Ci Wan also gave Qiao Qiao a warning glance, "The hospital called again today. Your grandmother’s condition isn’t good. After dinner, you and I will go to the hospital to see her."

Qiao Qiao, "..."

She sat there, not causing any more trouble, much more behaved.

Indeed, her mom is Qin Mama, successfully hitting her weak spot!

Ci Wan smiled with satisfaction and glanced at the waiter, "Give the menu to Mr. Wang."

Wang Xiaoping’s eyes roved indecently over Qiao Qiao, leering as he spoke, "Let Qiao Qiao choose."

Qiao Qiao looked at his face, although it wasn’t shiny with oil, with that figure and appearance, coupled with a lecherous gaze, it was far from attractive.

She sat there, silent.

Wang Xiaoping turned to the waiter, "Bring two bottles of the most expensive red wine."

Listening, Qiao Qiao thought: Indeed, a big spender! No wonder mom is willing to cozy up to him even at my expense!

Looks more like an investor than a director, or perhaps a coal mine owner.

Thinking of this, she looked at Wang Xiaoping, "I wonder what Mr. Wang does for a living?"

Ci Wan gave Qiao Qiao a glance.

Qiao Qiao smiled at Wang Xiaoping.

Wang Xiaoping was thoroughly charmed, "Don’t call me Mr. Wang, that’s too distant, just call me brother. Brother, I just do a bit of business."

Listening, Qiao Qiao noted he was a sly one.

And appearing to be at least forty, though men supposedly bloom at forty, it really didn’t suit him!

At this age, and no wife yet?

Is this really a matchmaking event?

Why does it feel more like a setup?

Her gaze fell on Ci Wan.

Ci Wan did not look at Qiao Qiao, waiting as the waiter poured wine for everyone before turning to Qiao Qiao, "Qiao Qiao, then make a toast to Mr. Wang."

Qiao Qiao chuckled, "Isn’t he brother?"

She raised her glass towards Wang Xiaoping, "Brother, here’s to you."

Wang Xiaoping was completely entranced by the term ’brother,’ raised his glass eagerly with Qiao Qiao, and downed it in one go.

Qiao Qiao sipped, "Brother, I’m not much of a drinker."

Wang Xiaoping looked at Qiao Qiao, "Alright, just a gesture is fine."

Ci Wan watched from the side, unexpectedly more relieved seeing Qiao Qiao cooperate so well.

Qiao Qiao saw the dishes being served, "Brother, I want to eat peeled shrimp."

Wang Xiaoping donned disposable plastic gloves to peel shrimp for Qiao Qiao.

Qiao Qiao looked at Wang Xiaoping, "Brother, you’re so nice."

Wang Xiaoping looked at Qiao Qiao, "Brother will be even nicer to you."

After he finished peeling shrimp and Qiao Qiao had eaten, she toasted him again.

After several rounds, Wang Xiaoping downed an entire bottle of wine, slightly tipsy, looked at Ci Wan, "Your daughter is really beautiful."

Ci Wan, "..."

She dared not speak, glancing at Jiang Wei beside her.

Jiang Wei sat silently, glancing at Qiao Qiao; indeed, she was very beautiful, but she hadn’t returned home in years.

Qiao Qiao sat there, smiling more charmingly, "Brother, am I really beautiful? Am I prettier than my mom?"

Wang Xiaoping looked at Qiao Qiao, "Of course, sister is prettier."

As soon as he spoke, Qiao Qiao clearly saw the expressions of Ci Wan and Jiang Wei become instantly sour.

Ci Wan dared not look at Jiang Wei’s expression.

Jiang Wei’s face turned cold, looking at Qiao Qiao.

Qiao Qiao looked at Jiang Wei, "Dad, do you think I’m prettier than mom?"

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