Chapter 270: Chapter 270

This really put him in a difficult position!

Both the palm and the back of the hand are flesh, yet there is only one Hua Xiaomo.

"As long as the Old Master agrees to let me marry her, I will listen to you from now on," Qi Lingfeng said, a sharp glint flickering in his eyes.

But these words fell on Qi Longbing’s ears like a sharp sting.

In the past, he had a rival, Long Shangxuan, whom he had never feared, even managing to leave the opponent with nothing. But today, had this role suddenly been switched to his long-estranged brother?

This was really bothersome!

Qi Haitian paused, then after pondering for a while, he said, "Besides her, are there no other women you wish to marry?"

"Old Master, I don’t have Big Brother’s talent for business, so it’s more reliable for you to entrust the matter of a family alliance through marriage to him. As for me, I only want to spend my life with the woman I love, just like you did," Qi Lingfeng said with a smile, his thin lips curling slightly into a faint smile.

He said the last sentence casually. His gaze lingered on Qi Haitian’s face for a moment but quickly slid away.

As the saying goes, the older the wiser. Qi Haitian’s aged face remained composed, and after a while, he finally said, "Well then..."

"So the Old Master wants to welcome one grandson back, only to lose another, is that it?" Qi Longbing, who had been listening quietly, feeling his anger brewing, and had been silent for a long time, finally interjected.

Were they kidding? Did they intend to decide the future of his woman just like that? And right in front of him?

Were they not taking him, Qi Longbing, far too lightly?

Had they all forgotten how the Qi Family, once on the brink of collapse, had made its comeback?

Without him, Qi Longbing, where would the Qi Imperial Court, which commanded such respect, be today?

He definitely did not want Hua Xiaomo to become his sister-in-law. That feeling would be incredibly awkward.

Qi Longbing’s sudden interjection left Qi Haitian momentarily at a loss for words.

He looked at him and, after a moment of anger, said, "Ah Bing, Lingfeng, you two brothers are both from the Qi Family. To cause such a ruckus over a woman, I think you really need to reflect long and hard on yourselves!"

"And that Hua Xiaomo, if she is going to turn my grandsons against each other, I would rather destroy her than let her enter the Qi Family’s gates!" Qi Haitian said sternly. He no longer gave any of them another glance and, signaling Shen Qingxiang with his eyes, swiftly left with Qin Feng.

After the Old Master left, the room quieted down.

Just as Shen Qingxiang was about to speak, Qi Lingfeng looked at her. "Mom, you go back first. I want to talk to Big Brother alone."

"Okay. I’ll wait for you at home and make your favorite dish," Shen Qingxiang said and quickly left the room.

Now only the two brothers remained in the room. The overly quiet environment made the air feel oppressive for a moment. Follow current novᴇls on 𝚗𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚕·𝚏𝚒𝚛𝚎·𝚗𝚎𝚝

Whether it was because they hadn’t seen each other for too long or because they were too estranged, they surprisingly had nothing to say to each other for a while. However, it wasn’t as confrontational as it had been in front of their father.

Looking at Qi Longbing, Qi Lingfeng suddenly chuckled and said, "Big Brother, why do you need to do this? Acting this way will only make the Old Master dislike Xiao Mo."

This "Big Brother" was said quite indifferently, seemingly devoid of much emotion.

Yes, in their current situation, apart from being love rivals, they weren’t much better than strangers.

Qi Longbing glared at him, saying discontentedly, "That’s still better than watching my woman marry someone else!"

"Your woman? Ha! That’s hilarious. I’ve known her for nine years; I even gave her her name. Have you ever seen what she looked like as a little girl? Have you seen her as a young girl?" Qi Lingfeng said, not at all afraid of offending the other party.

To his surprise, Qi Longbing was silent for a moment, then cast a cold and sinister glance at him, replying, "The length of time doesn’t mean you have feelings for her. Her first man was me; you’d better remember that!"

When Qi Lingfeng heard this, a flicker of shock crossed his eyes, but it was fleeting. Soon, he was smiling magnanimously and saying, "You mean Xiao Mo and you have slept together? Okay, I don’t mind. I completely don’t mind. After all, she’s not married yet; she has the right to do anything."

"But, after she marries me, I hope you respect me, respect her, and more importantly, respect yourself! Okay?" Qi Lingfeng’s words clearly infuriated the other man.

"Are you asking for a beating, kid?" Qi Longbing looked at him coldly. No one had ever dared to challenge him before.

"Do I look like someone who’s asking for a beating?" Qi Lingfeng retorted with amusement. He then walked over to the window, gazed at the scenery outside, and said softly, "You’re the president of the Qi Family. Your marriage must be based on family interests. If I’m not mistaken, the Old Master doesn’t want you marrying a woman like Xiao Mo, who has no power or status."

"On the contrary, I am someone the Qi Family can take or leave. If I marry Xiao Mo, I will treat her well; you can be completely assured of that. Moreover, if Xiao Mo were with you, your focus as president is so heavily on work. You would neglect her and not have time to spend with her, leaving her feeling lonely and isolated. I, on the other hand, can make up for all of that."

"I will make her happy and give her the best life possible," Qi Lingfeng continued, his eyes shining. "You can really rest easy leaving her in my hands."

As if Qi Lingfeng was so considerate!

"Forget it... I have no intention of entrusting my woman to another." Qi Longbing looked at him, his words short and forceful.

"I’ll take care of my own woman. You needn’t trouble yourself with the effort," Qi Longbing said decisively, his blue eyes carrying a hint of chill.

Qi Lingfeng, looking down on the other man, walked up to him with his arms crossed, a sly smile spreading across his face. "Big Brother is so adamant, but I don’t want to let go either! How about we make a bet?"

"Bet on what?" A dark gleam shone in Qi Longbing’s eyes.

"Hua Xiaomo!" Qi Lingfeng smiled, elegantly uttering her name.

Qi Longbing pondered for a moment, a dangerous glint showing in his eyes...

Soon, he thought of another issue.

"...No matter what the bet, you won’t win! But first, hand over the photos." Qi Longbing’s gaze was intensely cold as he looked at him.

That matter seemed to be connected to him as well.

The implication of his words was that he agreed to resolve the Hua Xiaomo issue through a bet.

After all, Lingfeng was also a member of the Qi Family, and his younger brother; other methods wouldn’t be appropriate.

"Photos? Big Brother, are you talking about your compromising photos?" Qi Lingfeng said with a smile. "I almost thought you’d forgotten about this."

"Cut the crap!" Qi Longbing said coldly. Looking at this kid, if he valued his life, he ought to know what to do.