Lin Wu: "Since you've chosen to go to your father's side to help your mother, your mother will naturally do something for you."

"How have you been feeling lately? Is your cough any better?"

Qiao Qiqi: "I'm much better now, but Mom, I want to ask you something."

Lin Wu: "You go ahead."

"Do you really have no feelings for your sister at all?"

Lin Wu was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone: "Isn't it obvious enough that your mother chose to take you with her?"

Unable to suppress the smile on Qiao Qiqi's lips, she continued to probe.

"Mom, if I accidentally do something that hurts my sister, will you be angry with me?"

Lin Wu smiled and said nonchalantly, "Qiqi, remember this: in your mother's heart, you are my only child, understand?"

Lin Wu's words completely put Qiao Qiqi at ease.

She still remembers how her older sister was rude to her before.

Having finally gotten a chance to target her older sister, she had to make good use of it.

Just then, the sound of a car engine came from downstairs.

Qiao Qiqi hurriedly went to the window and looked out. She saw Qiao Manman and Jiang Tingyan returning at the villa entrance at the same time, and her expression gradually darkened.

"Mom, my sister is back, I'll talk to you later."

"Okay, remember to take good care of yourself."

"understood."

Qiao Qiqi hung up the phone and carefully limped downstairs.

As soon as they reached the first floor, they ran into Qiao Manman, who looked unwell and was about to go upstairs.

Qiao Qiqi feigned surprise and asked, "Sister, why...why do you look so pale?"

Qiao Manman gave a perfunctory "Mmm": "Move aside, I'm going upstairs to rest."

Qiao Qiqi quickly stepped aside to make way, and Qiao Manman went upstairs without even glancing at her.

Jiang Tingyan was the same, even more so than Qiao Manman.

Not only did he remain silent, but he treated her as if she were invisible.

He seemed to give no glance at her and went straight upstairs.

Qiao Qiqi stared at their backs, and only after they disappeared around the corner did a cold expression gradually appear on her face.

It seems that no matter what, they will never consider her one of their own.

Since that's the case, she no longer needs to be so restrained in her actions!

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The next day.

Qiao Manman arrived at the restaurant rubbing her stomach, which was aching from hunger.

As soon as she arrived at the door, she saw Jiang Shu sitting inside, making a phone call.

Not wanting any direct conflict with Jiang Shu, Qiao Manman decided to go back upstairs first and come down for breakfast later.

Just as she turned around, Qiao Qiqi's figure appeared silently behind her, staring at her with a smile.

Qiao Manman was startled and cried out, "Oh my god, you scared me to death!"

"Qiao Qiqi, could you please not stand behind someone without making a sound?"

Qiao Qiqi's smile faded, and she said apologetically, "I'm sorry, sister. I meant to call you, but I didn't expect you to turn around so quickly."

Qiao Manman was too impressed to say anything more, but Qiao Qiqi quickly added, "Sister was about to go in, why did you turn around and come out again?"

As she spoke, she turned to look at Jiang Shu, who was casting her gaze at the two of them.

She nodded slightly to Jiang Shu: "Aunt Jiang."

Qiao Manman sighed inwardly. Now that she had seen her, there was no need for her to leave.

Otherwise, it would seem like she's petty.

Qiao Manman turned around and walked into the restaurant first, while Qiao Qiqi stood behind her and hurriedly called out.

"Sister, could you help me up...?"

Qiao Manman frowned impatiently and turned around to walk to Qiao Qiqi's side.

Holding her arm, Qiao Manman couldn't help but mutter, "No one helped you when you walked behind me just now, but now you need me to help you?"

Qiao Qiqi glanced at Qiao Manman coldly when she couldn't see her.

But her tone remained gentle: "I just want to get closer to you, sister. Could you please stop bothering me?"

Qiao Manman choked on her words after hearing Qiao Qiqi's response.

The way Qiao Qiqi said it made her sound like some kind of bad person who didn't even care about her own sister.

But the facts speak for themselves.

The two of them really didn't have any feelings for each other.

In the future, Qiao Qiqi will still return to Lin Wu's side, and they will continue to keep to themselves as before.

Why should we develop unnecessary feelings just because we live under the same roof?

She herself doesn't understand life, and she doesn't want to take care of a frail younger sister.

She won't be exhausted.

The two walked to the dining table and sat down. Jiang Shu had just put down her phone and finished the last bite of bread in her hand.

She looked Qiao Manman up and down and said, "It seems I still have a lot of intimidation power, enough to make you afraid to even go to the restaurant to eat."

Qiao Manman sat down in her seat. "If you think the food isn't enough to shut you up, I don't mind having the maid get you some more."

Jiang Shu ignored Qiao Manman's words and instead changed the subject to continue her sarcasm.

"Hey, I'm not like you. You're so cold-blooded. It's one thing to deny what you've done, but you don't even care about your own sister."

"If I were you, I would definitely shower you with care and concern every day, making sure you took care of every aspect of your life."

Qiao Manman picked up a knife and fork and cut the medium-rare fried egg.

"Even though you're not her older sister, you're still her stepmother. Why haven't I seen you treat her like your own daughter from every angle?"

Jiang Shu: "I'm so busy, unlike you, who idles away your days."

Qiao Manman stuffed the sliced ​​fried egg into her mouth and bit down hard twice.

Then he turned around and smiled at Jiang Shu: "I wonder who is really being lazy, leaving all the company affairs to Jiang Tingyan while they go off to have some fun."

Jiang Shu's face darkened at the mention of Jiang Tingyan. "Don't mention my son to me again!"

Qiao Manman sneered: "If you weren't causing me trouble, do you think I'd be so free to chat with you?"

"Besides, Jiang Tingyan doesn't mind me mentioning him, so why did you bring him up first?"

Jiang Shu slammed the coffee cup she had just raised back down on the table.

"Qiao Manman, you're calling my son's name so fluently now, but why don't you just openly admit what happened between you and my son before?"

When the previous incident was mentioned, Qiao Manman subconsciously glanced at Qiao Qiqi sitting opposite her.

She was staring at the two of them with curiosity, watching them argue animatedly, her eyes even showing a hint of inquiry.

Qiao Manman was speechless.

Jiang Shu really doesn't know when to stop bringing up her affair with Jiang Tingyan.

Thankfully there's no evidence, otherwise, with everyone talking at once, who knows what kind of rumors would spread.

Qiao Manman sneered: "From now on, you need to be sure of evidence. Don't try to frame me without evidence."

Jiang Shu's eyes widened, and she slammed her hand on the table, standing up abruptly: "Qiao Manman, are you planning to completely deny that you abused my son?!"

"Fine, I'll call you a scumbag, you're really going to stick to being a scumbag to the end?!"

Qiao Manman's ears were throbbing from the sound of Jiang Shu slamming her hand on the table.

Adding to what happened yesterday, a surge of anger instantly rose to the top of my head.

"What do you mean I'm a complete scumbag? What did I do? Did you catch us lying naked in bed, or did you do it live in front of us?"

The words "I cannot accept them" are now firmly etched into Qiao Manman's heart.

Especially when Qiao Qiqi is around, it's even more impossible to admit it.

One must always be wary of others, even if it's Qiao Qiqi, her own sister; she must remain vigilant to the very end!

"My goodness."

Jiang Shu was truly astonished: "Qiao Manman, how could you utter such outrageous and offensive words?"

Qiao Manman crossed her arms: "This is my home, I can say whatever I want. If you're so capable, try gagging me."

Jiang Shu: "Fine, fine, Qiao Manman, I'll ask you one last question! What exactly is your attitude towards Tingyan?!"

The angrier Jiang Shu got, the more excited Qiao Manman became.

"What attitude should we take? What attitude do you think we should take?"

Qiao Manman slammed her knife and fork on the table: "In short, without evidence, don't even think about making me take responsibility for your son!"

After uttering those harsh words, Qiao Manman strode towards the restaurant entrance.

As soon as Qiao Manman reached the door, Jiang Tingyan's figure came into view.

When Qiao Manman met Jiang Tingyan's extremely gloomy eyes, her heart sank.

She wanted to explain, but with Qiao Qiqi and Jiang Shu behind her, she couldn't utter a single word for a while.

Qiao Manman could only awkwardly look away, planning to send a message to Jiang Tingyan later to explain.

Just as he lowered his head, Jiang Tingyan suddenly spoke in a cold voice.

"It seems that you don't have a heart."

Qiao Manman's heart tightened, and she suddenly looked up at him.

But Jiang Tingyan did not linger any longer and walked towards the gate.

Qiao Qiqi, who was in the restaurant, almost burst out laughing when she saw what was happening outside.

So even Qiao Manman has her share of setbacks?

She had always thought that Qiao Manman would always be a princess, pampered and cherished by everyone.

wrong.

She was pampered and cherished.

In this situation, she chose to jump herself, so she can't blame anyone else.

This allowed her to play more freely, making the rest of the game even more exciting.

What are the storms outside? She still wants to make the storm between Qiao Manman and Jiang Shu rise even higher.

Qiao Qiqi lowered her head and smiled, feeling incredibly pleased at the thought of what was about to happen.

After returning upstairs, Qiao Manman thought for a long time but couldn't muster the courage to send Jiang Tingyan an explanation.

In the past, she definitely wouldn't have cared about what Jiang Tingyan thought.

During this time, Jiang Tingyan helped her a lot.

Once at the bar, and again yesterday.

She felt guilty if she didn't explain the issue clearly.

Sending a message wasn't sincere enough, Qiao Manman thought, it would be better to explain in person, after all, it was the weekend and she didn't have anything else to do.

Qiao Manman dialed Jiang Tingyan's number, but the call was immediately hung up by Jiang Tingyan after the phone rang.

Qiao Manman paused for a moment, then typed another one.

The call was disconnected again.

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