Chapter 549: Chapter 549

Hearing the shout from behind, Dan revealed a smug smile, twisted his waist, turned around, and asked, "What, changed your mind? Smart choice!"

Wan Chu’er grinned, "A trade of conditions."

"Speak, is it clothes, front row tickets to the fashion show, or meeting celebrities?" Dan asked indifferently, having conditions makes things easier for everyone.

"None of those." Wan Chu’er shook her head, "I have a friend who is also very interested in fashion design. I propose to stuff her into your studio to intern for a month—a real internship, not just running errands."

She suddenly felt that if Jiang Lingling could enter Qiao Ao Jiao’s studio for another month or two after completing her studies, that would be fantastic.

Dan curled his lips, "Just asking for a name and you’re demanding a lot. My studio only accepts graduates from prestigious schools. Where did your friend graduate from? Marangoni? Esmod? Or Parsons?"

Wan Chu’er smiled, "None of those, but besides this skirt, I have several more glamorous and beautiful ones for your viewing. I can also introduce you to the creators and even arrange a dinner for you."

"You!" The temptation was rather substantial.

Dan propped his chin with one hand and rested the other on his waist, staring at Wan Chu’er. After a while, he gritted his teeth and extended a finger, uttering two words, "Deal."

Wan Chu’er immediately stretched out her hand, "Business card?"

Dan hummed and took out a business card from his wallet and handed it to Wan Chu’er, "Yours?"

Wan Chu’er laughed, "I’m just a small fry, I don’t have such things."

She took out a pen from her bag, bent down to write her name and contact number on Dan’s business card, then took a photo of it with her phone, and handed the card back to him.

Dan flicked the business card disdainfully and then sashayed away with swaying steps.

Today was definitely not a wasted trip, Wan Chu’er thought satisfied, as she put her phone back in her purse.

Why isn’t Qiqi back yet? Did she start chatting up some handsome guy and forget about her? Wondering, Wan Chu’er stood up and went looking for food.

After circling around, Wan Chu’er found Qiqi, who was surrounded by three women. Among them, one looked vaguely familiar to Wan Chu’er. On recollection, she seemed to have seen her at the twins’ first birthday party; they appeared to be confronting something.

Just as Wan Chu’er was about to approach, from the corner of her eye, she spotted a familiar figure and upon closer inspection, it was Chen Ke. His complexion was off; she wondered why.

Why would Chen Ke be here? Could it be that Jiang Kechu also came? Why didn’t Jiang Kechu call her?

Wan Chu’er felt puzzled and was about to ask Chen Ke, but then she saw Chen Ke swiftly walking towards Qiqi.

Eh, what’s happening?

Wan Chu’er followed and saw Chen Ke effortlessly push aside the two women blocking Qiqi, causing them to stumble back a few steps, nearly falling.

"Who is this! Where are your manners?"

Chen Ke looked past the two women without a glance, walked up to Qiqi, directly wrapped his arms around her waist, and coldly said, "Bullying my girlfriend and you dare ask me for manners!"

Mai Qiqi was confused. She was annoyed by Xu Jiaojiao’s pestering when suddenly, like a vigorous King Kong, Chen Ke appeared, brushed aside the people blocking her, and embraced her.

Then she heard Chen Ke’s domineering and cold voice.

What was Chen Ke talking about? When did I become Chen Ke’s girlfriend? Mai Qiqi was extremely bewildered, staring dumbfounded at Chen Ke, and suddenly realized that he wasn’t as dark-skinned as she thought. Chen Ke actually looked quite good, with sharp features and a strong presence, very manly, giving a sense of security.

The moment Xu Jiaojiao saw Chen Ke, she became a bit flustered. She forced herself to say, "You... you are not actually Mai Qiqi’s boyfriend. She had previously pretended to be Yan Hui’s girlfriend. Now, you must also be fake."

One of the two women who were pushed aside by Chen Ke, the one who had attended the twins’ first birthday party, saw Wan Chu’er behind and her eyes darted away, no longer echoing Xu Jiaojiao. It was she who told Xu Jiaojiao that Mai Qiqi and Yan Hui had once pretended to be a couple to annoy An Zihao, which is why Xu Jiaojiao came to bother Mai Qiqi.

Hearing what Xu Jiaojiao said, Mai Qiqi finally snapped back to reality, but she didn’t speak. She wanted to see what Chen Ke would say next.

Chen Ke’s face turned stern, his eyes piercing like an eagle’s towards Xu Jiaojiao, he said with a bandit-like tone, "My Qiqi is charming and likable, I snatched her from Yan Hui, got a problem with that? I say Mai Qiqi is my girlfriend, then she is my girlfriend. If you keep babbling, I won’t mind letting my Qiqi slap you twice today."

Mai Qiqi started to laugh, and she wrapped her arms around Chen Ke’s waist, clearly feeling him tense up. Her smile broadened, and when she looked towards Xu Jiaojiao, her smile turned into a sneer.

"Xu Jiaojiao, just because you’re unwanted, doesn’t mean everyone is like you; the man you cherish, I find him superfluous with just one glance because my boyfriend is way better than him. This is your last time makng a fuss in front of me. Next time, don’t blame my boyfriend for hitting you hard, leaving you unable to take care of yourself." For origınal chapters go to 𝚗𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚕·𝚏𝚒𝚛𝚎·𝚗𝚎𝚝

Xu Jiaojiao didn’t believe that Chen Ke was really Mai Qiqi’s boyfriend. After that encounter, she secretly had someone check and the two didn’t seem like a couple. But now, the two of them were saying ’my boyfriend,’ ’my girlfriend,’ clinging to each other so tightly.

She wished they were a real couple to spare An Zihao from always thinking about Mai Qiqi. Xu Jiaojiao, feeling bold, asked, "Then when are you getting married?"

Wan Chu’er found it funny but couldn’t help asking in her curiosity about whether Chen Ke and Mai Qiqi were really a couple and when they were marrying.

Chen Ke was momentarily stunned, then said assertively, "It’s none of your business..."

"Soon, and when that time comes, you won’t be getting an invitation, because seeing you reminds me of my own past foolishness," Mai Qiqi interjected.

Having run out of options, Xu Jiaojiao, with her friends not supporting her, unwillingly said, "Fine, I’ll wait for your wedding news," before leaving dejectedly.

After they left, Wan Chu’er playfully winked at Mai Qiqi and said, "Congratulations, congrats! I’ll surely give you a big red envelope when you marry."

Taken aback as if struck by lightning, Chen Ke immediately loosened Mai Qiqi’s waist, trying to move aside, but Mai Qiqi didn’t let go, instead throwing her arms around his waist.

"Don’t be shy, Chuchu is one of us."

Chen Ke blushed, but being dark-skinned, it wasn’t obvious to others. He only felt his face heating up and thought Mai Qiqi was really shameless.

"Mai Qiqi, just now was a matter of urgency. I heard their harsh words, and you’re not strong enough to fight back, so I had no choice but to step in. Don’t misunderstand,"

Mai Qiqi rolled her eyes and shamelessly said, "I don’t care. I just heard you say I’m your girlfriend. Plus, I heard from my mom that you are coming to our house this weekend for a formal visit."

Seeing Chen Ke trying to pull her arms away, Mai Qiqi boldly declared, "You like me, and I like you too, why can’t we be together? Stop pretending, can we?