Ms. Bigshot Is Pampered by All novel Chapter 28

Chapter 28: Chapter 28 So What?

Chi Gui was reading a groundbreaking research paper on neurosurgical diseases, recently published by an international professor. The entire content was in English, yet she comprehended it effortlessly.

Engrossed in the paper, she suddenly heard a timid voice above her.

She instinctively frowned, then looked up, “Ah… it’s you… It’s nothing, don’t worry about it.”

Chi Gui’s voice was calm, showing neither impatience at being disturbed nor displeasure.

This relieved the girl, who then spoke up, “My name is Su Niannian… I left in such a hurry last time, I didn’t get to properly thank you. May I treat you to a meal?”

Chi Gui didn’t want to go.

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But just as she was about to refuse, she saw Su Niannian’s face tense up, as if she was about to faint, her eyes red, looking utterly pitiable.

Chi Gui let out an inward sigh, “Alright.”

She packed up her book and stood up to follow Su Niannian to the cafeteria.

Xingu did not follow but stayed in a suitable position, protecting her from the shadows.

Chi Gui and Su Niannian got their food and sat down at a table.

Chi Gui wasn’t one for idle chatter while eating.

Seeing her silence, Su Niannian didn’t dare speak either.

As they were almost done eating, in silence, Su Niannian clenched her fists and suddenly spoke up, “Um… you’re engaged to my brother, right?”

Chi Gui looked up.

Su Niannian grew more nervous, “I—I mean… Mrs. Su has always disliked my mother and me… Your help this time might affect your engagement to my brother…”

Chi Gui, “So?”

Su Niannian hesitated, then elaborated further, “My mom was actually my dad’s first wife… But eight years ago, in order to marry Mrs. Su, he used the medical expenses he provided my mother as leverage, forcing her to divorce…”

Chi Gui: …