At the thought that the one-year-old Er Bao already knew how to throw tantrums at her, Qiao Nan did not know whether to laugh or cry. She was the mother. However, until now, she had not figured out why the mischievous Er Bao was moody without an apparent reason. Could someone give her a synopsis of the last episode?

  Miao Jing used her hands to feel Er Bao’s body, from his hair to his sole.

  Just as Qiao Nan said, there was nothing wrong with Er Bao. He was sleeping, looking as rosy as an apple. He looked so healthy. There did not seem to be a problem with him at all. “It’s a false alarm then? But last night, Er Bao…… What’s wrong with Er Bao?” Why did he behave in that way without an apparent reason?

  Qiao Nan then carried Da Bao and brought him into the bathroom.

  As soon as Qiao Nan took off his pants, Da Bao peed automatically. He mumbled ‘mom’. Thereafter, he closed his eyes and continued to sleep.

  After Da Bao, it was Er Bao’s turn, followed by San Bao. After she was done with all the three children, Qiao Nan heaved a sigh of relief. “I guess Er Bao was probably just throwing tantrums yesterday. As to why he did that, I really don’t know. Er Bao was still quite happy when I reached home. However, he was suddenly pulling a long face. Did anything happen?”

  A little person the size of a bean could become moody. He almost scared everyone to death. Facing such a son, Qiao Nan did not know what to do either.

  Qiao Nan could not help doubting. Was Brother Zhai really going to send Da Bao and Er Bao to the army together?

  She wanted to say something that typically would not come from a mother. She was almost convinced that Er Bao was more suited for an acting career.

  After confirming that Er Bao did not have any issue, Miao Jing felt completely at ease then. “Since there is nothing wrong with Er Bao, why don’t you sleep a while longer? It’s still early now. It’s easy for others to catch a handle on you when you are in low spirits.” It would be too unjustified if this situation were to occur. “Why don’t you inform your master and ask him to help you request for leave?”

  Her daughter-in-law’s heart ached for her. Similarly, Miao Jing could not bear to see Qiao Nan so tied up. It was as if she was a top that was spinning every day. There was no time for her to stop and rest.

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  Although Qiao Nan really felt like requesting for leave, she shook her head eventually. “No. Fortunately, during normal days, I have enough sleep. It’s seldom that I don’t sleep well for an entire night. Last night, I did have some sleep. At most, I just didn’t sleep well. However, Mom, after I come home today, I may need you to take care of the triplets more. I can make up for some of the lost sleep.”

  This was the first time that she had to keep vigil overnight. Qiao Nan was not quite used to it.

  The problem was that Qiao Nan knew that she was new to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and someone viewed her as an eyesore.

  This was a rare and excellent opportunity to learn. In addition, her master had forsaken his pride to get this for her. Although it was just an internship, Qiao Nan felt that she should be conscientious and do her best. At the very least, she should not ruin the reputations of her master and senior.

  At Qiao Nan’s insistence, Miao Jing had no other choice. She could only send Qiao Nan off after appeasing the three children.

  Qiao Nan had never fancied beverages like coffee. In her previous life, she drank coffee to stay overnight for the sake of earning money. At the end of the day, Qiao Nan felt like vomiting each time she smelled coffee.

  In fact, as she thought about past happenings, Qiao Nan felt quite strange. She had been suffering so badly but her health was very good. Each year, during the free medical examination provided by the company for the employees, her health report was almost perfect.

  On the contrary, Qiao Zijin, who had been sheltered, doted on by her parents, and did not suffer much in life, contracted uremia and had to change her kidney. Until today, Qiao Nan could not figure out why this was the case. She had thought that she would die earlier than Qiao Zijin.

  Alright. In fact, she was the one who died first eventually.

  The only difference was that Qiao Zijin might die of illness, while she had died of an accident caused by her mother.

  At the smell of coffee, Qiao Nan yawned and entered the office. She sat down on her intern seat.

  She had completed that ad-hoc mission yesterday. There was some follow-up work to be done. However, these were not something that both Qiao Nan and Deng Wenchang, who were newcomers, could participate in.

  Deng Wenchang joined the department earlier than Qiao Nan. When he saw that Qiao Nan was having panda eyes, looking pale, apathetic, and down-spirited, he assumed that she must have overindulged herself with ‘enjoyment’ last night.

  Deng Wenchang sneered continuously. He was guessing that Qiao Nan might have some capability but it was insufficient. The materials that she had prepared for his master probably did not have much impact or use. He dared say that the information was definitely not prepared or organized by Qiao Nan.

  Perhaps Qiao Nan had engaged someone to complete the mission.

  This was detestable. He had carried out his work relying on his own ability but was not given any opportunity. On the other hand, an opportunistic individual like Qiao Nan, who engaged underhand and unscrupulous means, was not only given the opportunity but also received affirmation. It was so unfair.

  It was best that Qiao Nan did not let him seize her upon the chinks in the armor. Otherwise, he would chase Qiao Nan out in the same way that she joined this department.

  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not need someone like Qiao Nan who relied on interpersonal connections. If they were to let her stay, one day, she would definitely become a malignant tumor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs!

  Qiao Nan did not know Deng Wenchang’s unspoken criticism of her. She only knew that Deng Wenchang’s petty eyes were on her from time to time, and there was no sign of amiability in those eyes. Only the dead would not feel the feelings of coldness in them.

  Qiao Nan insisted not to take leave today not because of other reasons but because of Deng Wenchang’s existence.

  Each time Deng Wenchang was prejudiced against her, Qiao Nan was both helpless and angry. She felt that she was too unfortunate to encounter a weirdo like Deng Wenchang.

  She was still furious at Deng Wenchang’s look of disdain and shame toward her. In particular, Deng Wenchang looked so high and mighty that even the good-tempered Qiao Nan could barely resist the urge to clench her fists and beat him up.

  Spat! What was this?No one was better than the other, okay?

  She certainly joined the ministry through some means. However, the way that Deng Wenchang joined the ministry was not that open and honest either.

  Facing an individual like Deng Wenchang, who adopted the stand that ‘one may steal a horse while another may not look over a hedge’, Qiao Nan did not wish to be colleagues with him if she had a choice. In particular, she did not want to sit in the same office as him whereby they would meet each other frequently.

  It was too much of a torture.

  Neither she nor Deng Wenchang was pleased.

  Deng Wenchang had been staring at her with ‘scorching’ eyes. Qiao Nan was not quite used to this. She very much wished that she could lift a book and cover her face so that she could cut off that stare which made her uncomfortable.

  Fortunately, before Qiao Nan could do that, He Yi appeared and broke the awkward and strange atmosphere between Qiao Nan and Deng Wenchang. “Xiao Qiao, you’re here so early today?” He Yi made a trip home. It seemed that he had resolved the issues well.

  1270 Why the Congratulations?

  He Yi, who had rested well, seemed to be in good spirits. “I would like to let you know that Deng Wenchang and you can leave the office earlier today. You can also come in a while later tomorrow. Just do not go overboard in the timings. Also, I will be giving a dinner treat today. Are both of you coming?”

  He Yi made this question because he was aware that Qiao Nan was different from the typical young ladies. Although she looked young, Qiao Nan was not only married but also had three children.

  When Lin Yuankang asked him to look after his little disciple, he had told He Yi clearly. “Your little junior is just an intern. She doesn’t receive a single cent. Hence, don’t go overboard. A slave driver doesn’t have a good image. Please don’t be one. Those three little disciples of mine are just one-year-old babies. They are very sticky to their mother. I will make whoever makes them cry cry. Understand?”

  How could ‘old love’ be compared to ‘new love’?

  Although He Yi had always been a disciple that Lin Yuankang was proud of, to the current Lin Yuankang who had three adorable little disciples, all the other disciples had to move aside. They could cool off at any place that they wanted to. Well, they were not as precious to him as the little disciples now.

  Lin Yuankang had made himself so clear. He Yi would not dare to go against his master’s words.

  This was the actual reason that everyone, except for Qiao Nan and Deng Wenchang, in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had to work overtime on the day before. Qiao Nan and Deng Wenchang could go home early.

  He Yi had to ‘release’ his little junior to go home to take care of the little disciples. Similarly, Deng Wenchang, who was also an intern, received the same treatment as Qiao Nan. He Yi could not bring himself to let Qiao Nan go off and keep Deng Wenchang behind.

  Furthermore, Deng Wenchang was only an intern and was not really that important. He had already released the important one. The not-so-important one had to go to.

  After the crisis was resolved yesterday, He Yi wanted everyone to unwind a little. As the minister, giving treats was a must-have social practice. It was also a good way to bond and interact with his subordinates.

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  The minister was giving a treat. Who would dare decline or not give him any face?

  Others dared not make He Yi lose face. It was different for Qiao Nan. He Yi dared not force Qiao Nan to comply. “If it’s not convenient, don’t force yourself.” The children were the most important. Otherwise, his master would deal with him.

  He was also a father. Furthermore, many ambitious youngsters wanted to acknowledge him as their master. He was already of this age. It would be too embarrassing if he were to be chided by his old master.

  Fortunately, he only had to take care of one little junior. He definitely could not endure it if there were a few more of them.

  Before her ‘biological’ senior, Qiao Nan did not beat about the bush. She was well aware that with the presence of such a master like Lin Yuankang, she could do away with some social norms as long as she did so in an appropriate manner. “Thank you, minister. I’m really not available. I have something to attend to at home.” At the mention of the situation at home, Qiao Nan thought of Er Bao, who was acting strangely yesterday.

  Although one night had passed and there was nothing wrong with Er Bao, it was hard to predict a child’s situation. Qiao Nan was afraid that Er Bao would have a relapse again.

  Once she got off work, Qiao Nan only wished to go home and take care of her three children. As a mother, she did not want to be the last one to know if Er Bao had really taken ill.

  “Sure.” He Yi had expected this answer. It was normal that his three little disciples could not leave their mother as they were only one year old.

  Qiao Nan expressed that she was not attending. Deng Wenchang was aware that he was not so ‘qualified’ to attend. However, He Yi had made the invitation personally. Deng Wenchang felt that it was also a good thing to show face and let the seniors in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs know the existence of a youngster like him in the department.

  Until now, He Yi was not willing to formally accept him as his disciple.

  He Yi was the minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Of course, it would be best if he could be his disciple. However, what if he could not?

  He had finally joined the department after much difficulty. He could not possibly be inflexible and stubborn. If he could not gain He Yi’s favor, he could change his target and settle for the second best. He could observe if there was a chance for him to learn from other seniors.

  Deng Wenchang firmly believed that He Yi did not look up to him because He Yi was not his lucky star. As a wunderkind, he would definitely be able to meet the lucky star in his life. Thereafter, he would rely on his own ability to progress and move forward.

  Without second thoughts, the ambitious Deng Wenchang accepted the invitation and expressed that he would definitely attend the event.

  Afraid that he would get the time and venue wrong, Deng Wenchang wrote down the details in front of He Yi. He even let He Yi take a look at the details to confirm them. “Thank you, minister.”

  He Yi had a deep and firm look in his eyes. He gave an indifferent smile. “Fine, arrive earlier. Don’t be late.”

  Given this kind of celebration party, it was not an issue for him to attend if Deng Wenchang had a ‘senior’ to bring him along. However, Deng Wenchang had not found a master that would lead him into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He would not gain anything even if he attended the event.

  It was certainly good for youngsters to have their own thoughts and ambitions. However, it would not be a good thing if one was too high profile and proud.

  More haste less speed, haste makes waste. True enough, he had guessed it correctly. That child of the Deng family was overconfident and too proud. If he were to take in such a disciple, it would mean that he would have one more son to teach and guide. Although he did not have a son, he had a daughter.

  He was so busy that he did not even have time to guide his own daughter. How could he possibly waste his time and energy on someone else’s son?

  He did not wish to raise another son. He was also not willing to clean up someone’s mess if Deng Wenchang were to create any problem. He did not want to foolishly draw much trouble for himself.

  Regarding these matters, He Yi would not teach Deng Wenchang. If Deng Wenchang could sort out his own thoughts, he should give him a phone call tonight to express that he would not be attending the event. If Deng Wenchang did not understand and insisted on slapping his own face to fight for a chance to shine, he would not stop him. After all, he and the Deng family had some connections.

  Deng Wenchang was striving for progress. He was not going to help, but he would also not hold him back or deny him such an opportunity.

  “Mom, how is Er Bao during the day? Is he okay? Did anything happen?” Once she left the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qiao Nan completely cast the work matters aside. She always remembered that she was a mother and asked about her children whenever she spoke.

  Miao Jing was carrying Er Bao. She was both angry and amused. She lifted Er Bao higher. “See for yourself. Little lad, you’re not wrong at all to say that he’s too mischievous. He’s so young but already knows how to be moody.”

  After one day, Miao Jing finally understood why Er Bao was suddenly unhappy and listless such that he appeared unwell.

  Having said that, all the credit still went to her daughter-in-law. “Nan Nan, do you know? After you left the house for work today this morning, many neighbors visited us to congratulate me.”

  “Congratulate? Did any happy things occur in our family again? Sister Zhai Hua is finally getting married?”


  1271 A Good Chinese Daughter-In-Law

  The old master did not have any major birthday celebration this year. This was the same for her in-laws, Zhai Sheng and Zhai Hua.

  The three children’s first birthday had just passed. No matter how Qiao Nan thought about it, she could not figure out what other happy occasions there could possibly be.

  Upon hearing Qiao Nan’s words, Zhai Hua spat the water that she had been drinking. “Qiao Nan, can you say something nice and wish me well. Is it possible that I am getting married?” She did not even have a partner to discuss about marriage with. If there was really such a party, they had to date and talk about marriage first. It was not logical to get married as soon as they knew each other.

  Qiao Nan was indignant. “I said that as I hope that good things will come your way. Mom, isn’t that so?” Qiao Nan tried to find herself an ally. At the same time, she carried Er Bao into her arms.

  Er Bao had rosy cheeks and bright, dewy and jet-black eyes. He seemed to be in better spirits than ever. “Er Bao, what happened to you yesterday? Do you know that you gave mom a bad scare?” Having said that, Qiao Nan planted a kiss on Er Bao’s face. Er Bao opened his little mouth and responded by many wet kisses to his beloved mother.

  Miao Jing took a deep breath. “Nan Nan is right. I don’t mind having more happy events in the family. To me, your marriage is more important. However, Nan Nan, it did not have anything to do with Hua Hua this time. They came to our house to congratulate me because of you.”

  “Me?” Qiao Nan pointed at her own nose in disbelief. “I have something to be happy about. Why am I unaware?”

  “You were on the television yesterday.” Miao Jing was finally stung by her conscience. She announced the answer and did not continue to make Qiao Nan guess. “You are on the news broadcasted by the state-owned television channel. Many people saw and recognized you. Hence, they came and congratulate us.”

  Miao Jing was not young. She did not think much about appearing on television.

  There was definitely an opportunity for people like them to appear on television. However, the rate of exposure could not be too high. Also, not everyone could go on television.

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  The neighbors came to offer congratulations not because Qiao Nan was on television, but because Qiao Nan had the capability to do so.

  Qiao Nan, who was feeding Er Bao water, looked puzzled. “On television? I am getting confused. I didn’t go on television.” She did not have any impression of this matter at all.

  Zhai Hua laughed. She could tell that Qiao Nan was truly unaware. “Fortune favors the fools. I’ll tell you what happened directly.” The Sino-Foreign Exchange this time was a success. When He Yi was playing host to the important foreign guest, he had a casual chat with the guest for a while. The state-owned television channel happened to broadcast that scene in the news. Of course, they did not broadcast the actual content due to confidential reasons.

  At that point in time, Qiao Nan, who was standing behind He Yi, had been captured by the cameras in that flash of a moment.

  In this kind of situations, the working team typically would not have a chance to appear. Although Qiao Nan only appeared for less than three seconds, those who were smart understood what this implied.

  If Qiao Nan had not provided any assistance to the Sino-Foreign Exchange, how could she possibly follow so closely behind He Yi and had the opportunity to appear?

  Obviously, no one had forgotten that Qiao Nan was only a year three college student who had not stepped into the society. Given this situation, the fact that Qiao Nan had the opportunity to stand out in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was spectacular. She had done her family proud.

  After knowing that the daughter-in-law of the Zhai family was so capable despite her lacklustre family background, could those neighbors not come to congratulate the Zhai family and try to become associated with the latter?

  In the political arena, the more friends you have, the more options you have in life. In addition, the Zhai family was a powerful figure that they wished to become associated with but could not do so.

  After knowing clearly that Qiao Nan was also a capable individual, the more these people wanted to be on good terms with the Zhai family. However, before the Zhai family agreed, these people felt that they could utilize indirect means to achieve their objective. First, they would use Qiao Nan was an excuse. They could cajole Qiao Nan into becoming their good friend. In the future, they could get to know the Zhai family better through their relationship with Qiao Nan.

  As such, very quickly, Qiao Nan became the avenue of breakthrough to the Zhai family for these people.

  Those who came did not mention about the Zhai family. They only spoke about Qiao Nan. They said that the Zhai family had such good judgment for choosing Qiao Nan. She was an excellent daughter-in-law.

  In particular, there were so many children in the quad but Zhai Sheng only had eyes on Qiao Nan. Judging from this, Zhai Sheng was not an arrogant and conceited person who looked down on others. On the contrary, Zhai Sheng had a good sense of judgment in character. He was the first to discover that Qiao Nan was a potential talent.

  One flaw could not obscure the splendor of the jade. This was the impression of others on the Zhai family. They felt that the greatest flaw of the Zhai family was to marry a daughter-in-law like Qiao Nan who did not have wealth, power or status. The Zhai family had ruined a chance for themselves to become stronger and more powerful.

  Now, the only flaw that was unsatisfactory in the eyes of others had become a strength. Those who would like to be on good terms with the Zhai family only felt more anxious to do so.

  The truth had proven that the Zhai family had not been overconfident by thinking that the family was strong enough and it did not matter which woman Zhai Sheng marry.

  Ultimately, the Zhai family had discerning eyes who could tell greatness from mediocrity. They could tell that Qiao Nan had a lot of potential.

  Qiao Nan gave birth to triplets, with sons and daughter. Many staying in the area had already given her affirmation. They felt that the Zhai family did not pick the wrong daughter-in-law. Nevertheless, with the news broadcasted yesterday, everyone figured out the situation and felt that the Zhai family was extremely capable. Did they know physiognomy? Otherwise, why were they so spot on in choosing the right daughter-in-law?

  Given Qiao Nan’s family background, families such as theirs would not accept her under normal circumstances.

  In the end, the Zhai family did not commit any foolish act but had done a brilliant thing. In comparison, bystanders like them seemed more like a group of fools.

  Qiao Nan was not only good at giving birth but also bore such good children.

  Today, Qiao Nan even showed her indisputable capability. The neighbors did not have any negative opinions of Qiao Nan, the daughter-in-law of the Zhai family. Instead, they were very envious of the Zhai family for having such a good daughter-in-law.

  Qiao Nan came from a humble family and would definitely have a polite manners at home. She would not dare to be rude and disrespectful to her in-laws. She would take care of the Zhai family members carefully and conscientiously.

  It was unlike their own family. If their son was blind to a vixen’s true colors and they accidentally agreed to let the vixen enter the family, they would not have a good life in the future.

  It was not that such situations had not occurred before. There had already been a few of such examples.

  There was a young lady who who married into the family. She had a better family background than Qiao Nan. She was the only child and had been doted upon by the elders in her family. Her temper was terrible. The mother-in-law could not teach her well. In the end, the mother-in-law was even hospitalized as she was driven mad by this daughter-in-law.

  1272 Narrow-Minded

  Comparing these two daughters-in-law, even a fool would know that Qiao Nan was the right choice.

  The situation was already as such when that lady had a better family background than Qiao Nan. If they were to find one that had a comparable family status, there would not be any mutual respect. They would be extremely spoiled and difficult to get along with.

  Many people were beginning to hesitate. When their son grew up and started to look for a marriage partner, should they simply ask him to use Qiao Nan as a reference and find someone similar to her?

  Fortunately, these people dispelled such thoughts very soon.

  Although there were adverse scenarios for some of the cases, there were occasionally good instances too.

  They might not end up finding someone like Qiao Nan who was so capable and good at bearing children. On the contrary, the other party might be a bad-tempered and dim-witted one without any merits. That would be unbearable then.

  At the thought of such scenarios, this group of normally tough aunties also could not help shivering. They refused to continue with such thoughts.

  As for those families with a daughter and no son, they were glad that they only had ladies in the family.

  In short, all the neighbors who had a fleeting glimpse of Qiao Nan in the news last night came to the Zhai family to give their congratulations.

  Coincidentally, the state-owned television channel was having a repeat broadcast of yesterday’s news at that time.

  When the neighbors pointed, true enough, Miao Jing sighted her own daughter-in-law’s extremely attractive and bright face on the television.

  At that time, Er Bao, who was in Miao Jing’s arms, became excited all of a sudden. It was as if he had been injected with chicken blood.

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  He clapped and pointed to the television. “Mom!” He had said before that he saw his mother on the television last night. However, no one believed him at that time.

  It was only until this moment that Miao Jing realized the reason that Er Bao suddenly shouted ‘mom’ yesterday.

  So, it was because of this news broadcast.

  In the end, Miao Jing spent one hour happily sending away these ‘affectionate’ neighbors. She then patted Er Bao’s buttock. “You’re a naughty little one. Do you know that your mother did not sleep much last night because of you? You slept so well and are playing happily now. Look at how your mom will deal with you when she comes back later.”

  She did not expect that Er Bao, this grandchild, would be so smart and eccentric. How old was he?

  He had shouted for his mother while pointing to the television. They did not notice or pay attention to it. Hence, Er Bao kicked up a fuss as he felt that he had been ignored. He looked so pitiful. It was completely opposite to his energetic and high-spirited self. He gave all the adults a scare, didn’t he?

  Even the old master did not sleep well for an entire night. When he woke up, he listened carefully to a possible commotion in his daughter-in-law’s bedroom upstairs. He was very worried for Er Bao, his great-grandson.

  At the thought of Er Bao sleeping so soundly and sweetly last night, Miao Jing could not help hitting his little buttock a few times.

  Er Bao, who was totally oblivious to what was happening, stared at his grandmother, wide-eyed and puzzled. He had not even done anything. Why did his little buttock have to suffer?

  After listening to Zhai Hua’s explanation, Qiao Nan, the biological mother, also gave Er Bao a bite, leaving a deep bite mark on him. Er Bao grimaced unhappily. He wiggled his buttocks and buried his face in his mother’s arms, refusing to come out.

  His grandmother and auntie bullied him. Now, his mother also bullied him?

  Didn’t they take advantage of the fact that he was small and did not have the ability to retaliate?

  He snorted. He had to eat more and grow up quickly. Who would dare to bully him in the future then?

  “Naughty little boy.” Carrying the chubby Er Bao, Qiao Nan finally heaved a sigh of relief. “Don’t scare Mom like that anymore. It’s just a piece of news and you made a mountain out of a molehill. When your dad comes back, I’ll get him to train your guts and make all of you bolder”.

  The triplets were not very daring. She was afraid that if such things occurred frequently, she would have more things to fear.

  Zhai Hua sat beside Qiao Nan and placed her arms around the latter’s shoulder. “I really can’t tell. You’re quite capable and went on television so soon. How can the other newbie at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs not feel affected? Outstanding people will always be hounded by others. It’s not that sister wants to scare you. Nan Nan, be careful in your dealings in the future. Henceforth, there will definitely be a few people who will look out for the chink in your armor.”

  There were many such people who did not focus on their own work and were waiting for others to make a mistake all day long so as to catch a handle of others.

  Zhai Hua joined the army a year earlier than Zhai Sheng. At that time, Zhai Yaohui was not by her side. Initially, not many people were aware that Zhai Hua was Chief Zhai’s daughter. Zhai Hua had encountered many of such matters at that time.

  At this very moment, as someone who had been through this, Zhai Hua reminded Qiao Nan to be on her guard and look out instead of waiting for things to happen.

  In response, Qiao Nan curled the corners of her lips, giving a wry smile.

  Zhai Hua was amused and raised her brows slightly. “What? You’ve already encountered a problem?” She did not sound concerned at all. That tone of gloating was obvious. She was asking for a scolding.

  Knowing Zhai Hua’s wicked humor, Qiao Nan fulfilled Zhai Hua’s wish for once. “I’ve encountered this on the first day of my internship. There are always people in the world who think that they can rightfully get in through the back door because their family is capable. On the other hand, they think that others who got in through the same way resorted to deceptive means. These are unfair and small-minded people who are detested by everyone. No one wishes to be associated with them.”

  At the end of her speech, Qiao Nan was talking pedantically.

  Zhai Hua happily crossed her leg, sat on the sofa, and looked at Qiao Nan enthusiastically. “May I ask who this warrior is?” He was very daring and would command admiration.

  Hearing Nan Nan’s tone, she seemed to be almost driven mad by this person. “Is it a male or female?!”

  “You’ve already described him as a warrior. Tell me. Is it a man or a woman?!” Qiao Nan held her forehead. This was a grown-up man, yet he had double standards. He was strict to others and lenient to himself. It was really unbearable. “The most terrible thing is that his office table is facing mine. The day before, senior tasked me with a mission. He had not been given any and could only watch by the side. At most, he only helped buy soy milk for my senior. He glared at me for half an hour because of this.”

  Qiao Nan did not wish to talk about this.

  Thankfully, she and Deng Wenchang did not get along too well during their first meeting. Otherwise, whoever saw this situation might misunderstand that Deng Wenchang was harboring any thoughts on her.

  Sorry, she was someone’s wife and also a mother of three. Military marriage in China was protected by law!

  “Pfft……” Zhai Hua spat again. “He’s a man—a grown-up man. He is so narrow-minded and lacks foresight. How did he get into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?”