Chapter 718

When Hua Qian learned that the Li Family in Jing City—the most reliable people for getting things done without the slightest whisper of a leak—had rejected her, she could not understand the reason at all.

They were offering an astronomical price.

Li Yuan had actually rejected business delivered right to his doorstep.

Although Li Yuan was not old, he was reliable and ruthless in his dealings.

In the past few years, under Li Yuan's hands, the Li Family had fared even better than under his parents.

But the matter of rejecting business delivered to his door was something she had never heard of.

With a grave expression, Hua Qian told Qiao Guanqing about this matter.

Qiao Guanqing clearly had not expected this either. "Rejected? Did he say why? Or does he think the money we offered is too little? I believe the price I can offer is one that Li Yuan rarely encounters."

"I asked, but he gave no reason, only saying that this was business Li Yuan personally rejected. Husband, we can only look for someone else. If we want this done without leaving a trace, we must find someone capable enough." Hua Qian frowned, looking troubled.

Could it be that Li Yuan knew Shu Xia was the woman Qiao Muting liked and dared not touch her?

That did not seem to be Li Yuan's style of doing things.

After all, Li Yuan was well-versed in such matters and would absolutely not leave a single trace.

But...

What was going on with Li Yuan?

After some deliberation, Qiao Guanqing personally called Li Yuan.

Ordinarily, it was not good to be publicly linked to Li Yuan and leave evidence behind, but at a time like this, he could not worry about that.

After a few rings, Li Yuan answered the phone.

"Li Yuan, this is your Uncle Qiao." Qiao Guanqing spoke in a gentle voice.

"Uncle Qiao, hello." Li Yuan was somewhat surprised when he received Qiao Guanqing's call, but he quickly guessed the reason.

Even when his parents were still alive, they had no contact with the Qiao Family.

Let alone Qiao Guanqing, as an elder, taking the initiative to call him.

Yet today he could take the initiative to call him; in all likelihood, the client for the business that had just been rejected was Qiao Guanqing.

Qiao Guanqing first gave a hum, then said, "I believe you have already guessed the reason I am calling you. It is indeed because you rejected my commission, and I want to know the reason."

Li Yuan had already guessed the reason and was not surprised by Qiao Guanqing's directness, so he said in a flat tone, "The reason is simple: Shu Xia is a benefactor to our Li Family."

"A benefactor?" Qiao Guanqing was very surprised; he clearly had not considered this possibility.

How could a country girl be a benefactor to the Li Family?

Or was this just an excuse from Li Yuan?

Li Yuan: "Yes."

After hanging up the phone, Qiao Guanqing was somewhat dazed. Seeing this, Hua Qian asked with some confusion, "Husband, what's wrong?"

It was rare to see Qiao Guanqing's expression so grave.

It was just a phone call to Li Yuan, after all.

Could it be that Li Yuan wouldn't even give Qiao Guanqing face?

"Do you know how Li Yuan answered me?" Qiao Guanqing asked with a sunken face.

Hua Qian could not guess and could only shake her head.

Qiao Guanqing sneered and said, "He said Shu Xia is a benefactor to their Li Family."

"A little girl in her twenties who doesn't know anyone in Jing City and only works in Gu Lao's team—how did she become a benefactor to the Li Family?" Hua Qian was very surprised.

She had met Shu Xia once; she was excessively beautiful, her personality did not seem flashy, and she might have some ability, which made her attractive to men.

Could it be that Li Yuan liked Shu Xia?

That was not very likely.