Chapter 998: Chapter 986: Kicking Qiao Jing and Her Sisters Out
"All right, no need to waste your breath telling me about first come, first served. I happen to have a membership card for this restaurant as well, and I’m booking this room!"
Yang Xiaoxiao said arrogantly, then turned to glance at Li Yanyun.
Li Yanyun understood immediately, and took the membership card out of her bag. The card had her husband’s name on it.
Yang Xiaoxiao took the card, looked at the three of them—Qiao Jing and her sisters—with smug satisfaction, "How about this, if you three sisters beg me, maybe I’ll be happy enough to let you in to join us for a meal!"
Qiao Jing glanced at Yang Xiaoxiao, a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes.
Before she could say anything, Qiao Lin angrily retorted, "Yang Xiaoxiao, are you out of your mind? You want us to beg you? You must be dreaming!"
Yang Xiaoxiao snorted disdainfully, her arrogance palpable, "Fine, don’t beg then. You can all get lost. The last room is mine anyway, there’s no place for you here!"
At this moment, Lu Zijin’s family was walking towards the restaurant entrance.
They were also coming to this restaurant to dine.
Lu Zijiao, with keen eyes, immediately noticed the situation at the reception area.
He patted Lu Zijin on the shoulder and raised his brows, "Bro, look over there, isn’t that a coincidence? That’s fate for you!"
Following his direction, Lu Zijin saw a familiar figure.
Qiao Jing?
It really was a coincidence!
However, it looked like someone was causing her trouble!
Realizing this, Lu Zijin frowned slightly.
Lu Zijiao also noticed and immediately nudged his brother, prompting, "Bro, go on, it’s your turn now!"
Lu Zijin hesitated a bit to just rush over.
Lu Zijiao could only keep urging, "Come on! Bro! What are you waiting for? Didn’t you see Third Miss Qiao is being bullied? Go help her out!"
Upon hearing these words, Lu Zijin finally hesitated no more and walked briskly towards the reception area.
Seeing Lu Zijin approach, the three of them—Qiao Jing and her sisters—were surprised.
Lu Zijin went directly to Qiao Jing and asked, "What’s going on?"
Before Qiao Jing could speak, Qiao Lin indignantly exclaimed, "When we came over just now, the staff said there was only one room left. We were about to book it when someone used a membership card to snatch it and kept flaunting about it!"
Yang Xiaoxiao didn’t recognize Lu Zijin, so she didn’t pay him any attention.
Hearing Qiao Lin’s indignant words, she sneered, "So what if I’m flaunting? Who’s stopping you from flaunting when you have the capability!"
"You three sisters should just hurry up and leave before you embarrass yourselves even more!"
"You!"
Qiao Lin was momentarily furious, angrily glaring at Yang Xiaoxiao.
Lu Zijin, having understood the situation, directly presented a card to the staff, "Please give the last room to Third Miss Qiao here."
The staff, upon seeing the card Lu Zijin handed over, nodded and bowed quickly, saying, "Alright, no problem!"
The staff’s obsequious attitude left Yang Xiaoxiao dumbfounded.
Taking a closer look, she found that the card he revealed was actually the highest level Supreme VIP Card!
Compared to the Supreme Card, the membership card she held was completely insignificant!
Moreover, anyone who could obtain a Supreme Card must have an extraordinary status and family background!
Unexpectedly, this man who suddenly appeared had quite a formidable background!
For a moment, Yang Xiaoxiao felt utterly embarrassed.
The more she flaunted earlier, the more humiliating it was now!
Seeing Yang Xiaoxiao eat humble pie, Qiao Lin’s anger quickly dissipated.
She wrapped her arm around Qiao Jing’s and, in a lowered voice, said meaningfully, "Wow! Director Lu is so manly! Xiao Jing, what do you think?"
Qiao Hong also chimed in quietly, gossiping, "Xiao Jing, I think Director Lu really seems to like you. Did you notice?"
Their words made Qiao Jing’s mouth twitch.
She also lowered her voice, saying helplessly, "Eldest Sister, Second Sister, stop saying that. We’re just friends. If someone overhears, it would be so embarrassing!"
Qiao Lin giggled, in a suggestive tone, "Alright, alright, we’ll discuss it more at home later."
Not far away, Mother Lu and Father Lu were also watching the situation at the reception area.
After observing for a while, Mother Lu pulled her younger son aside and curiously asked, "Zijiao, is the young lady your brother talked to just now the Third Miss Qiao you mentioned?"
"Yes, she is the Third Miss Qiao from the Qiao Family in Nandu, Qiao Jing."
Lu Zijiao briefly introduced, then revealed, "Mom, you might not know, but my brother has a great liking for her and is currently pursuing her!"
"No wonder, I had a feeling your brother seemed different with her."
As she said this, a delighted smile appeared on Mother Lu’s face.
She then turned her gaze back to Qiao Jing at the reception area, nodding repeatedly, "I think this girl is quite nice. I trust your brother’s taste!"
Father Lu also nodded in agreement, adding, "The girl Zijin likes must be excellent!"
Lu Zijiao raised his eyebrows, feeling his dad was spot-on.
This Third Miss Qiao had excellent medical skills and was a talent in Professor Qiao’s Research Institute. How could she not be outstanding!
Back at the reception, the more Yang Xiaoxiao thought about it, the more unwilling and angry she became.
Since Qiao Lao San dared to embarrass her, she wouldn’t let Qiao Lao San have it easy!
With this thought, Yang Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth and sneered, "Qiao Lao San, you really have no shame. Without even knowing your own background, you dare to chase after the wealthy!"
Saying this, Yang Xiaoxiao suddenly turned to Lu Zijin, "You might not know, but this woman isn’t really the Qiao Family’s Third Miss. She’s adopted, and no one knows her true origins!"
Then, Yang Xiaoxiao turned her gaze to Qiao Hong and Qiao Lin, her tone mocking and acerbic.
"Your Qiao Family claims she’s the long-lost youngest daughter, but I’ve already found out that your youngest daughter passed away shortly after birth!"
"I don’t even know where your Qiao Family picked up this wild woman. Aren’t you afraid she’ll tarnish your family’s reputation?"
Hearing Yang Xiaoxiao insult their sister like this, Qiao Hong and Qiao Lin were furious.
They were about to retort fiercely, but Lu Zijin spoke up first.
His usually gentle expression turned dark, and he looked at Yang Xiaoxiao with obvious displeasure, "You look decent, but why is your mouth so filthy?"
Seeing this side of Lu Zijin, Qiao Jing was a bit taken aback.
This was her first time seeing Lu Zijin being so direct in refuting someone.
She had always thought that no matter how angry, Lu Zijin would only talk reason with others.
Evidently, there’s truth to the saying that even a rabbit will bite when cornered!