Chapter 1378: Chapter 1379 An Yiqing’s Thoughts (1)
"Why? Just because today’s Xuanqing Sect turned out like this is all your doing!" Chiang Yu gently shook the feather fan, speaking with a voice that echoed powerfully, "If you hadn’t persisted on showing Yuyuanzhai a lesson, how could Xuanqing Sect have made an enemy of An Yiqing? If Xuanqing Sect hadn’t offended An Yiqing, how could Xuanjin’s upper echelons target us? Shao Qiang, don’t think that just because you have your brother backing you up, you can do whatever you please! This is a critical moment for Xuanqing Sect’s survival, and there’s no room for your arrogance!"
Shao Qiang’s face turned frighteningly dark at Chiang Yu’s words, yet he couldn’t utter a word of retort.
Indeed, the initial reason Xuanqing Sect became enemies with An Yiqing was because he insisted on securing thirty percent of Yuyuanzhai’s revenue. If he hadn’t provoked An Yiqing, none of the subsequent events would have happened.
But knowing that clearly, Shao Qiang would never let Chiang Yu boss him around.
"Hmph! You with the surname Chiang, don’t think you’re superior just because you have some knowledge! It’s only because foster father had no choice this time that he handed this matter to you. Don’t let me catch you later, or I’ll definitely make you pay!"
Chiang Yu glanced coldly at the vicious Shao Qiang, sneering inwardly.
Just as the two finished speaking, a gentle and slow sound of footsteps resonated in the foyer. Chiang Yu gave Shao Qiang a warning glance, then withdrew his displeasure from his face.
"I’m sorry, I didn’t sleep well last night and indulged in some extra sleep this morning, so I made everyone wait for quite some time. My sincerest apologies."
With the sound of the gentle voice, An Yiqing slowly walked into the main hall. Her face displayed a calm and warm smile, as if Chiang Yu and Shao Qiang in front of her were not her enemies, but long-lost friends.
This was the first time Chiang Yu had come face to face with An Yiqing; prior to this, all he had learned about this girl was from the mouths of others. Chiang Yu had always been curious about what kind of person could stay silent after receiving bombs and being in a car accident, only to retaliate against Xuanqing Sect with a severe counterattack.
At this moment, looking at An Yiqing before him, even though they were enemies, Chiang Yu couldn’t help but be deeply impressed. Such a serene and pure woman, even without a stunning beauty, would still earn people’s admiration. It was a kind of innate dignity and calmness that was unmatched by ordinary people.
"Mr. Chiang, Mr. Shao, I wonder for what matter you sought me today?"
Chiang Yu’s thoughts were interrupted by An Yiqing’s voice. He collected the myriad thoughts in his mind and once again returned to his usual calm demeanor.
"Miss An, hello. I came today for the purpose of—" Chiang Yu’s words were halted midway as Shao Qiang, who had been glaring angrily at An Yiqing, suddenly spoke up.
"An Yiqing! What will it take for you to make Gu Yelin stop investigating? It’s just a trivial matter, are you sure you really want to be enemies with Xuanqing Sect?"
Chiang Yu felt a "thud" in his heart, his face immediately darkening.
"Shao Qiang, what nonsense are you talking?! Apologize to Miss An immediately!—"
Before Chiang Yu could finish his words, An Yiqing lightly chuckled and interrupted him.
"Mr. Chiang, it’s alright, I actually have something to say to Mr. Shao." She paced slowly to Shao Qiang, her clear eyes carrying an inexplicable smile, like a sharp blade piercing into Shao Qiang’s heart.
"Mr. Shao, have you not figured out who’s responsible for the situation today?"
Shao Qiang’s face stiffened, and he glared fiercely at An Yiqing, "It’s just a trivial matter, after all. One person does something, one person takes responsibility, no need to involve Xuanqing Sect!"
"Trivial matter?" An Yiqing raised an eyebrow, her face instantly turning cold, "Mr. Shao thinks sending a bomb to Yuyuanzhai is a trivial matter, or tampering with my car brakes and hiring someone to crash into me is a trivial matter? Mr. Shao, in your eyes, is human life that worthless?"