The Billionaire's Mischievous Sweetheart

"Be careful, darling," Zi Yunsui said, his handsome face slightly serious, wondering how Hua Xiaomo’s negotiation might turn out...

Hua Xiaomo smiled slightly, waved at him, and then walked into the "Quarry Longyan Building," which was just a stone’s throw away. It was said to be Qi Corporation’s property, so Qi Longbing should be inside. It’s Monday today, so he’s likely to be here. No prior appointment, but she thinks she should be able to see him.

Walking into the grand and luxurious hall, she inquired at the ground floor service desk, took the elevator straight up, and arrived at the 45th floor management level.

At the moment, an office lady happened to walk over to her. Hua Xiaomo politely went over to greet her.

"Hello, may I ask if Young Master Qi Longbing works here?" Hua Xiaomo smiled slightly.

The office lady looked at Hua Xiaomo strangely.

"Do you have an appointment? He’s very busy and doesn’t have time to see uninvited guests," the office lady said, not very politely.

"Oh, I don’t have an appointment. Can I wait for him here?" Hua Xiaomo replied good-naturedly.

"Suit yourself. But he’s been in meetings all day; it’s hard to say when he’ll be out." With that, the office lady walked away.

Hua Xiaomo smiled indifferently and casually found a seat in the waiting room to wait to meet the distinguished Young Master.

An hour passed, then two hours, and he still hadn’t come out. Hua Xiaomo’s phone had rung twice. There’s no choice now; they were here to ask for a favor, so they had to lower their stance.

Just as Hua Xiaomo was starting to lose her patience, leaning slightly on the table and dozing off, she didn’t know when a soft cotton object fell on her. Startled, Hua Xiaomo opened her eyes immediately, and the thing on her was about to fall to the ground...

Hua Xiaomo reached out and grabbed it, luckily not letting it drop. It was a soft cotton blanket.

"You’re awake..." A familiar voice rang in her ear.

Hua Xiaomo raised her head to meet those deep blue eyes, awkwardly forcing a smile and then stood up.

"Mm. Qi Longbing, I came to talk to you about Weiwei’s matter." Hua Xiaomo said directly, her tone straightforward.

Qi Longbing was slightly disappointed when he heard this, but he maintained his gentlemanly demeanor, habitually brushing the loose brown hair from his forehead with one hand.

"Come to my office." After saying this, Qi Longbing put a hand in his pants pocket and walked quickly ahead.

Without saying a word, Hua Xiaomo followed him into the CEO office. It was stylishly decorated, still lacking compared to Qi Corporation, but undoubtedly one of City A’s top CEO offices.

Qi Longbing immediately pressed the intercom, "Miss Huang, send over two lattes."

Soon, a secretary came in, handing two cups of espresso to Hua Xiaomo and Qi Longbing. As she was leaving, Qi Longbing stopped her.

"Don’t let anyone in. You may go down now." Qi Longbing instructed.

The secretary left, and the large office was left with just the two of them, the sudden emptiness making Hua Xiaomo a little uneasy. But she quickly adapted, reminding herself of the matters that needed discussing today.

"How long has it been since we had a proper heart-to-heart, Hua Xiaomo? Look, the view here is beautiful!" Qi Longbing said softly, standing next to the window, looking at the Victoria Bay view which, though not as tranquil as America, offered a different kind of fast-paced life insight.

Listening to him with a hint of reminiscence, Hua Xiaomo stood up too, slowly walking over, following his gaze downward, and saw Zi Yunsui’s car. At this moment, she was taken aback and looked up at Qi Longbing, whose face carried a faint, cold smile.

"Did he send you here?" Qi Longbing asked.

Hua Xiaomo composed herself.

"No, I came myself." Hua Xiaomo said, then wrapped an arm around her chest, pacing a couple of steps in front of him, standing, and gently said, "You... Your matter with Bai Wei really surprised us."

"Oh, so?" Qi Longbing seemed to anticipate her words and indifferently shrugged, then sarcastically laughed, "Having a future relative like me made you uncomfortable?"

Qi Longbing’s words made Hua Xiaomo feel quite sad. Although their affection had ended, how could she easily forget over ten years of nurturing?

"Qi Longbing, many things can’t be forced. You already have too much; let Bai Wei go, she’s too simple, not suited to be your pawn." Hua Xiaomo said gently. Her large eyes stared at him, not wavering.

A sentence, a sarcasm, a cold smile, what emotions remain between them? Suddenly, a sense of desolation spread in her heart.

"Why are you so sure she’s my pawn? Is it because you still have feelings for me? That’s why you’re so resistant to me approaching her? You’re jealous!" Qi Longbing spoke calmly. His blue eyes were inscrutable, as if they could see through the other’s thoughts.

Hua Xiaomo was bewildered by his words, clouded by confusion.

"No, you misunderstood, I don’t have feelings anymore." Hua Xiaomo immediately denied.

"You do, you definitely do, how could you not... You still love me, don’t you?" Qi Longbing interrupted, looking at her intently, then arrogantly laughed, "You’re never one to be content with solitude, how could you just willingly stay with one man? Hua Xiaomo, I know you too well, even if you’re married, your heart is boundless."

Uh...

What on earth kind of logic is that? Suddenly, Hua Xiaomo thought these words might be overheard downstairs by another person, and she wanted to interrupt his words.

"Qi Longbing, don’t divert the topic. I’m here to talk to you about Bai Wei this time." Hua Xiaomo reiterated, intentionally asking, "She said she’s pregnant with your child? Is that true?"

"Ha! Funny!" Qi Longbing replied dismissively, then smirked, slowly saying, "Since you already got confirmation from her, why ask me?"

"Uh..." Hua Xiaomo felt embarrassed by the question, immediately saying, "Qi Longbing, you have no feelings for Weiwei, do you?"

Qi Longbing turned back, wanting to say no, but some truths can’t be spoken too plainly. Since choosing revenge, he mustn’t be too soft-hearted. Time and again, he was deceived by this woman’s tender feelings, a year ago, deceived by her lightly promised commitment, allowing her to escape him.