Monday, December 4, 2023

Chapter 40

The figure of the group of people is getting closer and closer. Walking in the center surrounded by several bodyguards and assistants were Xu Weiling and Gu Ye.

  Xu Weiling wore a burgundy dress, exquisite makeup, and slightly curly chestnut short hair, which made her look elegant.

  Gu Ye wore a British-designed windbreaker with a solid-color sweater underneath. The slender legs were made more straight by black pants.

  The casual attire makes him less indifferent and aloof due to his status as a CEO, and more handsome and eye-catching.

  Both mother and son have a pair of affectionate peach blossom eyes. Such a pair of gentle, affectionate, and charming eyes can make people put down their guard, but at the same time raise another kind of tension and throbbing.

  As a result, the two people took the initiative before they even got close.

  Everyone was waiting quietly, even looking forward to chatting with President Gu and Mrs. Xu, who were at the top of the business world.

  Qiao Tiancheng naturally stepped forward to greet the important guests first and said with a smile: "Mrs. Xu, Xiao Gu, your arrival will immediately make us shine. Xiao Gu also serves as Qiao Zhen's best man. I am really honored."

  Xu Weiling still smiled enthusiastically: "No way. This will not only let our A-Ye enjoy the happiness of your son. It will also allow him to enjoy his life-long event."

  Gu Ye followed closely and shook hands with Qiao Tiancheng, Qiao Zhen, and the others and said hello. After saying some casual words, he looked towards Qiao Yang.

  The two looked at each other.

  Warmth immediately rose in the peach blossom eyes with a polite smile, and the deepening smile was burning with strong affection.

  Qiao Yang was even happier.

  Of course he could see the difference between Gu Ye's eyes towards him and others.

  Good brothers are just different.

  Xu Weiling noticed the gaze of the two people. She smiled and greeted Qiao Yang: "Yangyang, Manman bothered you by sending things to Aye twice before. I'm really sorry."

  Qiao Yang shook his head indifferently and said with a smile: "It's okay Aunt Xu, Sister Qin Man's cooking is very delicious. I didn't wait for Gu Ye last time, but I was really satisfied."

  Xu Weiling's expression remained unchanged: "Yes, Manman is a good girl. Has she arrived today?"

  Qiao Yang: "We're already here, now we should play around in the hotel."

  After Xu Weiling and Gu Ye exchanged greetings with the surrounding guests, Qiao Tiancheng asked Qiao Yang to receive their mother and son back to their room.

  Qiao Yang saw that the room card numbers of Gu Ye and Xu Weiling brought over by the staff were 1008 and 1009 respectively.

  He felt strange. Didn't his second brother ask Gu Ye to live in the same floor with him?

  But it was hard to ask, he just felt a little regretful.

  Because Xu Weiling was there, Qiao Yang wanted to talk to Gu Ye but couldn't. While leading them to the room, he briefly introduced the hotel's facilities.

  "There are golf courses, tennis courts and various outdoor sports fields outside, and the hotel has a gym, entertainment room, and swimming pool."

  "The restaurant and bar are on the fifth floor. They provide food and drinks 24 hours a day. If you need anything else, you can also order room service."

  Gu Ye listened quietly and looked at him and smiled.

  Xu Weiling responded to him with a look of surprise: "Wow, I had so much fun attending the wedding. The next two days are really exciting. You Qiao family are so considerate."

  Qiao Yang: "It's all as it should be, so don't be polite."

  At this moment, Qin Man came over from the opposite side.

  She was chatting and laughing with the people around her. When she saw Gu Ye, her smile froze and her steps stopped.

  Qiao Yang greeted her: "Sister Qin Man, what a coincidence, have you gone to play?"

  Qin Man controlled his expression and tried his best to look more natural: "Aunt Xu, Ye...Brother Ye, you are here too."

  Xu Weiling stepped forward and took her hand, smiling lovingly: "Yes, which room is Manman in?"

  Qin Man deliberately did not look at Gu Ye, and was pulled forward by Xu Weiling. She smiled and said, "I'm in room 1007. Where are you, aunt?"

  Xu Weiling: "Oh, our rooms are next to each other. Come over to auntie's room to play."

  Qiao Yang:......

  Only then did he realize that Qin Man's room was 1007, which was next to Gu Ye and Xu Weiling's rooms.

  Qiao Yang knew that Gu Ye didn't like Qin Man and deliberately avoided her.

  But now their rooms seem to have been deliberately arranged together.

  He glanced at Gu Ye awkwardly.

  Gu Ye was still looking at him, with a faint smile in his eyes. Qin Man's appearance had no impact on him.

  Qin Man knew what Xu Weiling asked her to do, but she didn't want to go. She finally made up her mind to stay away from Gu Ye, not wanting to be swayed so quickly.

  She shook her head, stopped in front of their room, and said, "Auntie, I have something else to do. I just made an appointment with...Qiao Yang to play tennis."

  Qiao Yang:......

  He didn't.

  Xu Weiling looked at Qiao Yang and asked with a smile: "Really, Yangyang and Manman have made an appointment?"

Qiao Yang, who was suddenly involved in trouble: "I..."

  Qin Man hurried over and took Qiao Yang's arm. She pulled Qiao Yang's arm hard as her fingers poked at him, as if asking for help: "Qiao Yang, are you done with your work? Let's go play now."

  The two people were very close to each other. To the uninitiated, they might have thought they were a pair of handsome men and beautiful women.

  Gu Ye's smile faded, his eyes gradually became colder, and his gaze stayed on the hands tightly clinging to Qiao Yang's arms.

  Xu Weiling's expression also became unnatural, and the smile on her lips twitched twice.

  Qin Man lowered his head and couldn't see the changes in their expressions.

  But Qiao Yang could see clearly that the four of them were in a deadlock for a while.

  Qiao Yang was extremely embarrassed. He was only responsible for receiving guests, so why did it become a whirlpool of games between three people.

  But now he couldn't expose Qin Man's lies, so he had to be pulled away by Qin Man.

  After taking two steps, he looked back at Gu Ye.

  Gu Ye didn't look at him, his eyes were lowered. His eyes were still fixed on his arm being held by Qin Man.

  His face was downcast and he seemed to be angry. He was not as gentle and elegant as before when he stood tall, and his whole person exuded a strong coldness.

  It was Gu Ye, whom Qiao Yang had never seen before.

  Qiao Yang broke away from Qin Man's hand. He couldn't laugh or cry: "Sister Qin Man, Gu Ye and I are friends. What will Gu Ye think of me in the future if you do this?"

  Maybe Gu Ye thought he had betrayed him.

  Qin Man let go of his hand and lowered his head to apologize: "...I'm sorry. I, I just don't want to see them. After all..."

  She said in a low voice: "A dog that has been raised for more than ten years still has feelings, let alone a person who has been in love for ten years and suddenly lets go, it still feels uncomfortable."

  Qiao Yang: ...What kind of metaphor are you talking about?

  He sighed inwardly and didn't know how to persuade Qin Man. He wanted to find something to do for her to change her mood.

  He asked her: "I still have to go to the gate to receive guests, and my sister-in-law is here too. How about you come with me?"

  Qin Man lowered his head and hummed.

  ~

  After Qiao Yang and Qin Man left, Xu Weiling glanced at Gu Ye with a regretful look.

  Gu Ye glanced at her lightly and said, "It's been a hard journey, Mom, you'd better go back to your room and have a good rest."

  Then he walked into room 1009 and closed the door with a bang.

  Geng Hui, who was locked out:...

  Xu Weiling sighed and led her people into room 1008.

  Sitting in the living room of the suite, she complained to the housekeeper who was packing the ceremony: "Such a good daughter-in-law is gone right now. Aye has no idea how much he has lost."

  The housekeeper advised her: "You have to believe in the young master's vision. Maybe the third young master of the Qiao family is also a very good person."

  "But I still want a daughter-in-law." Xu Weiling was helpless.

  She added: "Forget it, boys will be boys. But I heard that Qiao Yang is a second-generation ancestor. He beats and scolds domestic servants at home, his brothers are at odds with each other, and he often goes to nightclubs to drink and cause trouble."

  "If such a man entered our Gu family...ah!"

  Butler: "Seeing is better than hearing. You can observe Master Qiao in the past two days. I don't think Master Qiao is that kind of person."

  Xu Weiling slapped her hand on the table: "Even if he is a good person, he has a career. I heard that Qiao Yang has left the Qiao Group and has nothing to do now."

  "What kind of future can a boy in his 20s have if he just relies on his family to make a living?"

  The housekeeper smiled and made her a cup of tea: "Perhaps Young Master Qiao Yang has something he wants to do."

  Xu Weiling: "Don't try to persuade me. It's useless for both of us to say anything. A'ye is chasing after someone right now."

  "Gu Ye gave him the heavenly sound piano. He invited top chefs at home to cook dinner every night. Not long ago, he even bothered to buy couple watches."

  Xu Weiling: "As for Qiao Yang, he only regard A'ye as a friend. Do you have such a selfless friend? I'm really angry and feel sorry for him."

  She placed one hand on the table and rubbed her head, distressed: "I'm really worried."

  ~

  The guests arrived one after another, and after some rest it was time for the dinner. In addition to the restaurant, food was provided everywhere in the hotel.

  Young people's actions are not restricted to rigid restaurants. They automatically form small groups, sing and have fun in entertainment halls, or drink and chat in bars.

  There was a cafe in the hotel lobby with a grand piano inside. Mo Yu sat in front of the piano and played and sang.

  He is especially popular with girls, coupled with the fermentation of public opinion after the Internet violence incident, and the impact of the third young master of the Qiao family inadvertently appearing in his live broadcast room.

  Mo Yu's live broadcast room became famous in a short period of time.

  One of the girls who came to the wedding was a fan of his. She brought her little sisters to listen to the song and boasted about her idol's various qualities.

  For a time, the coffee shop was crowded with Mo Yu's audience, and even Qin Man came over.

  After a few songs, the handsome boy gained a lot of fans from his sisters.

  A girl asked him: "Mo Yu sings so beautifully and plays beautiful music. What's the name of the song?"

  Mo Yu smiled and explained: "The song I sang just now was written by Qiao Yang."

  The girls were immediately curious and eager to explore.

  They asked in surprise: "Is the Qiao Yang you are talking about the third young master of the Qiao family? He can actually write songs?"

  They all met the third young master of the Qiao family today. The young master is handsome and handsome, with a gentle and polite personality, which makes him very popular.

  Compared to the unattainable Gu Ye, they are more inclined to get close to the warm-hearted little brother. So he secretly inquired about Qiao Yang's preferences and contact information.

  They want to find the right time in these two days to get close to him and become friends.

  Qin Man explained to the girls for Mo Yu: "Yes, Qiao Yang can not only write songs. Even the theme song for tomorrow's wedding ceremony was written by Qiao Yang."

  "Writing a wedding theme song? It's so awesome."

"I really want to hear it now."

  Mo Yu was still sitting in front of the piano and said with a smile: "Then let me play the main melody for you first."

  In the restaurant.

  Qiao Tiancheng and his three sons were dining with the guests.

  Sitting with them were elders and business tycoons. Including Xu Weiling and Gu Ye, Liang's parents, Mr. Liang and others.

  After all, Liang Wei and his small group of dandies did not break into other young people's groups. They also sat in this restaurant to eat.

  They looked at Qiao Yang, who could only sit at the same table with them before, but now he was sitting among the elders and business tycoons, chatting and laughing with ease.

  Everyone feels uncomfortable.

  Why did the third young master of the Qiao family, who could only hang out with them not long ago, suddenly become taller and more distinguished?

  A person asked Liang Wei: "Brother Liang, why doesn't Mr. Qiao drink with us in the afternoon?"

  Liang Wei clicked his tongue and glared at him.

  What should he say? !

  That Qiao Yang twisted his arm and threatened him?

  It's so embarrassing. His arm was twisted so much that he still can't use it anymore.

  He held on to his dignity, twisted his nose and snorted: "Just watch him pretend. He was kicked out of the Qiao Group, and now he's not as good as us."

  Another buddy followed suit and gloated: "I've heard about it too, and I'm not living at Qiao's house now, so he must have been kicked out of the house, hahaha."

  Just as they were laughing self-righteously, Qin Man entered the restaurant with several girls.

  They walked to Qiao Yang's table. Qin Man took the lead and said with a smile: "Qiao Yang, the sisters want to get your autograph. Please give me face."

  "Signature?" Qiao Yang was confused.

  The girl's voice was clear and she was the eldest lady of the Qin family. The elders at the table were immediately attracted by their topic and came over.

  Gu Ye sat next to Qiao Yang.

  Qin Man deliberately took a detour to the other side, and her voice became louder due to her guilt and nervousness.

  "They just listened to a few songs you wrote and they all liked them very much. Now they have become your fans."

  Qiao Yang smiled: "Mo Yu sang it for you, right?"

  The girls all held small notebooks for autographs and nodded excitedly and said, "Yes, it sounds really good."

  "I didn't expect you to be able to write songs, so I wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to get an autograph. Maybe you will become a famous composer in the future."

  Qiao Yang knew that they were joking and deliberately used excuses to build a relationship. Naturally, it’s not easy to refuse.

  Moreover, the people sitting at this table are the fathers and grandfathers of these girls.

  He stood up and agreed readily: "Okay, come on, I'll sign it for you."

  The old man of the Liang family asked Qiao Tiancheng cheerfully: "Hey, your third son can also write songs?"

  Qiao Tiancheng was more modest: "This kid likes music, just for fun."

  Liang Yuqian denied it for him: "Yangyang's level is not a joke. The theme song for our wedding tomorrow was written by Yangyang. It's great!"

  As he spoke, he took out his mobile phone and clicked on a music file: "Grandpa, listen to it first."

  A piece of pure music sounded on the dining table. The cheerful melody was softened by the tones of various instruments. The tune was full and smooth, with a symphony mixed in the middle.

  The whole music is sometimes cheerful and free-spirited, sometimes solemn and sometimes soothing and calm, but it can make the audience feel the happiness and joy of the couple's marriage.

  Everyone at the table was amazed and nodded in praise.

  Even Xu Weiling looked at Qiao Yang.

  There are also businessmen investing in the entertainment industry at the table. One of the investors, Chi Lin, also knows a lot about music.

  Chi Lin commented positively: "Qiao Yang's level is really not that of an ordinary player. He can be called a professional. No, he is a master of talent."

  Qiao Tiancheng smiled gently on the surface, but he was very happy in his heart. His son was praised, and the old father felt more proud.

  Gu Ye did not participate in the topic.

  He was looking at Qiao Yang. Look at him surrounded by girls.

  Watch him take the book they handed over, sign his name, and then hand it back with a smile.

  The tall and handsome man stood among a group of young ladies, with a bright smile shining in his beautiful eyes. His formal suit reflected his extraordinary graceful temperament.

  It's like being covered in bright starlight, attracting attention.

  The hands hidden under the dining table were clenched, and the man's deep peach eyes were filled with unknown strong emotions.

  He wanted to capture his heart quickly and make him his own.

  Want to conquer his will forcefully. He want the man who shines brightly in front of others to only show his weak side in front of him.

  He want to see him surrender, even sobbing softly and begging for mercy.

  He want to... coax him even more.

  Coax him to smile happily and coax him to act coquettishly in your arms.

  After listening to the song played by Liang Yuqian, Qin Man said, "This is the version of the wedding theme song. We just listened to Mo Yu's sung version. It's also very nice. And the lyrics are the love letters that Brother Qiao wrote to Sister Qianqian before."

  This sentence immediately caused ridicule to the newcomers at the table.

  "Love letter? So romantic, hahahahaha"

  "My elder brother is getting married, and my second brother is planning the wedding. My third brother is composing the music, and the couple's love letters are also lyrics. It's really enviable that your Qiao family is so harmonious."

  Qiao Yang finished signing the names for the girls and sat back in his seat. When the table came down, Gu Ye bumped his hand.

  The force is slightly stronger and the back of the hand is hot.

  Qiao Yang:? ?

  He looked at Gu Ye.

  Gu Ye was still chatting with other people with a slight smile. He must have bumped into them accidentally.

  Chi Lin: "If Mr. Qiao wants to establish or acquire a record company, I can provide him with some resources and connections."

  Qiao Yang: "Thank you. But I haven't considered it yet. Mainly because my composition process is too slow, and I don't want the work to be too commercialized."

In the previous world, he had to follow the crowd and create ordinary popular music in order to survive.

  But now he no longer has to run around for life and can stabilize his mind. Even if it takes months or even years to compose a song, he must strive to produce an excellent work that satisfies him.

  Chi Lin: "There is a shortage of composers with Qiao Yang's thinking. There are not too many musical works today, but there are very few that can truly become classics and be passed down."

  "I support what you are doing, Qiao Yang. No matter what, if you need anything, feel free to come to me in the future."

  Qiao Yang nodded and said, yes. Thanked him again: "Thank you, Mr. Chi."

  The people on Liang Wei's side could clearly see and hear Qiao Yang being surrounded by the rich ladies asking for autographs, and the people at the table praising him one after another.

  They looked at me and I looked at you, staring in disbelief: Is Qiao Yang so awesome now?

  Liang Wei still whispered with disdain: "If you don't know how to write a song, what's the big deal. Without the family business, you will be nothing in the end."

  There was a buddy next to him who couldn't stand his sarcastic look: "If you have the ability, go to Mr. Qiao and tell him."

  Some people also sneered in a low voice: "That's right, what's wrong with always talking about people behind their backs?"

  Liang Wei was furious, glared at them fiercely, picked up the wine glass and walked to Qiao Yang.

  After holding the cup in vain, he shouted: "I heard that Mr. Qiao left the Qiao Group and the Qiao family. It turned out that he was writing songs."

  The voice rose, with a somewhat disdainful tone.

  Almost everyone at the table knew about Qiao Yang's abandonment of Biao Qifengtai. And later, several senior people within the Qiao family were arrested, and people in the Qifengtai management area were dismissed one after another. Everyone could guess the conspiracy behind it.

  And Qiao Yang also left the Qiao Group because of that incident.

  As for what the inside story is, that is all the Qiao family's housework. They try not to ask questions on such occasions to avoid causing embarrassment.

  But someone just asked.

  For a while, some people at the table were silently curious and waiting for the answer, while some felt embarrassed and tried hard to find other topics to change the atmosphere.

  Old Mrs. Liang gave Liang Wei a hard look: "You have no right to speak, come back quickly."

  You poor grandson who has no eyesight, you have to give him a stick again when you go back.

  "it's okay no problem."

  Qiao Tiancheng explained cheerfully: "Everyone has heard about the Qifengtai incident. It was because there was some internal problem in the Qiao family, which made everyone laugh."

  Qiao Zhen: "Thanks to Lao San for discovering the signs in advance, our Qiao Group was able to avoid being framed by someone."

  "After the third child abandoned the bid, in order not to alert others, he arrested all the people behind it, and then pretended to take responsibility and resigned from Qiao's position."

  "Otherwise, this matter would not have been resolved so smoothly."

  In a few simple words, he explained the criminal case of Qiao's high-level corruption that caused a storm in the city some time ago.

  The biggest credit goes to Lao San.

  Qiao Tiancheng: "Inside, Mr. Xiao Gu has also helped us a lot. The Qiao family should also thank Xiao Gu."

  Gu Ye looked at Qiao Yang and smiled: "Uncle Qiao, you're welcome. Qiao Yang and I are friends, so we should do these things."

  No wonder the Qiao family and Gu family are getting closer and closer. It turns out that they were connected through their third young master.

  The people at the table had a deeper understanding of Qiao Yang. Anyone who could be friends with President Gu must have something special about him.

  Mr. Liang could not help but admire: "Your third son is one year younger than my poor grandson Liang Wei. He is able to calm down and solve the family crisis at such a young age. It is really admirable and enviable."

  Liang Wei asked for trouble. He blushed and couldn't stand.

  Mrs. Liang scolded him unabashedly: "You don't want to follow others and learn from others. If you were one-tenth as good as you, I wouldn't be dizzy all day long."

  After all, there were so many people, and Liang Yuqian was really afraid of her grandfather's hot temper and hitting her little cousin in public, so she quickly persuaded him and asked Liang Wei to return to his seat.

  Xu Weiling also cleverly helped change the topic, and praised with a smile: "The Qiao family, a Confucian and businessman family, has a musical talent in your generation."

  Qiao Tiancheng: "You have to write songs, but you also have to run the Qiao family's business. I just told the person in charge here that from now on, this resort will be handed over to Lao San."

  Qiao Yang:? ?

  He immediately wanted to refuse: "Dad, I'm afraid that I..."

  Before he could say the words "bad business", he was interrupted by Qiao Jin beside him:

  "Didn't you just say that you can find more inspiration for writing in this environment? Brother, we just discussed it. You will take over here from now on. You can come over anytime."

  Qiao Zhen also said: "There is a professional team in management, all you have to do is supervise."

  Everyone at the table could see that the Qiao family said they were giving their son a property to run, but in fact they were just letting him play.

  He also gave him monthly bonus income in disguise.

  This little son is really favored.

  Xu Weiling looked at Qiao Yang with a meaningful look in her eyes. 



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