From Runaway Bride to Global Queen

Chapter 129: Chapter 129: She Doesn’t Need an Appointment

Qiao Yi didn’t tell Mr. and Mrs. Qiao about Qiao Xin being hospitalized, and of course, Qiao Xin wouldn’t speak of it either. After staying in the hospital for two days, Qiao Xin went back home.

It seemed that Lu Yanchuan had taken a liking to the activity of having Qiao Yi deliver meals for him, so every morning before going to the office, he would leave a note telling Qiao Yi what he wanted to eat for lunch.

From begrudgingly delivering meals to gradually becoming proficient, it took Qiao Yi less than half a month to master the skill of meal delivery.

The people in the office also got to know Qiao Yi, and they all knew that she was the president’s dear wife.

After Qiao Xin was discharged from the hospital, she returned to work at Lu Group low-key. Every day when Qiao Yi came to deliver meals, she would see Qiao Xin, but Qiao Xin no longer troubled her.

That day, Old Mr. Lu asked Qiao Yi and Lu Yanchuan to return to the old house for dinner. Qiao Yi saw that it was not too early and decided to go directly to the office and then leave with Lu Yanchuan for the old house.

As the old saying goes, enemies are bound to meet on a narrow road, and there’s some truth to this saying.

As soon as Qiao Yi stepped out of the elevator, she heard some arguing noises coming from outside.

Keep in mind, this floor was where the president’s office was located. Who would be so bold as to argue at the door of Lu Yanchuan’s office?

The closer she got, the clearer the arguing sounded, and eventually, Qiao Yi recognized one of the voices—it was Qiao Xin!

Qiao Xin was arguing with someone at the door of Lu Yanchuan’s office?

“What right do you have to stop me! In my hands are the Marketing Department’s report for this quarter. If something goes wrong, can you afford the responsibility?”

Qiao Xin was furious, clutching a stack of documents, trying to barge in, but was stopped by another person at the door.

“Mr. Lu did not tell me someone would be delivering the report today, and moreover, today is not the day for report submission. You should go back. Next time, have the Marketing Department Director deliver it personally.”

The woman was dressed in a champagne-colored suit and was slender, yet standing at the office door she had an air of unshakable authority.

Having been to the company so many times, Qiao Yi had never seen this woman. Who was she to be able to stop the unreasonable Qiao Xin on behalf of Lu Yanchuan?

However, Qiao Yi didn’t need to remain confused for long, as Qiao Xin’s words promptly provided her with the answer.

“Xiao Ting! Don’t think you can act arrogantly in front of me just because you’re Yanchuan’s assistant! Do you know who I am! Do you dare obstruct me because you no longer want to work here?”

Qiao Xin tried several times but was stopped by Xiao Ting each time, her face turning steely with rage as she pointed at Xiao Ting and began to curse.

Xiao Ting allowed her to be disrespectful, remaining composed, and continued to block the door, not allowing her to enter.

“The president’s office is not a place anyone can just walk into, unless Mr. Lu himself says you can.”

Unreasonable met with stubbornness, and Qiao Yi suddenly felt a full sense of goodwill towards this Xiao Ting.

This lady was capable; when she said no one gets through, she meant it!

Watching Qiao Xin unable to do anything about Xiao Ting, Qiao Yi having watched enough of the drama, straightened her clothes and stepped forward from behind.

The sound of high heels made both women look over, and Qiao Xin’s expression changed as she pointed at Qiao Yi and called out.

“Why are you here!”

“I’m here to see my husband. Is it any of your business?”

Qiao Yi rolled her eyes, pushed Qiao Xin’s hand away, nodded with a smile as she passed Xiao Ting, then reached out to push the door to the office.

“Wait!”

Both women behind her spoke at the same time, startling Qiao Yi.

“What’s the matter? Is there anything wrong?”

Qiao Yi did not pay attention to Qiao Xin, but looked at Xiao Ting with confusion.

Xiao Ting frowned slightly, took a step forward, turned around, and stood in front of Qiao Yi.

“Miss, if you don’t have an appointment, I can’t let you enter Mr. Lu’s office.”

Although the tone was much nicer than when she spoke to Qiao Xin, the message was the same: she was not allowed to enter the office.

Seeing Qiao Yi being stopped outside just like herself, Qiao Xin immediately felt smug and even mockingly jeered in a sarcastic tone.

“Wow, someone really thinks highly of themselves. Mr. Lu’s office isn’t for just anyone to enter. Even if you want to get into the office, you still have to rely on Assistant Xiao’s mood. I advise you to recognize your status. In this company, you’re no match for Assistant Xiao, who can win Mr. Lu’s favor!”

Qiao Xin’s words made both of their faces sour, particularly Xiao Ting, whose expression turned outraged.

Qiao Yi glanced across Qiao Xin and Xiao Ting, calmed her emotions, then picked up her phone and called Lu Yanchuan.

“Honey, I’m at the door to your office, come out and meet me for a moment.”

Everyone there knew who Qiao Yi’s “honey” referred to, but they didn’t expect that Qiao Yi would be so shameless to directly call Lu Yanchuan out!

Qiao Xin was very excited and proudly glared at Xiao Ting as if she were the one who had summoned Lu Yanchuan.

Xiao Ting bit her lip with her complexion slightly pale. Qiao Yi curiously glanced at her, not quite understanding why she would react this way.

In theory, there was nothing wrong with her stopping Qiao Xin from entering, and since she didn’t recognize her, she also stopped herself. So why did she seem as nervous as if she had done something wrong and was afraid of being found out?

Seeing Qiao Xin’s smug expression, it was clear she knew why Xiao Ting was hiding something, but Qiao Yi had no intention to ask her about it.

As long as Xiao Ting didn’t interfere with herself, who cared what she was thinking.

A couple of minutes after Qiao Yi hung up the phone, the office door opened.

Lu Yanchuan came out, and before Qiao Yi could greet him, Qiao Xin squeezed past the other two and approached Lu Yanchuan.

“Mr. Lu, this is the marketing department’s quarterly report. There are some details that might need my personal explanation, you see…”

“If the details that aren’t written in the quarterly report are significant enough to require a special explanation, then this report is simply unacceptable. Go make a new one and have the marketing department director personally deliver it.”

Lu Yanchuan cut off Qiao Xin, ignoring her instantly pale complexion, and turned to look at Qiao Yi.

“What’s up? Why did you ask me to come out?”

Qiao Yi glanced at Xiao Ting, noting her lips turning white with nerves, and sighed in her heart.

“It’s nothing, dad asked us to come home for lunch, so I came to pick you up to go to the old house together. Now that you’re out, I don’t need to go in.”

Xiao Ting’s eyes widened in shock, not expecting Qiao Yi to not only refrain from complaining to Lu Yanchuan but to even cover up the fact that Xiao Ting had barred her from entering!

Xiao Ting’s thoughts churned inside her, but Qiao Yi didn’t care about what she was thinking, and pulled Lu Yanchuan to leave.

They had only taken a few steps when Lu Yanchuan stopped, turned around, and looked at Xiao Ting.

“The next time she comes, she doesn’t need an appointment.”

“Yes…”

Qiao Yi, holding onto Lu Yanchuan’s arm, smiled sweetly and muttered that they shouldn’t keep Old Mr. Lu waiting too long, then dragged Lu Yanchuan off from the company.