Chapter 136: Chapter 136

A flicker of hesitation crossed Hua Xiaomo’s mind for an instant, then a cold light glinted in her eyes. With a swift movement, she shut the door with a BANG, securely locking them both inside the restroom.

The two men inside were startled and immediately rushed to the door, just as Brother Lan forcefully yanked at the handle, trying to open it.

Hua Xiaomo also pulled tightly on the door from outside, using all her shoulder strength.

"Disgusting men, I’ll let you taste my power!" Hua Xiaomo’s pretty, distinctive face was full of wicked smiles.

At that moment, the security personnel from "Paris Rainy Night," whom Qi Longbing had summoned, quickly arrived.

When Hua Xiaomo saw them coming, she suddenly released her grip. CRASH! The two men inside, having used too much force, stumbled and fell backward.

"What’s going on? What’s going on?" A group of security guards swarmed forward and quickly subdued the two men.

Qi Longbing immediately walked over to Hua Xiaomo. A heavy worry shadowed the depths of his eyes as he looked at her. "Xiao Mo, how are you?"

Hua Xiaomo smiled out of habit and shook her head. "President Qi, let’s go."

"Mm," Qi Longbing replied, his arm over her shoulder, the hand on it now applying a slight pressure.

A surge of thoughts washed over him in an instant.

It was at these odd moments that he realized even more how precious she was...

Yes, she had saved him; otherwise, who knows what would have happened just a moment ago?

They left "Paris Rainy Night," and the car drove straight to White House Villa.

When Yu Bao saw the swelling on Qi Longbing’s face, he was startled. "President Qi, what happened to you...?"

Qi Longbing glanced at him. "Encountered a couple of lowlifes at Paris Rainy Night..."

Yu Bao quickly made a mental note. Then he looked at Hua Xiaomo beside him; she appeared to be unharmed.

Perhaps this was the price of a hero saving a beauty! Yu Bao thought.

Qi Longbing shot him a glance, quickly seeing through his thoughts, a trace of embarrassment on his handsome face.

This was not about a hero saving a beauty; quite the opposite, it was a beauty saving a hero... Qi Longbing mused. But how could he admit out loud that he, Qi Longbing, needed Hua Xiaomo to save him? That was too embarrassing.

Qi Longbing took Hua Xiaomo’s hand firmly. "Let’s go. To my room."

Hua Xiaomo’s pretty face darkened slightly. Just as he turned to go upstairs, she stopped in her tracks.

"What’s wrong?" Qi Longbing turned back to look at her standing still.

"President Qi, have Aunt Wang bring down the medicine. I’ll apply it to you right here," Hua Xiaomo said.

Qi Longbing’s handsome face darkened. "Are you disobeying me again? If so, I’ll just carry you upstairs!"

Hua Xiaomo looked up at him, knitting her brows slightly. She felt somewhat emotional deep down, but right now she really didn’t want to argue with him any further.

Qi Longbing held onto her hand and laughed. "Don’t worry. Even if I am a wolf, I’m a gentle one, and I won’t resort to any tricks."

Hearing this, Hua Xiaomo immediately narrowed her eyes, as if she had just heard a hilarious joke.

"President Qi, I think if the other side of your face also got punched, the symmetry might make it look even more beautiful!" Hua Xiaomo laughed, her mood inexplicably brightening considerably.

"Oh, little woman, do you dare to hit me and try?" Qi Longbing also smirked, grabbed her elbow, and pulled her into his room without allowing any argument.

BANG! The door closed. The next second, Qi Longbing smiled at her and said, "You’ve worked hard today."

Hua Xiaomo quickly turned her face aside. That fleeting moment of good mood instantly plummeted, and a chill touched the corners of her eyes. However, she didn’t quickly move to leave, instead letting him continue to smile at her, her own eyes tightly shut...

Qi Longbing watched her with a smile, saying nothing. He seemed rather adorable at this moment. Her cheeks were translucent with a faint blush, and her eyes, like crescent moons, had beautiful lashes that trembled gently.

"Xiao Mo..." Qi Longbing murmured, smiling as he gently caressed her cheek. He took her hand and whispered in her ear, "I really do like you a lot!"

A wave of pleasure washed over him; he was very satisfied with her current tacit cooperation.

Hua Xiaomo, her face still averted, slowly opened her tightly shut eyes, a numb tremor running through her...

Suddenly, she remembered a saying.

"Before a man meets the man he likes, he always thinks he likes women," Hua Xiaomo slowly said.

Qi Longbing, who was lost in this ocean of tenderness, was taken aback by her words. He asked gently, his gaze on her face, "What do you mean by that?"

Hua Xiaomo met his gaze with a light smile. "President Qi, I have something to show you. I wonder if you’d be interested in seeing it?"

Qi Longbing looked at her, a sly glint in his eyes. His interest suddenly piqued by her, he tapped her delicate nose with his finger and asked, "What is it?"

Hua Xiaomo smiled as she swiftly moved away from him. Taking a disc from her bag with a mysterious smile, she asked, "Shall we watch it together?"

Qi Longbing chuckled. He hadn’t expected her to have the same idea. He quickly grabbed her hand, their fingers entwined, gazing at her with deep affection. "Okay, let’s go watch it at the top of the tower!"

Hua Xiaomo’s eyes also crinkled with laughter. Saying nothing more, after applying the medicine for him, she joined him in the car headed to the high tower.

The starlit tower top was still a nebula-like sea of silver, dazzlingly beautiful and captivating.

Standing here felt like being in the heights of space, merging with the beautiful night.

The portraits of Venus and War God and their sculptures were still there, along with that unfinished painting, as if awaiting their return to add another significant stroke...

To make the beautiful artwork even more vivid and wonderful.

Soon, Qi Longbing took the disc and turned on the large ceiling screen. Before long, the movie began.

Qi Longbing comfortably settled down, reclining right next to her, resting his head on her lap. His other hand playfully caressed her calf, his voice soft and lingering. "Xiao Mo, I haven’t felt this happy in a long time..." ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡•𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮•𝕟𝕖𝕥

Hua Xiaomo didn’t respond, her gaze fixed on the screen. This was the disc Zhou Xiyang gave her, but she really doubted if such a disc would actually be useful.

Looking at the man lying beside her, he didn’t seem to have any particular leanings in *that* direction at all.

"Just watch. Maybe you’ll feel even better," Hua Xiaomo replied.

Qi Longbing chuckled twice but didn’t answer. His gaze also turned towards the ceiling of the tower, appreciating this ’blockbuster’ Hua Xiaomo had brought him.

Perhaps, when emotions run deep, everything just feels natural!

Hua Xiaomo said nothing, simply joining him in watching the movie.

As expected, modern romance dramas couldn’t avoid melodrama—stories about two men in love, later complicated by a female lead who comes between them. When they were about halfway through, it began to show particularly engaging scenes.

She wondered why he only smiled faintly before turning his head away, no longer watching the screen but gazing at the scenery nearby. He must be thinking something, she mused. He probably doesn’t know how this movie makes him feel. Or perhaps he can’t quite sort out his own thoughts. But the film is already playing, and it continues to play.

But watching this film with him was indeed awkward. If it were up to her, she definitely wouldn’t want to watch a movie with him!