The traveling frog is living a carefree life in the Marvel universe.

She has always presented herself as a cute and fiery girlfriend to Zhao Qiping, and has never shown her vicious side.

Now that her true colors had been exposed, she was truly frightened, and Zhao Qiping immediately turned and left.

“My dear sister, is it really necessary for you to keep pretending in front of us like this?” Qu Lianjie shook his head and said, “You can fool us and you can fool yourself, but have you forgotten that your group of spoiled brat friends confessed everything under the interrogation of Yao Bin’s parents? Otherwise, why would Yao Bin’s parents have come to our dad?”

"I have to say, Yao Bin is quite loyal. He didn't betray you, otherwise you would have been detained for at least a few days. No wonder that for so many years, whenever you encounter any problems, you always go to Yao Bin for help. And Yao Bin, as soon as he finds out that you are in trouble, will definitely come running over to help you solve them."

Qu Lianjie had no good feelings towards Yao Bin, because this guy, together with Qu Xiaoxiao, had tricked him many times, and that stepmother was always blowing pillows... If it weren't for Qu Yongquan being a little sexist, and his grandmother being even more sexist, Qu Lianjie didn't know how many times he would have lost in this battle for the family property.

"Xiaoxiao, I'm not trying to criticize you, but you've had thirty or forty boyfriends already, why don't you give Yao Bin a chance? You're a good match, and he likes you so much. Wouldn't it be great if you were together? You'd be such a perfect couple!"

Qu Lianjie then sighed.

"asshole!"

Qu Xiaoxiao's heart skipped a beat. Qu Lianjie, that guy, actually... actually exposed her for being so emotional.

She must know that in East Asian societies, men, to varying degrees, have some aversion to this kind of thing, and Zhao Qiping, as long as he is a man, will be no exception.

But how did Qu Lianjie find out about this?

Qu Xiaoxiao glanced at Bai Ye.

Needless to say, it must have been this guy who told Qu Lianjie.

Now that I've run into them here, could it be that these two have teamed up to deal with me?

"Qu Lianjie!" Qu Xiaoxiao immediately turned hostile: "Don't slander my innocence. You haven't even sorted out your own mess of illegitimate children yet, and you still have the nerve to go around spreading rumors in front of others."

"Whether you're spreading rumors or not, you know it yourself." Qu Lianjie chuckled and said, "But to be honest, my dear sister, you have quite the taste. I wouldn't say anything if you dated a white boyfriend while studying abroad, but I never expected you to even date a black man... To be honest, I've been competing with you for most of my life, and in this respect, I admit defeat and concede defeat. Apart from not having such a heavy taste... Aren't you afraid of getting diseases?"

Chapter 277 The Great Artist Qu Xiaoxiao

"Mr. Qu!" Zhao Qiping interrupted Qu Lianjie, his face grim as he said, "I don't care what your relationship with Xiaoxiao is, but could you please watch your words in public?"

After speaking to Qu Lianjie, Zhao Qiping said to Qu Xiaoxiao:

"Xiaoxiao, I'm not feeling well right now, so I probably can't eat this meal. Could you give me a ride?"

Regardless of whether Qu Lianjie's words were true or not, someone like Zhao Qiping, with his sense of pride, would never stand by and watch Qu Lianjie publicly execute Qu Xiaoxiao.

So he wasn't so gossipy as to want to keep listening, and instead made a quick decision to invite Qu Xiaoxiao to leave.

Qu Xiaoxiao had been confused by Qu Lianjie's words, but upon hearing Zhao Qiping's words, she felt as if she had seen a savior. Her eyes sparkled as she looked at Zhao Qiping and nodded firmly.

"Ok!"

Qu Xiaoxiao took Zhao Qiping's arm and left temporarily.

Qu Lianjie asked in confusion:

"Is that kid out of his mind? I told him that Qu Xiaoxiao is having so much fun and has such heavy tastes, but he still doesn't shy away from getting so close to her. Is he really not afraid of catching a disease, or is he after the inheritance that Qu Xiaoxiao will inherit?"

"Perhaps it's true love?"

Bai Ye smiled.

He did provide Qu Lianjie with some information, but Qu Lianjie was really ruthless. He so blatantly exposed Qu Xiaoxiao's true nature in front of his sister's boyfriend. That's why they say that the richest families are the most ruthless. They will do anything for the sake of inheritance!

“True love? Hah!” Qu Lianjie sneered and said, “These days, where is there any true love? Everyone is looking for money and making a fortune.”

"By the way, where's what I asked for?"

Qu Lianjie reached out his hand to Bai Ye.

"for you."

Bai Ye tossed an envelope to Qu Lianjie:

"Use it however you like, it's none of my business anyway."

Qu Lianjie took it out and looked at it:

"Haha, thanks."

After thanking Bai Yequ, Qu Lianjie turned to leave, revealing his ungrateful attitude of "using people when needed and discarding them when not needed."

"Damn it, I did you such a big favor, and you didn't even pay the bill before leaving. Do you really think I'm a sucker?" Bai Ye looked at Qu Lianjie's hurried departure and shook his head with a smile: "I used to feel a little guilty for taking advantage of you. Since you've already done this, you can't blame me."

The information he gave Qu Lianjie was definitely not as explosive as what he showed Yao Bin. At most, it was just information about what Qu Xiaoxiao's boyfriends were like, and it didn't involve real... action movies.

After all, if Bai Ye were to distribute such a thing indiscriminately, it would not only violate the law, but Zhao Qiping would probably not believe it at all and would also think that Bai Ye was somewhat despicable. However, if it were handed over to Qu Lianjie to handle, it would be a different story. This guy would definitely want to completely bring down Qu Xiaoxiao even more than Bai Ye.

"Qu Lianjie... you're no better than Qu Xiaoxiao, big brother, don't talk big." Bai Ye chuckled and said, "Don't you even use your pig brain to think this through? I can find dirt on Qu Xiaoxiao, but I don't know how I could find dirt on you?"

We left the restaurant.

Zhao Qiping let go of Qu Xiaoxiao's hand and walked ahead.

"Dr. Zhao! Dr. Zhao!"

Qu Xiaoxiao quickly caught up and stood in front of Zhao Qiping, saying anxiously:

"Don't listen to that bastard Qu Lianjie's nonsense! He's gone to any lengths to fight for the family fortune. He's said all sorts of slanderous things about me without any regard for the fact that I'm his own sister!"

Zhao Qiping stopped in his tracks, staring directly into Qu Xiaoxiao's eyes, and said:

"I don't believe him yet, but... are you really that honest?"

It's important to know that Zhao Qiping also comes from a highly educated family and is a highly intelligent person himself. How could he not see that while Qu Lianjie's words might have exaggerated or fabricated some parts, they were definitely not baseless. Qu Xiaoxiao must have been given some leverage by Qu Lianjie, otherwise Qu Lianjie wouldn't have been so unscrupulous, domineering, and arrogant.

"I..." Qu Xiaoxiao was speechless. After hesitating for a long time, she said, "Okay, I have indeed had a few boyfriends, but that can't be considered my fault, can it? We're not living in feudal times anymore. People can't still hold onto that old idea of ​​'chastity arches,' can they?"

“Of course I don’t have that kind of thought.” Zhao Qiping asked seriously, “But I’m curious to know, how many boyfriends have you had?”

Some men might view women as their personal possessions, needing to be examined to determine "how many times" they've been with someone. A woman who has had multiple relationships is considered his "thing" that has been used by others. This kind of thinking objectifies women, treating them as "objects," things that are permanently depreciated once used. Under this logic, various forms of disdain arise: disdain for having slept with men, disdain for not having big enough breasts, a slim enough waist, fair enough skin, being too fat, etc. Under this all-encompassing scrutiny, many women have accepted this gaze.

Does having many romantic relationships make you dirty?

Zhao Qiping thought seriously: No.

Someone who loves you won't care about your past; they'll only cherish your present. Someone who doesn't love you will always find excuses to criticize you. A person who truly understands love won't try to change their partner; they'll accept them as they are and love them for who they are.

Even Zhao Qiping, who is no longer Chu Nan, has dated three girlfriends so far.

but.

Having had several unsuitable relationships is a completely different matter from someone indulging in promiscuous sex.

Qu Xiaoxiao felt a little guilty, lowered her head and thought for a moment before saying:

"It should be...eighteen..."

Zhao Qiping's expression changed slightly.

Qu Xiaoxiao quickly said:

"I may not have handled every relationship perfectly, but I was serious about them all."

"Are you... are you really bothered by this?"

Zhao Qiping was a little confused.

Suddenly I heard this reply.

He's only dated three girlfriends, and he never even got on a boat with the other one, but Qu Xiaoxiao has eighteen boyfriends?

No wonder he'd been acting like an artist lately. He'd assumed it was Qu Xiaoxiao's natural talent, and out of a sense of compassion, he hadn't said anything more.

"Let me calm down!"

Zhao Qiping is trying to digest it.

If I say I care about this, it seems like I'm being a bit of a jerk; but if I say I don't care, I'm just lying to myself.

If what Qu Xiaoxiao said is true, it certainly doesn't qualify as a romantic relationship, but it's still teetering on the edge of danger.

Zhao Qiping genuinely believes that women who have dated a few boyfriends aren't necessarily bad. Some might fall in love at first sight, others develop feelings over time. He mentally grades them: failing, passing, good, or excellent. He doesn't reject them all, but considers the depth of each relationship. He also needs to objectively evaluate himself, setting a ranking to balance his choices. No one is perfect; we can only choose the best option, rather than being lost and confused.

"Dr. Zhao, a lot has indeed happened today. If we continue talking now, we might easily lead the conversation into a dead end. I think we should both calm down for a while before we meet again!"

Qu Xiaoxiao understood that forcing Zhao Qiping to make a statement at this moment would only sow the seeds of resentment in his heart, even if he chose to endure it. It would inevitably erupt at some point. So, everyone should separate and let Zhao Qiping think things through on his own.

and……

She still needs to go back and deal with the fact that Bai Ye and Qu Lianjie, those two bastards, have teamed up.

She lied to Zhao Qiping about her boyfriend, of course; otherwise, she would have been in deep trouble.

When she first went to study in Europe and America, she was young and extremely rebellious. With the help of bad classmates, she did a lot of outrageous things. But that was in a foreign country, and nobody knew her. She packed her bags and went back to China, and naturally, she lost everything.

Moreover, this kind of thing is nothing special over there. She has a very good senior classmate, an American of Chinese descent named Kelly. Her parents are both highly educated, and she also did a lot of rebellious and outrageous things. But after graduating, didn't she still become a famous artist? Artists are always different from ordinary people.

Times have changed. We can't judge people with worldly eyes anymore. Can't we learn to appreciate art?

After separating from Zhao Qiping.

Qu Xiaoxiao stormed back to Ode to Joy and pounded on Bai Ye's door.

"Open the door, you scumbag! Open the door right now! Stop hiding, the security guard downstairs already told me you were back."

"Who are you calling a scumbag?"

Bai Ye opened the door with a cold expression.

Qu Xiaoxiao blurted out:

I'm going to curse you!

"Yes, that scum insulted me!" Bai Ye sneered and said, "You're the one who instructed Yao Bin to have people gang up on me. Do you think you can hide this from anyone? Qu, you scoundrel, you don't actually think that just because you can have people gang up on me, I can't fight back, do you? What era are we living in? What are you thinking? Do you really think you're some kind of celestial being and everyone else is some lowly commoner?"

"Yao Bin... Yao Bin's matter..." Qu Xiaoxiao choked, then said, "How can you, a grown man, have the nerve to argue with a woman like me? Are you even a man?"

"What are you saying?" Bai Ye said, "Why are men superior to women? Times have changed. Don't you understand gender equality? How dare you still spout your patriarchal ideas? I have always fully respected women and treated them as equals. Anyone who dares to scheme against me, regardless of gender, will definitely retaliate. The kind of talk you just said is enough to get you expelled from the ranks of women!"

"Speechless now? If you're speechless, then shut up! You started this yourself, so don't cry and scream that you can't take it anymore. Also, stop banging on my door. If you do it again, I'll call the police and let them talk to you."

After Bai Ye finished speaking, he slammed the door shut with a "bang." He and Qu Xiaoxiao had nothing more to say to each other.

"Fine, you surnamed Bai, you and your grandma just wait!"

Qu Xiaoxiao uttered a harsh remark:

"Let's wait and see! Let's see who can't stay in Shanghai first!"

With assets worth hundreds of millions, she really didn't believe she couldn't handle Bai Ye.