Chapter 247 - Saving the ‘Damsel in Distress’ (1/2)

Chapter 247: Saving the ‘Damsel in Distress’

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

This was particularly so for Chen Jun’s parents. If Chen Jun did not like the girl, given the Chen family’s status and reputation, Mother Chen would be reluctant to become in-laws with the Qiao family. Moreover, Qiao Zijin had double-crossed her biological sister by s.n.a.t.c.hing the latter’s boyfriend. Mother Chen might not agree to the marriage even if Qiao Zijin was already pregnant with Chen Jun’s child.

However, strangely, in less than a month’s time before Qiao Zijin’s tummy had even grown bigger, Father Chen agreed to the marriage. Even Mother Chen, who had strong objections initially, nodded her head and acknowledged the marriage-to-be.

As such, Qiao Zijin was high in both EQ and IQ. The only issue was that she had not met the right person who would make her smarter.

Or rather, Qiao Zijin was still young and had yet to be enlightened to who she was in her previous life.

“Nan Nan, it’s late. Should you be going to school?” Before they finished packing, Qiao Dongliang urged Qiao Nan to leave for school. “You can’t be late for school. It’ll leave a bad impression on the teachers.”

“Dad, don’t exaggerate. Moreover, this place is just a short walking distance away from Ping Cheng High School. I’ll leave after we are done with the packing. There’s still time.” Qiao Nan was full of enthusiasm and seemed to have boundless energy.

Qiao Nan’s actions were nimble and quick. Coupled with her hyperactive mood, she was able to carry out the task efficiently.

Soon after, Qiao Nan finished organizing most of the household items and placing them properly. “Dad, I don’t need much at home today as I will be staying at school. But if you’re going to continue staying here, you will need to get some essential items such as the washbasin and kettle. Don’t miss these out.”

“Alright, Dad knows what to do. These are mundane matters. Don’t worry and go to school.” Qiao Dongliang smiled as he patted Qiao Nan’s shoulders, took schoolbag, and handed it to Qiao Nan. “Go.”

“Dad, I’m leaving for school, then.” Qiao Nan nodded and took over the bag. She left for school, feeling extraordinarily relaxed.

It was only a ten-minute walk to Ping Cheng High School from the rented apartment. Unlike the past, Qiao Nan did not need to take any public transport to get to the school.

Qiao Nan was in such a good mood that she started humming songs on her way there. At this juncture, she heard someone’s footsteps running anxiously behind her.

Qiao Nan was not bothered initially. However, the person ran toward her and b.u.mped hard onto her shoulders, causing her to lose her footing and fall forward with both hands on the ground. Qiao Nan’s school bag was flung away from the impact.

“Tsk…” Both of Qiao Nan’s palms stung with pain. The pain made her frown and gasped in cold air.

Qiao Nan looked up to see who the careless person was. She did not expect that the person who b.u.mped into her not only did not apologize but also picked up her schoolbag from the ground and simply ran off. “Hey, you s.n.a.t.c.hed my schoolbag! Help, there’s a robber! There’s a robber!”

Qiao Nan anxiously got up from the ground and ran after the robber. However, a quicker figure pa.s.sed by Qiao Nan in a flash as it headed in the robber’s direction.

“It’s broad daylight, yet you dare to steal and rob! Do you take the policeman in China as ornaments?!” That figure caught up with the robber before Qiao Nan. He even managed to kick the robber’s back, resulting in Qiao Nan’s school bag being flung away for the second time.