Chapter 167: Chapter 167

As his words faded, Xia Shuangming’s finger quickly and suggestively touched the corner of her lip where he had kissed her. Then, with a swift leap, he dove into the white Maserati sports car and sped away.

Following him, a black Ferrari abruptly stopped right beside her.

The person inside the car quickly pushed the door open and got out.

Without a word, Qi Longbing walked toward her. Seeing her tied to the utility pole, he immediately frowned. Without a second thought, he untied the ropes, freeing her.

The next second, he pulled her into his arms. "Xiao Mo, why didn’t you answer my call just now? Do you have any idea how worried I was?" Qi Longbing furrowed his brows.

Hua Xiaomo’s head was buzzing. She quickly wriggled out of his embrace. "President Qi, how... how did you get here?"

"I received a call saying you were kidnapped," Qi Longbing said, his eyes holding a deep, dark glint.

"What? Kidnapped?" Hua Xiaomo was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood Xia Shuangming’s intention. "Did you... did you give them money?"

"Heh, my money? You think it’s that easy to get?" Qi Longbing chuckled. His hand playfully tapped her cheek as he teased, "It’s just that, I offer it to you, and you still don’t want it. Hua Xiaomo, what on earth do I have to do for you to be satisfied? Tell me."

"I..." Hua Xiaomo looked at him, momentarily mesmerized by the absolute warmth on his handsome face.

But in an instant, something came to mind, and her eyes darkened.

"President Qi, I’m tired. I want to go home and sleep," Hua Xiaomo quickly changed the subject.

Unexpectedly, he promptly replied, "Fine, I’ll sleep with you!"

But as soon as he saw the glare in her eyes, he let out a devilishly charming smile. Wrapping an arm around her, he brought her into his embrace, his sexy lips curled with a touch of reckless and arrogant amusement. "The moment I suggest sleeping with me, you get this tense? Relax. I’ll wait until you willingly climb into my bed."

Pah! Dream on! Hua Xiaomo cursed inwardly. But on the surface, she just smiled and didn’t respond.

Qi Longbing noticed the unusual look in her eyes but didn’t ask anything. He simply escorted her upstairs. Only when he saw her safely enter her apartment did he feel relieved.

The gentle smile that had graced his features moments before had vanished. He approached his car but didn’t get in right away. Instead, he quickly took out his phone and dialed a number.

"Yu Bao, trace a number for me. I want to know who had the audacity to touch my woman!" Qi Longbing’s eyes were clouded with a dark haze, his words icy cold.

"Also, from now on, twenty-four hours a day... you must stay within her line of sight. I don’t want there to be a next time."

Beads of sweat had already formed on Yu Bao’s forehead on the other end of the line.

CLICK. The call ended. Qi Longbing then drove off in the Ferrari. No matter who it was, even if he had to dig three feet underground, he would unearth them!

After Qi Longbing left, the white Maserati sports car was still parked in the dark corner by the roadside.

Xia Shuangming lit another cigarette, watching the car that had long since sped away, a thoughtful gleam flickering in his eyes.

I never expected that my elder brother, whom I haven’t seen in so long, would actually fall for *my* woman? However, destiny has already decided whose she is... and whose she shall be!

When it comes to snatching by force, by insidious means, or by ruthlessness... he is no match for me, Qi Lingfeng!

So, that was all just a little test to see if this elder brother of mine truly cared for her that much? Newest update provıded by 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹⟡𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⟡𝙣𝙚𝙩

Heh, interesting... Xia Shuangming raised one hand and effortlessly removed the platinum mask from his face, revealing a visage every bit as stunning as Qi Longbing’s.

Having shed the guise of Xia Shuangming, the gang leader, and reverted to his true identity as Qi Lingfeng, the Second Young Master of the Qi Family, he still felt somewhat unaccustomed to it.

However, the cigarette in his hand never rested.

He chain-smoked, as if only this could bring a moment’s pause to his chaotic and venomous thoughts.

The next day, Hua Xiaomo went to work as usual.

Around that time, Qi Longbing encountered something unexpected on his way to work that slightly altered his opinion of someone.

His car was about to enter the Qi Family’s underground parking garage when there was a jam at the entrance. It was caused by a novice driver with inadequate reversing skills.

And at that moment, there happened to be no security guards present.

"Yu Bao, go down and see what’s going on."

Suddenly, a young man standing outside the Qi Family building ran over. He volunteered to back the customer’s car out, clearing the lane.

Only then could Qi Longbing’s car smoothly enter the parking garage. As he got out, he saw the same young man running quickly towards him.

"President Qi, I am Wen Yajun—’Wen’ for warmth, ’Ya’ for elegance, ’Jun’ for handsome. I’m so glad I managed to wait for you here..." Before Wen Yajun, looking thrilled, could finish his second sentence, Yu Bao intercepted him, stopping him from getting any closer to Qi Longbing.

Qi Longbing merely glanced at him and, without another word, quickly headed to the elevator that went directly up from the basement.

Watching Qi Longbing walk away, Wen Yajun couldn’t help but turn to Yu Bao. "Brother Bao, you..."

"Who’s Brother Bao, kid? Don’t come here again. If you dare approach our boss like that again, I won’t be polite! Get lost!" Yu Bao’s voice became much harsher. After giving him a fierce shove, he too quickly entered the elevator.

Wen Yajun stood rooted to the spot, watching them both leave with a disappointed expression.

Inside the elevator, Qi Longbing suddenly spoke, his face unreadable, "That person is the one Xiao Mo asked you to help find a job for, right?"

"Yes, President Qi. You don’t need to bother with people like him!" Yu Bao said. After a moment of thought, he added, "If he truly had any ability, he could have entered the Qi Family through the HR department’s recruitment, instead of having Miss Hua speak to you. Wanting something for nothing—people like that have no special skills and are a dime a dozen."

"Is that so?" Qi Longbing let out a cold smirk. After a moment, a trace of enigmatic gravity settled on his stunningly handsome features. "And yet, out of everyone on the street, she was only willing to help him. Yu Bao, make the arrangements. If he’s willing, let him come in as security."

"This..." Yu Bao was surprised, not expecting Qi Longbing would allow that man into the Qi Family. "Understood."

The elevator doors opened. Qi Longbing, hands in his pockets, swiftly walked into his office. Unsurprisingly, that beautiful person had already arrived before him.

"President Qi, you’re here. I’ll go make you a cup of coffee," Hua Xiaomo said quickly.

Qi Longbing smiled, his expression exceptionally enigmatic and gentle. He took the coffee she had made for him and, looking at her still beautiful and delicate face, asked, "Did you miss me last night?"