Chapter 273: Chapter 273

Seeing that she hadn’t spoken for a long time, Dong Xiaoyou stepped forward, took her by the shoulders, and asked, "Xiao Mo, who does your heart truly love?" Latest content publıshed on 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹·𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾·𝗇𝖾𝗍

"..." Hua Xiaomo was stunned and did not respond immediately, but the question had deeply touched her.

Hua Xiaomo remained silent, her expression turning slightly grim.

Dong Xiaoyou sighed. "When you have someone, you must cherish them. Go and save President Qi!"

Hua Xiaomo tightened her grip on her bag. "I’m leaving." Without another word, she quickly opened the door and hurried towards her destination.

Now in the taxi, her hands gripped each other tightly. She felt like an ant on a hot pan, feeling utterly miserable.

It’s really maddening! Why would this happen all at once? This is simply unbearable!

Damn, this is so annoying!

She furrowed her brows tightly, hesitated for a moment, then opened her phone and quickly sent a message to Yu Bao.

"Yu Bao, call the police quickly! You must save President Qi!"

"Driver, please go to Pandora’s Enchanting Garden at 91 Outer Ring Road," Hua Xiaomo said, then forced herself to calm down.

"Alright." The car quickly turned in another direction.

「Pandora’s Enchanting Garden.」

When Hua Xiaomo arrived, she stepped out of the car and eagerly walked toward the villa, pushing open the door.

She saw only a middle-aged man in a brown suit and a purple-haired youth, Zi Yunsui. She recognized the middle-aged man—it was Qin Feng, someone from Old Master Qi’s side.

But how did these two, who seemed completely unrelated, end up together?

Qi Longbing’s situation was still heavy on her mind, leaving no room for other thoughts. She quickly walked up to Qin Feng.

"Uncle Qin, President Qi has been kidnapped! You must save him quickly," Hua Xiaomo said, then turned to look at Zi Yunsui. "Zi Yunsui, what exactly happened to Xia Shuangming?"

"The Second Young Master is fine." However, it was Qin Feng who spoke, not Zi Yunsui.

He looked at the woman. Her fair and bright face featured a pair of sparkling eyes. Dressed in black, she exuded an air of solemnity, her brow hinting at a dignified wisdom. She indeed appeared to be a very fine girl.

"Uh..." Hua Xiaomo hadn’t quite reacted yet. She looked at Qin Feng. "What Second Young Master are you talking about?"

"Miss Hua, let me tell you the truth. The Xia Shuangming you knew is a member of the Qi Family—specifically, the Second Young Master, Qi Lingfeng. We’ve been looking for him and never expected that he would be with you," Qin Feng explained.

Hearing this truth was indeed shocking.

But Hua Xiaomo’s mind was still somewhat muddled. "Wait a minute, Uncle Qin! This isn’t the time. Regardless of Xia Shuangming’s identity, he’s in danger right now, and we must go save him!"

"Alright, get in the car," Qin Feng said, not adding another word before quickly exiting the villa.

Zi Yunsui and Hua Xiaomo got into the car after him, and the vehicle sped off towards the Qi Family Mansion.

「Situated on Central Ring Road, the Qi Family Mansion still retained the antique flair of the Imperial Court.」

Whether it was the exterior or the interior decoration, the whole place exuded a sense of antiquity.

The modern yet rustic decor imbued the entire hall with a sense of innate quality. It wasn’t glaringly opulent, yet each floor tile underfoot seemed to whisper of immeasurable value.

When Hua Xiaomo arrived, the sight of the four-meter-high triumphal gate with the words "Qi Residence" inscribed above it left her utterly baffled.

"This..." Hua Xiaomo looked at Qin Feng, completely bewildered and at a loss for words.

But weren’t they supposed to be rescuing Xia Shuangming? How did they end up here?

"Go inside. The Eldest and Second Young Masters are waiting for you," Qin Feng said, looking at the girl.

The Eldest and Second Young Masters... are waiting for me? Hua Xiaomo became even more puzzled. Wasn’t Qi Longbing, the Eldest Young Master of the Qi Family, kidnapped?

And if Qin Feng said Xia Shuangming was Qi Lingfeng, then wasn’t he also supposed to be in danger?

How could both of them possibly be inside... waiting for her?

Hua Xiaomo couldn’t figure out what was happening. Could it be that she had been tricked into coming here?

"Zi Yunsui, what’s going on?" Hua Xiaomo’s expression immediately hardened as she turned to the purple-haired youth.

Zi Yunsui looked at her, his gaze shifting slightly, but at this moment, he was in no position to say anything.

Since his master had entered this powerful Qi Family, everyone here was a person of considerable influence. How could he possibly speak out of turn?

Zi Yunsui was aware of his place. "Hua Xiaomo, you should go in quickly. Don’t keep the Eldest and Second Young Masters waiting."

Hua Xiaomo hesitated, her hands nervously clutched her bag, unsure of what to make of the situation.

It seemed the situation inside was quite complex. But, if they weren’t in danger, then there really was no need for her to get involved, was there?

"Forget it, I’m not going in. I’m leaving." Hua Xiaomo took a step back, but as she turned to leave, Qin Feng’s arm reached out to stop her.

"Miss Hua, Old Master Qi is also inside. Please go in. Once things are clear, you can decide whether to stay or leave. No one will interfere with your decision," Qin Feng said. His tone was concise, but his demeanor allowed for no argument.

However, the fact that he was conversing with her so amiably already indicated that he regarded her with some significance.

Under normal circumstances, the always strict and methodical Qin Feng would never engage in idle chit-chat with anyone outside the Qi Family who had no vested interests with them.

It was precisely this cold, strict demeanor and his tight-lipped style that Qi Haitian appreciated in him.

Hua Xiaomo glanced at him and eventually followed them into the grand hall of the Qi Residence. The vast hall was empty. Wordlessly, Qin Feng led her to a side hall.

The moment Hua Xiaomo entered the side hall, several pairs of eyes turned in her direction, instantly making her feel as if she had stepped into a lion’s den.

All the members of the Qi Family were present, gathered around a dining table and apparently about to begin their meal. Upon noticing her arrival, their gazes turned towards her, including Old Master Qi, who looked at her with a stern, unsmiling face.

She felt somewhat tense and uneasy. Good heavens, what is all this? Surely they didn’t call me over just for a meal, did they?

"Now that everyone is here, we can begin," Qi Haitian declared.

Soon, the dishes were served.

Yet Hua Xiaomo was still standing there. A strikingly handsome young man approached her, pulled out the chair beside him, and said, "Xiao Mo, come over here. Sit by me."

Hua Xiaomo paused. She looked at the handsome man with his well-built physique. His face is completely unfamiliar, yet why does he seem somewhat familiar at first glance?