Return of the Antagonistic Lady Boss

Chapter 879: Chapter 853: Come and Go Like the Wind, Don’t Overthink It

Qio Yu Xuan already knows how Qian will perform tomorrow and expects her to win.

”I really don’t know what you’re thinking. Alright, I’ll find out myself. Boss, when are you coming back?”

”I might be away for a year this time. Make sure to take care of her and keep her safe.”

”Ah?!”

He came and went in such a rush! This is so sudden!

Akka knew that the boss was determined to win over Qian, thinking he would only leave after establishing the mentor-student relationship. But, he just left!

”Her mind is currently not set on getting her PhD, and I’m not going to force her. Anyway, there’s a year until she graduates. I’ll come over then.”

Akka didn’t notice that the boss said ”come over” instead of bringing Qian along.

”Are you not attending Qian’s wedding then?”

”There’s nothing worth seeing. The wedding is just a ceremony for outsiders to see. It doesn’t matter whether it happens or not. It’s just like whether she acknowledges me, just a formality. I know how to treat her well enough.”

”Uh... Boss, can you not be so intimidating when you sound so indifferent, like someone has taken your precious treasure away?” Akka realized.

”Taken? Bah! That Yu kid is worthy? I’m just temporarily placing Qian by his side for safety... Right, here, take this.”

Mr. Qio pulls out a small box, and Akka blinks.

”Boss, what’s this?”

”A clever plan. If you can’t contact me while I’m away, and Qian has issues, open this box.”

Akka feels exasperated.

”Boss, have you listened to too many tales? Now you’re coming up with clever plans like this?”

And aren’t clever plans usually in small bags? What’s with the boss giving a box?

”If you weren’t such a flawed agent, would I need to leave this for you?”

Akka mumbles, curiously poking the box, wondering what’s inside. Really tempted to open it!

”If you dare open the box without any trouble, I’ll definitely know. Then, I’ll dock your pay for life and have your senior hypnotize you into serving the people without expecting money!”

Akka gasped and quickly stuffed the box in her pocket.

She dare not look at it, it’s terrifying!

”Boss, are you really that wicked... It’s hard enough for an orphan like me to earn some retirement money!”

”Make sure to take care of Qian, don’t let anyone bully her, and I promise you’ll have endless money in the future.” Qio Yu Xuan puts away his mischievous look, speaking seriously.

”I’ll do as you say, but you have to tell me why you care so much about Qian? What’s your relationship with her?”

”No more chatter, just do what I say.”

Watching Qio Yu Xuan’s back, Akka tightly held the small box, sensing something different about the boss.

”Boss!”

”Hmm?” Qio Yu Xuan paused.

”Since you like Qian so much, why don’t you stay?” She knew the boss’s character. Saying a year means exactly a year, and leaving such a box means he might disappear for a while, unreachable by phone.

”She’s more mature than I expected. Let her sharpen her skills and then come to me.” Besides, he liked the way she smiled smugly at him. For that smile, he’s willing to step back for a while, letting her shine.

”Oh...” Akka saw the boss was about to leave, once again calling him.

”Boss!”

”What do you want!” Qio Yu Xuan paused. This annoying girl, couldn’t she let him make a stylish exit? He practiced so long to walk coolly and melancholically, with a tinge of reluctance and mysteriousness, like walking with a devil’s stride...

But Akka kept interrupting, ruining the feeling!

”I want to ask you, how serious must the situation be to open the box?”

”Open it when she’s isolated, emotionally breaking down, or if her man can’t handle her anymore.”

This time, Mr. Qio truly left.

Though Qian felt deep resentment towards the red check mark, she eventually re-evaluated the situation and let go of her grudge against Xiaoqiang.

Xiaoqiang came back later. Mrs. Yu had already slept. He entered the house quietly, and just as he opened the bedroom door, Qian dashed over like a koala, clinging to him.

Lowering his voice, he asked.

”Why so obedient?”

”Expressing gratitude for your help today.”

How could the letter of thanks arrive so promptly?

Qian suspected Yu Minglang had made arrangements behind the scenes.

When he saw she couldn’t enter the exam room, he didn’t utter a single word of comfort.

Instead, he devised a solution, using an impressive turnaround, pulling Qian back from the edge of elimination.

”I usually do good deeds without leaving my name.” Yu Minglang didn’t think helping his wife was worth much praise.

It’s entirely instinctive, as natural as eating or sleeping.

”No name, but kept in my heart. Honey, have I ever told you, I really love you.”

”I feel the same, love you too.”

The next day, Qian woke up on time, and Yu Minglang was absent as usual. He thoughtfully placed three alarms on Qian’s bedside, even setting her phone alarm.

Just as Qian was yawning and finishing her wash-up, someone knocked on the door with a clang.

”Madam! The Vice President arranged transportation to the radio station for you!”

The driver stood outside.

”No need, we have someone to take us.”

”Goodbye, Madam!”

The man wasted no time, turning to leave, a swift departure.

Qian could easily guess Xiaoqiang didn’t arrange transportation for her, aware that Mrs. Yu brought a driver?

It was purely a wake-up call, wasn’t it? Disguising it as a ride to spare embarrassment...

Qian shook her head, Xiaoqiang sure knows how to stir things up, but she appreciated the thoughtfulness.