appetite and can’t finish much anyway."After taking just a few more bites, Song 'Yumei' put down her knife and fork, then wiped her mouth with a napkin. Clearly, she considered this lunch to be over....Chapter 953 - If You Don't Change Your Mind, Change Your Position World of Cultivation

The man was in his forties, with an unremarkable appearance but a shiny face that suggested he lived quite well.

"Idiot." Xia Tian muttered as he entered a private room. Inside were four or five people, three of whom were Qiao Xiaoqiao and her sisters, Qiao Feng'er and Qiao Huang'er.

"What are you doing here" It was Qiao Feng'er who noticed Xia Tian first. As her job was to be vigilant about anyone approaching Qiao Xiaoqiao, this wasn't surprising.

Qiao Xiaoqiao also noticed the arrival of Xia Tian and was somewhat surprised. She stood up and asked softly, "Honey, what are you doing here"

"I was having dinner with Sister Meng when I heard your voice and came over to take a look," Xia Tian replied, then glanced at the other two people in the room and asked curiously, "Wife, what are you doing here"

"Honey, we invited some people from the Muyang County Bureau of Investment Promotion and Tourism Administration for dinner. When we left the hotel, you and Sister Meng were still asleep, so we didn't wake you up. The dinner is almost over, but Director Cheng from the Bureau of Investment Promotion just received a phone call about an important guest arriving, so he went to greet them and should be returning soon..." Qiao Xiaoqiao explained softly to Xia Tian, but before she finished speaking, several people entered the room, causing her to change her words immediately. "Honey, Director Cheng is back."

Qiao Xiaoqiao turned to look at the people entering the room and was about to speak when someone else spoke first.

"Who let you in Huh Do you know where this is Get out!" This person shouted at Xia Tian angrily. It was normal for him to be angry upon seeing Xia Tian because he was actually the middle-aged man whom Xia Tian had just asked Yuan Shicai to apologize to, less than a minute ago.

"Director Cheng, you must have misunderstood. This is my husband..." However, this middle-aged man was actually Director Cheng of the Bureau of Investment Promotion. Qiao Xiaoqiao didn't know that Xia Tian had just had an argument with Director Cheng and thought it was a misunderstanding, so she began to explain. Although she normally wouldn’t give such small officials any attention, the problem was that despite being a minor official, Director Cheng wielded considerable power. If she wanted to obtain the development rights for Qingfeng Mountain, then she couldn't afford to offend such an official either, or it would still create some trouble.

"Miss Qiao, you’re saying this person is your husband" Director Cheng didn’t allow Qiao Xiaoqiao to finish her sentence and interrupted her. "In that case, I advise you to find yourself a new one!"

Upon hearing those words, Qiao Xiaoqiao’s expression immediately darkened: "Director Cheng, I respect you and hope that you will also respect me. Don’t you think what you’re saying is going too far Whether or not I change my husband doesn't seem to be something for Director Cheng like yourself to concern yourselves with, does it"

The bureau chief snorted coldly and said, "Miss Qiao, your husband doesn’t know what’s going on, and neither do you seem to. Forget it, since you’re young, I’m too lazy to discipline you. Let me tell you this: whether or not you change husbands is none of my business, but let me make something clear to you—if you don’t change husbands, then go back to Jinghai City directly! We in Mulian County really aren’t welcoming you, and Qingfeng Mountain won’t be either!"

"Are you asking for a beating" Xia Tian was very annoyed. This fool actually dared to say that his wife didn’t know what was going on; he must not want to survive anymore!

"Honey, it’s not worth getting upset over this kind of person," Qiao Xiaoqiao softly advised Xia Tian. Then she looked at the bureau chief and said, "Whether or not we’re懂事is none of your business to instruct, Mr. Bureau Chief; besides, as far as I know, Mulian County isn’t run by you either. Whether or not they welcome us here is also out of your jurisdiction. I’m giving you some face, but if you don’t want to give me any face and speak without thinking, then let me make something clear: I won’t change my husband, but if you don’t change your attitude, you might have to change your position."

"Oh You really are quite the one, aren’t you" The bureau chief laughed. "I’m not afraid of threats. Let me tell you this too—don’t think that just because you have some money you can do whatever you want. There are plenty of rich people these days; if you don’t invest, there will be others who will. As for whether or not I’ll change my position—that’s not up to you."

"Director Cheng, with your attitude just now, it proves that you are not qualified to be the director of an investment promotion bureau. I think it would be more suitable for you to go back home and farm," Qiao Xiaoqiao snorted coldly before turning to look at Qiao Feng'er and Qiao Huang'er, "You two go pay the bill and let's leave."

"Yes, Miss Qiao." The two women responded and got up to leave the private room to settle the bill.

"I believe this must be Miss Qiao Xiaoqiao, the renowned prodigy of Jianghai City" At that moment, Yuan Shicai spoke. His tone was quite amiable as he extended his right hand towards Qiao Xiaoqiao, "My name is Yuan Shicai. My father mentioned you once. He said you are a source of pride for both Jianghai City and the entire Pinghai Province. My father also mentioned that your uncle has great capabilities which makes him feel secure about the situation in Pinghai Province. Because of your uncle's presence, my father doesn't need to personally oversee many matters."

"So you are Secretary Yuan’s son I apologize but I’m not comfortable shaking hands with people." Qiao Xiaoqiao did not shake hands with Yuan Shicai; although he didn’t state it explicitly, she immediately deduced his identity. The father mentioned by Yuan Shicai could only be the newly appointed Secretary of the Pinghai Provincial Committee, Yuan Langguang. At this point, Qiao Xiaoqiao understood why Director Cheng was acting so arrogantly. Clearly, from Director Cheng's perspective, he had already attached himself to a large tree; with the son of a provincial secretary as his protector, how could he care about Qiao Xiaoqiao

"It's fine, everyone has their own habits." Yuan Shicai spoke calmly and withdrew his hand. "Regardless of anything else, it is an honor for me to meet Miss Qiao."

"Mr. Yuan, I'm sorry we can't accommodate you, let's go first," said Qiao Xiaoqiao without any intention of continuing the conversation with Yuan Shicai. After saying that, she pulled Xia Tian and headed towards the exit.

Right as they reached the door, a mocking voice came from behind them: "Really think you're so great Thinking just because she has some money, I should easily give up my seat for her Nowadays there are indeed many who don't know their place. These kids really have no manners!"

This was naturally the director Cheng speaking. He seemed to be talking to Yuan Shicai but his voice was loud enough that it was clearly meant for Qiao Xiaoqiao to hear.is hand and looked at Qian Duoduo with a strange expression."Summer, can you tell me what kind of illness I have" Qian Duoduo managed a weak smile. Though his mind was clear now, he was very frail, sp...