66: Noble Male Supporting Character 27

Qiao Chuxia cleared her throat, feigning composure, and abruptly switched the topic:

"The reason I came is because I've already made up my mind; I want to open a jewelry company."

"Oh?"

Meng Zhu did not let her feel awkward and cooperatively changed the subject.

"Because of the Qiao Family?"

"Partly."

Qiao Chuxia nodded.

"The Qiao Family's core profitable industry is jewelry, and there's another reason: I've also dreamed of becoming a jewelry designer in the past."

"I see."

Meng Zhu did not comment on her choice.

Instead, he thought for a moment and pressed the intercom on his desk.

"Send Lin Wei to my office."

After doing this, he looked at Qiao Chuxia.

"There is a 'Canxing Jewelry' currently listed for sale. It has good foundations but is poorly managed."

His voice was steady and composed:

"I will acquire it and re-inject capital. It belongs to you now; try taking the helm yourself."

Qiao Chuxia nodded solemnly. Just as she was about to say something, there was a knock at the door.

"Come in!"

Soon, a short-haired woman with a sharp and capable aura walked in.

She was in her thirties, with sharp eyes; one look was enough to tell she was a powerful businesswoman.

"President Meng, Miss Qiao."

"This is one of my assistants, Lin Wei."

Meng Zhu introduced:

"Lin Wei, starting today, Miss Qiao will be the new President of 'Canxing Jewelry.' For the next period, put aside your current work and assist Miss Qiao in handling the company handover and initial operations."

"Yes, President Meng."

Lin Wei did not hesitate at all, immediately turning to Qiao Chuxia and nodding slightly.

"President Qiao, I am Lin Wei. It is a pleasure to work with you."

Qiao Chuxia was somewhat flattered and hurriedly responded.

She was truly stunned by the other party.

She had never seen a woman with such a powerful aura.

Qiao Chuxia couldn't help but be curious and subconsciously asked Meng Zhu:

"Do you have many more assistants as capable as her?"

Meng Zhu chuckled upon hearing this.

"Not many, five in total."

"It seems I've only met Assistant Chen Yuan."

Qiao Chuxia was slightly puzzled.

Meng Zhu nodded.

"Assistant Chen Yuan has been in the country recently, sharing my workload, while the others are not in the country."

"Lin Wei, who is before you, was only called back by me a short while ago. She is very skilled in corporate mergers and non-performing asset restructuring, which is perfect for you."

He paused.

"As for the other three, one is currently in Silicon Valley, responsible for auditing our lead investment in the C-round of an AI startup. One is in Country R, following up on a merger case for a luxury group; the negotiations have entered a critical stage. The last one just finalized a long-term cooperation agreement for new energy minerals in Country F and should be on a plane to Country Z now, where there is a sovereign wealth fund project to discuss."

He spoke lightly, but Qiao Chuxia was deeply shaken.

She couldn't imagine that the Assistant Chen Yuan she saw on a daily basis was actually a high-level official of such caliber, capable of handling major projects that could impact global markets on their own.

So this is what a true business empire looks like; it was truly breathtaking.

After chatting casually for a few more minutes, Qiao Chuxia left with Lin Wei.

In the following days, Qiao Chuxia became even busier, so much so that she missed several days of classes at Tianhai University.

She didn't know that Chu Yunting had been trying to apologize to her in person these past few days.

Not seeing Qiao Chuxia on campus for two days, Chu Yunting became increasingly restless.

On one hand, he regretted the things he had said last time and was anxious to repair their relationship.

On the other hand, he was also worried, not knowing what Qiao Chuxia was busy with.

After last time, he had also realized that he had fallen for Qiao Chuxia.

However, Qiao Chuxia wouldn't answer his calls now. He had called twice but didn't dare to call again for fear of being blocked.

Finally, out of options, Chu Yunting had no choice but to find Liu Yiyi again.

But this time, Liu Yiyi did not give him a pleasant look.

She was holding a stack of books and spoke in a cold tone.

"Isn't this Young Master Chu? What are you looking for classmate Qiao Chuxia for?"

She emphasized the word "classmate" heavily.

"Classmate Yiyi, I know I said some bad things to Qiao Chuxia. I know I was wrong, and I genuinely want to apologize. Do you know where she is?"

"Apologize?"

Liu Yiyi remained blunt.

"Don't. You are Young Master Chu, how could you be wrong? Everything you say is right."

Chu Yunting's face turned pale and then green, but he still held his temper.

"Classmate Yiyi, can't I have a chance to make amends?"

His tone was sincere, but Liu Yiyi's expression was complex.

"Forget it, Chu Yunting. Qiao Chuxia has already told me. She also said that from now on, it's best if we just remain ordinary classmates."

After saying this, Liu Yiyi walked away without looking back.

Leaving Chu Yunting standing there, frozen in place, his expression looking terrible.

An unprecedented sense of frustration welled up in his heart; Chu Yunting was at his wit's end.

He gritted his teeth and dialed a number.

"Help me look up someone: Qiao Chuxia, a student at Tianhai University. I want to know where she is living now."

Half an hour after hanging up, the call came back, but the other party's tone was very grave.

"Sorry, Young Master Chu, we cannot look into this person. You should find someone else."

"What do you mean you can't look into it?"

"Beep... beep... beep..."

Chu Yunting's anger had just flared up, but the other side had already hung up the phone.

He didn't believe it and immediately made another call, ordering the Chu Family's bodyguards to investigate.

But the bodyguards were busy all day, and yet they returned empty-handed all the same.

Even the bodyguards were pale, and many of them resigned the next day.

Chu Yunting was completely stunned.

He finally understood that the bodyguards and the Maybach by Qiao Chuxia's side that night were not coincidences.

A dramatic change had definitely occurred in Qiao Chuxia's world that he could not imagine.

Sitting blankly in the car for a long time, Chu Yunting was ultimately unwilling to give up.

Thinking it over, only one place remained.

A trace of struggle flashed in his eyes.

He slammed on the gas and drove toward the Qiao Family.

...

Qiao Family villa.

Qiao Zhenghong sat on the sofa, squinting his eyes as he examined the young man opposite him.

The Chu Family, Chu Yunting?

A glint of light flashed in Qiao Zhenghong's eyes.

It was true that the Chu Family was more powerful than the Qiao Family.

But the most crucial part was that this Chu Yunting's mother was named Meng Wanjun.

This could not be ignored.

Just as Qiao Zhenghong was calculating to himself.

Unexpectedly, Old Madam snorted and spoke, answering Chu Yunting's question.

"You are looking for Qiao Chuxia? That wicked creature was kept by someone outside and was kicked out of the house long ago."

"Impossible!"

Chu Yunting's brows instantly furrowed; he could not stand others slandering Qiao Chuxia like this.

"Qiao Chuxia is not that kind of person!" He suppressed his anger.

"I came to find her today precisely because I wanted to apologize to her."

A young master like the one from the Chu Family would actually apologize to Qiao Chuxia?

Almost in an instant, Qiao Zhenghong, that old fox, immediately realized a problem.

This Young Master Chu liked Qiao Chuxia.

Thinking of this, Qiao Zhenghong's eyes lit up.

That face which was originally stern was instantly filled with a warm, enthusiastic smile.

"Help Old Madam back to rest, and then serve the best tea."

After instructing the servants, Qiao Zhenghong sat next to Chu Yunting, feeling more satisfied the more he looked.

"Young Master Chu, don't mind the old woman's nonsense. That child Qiao Chuxia just had a small disagreement with the family and ran away from home."

Qiao Zhenghong sighed, putting on a heartbroken expression.

"That child grew up in the countryside and is just stubborn. Now she won't answer calls or reply to messages, and we don't know where she is living."

As he spoke, he secretly observed Chu Yunting's expression.

Sure enough, he saw Chu Yunting's visible frustration.

Qiao Zhenghong was secretly shocked and became even more certain of his guess.

But Chu Yunting didn't want to waste any more time; he immediately stood up and politely took his leave:

"Since that is the case, I won't disturb you any further."

"Alright." Qiao Zhenghong made a show of trying to keep him.

"Rest assured, Young Master Chu, if Qiao Chuxia comes back, I will definitely have her contact you immediately!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Yunting only smiled reluctantly.

It wasn't until evening that he returned home, exhausted.

As soon as he walked in, he saw his mother, Meng Wanjun, sitting on the sofa in the living room with a sullen face.