When the female supporting role has a beauty system

Chapter 1234 Qiao Mai of the 1970s 2
Tan You declined to comment on this point. Although she severed ties between Qiao Mai and Guo Jiantao, she hadn't completely ignored Guo Wenshan over the years. Tan You felt she had fulfilled her responsibilities as a mother.

However, if being a parent means taking care of your child's emotions in everything and fulfilling all their wishes, then that's a form of kidnapping.

Qiao Mai doesn't drive, so she took a taxi to get there and another taxi back. However, she wasn't in a great mood, and as soon as she arrived at the dessert shop, she went straight into the kitchen.

The dessert shop is doing well, with a steady stream of repeat customers. Because they don't have the pressure of rent, Qiao Mai's prices are very reasonable. By closing time, the shop is always completely empty.

After the employees had all left work in the evening, Qiao Mai locked the shop door from the inside and stayed in the kitchen making pastries by herself.

After fiddling with the chocolates for a while, Qiao Mai finally stopped. Looking at the seven or eight kinds of desserts in front of her, including chocolate mochi, chocolate cookies, and chocolate cake, Qiao Mai felt much less frustrated.

"I've made so much, let's send some to Wenting and share some with the neighbors." It felt good to vent her emotions, but Qiao Mai was worried about how to distribute so many finished products.

She doesn't sell leftover snacks in her shop, except for cookies, of course.

So, Qiao Wenting, who was still working overtime late at night, received a heat bomb from Qiao Mai. As for Qiao Mai's claim of developing a new product, Qiao Wenting didn't believe a word of it.

As soon as Qiao Mai left, Qiao Wenting couldn't wait to ask, "President Tan, what's wrong with my mother?"

Tan You succinctly stated, "Her shop made some money this month, and she went to see Guo Wenshan this afternoon. She heard that you took over the company, and Guo Wenshan can't accept it."

Qiao Wenting paused for a moment: "No wonder she had that expression. Guo Wenshan has a really big face."

Tan You: "He and your mother are very similar at heart, both selfish egoists. It's right to think about yourself, but it's wrong to covet what others have."

Qiao Wenting nodded: "Not everyone thinks that way. I guess my mom will be upset for a long time this time."

Tan You: "That's her business. In my opinion, your mother is trying to have it all. It's already good enough that divorced couples can fulfill their responsibilities. Now she wants Guo Wenshan's unconditional devotion, which is a bit greedy."

"Feelings are a luxury, and so is family affection."

Qiao Wenting agreed with Tan You's statement: "I know, anyway, I will absolutely not give the company to Guo Wenshan."

“He wouldn’t have the face to come and ask for it,” Tan You said sarcastically. “At least Guo Wenshan has some shame; he wouldn’t dare to make such a scene in public. Besides, Qiao Mai is still alive. Even if it’s a division of the family property, it will only happen on the day she’s no longer here.”

Qiao Wenting chuckled: "If Guo Wenshan really dares to cause trouble, I'm not afraid of him. I was trained by you, do you think I can't control him?"

A look of relief crossed Tan You's eyes. "I'm quite happy to see you like this."

After Qiao Mai returned, she essentially separated from Qiao Wenting. Qiao Wenting lived in a villa closer to the company, making it easier for her to commute to work. Qiao Mai, on the other hand, moved to a residential complex under Tan You's name, which was very close to the municipal government.

Qiao Mai carried the snacks into the building and saw the elevator doors about to close. She quickly called out, "Wait a moment."

When she jogged closer, she found the elevator doors blocked, and a man standing inside. He appeared to be around forty years old, wearing a jacket, with a handsome and refined appearance.

Qiao Mai nodded to the man, "Thank you, could you please press the button for me? I'm not feeling well, I'm going to the seventh floor." The man's eyes fell on Qiao Mai, and after seeing the bags of snacks in her hands, he readily pressed the button for the seventh floor.

Qiao Mai glanced at the numbers on the elevator: "Thank you. Are you a resident on the eighth floor? I've never seen you before."

“Yes, I just moved here a week ago,” Gu Jingyue nodded. “Mr. Qiao, are you getting off work at this hour? You must be tired from work.”

“Excuse me, have we met before?” Qiao Mai looked up at him. She had read Tan You’s memories in detail and was certain that she had not seen this person in Tan You’s memories.

"I'm not President Qiao anymore. My daughter, Qiao Wenting, took over the company. I'm just the owner of a pastry shop now," Qiao Mai explained earnestly. She was just an ordinary woman with a limited perspective.

Faced with Gu Jingyue, a man of imposing presence even without anger, she subconsciously became somewhat reserved.

Gu Jingyue glanced down at the bag of pastries in Qiao Mai's hand: "I see it. I heard that President Qiao used to be a technician in a food factory. Is she going back to her old profession?"

"Hello, my name is Gu Jingyue, and I was recently transferred here to work."

Qiao Mai hurriedly put down her snacks and shook hands with the other person, a little flustered: "Hello, just call me Qiao Mai. I wouldn't say I'm going back to my old profession, I'm just doing something I really enjoy now."

Gu Jingyue clearly noticed Qiao Mai's restraint, and he smiled and said, "Being able to do what you love is the greatest happiness."

Qiao Mai was puzzled. Wasn't he happy now? Her eyes were filled with confusion as she looked at Gu Jingyue. Gu Jingyue looked at her and felt that Qiao Mai was too easy to understand. She didn't look like a tycoon who had once fought in the business world. All her emotions could be seen in her eyes.

Her eyes were red, as if she had been crying. And when she looked up at him, it seemed as if she only saw herself.

My eyes quickly swept over Qiao Mai's face. She was already 38 years old, but her face was as tender as a young girl's, without a single fine line.

He had been here for a week and had heard many rumors about this President Qiao, mainly about her talent and ability. But now Gu Jingyue realized that rumors could not be believed.

For example, right now, Gu Jingyue didn't see a trace of a strong woman's demeanor in Qiao Mai; what he saw was a very simple and easy-to-understand woman.

With a "ding," the elevator stopped, and Qiao Mai suddenly snapped back to reality. Having already stepped out of the elevator, Qiao Mai suddenly blocked the door.

Looking at the pastries handed to him, Gu Jingyue glanced at Qiao Mai, his eyes full of questions.

"These are chocolate bread and cakes I just made tonight," Qiao Mai said a little embarrassed. "I like to experiment with food when I'm in a bad mood, and I accidentally made too much tonight. These are definitely not leftovers from the store."

Gu Jingyue took the snacks from Qiao Mai: "Thank you, Qiao Mai. I've been working overtime until now and I just happened to be hungry."

Qiao Mai paused for a moment: "I should be thanking you. I was worried about where to send all these snacks today. I'll head back now. Thank you so much for today."

Stepping back out of the elevator, Qiao Mai gave him a slight nod before heading towards apartment 703. Gu Jingyue chuckled. So she lived downstairs? But he had to admit, this was the first time he'd encountered Qiao Mai in the week since he moved in.