Chapter 1793: Going to Find Brother Shu

When she was young, her second brother forced her to learn Taekwondo for a while. It was really painful, and she refused to continue by acting spoiled and unreasonable. He had no choice but to switch to a gentler coach who taught her self-defense for a few years.

Though she was frightened just now, her body instinctively fought back, preventing her from being at a disadvantage.

The dress wasn’t messed up, but Nan Jiaojiao didn’t notice and Xu Tingting was about to take off her jacket. Nan Jiaojiao glimpsed the marks on her hand and the thin, long cuts made by fingernails.

“Keep it on; I’ll take you to treat your injuries.”

Nan Jiaojiao kicked aside the fragments at her feet, clearing a path, and led Xu Tingting out.

“Jiaojiao.”

Xu Tingting tugged at her.

Nan Jiaojiao responded with an “Mm,” and her gaze paused as she turned around.

She saw Xu Qingbo standing behind the curtains.

A half-smoked cigarette was held between his fingers. When Nan Jiaojiao’s gaze landed on him, Xu Qingbo happened to be taking a drag. He smoked forcefully, causing the flame at the cigarette tip to burn rapidly, incinerating part of the ash. His finger flicked the cigarette, brushing ash against his suit.

He had been standing there for quite a while; the sheer curtains fluttered against him in the breeze. His face was cold and somber, with a brightness the lights couldn’t dispel.

Nan Jiaojiao turned her gaze back and asked, “What’s wrong?”

“Go find my elder brother. My hands are shaking; I can’t drive. Help me out, and once we’re in the car, I’ll call my second brother, telling him… we went out. He’d be relieved knowing I’m with you.”

Nan Jiaojiao instinctively looked towards Xu Qingbo.

The man nodded at her.

“Alright, I’ll go with you.”

Xu Tingting glanced at the terrace, “I’ll contact the hotel and make compensation.”

“Suit yourself.”

Nan Jiaojiao gently supported Xu Tingting; she settled into the car while Xu Tingting sat next to her. As Nan Jiaojiao adjusted to driving, she listened to Xu Tingting’s cheerful voice calling Xu Qingbo, accompanied by the soft laughter from the man on the other end of the call.

After a few words, Xu Tingting placed the phone on her lap and exhaled in relief, “Alright, let’s go.”

“Mm.”

Nan Jiaojiao drove away.

While turning right, Bo Yanching’s car approached from the opposite direction, just narrowly missing each other.

He came to find Nan Jiaojiao but was stopped by Xu Qingbo, who informed him that Nan Jiaojiao had already slipped away.

Bo Yanching immediately asked, “Did she cause trouble?”

Xu Qingbo slightly raised his eyebrows, “Yes, she did.”

Bo Yanching sighed, “I’ll go sort it out.”

“It’s already handled. I’ve asked Third Brother for help.”

Bo Yanching was about to get his phone but paused upon hearing this, casually pulling out a pack of cigarettes, “Go ahead.”

“I want you to talk to Brother Mo for me, about using his marketing accounts and PR company, to help push some…” Xu Qingbo adjusted his glasses; his words seemed a bit blunt, “eye-catching stuff.”

Bo Yanching was slightly surprised.

Xu Qingbo isn’t without connections or capabilities, yet involving Mo Tingshen’s PR strategy suggests he wants to stir things up more.

“Alright.”

Bo Yanching dialed Mo Tingshen’s number, exchanged a few words, then handed the phone to Xu Qingbo.

Having these two together drew much attention; ever since Xu Qingbo showed up, the commotion hadn’t ceased. With Bo Yanching’s arrival, it heightened the atmosphere further.

Chairman Li was almost dizzy; she only intended to host a party to leverage her daughter’s business, fostering relationships with others. Unexpectedly, two prominent figures arrived, attracting speculation from all around, making her elated. She hurriedly adjusted her attire, hoping to win over the two of them when suddenly, her phone chimed continuously with incoming messages.