The Billionaire's Mischievous Sweetheart

Hearing these seemingly flattering words, Qi Longbing simply scoffed coldly and arrogantly.

"You sure know how to plot, but unfortunately, your plan is doomed. I won’t do this, and Wang Zian certainly won’t either!! The ancestral rules of the Qi Corporation forbid anyone from touching drugs! Back then, you were probably still nursing! Hmph!" Qi Longbing said coldly, then ignored her and intended to leave.

Marilena’s face was a bit hard to maintain.

"Yes, what’s even more regrettable is that you can never win that woman back. It’s truly a pity, watching your woman being held in someone else’s arms every day — what a tragedy in life!" Marilena deliberately boasted.

Little did she know, Qi Longbing was unaffected by her provocation and continued to walk forward. This made Marilena somewhat anxious. She hurriedly stepped forward and intercepted him.

"Qi Longbing, you truly are inflexible. You’re the president; rules are dead and people are alive. Rules are made by people, so they can be changed! Why are you so stubborn? With this, you can have that woman do anything, even divorce; she’d agree! She’ll throw herself into your arms again; what else could you be dissatisfied with?" Marilena coaxed, a hint of wickedness passing through her almond eyes as a slight smile played on her beautiful face.

Speaking of Hua Xiaomo...this indeed made Qi Longbing hesitate. If he could win her back, using any means necessary, it was a vow he had once made... But, but could he really do that...

Can he truly ignore the ancestral rules of the Qi Corporation? As the head, would he really ruin everything for a woman... Isn’t it laughable... He seemed somewhat foolish and naive; yes, without her, his world had long been empty, and he had already become foolish.

Qi Longbing’s face darkened, his handsome features clouded over. Marilena saw his expression and knew her words had made him waver. She then slowly slipped a pack of cigarettes into his jacket pocket.

"I’m not in a hurry. Consider it carefully, and I’ll wait for your good news. My dear Young Master, I hope you won’t disappoint me!" Marilena said slyly, her face casting shadows of sinister intent.

Qi Longbing glanced at her indifferently, then attempted to brush past her.

"Wait." Marilena called out, then took a piece of note paper from a nook nearby, quickly writing down a string of numbers. She handed it to Qi Longbing and smiled slightly, "Spouses for one night, kindness for a hundred days; keep this, it’s my phone number. Feel free to contact me anytime if needed."

Qi Longbing did not take it, lowering his eyelids to glance at her. This woman truly had the nerve, being so shameless.

"Marilena, you really overestimate yourself. Seems that a few years in prison haven’t made you come to your senses yet; want to play with me again? You’re still too inexperienced!! Believe it or not, I can send you back in again..." Qi Longbing said in a cynical tone, unable to stand being provoked, or used by others, relying on no one! He’s not a fool yet!

Then, contemptuously glancing at her face, he quickly walked away.

Leaving Marilena standing alone, her beautiful face tinged with a coolness as she gripped the note with the phone number, holding it tightly clutched in her palm.

It doesn’t matter, I don’t believe you can really stay patient. When you see others living happily together, you’ll feel unbearable pain...

...

Within the mansion "Tilian Xinyuan" in Taiwan Shallow Bay.

Qi Longbing had already returned there, standing in her former room, feeling deeply nostalgic. He slowly walked through the room, arriving at the terrace, gazing at the endless coastline in the distance — once...it was her favorite place to look out; every day, she would sit here and gaze into the distance, with those brilliant eyes always shrouded in deep love and longing...

Even though he knew, such deep love wasn’t meant for him, he still wished to see her presence, even if her eyes no longer held him, as long as she was there, just being there was enough... Why... Heaven, why even a such small wish of his could not be granted...

Heaven is truly cruel to him, letting a man lesser in every way than him possess her...

For a moment, sadness filled his heart, the deep blue eyes reflecting feelings of love yet unbearable sorrow. Time unknowingly flew by, and half a day passed.

He sat in the place she used to sit, gazing at the vast seascape, lost and sorrowful...

Until someone came beside him, unnoticed.

Qi Lingfeng saw him this way; at this moment, his brother seemed just like he once was, unable to have the woman he deeply loved, perhaps destined to live a life of solitude in soul...

Suddenly, for Qi Longbing, he felt both pity and pain from shared destiny...

Gently extending a hand to rest on his shoulder.

"Hua Xiaomo..." Reflexively he turned back, the words slipping out, then he visibly watched as the joy in his eyes slowly extinguished...

"It’s you..." Qi Longbing hurried to mask his loss of composure, then continued, "When did you come?"

Qi Lingfeng looked at him, smiling bitterly, his emerald eyes filled with concern.

"I’ve been here for a while, standing behind you all along, and you didn’t notice. Brother, your sharpness is declining." Qi Lingfeng said with some concern. Qi Longbing, is the family bond he cannot discard, and he doesn’t want to see him suffer. Though he knew this outcome long ago, there’s no one to blame, is there? That was Hua Xiaomo’s choice; she didn’t love his brother, she loved Zi Yunsui. Why can’t she have the person she loves?

Brother, I’m sorry, please forgive me, I cannot stand seeing Hua Xiaomo sad... For her sake, I’ve betrayed you once more... Have hurt you, it’s my fault, my crime... If it can be remedied, please tell me, what should I do to alleviate your sorrow...

"..." Qi Longbing didn’t answer, but inside he felt unspeakable bitterness.

"Brother, when are you going back to America?" Qi Lingfeng casually asked.

"Not yet, I don’t want to return." Qi Longbing replied, with a faint smile on his lips, then stood up, casting a sideways glance at Qi Lingfeng, in a calm tone, "What about you, isn’t Lv Jing due soon?"

"Yes, by the end of next month." Qi Lingfeng responded, his tone light.

Qi Longbing’s blue eyes reflected a trace of envy.

"You’re truly fortunate, about to become a father." Qi Longbing smiled bitterly.

Qi Lingfeng understood his sadness, frowning slightly.

"Brother, try to be open-minded; the future is long, and there are more than one woman in this world." Qi Lingfeng said softly.