Chapter 452: Helping You and Disliking You Are Two Different Things

Nan Jiaojiao’s interruption made Ye Shiqing forget to cry; continuing to do so now seemed a bit too contrived.

She choked back a sob and said, “No, it’s not to the point of divorce yet.

I’m just too upset and can’t find anyone to talk to, so I thought about calling my sister.”

Talk to her?

Could anyone genuinely be naïve enough to believe in such foolish simplicity?

That was the man Nan Jiaojiao had once been engaged to.

“It’s not really appropriate for me to say, as they say a daughter married off is like water splashed out.

You should not be seeking help from your family.”

Ye Shiqing nearly choked on her breath.

“Sister, sister…”

Fortunately, her voice still carried a trace of the sorrow from her recent cries, sounding pitiful.

She had a gracious attitude, so Nan Jiaojiao didn’t push it too far to hurt her feelings.

Her tone softened a bit, “Is there something you need my help with?”

Ye Shiqing hesitated a moment, “A little.

I’ve been looking for many ways to get back into the Classical Dance Competition recently.

This morning, my grandmother called, saying she knew one of the investors and suggested I meet him tonight at Yuecheng Restaurant to discuss it in detail.”

Nan Jiaojiao’s eyes lightly raised, she took the coconut drink and sat down at a table by the window.

“Going?”

“I…” Ye Shiqing’s voice was strained.

“I’m meeting Director Zhang’s son.”

Nan Jiaojiao roughly understood.

The Ye family elders always acted out of self-interest; rather than helping Ye Shiqing, they were trying to use their granddaughter to appeal to the partners.

It was rather unsightly of them to target a granddaughter who was already married.

“I know him.

He indulges in pleasures…

He isn’t particular about his choices.

Grandmother said that with just one word from him, I could reenter the competition and even get direct entry into the Classical Dance Association.

The only thing is…

I am already married to Brother Chu, and it’s inappropriate for a married woman to meet another man alone.

I’ve seen that you are quite capable of defending yourself; could you please accompany me tonight?”

Nan Jiaojiao pushed a tapioca pearl to the top of her drink, dug it out, and popped it into her mouth.

It crunched loudly.

That Classical Dance Association, Ye Shiqing cares so much about it?

She is desperate to get in.

Nan Jiaojiao remembered Jiang Yu had given her a high-ranking position in the association, the exact nature of which she hadn’t asked.

The program was organized by the association, and most of the judges were professor-level instructors from within.

Even Bian Xiaoxiao had no right to participate.

The investors were decided long ago, the program having added only two new sponsors after it became popular.

She hadn’t heard about any investor named Zhang.

“What time?

I’ll accompany you.”

Ye Shiqing was ecstatic, “Really?

Really, sister?

I thought you disliked me and wouldn’t want to help.”

“Oh,” Nan Jiaojiao said indifferently, “Helping you and disliking you are two different things.”

“…,” Ye Shiqing was speechless and choked up, “Then why would you?”

“Don’t ask.

Just send me the location and the private room details; I’ll come directly in the evening.”

She couldn’t very well say that she feared any complications involving Ye Shiqing might affect her, given that she was Jiang Yu’s disciple.

Compared to protecting Ye Shiqing, Nan Jiaojiao was more concerned about Jiang Yu’s reputation.

“Oh, okay, I’ll check—the private room is…”

Ye Wanting passed by, seeing Nan Jiaojiao, she greeted her with joy.

Nan Jiaojiao just happened to see her and waved, inviting Ye Wanting over.

She even threw her pink Peppa Pig crossbody bag to another seat to make room for Ye Wanting.

When Ye Shiqing finished speaking, Nan Jiaojiao hung up the phone.

“Whose call was that?

You looked rather upset.” Ye Wanting casually asked.

Nan Jiaojiao replied casually, “Ye Shiqing.”

“What does she want from you!”