Chapter 440: Chapter 440: I Am Nan Qiao’s Cousin!
Nan Qiao drove to the medicine company, Xie Fei and Zheng Qinnian carried out the medicine.
Xie Fei: “Mr. Qiao, these two ginsengs really look great.”
“Old Lu gave them to me. I didn’t take the consultation fee for treating him, so he gave me these herbal medicines.”
Zheng Qinnian: “Qiaoqiao worked so hard to treat him, it’s only fair that he gives something in return.”
Zheng Qinnian understood Nan Qiao’s hard work.
Xie Fei happily transported the medicine, finishing in no time.
Nan Qiao arrived at the office, and Zheng Qinnian followed her in.
“Are the pills ready?”
“Yes, they are ready. I’ve already packed them, you just need to take them away later.”
“Ah Nian, thank you so much.”
“No problem, it’s all part of my job. I will do my best with the tasks you give me.”
Nan Qiao’s smile became even more radiant: “You are truly a great friend. I’ll triple your salary this month.”
A fleeting sadness crossed Zheng Qinnian’s eyes, unnoticed by Nan Qiao.
Zheng Qinnian laughed: “Thank you, boss. You’re very generous.”
Nan Qiao smiled without saying anything further, took some medicine, and left the company.
…
The news about Nan Qiao’s lecture spread throughout the school.
Dong Qingqing didn’t like hearing people praise Nan Qiao and said displeased to Li Xia: “They’re turning Nan Qiao into a legend. Who knows if the speech was written by someone else and she just memorized it. And the students asking questions must have been pre-arranged to set the stage for her image.”
Li Xia curled her lips into a faint smile: “Oh, Qingqing, stop saying that. If others hear, they might accuse you of slander.”
Dong Qingqing: “These are all facts; more people should know about them.”
Dong Qingqing continued: “Who knows what methods she used to get the teachers to cooperate with her performance. I bet it’s the power of money at play.”
As Dong Qingqing rambled on, a shrill voice interrupted.
“Shut up! Can you be quiet?”
Chen Man walked over, sneering: “If you’re so capable, you should go up there and speak too. Even if given a script, you wouldn’t be able to memorize it! If you can’t do it, don’t doubt others.”
Li Xia didn’t expect Chen Man to defend Nan Qiao.
Li Xia stood up and walked to Chen Man.
“Manman…”
“Li Xia, I’m not your puppet. I don’t attack wherever you point. I never thought your heart was so dark. Don’t let your lackey speak for you when you’re afraid to speak yourself.”
Dong Qingqing shouted angrily, “I’m just speaking the truth!”
“Dong Qingqing, say one more word about Nan Qiao and I’ll tear your mouth apart!”
“Chen Man, Nan Qiao isn’t even your friend. Speaking up for her and offending us isn’t worth it.”
With hands on her hips, Chen Man was angered by Dong Qingqing, her small face slightly red.
“Nan Qiao is my cousin. If I don’t support her, should I support you bunch of gossipers?”
Besides Li Xia, everyone else was stunned.
Chen Man and Nan Qiao are cousins?
Impossible!
No one ever saw them together, so it was hard to believe they even knew each other.
At this moment, Nan Qiao approached with a smile and a strong presence.
“Thank you, cousin, for standing up for me.”
Chen Man was taken aback, turning to see the smiling Nan Qiao, feeling a bit embarrassed.
Nan Qiao was the most kind-hearted person she knew, never bearing a grudge.
Standing together with Chen Man, Nan Qiao’s expression suddenly turned cold and disdainful.
“Dong Qingqing, you claim someone is behind me. Go find this person! If you can’t, I’ll sue you for slander.”
Dong Qingqing stammered: “I’m not the only one saying this.”
Nan Qiao: “Who else? Li Xia?”
Li Xia smiled and said: “Nan Qiao, don’t falsely accuse me. I didn’t say anything.”
Chen Man: “It was clearly Dong Qingqing who said it. I heard it myself when Nan Qiao told my uncle to hire the best legal team, so she wouldn’t get away with it!”
Dong Qingqing got scared and tugged Li Xia’s arm.
“Xiaxia, help me.”
Weighing the options, Li Xia tried to mediate.
“Nan Qiao, Qingqing was just talking nonsense. She wasn’t specifically targeting you. She heard others say it about you and just repeated it to us.”
Chen Man: “She definitely wasn’t just repeating what others said!”
Dong Qingqing: “I was just repeating what others said to Xiaxia.”
Dong Qingqing pulled Li Xia along: “Let’s go. We won’t lower ourselves to their level.”
Chen Man wanted to chase after them and drag them back, but Nan Qiao stopped her.
“Forget it. There’s no surveillance here, and even if we sue, if she denies it, there’s nothing we can do.”
Plus, with Chen Man being related to Nan Qiao, her credibility as a witness was not high.
Chen Man was very angry and unhappy: “Just let it go like this? Let them treat you this way?”
“I know you’re looking out for me, but given the situation now, we can’t tackle them. They can say what they want, but I believe there are many fair and just people like you.”
Chen Man was a little embarrassed by the praise. She hadn’t been to school recently, having taken some time to reflect on her past stupid actions and felt humiliated by them.
She had been keeping to herself at school until she overheard what the others were saying.
Chen Man thought of how she used to treat Nan Qiao the same way and immediately found these people to be a bunch of idiots, bluntly confronting them.
“Thank you, Manman.”
Chen Man’s face flushed red, feeling very awkward.
Feeling flustered, Chen Man touched her hair, lowered her head, appearing even more embarrassed.
“Well, I have a class to attend, so I’ll go now.” Chen Man awkwardly walked away.
Getting a bit tangled, she nearly stumbled as her left foot stepped on her right.
Chen Man ran even faster.
Watching her depart, Nan Qiao smiled warmly.
…
In the evening.
Chen Hesong and Chi Chang brought many gifts to the Bai Family, and they also brought Chen Man along.
“Qiaoqiao, these are gifts Manman picked out for you. She said she did many wrong things before and begs you not to hold grudges against her.” Chen Hesong said with a smile.
He didn’t feel embarrassed saying this; nothing made him happier than seeing his daughter turn over a new leaf.
Chen Man stepped forward and sincerely said: “Qiaoqiao, it’s all my fault before. I formally apologize to you. I’m sorry.”
Nan Qiao almost couldn’t hold it together.
“Manman, no need for such politeness. We’re all family. The past is in the past, we need to look forward.”
Chen Man blushed and replied softly: “Just call me Manman.”
Being called Manman, Chen Man felt even more immature.
Everyone was very happy, especially for Chen Man.
Chen Man also apologized to the Bai Family, feeling ashamed of her past actions.
“Auntie, the person I owe the most is you. You’ve been so good to me, yet I hurt your child.” Chen Man spoke, her eyes turning red.
Chen Xinwan held her hand; she had watched Chen Man grow up and couldn’t help but feel concerned for her.
“Manman, Qiaoqiao is right, the past is behind us. Let’s go in and eat; I asked the chef to make your favorite dishes.”
Chen Man, wiping away her tears, smiled. The feeling was truly wonderful.