Chapter 215: Chapter 215

"So it’s not about waiting obediently like you said, is it?" Hua Xiaomo looked at him, unapologetically countering his words. Her amber eyes held a shadowed beauty in their depths; whether it was resentment or something else she couldn’t control, she didn’t know. But she understood now that she had to leave immediately; she couldn’t continue to be with this man.

Upon hearing this, Qi Longbing laughed again. "Sweetheart! I never said I would wait obediently. Waiting... well, it has many interpretations. Staying put is just the dumbest way. I prefer to take the initiative, to actively pursue the person I like..." As he spoke, he smiled, looking at her face. "Do you know? You make me involuntarily want to laugh..."

"President Qi..." Hua Xiaomo fell silent for a moment, saying nothing more, but her heart sank with a complex feeling.

"What? Is there something you want to tell me? I’m listening."

Hua Xiaomo struggled internally before finally saying, "...You’ll regret it."

"...HEH!" Qi Longbing chuckled and looked at her. What she said was truly amusing. No one had ever told him he would regret something. Of course, he definitely wouldn’t regret his actions; he had already decided how he wanted things to be. His thoughts were mature, not at all childish.

Soon, Qi Longbing’s voice came over softly, "Losing you... that’s what I would regret..."

Hua Xiaomo felt her heart twist, but ultimately, she remained silent.

After a while, her low voice broke through, "Take me home, please. I’m tired."

"Sure!" Qi Longbing replied cheerfully, taking her hand and leading her towards the beautiful golden Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. He courteously opened the car door for her. "Get in."

Hua Xiaomo said nothing and quickly got into the car.

The car sped off, yet the thoughts of its two occupants couldn’t have been more different. Qi Longbing smiled at her occasionally, holding her hand, feeling indescribably content and comfortable. Having her company every day felt wonderful.

"Xiao Mo, think about what I said in the restaurant today," Qi Longbing said while driving. "After all, getting engaged is much more suitable for both of us than me just supporting you."

At that moment, he couldn’t even imagine a future without her. He decided that from now on, she would be by his side every day! Then, they would slowly enjoy the splendors of the world together until they grew old...

Hearing this, Hua Xiaomo’s heart sank even further. Engaged? Engaged to him? Is this some kind of joke? How could she, Hua Xiaomo, possibly deserve to be engaged to the Prince Charming every woman in the world dreamt of, a man of such wealth and high status? Right, this joke is cold enough!

Involuntarily, Hua Xiaomo’s spirits lifted slightly, but she said nothing.

"What’s the matter? What are you smiling at?" Qi Longbing observed her expression; she was revealing nothing, which made it hard for him to understand her.

"Nothing. I’m just very tired, President Qi. Could you please drive faster?" Hua Xiaomo said, turning her gaze to the scenery outside the car window.

"I’m already going eighty. I’m driving fast enough, Xiao Mo." Qi Longbing suddenly flashed a playful smile. He held her hand, this feeling is quite nice. "Don’t tell me you’re in a hurry to use the restroom?"

Hearing this, Hua Xiaomo turned back to look at him and said sarcastically, "You guessed it, President Qi. You’re truly perceptive, aren’t you?"

"HEH HEH..." Qi Longbing chuckled and said no more. He soon stepped on the gas, driving straight to Chaohu Alley before stopping the car.

Just as Hua Xiaomo was about to pull open the car door, Qi Longbing grabbed her arm. "Xiao Mo," he asked, "I’m planning for you and your mother to move. Would you prefer to live at my place or in an apartment?"

"..." Hua Xiaomo’s ears buzzed. She blinked and smiled. "President Qi, why are you in such a rush? Since I can return to work at Qi Imperial Court, are you still afraid I’ll run away?"

"HA... that’s true," Qi Longbing said. "Well... then we can wait until after we get engaged to move."

Hua Xiaomo gave a faint smile. "I’m not discussing this further. I really need to go upstairs to use the restroom! Goodbye!" With that, she quickly exited the car and hurried towards the building entrance without looking back.

Watching her figure gradually disappear from sight, a faint, devilishly charming smile spread across Qi Longbing’s handsome face.

"Xiao Mo... My Xiao Mo," Qi Longbing murmured, a subtle, lingering smile playing on his lips. He sat in the car, in no hurry to drive off, instead leaning back in his seat, savoring the moment.

Alright, no rush. His patience had suddenly improved. He would, bit by bit, make her his. She belonged entirely to him!

In her room, Hua Xiaomo didn’t go near the window, yet she could almost feel the gaze from below.

What kind of gaze was watching her? Involuntarily, Hua Xiaomo covered her face, her eyes filled with an inexplicable, twisting pain.

"Qi Longbing... I’ll make you regret this!" Hua Xiaomo frowned deeply, lay down on the dilapidated sofa, and slowly drifted off to sleep.

A figure crept up the stairs unnoticed and climbed directly through the window into her bedroom.

The young man in white clothing saw the person sleeping on the dilapidated sofa. He calmly surveyed the room, noticed a cup on the table, walked over, and slowly poured himself a glass of water. Thᴇ link to the origɪn of this information rᴇsts ɪn 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹✦𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖✦𝓷𝓮𝓽

Suddenly, Hua Xiaomo was startled awake. Seeing the back of the figure, she instinctively sat up on the sofa.

The intruder’s neatly cut, short purple hair was very striking, and a small braid was tied at the nape of his neck. Who else could it be but Zi Yunsui?

"You’re awake?" Zi Yunsui glanced sideways at her, then picked up the water cup and took a drink. "You don’t mind if I have a glass of your water, do you?"

Zi Yunsui was a mystifying person, Xia Shuangming’s apprentice. His appearance was quite unexpected.

She truly didn’t understand why he had come, and regardless of his reasons, she felt overwhelmed and unsure how to face him. In fact, her mind was a complete mess. In her heart, there were only Brother Long and Qi Longbing, and these two were constantly warring in her thoughts. She didn’t know what to do. She felt so anxious, her thoughts were utterly jumbled. ’I don’t even know what to do now!’ Qi Longbing was truly annoying, detestable, an utterly unbearable person.

She longed for Brother Long. If only she could be with him! Oh, how could she manage to be with Brother Long in this situation? It seemed so incredibly difficult. But what mattered was her determination to keep trying. Yes, no matter what, she would strive on and absolutely not let her hopes be dashed.

Whatever it took, whatever the method or the cost, she would find a way to make her desires a reality. Yes, she definitely wouldn’t disappoint Brother Long.