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Xiao Qian’s certainty had indeed touched Chen Chao’s heart.

“Brother, I really don’t think you should go abroad. Trust your sister this one time. Your department has been doing well for the past few years, you can hold on until the demolition happens. Then, both our families can start a business together. Wouldn’t that be better than going abroad to suffer? If it doesn’t happen within a year, you can go abroad then. Anyway, the quota your department has is available every year!”

Having said all that, Xiao Qian had left Chen Chao without any reason to object.

Although her words seemed unrealistic to anyone who heard them, Chen Chao believed in his little cousin, as she was not someone who spoke carelessly.

“Brother, if you go abroad, my future sister-in-law will run away…”

“Alright, I won’t go this year. We’ll see about next year.”

“Whoever lies is a dog!”

Chen Chao couldn’t help but laugh at Xiao Qian’s teasing.

“Alright, I won’t lie to you.”

Xiao Qian was delighted and genuinely happy.

Having things settled made her feel so relieved. If her brother doesn’t go abroad, the probability of getting sick is reduced and he would eventually marry her sister-in-law. After a few years, having a nephew shouldn’t be a problem, right?

As long as everything was clear, she would also try to get her hands on Chen Chao, the financial manager, who would have to work for her for a lifetime. Hahaha!

Seeing Xiao Qian so happy, Chen Chao’s heart also felt joy. He wondered why he had never noticed that his cousin could be so funny. He always thought she didn’t speak much.

Later, Chen Chao discovered that Xiao Qian, who usually doesn’t laugh, would only show such happiness when she was with her “little strong” or when she was plotting against others. He couldn’t say much, as he had to work for his female boss, but that’s another story…

“Qian’er, the friend you mentioned, what’s your relationship with him? How did you get to know him?” Chen Chao recalled that this “friend” had appeared a few times in their conversation.

Chen Chao was a detail-oriented man who could catch the important points quickly because he came from a financial background.

“He’s my boyfriend, but we’re still in the trial period.”

“Ah!” Chen Chao was surprised.

“How old are you? Why are you dating already? Isn’t this trip supposed to be for school?”

Xiao Qian burst into laughter, “Big brother, your reaction is just like my mom’s back then. Fine, I’ll accept it. You’re a real family member.”

“Qian’er, your school is so good, don’t waste the opportunity. You’ll have plenty of time to date later. I didn’t feel quite comfortable when your third uncle arranged your engagement. Now, you’re already in school, so how did you end up with a boyfriend?”

Having said such a long string of words, Chen Chao was genuinely worried.

Xiao Qian sighed inwardly as she wasn’t keen on getting involved with Yu Minglang.

However, that little Xiao Qiang had persistently stuck to her, and he’d already made so much progress. If she refused his advances, she would lose the image a female boss should have.

Explaining her situation to her family was a job for Yu Xiaoqiang, but he wasn’t around, so Chen Xiaomei had to take care of it herself.

“Brother, I promise that my relationship won’t affect my studies. I’ll definitely get the full scholarship. If it does hinder my studies, I’ll break up with him right away, okay?”

This was what Yu Xiaoqiang had previously said to appease Jia Xiufang, and Chen Xiaomei had borrowed it.

“Next time there’s a chance, I’ll invite him for a meal.” Chen Chao wanted to look out for his sister.

“Sure, we’ll introduce him to you when we have the opportunity. It will be our treat then.”

What she and Yu Xiaoqiang owed Chen Chao couldn’t be settled with just one meal. If it weren’t for Chen Chao’s 50,000 yuan in their past life, her time with her daughter wouldn’t have been this long.

Thinking of her daughter, Xiao Qian felt her long-suppressed OCD starting to act up again.

She got up to wash her hands.

A couple passed her, and their sweet nothings reached Xiao Qian’s ear. It seemed the girl was also going away for school, and her boyfriend was seeing her off.

The young faces were full of youth and warmth.

At such a young age, promises of eternal love were empty. Perhaps after this year, they would break up due to being far apart, as many lovers can’t endure the test of time and space.

But in this moment, the young couple’s feelings were genuine.

Her Yu Xiaoqiang was still busy juggling work, and expecting him to whisper sweet nothings to her was absolutely impossible.

That man who gave his girlfriend a childish nickname like “Chen Xiaomei” wouldn’t be romantic or realistic.

Xiao Qian washed her hands and watched the couple leave without much envy, but she did feel a little loss.

Her mental age and maturity shouldn’t be as a young girl, constantly expecting to be inseparable and intimately whispering to each other. So, her loss was only a little, just a little bit.

Yu Minglang had been busy with work for four days, and though he had promised to make time to see her, he didn’t show up.

Not only did he not show up, but there were also no phone calls.

He had simply disappeared.

If she weren’t as mature as she is now, her 20-year-old self would have been angry. However, Xiao Qian now only hoped that he was safe and not being plotted against by his colleagues.

Whether or not he could see her off didn’t matter; she was fine as long as he was safe in some corner of the world. The next time she saw him, whole and unharmed, it would be great.

Anyway, a man like him, who gives a woman carnations and nicknames like “Xiao Mei,” she wouldn’t worry about him being taken away by other women.

“People are happy because they have low expectations.”

In their past life, his occasional distance had caused them countless quarrels with Xiao Qian becoming frequently angry.

Living his life over again, he had lowered his expectations to such an extent. Xiao Qian helplessly shook her head and smiled at herself in the mirror.

She was about to start a new life. Yu Xiaoqiang, you have to come back safely.

At that moment, Yu Minglang had just finished a negotiation.

During the past few days, he had been persistently working on the project, and the company’s shareholders had tried to hinder him, as they didn’t want him to take over the company smoothly.

Although the project seemed impossible to complete from an outsider’s perspective, Yu Minglang had managed to secure it singlehandedly with his iron determination and sleepless efforts.

“Qiao Zhen, what’s today’s date?”

“August 30th.”

As Yu Minglang’s secretary, Qiao Zhen had been keeping up with his pace, focusing solely on work. Even though Yu Minglang was a young boss, he had started from scratch in the company; fighting every step of the way. Qiao Zhen was working wholeheartedly for him. Once he mentioned the date, they exchanged a glance.

Both of them exclaimed simultaneously, “Oh no!”

Today, Yu Minglang’s girlfriend Chen Xiaomei was reporting to school, and Qiao Zhen’s Shi Yu was also starting!