From Rejected Fake Heiress to Desired True Love

Fu Qingyan chased after Nan Qiao and called out to her.

"Mr. Qiao, the matter I asked Huang Mao to handle is related to Rong Yan. Do you really not know?"

Nan Qiao actually knew about this.

"So you really did deceive Rong Yan? Used manipulation to be with him?" Nan Qiao stopped smiling and looked at him coldly.

Fu Qingyan's eyes flickered, and his expression was unnatural.

"I did deceive Rong Yan. I deceived him because I love him and want to be with him. He has feelings for me too, but he won't break that fragile barrier. If I don't use some tricks to have him rescue the beauty, how can I be with him? Mr. Qiao, you have a boyfriend too; you must understand my perspective, right?"

"I can't empathize with you because I didn't use manipulation to find a boyfriend."

Fu Qingyan: "..."

Nan Qiao: "If Rong Yan knew the person he fell for was this indecisive, how do you think he'd see you?"

Fu Qingyan: "..."

What else? Rong Yan definitely wouldn't pay attention to her.

Fu Qingyan panicked.

"Mr. Qiao, I beg you, please don't tell Rong Yan about this matter."

Nan Qiao: "Fu Qingyan, I won't interfere in your matters. You handle it yourself."

Nan Qiao walked away.

Fu Qingyan watched Nan Qiao's departing figure, puzzled.

Is Nan Qiao really only concerned about Rong Yan's matter?

This isn't the Nan Qiao she knows!

Nan Qiao must be planning something big against her.

Fu Qingyan didn't dare to be careless and quickly left to find Rong Yan. She wanted to act first.

...

Nan Qiao didn't return to school but went to the laboratory instead.

Zheng Qinnian and Chen Man were there, along with several other professors.

Tang Helin and Tan Zhe were also there, the group having worked for a long time, each person showing signs of fatigue.

Nan Qiao: "Master, why not ask Director Nie for support?"

Tang Helin waved his hand: "We don't need support yet. I'm afraid someone might take the opportunity to infiltrate, making the situation more complicated and difficult to handle."

Tan Zhe: "We can still manage things currently, so we don't need support for now. Don't worry, Junior Sister, we can handle these matters."

Zheng Qinnian also said: "Qiaoqiao, leave these matters to us. Don't worry, keep a good mood."

Nan Qiao: "..."

They really know how to comfort her.

"Are the things brought back handled well?" Nan Qiao asked.

Tang Helin: "Handled well. These people are malicious; the items in the box are extremely harmful, but we've dealt with them."

If it weren't for the timely discovery, the harm caused by a virus leak would be immeasurable.

Tang Helin stood up: "Qiaoqiao, come with me; I have something to say to you alone."

Nan Qiao stood up and obediently followed Tang Helin out.

Tan Zhe smiled at Zheng Qinnian.

Zheng Qinnian: "I'll head in to work on experiments; call if you need me."

"Alright." Tan Zhe smiled, as Zheng Qinnian was quite considerate.

...

Nan Qiao followed Tang Helin to the rest area at the laboratory entrance.

Nan Qiao poured a cup of tea for Tang Helin and offered it to her master.

"Master, please have some tea. You've worked hard."

Tang Helin was amused: "You, always so sweet-tongued."

"Master has indeed worked hard. I'm speaking the truth. Master has been busy because of my matters; it's my incompetence that has worried you."

Nan Qiao offered another cup of tea to Tang Helin.

Tang Helin happily accepted the tea and drank it all, as if it were fine wine, savoring its taste.

"Qiaoqiao, does your body feel well? Is there anywhere uncomfortable? You must tell me immediately, no matter how late, no matter where you are."

Nan Qiao looked at Tang Helin suspiciously, blinking her big eyes.

"Master, why are you suddenly talking about this? My body... should it feel uncomfortable?"

Tang Helin: "..."

"You silly child, Master knows you're pregnant and worries about your discomfort; just nagging a bit. Do you mind that I'm nagging?"

"Absolutely not. I'm happy to have you care for me and don't mind at all." Nan Qiao cheerfully poured another cup of tea for her master.

"Stop pouring tea and give me your hand so I can check your pulse."

Nan Qiao obediently offered her wrist for Tang Helin to feel her pulse.

Tang Helin checked her pulse, while Nan Qiao stayed silent, fearing she might disrupt her master.

After a while, Tang Helin withdrew his fingers.

"Master, how's my body; it's pretty healthy, right? I eat well and don't have morning sickness, feeling lively as ever."

Nan Qiao believed it was partly due to her martial arts practice from a young age.

With a solid constitution, even pregnancy goes better than for most expectant mothers.

"Your body is indeed healthy, but you still need to be careful. You're not alone now; there's much more you need to pay attention to." Tang Helin said, concerned.

He wondered how to talk to Nan Qiao.

Tang Helin didn't know how to start.

Seeing this, Nan Qiao stared at her master's face.

"Master, is my body not well? Why do you look upset? You're hiding something from me, aren't you?" She wasn't critically ill, so what was worrying her master?

"Shush, you're spouting nonsense." Tang Helin composed himself, looking kindly at her.

"Remember my words; contact me immediately for any unusual signs, don't stubbornly hold on, and don't be complacent!" Tang Helin repeatedly advised.

...

Nan Qiao sat in the car, full of thoughts, unsettled.

Li Yehan noticed her mood and thought it was due to pregnancy hormones. He took a diamond necklace from his pocket and presented it to her.

The blindingly bright diamond couldn't be ignored.

"Do you like it?"

Nan Qiao: "Such a beautiful necklace, who would refuse?"

Li Yehan smiled: "But your expression doesn't seem happy."

"Let me tell you, today my master…"

Nan Qiao went on and on, recounting the day's events to Li Yehan, seeking his insight.

"What do you think my master means? Why suddenly concern about my health? He looked worried, as if I wasn't fit to be pregnant."

Li Yehan's heart skipped a beat.

Something seemed to pass quickly in front of him, but he couldn't grasp it.

"Li Yehan, do you also know something I don't?"

Li Yehan tousled her hair and gazed at her fondly, pulling her into his embrace.

"I know no more than you do."

Nan Qiao: "..."

She couldn't help but overthink again.

Something wasn't right.

Really not right.

Everyone's keeping something from her!

...

Before Nan Qiao could dwell too much, company matters kept her busy, making her forget to pursue the issue.

The wedding dress showcase progressed further.