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nTranslator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

nA car stopped outside. Liu Yiqiu and the rest stood up and walked out.

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nXue Sheng shot Ye Li a glance and Ye Li quietly led Xue Xi upstairs. When they entered Xue Xi’s bedroom, Ye Li pointed at the dress on her bed. “Wear this tonight.”

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nWearing the school uniform was not good when receiving guests.

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nXue Xi did not fuss over it. She put on the white long-sleeved and waist-length dress, which had a very ordinary style.

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nHowever, when Xue Xi changed into it, Ye Li’s eyes lit up.

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nShe had long known that his daughter was beautiful, but she did not expect her to be so eye-catching when she dropped her usual sportswear in favor of a dress!

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nXue Xi tied her ponytail and followed Ye Li downstairs.

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nJust as she reached the staircase, she heard Old Master Xue’s respectful voice coming from below. “Mr. Lu, it is truly an honor to have you here!”

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nImmediately, an uncomfortable voice was heard. “Elder Xue, you’re being too polite. We’re all businessmen, so we all strive for benefits.”

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nXue Xi did not care much about the guests at home. All she was thinking about was what kind of paper she should look through after dinner. After all, she had already finished her homework.

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nWhen she arrived downstairs, she saw a slightly plump man who looked similar to Li Yiqiu standing beside her. He must be her elder brother, Liu Jinmao.

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nBeside Liu Jinmao stood a middle-sized man with small eyes and a face full of smiles. He was wearing a suit and looked to be in his late twenties.

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nXue Xi could not explain why, but she felt that his gaze made her feel uncomfortable. As he was named Lu Chao, calling him Canine Teeth felt much better.

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nWhen this person saw Xue Xi, his eyes lit up and he asked, “And this is?”

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nXue Sheng took a step forward and blocked Xue Xi’s path. He simply offered, “Mr. Lu, this is my wife and daughter. Why don’t we go eat first?”

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n“Lu Chao” narrowed his eyes and looked at the trace of white behind Xue Sheng. He smiled. “Alright, we can talk while eating.”

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nWhen they were at the dining table, Old Master Xue took the initiative to give up his seat. “You’re a guest. Please take the main seat today!”

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n“That won’t do,” Lu Chao said in all seriousness. “You’re a senior and this is your home. I can just sit anywhere.”

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nAfter some persuasion, Lu Chao sat below Old Master Xue and the rest took their seats.

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nAs the rest ate, they discussed business matters while Xue Xi ate seriously.

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nThe White Chicken today was not bad. After eating two pieces, she picked up another piece. Just as she was about to eat it, she suddenly heard Lu Chao say, “Looking at Ms. Xue’s appetite, the White Chicken seems to taste good?”

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nXue Xi continued to put the third chicken in her mouth and slowly ate it.

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nShe did not speak and the dining table fell silent for a few seconds.

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nLu Chao’s expression gradually darkened. At this moment, Liu Yiqiu spoke, “Xixi, isn’t Mr. Lu talking to you? Why are you ignoring him? Aren’t you being too rude?”

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nXue Xi looked up in confusion when she heard that. She then realized that by “Ms. Xue,” he was referring to her…?

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nShe replied, “Oh. Not bad.”

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nThereafter, she picked up the fourth piece.

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n“…”

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nXue Sheng and Ye Li were just about to say something to change the topic when Liu Yiqiu saw Lu Chao staring at Xue Xi and suddenly smiled. “Then Xixi, give Mr. Lu a piece.”

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nHer frivolous words silenced the entire dining table.

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nXue Sheng and Ye Li’s faces darkened instantly. Aware that there were guests at home, both of them simply turned to look at Liu Yiqiu.

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nLiu Yiqiu smiled. “I’m just offering some food for the guest. Xixi is so sensible. Don’t tell me she doesn’t have any manners?”

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nYe Li lowered her eyes. “This dish is closer to Yaoyao. Let her serve it.”

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nLiu Yiqiu was stunned and blurted out, “How can I do that?”

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nYe Li stared at her. “Why not?”

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n“Yaoyao is engaged.”

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nYe Li smiled. “It’s just serving food in the guest’s bowl. It’s just courtesy. What does it have to do with getting engaged?”

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n“…”

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nLiu Yiqiu had never known that a scholar could be so sharp-tongued when she was forced into a corner. She twitched her lips and was about to say something when Lu Chao smiled. “That’s not what I meant. I don’t eat chicken. I just like seeing Ms. Xue enjoy her food.”

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nHe successfully changed the topic, making the atmosphere less awkward. Everyone started talking one after another.

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nIn the end, the guests went home. It was a peaceful and happy scene.

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nAfter sending Lu Chao off, Liu Yiqiu’s elder brother, Liu Jinmao, smiled before he left. “Old Master, if it wasn’t for my sister’s sake, I wouldn’t have pulled you guys into the stock market. Mr. Lu also said that he would only accept a hundred million yuan investment at most and take 10% of the project’s shares. He won’t sell any more. Old Master, this project is amazing. The benefits can be doubled. Think about it and give me an answer tomorrow!”

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nIt was already 8:30 PM. In the living room, Old Master Xue’s expression was solemn as he thought about the collaboration. “Son, what do you think?”

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nXue Sheng frowned. “It feels a little unreliable.”

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nLiu Yiqiu smiled. “Brother, I think you’re too indecisive when it comes to doing business. Mr. Lu is from the higher-ups, and even Elder Gao is wary of him. How can he lie to us? The benefits will be doubled!”

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nXue Sheng ignored her and looked at Old Master Xue. “Dad, I don’t think this matter is reliable. A hundred million is the entire company’s capital. It’s too dangerous to pin it on Lu Chao!”

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nSecond Brother had the same thoughts as Liu Yiqiu. “Dad, this is the Liu family’s meat and soup for us. You heard what they said just now. If it wasn’t for Yiqiu, they wouldn’t have given us the 10% shares.”

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nThe old patriarch was not sensitive when it came to business, so he simply looked at Xue Sheng. “The Xue family will be yours in the future. You can decide on this matter!”

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nXue Sheng was silent for a moment before saying, “Forget about the investment this time. After all, we have to give the answer tomorrow and we don’t have time to evaluate the project.”

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nThe moment he said this, Liu Yiqiu and the second son were enraged. After they’d been clamoring for a long time, Xue Sheng slammed the table. “Who is the one in charge of the company?”

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nLiu Yiqiu was furious. She pointed at Xue Sheng and scolded, “If I hadn’t married into the Xue family, do you think you would have this chance? Brother, just wait and see, you’ll regret it when the Liu family is counting their money!”

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nXue Xi agreed with Xue Sheng even more.

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nShe had to know herself and her enemy no matter what she did. It was too risky to invest without knowing the situation. Moreover, Lu Chao consistently gave her the feeling that he was not a good person.

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nThat night, Xue Xi finished her exercises and went to bed to rest.

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nThen, she had a dream.

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nShe could clearly tell that this was a dream. In her dream, she was in her bedroom, and Xiang Huai was hugging her waist. She seemed to be able to smell the scent of his body wash.

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nThen, the man stretched out his fair finger and shook it. “Little kid, your dreams are just dreams.”

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nImmediately, his fingers rubbed her lips.

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nXue Xi seemed to feel the roughness of the callouses. She wanted to resist, but she had no strength in her dream. Finally, the man withdrew his fingers, but before she could catch her breath, the man lowered his head and kissed her lips…

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