Chapter 973: Chapter 961: Qiao Jing’s Troubles
The relationship between Qiao Jing and the Zhan Family is something Jiang Zihong is not familiar with.
After hearing Qiao Hong’s threatening words, he sneered coldly, “Don’t use the Zhan Family to pressure me. What kind of level is the Zhan Family? Such a top-level wealthy family, would it be so idle as to bother with your little matters? Stop being ridiculous!”
The last time, Zhan Nanjing, the eldest young lady of the Zhan Family, helped and had him driven away, because it was at Zhan Nanjing’s own engagement party.
If it weren’t for that reason, the high and mighty characters of the Zhan Family wouldn’t bother with such unrelated matters!
With this thought, Jiang Zihong commented to himself, “Anyway, this matter is decided. I’ll have my dad invite that medical professor over as soon as possible, which should happen in a few days. Once the professor arrives, I’ll directly pay a visit.”
Saying this, he squinted slightly, staring at Qiao Jing with a more threatening tone, “Qiao Jing, I hope you would have thought it through by then.”
After throwing down these words, Jiang Zihong didn’t linger any longer and turned to leave directly.
After he left, Qiao Jing said thoughtfully, “It seems the issue with the company project might not have been caused by Jiang Zihong.”
“Huh?” Qiao Hong looked puzzled, “How so?”
Qiao Lin also looked at Qiao Jing with some confusion.
Qiao Jing explained calmly, “With Jiang Zihong’s brash personality, if he really did it, he would definitely brag about it right away, using it as leverage. How could he possibly keep it hidden without mentioning it?”
Upon hearing this, Qiao Hong and Qiao Lin suddenly had a moment of realization.
Qiao Hong nodded but then frowned, “If it’s not Jiang Zihong, then who could it be?”
Qiao Lin thought for a moment, then suddenly had a flash of insight, “Could it be Yang Xiaoxiao? Last time we scared Yang Xiaoxiao into tears, so she might hold a grudge and deliberately seek revenge!”
Qiao Jing shook her head slowly and said, “The Yang Family’s strength is indeed greater than our Qiao Family’s, but to cause simultaneous issues with several of our company’s projects overnight wouldn’t be easy for the Yang Family either, so I think Yang Xiaoxiao is unlikely.”
Qiao Lin found this reasoning sound as well, but it only made her more perplexed.
Qiao Hong couldn’t help but mutter, “If it’s not Jiang Zihong, nor Yang Xiaoxiao, then who else could it be? It seems we haven’t really offended anyone else, right?”
Suddenly, Qiao Jing thought of something and casually said, “Could it be her?”
Qiao Hong and Qiao Lin, hearing this, both looked at Qiao Jing curiously and asked in unison, “Who are you talking about?”
“Previously, Old Master Zhan called me, saying he wasn’t feeling well and asked me to visit the Zhan Family’s villa. When I went there, I ran into someone named Jin Yufei…”
Qiao Jing was interrupted halfway through by Qiao Lin, “Wait, that name sounds familiar?”
Qiao Hong chimed in, “If I remember correctly, she should be the eldest daughter of the quite prominent Jin Family, right?”
Upon hearing this, Qiao Lin exclaimed, “Yes, yes, I remember now! The eldest daughter of the Jin Family is indeed named Jin Yufei!”
The Jin Family is a well-known wealthy family in the capital, so Qiao Hong and Qiao Lin naturally have heard of them.
After Qiao Lin finished her exclamations, Qiao Jing continued, “Jin Yufei probably saw me getting close to the Zhan Family and thought I was trying to steal Zhan Qipei from her, so she said some unpleasant things and even tried to pay me off, but I refused…”
After briefly going over what happened, Qiao Jing added, “I think it might be because of this incident that Jin Yufei harbored a grudge and acted against our company.”
“I can’t believe this happened! Why didn’t you tell us sooner, did Jin Yufei injure you?”
While speaking, Qiao Hong checked up and down on Qiao Jing, looking for any injuries.
Qiao Jing stopped Qiao Hong and said, “Sis, don’t you know my skills? She couldn’t hurt me, but she did take a fall.”
Hearing this, Qiao Hong suddenly sighed in relief.
Qiao Lin, on the side, indignantly commented, “Jin Yufei is really too much! To assume baselessly that someone wants to steal her man, isn’t that pure lunacy?”
Qiao Jing looked at Qiao Hong and Qiao Lin and apologized, “Sis, second sis, I’m sorry for causing the company to be in such a predicament because of me.”
Listening to this, Qiao Hong immediately grabbed Qiao Jing’s hand, shaking her head, “What are you talking about? We are family, and there’s no need for apologies among family.”
Qiao Lin immediately chimed in, “Exactly, there’s no need for apologies among family. Besides, if it was truly Jin Yufei, then she’s the one who should be apologizing!”
After saying this, Qiao Lin suggested, “How about we transfer some funds from our dad’s side for the time being?”
“No way!”
Qiao Hong immediately rejected the idea and then explained, “You might not know, but the main company has also encountered similar issues, and funds are tight there as well.”
Qiao Jing had only suspected before, but hearing Qiao Hong’s words now, she was almost certain that it was indeed Jin Yufei’s doing.
For the Jiang and Yang families to simultaneously target two Qiao Family companies would not only be challenging but also costly to themselves, making it unprofitable.
But for a wealthy family like the Jin Family, such a matter is effortlessly simple…
For a moment, the three sisters were a bit worried.
But try as they might, in the short term, they couldn’t think of a solution.
After a tasteless breakfast, the three sisters headed out.
Qiao Hong and Qiao Lin went to the company, while Qiao Jing went to the research institute.
With worries on her mind, Qiao Jing couldn’t help being a bit distracted in her work.
Yet even distracted, the research report she wrote still amazed others.
After reviewing the report, Zhan Nanjing couldn’t help but praise, “Elder Xu was right; Xiao Jing, your talent is truly outstanding!”
“Your report is so precise and detailed! I’m afraid even with decades of study, I wouldn’t reach your level!”
Previously, when Elder Xu compared Xiao Jing to her sister-in-law, she thought it was somewhat unrealistic.
But now, it seems likely that Xiao Jing might indeed be the next Professor Qiao!
Hearing Zhan Nanjing’s words, Qiao Jing scanned her own report again and found some areas not detailed enough.
She took the report back, furrowed her brows slightly, and unsatisfied, said, “I don’t think it’s very good. I’ll revise it again.”
Seeing Qiao Jing really begin to edit after saying this, Zhan Nanjing was truly stunned.
She exclaimed in amazement, “It’s already this good, yet you think it’s not enough? Your standards are too high for yourself!”
For such excellent people to be even more perfectionistic, how can ordinary folks like us stand it?!
Zhan Nanjing felt the need to go outside and cool down.
“Feel free to take your time revising; I’m stepping out for a bit.”
After a quick goodbye, Zhan Nanjing turned and walked out.