Plunder-Chapter 158 Family Reunion

"What’s going on?"

In the study, Zhou Jin’an’s face was covered in dark clouds.

Cheng Lu stood with hands hanging in front of the desk, "I’ve checked. Secretary Qiao’s mother went to the police station yesterday and canceled Secretary Qiao’s identity information again."

Zhou Jin’an was furious, and he slammed his fist heavily on the desk.

This family, like vampires, was never satisfied.

Did they intend to treat him as their host?

"Director Zhou, should we use our connections?"

Cheng Lu asked tentatively, his eyes also deep with gravity.

Zhou Jin’an didn’t make a sound, pondered for a moment, and then asked, "What’s this about Qiao De being scammed?"

Cheng Lu almost wanted to curse. "He wasn’t scammed at all. He’s gotten hooked on online gambling. The four hundred and fifty thousand you gave him before, he has now lost it all. That restaurant is just a front; in reality, he’s in deep debt."

"I really don’t know how Secretary Qiao ended up with such a family. Her mother can’t distinguish right from wrong, and her brother is a gambling addict. If Secretary Qiao knew, god knows how heartbroken she would be!"

Frost began to spread across Zhou Jin’an’s face. If they weren’t Qiao En’s family, he naturally had countless ways to punish this group of vampires.

But for the sake of Qiao En, he could only try to be as merciful as possible.

"Find a way to preserve Qiao En’s identity information."

"Yes."

Cheng Lu responded and walked toward the door of the study, stopping at the entrance.

"Director Zhou, let’s delay Secretary Qiao’s return to the company. If they learn Secretary Qiao is still alive, I fear they will continue to abduct her. Secretary Qiao has had it tough; she shouldn’t suffer so much."

Cheng Lu spoke out on behalf of Qiao En.

"I understand."

Zhou Jin’an leaned back in his chair and replied.

The Qiao Family had canceled Qiao En’s identity, waiting for Zhou Jin’an to take the bait again.

But their wishful thinking was in vain.

A week passed, and Zhou Jin’an acted as if he was completely unaware of the incident.

Madam Qiao couldn’t restrain herself and came knocking again.

"Director Zhou, about the thing I mentioned last time, when do you think it can be arranged?"

"When there’s an arrangement, I will naturally give you a call."

Zhou Jin’an, busy with his work, didn’t even lift his head as he responded.

Madam Qiao stood there, looking lost, but she just wouldn’t leave.

"Mrs. Qiao, Director Zhou is particularly busy today. Why don’t you go home and wait for the news?"

Cheng Lu made a "please" gesture, trying to get Madam Qiao to leave.

"Director Zhou, please, could you allow Ah De to come work tomorrow? Such a big company will certainly be able to find a position for Ah De. Director Zhou, just a word from you, and this matter would be settled."

Madam Qiao’s eyes reddened, and she choked up as she spoke.

Zhou Jin’an put down his pen, and his gaze pierced through Madam Qiao, "Mrs. Qiao, the company has its own rules and regulations which everyone must follow, including myself. You’re making it very difficult for me."

"Mrs. Qiao, let’s go."

Cheng Lu stepped forward, grabbed Madam Qiao’s arm, and tried to lead her out of Zhou Jin’an’s office.

Madam Qiao suddenly broke free from him and rushed to Zhou Jin’an’s front, "Director Zhou, one last time, just help my son one last time, and I’ll give you Enya’s identity."

She began to bargain with Zhou Jin’an.

But she forgot that Zhou Jin’an was Rong City’s most formidable businessman.

Unmoved, Cheng Lu spoke up.

"Mrs. Qiao, you might as well keep it for yourself. Director Zhou already has a fiancée; what does he need Secretary Qiao’s identity information for?"

Madam Qiao was taken aback, "You don’t want Enya’s identity information anymore?"

"Didn’t you go to the police station and cancel it again? Since it’s canceled, let it be. After all, the person is dead and won’t need it anymore."

Cheng Lu added.

Madam Qiao was at a loss for words. She had wanted to use this as a threat, but now it was completely ineffective.

"Director Zhou, are you really so heartless? Enya was your lover for three years; you owe her so much. Now that she’s gone, isn’t it right for you to compensate her?"

Madam Qiao seized the opportunity to tear through the façade.

But once torn, all that was revealed was filth.

Zhou Jin’an looked up at Madam Qiao, "Haven’t I compensated enough?"

"Just one last time, I promise it’s the last time."

Madam Qiao extended one finger, fearful of Zhou Jin’an yet still brazen enough to try to make a deal.

"I’ll think about it and get back to you."

Zhou Jin’an didn’t give a definite answer.

"Mrs. Qiao, Director Zhou has already told you that he will consider it. You should leave quickly. Otherwise, shall I call security to escort you out?"

Cheng Lu said without any courtesy.

With no reason to stay any longer, Mrs. Qiao left dejectedly.

As soon as she left, Cheng Lu couldn’t help but complain, "Director Zhou, those vampires should indeed be taught a lesson. It’s unbelievable how they used to exploit Secretary Qiao. She really is pitiful."

Zhou Jin’an remained silent throughout the entire exchange.

One cannot choose their birth, nor can they choose their parents.

But the one thing to be thankful for was that he and Qiao En had grown up in such an environment without turning into people like them.

"Alright, let’s not let Qiao En know about this."

Zhou Jin’an cautioned again.

Chengnan Apartment.

Qiao En had just returned from a failed job interview at the supermarket for a stock clerk position.

Just as she reached the entrance of the complex, the old security guard waved her over.

"Miss, someone is looking for you," he said.

No sooner had the old man finished speaking than Mrs. Qiao and Qiao De appeared.

Mrs. Qiao, short and spare, looked worn out. She was wearing a set of floral clothes that Qiao En had bought for her a month before she left.

"Miss Xu, I hope we’re not disturbing you? Ah De and I were just passing by, and when Director Zhou told us you live here now, we decided to drop in and see you," Mrs. Qiao said.

Following behind Mrs. Qiao, Qiao De held a plastic bag with a few apples and pears inside.

He had grown thinner and darker, and there was even more of a defiant gleam in his eyes.

Qiao En, clear-sighted, could tell at a glance that they were not merely passing by, but had been waiting for her there on purpose.

They were waiting for her, and that surely meant nothing good.

"Miss Xu looks a bit like my sister," Qiao De said out of the blue.

Mrs. Qiao immediately chimed in, "Yes, yes, very much so. When I first saw you, I thought Miss Xu resembled my dear En. It’s just that my En isn’t as lucky as Miss Xu. At first glance, Miss Xu can be seen as a woman blessed with good fortune."

Mrs. Qiao flattered her.

Qiao En felt a bitter taste in her heart—this was her mother and younger brother.

So close, yet worlds apart. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

She was Qiao En, and yet all they noticed was her resemblance.

"Come to my place for a visit," Qiao En offered.

"Oh, yes, yes, we were just feeling a bit thirsty. Let’s go have a drink at your place," Mrs. Qiao eagerly agreed.

The group arrived at Qiao En’s current residence. Mrs. Qiao, once inside, immediately surveyed everything in the apartment.

"Miss Xu, your room is so nicely decorated. My daughter also had an apartment in this complex, right across from yours. The real estate prices here are the highest in Rong City. Miss Xu, you really are fortunate to meet someone like Director Zhou, such a wealthy man," Mrs. Qiao remarked ceaselessly with admiration.

Qiao En was boiling water in the kitchen, her heart heavy with discomfort.

Several times, she actually wanted to confess her true identity to Mrs. Qiao.

But, ultimately, reason held back her emotions.

From the moment he entered the apartment, Qiao De had been sitting on the sofa, engrossed in his mobile game.

Mrs. Qiao whispered something into his ear, and he put down his phone, walking towards Qiao En.

"Yayun sister, let me help you," he said warmly, calling her sister and reaching for the kettle in her hand. He then poured the boiled water into a thermos.

The warmth in his eyes made Qiao En unconsciously think of Qiao De before the trouble began.

Back then, there was also a warm light in his eyes.

He was obedient and sensible, diligent, and studious.

Before Qiao En could react, Qiao De had moved a few steps closer to her.

"Yayun sister, since you look like my sister, how about this: from now on, I’ll call you sister, and you can be my real sister, and I’ll be your real brother. Is that okay?" After saying this, Qiao De sweetly called out to Qiao En, "Sister!"

The rims of Qiao En’s eyes suddenly reddened, but she fought hard to control herself.

Just then, Mrs. Qiao came over as well, embracing Qiao En in her arms and bursting into tears.

"Yayun, from now on, would you be my dear daughter? Ever since En left, my heart has been empty. After seeing you the last time, I always felt as if my En had come back."

As she cried, Qiao De also started crying. Tall and broad, he opened his arms and embraced both Qiao En and Mrs. Qiao.

"Sister, our family has finally reunited," he said.