Chapter 44 - Your Plot, My Strategy (1/2)

Chapter 44: Your Plot, My Strategy

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

There was saying that talking about money hurts relations.h.i.+ps, and talking about relations.h.i.+ps hurt money.

What sort of feelings would she have for Qiao Zijin? In this life, for any money that belonged to her, she would not give a single cent to Qiao Zijin.

“Why not, if you don’t have money, how did you buy the old books? Nan Nan, we are biological sisters, you would rather let the money rot in your hands than to lend it to me, are you so heartless?” Upon thinking, Qiao Zijin softened her tone. “Nan Nan, I need it urgently this time, really! I am only borrowing from you. I will definitely return it to you.”

“I have said, I don’t have money. I have spent all my money.” Qiao Nan insisted that she had no money. “Also, what do you need the money for, why are you so hard up? If you need it for a decent purpose, our parents will not shortchange you.”

Towards the end of the conversation, Qiao Nan’s eyes flashed a look of sarcasm.

Qiao Zijin was the family’s elder daughter. From a young age, she was obedient and well-behaved. She also had a sweet tongue.

Qiao Nan knew that her Dad had always thought highly of Qiao Zijin. As they did not have a son, her Dad had even toyed the idea of taking in a son-in-law that would bear the Qiao family’s surname for Qiao Zijin in future.

Unfortunately, Qiao Zijin s.n.a.t.c.hed Chen Jun from her. Given Chen Jun’s family background, it was impossible for him to be a taken in as a son-in-law.

Qiao Zijin was even pregnant with Chen Jun’s child. Her mother kicked up a big fuss. Her father had no choice but to allow Chen Jun to marry Qiao Zijin.

Because of that, her father had once s.h.i.+fted this thought to Qiao Nan.

Her mother would not be willing to give all of what the Qiao family had to her. If she had to give it away, she would rather leave it for Qiao Zijin’s children.

Knowing her father’s thoughts, Ding Jiayi had been watching Qiao Nan and forbidding her to talk about boyfriend and marriage.

Similar to now, Qiao Zijin clearly did so many wrong things and schemed against her umpteen times. But her father still forgave Qiao Zijin. The family’s treatment to Qiao Zijin would not change much.

Qiao Nan sighed. Forget it, she did not want to think of this. Anyway, she just wanted to continue with her studies and protect her own interests.

As for the other matters, she would let her mother and Qiao Zijin be.

“Why are you like this, obviously I came to you because it’s not convenient to ask Dad and Mom. If I could ask them, would I still need to borrow from you?” All this while, Qiao Nan had acceded to all of Qiao Zijin’s requests. Qiao Zijin had asked her to lend the money but Qiao Nan was as tight-lipped as the sh.e.l.l of a clam – she would not open her mouth. Qiao Zijin’s anger rose again.

Qiao Nan laughed coldly. “You can say whatever you like. Two words – No Money.”

Having said that, she continued to read her book and do her homework. She could not be bothered with Qiao Zijin.

“If you don’t give me the money, don’t expect to lead a good life!” Qiao Zijin rudely s.n.a.t.c.hed the book from Qiao Nan’s hands.

Qiao Nan looked at Qiao Zijin coldly. “Do you want me to call Dad in?”

“Call if you are capable of it!”

“Dad!”

Qiao Zijin’s face turned pale the moment that she saw Qiao Nan calling for her father. Yet, she continued to sit in Qiao Nan’s room, seemingly self-a.s.sured.

“Why?” When the younger daughter called, Qiao Dongliang looked quite happy when he came over. But he was surprised when he saw that the elder daughter was also present.

“Dad, nothing much. Nan Nan is still angry with me. I wanted to apologize to Nan Nan but she is not pleased that I disturbed her while she is reading.” Qiao Zijin’s was a smooth talker and she made it sounded like it was all Qiao Nan’s fault.

“Nan Nan?” Qiao Dongliang was going to reprimand the younger daughter for being so petty. They could not possibly continue their disagreements with each other. But Qiao Dongliang quickly held back.