Chapter 2304: At the Gala

Editor: Atlas Studios

“The children have grown up and the three of them can play with one another. They don’t need me to accompany them all the time. My grandfather is with them since they are so rarely at home,” Qiao Mei said.

The children were always either overseas or out of town and their time in the capital was especially limited. Even though Qiao Mei stayed by the children’s side every day, she also had to bring them out to visit various families.

According to Sister Feng, the three children’s schedules were even more packed than their mother’s schedule! Furthermore, the Xia family also wanted to start to nurture them, so it was useless for Qiao Mei to be with them during that time. She already had Da Zhuang and Xiao Zhuang to protect the children and ensure their safety.

“Are you still going to Country M? Or perhaps other countries,” Qian’e said.

“Why do you say that?” Qiao Mei asked curiously.

Qian’e stared at Qiao Mei for a long time and sighed. She actually had her own selfish motives.

“I just feel that you will travel again. You won’t stay in the capital forever. The main thing is that I also want to go overseas to take a look. To be honest, I’ve never even been out of the province before. I want to take a look at the outside world,” Qian’e said.

“I’m here today to help you organize the work matters. We can go traveling and have some fun together,” Qiao Mei said.

Qian’e finally found Qiao Mei’s invitation card to the gala tonight. She handed it to Qiao Mei and said, “I’ll try to squeeze some time out for a holiday. However… Nan Dong is also going to the event tonight. Do you… want to bring a male companion along?”

Qiao Mei had never even thought about this issue. She did not really have any close male friends in this country. Even if there were, the people she knew would not go to an event like a gala. After thinking about it, she felt that Gao Long was probably the most suitable person.

“Yes, if you hadn’t reminded me, I would have forgotten about this,” Qiao Mei said.

“Go home and get changed. I can settle everything here. As for you! I bet you haven’t even chosen a gown yet! You take so much time every time,” Qian’e said disdainfully.

“Alright, alright! I’ll go back now! Is there a dress code for the gala?” Qiao Mei asked.

“It’s a masked event. The attendees at the charity gala tonight are all supposed to be anonymous. The organizer will hand out masks tonight,” Qian’e said as she busied herself with work.

Qiao Mei nodded. She did not want to distract Qian’e anymore. She just needed to know that Nan Dong would also be at the event tonight. Now she needed to have a camera on standby so that she could secretly take a photo of Nan Dong for Yao Nian.

After prepping for the entire afternoon, Qiao Mei ended up dressing very simply. She only wore a navy blue evening gown with a string of pearls and took off all her other jewelry.

After Gao Long received Qiao Mei’s call, he turned up outside her house on time. It had been many years since he last attended a gala. During the time when he was crippled, no wealthy family was willing to befriend the Gao family. Even if Gao Long accepted any invitation and turned up at any event, he would still be a laughing stock there. He would only end up embarrassing himself.

“Uncle, you look so handsome all dressed up. Is it my elder cousin’s handiwork?” Qiao Mei teased.

Gao Long said smugly, “Of course. I wear whatever she wants me to wear.”

“Let’s go. It’s a charity auction tonight. If there’s anything you like, just bid for it. You can put it on my tab,” Qiao Mei said generously.

“Then I won’t stand on ceremony. Set me a limit so that I know the maximum amount I can spend. I don’t want to bankrupt you!” Gao Long said.

“Uncle, you can give it a try and see if I’ll go bankrupt,” Qiao Mei said confidently.

With the assets she owned in Country M, she might not have that much available capital there. However, there was no need to worry about such things back in this country. Even if anyone could really empty out Qiao Mei’s family fortune, she could still sell the “divine medicine” at a high price. She would just organize an auction and sell it to the highest bidder.

Gao Long drove to the guild hall with Qiao Mei in tow. The moment Qiao Mei got out of the car, she immediately attracted everyone’s attention. Even though she was dressed simply, her beauty was still outstanding.

“Are you so popular in the capital?” Gao Long asked with a smile.

“It’s also my first time attending a gala. Perhaps… I’m just too well-known,” Qiao Mei said.

A service staff from the gala came over to Qiao Mei and Gao Long with a tray containing two masks. He said respectfully, “Madam, sir, these are your masks.”

Qiao Mei picked up the silver mask with white feathers. When she coupled it with her outfit, she looked especially unapproachable. Gao Long smiled dotingly, picked up the rose gold mask and put it on. The service staff seemed slightly surprised before he left quietly.

“Uncle, you don’t blame me for being willful?” Qiao Mei said.

“You can do whatever you want. After all, I’m spending your money today. To receive a favor is to sell one’s liberty. I am aware that I should accord you some respect,” Gao Long said.

The two of them took a look around before the service staff led them to their seats.