Rebirth of the Villainous Female Boss

Chapter 630: Chapter 604: Baiting and Closing the Net

“Xiao Cha, let’s have dinner together after the meeting. I’ll treat you to hot pot.” After the meeting, Xiao Qian enthusiastically called Lu Xiaocha.

This voice was neither too loud nor too quiet, just enough for everyone in the group to hear, including Professor Liu, the big boss who hadn’t left yet.

“Why don’t you invite me?” Professor Liu asked curiously.

He wondered what was going on with Xiao Qian, for it was his first time seeing her being so close to another student in public.

“I wouldn’t dare invite you. People might say I’m trying to suck up to the big boss, right, senior sister?” Xiao Qian had no scruples when talking to Professor Liu and dared to joke about anything.

La Juhua, who was pointed out by her, was so scared that she quickly nodded. If it weren’t for the meeting, she would have wanted to avoid Xiao Qian.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

She deeply regretted her actions. How could she have been so bold in provoking the person she shouldn’t have provoked under the influence of alcohol yesterday? Alcohol can really mess with people’s minds.

If Xiao Qian, who had such a close relationship with the big boss, wanted to prevent her from graduating, what would she do?

Having scared La Juhua, Xiao Qian said affectionately to Lu Xiaocha, “Let’s go, Xiao Cha.”

Seeing her leaving, the big boss shook his head. He thought Xiao Qian would be upset and refuse to leave, but it seemed that she might have figured things out.

At the hot pot restaurant owned by Hai Zhao, Xiao Qian led Lu Xiaocha to a private room specially reserved for her. Lu Xiaocha was full of admiration for Xiao Qian.

“Boss Qian, isn’t it expensive to eat here? And how did you manage to get a reservation?”

Although the hot pot restaurant had just opened not too long ago, it was often fully booked, and this kind of private room was usually unavailable.

“This is my friend’s restaurant, so I can have a reserved seat whenever I come. Xiao Cha, feel free to order whatever you like.”

“Boss Qian, why did you suddenly invite me for dinner?” Lu Xiaocha was still worried about what happened yesterday.

She was afraid that Xiao Qian would retaliate against her.

“We had a misunderstanding yesterday, so I was afraid you might have a psychological shadow. We are all classmates, and you’ve always treated me…” Xiao Qian paused for a moment, “very special.”

The last three words were emphasized heavily. The room was clearly air-conditioned, but Lu Xiaocha felt cold sweat all over her body.

Her relationship with Xiao Qian was like a cat and a mouse.

Xiao Qian was the elegant cat that had the mouse Lu Xiaocha under her foot, leisurely toying with her. If Xiao Qian wanted, she could let go, if not, she could apply some pressure. This ambiguous relationship was putting a great deal of psychological pressure on Lu Xiaocha.

Xiao Qian, on the other hand, saw Lu Xiaocha’s nervous reaction and calmly picked up a piece of meat for her.

“Here, eat more, don’t be nervous. Actually, I have some good news today. I didn’t know who to share it with, so I invited you to be happy with me.”

“Good news?”

“Yeah, the big boss recommended me to a very impressive doctoral supervisor. I’m so happy and wanted to share it with you.”

Lu Xiaocha almost dropped her chopsticks onto the table in surprise as she looked at Xiao Qian.

“Haven’t you already arranged for a Ph.D. position?”

Everyone thought Xiao Qian’s relationship with Professor Liu would guarantee her a Ph.D. position with him, which was one of the reasons people were envious of her.

Unexpectedly, her Ph.D. study wouldn’t be with Professor Liu?!

“Yes, but my teacher thinks I’m better suited for Professor Qi. He has studied abroad and is very prestigious in the international psychology academic community. You should know that having a good doctoral supervisor can have a significant impact on your future career planning. Maybe following Professor Qi will propel me to great heights.”

Suddenly, the meat in Lu Xiaocha’s mouth tasted bland.

Xiao Qian pretended not to see her gloomy expression and continued to provoke her.

“Rumor has it that this doctoral supervisor is extremely amazing. In southern universities, he often takes on very impressive cases. I think following him will definitely take me to the next level. I am so grateful for my teacher’s kindness to me. You know, this opportunity is very limited, with only 1 or 2 places available to universities from all over the country. If you were like this – sorry, I don’t mean to look down on you.”

Xiao Qian said insincerely.

Lu Xiaocha forced a sweet smile, “It’s okay, you’re just telling the truth.”

“What I mean is that ordinary students won’t have this opportunity. Think about it, with so many people taking the Ph.D. entrance exam, who wouldn’t want to learn from an internationally renowned expert? Professor Qi is a big deal and used to be a professor at a top-three university abroad. I don’t know why he chose to come back to China, but it gave me an opportunity. As long as I can get under his wing, not only will I gain fame and fortune, but I might also be able to take my whole family to get a green card in Uncle Sam’s country.”

Xiao Qian found herself amusing as she spoke.

In fact, she didn’t even want to go abroad. If Yu Xiaoqiang heard what she had just said, he might tie her to the bed, give her a heartwrenching lesson in patriotism with a sad face while thoroughly educating her in love.

Thinking of this, Xiao Qian’s face turned slightly red. Cough, she needed to be serious, she was still fishing for information.

The blush on her face was actually due to the inappropriate images in her mind, but for Lu Xiaocha, it seemed to be the excitement she couldn’t conceal.

Lu Xiaocha’s hand holding the chopsticks clenched a little tighter. Although she could hardly smile, she had to keep her face happy.

“Congratulations, Boss Qian, I’m genuinely happy for you.”

Why did all the good fortune happen to Chen Xiaoqian? Lu Xiaocha had thought about this question more than once.

Xiao Qian saw the emotions in her eyes, hid her contempt behind a water glass, and continued to add fuel to the fire.

“Actually, I know that there is much criticism about me in the school. People say my boyfriend comes from a powerful family, while I am just an ordinary girl. His parents don’t really approve of our relationship…”

Sorry, future father-in-law and mother-in-law who play chess and drink tea together, all of this is just a cover for fishing! Xiao Qian added silently in her heart.

“Ah?” Lu Xiaocha didn’t expect the mysterious Meiwei to tell her such private things.

“That’s why, as long as I can work with Professor Qi, I’ll be successful and gain my future in-laws’ recognition. My entire life depends on this one chance, but I’m a little nervous. I don’t know if I can succeed in the application…”

“With the big boss’s recommendation, there should be no problem.” Lu Xiaocha said insincerely.

“That’s true. By the way! My teacher asked me to send the materials for Professor Qi to you this afternoon. The internet at my home just happens to be down for maintenance, and I don’t trust net cafes with such important documents. Would it be convenient for me to come to your dormitory, please?”

“Sure, you’re welcome.” Although Lu Xiaocha didn’t want Xiao Qian to succeed in her application, she couldn’t let it show, so she reluctantly agreed.

Seeing that the time was right, Xiao Qian added the most critical psychological hint, “Whether my life’s destiny rises or falls, everything is in your hands now. Please!”

Lu Xiaocha was taken aback, and something seemed to ripple in her heart.

Xiao Qian observed her expression and smiled inwardly. According to her experience, the fish had taken the bait.