Chapter 258: Chapter 258: The Disappearance is Man-made
In the small kitchen, Qin Huan was still complaining, “I must have been bewitched to have believed Gu Ming’s words. Actually, we too were deceived; we didn’t mean to hurt her intentionally. If Gu Ming hadn’t been so greedy…”
Though she was saying this, there wasn’t a hint of regret in her eyes.
Had they not done those things, the Lu Group wouldn’t be under Lu Xian’s management now.
Back then, she hadn’t intended to harm Qiao Yun but simply wanted Qiao Yun to disappear for a while, so Lu Rui would be too preoccupied to attend to Lu Group’s affairs.
Once Lu Xian took the position as president of Lu Group, Qiao Yun would reappear.
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She had calculated everything but had miscalculated Gu Ming…
Sister Lin knew the nature of the senior madam; she was clearly at fault herself, yet she wanted to blame a dead person. That’s unreasonable.
Noticing Sister Lin’s awkward expression, Qin Huan smiled, “Without me, could your uneducated son have entered Lu Group? Let me tell you, some things are best kept to yourself for a lifetime, never to be spoken aloud.”
Sister Lin dared not respond, “I understand. Madam, rest assured, I won’t say a thing.”
Qin Huan then softened her expression.
As long as Sister Lin could keep her mouth shut, the truth would follow her into the grave.
Lu Ting quietly left, her steps hurried, her complexion pale.
So that’s how it was…
Qiao Yun’s disappearance was orchestrated by her grandaunt.
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After all, Lu Ting was raised by the Lu couple for many years and inherently sided with her own family. Upon discovering this secret, her first instinct was to share it with her parents.
But…
What role did her biological father play in all this?
Lu Ting thought of how her parents had been tormented by guilt and regret over Qiao Yun’s disappearance these past years.
Thought of Su Mian suspecting Qin Huan, yet unable to convince anyone since there was no evidence.
The scene shifted back to after Qiao Yun’s return, when her parents, big brother, and second brother ignored her and showed partiality.
Lu Ting’s pace gradually slowed, and her gaze became resolute.
After all, Qiao Yun was back. Let bygones be bygones.
No matter what her biological father had done, it had nothing to do with her; she shouldn’t bear the consequences.
She was innocent.
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In the tea room.
The old master noticed Qiao Yun admiring the painting on the wall and asked her with a smile, “My dear granddaughter, is the painting beautiful?”
He had been aware even earlier that Qiao Yun was young and couldn’t comprehend their business talks.
But even though she couldn’t understand, she still sat quietly with them, which was just too sweet.
Suddenly called out, Qiao Yun was taken aback before nodding and evenly said, “It’s beautiful.”
The old master bragged with pride, “This is a genuine piece by Master Qiao An, so it must be beautiful.”
The old master loved paintings and had great insight into Chinese traditional paintings. In his life, he only admired Master Qiao An, but unfortunately, Qiao An’s paintings were rare.
“Dad, I have a painting by Master Qiao An here too.”
Speaking of a painting by Qiao An, Lu Rui thought of the fake one Qiao Yun had given him when she returned.
He couldn’t resist showing off to the old master.
The old master’s eyes lit up, “Oh? Show me.”
Lu Rui had taken many photos of the painting. Qiao Yun was quite pleased when she learned of this, knowing her gift was much cherished.
After viewing the photos, the old master had a multitude of praises to offer.
Making even Qiao Yun feel bashful with the compliments.
Lu Rui laughed, “Dad, this is a fake. It’s very well copied, isn’t it?”
Qiao Yun: Huh? A fake?
The old master’s brows furrowed instantly, a look of disdain on his face, “Why keep a fake? Burn it. We shouldn’t condone such practices!”
Qiao Yun quietly sipped her tea.
And silently crossed off the option of giving the old master a painting as a meeting gift.