A second chance with my billionaire husband-Chapter 1678 - 357: The Bridge Will Collapse When the Boat Arrives – Hidden Worries (Seventh Update)
Shiba immediately turned pale, "Three months’ salary? Are you trying to make me eat dirt...."
Qiao Yi glared at her, and Shiba quickly covered her mouth, tugging at his sleeve: "Team leader...Yi Brother...Brother~ how about one month?" Her ability to act cute was truly second to none.
Qiao Yi coughed lightly, turned around, and walked away, "Two months, no negotiations."
Shiba clenched her fist at his back, "Damn...."
When she found out Qiao Jiu’s punishment was even stricter than hers, she couldn’t help but laugh smugly, and the two of them exchanged insults again on the training ground for thousands of rounds.
After finally completing a thousand frog jumps, "I’m basically done for...."
Dragging her exhausted body to the cafeteria, all that awaited her were leftovers. Rubbing her growling stomach, she felt like crying but had no tears, once again cursing Qiao Yi, that vampire, in her heart for eighteen generations.
"Qiao Shiba, if you keep dawdling, I’ll feed this food to the dogs?" A cold voice suddenly rang out, and Shiba turned her head, seeing Qiao Yi sitting in the corner. In front of him were steaming hot dishes, and her favorite braised pork.
She let out a "whoop" and sprinted over at full speed, not even using chopsticks, grabbing a piece of braised pork with her hand and stuffing it into her mouth.
Qiao Yi was once again stunned by the woman’s rudeness, frowning with disdain: "Are you even a woman?"
Shiba puffed out her chest, showing off an outline that was somewhat defined: "If I’m not a woman, are you a woman?"
Qiao Yi snapped, "Speak properly to me."
Shiba shrugged, "Sorry, officer, I was born this way."
Qiao Yi poured a glass of water and pushed it in front of her: "Slow down, no one’s fighting you for it."
Shiba suddenly said, "By the way, that woman Qiao Jiu has impure intentions. Keep an eye out; a woman’s intuition is spot on. Be careful she doesn’t harm Miss Ji."
Qiao Yi’s expression turned cold, "Your only task is to ensure the safety of Miss Ji. If anything happens to her, I’ll nominate you for a martyr slot."
Shiba rolled her eyes at him, "You’re the martyr, your whole family’s martyrs."
"What do you think the relationship between Miss Ji and the Mister really is? I always feel like Miss Ji looks familiar. Have I seen her somewhere before?" Shiba asked, puzzled, frowning.
Qiao Yi narrowed his eyes, his voice suddenly turning icy cold, "Curiosity killed the cat. Focus on your duty, and don’t ask about things that aren’t your concern. Finish eating and go back to watch over Miss Ji."
With that, he stood up and left.
Shiba watched the man’s rigidly straight back as he walked and pursed her lips.
Before going to bed, Yun Ya went to check Qiao Bowen’s pulse. At that time, Qiao Yi also followed her in. Yun Ya knew this person was uneasy about her, afraid she might harm Qiao Bowen. Although she felt a bit impatient, she understood, considering Qiao Bowen’s status. It was only their duty, and besides, she previously had no connection with Qiao Bowen, so it was normal for them to be cautious of her.
As Qiao Bowen slept, Yun Ya noticed he was holding a hairpin, gripping it tightly even in slumber. The hairpin was exquisite and beautiful. From Yun Ya’s perspective, she could see the Purple Amber Stone within shimmered like it held a character.
Just as Yun Ya was about to take a closer look, Qiao Bowen woke up.
"You’re here."
Yun Ya smiled, "I came to check your pulse. Everything’s normal. If you feel unwell during the night, please call for someone. I’m just in the next room."
Qiao Bowen nodded.
Yun Ya’s gaze fell on the hairpin in his hand, "This hairpin is so beautiful. The owner must have been a stunning beauty, right?"
Qiao Bowen looked at the hairpin in his hand, a smile tugging at his lips, his eyes filled with nostalgia, "Yes, she was the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen in this world."
To be spoken of like this, she was probably his lover.
There’s a saying, that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Yun Ya smiled, "Really? I’d love to meet her someday if possible."
Qiao Bowen suddenly looked at Yun Ya, his gaze made Yun Ya feel a bit uneasy. She smiled, touching her face, "What’s the matter? Why are you looking at me like that, Grandpa?"
"She passed away many years ago."
Yun Ya covered her mouth, "I’m sorry... I...."
Qiao Bowen gently patted her hand with a smile, "It’s okay, you didn’t know, I don’t blame you."
Yun Ya cupped her chin in both hands, looking curious, "Can you tell me your story?"
Qiao Bowen smiled, "Perhaps some other time, I’m tired today...."
Yun Ya immediately said, "Then I won’t disturb your rest any longer. Goodnight."
She tucked him in, checked the room temperature, and then left, closing the door behind her.
