My Ex-husband Asked Me to Remarry Him Every Day
Chapter 161: Qiao Xi’s Stepsister

Chapter 161: Chapter 161: Qiao Xi’s Stepsister

Two days later, Qiao Nan indeed appeared on the set of "Detective in the Republic."

Qiao Xi was born with angelic beauty, while Qiao Nan was more the girl-next-door type.

Although her features were also attractive, comparing the two was like comparing heaven and earth.

Totally incomparable.

As soon as Qiao Nan arrived on set, she claimed to be Qiao Xi’s younger sister, prompting whispers among the crew.

"Is she really Teacher Qiao’s sister? The two sisters don’t look alike at all."

"I don’t think they look alike either, maybe she’s a distant cousin or something."

"Possibly."

"But we’ve been on set for so long and never heard Teacher Qiao mention she had a sister."

"Let’s stop talking. Once Teacher Qiao finishes shooting, we’ll know."

Though the voices around her were soft, Qiao Nan still heard some of them.

Hearing their doubts about her being Qiao Xi’s sister irked her, but she straightened her spine nonetheless.

Regardless of whether Qiao Xi acknowledged it, she was indeed the big star Qiao Xi’s sister, the second young lady of the Qiao family.

How could she not acknowledge that?

"When is my sister finishing shooting?" Qiao Nan asked softly; she was a few years younger than Qiao Xi, with an appearance of the girl-next-door, yet decked out in expensive attire, all from designer brands.

"It’ll probably be a while longer," someone kindly responded.

"I’ve been to the cinema to see the movies my sister filmed. My sister’s acting is so good, I really envy her being a star."

"..."

The person didn’t know how to respond.

Because she caught a hint of sarcasm there.

Qiao Nan felt somewhat embarrassed but maintained her poise without giving it away.

When Qiao Xi finished shooting and was told her younger sister had come, she took a moment to react.

Her sister?

Su Tutu glanced at Qiao Nan not far away and disdainfully twitched her lips, "Xixi, your stepsister."

Qiao Xi: "..."

Qiao Xi thought Shen Dang was a harbinger of doom.

Hearing this, everyone around suddenly realized.

"Oh, she’s the stepsister."

"No wonder they said they don’t look alike."

Qiao Nan’s face turned ashen.

Would Su Tutu die if she left out the word "step"?

"Come with me."

Qiao Xi indifferently glanced at Qiao Nan, ushering her into her resting room.

After looking around, Qiao Nan’s gaze finally fell on Qiao Xi. "Sis, you haven’t been home in a long time."

Business matters call her sister, nonchalantly called Qiao Xi any other time.

The Qiao family members were all cut from the same cloth, their faces changed at the same speed.

Qiao Xi sat on the sofa, sipping hot tea brewed by Bei Bei, her expression cold, "Speak plainly, I know you came today with a purpose. I have to get back to shooting soon and don’t have time for beating around the bush."

Qiao Nan didn’t understand what she was so proud or arrogant about.

Sooner or later, she’d tear off that mask!

Qiao Nan pinched the palm of her hand, maintaining her composure as she sat opposite Qiao Xi.

Qiao Nan placed her hands on her knees, looking docile and restrained, "Sis, you’ve heard about our family’s situation haven’t you?"

Qiao Xi slightly lifted her eyes, the steam from the hot tea giving her features an ethereal air, an untouchable grace radiating from her nobility.

Seeing her like this, Qiao Nan felt herself reduced to dust.

The disparity bred jealousy!

"What situation are you talking about? I’m so busy on set every day, I don’t have time to pay attention to trivial matters."

"How can you say family matters are trivial?"

"Then just say it."

Qiao Xi was impatient.

"Dad invested in real estate with some people and failed, losing over a hundred million. Sis, you must help our family get through this tough time!"

"Our family?" Qiao Xi scoffed, "You only acknowledge me as part of the Qiao family when there’s trouble. I’m just an actress; I don’t know business. You’ve got the wrong person."

"No, you haven’t!" Qiao Nan insisted, "Sis, you’re the Young Madam of the Shen family. The Shen family will definitely help if you just talk to them or to your husband, then our family will be saved."

She wanted to continue living the pampered life of a rich heiress, the family company simply could not fail!

Qiao Xi took a slow sip of her tea, "Did you go to the Shen family before coming to me?"

"No."

A hint of guilt passed through Qiao Nan’s eyes.

Of course, they had gone there.

As soon as there was trouble, Qiao Zhenbin went to Old Master Shen, who didn’t see him, and Shen Hongxuan ignored him even more.

As for Shen Dang... his comments left Qiao Zhenbin doubting his life.

Those impeccably delivered, clean, yet cutting remarks made one want to disappear or die of shame.

Qiao Zhenbin ended up smashing yet another phone.

Think about it, you, a person of no significant talent, others might help you once, but they can’t keep doing so, can they?

The Shen family stood unshakeable at the very top of Hai City’s hierarchy, affluent enough to rival nations, but the Shen family was not a charity.

Qiao Xi lowered her eyes and hummed with laughter, a chill in her lazy voice, "My words are not decrees at the Shen family. It’s useless for dad to send you to me, his business failures are his own fault, always ending the same way. We can’t always trouble others, right?"

Right now, she seemed to be in quite a good mood.

"But--"

Qiao Xi raised her eyes, and within her tea-colored pupils, a dark light glinted, "Either you go beg the Shen family yourselves or figure it out on your own. I’m not getting involved in this matter, it’s useless to ask me. You should go back."

Qiao Nan abruptly stood up, "Sis, can you really be so cold and heartless? Isn’t the Qiao family your family too?"

Facing Qiao Nan’s accusation, Qiao Xi just nonchalantly replied, "Oh, well, if you must put it that way, there’s nothing I can do about it."

Qiao Nan: "..."

What kind of response was that? It was infuriating!

Qiao Nan restrained herself and knelt in front of Qiao Xi, "Sis, just make a phone call to the Shen family, do you really want to watch our family business close down and thousands of employees lose their jobs?"

Qiao Nan spoke with vehemence.

Qiao Xi looked down at her, suddenly curling her lips into a small, sardonic smile, "The business failures of dad have to be my fault as his daughter? Qiao Nan, why don’t you go and ask the Shen family yourself, see if they’re willing to help."

Qiao Nan exploded with anger.

If she had been the one to marry into the Shen family, she wouldn’t have had to come begging to Qiao Xi today!

Qiao Nan was almost driven to tears by Qiao Xi, no longer needing to feign her distress, "Sis, if you don’t help out, dad won’t let me go home."

"Then you might as well not go back. There are plenty of bridges in Hai City; just make do and sleep under one."

Qiao Nan: "!!!"

She could barely contain her emotions.

How could someone be so cruel?

"What do I have to do to make you help?"

"What do you plan to do if I don’t help?"

Qiao Xi slightly tilted her body against the armrest of the sofa, her slinky cheongsam perfectly outlining her slender and evenly proportioned body. Her partially visible, slender and fair legs resembled those of a devilishly enchanting siren. Her every smile and frown showcased her allure.

She propped her chin up and chuckled lightly, both demonic and ethereal, "Are you going to stubbornly stay here, plan to stir up a media storm online against me, or slander me in Hai City’s high society circles to force my hand?"

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