Don't Say You're Heartless (Modern Edition)

37 Business

"Crabs are cold in nature, and I'm naturally afraid of the cold, so it's better if I don't eat them," Shen Qiuhua said, then turned to her mother, "Mom, would you like to have it?"

Mother Shen nodded and took the crab from her daughter's plate. "Qiuhua has always been sensitive to the cold, so it's better if she avoids cold foods."

Liu Manzhi was about to speak but suddenly felt an invisible pressure. She looked up and saw Shen Qiuhua's eyes fixed on her. Although those eyes were calm, the pressure felt imperial, as if ruling over the world. She finally fell silent and lowered her head to eat her crab.

The relatives on both sides were chatting, and the atmosphere was cheerful. However, Shen Qiuhua had little interest. These matters were irrelevant to her. After all, she was just an outsider.

"Mom, I'm going outside for some fresh air." After the meal, seeing that the crowd was not dispersing, Shen Qiuhua quietly said and stood up to leave.

The corridor outside the private room led to the main hall, which was crowded and noisy at meal times. Helpless, Shen Qiuhua had to go downstairs and found a bit of peace at the entrance.

"It's so noisy!" she shook her head.

In January, even though it was noon, the weather was cold. She paced back and forth, breathing into her hands to warm them. What was Yang Qiong doing right now?

Yang Qiong was having a meal.

The friend who invited her was Qiu Yuanxin, a comrade from when she first joined the army. Later, Yang Qiong was selected to become a special forces soldier due to her outstanding performance and parted ways with Qiu Yuanxin. They only reconnected after she left the army. However, they were not very close, and their subsequent contact was limited. So, when she first received Qiu Yuanxin's call, she hesitated for a while.

Upon arriving at Qiu Yuanxin's city by train, she saw Qiu Yuanxin waiting for her by the roadside. It had been years since they last met, and Qiu Yuanxin had become more refined, no longer the tomboyish figure she used to be.

"You've become more beautiful," Yang Qiong smiled as she approached.

Qiu Yuanxin tucked her long hair behind her ear, "Unlike you, who hasn't changed her image even after so many years since leaving the army."

"My image is just fine. If I wore high heels like you, I'd probably sprain my ankle," Yang Qiong looked at Qiu Yuanxin's professional attire. "You're not in some kind of trouble and need me to help, are you?"

"Is there a difference?" Qiu Yuanxin had already led her to the parking lot.

"I'm here to make money. If you invite me, how can I feel right taking money from you?" Yang Qiong didn't like to keep things hidden and preferred to be straightforward about her intentions.

As they arrived near the Mercedes, Yang Qiong raised her eyebrows and whistled, "You're doing well!"

"It's the company's car. I don't have the money to buy one," Qiu Yuanxin got into the car, and Yang Qiong took the passenger seat.

"I invited you, but it's for my company's business. So as long as you handle the matter well, money is not an issue." Qiu Yuanxin started the car and left the train station.

"What kind of company is it?" Yang Qiong leaned back in her seat, trying to relax.

"A real estate company, quite large in scale. At least you don't have to worry about us being unable to pay your commission," Qiu Yuanxin glanced at Yang Qiong. "From your appearance, it's clear you haven't lost your skills."

"When you invited me, you mentioned a case. I thought you had become a private detective. From what you're saying, it seems you want me to help resolve a dispute." Yang Qiong had been in this somewhat violent circle for years, and she was particularly shrewd when it came to such matters.