Chapter 121: Reconciliation of the Sister and Sister-in-law

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

In the private room of the Western restaurant, the sister and the sister-in-law sat face to face. The atmosphere was indescribably awkward.

Shang Liqing treated Qu Xiao as if she was air. She eagerly ordered two servings of almost every item on the menu and raised her eyebrows provocatively.

Qu Xiao shrugged and gestured for the waiter to place the order according to Shang Liqing’s request.

In the quiet enclosed space, Qu Xiao handed a hot towel to Shang Liqing and said in a light tone, “We’re all people who love Shang Yan. It’s tough for him to be sandwiched between us. You can voice any resentment and dissatisfaction toward me to my face.”

“I just hope that we can resolve our misunderstandings and prejudices. Even if we can’t be friend-like family members, we shouldn’t spend the next few decades with hatred and hostility.”

Qu Xiao noticed that Shang Liqing’s actions had stopped from the corner of her eyes. She repeated with a light smile, “I won’t divorce Shang Yan.”

Thud! Shang Liqing threw the towel to the ground.

Her curved eyebrows were tightly knitted together. She pointed at the tip of Qu Xiao’s nose and said, “Stop pretending!”

“I once witnessed you and Ling Chi going to a hotel room when my second brother was on a business trip!”

“I will never forget the way you flattered Ling Chi!”

Shang Liqing’s voice was hoarse, and Qu Xiao was stunned when she heard it. She recalled the memories of the original Qu Xiao. There was indeed a time when Ling Chi called her out when he was drunk, but they did not cross the line. Ling Chi only wanted to ridicule Qu Xiao in front of his friends.

Qu Xiao was silent, but Shang Liqing treated her reaction as guilt.

Shang Liqing bit her red lips and took a deep breath in anger.

“I didn’t mention this to anyone, not because I care about your ego, but because I don’t want to see Grandfather and Second Brother upset! You can never change the dirty things you’ve done. I won’t forgive you.”

“Don’t bother me anymore in the future. I don’t want to see you! And I don’t want to see Second Brother being fooled around by you.”

Shang Liqing supported herself on the ground and wanted to leave, but Qu Xiao grabbed her arm.

Bang! Shang Liqing wanted to shake her hand off, but she accidentally knocked over the hot water bottle on the wooden cabinet. Boiling tea poured out and all over Qu Xiao’s forearm. Her fair skin instantly turned red, and Qu Xiao felt a stabbing pain as she gritted her teeth. But she did not forget to comfort the frightened Shang Liqing, “It’s okay.”

“You… This! I’ll send you to the hospital.”

Shang Liqing saw the burn on Qu Xiao’s forearm and paced around in panic, wanting to call the emergency number 120.

Qu Xiao was amused by her. She used an ice block to apply a cold compress to the burn as a simple emergency treatment. “Can you send me to the hospital?”

Shang Liqing looked at the car keys that she handed over and nodded after two seconds of hesitation. She subconsciously helped Qu Xiao up.

It seemed that sometimes getting injured was not a bad thing.

The ruse of inflicting pain on oneself works with Shang Liqing!

Shang Liqing held the steering wheel and kept glancing nervously at Qu Xiao, who was in the passenger seat. When she saw her calm expression as if she was not injured, she could not help but ask, “Did you turn silly from the pain? Can you still feel your forearm? You…Give Second Brother a call!”

Qu Xiao heard her guilty and frightened tone and shook her head. “It’s a small matter. There’s no need to tell Shang Yan.”

“You can also treat this matter as our secret.”

Qu Xiao winked. Shang Liqing felt slightly touched as she pursed her lips. She used the fastest speed to help Qu Xiao find a doctor, visit the emergency department, prescribe medicine, and treat her burn wound before sending her home.

At the Shang family’s villa entrance, Qu Xiao sat in the car. She looked at the side of Shang Liqing’s face and hesitated for a long time before opening her mouth and telling her the truth.

“I admit that I didn’t have any feelings for him when I first married Shang Yan. I even thought about how to force him to divorce me every day.”

“That’s why my attitude toward the Shang family was bad. I deliberately made a fool of myself to tarnish the Shang family’s reputation and make all of you lose face with me.”

Qu Xiao’s words caused Shang Liqing’s pupils to tremble. She opened her mouth to speak, but Qu Xiao raised her hand to signal for her to wait. “But a person’s heart will change. The hotel incident you saw that night, whether you believe it or not, I did not betray Shang Yan.”

“I will love him now and in the future, which will never change.”

“I hope that we can become friends or get along harmoniously as sister and sister-in-law. If you are unwilling, I hope that we can at least sit at the same table and eat together as strangers.”

𝑓r𝘦𝘦𝘄eb𝒏𝙤vel.c𝙤𝙢

“You have already grown up. You should know not to let your emotions affect your family and make things difficult for them.”

After Qu Xiao said that, she waited for a long time but did not get Shang Liqing’s reply. She opened the car door in disappointment.

After taking two steps, she suddenly heard Shang Liqing’s soft call from behind her. Qu Xiao stopped and looked back.

Shang Liqing hesitantly said, “I’ll pick you up next week to go to the hospital to change your dressing.”

“This is our secret. If Second Brother knows, I’ll never forgive you again!”

Shang Liqing clenched her fists and threatened. Very soon, she drove off out of shyness.

“Did you succeed?”

Shang Yan heard sounds and came out of the villa to welcome Qu Xiao. He put his arm around her shoulder and asked gently.

Qu Xiao nodded and hid her arm behind her back. Her eyes flickered as she replied, “I guess so…”

Chapter 122: Research and Development of New Drugs

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

In the pharmaceutical department’s meeting room of the Qu Group.

In front of the round table, the group’s shareholders, directors, and Qu Zhen, who was in charge of pharmaceutics, were all waiting in silence. The silence broke when Qu Xiao opened the door and entered. Qu Xiao naturally sat at the main seat and spread her hands to signal everyone to express their opinions.

Half an hour ago, Qu Xiao received a call from the Qu Group’s special assistant. In a hurried and nervous tone, she said something had happened at the company!

Qu Xiao was so scared that she did not dare to delay. She rushed to the group at top speed, only to find that the situation was much calmer than she had imagined. Before taking the elevator to the meeting room, Qu Xiao was faintly worried that the shareholders and Qu Zhen would fight and tear the ceiling apart.

When the shareholders heard Qu Xiao’s words, they immediately slammed the table and roared, “Our group has always sought stability, but Qu Zhen wants to develop new drugs.”

“The research and development of a new drug require many human resources, financial resources, and even the energy of everyone in the pharmaceutical department. No one can guarantee if it will succeed in the end. Even if the new drug were developed, will it pass the checks and be used in clinical trials?”

“Even if it passes the clinical trials, will the market buy it? Will our investment capital be returned?”

“Don’t we need to consider all of this? Miss Qu has returned from abroad and is unclear about the domestic market regulation and environment. I advised her to reconsider, but she used her identity as the head of the pharmaceutical department to put pressure on me!”

“Isn’t the pharmaceutical department under the jurisdiction of the Qu Group’s board of directors?”

The middle-aged shareholder finished speaking in one breath, his face flushed from holding it in.

Qu Xiao motioned for the special assistant to pour him a cup of tea so that he could calm down a little and not pass out in the meeting room.

Qu Zhen’s jet-black hair was draped over her shoulders as she sat quietly across her.

The employees outside the room looked for excuses to deliberately pass by the meeting room in an attempt to peek through the gaps of the shutters to see what was happening inside. There were even more daring ones hiding in a corner, wanting to eavesdrop on the contents of the meeting.

The staff group chat of the Qu Group was very lively. Everyone was discussing and guessing the most likely outcome.

[CEO Qu and Qu Zhen don’t have a good relationship. She definitely won’t agree and support Qu Zhen.]

[Even if the company’s shareholders are all on Qu Zhen’s side, CEO Qu will probably think of ways to suppress them. I heard that CEO Qu agreed to let Qu Zhen report to the pharmaceutical department because she wanted to deliberately torture her and make her do the most tiring work. Then, she would pin all the blame on Qu Zhen. ]

[Don’t talk nonsense. I think CEO Qu is a good person.]

[Since CEO Qu took office, our company’s welfare and treatment have improved a lot. People from other companies are all envious of me!]

The messages in the group chat kept popping up. However, Qu Xiao seriously scanned the submitted research and development report on the new drug in the meeting room.

She stared at Qu Zhen indifferently. “You want to develop an affordable drug to treat acute diseases?”

“That’s right. After returning to China, I went to the hospital for a field trip. I found that many low-income families that encountered sudden accidents and events had no choice but to give up their lives because they couldn’t afford the high surgery costs and the subsequent drug costs.”

“The Qu Group is an enterprise with empathy. I believe you will agree with my decision.”

Qu Zhen looked at Qu Xiao with her clearly defined eyes. The two sisters spoke across the table, causing the shareholders and directors around them to feel somewhat surprised.

They had all witnessed how ruthless Qu Xiao was toward Mr. Qu. Why did her attitude become gentler when it came to Qu Zhen? Could it be that Qu Xiao only wanted to punish the people who had once hurt her and did not want to implicate other innocent people?

“In your budget, developing a new drug will take at least half a year, but the human resources and financial resources expended will take two years to recover before making profits. This is not beneficial to the company’s development in the long run.” Qu Xiao maintained the attitude of a capitalist callously. The shareholders and directors all nodded in agreement. But Qu Xiao suddenly said with a twist, “You said that the Qu Group is a company with empathy.”

“When your father was in power, I wasn’t sure, but the Qu Group now will do its best to help everyone who needs help.”

“Try to give back some warmth to society.”

Qu Xiao raised her hand, and the special assistant immediately knew to pass her a pen and seal.

𝑓r𝘦𝘦𝘄eb𝒏𝙤vel.c𝙤𝙢

“Three months. If you can develop a new drug in three months, I will fully support you to participate in the clinical trial, and you will be fully in charge of following up.”

Qu Xiao raised three fingers and smiled gently as she asked, “How is it? Can you complete the task?”

Qu Zhen looked at her seal, stained with red ink, and curled the corners of her lips into a bright smile. “Of course.”

Thud! Qu Xiao stamped heavily and used her voting right as the board chairman and CEO to launch the research and development project of the new drug.

The shareholders and directors walked out of the meeting room with their heads lowered in frustration. No one had expected such an outcome.

“Who said that their relationship is very tense? From what I see, they seem like biological sisters!”

“In the future, don’t always think of going to the pharmaceutical department to give Qu Zhen a hard time and curry favor with CEO Qu. It looks like we’ve all thought wrongly!”

The shareholders and directors whispered among themselves. Qu Zhen and Qu Xiao, who stayed behind in the meeting room, looked at each other and smiled.

Qu Zhen nodded and said, “Thank you.”

Chapter 123: Open-air Theatre

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

“The scope of application of the new drug you want to develop is too sensitive.”

“You must rigorously check the composition and formula you choose to ensure that it is safe. In particular, you must pay attention to the feedback from the clinical trials. Patients show different reactions and side effects, so all of them must be strictly recorded and screened for improvement.”

Qu Xiao supported herself on the conference table and earnestly exhorted Qu Zhen, “Since you started this to treat patients and save people, don’t let the details affect your original intention.”

“If you need any support, be it financially or anywhere else, feel free to contact me.”

After saying that, Qu Xiao let out a sigh of relief, and Qu Zhen returned to the pharmaceutical department. The two of them returned to work at their respective posts.

At night, Qu Xiao received a message from Shang Yan when she left the Qu Group.

[I’ll wait for you at the drive-in theatre.]

Shang Yan’s date invitation made Qu Xiao smile inevitably. She stopped the taxi by the roadside and rushed to the agreed location.

There was a vast space in front of the enormous screen in the open-air theater.

The white paint on the ground marked out the parking space of each car. It was extremely formal.

Usually, many couples would drive in to experience watching a movie here.

Qu Xiao gave the ticket verification code to the ticket seller at the door to confirm. When she walked into the venue, she found only one car parked in the middle.

Shang Yan opened the car door. He was wearing a casual green shirt, waving at her as he leaned lazily against the car door.

Qu Xiao ran over cheerfully. She opened her arms and hugged Shang Yan’s waist as her hand brushed his abdominal muscles.

“Just us?”

Qu Xiao lowered her voice and turned her head to look around. Shang Yan grazed the tip of her nose lovingly with his index finger. “That’s right.”

The ticket seller received Shang Yan’s signal and played the romantic movie. Then, he put the key on the door post and left the cinema naturally.

The dialogue between the movie’s male and female lead was transmitted through the radio channel in the quiet car.

Qu Xiao hugged the popcorn bucket seriously and immersed herself in the movie’s plot. Shang Yan supported his chin with one hand and gazed at Qu Xiao’s side profile with interest. He raised his hand to hold her fingertip and leaned his body over. He held her chin, and his thin lips pried open Qu Xiao’s lips, snatching away the popcorn that was about to melt. His breath was seductive, making Qu Xiao’s ears burn as if they were on fire.

“This is in public!”

Qu Xiao felt Shang Yan’s large palm caressing and could not help but frown to remind him.

Shang Yan pressed his thin lips against her neck artery and kissed it gently. The numbing sensation made Qu Xiao’s breathing quicken. She subconsciously tightened her thighs. She could feel that the area between her legs was already wet from passion.

“There’s no one else here except us. Moreover, no surveillance camera can capture us. I’ve already made preparations in advance…”

Shang Yan explained frankly while Qu Xiao patted his shoulder discontentedly.

Ever since Shang Yan’s legs had recovered, he seemed to have become even more passionate and enjoyed the two of them having sex.

Seeing that Qu Xiao did not resist, Shang Yan moved the popcorn bucket in her arms to the back row. He hugged her waist with his big palm and urged her to sit on his body. Qu Xiao pretended that she could not resist and unbuckled the passenger seatbelt to sit across Shang Yan’s waist. Her back was against the steering wheel, which made her twist uncomfortably.

The part of the pants that was pressed up against her buttocks were already bulging. Shang Yan’s Adam’s apple moved, and his hands quickly unbuckled Qu Xiao’s bra.

He held the bottom edge of the bra with both hands, pushed it up, and lifted Qu Xiao’s T-shirt to cover her eyes mischievously.

Qu Xiao’s vision was blocked, and Shang Yan controlled her hands. Her senses were constantly magnified at this moment.

The radio channel transmitted the low panting of the movie’s main characters, and the screen also showed them wet kissing. Qu Xiao let out two soft moans affectionately. Shang Yan hurriedly unzipped his pants and pushed the erected object into Qu Xiao’s body.

He opened his mouth and sucked Qu Xiao’s round and full breasts. The tip of his tongue teased the erected nipples, occasionally biting lightly.

Shang Yan knew which part of Qu Xiao’s body was the most sensitive.

He patted Qu Xiao’s buttocks, and ambiguous and embarrassing sounds filled the car.

𝑓r𝘦𝘦𝘄eb𝒏𝙤vel.c𝙤𝙢

“Come in quickly…”

Perhaps because of the excitement of doing this in public, Qu Xiao was more passionate than usual. Shang Yan’s eyes glinted, and he deliberately slowed down his movements.

He pinched Qu Xiao’s smooth and tender waist, indicating her to change direction.

Qu Xiao took a deep breath and slowly raised her buttocks. Shang Yan’s object was still in her body. As she rotated, her warm tunnel tightly wrapped his object. Shang Yan’s forehead twitched twice, and he sighed comfortably.

“Ah! It’s too deep. Slow down…Shang Yan! Hubby…”

Qu Xiao’s voice was soft. Her hands were weak as she lay on the steering wheel. Her body moved forward repeatedly as it followed Shang Yan’s ramming. She almost hit the windshield a few times.

Shang Yan felt her slowly tightening around his object. Knowing that Qu Xiao was about to reach orgasm, his fingers went around her slender waist and accurately pinched her two nipples, pulling and kneading them. “Lift your head and look. We’re doing the same thing as them.”

Shang Yan deliberately asked Qu Xiao to open her eyes. On the drive-in theater screen, the naked protagonists were entangled on the bed.

Qu Xiao could not stand it and moved her waist. Shang Yan’s eyes went wild, and his movements became rough.

Chapter 124: Agreed to Cooperate

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

In the open space of the drive-in theater, the high-performance MPV swayed gently.

After the movie ended, Qu Xiao lay on Shang Yan’s chest, exhausted. He wanted to pick up the clothes scattered on the passenger seat, so his body tilted slightly. Qu Xiao felt the slightly limp object in her body had signs of erecting again, so she groaned uncomfortably.

The soft groan made Shang Yan’s movements stop. Qu Xiao sensed something was wrong and wanted to leave, but it was already too late.

Shang Yan adjusted the driver’s seat to 45 degrees. He hugged Qu Xiao, lifted her legs, and pressed her down.

Qu Xiao’s body was highly flexible. Her knees were almost touching her shoulders.

That directly exposed the coquettish color between her legs in Shang Yan’s line of vision. The corners of his lips curled into a seductive smile. He held the erected object and rubbed it against her entrance, deliberately pushing the tip of his object in and pulling it out.