Chapter 9

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nTranslator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

nThe most powerful families in the inner circle would be the Jiang and Tang families. The Shen and Fu families were slightly less powerful compared to them.

nThe Jiang family was especially powerful.

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nThey were well connected in the capital city. Old Master Jiang was a powerful figure in Rao City when he was younger.

nBut his health deteriorated when he aged. He moved to the capital to rest ten years ago and seldom came back.

nHence, even though everyone had heard of him, no one had really seen him in person.

nOld Master Jiang saw them and replied loudly, “I’m back to see my granddaughter.”

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n“Granddaughter?” Tang Wei asked as she turned towards Qiao Nian, who was pushing Old Master Jiang’s wheelchair.

nShe was pretty.

n“She’s so beautiful!” Tang Wei wasn’t exaggerating. The Jiang family was well-known for their good looks. But this lady was… exceptionally good looking!

nOld Master Jiang chuckled. “Haha, appearance is not everything.”

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nEven though he appeared humble, everyone could tell how proud he was. He introduced Qiao Nian. “Nian Nian, this is Grandma Tang.”

nQiao Nian greeted obediently. “Grandma Tang.”

nTang Wei immediately removed her bracelet and gave it to her. She then said apologetically, “What a good girl. I didn’t know that you would be here today. If I knew, I would have prepared a present for you. I have worn this bracelet for a number of years, and it was blessed by a master a few years ago. I hope you like it.”

nQiao Nian couldn’t reject the gift and accepted it begrudgingly.

nAfter Tang Wei had given the gift, she started to chat with the old master.

nEveryone in the Qiao family was shocked.

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nEspecially He Yujuan and Qiao Weimin. He stood in his tracks and didn’t know whether he should join in the conversation.

nQiao Chen’s face turned pale.

nShe mumbled to herself unbelievably, “Weren’t older sister’s biological parents from Luohe County? Why does Grandma Tang know them?”

nFurthermore, from the looks of it, Tang Wei not only knew him, but she was also even trying to get close to him!

nHow could Qiao Nian know someone like that?

nAfter chatting for a while with Old Master Jiang, Tang Wei asked about Qiao Nian. “Is Nian Nian in high school now?”

n“She’s in her third year,” Old Master Jiang replied smilingly.

nTang Wei took a look at her and asked, “Where is she studying?”

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nOld Master Jiang answered casually, “She should be attending Rao City High School. She took a gap year previously and has to enroll in a new school. She seemed interested in that school, so I’ve let her enroll in it.”

nQiao Chen almost lost her balance when she heard that Qiao Nian was going to enroll in Rao City High School.

nRao City High School?

nQiao Nian was going to enroll in Rao City High School?!

nThe family had to put in so much effort for her to be granted a place in that school. But Qiao Nian could get in effortlessly. This contrast shocked her even more.

nShe didn’t pay attention to what Tang Wei said after that.

nIt was only after Qiao Nian left with Old Master Jiang that she regained her composure. She then heard her grandma asking Grandma Tang and Aunty Tang.

n“Who was that Old Master just now?”

nTang Wei wasn’t aware of their relationship with Qiao Nian and replied casually, “Oh, are you asking about Old Master Jiang? Just an old friend.”

nHe Yujuan was puzzled. “What old friend? This is the first time I heard you speak about him.”

n“He isn’t really high profile.” Even though Tang Wei was close to He Yujuan, the Qiao family wasn’t a part of the upper echelon of Rao City. Furthermore, with Old Master Jiang’s connections, she couldn’t let them know about his identity. She then answered smilingly, “Old Master Jiang is technically my teacher.”

nShe loved traditional paintings, and Old Master Jiang was a grandmaster at it. She had asked him for help a few times in the past.

nHence, he was technically her teacher.

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n“Oh.” He Yujuan understood.

nQiao Nian’s family was from Luohe County. He must have been a famous teacher.

nShe was aware that her good friend was a huge fan of traditional painting. Considering his age, he must have been quite good at it.

nIt should be like those hidden masters in the rural places like in the television dramas. It was a pity that he wasn’t someone famous.

n“I’ve heard that he lost his granddaughter a while back and couldn’t find her. I can’t believe that he managed to find her in the end!

n“He must be doting on her after losing her for so long.

n“That girl is so lucky. I heard that he found information about her through the internet. She posted that she was mistreated in the family that adopted her… The family must be regretting it now.”

nThe Qiao Family couldn’t speak a word!

nQiao Weimin was embarrassed as he initially thought that Qiao Nian came to ask him for money. He didn’t dare to speak a word.

nHe Yujuan looked at Qiao Nian coldly and said, “He’s just a teacher. What’s there to be regretful about?”

nTeacher? Did she misunderstand something?

nTang Wei didn’t correct her as Qiao Nian was long gone.

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