Chapter 512: Chapter 501: Qiao Jing Outshines All!

Qiao Jing furrowed her brows and took out her phone to check the current time.

“Tonight, when it’s time, just take me directly to the private room. I need to handle today’s work now.”

She should have finished her work before coming to find Zhan Nanqing.

Zhan Nanqing nodded her head and took a half-body photo with Qiao Jing, then posted it to the class reunion group chat.

“I’ll be bringing my family member tonight.”

Her statement wasn’t wrong, since Qiao Jing was indeed her family member, just that she was her sister-in-law.

Originally, because of the gathering tonight, the lively group chat quieted down for a few seconds upon seeing this photo.

What followed was a series of congratulatory messages.

“Is Nanqing bringing her boyfriend tonight?”

“Are we all bringing our family members tonight?”

“Wishing Nanqing and her boyfriend a lasting relationship!”

“…”

Seeing these messages, Zhan Nanqing showed a very satisfied smile.

Until Lu Yingying’s message appeared, her smile suddenly froze on her face.

“Yo, has our Miss Nanqing also found a boyfriend? I thought you were coming by yourself. Why isn’t there a photo showing his face for everyone to see? Which family’s young master is he?”

The message was accompanied by a picture Lu Yingying had sent, showing her and her boyfriend cheek to cheek, clearly displaying their facial features.

Zhan Nanqing “hmmphed” and her face was full of disdain as she typed a reply.

“You’ll see him tonight, why the rush?”

Go ahead and talk now, Lu Yingying.

Wait until you see Qiao Jing tonight, you’ll probably be so surprised that you’ll stare with wide eyes and possibly drool.

Even posting a photo, she felt that the man in the photo wasn’t half as good as Qiao Jing.

Having mingled in the capital for so many years, she had seen all manner of handsome men and beautiful women, but Qiao Jing was the first to truly move her heart.

Lu Yingying sent a few more sarcastic remarks before she finally stopped.

With Qiao Jing’s support, Zhan Nanqing didn’t even bother to pay attention to Lu Yingying anymore.

Anyway, tonight, Lu Yingying was definitely going to regret it.

Eight o’clock in the evening.

Qiao Jing and Zhan Nanqing arrived at the designated private room.

Zhan Nanqing was the first to greet everyone, specifically calling out Lu Yingying’s name.

“Hello everyone, I’m not late, am I?”

She paused.

“Lu Yingying, long time no see.”

When Lu Yingying heard Zhan Nanqing’s voice, she put down her glass of wine and deliberately sat in her boyfriend’s lap, turning to look in her direction.

“Oh, look who it is! Isn’t this our Miss Nanqing? Let me see what your boyfriend looks like–”

She hadn’t finished her sentence when her gaze was instantly captivated by Qiao Jing in men’s clothing.

All the people in the private room also looked over, too shocked to speak.

Qiao Jing nodded politely to everyone, lowering her voice and deliberately making it sound more masculine.

“Hello.”

Seeing the dumbfounded expression on Lu Yingying’s face, Zhan Nanqing was extremely pleased and slightly lifted her chin with pride.

“Ahem, let me introduce you all. This is my boyfriend, Qiao Linting.”

She knew that Qiao Jing would definitely outshine everyone!

Now Lu Yingying was dumbfounded, wasn’t she? Just a while ago she had a look of disdain, and now she was staring incessantly at Qiao Jing.

The other classmates were the first to recover and greeted Qiao Jing.

“Hello Mr. Qiao, hello, you really are handsome, a perfect match for Nanqing!”

“To a century of happiness with Nanqing, ha!”

“…”

Qiao Jing forced a faint smile.

“Thank you.”

At that moment, she was feeling slightly uncomfortable since it was her first time attempting to cross-dress.

She was worried that if her disguise was exposed, it would embarrass Zhan Nanqing.

Zhan Nanqing affectionately linked arms with Qiao Jing, pressing close to her face.

“Thanks for everyone’s blessings. I will indeed be happily matched with her for a century~”

As she said this, she deliberately glanced at Lu Yingying, who was still in shock, her smile growing even broader.

“Lu Yingying, weren’t you rushing to meet my boyfriend in the group chat today? How about it? You’ve seen him now, haven’t you?”

Lu Yingying’s face strained into a painfully forced smile as she glanced back at her own boyfriend.

Suddenly, she felt quite dismissive.

“Hehe… I’ve met him…”

Her words from this morning, indirectly suggesting that Zhan Nanqing’s boyfriend was inferior to her own, were probably picked up by everyone in the group chat.

Now, comparing her boyfriend to Zhan Nanqing’s, hers was significantly less appealing!

Zhan Nanqing “tsked” and leaned closer to Qiao Jing, lowering her voice.

“Qiao Jing, did you see Lu Yingying’s face? This really vented my frustration; it feels great! Thanks to you!”

Qiao Jing pursed her lips and whispered:

“I’ll try my best not to be discovered, also, I can’t drink alcohol.”

Zhan Nanqing nodded and eyed the various types of alcohol on the table.

“Don’t worry, how could I possibly let you drink? Do you think I’m out of my mind?”

Bringing Qiao Jing here was quite risky already. If she let Qiao Jing drink, would her brother leave her alive?

After Qiao Jing and Zhan Nanqing were seated, someone soon approached to offer drinks.

Just as Qiao Jing was about to decline, Zhan Nanqing swiftly intervened.

“Sorry, my boyfriend is allergic to alcohol.”

The other party suddenly understood and placed the wine glass back on the table, smiling apologetically.

“Sorry about that; I didn’t know.”

As the wine glass was set back on the table, Zhan Nanqing secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Her heart almost leapt out; if Qiao Jing came into contact with even a drop of alcohol today, she wouldn’t be a Zhan!

Never mind her family name; her brother could literally disown her, dumping her in the middle of nowhere.

Lu Yingying was thinking about how to oppose Zhan Nanqing. Since she couldn’t outdo her in the boyfriend department, she had to find an alternative angle.

Upon hearing that Qiao Jing couldn’t drink, a hint of disdain flashed in her eyes.

“Allergic to alcohol? Why even come to a gathering like this? Nanqing, better let your boyfriend go home and rest.”

Qiao Jing furrowed her brow and stared blankly at Lu Yingying, just about to speak when Zhan Nanqing gently patted her arm.

Zhan Nanqing rolled her eyes and retorted unapologetically:

“I wonder who it was that specifically asked this morning where my boyfriend was, and now you want him to go back. What, is being allergic to alcohol a crime?”

Lu Yingying was left speechless by Zhan Nanqing’s retort, unable to find another excuse.

“You…”

Zhan Nanqing “hmmphed” and leaned close to Qiao Jing’s ear.

“Don’t worry, you are specially here to support me, leave the rest to me.”

Qiao Jing withdrew her gaze from Lu Yingying and nodded.

It was just as well; she also worried that speaking more might give her away, so now she could minimize interaction with others.

Just then, Qiao Jing’s stomach began to ache slightly.