Chapter 438: Chapter 438: As Long as I’m Not Embarrassed, It’s Someone Else Who Is
Li Xia’s ambiguous attitude made everyone certain that Li Yehan was her boyfriend.
Dong Qingqing felt even more envious; Li Xia came from a good family, her boyfriend was so handsome, exuded an air of wealth and nobility—he was clearly the child of a wealthy family.
A perfect match, like they were born for each other.
A few people teased Li Xia, and Li Xia smiled shyly.
Meanwhile, Nan Qiao had started her lecture on the stage.
Nan Qiao spoke entirely without notes, her explanations captivating and vivid.
In a corner of the audience, Li Yehan pulled out his phone and took pictures of Nan Qiao.
Nan Qiao noticed Li Yehan instantly. Even though he was wearing a hat and his face was obscured, Nan Qiao was certain it was him.
Some students in the audience looked on with admiration, but Li Xia’s gaze was different—filled with venom.
Dong Qingqing was completely stunned. She hadn’t expected Nan Qiao’s level of knowledge to be so expansive—her fluent, unending explanations were astounding.
No matter who asked the questions, Nan Qiao could respond calmly and gracefully, with impressive patience.
Dong Qingqing was dumbfounded and muttered to herself, “Nan Qiao is incredible.”
Yuan Yunuo unhappily nudged her, “Whose side are you on, exactly?”
Dong Qingqing stared blankly at Liu Mei, then at Nan Qiao on the stage, before lowering her head.
After the lecture ended, some students approached Nan Qiao to ask questions, which she answered one by one.
As she turned to leave and reached the door, Nan Qiao suddenly stopped.
The students in the classroom also paused, noticing Nan Qiao holding a large bouquet of roses in her arms.
Nan Qiao, clutching the flowers, left the classroom.
Several gossip-prone individuals ran out to see her leave with a tall man beside her.
Dong Qingqing followed them and discovered that the man walking with Nan Qiao was the one Li Xia had vaguely described as her boyfriend, whom she referred to as her “brother.”
Yuan Yunuo, Dong Qingqing, and two other classmates all looked awkwardly at Li Xia.
If he wasn’t Li Xia’s boyfriend, then why didn’t Li Xia clarify?
Such vague remarks truly led to misunderstandings.
Li Xia pretended not to know anything, keeping calm as if the awkwardness belonged to everyone else but her.
Dong Qingqing grabbed Yuan Yunuo and whispered, “How did he end up being Nan Qiao’s boyfriend?”
Dong Qingqing had seen Li Yehan before, but she hadn’t realized he was the so-called boyfriend Li Xia had alluded to in her ambiguous remarks.
This time, Li Xia felt utterly embarrassed.
However, Li Xia simply said, “I told you he wasn’t my boyfriend, but you didn’t believe me. Now do you believe me? I don’t even have a boyfriend yet.”
Dong Qingqing cheerfully remarked, “Xiaxia is so exceptional—her boyfriend will undoubtedly be even more exceptional.”
The group chuckled and walked out of the classroom together.
A video of Nan Qiao’s lecture was uploaded to the school’s website and quickly shared online, creating a major buzz.
Professors in the medical community began reposting the video, all praising Nan Qiao.
Nan Qiao hadn’t expected that she would go viral online, with some professors even reaching out to invite her to collaborate on experiments.
Through the school’s website, Nan Qiao politely declined all invitations, stating her focus was solely on her studies.
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Nan Qiao came to visit Old Lu and encountered Lu Tianlei and Ren Yongshi at the entrance.
Ren Yongshi and Lu Tianlei were stopped at the gate, denied entry.
When the two saw Nan Qiao carrying a box of supplements, Ren Yongshi immediately went over and gently grabbed Nan Qiao’s hand. “Nan Qiao, could you help us? Talk to Grandpa Lu for us, just for a single meeting. Please?”
Nan Qiao: ??
The arrogant Ren Yongshi was willing to beg now?
Looks like they were truly backed into a corner!
Nan Qiao smiled and pulled her hand away. “I’m sorry, but I’m not very close with Grandpa Lu. I’m just here to check on him, so I can’t be of much help.”
The smile on Ren Yongshi’s face instantly disappeared.
Lu Tianlei wasn’t in the mood to be polite either. “You’re here to see my dad? I don’t even know who you are. Honestly, I think you’re just after our family’s fortune!”
Nan Qiao chuckled, “Your family’s fortune doesn’t interest me at all.”
After all, she had her own wealth—why would she care about theirs?
Lu Tianlei sneered mockingly, “What an audacious claim!”
Nan Qiao replied, “You could make such audacious claims too!”
Nan Qiao smiled as she said, “I need to go in and meet Grandpa Lu. I’ll be on my way now.”
She smiled and walked inside, but Lu Tianlei furiously grabbed her arm.
If Nan Qiao hadn’t been steady on her feet, she might have fallen.
Angered, Nan Qiao twisted his hand off and pushed him away forcefully.
Lu Tianlei landed hard on the ground, his pride bruised along with his tailbone.
Ren Yongshi scolded loudly, “Nan Qiao, you have no manners and no upbringing!”
Nan Qiao sneered coldly, “My manners and upbringing are reserved for those who possess the same qualities. Do you qualify?”
Lu Tianlei was enraged and scrambled up from the ground, storming toward Nan Qiao.
However, before he could reach her, Old Lu appeared.
“Lu Tianlei, what do you think you’re doing!”
Lu Tianlei froze in his tracks as Old Lu sternly reprimanded him. “How many times have I told you—your entire family is unwelcome here! Who allowed you to come?”
Ren Yongshi attempted a gentle explanation, “Dad, Tianlei and I were worried about you, so we came to check on you.”
Old Lu retorted, “I don’t need your concern, nor do I need you to visit. I just want to live a few more years in peace.”
Old Lu continued, “Qiaoqiao is my invited guest, and look at what you’ve done—offending my guest. Lu Tianlei, Ren Yongshi, apologize to her immediately!”
Lu Tianlei and Ren Yongshi exchanged glances, knowing they had no choice but to apologize.
Angering Old Lu would render them completely unwelcome in the Lu Family.
Lu Tianlei gritted his teeth and said, “Sorry.”
Ren Yongshi added, “Nan Qiao, I apologize for the misunderstanding. Our Uncle Lu has a quick temper; let me apologize on his behalf.”
Old Lu replied, “Lu Tianlei, your attitude is all wrong. If you don’t want to apologize, nobody will force you.”
Lu Tianlei: “…”
Old Lu wouldn’t force him, but he’d make life unbearable for him.
Left with no choice, Lu Tianlei squeezed out a reluctant smile and begrudgingly apologized.
Old Lu concluded, “Now that you’ve apologized, leave immediately. I don’t want to see either of you here!”
Lu Tianlei and Ren Yongshi left defeated, having gained nothing from their visit.
“Qiaoqiao, I apologize for failing to raise my children properly.” Old Lu sighed helplessly.
Even he couldn’t fathom how he’d ended up with such ungrateful offspring like Lu Tianlei.
“Grandpa Lu, every family has its own struggles. What’s most important is your health—don’t let yourself harbor resentment.”
“Qiaoqiao, let’s head inside. I’ve asked the chef to prepare your favorite pastries.”
“Thank you, Grandpa Lu.” Nan Qiao followed Old Lu inside.
After they left, Ren Yongshi and Lu Tianlei emerged from the shadows.
Lu Tianlei, seething with anger, said, “That girl—how dare she make me apologize? Who does she think she is?”
Ren Yongshi gently cautioned, “Tianlei, calm down. Right now, Dad is fond of her. Just one wrong word from her, and we’ll never be allowed back into the Lu Family. Honestly, our being kicked out might very well be her doing.”
Lu Tianlei’s gaze turned venomous. “If she dares sabotage me, I’ll make sure she doesn’t leave here in one piece!”