking time bomb that could kill her at any moment!

She couldn't afford to gamble on the possibility that Qiao Manman could change for the better!

No no no!

Jiang Shu, increasingly terrified, unconsciously stuffed a lot of food into her mouth.

She started arranging for pretty girls to be introduced to her handsome son!

Let him get away from that scumbag Qiao Manman as soon as possible!

"Soothe??"

Qiao Qinian stared in disbelief at Jiang Shu, who had stuffed his mouth full.

"Shushu, don't eat so much at once, or you'll choke."

Upon hearing Qiao Qinian's voice, Qiao Manman, who was coughing, also followed his gaze and glanced at Jiang Shu.

Seeing Jiang Shu staring blankly at one spot and stuffing food into her mouth, the image of Xiao Jiang Shu flashed through my mind.

Xiao Jiangshu was the same.

When thinking about important things, one may not be able to listen to what others are saying, and even eating is done unconsciously.

Qiao Manman superimposed the two figures together, but less than a second later, she was shocked and forcibly separated them again.

How could she possibly put Jiang Shu and Xiao Jiang Shu together?!

Even if their names differ by only one character, they are not the same kind of people!

Her best Xiao Jiangshu was definitely not someone like Jiangshu who was always looking for trouble.

Only Zhu Liangqi is highly likely to be Xiao Jiangshu!

"Shushu, stop."

Qiao Qinian couldn't persuade her, so he could only take her fork away.

Qiao Qinian's actions also brought Jiang Shu back to her senses.

She quickly swallowed the food in her mouth and turned to speak to Jiang Tingyan.

"Tingyan, don't leave yet, I have something to tell you."

Jiang Tingyan frowned slightly and glanced at the time on his wrist.

"I have class this morning."

Jiang Shu simply stood up and told Qiao Qinian, "I'm going to show my son a document. I'll be right back to have breakfast with you."

Qiao Qinian nodded: "Okay, you can go ahead and get busy."

Jiang Shu walked out of the restaurant, while Jiang Tingyan glanced at Qiao Manman, who was still pounding her chest and coughing occasionally.

He stood up and said directly, "Wait for me, we'll go to school together."

After saying that, he followed Jiang Shu and left.

After watching his figure disappear at the restaurant entrance, Qiao Manman finally breathed a sigh of relief, patting her chest.

She's not waiting for him!

Going to school under pressure first thing in the morning will make you feel bad all day.

Qiao Qinian's gaze lingered on Qiao Manman.

Seeing Qiao Manman visibly relax after Jiang Tingyan left, his handsome face gradually turned serious.

"Manman, are you hiding something from Daddy?"

Qiao Manman was taken aback, then met Qiao Qinian's hawk-like gaze.

This was the first time Qiao Manman had ever seen such a serious gaze.

However, she could not detect any aura from Qiao Qinian.

That imperceptible "zero-degree" aura is the most terrifying.

I couldn't figure him out, I couldn't understand him, and I had no idea why he was getting serious.

Qiao Manman felt as if the space around her was shrinking invisibly, forcing her into a corner and giving her an absolute sense of oppression.

Qiao Manman opened her mouth, but found that her throat was so tight that she could not speak.

Seeing that Qiao Manman's face was a little pale, Qiao Qinian realized that he might have frightened her.

He slightly softened his serious expression and his tone became gentler: "Manman, is there something going on between you and Tingyan?"

How could Qiao Manman dare to tell Qiao Qinian about her relationship with Jiang Tingyan!

Qiao Qinian's appearance just now was so frightening.

If they found out she forced herself on Jiang Tingyan, wouldn't they cut off her living expenses completely?

I don't know what gave the original owner the audacity to go against Qiao Qinian, who had such an absolute aura.

Qiao Manman had no idea what he was asking about.

He cautiously asked in return, "I don't quite understand what you mean by that, Dad."

Qiao Qinian: "Why did you seem relieved as soon as the banquet ended?"

Upon hearing Qiao Qinian's words, Qiao Manman was both amused and exasperated.

So Qiao Qinian's serious expression just now was because he was worried about her.

Qiao Manman casually made up a lie: "Isn't this homework that my brother assigned that I didn't have time to finish? I'm afraid of being criticized."

"It's your problem that you didn't finish."

Qiao Qinian cut the beef on the plate: "Manman, since Tingyan went to the school to teach for you, it means he really treats you like his own sister."

"You should listen to him and not let him down."

Qiao Manman seemed to be listening attentively, but inwardly she was sighing.

She shouldn't let Jiang Tingyan's efforts against her go to waste.

yard.

Jiang Shu and Jiang Tingyan got into the back seat of the car together.

As soon as Jiang Tingyan closed the car door, Jiang Shu said seriously, "Son! Mom wants to ask you a very important question!"

"Hmm." Jiang Tingyan adjusted his cufflinks and said in a slightly deep voice, "Please ask."

Jiang Shu: "Have you fallen for Qiao Manman?"

Jiang Tingyan paused, then looked up in surprise and asked, "Why do you think that?"

Jiang Shu tapped his head: "Intuition."

"What do you think makes me like her?"

Jiang Tingyan put down his hand and calmly asked the question.

Jiang Shu glanced at Jiang Tingyan with an expression that seemed to have seen through the world.

This kid is asking her a question in return?

Did he want to take the opportunity to avoid the questions she asked?

Or does he want to lure her into his trap and make her agree with what he says?

Jiang Shu wasn't buying it: "I don't care what you like about her, but you need to understand that your liking will only bring you a lot of trouble."

"Qiao Manman is not a good person. I'll only remind you of this once."

Upon hearing Jiang Shu so bluntly state Qiao Manman's problem, Jiang Tingyan's handsome brows visibly furrowed.

"From what aspects will you prove it?"

Jiang Shu had already prepared an explanation before saying those words.

"She doesn't even dare to admit she had a relationship with you, what kind of good person do you think she is?"

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