Chapter 183: Chapter 183

Hua Xiaomo initially wanted to break free, but considering his injury, she complied with his wish and rested her head on his shoulder...

But, was this really a shoulder she could rely on? Brother Long...

Hua Xiaomo closed her eyes, her long eyelashes fluttering nonstop, as if trembling along with her very soul.

"My dear Xiao Mo, my shoulders will always be there for you to lean on!" Qi Longbing said, his laugh exceptionally sinister. His angelically handsome face held a charm so captivating that one could easily lose their soul to it.

Hua Xiaomo kept her eyes tightly shut, not wanting to think about the seductive meaning behind his words. Yes, he was just trying to tempt me. These rich playboys always toyed with women using the same tricks. They frequently exploited their money and sweet nothings as weapons, flitting from one conquest to another, effortlessly playing with others’ bodies and souls...

Hua Xiaomo smiled, a full measure of scorn rising in her heart.

How many more days were left? Probably less than ten until the contract expired. Qi Longbing, you won’t control my life! I will definitely leave you! Leave completely!!

"I’m really a bit tired, President Qi. I’d like to go back early to rest," Hua Xiaomo said as she rose from his embrace. Though her eyes smiled, she easily averted her gaze, avoiding eye contact.

"Well... alright then. You do look tired, and it’s not even nine o’clock yet, so go back and rest early!" As Qi Longbing spoke, it was unclear whether he was reminding her or himself, but the underlying loss in his heart gradually surfaced.

Nine o’clock, not even nine o’clock, and she wanted to leave... Could it be that even now, he still hadn’t reached the depths of her heart? Hua Xiaomo, what kind of demon are you! Can’t you see how outstanding I, Qi Longbing, am—globally recognized as a handsome and wealthy, most eligible bachelor—or are you blind? No, that’s not it. She must have noticed me. It’s just that she needs some time; one month is really too short. I should be more understanding. I need to give her more time to slowly adapt to me, to slowly integrate into my life.

Having realized these things, Qi Longbing quickly swept the gloom from his handsome face. "Yu Bao, take Xiao Mo home!"

The man outside heard his voice and quickly pushed the door open to enter. "Yes, President Qi!"

Hua Xiaomo offered him a strained smile, but then, as if remembering something, she opened her bag before leaving and took out a carved glass cup. "President Qi, I brought this from the office. You like using this cup for your coffee, so I thought you might need it, and I brought it over."

"...Alright, put it on the table," Qi Longbing smiled. My dear Xiao Mo, it’s thoughtful of you to remember such things.

"President Qi, I’m leaving," Hua Xiaomo said, quickly turning around. Clutching her bag, she followed Yu Bao out of the hospital room.

Qi Longbing was left alone once more, enveloped by the solitude of the empty hospital room. He lay down and closed his eyes, his mind filled with her smile...

It was so cute, so charming, and so maddening it drove him to the brink of insanity... Hua Xiaomo... you really are a tormenting devil... I, Qi Longbing, have truly fallen under your spell.

Qi Longbing kept his eyes closed, yet the corners of his sensual lips curled into the most perfect smile...

The night was silent. The moon, entwined with black mist, shed a light that seemed to grow dim, its path appearing to deviate ever so slightly from its original trajectory.

"Thank you for driving me home, Mr. Yu," Hua Xiaomo said to him with a smile.

Yu Bao turned to look at her. "Hua Xiaomo, I should be the one thanking you. Having you by his side has made President Qi a lot happier, and it helps with his recovery."

Hua Xiaomo smiled noncommittally and waved her hand at him. "Okay. I’m getting out here. You should head back soon too."

Soon after, Hua Xiaomo watched as Yu Bao disappeared from sight.

A dark glint settled deep in her eyes. Not long after, she quickly made her way in a different direction.

Soon, she flagged down a taxi. "Driver, please take me to the Cops Aima Dynasty Club. Thank you."

Once a decision is made, perhaps there should be no further hesitation... Her life would definitely not be controlled by anyone ever again! Hua Xiaomo, Hua Xiaomo, you can certainly stake your life to win everything...

Sitting in the back seat, Hua Xiaomo closed her eyes tightly, her fists clenched. Her expression grew even more resolute.

「Cops Aima Dynasty Club」

Hua Xiaomo took the elevator directly to the third-floor basement, returning to the famous "Emma Show Field."

Returning to this place, Hua Xiaomo once again witnessed its splendor and prosperity. The flashing lights on stage were so dazzling they nearly blinded her.

Along with the opulence came the scent of cigar smoke, floating in the air.

Looking up, she saw that nearly every luxury box on the second floor was packed to capacity. Wealthy patrons lit cigars, flanked by Bunny Girls, enjoying the uniquely stimulating spectacle of "Super Mario’s" melee combat—an event that was both exceptionally curious and mentally exhilarating.

Hua Xiaomo’s eyes narrowed slightly as she swiftly scanned the crowd, soon spotting a familiar young woman.

The young woman had perhaps just left one of the private boxes and was weaving through the corridor when Hua Xiaomo, clutching her bag, quickly approached her.

"Hi, Ye Xiangxue, long time no see!" Hua Xiaomo greeted her with a smile. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭•𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮•𝘯𝘦𝘵

"You?" Ye Xiangxue was startled. Upon seeing the short-haired, charming, and stunningly attractive person before her, she could hardly recognize her.

"It’s me, Hua Xiaomo! Have you forgotten? Just over a month ago, I was drinking with you, remember?" Hua Xiaomo reminded her with a smile.

"Ah? You’re Miss Hua! It’s you, Miss Hua! Why are you here? Are you here with President Qi?" Ye Xiangxue looked at her with immense surprise, grabbing her by the elbow and looking her up and down.

Hua Xiaomo simply smiled and did not immediately respond.

"You had long hair the last time you were here. Now it’s short, and you look even more lovely and enchanting! I almost didn’t recognize you. You seem to have become even more of a glamorous and wealthy beauty! I’m so envious. President Qi must be treating you very well, right?" Ye Xiangxue said, her voice full of envy.

Hua Xiaomo sighed and after a moment said, "What glamorous and wealthy beauty! Don’t think so highly of me. I’m downright penniless!"

"’Completely broke. So poor that all I have left are these fists," Hua Xiaomo said, bumping her fists together. She squinted with a smile, then slung an arm around Ye Xiangxue’s shoulder. "Xiangxue, I want to be a ’Super Mario.’ Can you introduce me to the boss here?"