0p0 Chapter 208 You are not strangers
Chapter 208 You are not strangers
Han Shuqin's attention to Qiao Fukang was beyond imagination. His position in her heart even surpassed her own life. She might have turned a blind eye to other things, but Liu Fengping almost caused Qiao Fukang's company to go bankrupt! Whenever Han Shuqin recalled how Qiao Fukang was worried about the company's affairs and couldn't sleep at night, her heart was in unbearable pain. An uncontrollable anger instantly burned in her heart, as if it was going to devour everything.
It is no exaggeration to say that the love that Qiao Fukang has for his daughter Qiao Jingyu is several times greater than that of Han Shuqin, and this love is even more than that of Qiao Fukang. Therefore, at this moment, Han Shuqin, like Qiao Fukang, hates Liu Fengping to the bone and even wishes to kill her immediately.
Han Shuqin's eyes widened with anger, she raised her leg, and fiercely kicked Liu Fengping, gritting her teeth and cursing: "If I had known this would happen, I would not have done it in the first place!" The kick was so powerful that Liu Fengping staggered and fell backwards, then fell heavily to the ground. With a dull "bang", Liu Fengping's head hit the ground heavily, and her eyes went dark, she lost consciousness, and fainted.
Seeing this, Qiao Fukang's face was gloomy. Without saying anything, he packed up Liu Fengping and the solid evidence of her cutting corners and handed them to Duan Yuchen. After Duan Yuchen took these things, he turned around and handed them to the police without hesitation, so that the law could severely punish this heinous person.
With Liu Fengping brought to justice, the cooperation between Duan Group and Yu Kang was able to continue smoothly. The tunnel that had problems before has also been completely demolished, and the construction team has started construction again to ensure the quality of the project is foolproof.
Qiao's study.
Qiao Jingyu pushed open the door quietly, and the room was quiet. Qiao Fukang was standing by the window, holding a burning cigarette in his hand. The smoke was rising, blurring his slightly weathered face.
Qiao Jingyu walked quickly to Qiao Fukang's side, stretched out her hand without hesitation to take the cigarette from his fingers, then gently pinched out the cigarette butt with her fingers and threw it into the ashtray beside her. She frowned slightly and said softly, "Dad, you should smoke less. Smoking is bad for your health."
Qiao Fukang was slightly stunned at first, then a doting smile appeared on his face, and he nodded and said, "Okay, okay, Dad will listen to my precious daughter."
Seeing her father so obedient, Qiao Jingyu felt a little relieved. She looked at Qiao Fukang with concern and asked softly, "Dad, aren't all the things resolved? Why don't you go to bed so late?" As she spoke, she carefully supported Qiao Fukang and slowly walked towards the sofa.
Qiao Fukang sat on the sofa, leaning back slightly, staring straight at Qiao Jingyu, his expression becoming extremely serious. After a moment of silence, he finally spoke to break the silence: "Jingyu, what is your relationship with Mr. Duan?"
This sudden question made Qiao Jingyu stunned for a moment. She had never expected her father to ask this question. After a brief moment of distraction, she calmed down and tried to make her voice sound calm and natural: "Dad, we are just a cooperative relationship." However, she couldn't help but feel a ripple in her heart.
Qiao Fukang obviously didn't believe his daughter's words. He frowned and said in a slightly reproachful tone, "Now even Dad has started to lie, right?"
Hearing her father's questioning, Qiao Jingyu couldn't help feeling a little aggrieved. She subconsciously pursed her lips, her eyes slightly reddened, and she whispered in rebuttal: "I didn't..."
Qiao Fukang frowned tightly and said solemnly, "Dad, my mind is still clear, and I am not old and confused. According to common sense, the Duan Group should have sent lawyers to solve such a serious problem in the project we are responsible for this time, requiring us to bear all losses and terminate the contract. This is in line with the normal operating procedures. However, what is puzzling is that Mr. Duan actually gave us five full days to conduct an in-depth investigation. Not only that, he is willing to continue to maintain a cooperative relationship with us. This situation is really unusual."
At this point, Qiao Fukang paused, staring sharply at his daughter Qiao Jingyu, and then continued: "Besides, on the day of the project acceptance, Mr. Duan was of such a distinguished status. But when facing danger, he was able to rush forward and save you without caring about his own safety. He even held your hand when we left the tunnel. These days, I have been busy with company affairs and have no time to ask you, but I am not ignorant of everything."
After hearing what her father said, Qiao Jingyu was silent for a while. After a long while, she sighed softly, revealing a hint of disappointment in her tone: "Alas... Dad, there is really no special relationship between me and my third brother... At most, we are just ordinary friends!"
Qiao Fukang could tell from Qiao Jingyu's expression and tone that Qiao Jingyu liked Duan Yuchen, and said softly, "Jingyu, in Dad's heart, you are worthy of anyone, but after all, you are not the same kind of people, you are not suitable."
Qiao Jingyu's chest tightened slightly, and she felt a slight pain. Her eyes were sore, and she lowered her head and whispered, "I know."
Qiao Fukang patted Qiao Jingyu's head gently and said, "You have always been a smart child. Dad is afraid that you will be deeply trapped in it and unable to extricate yourself. Dad just hopes that you can live a more relaxed life."
Qiao Fukang's action reminded Qiao Jingyu of Duan Yuchen. He also liked to be touched gently on her head like this and would speak to her tenderly.
Qiao Fukang's words made Qiao Jingyu's heart ache, and tears instantly flowed down.
Qiao Jingyu buried her head in Qiao Fukang's arms and sobbed, "Dad... my heart hurts..."
Qiao Fukang gently patted Qiao Jingyu on the back and said, "Jingyu, you are still young and have not yet settled down. It is normal for you to be tempted by Mr. Duan, who is so outstanding. It's okay, as long as we don't get involved."
Qiao Jingyu didn't say anything. After a long while, she got up from Qiao Fukang's arms and said with red eyes, "Dad, I've never heard you talk about you and mom."
There was a glimmer of something strange in Qiao Fukang's eyes, and then he patted Qiao Jingyu on the shoulder, "Dad will tell you more later when he has time. You've been tired these past few days, go back and have a rest! I still have some documents to deal with."
This was not the first time Qiao Jingyu asked about her mother, but Qiao Fukang had never mentioned it once. All his life, Qiao only knew that his mother's name was Bai Yu, and he knew nothing else. Qiao Jingyu also didn't know what her mother looked like, because there was not even a photo of her at home, let alone anything of hers.