Chapter 226: Chapter 226

The more he thought about these things, the more inexplicably annoyed he became.

"President Qi, last time you and Miss Hua were in the car on the way to Xie He Hospital, her clothes were ruined, remember? You had me go to Xingda Mall to buy her a new coat and skirt. You haven’t forgotten, have you?" Yu Bao reminded him.

Qi Longbing recalled it, but as he thought about how long ago it had been, he grew even more irritated. It’s been so long, and she still remembers that trivial matter?

With that, Qi Longbing unhappily tossed the money to Yu Bao and Aunt Wang. "Since Miss Hua returned it, you two split this. Take it immediately and get out of my sight!"

For some reason, the affectionate term "Baby Xiao Mo" had suddenly changed to "Miss Hua."

After speaking coldly, Qi Longbing grabbed the bag beside him and quickly went upstairs.

Yu Bao and Aunt Wang were left staring at each other, bewildered.

Qi Longbing angrily threw the bag onto his bed, and the sets of lingerie inside tumbled out.

Looking at the three very chic sets of lingerie, an unexpected thought made Qi Longbing smile faintly.

"Baby Xiao Mo, are you really that disobedient? Have you upset your President again, do you know?" Qi Longbing muttered. However, he always felt she had some unspoken worries she hadn’t shared with him. No matter what, he resolved to understand her better, to reach the depths of her heart as soon as possible.

Thinking of the dinner planned for three days later, he couldn’t help but smile again.

After showering in his room, Qi Longbing emerged wearing a plush white bathrobe. His gaze once again swept over the three sets of pink and white lace lingerie laid out on the bed, and a strange sensation suddenly filled him...

Xiao Mo, these are your beautiful clothes. I will come to like Wuji House too! Qi Longbing thought, a devilishly charming smile playing on his lips.

In the future, he would buy her many more pretty clothes. Yes, these garments should be bought by him for her; he shouldn’t let her worry about such things, right? Fine, he remembered her size. He would definitely buy her many more lovely clothes.

"HEH HEH HEH..." Qi Longbing chuckled, a beautifully unsettling feeling stirring deep within his heart...

Xiao Mo, you truly are an adorable little girl... Qi Longbing mused with a smile. He involuntarily walked onto the balcony to smoke a cigarette. After a long while, he returned to his room. He pondered for a moment, then turned on the television to watch a movie. He felt that while there were many romance movies these days, there were very few that Hua Xiaomo would genuinely like. After searching on Jiulong Wall, he finally found one and quickly began to watch it.

After watching for a long time, he felt somewhat exhausted.

In a corner of Chaohu Alley, a sleek silver Mercedes-Benz was parked in the darkness. The car, its silver paint gleaming like erratically flickering starlight in the dark night, was impossible to ignore.

The man inside the car flipped open his phone, his handsome face cold and expressionless as he quickly dialed a number.

"Hello... Brother Long, where are you?" A pleasant female voice came from the other end of the line.

"I’m downstairs at your place. Can you come down?" Long Shangxuan asked, a gentle smile touching his lips.

"Okay." The girl quickly hung up, ran a comb through her hair, changed into a clean, fresh dress, and hurried downstairs.

By then, Long Shangxuan had already stepped out of the car and was leaning against a dark corner. His eyes lit up the moment he saw her.

From his vantage point, he could see her coming downstairs, but she couldn’t see him.

Soon, Hua Xiaomo spotted the sleek silver Mercedes-Benz parked by the roadside. She walked over quickly but, to her surprise, saw no one near the car.

Huh? How come there’s no one here? Hua Xiaomo wondered.

Suddenly, an arm from behind swiftly pulled her, and then she was spun around and enveloped in an embrace.

"Who?!" Hua Xiaomo reflexively tensed, ready to throw a punch.

"It’s me..." Long Shangxuan answered softly, a smile playing on his lips as he leaned close, his breath stirring her hair.

"Brother Long?" A blush spread across Hua Xiaomo’s face. She couldn’t help but relax her shoulders, nestling against him.

"Xiao Mo..." Long Shangxuan looked at her, his handsome face tinged with a hint of bitterness. "Do you know how much I miss you?"

"Brother Long... I miss you too..." Hua Xiaomo said shyly. This clandestine relationship was so incredibly difficult to maintain.

Unconsciously, Hua Xiaomo murmured, When can we finally be together openly?

Each time she thought about working at the Qi Family offices during the day, having to accompany Qi Longbing—enduring his constant presence, the forced laughter and smiles, the unwelcome kisses and affections—she felt like her mind was splitting in two. There was an unbearable sense of repression. If possible, she really didn’t want to work for the Qi Family.

"I’m sorry. Making you do this is truly putting you through too much," Long Shangxuan said, his voice soft, a troubled glint in his eyes that belied his true thoughts.

But whether his feelings were genuine or not, in some situations, it was quite natural to be moved. Especially since she was so captivating...

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"Brother Long, please don’t say that. You didn’t force me; this was my own choice!" Hua Xiaomo turned to face him directly, looking earnestly at his handsome features. "I don’t want our future to be disturbed or ruined by anyone, so I will definitely get his picture."

"Mm," Long Shangxuan nodded. He took out a tiny device from his pocket. "This is a high-tech embroidery needle camera," he explained, "about the size of a butterfly pin. Keep it pinned on your clothing at all times; you’ll find it useful."

"Okay." Hua Xiaomo took the embroidery needle camera, cradling it carefully in her palm.

"Xiao Mo, you must be careful. Qi Longbing is vicious, like a wolf or a tiger. On the surface, he’s adept at pretending. Don’t let him fool you," Long Shangxuan warned, a subtle, dark glint flickering in his phoenix eyes.

"Don’t worry, I know," Hua Xiaomo replied, nodding. Her pretty amber eyes reflected only his image, and her heart thumped rapidly.

"Alright, it’s getting late. You should go back and rest. Get a good night’s sleep," Long Shangxuan said. After a moment’s hesitation, he reluctantly released her with a smile.

When it was time to part, the moments always felt so fleeting. Yet, it felt as though a thousand words remained unspoken between them.

In that instant, a wave of confusion washed over him, tangling his thoughts.

But just as he turned decisively and walked towards the driver’s seat—

"Brother Long!" Hua Xiaomo darted to his side like the wind, her hand lightly grasping his, her face alight with a joyous smile.

Words failed her, her heart pounding uncontrollably in her chest.

Long Shangxuan’s phoenix eyes deepened. He quickly turned back, a bright, spring-like smile gracing his features.

Xiao Mo, you must succeed. My career depends entirely on you!

Why Mo Rutian had been so hesitant to approve his seat on the board of directors—the reasons were indeed subtle! It wasn’t just Qi Longbing; Hua Xiaomo was a factor too. Therefore, to ascend further, he had to be unscrupulous.