Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
A Good Impression
"Adam is still so reassuring. I am deeply gratified by your loyalty to the organization. Everyone, do you have any objections?" Phillips asked.
Everyone fell silent and began to discuss the next topic.
Adam also participated in the conversation, but unfortunately, he was so distracted that he did not notice the cold smile on Phillips's lips.
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After He Shaochen sent Qiao Qiao back to the Royal Palace, he returned to the country because of the matter in A Country.
But he left behind the one billion dollar "Fairy's Tear" necklace.
When Qiao Qiao received the necklace, the corner of her mouth twitched uncontrollably. She looked at the necklace up and down, but no matter how she looked at it, she did not think that the necklace was worth so much money.
She looked at it for a moment, then put down the necklace and sighed. "If you have so much money, you can just give it to me. Why let others take advantage of it?"
But he had ordered her to wear it and he had left someone to supervise her.
Did he want her to be robbed when she went out by having her carry such a valuable item with her? Qiao Qiao immediately felt the malice of He Shaochen, who was on the other side of the ocean.
Just as she was wondering what to do, she suddenly received an insider saying that the new chairman of the Elders' Council, Phillips, had come to visit.
Speaking of Phillips, Qiao Qiao had not really met this man yet. She quickly put away the necklace, quickly adjusted her emotions and called him in.
When Qiao Qiao saw Phillips, she could not help but be stunned.
"It is an honor to meet you, Your Highness Lilith."
Phillips bowed to Qiao Qiao and then reached out a hand to her.
Qiao Qiao stared at him for a long time and did not come back to her senses.
She seemed to have seen this man somewhere before.
"Lilith."
Qiao Qiao didn't respond, so Adam reminded her in a low voice.
Only then did she react. She stood up and shook Phillips's hand. When their hands touched, Qiao Qiao realized that this young man with an angelic face did not have fingers as delicate as his face. Instead, there were many calluses on his fingertips.
"As the heir to the throne that our Elder Council supports and thinks highly of, I look forward to our future cooperation." Phillips said. He always had a harmless smile when he spoke, which made people feel good about him. Qiao Qiao was also touched by this smile.
He thought to himself that the new chairman of the Elder Council was much easier to get along with than the previous Zachesis.
She also smiled and said, "I also look forward to your performance in the future."
The few of them had a brief exchange on the development of the tense. When it was almost noon, Phillips invited, "Can I invite Your Highness to have lunch with me? I hope to discuss with you about the new industrial zone in J Country. "
Qiao Qiao nodded. "Of course."
It was just a meal. It wasn't a big deal.
Along the way, Phillips's humorous words made Qiao Qiao laugh. In private, he was not like the chairman of the Elder Council who was revered by thousands of people. He was more like the big boy next door. Moreover, Phillips was four years younger than Qiao Qiao. This made Qiao Qiao feel like she was looking at a younger brother.
In general, the two of them got along very well.
In contrast, Adam was much quieter. While sitting in the car, he kept his head down and looked at the documents. He rarely participated in the conversation between Qiao Qiao and Phillips.
They went to a western restaurant.
"Today is my treat. Whatever Your Highness Lilith likes to eat, you can order as much as you want," Phillips said.
Along the way, Qiao Qiao and Phillips could be considered to be very familiar with each other. She smiled at Phillips and said, "You don't have to be so formal in private. Just call me Lilith."
Phillips was not a polite person. When he heard Qiao Qiao's words, he blinked and immediately smiled. "Then I will call you Lilith in private."
"Okay."
Qiaoqiao glanced at the menu and ordered a few dishes that she liked. Then, she handed the menu back to Phillips. "You can't just take care of me. What do you guys like to eat? Order whatever you like."
Phillips looked at the menu that Qiao Qiao passed to him and suddenly laughed. "Lilith, I feel that you are different from usual."
"How am I different?" Qiao Qiao was taken aback.
Phillips looked straight at her and smiled. "You are much more lively and interesting than when you are in public. In front of the citizens, you are like a god. However, you seem very distant. Now, you are more down to earth."
"Isn't it normal to maintain your best side in front of the citizens? The citizens need role models. "
Qiao Qiao said matter-of-factly.
She looked at him and said, "Speaking of which, isn't Phillips the same as me? Your performance in front of the media is much more rigid than it is now. "
"Haha, Lilith, you are indeed very interesting. This is the first time someone has spoken to me like that." Phillips laughed out loud without any scruples.
Qiao Qiao pursed her lips. "I am just speaking the truth. Speaking of which, Phillips, your laughter is too tasteless. It is very rude to laugh in front of a lady. Be careful that you don't find a girlfriend in the future."
"Girlfriend? Why should I find a girlfriend? Wouldn't it be better to just be like now? "
"When your friends are all married and have children and you are still single, you won't say that anymore."
Qiao Qiao spoke as if she had experienced it before.
"Single?" Phillips was stunned. He didn't know much about these online terms and frowned. "Lilith, in your eyes, am I a dog?"
"Huh? I didn't mean that! Don't misunderstand! "
Qiao Qiao waved her hand. "Single is an online slang that refers to those who are not in love or are not married. I don't mean to belittle you."
Phillips lowered his eyes and thought for a while. Then, he smiled again. "I see. I thought that Lilith despised me and was a little sad."
"Why would I despise you?" Qiao Qiao shook her head. "Speaking of which, don't you usually go online?"
She remembered that a young man like Phillips should still be in university. It was very common for him to hang out in Internet cafes with his friends, play online games, and chat on forums. He should be very familiar with this kind of online slang. However, this common knowledge didn't seem to work for Phillips.
"I have a lot of things to learn every day. I know how to go online too. However, the executive officer will first search for the information I need. I will directly choose the useful ones."
"Has it always been like this?"
Phillips thought for a while and said with a smile, "At least, it has been like this for as long as I can remember."
Qiao Qiao laughed dryly. "You really are a child without a childhood."
But it was normal.
Those children who had a childhood were still obediently going to university, while Phillips, who was the same age as them, was already the speaker of the country's elders. This was the difference.
When Phillips heard the word 'childhood', he always felt that it was extremely extravagant.
For people in the organization, childhood was an existence that they didn't want to recall.
In front of Qiao Qiao, Phillips could smile very naturally. He said half-jokingly, "Then why don't Lilith be my girlfriend? That way, I won't be single. Hmm, a single dog!"
After Qiao Qiao heard this, she shook her head as if it was a matter of fact. "No! I have a boyfriend! "
"Oh?"
Phillips looked very surprised.
Qiao Qiao glanced at him and asked with a smile, "Didn't you see the news earlier? I'm already together with He Shaochen. You don't have a chance. Moreover, I'm not interested in a relationship with a younger man. "
"What? So the famous flower is taken?" Phillips looked at Qiao Qiao regretfully. "I originally thought that I was very compatible with you. If it was Lilith, I would consider the matter of a girlfriend. But it doesn't matter. You're just announcing your relationship. It's not like you're getting married. You can still divorce after you get married. Yes, I still have a chance."
Phillips did not avoid arousing suspicion.
Qiao Qiao realized that this guy's ability to push his luck was even more amazing than his eloquence.
If the two of them were not so far away, Qiao Qiao would have hit him.
"Don't even think about it. You won't have a chance in this lifetime. My relationship with my boyfriend is very good. If you dare to jinx it again, I'll find someone to beat you up!" He actually dared to curse her to break up with He Shaochen? Divorce? She would drag him out and give him 50 beatings first!
"So your performance on TV was all about your true feelings?"
Phillips was disappointed.
Qiao Qiao glanced at him and said proudly, "That's right. There's nothing fake about it. So you have no hope. Give up!"
But at this moment, Qiao Qiao's phone rang.
She looked at the caller ID. He Shaochen was calling.
This bastard still had the nerve to call her? Did he think that she had to answer his call?
Qiao Qiao snorted coldly in her heart.
… Then she answered the call.
Qiao Qiao stood up and said to Phillips, "Sorry, I have to take a call."
Phillips was still very gentlemanly. "Do as you please."
Qiao Qiao took her phone and walked out. Adam followed her.
Just as she walked to the door, He Shaochen's angry voice could be heard. "Qiao Qiao, you're really something! I just told you not to get so close to Adam. Now you're going to a hotel to eat with another man. Are you trying to anger me to death? "
His voice was very loud. Qiao Qiao did not know why, but she turned her phone on speaker. He Shaochen's voice was especially clear in the quiet private room.
Phillips's suppressed laughter could be heard.
Qiao Qiao felt as if her face was on fire.
She had just told Phillips that she and He Shaochen were very loving. Now, she had been slapped in the face. He Shaochen was born to tear her apart!
She quickly turned off the speaker and walked out.
She went straight to the bathroom. Gritting her teeth, she said into the phone, "He Shaochen, you sent someone to spy on me?"
The voice on the other end was a little noisy. She could tell from the sound that it was not a good place.
Qiao Qiao immediately became alert. "He Shaochen, where are you?"
"A nightclub!"
He Shaochen said without hesitation.
"A nightclub!" Qiao Qiao immediately jumped. "Why are you at a nightclub? If you dare to flirt with other people, I won't let you off! "
How could a nightclub not have women and alcohol?
What if he got drunk and did something messy …
Qiao Qiao felt that her head was hurting.
He Shaochen snorted coldly. "I was at a nightclub to talk about business. The situation forced me to. Is it necessary for you to go out for a meal with that Phillips? Qiao Qiao, can you consider my feelings? "
If He Shaochen was in front of her, Qiao Qiao would definitely beat him up.
"You went to a nightclub for business. Phillips and I went out for a meal for business. It's none of your business."
"Qiao Qiao, are you deliberately trying to piss me off?"
"Who's trying to piss who off? You actually sent someone to spy on me. I didn't even send someone to spy on you! "Qiao Qiao started to feel indignant.
Was a long-distance relationship really a killer weapon for couples to break up?
"That's because I don't need to be spied on."
"I think you're deliberately looking for trouble today, aren't you?"
"I just want to remind you to stay away from that Phillips! That man was able to become the leader of the Elders Academy in such a short time. His background is definitely not ordinary. Before we can determine whether he's a friend or a foe, you have to be careful. If he catches something that can be used against you, it won't be a joke. "
He Shaochen had also heard about the reshuffling of the Elders Academy in J Country. It was also because of this that he was very afraid of Phillips. He had a premonition that this man's appearance would bring about a huge change.
Qiao Qiao snorted in displeasure. "I'm not a fool. I should have my guard up."
However, looking at it now, that Phillips was pretty good. Ever since she became a princess, the people she met all had rigid and formulaic faces. They were too political. It was rare to meet someone around her age who looked like the boy next door. She felt very close to him.
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