Chapter 35: The Apology
Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
"Find Qiao Xin for what?" Qiao Jing asked.
"Eh? Isn't she your sister? Aren't you afraid that something might happen to her when she's out with a strange man?"
Qiao Jing looked around the auction hall calmly. "It's none of my business."
Qiao Yue looked at Qiao Jing, her eyes filled with interest.
Although Qiao Jing sided with her when Qiao Xin provoked her, he did not reprimanded Qiao Xin. She thought that it was because Qiao Jing cared about Qiao Xin. She didn't expect Qiao Jing to say such things.
Qiao Yue's focused gaze made Qiao Jing turn around and asked in confusion, "What are you looking at?"
"Nothing. I just feel that second brother is getting more and more good-looking." Qiao Yue's eyes were smiling.
Qiao Yue had a problem. No matter the time and place, she would say whatever that came to her mind when she wanted to tease. For most people, this might come across as being frivolous, even rowdy. But Qiao Yue was good-looking and always smiling, which made it difficult for people to hate her.
But even if it was a convenient excuse, Qiao Jing was indeed the charming handsome type. Compared to Qiao Ze's flamboyance and Qiao Yu's gentleness, Qiao Jing was more like a rare flower in the mountains, making people yearn for him.
Compared to the auction, the ball was more important to Qiao Yue.
When the time came, everyone gathered at the ballroom. The lights in the ballroom dimmed, leaving a single bright beam on the stage.
The emcee went on stage to warm up the crowd. People below stage were all dressed in gorgeous evening attires and exquisite masks; their faces could not be seen.
Qiao Yue scanned the ballroom and found Qiao Xin and that man.
At this moment, the emcee announced that Boss Li had a few words to say to Boss Chu. The guests who had heard the rumors instantly laughed and put on their masks. All the usual politeness went out the window as they said whatever they wanted to say.
"Oh! Is Boss Li going to apologize? Just do it already!"
Everyone laughed even louder when they heard this. Those who were well-informed already knew what had happened the other day.
Boss Li wanted to take advantage of the club in the name of a painting, but in the end, he didn't only fail but was also slapped in the face.
Those who didn't know found out what had happened and then joined in to wait for Boss Li make a fool of himself.
Under the spotlight, Boss Li's bald head shone and his chubby face was covered in sweat. Although he didn't know who's who, he knew that the people standing below stage were all famous from different walks of life. How would he survive in the business world after today?
Boss Li wiped his sweat, stammered for a long time before he said, "I was too rash a few days ago. I'm taking this opportunity to apologize to Boss Chu today. Please forgive me."
Boss Li was planning to slip away after he said that, but he was stopped by a voice.
"What's the hurry, Boss Li? You didn't even explain the reason; Boss Li's apology was insincere! Also, I heard that Boss Li has also agreed to apologize to the waitress. How come I didn't hear that?"
These words came fast, seemingly from a corner of the ballroom. But when everyone looked over, they didn't see anyone.
"That's right! Boss Li, an apology must be sincere, and to my staff too. Boss Li, you won't go back on your word, right?"
Chu Jia walked up the stage and refocused everyone's attention.
On stage, Chu Jia looked alluring in a black fishtail evening dress. Her figure was graceful, and she had a smile on her face.
Boss Li stopped in his tracks and turned to look at Chu Jia. His smile froze.
He walked to Chu Jia's side and whispered, "Boss Chu, we're all businesspeople. If this turned too ugly, we won't be able to do business in future."
To his surprise, Chu Jia did not fall for his trick as she said loudly, "Boss Li knocked into my waitress that day and spilled tea all over his painting, but he blamed my waitress for it and demanded compensation. Later, my conservator-restorer made a bet with Boss Li that if the painting was not repaired, we would pay him double in compensation. If the painting was repaired, Boss Li would apologize to me and the waitress. Are you going back on your word, Boss Li?"
Chu Jia explained everything in a few sentences, sealing off Boss Li's escape route completely.
Boss Li's chubby face was the color of pork liver. He looked at everyone, on and off stage, who were all watching him make a fool of himself, and wished that he could find a hole to hide in. After a long while, he finally said, "Boss Chu, it was my fault the other day. I'm sorry, and to the young lady, I'm sorry!"
Boss Li quickly finished his words and fled the stage.
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