Relying on his charm and silver tongue, Miao Cong was usually adept at coaxing Qiao Wei, making her happy and achieving his aims. But this time, his usual tactics were failing him.
He could sense something was amiss from Qiao Wei's demeanor and quickly shifted his approach, trying to win her favor once more. Eventually, he succeeded in making her smile again.
With Qiao Wei's mood improved, he discreetly sought out information about the current situation.
It was in Qiao Wei's nature to keep her grievances and family issues closely guarded, and the distance between them in Fujian Province had helped them avoid much discussion about their strained relations with Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan.
However, with Shao Yunduan's recent arrival and Officer Qiao's emotional response, coupled with Madame Qiao's jealousy and troublemaking, the situation had taken a turn. Qiao Xuan, a name Qiao Wei had long neglected, was now resurfacing in her life, bringing new complications and challenges.
