Chapter 175: Chapter 175

"Don’t even mention that bastard Qi Lingfeng to me! You say he’s in Dubai, so he’s in Dubai? But do you know? I’ve already sent Uncle Qin to Dubai three or four times specifically, and he still hasn’t found him," Qi Haitian said, growing somewhat annoyed.

"No way... Has he vanished into thin air?" Qi Longbing was surprised to hear that Qi Lingfeng had disappeared. "Have you reported it to the police?" Google seaʀᴄh 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵※𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾※𝙣𝙚𝙩

"It’s no use reporting it. They can’t do anything about a missing person who isn’t a citizen of their own country," Qi Haitian replied, then sighed deeply. "Your aunt may not show it, but do you know how upset she is?

"She always sneaks away to cry in her room behind my back. She desperately hopes your brother Lingfeng will return home." Qi Haitian kept sighing.

Qi Longbing fell silent for a moment, looking at Qi Haitian. "Grandfather, you should have told me these things earlier."

Qi Haitian looked at him, his eyes glinting shrewdly. "How about this: if you can put aside your prejudices and help find your brother, I can be more lenient about your matters..."

Qi Longbing quickly digested this information and asked directly, "What do you mean? You think I have prejudices against Lingfeng?"

"Our Qi Family is a large clan with many businesses. Ah Bing, if your brother comes back, he will only help you; he won’t affect your position. He’s also a Qi family member. You should find him and bring him back," Qi Haitian said.

At this point, regardless of whether Qi Longbing’s true thoughts were clear, Qi Haitian simply hoped for a family reunion.

"Fine. I can find him. So, what do you mean by being more lenient, Grandfather? Are you allowing me to marry Hua Xiaomo?" Qi Longbing looked at him, a glint of cleverness in his eyes. If that was the case, this seemed like a rather good condition indeed!

As long as I can find Qi Lingfeng, Grandfather will drop the forced marriage and allow me to marry Xiao Mo... Haha, not bad at all!

However, Qi Haitian didn’t let Qi Longbing’s spirits lift just yet.

After thinking for a moment, Qi Haitian said, "You didn’t understand what I meant. By ’being more lenient,’ I mean allowing Hua Xiaomo and Pan Yutong to start from the same starting line and compete for you!"

"Good heavens... is there even a need for competition?" Qi Longbing found this so amusing that he started to laugh, but the excitement triggered a violent coughing fit that seized his chest. "COUGH, COUGH, COUGH..."

"Ah Bing, are you all right?" Qi Haitian said, patting his back with concern. "You need to take better care of yourself. You’ve been shot, and it will take some time to recover, you know? And don’t take matters with women so seriously. Taking them seriously will harm your health... and break your heart even more!"

Qi Longbing could only manage a smile at Qi Haitian’s earnest words. "I know, Grandfather. You don’t need to worry."

"How can Grandfather not worry? I’m concerned about you. I’m afraid you’ll encounter a woman like Su Yuner again..." When Qi Haitian mentioned her, his old face contorted with pain. He remembered very clearly how much harm Su Yuner had caused Qi Longbing.

"It’s not the same. Xiao Mo is completely different from her. Grandfather, you really don’t need to worry about me. I love her, and... she loves me too..." Qi Longbing said, but as he reached the last sentence, he began to feel a bit uneasy himself.

Does Xiao Mo truly love me?

"All right, stop thinking about those things for now. Get some good rest. I’ll have Uncle Qin find Yu Bao and Hua Xiaomo to take care of you. Are you happy with that?" Qi Haitian said with a smile as he patted his shoulder.

"Thank you for your care, Grandfather. I think my wound will heal very soon," Qi Longbing also replied with a smile.

Qi Haitian said nothing more. As he left the room, the glint in his aged eyes grew increasingly somber.

Hua Xiaomo, you’d better not be like that heartless Su Yuner and cause my precious grandson grief again, or this old man won’t let you off easily!

It wasn’t long before Hua Xiaomo and Yu Bao arrived at the top-tier VIP ward of Xie He Hospital in Uncle Qin’s car.

"Yu Bao, this time it was the Eldest Young Master who protected you, and it’s only because of him that the Old Master didn’t speak up. But you should know in your heart that you’ve truly disappointed us," Qin Feng said, clearly displeased.

"I’m sorry, Uncle Qin. It was all my dereliction of duty!" Sweat beaded on Yu Bao’s forehead once again.

"If there is a next time, I hope you take the initiative to disappear completely and never show your face before the Eldest Young Master again," Qin Feng said expressionlessly. This was his bottom line.

How could the helmsman of the Qi Family afford any mishaps? What a joke!

"Yes, yes, yes!" Yu Bao affirmed quickly.

"Go inside. Don’t keep the Eldest Young Master waiting any longer," Qin Feng said, then glanced at Hua Xiaomo but didn’t say anything to her. However, the look in his eyes carried a very cold meaning.

After Qin Feng left, Hua Xiaomo turned to Yu Bao and asked quietly, "Mr. Yu, this Uncle Qin seems to hold a high status in the Qi Family!"

"Don’t even talk about it. He’s a favored person by the Old Master’s side, the Chief Butler of the Qi Family, and he even holds shares in the Qi Family! Forget it; how he’s thriving is none of our business. We just need to do our jobs well," Yu Bao said, showing a clear understanding of his place.

"Don’t be so downhearted," Hua Xiaomo said with a light laugh. "I think President Qi holds you in high regard."

"Hua Xiaomo, I should be the one saying that to you. President Qi has a place for you in his heart, not me!" Yu Bao retorted, turning to her with a strange look.

Hua Xiaomo didn’t want to argue and simply smiled. "All right, let’s go in."

Upon entering the room, the first thing Hua Xiaomo saw was President Qi lying on the bed, dressed in patient attire.

At that moment, he had none of the overbearing presence of a CEO. He looked just like any other patient. No, he was a patient, one who needed to be well taken care of.

"You’ve arrived," Qi Longbing said with a smile to both of them.

"President Qi, please deduct all my bonuses and salary! It’s all right if you curse me or hit me. I, Yu Bao, am willing to accept all punishment!" Yu Bao approached Qi Longbing, bowed his head, and spoke quickly.

As a personal assistant—to put it plainly, his employer’s hired close-quarters bodyguard—he had let his employer get shot. This was an utter humiliation for him as a bodyguard!

"All right, I’ll punish you by making you take even greater care of me and my Xiao Mo in the future!" Qi Longbing said with a smile. His gaze swept from Yu Bao to the girl standing nearby, clearly observing her expression.

She wore a pink blouse with trousers and high-heeled shoes. Her short hair was styled in a deliberately messy yet fluffy way. With her slightly red lipstick and pale, delicate features, she was altogether a delightful sight, making one irresistibly want to get closer. He also noticed she was holding a fruit basket.

"Thank you, President Qi, for not punishing me. I will definitely work doubly hard, do my job well, and not disappoint you again," Yu Bao said gratefully.

"Okay, you can go out now. Let me talk with Xiao Mo alone," Qi Longbing said with a smile, quickly dismissing Yu Bao. He then looked at Hua Xiaomo. "Why are you standing so far away? Come and sit next to me."