You’re So Fierce. I’m Terrified

Li Yan most definitely sounded like he was warning Qiao Mu; his imposing aura sent a chill down Qiao Mu's spine. 

Qiao Mu thought that her ability to counterattack had already reached the point of perfection after all these years in the Qiao family. Regardless of how Yu Tingyun and her daughter treated her, she could always handle them with ease. She had attained such capabilities after being bullied time and time again. 

But she was completely powerless when she stood before Li Yan right at that moment. 

His words "you should understand" had an endless list of interpretations! 

But Qiao Mu really did not want to understand! 

Qiao Mu's heart beat furiously as she lowered her head submissively, "Uncle, you're so fierce. I'm scared of you." 

It was true that she was scared. She was not afraid of his fierce attitude, but his propensity to capitalize on her trifling transgression!

It was absolutely impossible for her to come clean. If the Qiao family knew about her sights on the three hundred thousand RMB, not only would Yu Tingyun be angry, she would be facing her father's wrath too. Her father had clearly told her before that she was not allowed to meet her mother, the woman who had sold her off before! 

Li Yan squinted his black eyes and retracted the coldness in his eyes. The little thing looked nervous. It seemed like she was truly frightened by him. 

But if he did not give her some warning, she would never remember that she was never allowed to lie to him! 

The corners of Li Yan's lips curved up as his expression returned to normal. "Say, what do you want to do with the money?" 

She had already said she was scared, but he was still forcing her to confess! Did he still have any conscience left in him? 

Qiao Mu ground her teeth and abruptly leaped off Li Yan's lap. Her small face was completely flushed with anger, as if only anger could drown out the fear at the very core of her heart. 

She pointed at his face, "Li Yan, don't go too far! What rights do you have to question me? If worse comes to worst, I'd rather not have the money!" 

Li Yan's expression was once again frozen over like cold ice. The curves on the corner of his mouth were still there, but the smile had turned into something terrifying. 

Qiao Mu could not help but tremble. She knew that she had pulled the last straw and angered him, so she must take advantage of the situation and run away! 

Right at this moment, someone pushed open the office door. 

"Li Yan, that batch of goods from South Africa…" 

The man who suddenly came in choked on his words when he saw the scene in the office.

In the office, Li Yan's complexion was ashen from anger, and standing opposite him was a furious young woman who was… pointing at his nose? 

God, was he hallucinating? Which woman on earth possessed the faculties to treat this man like so? 

Qiao Mu turned around and saw the newcomer staring at them dumbfoundedly. To her, he was like an angel who made his timely appearance to save her! 

Qiao Mu took advantage of the situation as she turned around and ran outside, "I've said what I needed to say. Goodbye!" 

Qiao Mu took a few steps forward before she turned around and returned. She quickly picked up the shopping card on the table and waved it before Li Yan, "It's a waste if I don't take this. Now we're even!" 

It was as if a layer of cold frost covered Li Yan's face. He pursed his lips while he looked at that little thing's unyielding arrogant attitude in front of him. 

The next second, Qiao Mu escaped the office with all the haste she could muster. 

Qiao Mu only started to relax when she arrived before the elevator. God, she almost thought she was going to die in Li Yan's office without a chance of leaving his office again! 

This man had already known that she was not getting the money to buy luxury items. He did not expose her, but he was forcing her to her wit's end so she could come clean herself! 

He was simply too treacherous! 

She actually came over happily to get the money. She was truly incredibly stupid! 

*

The atmosphere in Li Yan's office was extremely tense. 

The man who barged in stood stiffly with one hand on the doorknob and carefully spoke up, "Big brother, we can discuss the matter on another day. I'll leave you be first…" 

Li Yan looked up, his gaze cold, "Why, Ling Xi, would you want to leave, having interrupted me already?"