Chapter 414

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"So what are your plans for handling Xinying's situation now?"

"That girl came back to break off the engagement, which means you will have to meet Wu Xingsheng sooner or later."

Wearing a straw hat, Yun Xi sat obediently on the sofa, sipping her orange juice in small sips.

Xin Ying's purpose in returning is to break off her engagement with that brat Wu Liang.

That girl's mind is made up now, and even if I and Qiao Ranxin try to persuade her again, it won't make any difference.

But this annulment is not something to be taken lightly; it requires Xinying to truly sever all ties.

So Qiao Ranxin had to go see Wu Xingsheng, which was undoubtedly a difficult choice for Qiao Ranxin.

After all, she used to love him so deeply, so if she suddenly met him again, she would inevitably be moved.

"Yun Xi, you're worrying about me too much. My feelings for Wu Xingsheng aren't as strong as they used to be."

"Even if I saw them now, I don't think I would have much of an emotional reaction."

"Right now, I just want to live my life quietly and properly, and I don't have any other thoughts."

Wearing only a sheer black nightgown, Qiao Ranxin lay languidly on the sofa, resting her chin on her hand.

Like a noblewoman from medieval Western Europe, her dreamy eyes held a touch of nonchalance and elegance.

Actually Qiao Ranxin is right; she has now come to terms with those matters of love and romance.

What you can't have, you can't have. There's no need to waste your time and effort fighting for it.

Moreover, she no longer has any desires for that; she just wants to enjoy the leisurely life ahead.

For her, who has no desires or wants, it is enough to see Xinying grow up healthy.

What's more, she has now found a much more interesting new toy than Wu Xingsheng's.

"Are you sure? You used to be so incredibly charming to people."

Yun Xi pouted and complained with some distrust.

Although she didn't know much about the relationship between Qiao Ranxin and Wu Xingsheng, she did know a little bit of the inside story.

"Ha... I'm such a grown-up now..."

Qiao Ranxin chuckled softly, her voice full of allure. When had she ever lied?

She shifted to a more comfortable position, lying on her side on the sofa, her long, shapely legs casually crossed.

"Yun Xi, shall we make a bet?"

Qiao Ranxin smiled slightly; she had to admit that Wu Liang, that little devil, had brought many surprises.

She was quite surprised by both his own changes and the changes in the children around him.

"What kind of bet?"

Yun Xi finished the orange juice in her glass with a slurping sound.

If nothing unexpected happens, it's definitely a bet related to Xinying's child. Judging from the old woman's expression, it's not a good thing.

"I bet Xinying won't break off the engagement."

Qiao Ranxin glanced out the window and smiled faintly.

She slowly sat up and straightened her somewhat disheveled clothes.

Why?

Yun Xi tilted her head, somewhat puzzled.

"Open the door, Yun Xi, we have a guest."

"I know this guest very well. Actually, I should have met her sooner."

Qiao Ranxin combed her slightly loose hair and stretched vigorously.

Thinking about it carefully, it had been a long time since she had seen that girl...

Sixty-eight: Wu Liang's fiancée

When Yao Shi learned on the way that the silver-haired girl in front of her was named Qiao Xinying, she immediately understood where this sense of familiarity came from.

No wonder she thought the girl looked so familiar, no wonder she felt she had seen her somewhere before.

It turns out that this child is that person's daughter, which is why she sees his shadow in him.

Thinking about it carefully, Qiao Xinying does indeed resemble her mother; the mother and daughter are remarkably alike. (Appearance?)

I learned from Qiao Xinying that her mother is currently living in an old villa deep inside the Huihuangxing Academy, staying home all day as a full-time homebody.

This was somewhat different from the elegant and charming perfect woman she remembered, but she wasn't particularly surprised.

If it were that alluring and seductive woman, it would be understandable that she would end up like this, since she is a person who does whatever she wants.

The other person will not be bound by established rules and regulations, but will live according to her own wishes and preferences.

Since that woman did this, it must be because she liked her, so Yao Shi wouldn't care no matter how outrageous the other party's actions were.

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"Long time no see, Yao Shi, you've grown up so much."

Just as Yao Shi entered the house to change her shoes, Qiao Ranxin leaned against the wall and greeted her with a smile.

It was a bit unexpected that our return after several years would be in the form of a principal and students.

Qiao Ranxin crossed her arms and lifted Yu Feng, looking at Yao Shi, who had grown into a beautiful, icy young woman, with great interest.

After so long, the once indifferent and immature flower bud has finally transformed into a delicate and beautiful water lily.

Moreover, Yao Shi is no longer as cold as before; she is no longer the emotionless girl who was like a precise machine.

The child now possesses a wealth of emotions and has shed the notion of being a doll, becoming more and more like a real human being.

The only person who could have transformed Yao Shi from a puppet-like mechanical doll into a girl with rich emotions and a complex personality is probably that little brat.

She really is a little devil who's hard to fathom; the other party has brought her so many surprises.

She had previously thought, just like Wu Xingsheng, that he was a hopeless case who would lead a mediocre life and never amount to anything.

But now... well... I never expected that both she and Wu Xingsheng...

"Yes, it's been a long time, Ms. Qiao."

"I think it's been at least five years since we last saw each other, but you are still as beautiful as ever."

Yao Shi changed out of her leather shoes and neatly placed them on the shoe cabinet. Looking at Qiao Ranxin, who exuded a mature and sophisticated charm, she pinched the hem of her skirt and politely bowed.

Ms. Qiao has become more and more feminine. Compared to when she met him five years ago, Ms. Qiao now has a more mature and charming appeal.

Moreover, Ms. Qiao is a stunning beauty, and she maintains her curvaceous figure and smooth, supple skin very well.

The other woman's current appearance is in no way inferior to that of Milutin in her twenties, and she even has more mature charm than Milutin.

"I'm surprised that Yao Shi can actually compliment people now."

"It seems you've been getting along well with your young master in recent years; your facial expressions have become more varied."

Qiao Ranxin was taken aback when she heard Yao Shi praise her, and then she chuckled.

I never thought this girl would go back and praise people one day. Although her tone was still a bit stiff, it was a huge change for the child.

Thinking back to that girl who was as emotionless as a cooled corpse, Yao Shi is now outstanding.

"Does Mom and Miss Shi know each other?"

Qiao Xinying was somewhat surprised to hear the familiar conversation between the two.

This aloof, icy beauty actually knows my mother? And judging from their conversation, they seem to have a very good relationship?

"Oh dear, Yao Shi, didn't you explain this to Xinying? It seems she still doesn't understand your true identity."

Qiao Ranxin smiled faintly. Xinying might be unfamiliar with Yao Shi, but Yao Shi knew Xinying very well.

After all, Yao Shi was Wu Liang's personal maid, so she should be very aware that Xin Ying was Wu Liang's fiancée.

"Miss Xinying, I guessed your identity after learning your real name. It was impolite of me not to be honest with you."

"You don't need to look so surprised; this is nothing to be astonished about."

Yao Shi turned around and slowly spoke, walking to Qiao Xinying's side and taking her small hand.

Her long, flowing hair cascaded down her face, and with her eyes closed, she gracefully bowed, lifting her skirt with one hand.

"Young Master's fiancée, Miss Qiao Xinying, the future mistress of the Wu family, it is my honor to see your beautiful face."

"I am Yao Shi, the young master's personal maid. It's quite a coincidence that I can help you today."

Yao Shi gently held Qiao Xinying's small hand and whispered, her beautiful eyes slowly opening to see Qiao Xinying's delicate face reflected in them.

Her left hand, which was behind her back and outstretched, clenched into a fist unnaturally. The sense of oppression flowing from the depths of her heart made her feel uncomfortable.

Why did she feel so depressed and dissatisfied? Was it because Qiao Xinying was the young master's fiancée? Was it because she was jealous of Qiao Xinying?

She, a mere maid, had actually developed feelings of jealousy towards the young master's fiancée...

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Qiao Xinying let the other person hold her hand, feeling the coldness coming from Yao Shi's hand.

She turned her gaze back to the other person's flawless, icy-cold face.

Her eyes, like black gemstones, were so deep and alluring; her thin, cherry-red lips were as soft as cotton. What a beautiful woman she was!

Coupled with the dashing appearance of the other party who had helped her out of that predicament earlier, Miss Shi was simply as perfect as a knight from a novel or movie.

"Miss Shi Yaoshi, you are such a handsome and beautiful woman."

The burning sensation emanating from her chest made Qiao Xinying feel a little shy.

He reached out and gently squeezed Yao Shi's soft, boneless hand twice. When Qiao Xinying realized her impolite behavior, she panicked.

What kind of crazy, pink fantasies were going on in her head that led her to do such a perverted thing to Miss Shi?

"Thank you for your compliment. Let's go inside and talk."

Yao Shi withdrew her right hand and looked at the slightly shy woman in front of her with a cool expression.

As the young master's fiancée, she, as a servant of the Wu family, should logically wish Miss Qiao and the young master a happy marriage.

But as a woman who admires the young master... she has to do something now...

Chapter Sixty-Nine: Chapter Title Ahhhhhh!!

"Miss Xinying, what did you just say?"

Yao Shi, who had always maintained extreme composure, stared at the girl in front of her with a bewildered expression.

I don't know if there was something wrong with her hearing, or if the other person said something wrong.

Yao Shi was momentarily bewildered; she couldn't understand what the other person had just said.

As if confirming something, Yao Shi gradually turned her gaze to Qiao Ranxin, who was smiling to the side.

The other party sipped their wine without a care, not taking Qiao Xinying's words to heart at all, and showing no intention of getting involved in the matter.

"Actually, I came back this time to discuss my engagement with Wu Liang."

"That was my original purpose, which is why I suddenly returned to Yanghai City without notifying anyone."

Qiao Xinying turned her head to the side, somewhat afraid to look at Yao Shi. It was rather impolite to talk about annulling the engagement in front of Wu Liang's personal maid.

Regardless of the circumstances, Miss Shi is Wu Liang's maid, so doesn't this imply that Miss Shi's master is problematic?