Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Old Friends Meet
Qiao Qiao hurried back to her ward, only to find her father and Aunt Joe packing up.
"Dad, Mom, what are you doing? Are you going back now? "Qiao Qiao asked in surprise as she walked into the room.
Aunt Joe had a faint smile on her round face. She carried her bag and said, "No, we're planning to stay in City A for a few more days. We're going outside to look for a place to stay."
"Why do you want to look for a place to stay?" Qiao Qiao was even more puzzled. She grabbed Aunt Joe's hand and stopped her from moving. She frowned and said, "You can go directly to Family He's main residence. If you're not used to it, you can go to Shaochen's villa outside. Why go through the trouble of staying in a hotel?"
Auntie Qiao and Father Qiao looked at each other awkwardly.
That hesitant look of wanting to say something made Qiaoqiao immediately understand the meaning behind it. Her eyes drooped slightly, as if a fishbone was stuck in her throat, extremely uncomfortable. She asked in a low voice, "Are you afraid that Granny will make things difficult for you?"
Obviously, Qiao Qiao was right.
Father Qiao and Aunt Joe looked even more embarrassed. When Aunt Joe saw that Qiao Qiao's expression was a little ugly, she laughed dryly. She walked up and patted Qiao Qiao's shoulder, trying to put on a relaxed tone.
"Qiao Qiao, don't think too much. Mom and Dad just think that living in Family He's or Shaochen's villas is too far away from you. It's not convenient for us to come and see you. It's better to find a place closer to the hospital."
Qiao Qiao frowned. "Really? It's really not because we're afraid … "
"You can see that Mom's attitude towards us is gradually improving. Since she has let go of her grudge against us, why wouldn't we go to Family He because we're afraid of her? Don't think too much. We just want to be closer to you. "
Auntie Qiao made it sound so convincing, as if that was really the case.
However, Qiao Qiao knew that Aunt Joe just didn't want her to worry.
If it wasn't because she was afraid of Mother He, why would she be so afraid of her? Mother He's actions could make Aunt Joe tremble in fear for a long time. Were they really in-laws?
This kind of relationship was not equal at all, and everything Auntie Qiao did was in hopes that she would have an easier time in the He family and that Mother He would be more tolerant of her.
This thoughtfulness touched Qiao Qiao also made her feel guilty.
She owed Father Qiao and Aunt Joe too much.
"Dad, Mom …" Qiao Qiao's voice was a little choked up, and her eyes were slightly red. When Aunt Joe saw Qiao Qiao like this, her heart ached for her. She touched her cheek and squeezed out a smile as she said, "Alright, it's no big deal. Why are your eyes red? You have to be happy. The baby in your stomach is very sensitive."
Qiao Qiao looked deeply at Aunt Joe. She took a deep breath and squeezed out a smile. "Mom, I understand."
In the end, Qiao Qiao respected Father Qiao and Aunt Joe's wishes. They rented a room in a hotel near the hospital. Qiao Qiao accompanied them and helped them with the paperwork and paid the deposit.
"Seriously, it's no big deal. Why did you come out?" Aunt Joe looked at Qiao Qiao reproachfully, but there was still a hint of a smile on her face.
"It's not like I'm seriously ill. Shaochen just asked me to stay in the hospital because he was worried. Now that I'm out for a walk and to breathe in some fresh air, it's better for the baby." Qiao Qiao led Father Qiao and Aunt Joe to their room. It was the best room in the hotel, and it had all the amenities they needed.
"Sigh, I can't win against you in an argument," Aunt Joe said helplessly.
Qiao Qiao smiled and checked the room's amenities. She heaved a sigh of relief when she saw that everything was normal.
However, she wasn't completely at ease because Qiao Hui's matter was still hovering in her mind. She didn't know how she was doing now, and it was a headache to have a troublesome younger sister.
Most importantly, she couldn't let Aunt Joe know about this. Otherwise, it would only complicate matters.
"Dad, Mom, it's getting late. You should rest early."
Qiao Qiao walked to the door and said to Father Qiao and Aunt Joe.
When Aunt Joe saw that Qiao Qiao was about to leave, she hurriedly stopped her. Then she said to Father Qiao, "Dad, why don't you send Qiao Qiao back? I'm worried about the child going back alone."
When Father Qiao heard this, he felt that it made sense. Just as he was about to stand up, he was stopped by Qiao Qiao. Her heart was pounding as she said, "Dad, Mom, I can go back alone. There's no need to trouble you."
"How can that do? You're pregnant now …"
"Being pregnant doesn't mean that you're seriously injured. Don't many pregnant women still work when they're pregnant? I'm still an idle person now. It's fine for me to walk around. You don't have to send me back. "
"Why are you so stubborn?" Aunt Joe was a little anxious. Qiao Qiao was always very considerate. She would never trouble others when she could do it herself.
She was so well-behaved, just like her name.
Why wasn't her daughter, Qiao Hui, as intelligent as her name suggested, even though they had grown up in the same environment? Furthermore, she was so worrisome every day.
As she watched Qiao Qiao leave, Aunt Joe sank into deep thought.
The moment Qiao Qiao stepped out of the hotel, she took out her cell phone and dialed someone's number. She was a little anxious and wanted to bring Qiao Hui back as soon as possible. As a result, she didn't pay attention to the road and bumped into someone who was walking in the opposite direction. She lost her balance and fell backward.
Just as she thought that she was going to fall flat on her face, she was supported by a gentle force.
Qiao Qiao was still in shock. After she steadied herself, she turned around to thank the person behind her. When she saw who it was, she was instantly stunned.
The man who had bumped into her even apologized. Qiao Qiao didn't react at all. Instead, she stared straight at the person's face with a pleasantly surprised expression.
"Miss Freya!"
Freya smiled at Qiao Qiao. There was a gentle smile in her charming eyes as she said, "Miss Qiao, what a coincidence."
Qiao Qiao also felt that it was a coincidence that they had bumped into each other at this place.
"Yes, what a coincidence."
Freya's smile deepened. She glanced indifferently at the man who had almost bumped into Qiao Qiao. Her gentle gaze now had a trace of coldness.
The man couldn't help but shudder and quickly slipped away.
"It's been a long time since we last met. How have you been recently?" Freya's gaze was fixed on Qiao Qiao's slightly haggard face. She couldn't describe how she felt in her heart.
After all, she didn't feel too good.
"Not bad. How about you?"
"Me? I've been a little busy recently." Freya's tone was indifferent and wouldn't arouse the slightest bit of suspicion.
But in reality, she had been closely pursued by the people from J Country. Two days ago, she had dealt with a group of detectives who didn't know the immensity of heaven and earth. These two days, she had relaxed a little.
"It's not easy to be a strong woman. I really have to thank you for just now. If you weren't behind me, I would have definitely fallen." If that happened, it would be troublesome.
Qiao Qiao's heart still couldn't calm down.
"You have to be careful. In this world, there is no lack of people with sinister intentions. Pay more attention to your surroundings." Freya said meaningfully.
She recalled the scene just now. It was indeed very dangerous, but she didn't know if that person did it intentionally or not.
Qiao Qiao didn't quite understand, but thinking that the other party had good intentions, she nodded. "I'll be careful. Thank you for the reminder."
"You're welcome."
Freya curled her lips. Her gaze was fixed on Qiao Qiao's hair that fell on the side of her face. She reached out her hand to touch Qiao Qiao's hair. This overly intimate action didn't cause Qiao Qiao to feel repulsed. Instead, she felt exceptionally close.
Even though this was only the second time they had met, Qiao Qiao still felt that they had met countless times. A strange feeling spread from the bottom of her heart.
Most people would feel silly to have such a strong sense of familiarity with a stranger.
"Haha, is there something on my face?" Freya's voice pulled Qiao Qiao back to reality.
Qiao Qiao was stunned. By the time she realized it, she had already been staring at Freya for a long time.
It was a little awkward.
She smiled, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere. "Sorry, I accidentally got carried away. Please don't mind."
"It's okay." Freya shook her head. "Where are you going now?"
At the mention of this, Qiao Qiao remembered that she was going to look for Qiao Hui. She was shocked and hurriedly said, "I almost forgot that I have something urgent to attend to. Sorry, Freya. I have to go."
Freya nodded. This time, she didn't ask Qiao Qiao to stay. She just waved at her and reminded her kindly. "Be careful of the people around you. Don't hurt yourself."
However, Qiao Qiao didn't think too much about it. "I got it. Goodbye."
Qiaoqiao gradually disappeared into the crowd, but Freya was still standing in the same place. Her gaze was locked onto Qiaoqiao's body until Qiaoqiao's figure completely disappeared.
"Freya, I've found out their address." A tall man in a black suit walked up to Freya and said in a low voice. He stuffed a note into her hand and left like a passerby.
Freya lowered her head and glanced at the note. Her red lips curved slightly. After more than 20 years, she was finally going to officially meet an old friend.
Father Qiao and Aunt Joe were in the house when someone suddenly knocked on the door.
"It's the waiter, right?" Father Qiao muttered and got up to open the door.
Aunt Joe added, "Don't tell me he's here to deliver dinner? It's dinner time. "
Father Qiao had the same thought, but when he opened the door, he saw someone he hadn't expected. Father Qiao's mouth was wide open, but he couldn't say a word.
Freya smiled at Father Qiao and said, "Long time no see, Old Qiao."
"Daddy, why are you so quiet? Is he here to deliver dinner?" Aunt Joe walked over. When she saw Freya's face, she had the same reaction as Father Qiao.
Her brain instantly shut down.
When Freya saw Aunt Joe walk out, her smile deepened. She greeted Aunt Joe and said, "Meiling, you've put on so much weight in the past 20 years."
Her words were extremely nasty.
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