Chapter 148: Chapter 148

Thinking of Xiao Mo, he couldn’t fall asleep. Yes, he always felt he had to return. Get full chapters from 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩·𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢·𝔫𝔢𝔱

He knew Hua Xiaomo was waiting for him. If he didn’t return, she would be deeply disappointed, and he didn’t want to see her upset. This whole situation saddened him, but what could he do? Although he had betrayed her, he still couldn’t bring himself to blame her.

Hua Xiaomo shifted her gaze and, expressionlessly, picked up the sobering soup from the table and walked over.

"President Qi, this is the sobering soup Aunt Wang prepared for you. Please have some," Hua Xiaomo said softly, crouching down.

As if hearing some kind of summons, Qi Longbing slowly opened his eyes. Lying on the couch, he squinted at the woman before him.

At this moment, she seemed very constrained, her eyes still indistinct beneath her tousled hair. However, he could imagine her current feelings.

Heh, how could he possibly sleep at such an exciting moment?

"How can I drink if you hold it like that? Help me up," Qi Longbing said with a wan smile.

Hua Xiaomo hesitated for a moment but still extended an arm. Qi Longbing cooperated seamlessly, lifting his head and neck slightly so her arm could slip through.

Supporting his weight, she helped him sit up and brought the bowl of soup to his lips. However, he seemed to have no intention of taking it.

"Feed me," Qi Longbing said, a charming smile playing on his lips. This woman in front of me is becoming more and more adorable.

Hua Xiaomo remained silent but did as he instructed. She brought the bowl to his petal-like lips and slowly fed him the soup.

Whether due to extreme thirst or some other reason, he drank the entire bowl.

Just as Hua Xiaomo was about to release him and put the bowl down, THUD! The bowl hit the floor with a clatter.

But this was bound to happen, so why even think about it? Staying in his room... what else could possibly happen? But... but if only there was some way to change his mind about this.

"President Qi, about that SIM card incident... can you pretend it never happened?" Hua Xiaomo asked, looking at him, her amber eyes tinged with a slight gravity.

Qi Longbing chuckled, his eyes crinkling into crescents. His stunning face was all smiles as he spoke, his voice thick with a drunken haze, "Hua Xiaomo... do you still not understand?"

"..." Hua Xiaomo stayed silent, her eyes fixed on the thoroughly intoxicated man. Yet, he hadn’t completely passed out.

Right now, though, she almost wished he would just faint.

The thought had barely formed when a bitter smile touched Hua Xiaomo’s lips. What difference would fainting make? Tomorrow... who knows what tomorrow will bring? Would that cold, unforgiving prison cell end up confining both her and her future?

Hua Xiaomo felt a pang in her heart, words failing her as if trying to quell its frantic beating.

"Since you, Hua Xiaomo, still haven’t grasped the situation, what are you doing here? You can leave!" Qi Longbing sneered, his tone growing noticeably colder.

To be blunt, if he, Qi Longbing, had to resort to forcing someone, it would be utterly humiliating.

Hua Xiaomo’s pretty face alternated between pale and flushed at his words. After a long moment, she took a deep breath, slowly leaned closer, and forced a smile. "President Qi, please don’t be angry! I was just... just a little worried, that’s all."

"Worried about what?" Qi Longbing asked, amused. A soft smile graced his stunningly handsome face, yet it carried an undercurrent of beautiful gloom. Despite this, his lips curved into a smile of almost angelic perfection.

Hua Xiaomo gazed at him, feeling dizzy. She had to admit, he was an incredibly beautiful man, almost unnervingly enchanting.

Her delicate face, with its exquisitely sculpted features, was framed by short, wispy hair. Black, gleaming studs adorned her visible earlobes. She had a pointed chin, and her lips—a vivid crimson that paradoxically hinted at paleness—resembled a bud poised to bloom.

Qi Longbing’s gaze fell upon her lips, his eyes narrowing to slits.

Truly beautiful! He couldn’t help but recall certain words he had uttered in the past.

At that very moment, memories of his grandfather surfaced—his grandfather’s words, his admiration.

His grandfather had often said how much he genuinely liked him. He had a good feeling about this grandson, who was hardworking and had made their company incredibly successful, earning a fortune. Not only that, but his grandson was also strikingly handsome and a smooth talker. In every respect, his grandfather was thoroughly pleased with him.

Furthermore, the entire Qi Imperial Court depended on Qi Longbing, who truly possessed a keen business mind. He managed the company exceptionally well and, in some respects, had an excellent temperament.

In short, his grandfather was satisfied with every aspect of Qi Longbing. He was adept at managing the company. Although strict with subordinates, he was an outstanding CEO. His grandson was his pride, better than anyone else. Indeed, any woman who married him would be incredibly fortunate.

So, marrying him truly was a stroke of immense fortune, wasn’t it? His grandfather hadn’t been wrong. He wished the woman before him would marry him, but a nagging doubt remained—would she even be willing?

"Hua Xiaomo, marry me," Qi Longbing said suddenly, a gentle light shining in his eyes. He looked at her with an alluring smile, hoping she would understand his feelings. He felt she was a good match for him; he understood her personality. He was willing to make her the young mistress of the Qi Family.

He wanted her to build a wonderful future with him. Of course, he hoped she genuinely liked him too. He wished they could live happily together, perhaps even have several children and share a joyful life. He would take care of them all, ensure their happiness, and provide them with a blissful existence. Ultimately, he just wanted everyone around him to be happy. He wasn’t sure what this woman before him was thinking, but he felt an urgent need to make his intentions clear. Naturally, he would prefer it if she agreed on her own. Her acceptance would be the best possible outcome because he genuinely liked her. He was discovering more and more of her good qualities, and these qualities captivated him further. In short, he felt she was perfect for him, and he wanted to marry her.

Hua Xiaomo was startled. She looked at Qi Longbing. She hadn’t expected him to say such things. But did he really want to marry her? This was laughable. She didn’t like him; she definitely wouldn’t marry him. The one she liked was Brother Long, and she would only ever marry Brother Long.