The Billionaire's Mischievous Sweetheart-Chapter 397 - 394: Isn’t It Too Much of a Coincidence?
"Haven’t you heard the saying, ’No coincidence, no story’?" Qi Longbing said indifferently, lifting his glass to pour himself some Lafite. He sipped slowly, looking at the other man, his gaze dismissive as his words gently spilled out.
"To deal with that kid, did I really need to resort to any schemes? As for his car accident, I was quite surprised. Besides, I don’t think I had even arrived in this city when it happened," Qi Longbing said slowly, his sea-blue eyes exceptionally calm.
Hearing this, Qi Lingfeng felt somewhat relieved. "It seems it has nothing to do with you, Big Brother. In that case, I can only blame my disciple’s bad luck. I’ll visit him another day; hopefully, he’ll wake up soon!"
"Alright, you’ve achieved your purpose for coming. Now, you must complete the task I’ve assigned you. Stay for today; you can leave tomorrow morning," Qi Longbing instructed, exuding the air of a commanding CEO.
"What? You’re only letting me stay for one day? Big Brother, aren’t you being a bit too strict with me? I’m Hua Xiaomo’s friend, after all! I haven’t even seen her yet, and you’re already trying to kick me out? Don’t forget, Big Brother," Qi Lingfeng said with a laugh, "I’ve known Hua Xiaomo for a full nine years longer than you."
Indeed, that was true. When he first met Hua Xiaomo, she was just a very young girl. It was her innocence and charm back then that made him decide to stay by her side, take her in, care for her, and nurture her into his most reliable partner.
Perhaps it was his overly rational nature back then that caused him to miss many opportunities, ultimately losing the chance to develop romantic feelings for Hua Xiaomo. Looking back, he still harbored regrets. It wasn’t until Hua Xiaomo genuinely fell in love with Qi Longbing that he finally understood.
Only then did he realize that losing her meant he would surely regret it. He wanted to win her back, but some things, once lost, are lost forever, never to be regained. He regretted it, but what was the use of regret? He could only watch helplessly as Hua Xiaomo threw herself into his elder brother’s arms.
He had witnessed all the twists and turns of their relationship. Their story genuinely moved him. However, due to certain misunderstandings or other issues, the two never reached a true accord and eventually went their separate ways.
He felt sorry for them, but ultimately, he respected Hua Xiaomo’s decision. After all, her life was hers to decide, not for anyone else to dictate. He had always maintained this stance.
This stance remained firm. Five years ago, when Hua Xiaomo informed him of her decision, he merely asked if she had considered it carefully. Hua Xiaomo confirmed she had. Thus, respecting her choice, Qi Lingfeng supported Hua Xiaomo having the child in America and concealed the truth from Qi Longbing.
Later, to Qi Lingfeng’s surprise, Hua Xiaomo secretly left America with Zi Yunsui. He wasn’t even told where they went, which made their departure all the more regrettable to him.
But now, reuniting after five years, wasn’t it perhaps too late to bring up what he hadn’t said back then?
In the end, he still chose to support Hua Xiaomo, letting her decide whether to reconcile with his elder brother. However, Hua Xiaomo chose to leave; she didn’t get back together with Qi Longbing. Instead, Qi Longbing married Pan Yutong.
It seemed the story had concluded there, but it hadn’t. After marrying, Qi Longbing found it anything but easy to forget Hua Xiaomo. Perhaps he hadn’t forgotten her at all; or perhaps, he had instead cultivated resentment in his heart.
So, relentlessly, he pursued her to City B. Getting close to her, he uncovered some of her secrets—the most significant being Candy, his biological daughter with Hua Xiaomo.
Qi Longbing cut him off impatiently, "Stop reminding me about your history with her. I’m not interested! I’m warning you, Hua Xiaomo is your sister-in-law now. You will only show her respect. If you dare harbor any improper thoughts about Xiao Mo, I won’t spare you!"
Qi Longbing looked at him coldly. Indeed, he had been jealous of the bond his younger brother shared with Hua Xiaomo for a long time. But regardless, it was a fact.
Previously, Qi Lingfeng had spent nine years by Hua Xiaomo’s side, and then he too had pursued her. Ultimately, however, Hua Xiaomo hadn’t accepted Qi Lingfeng, choosing to be with Qi Longbing instead.
That’s why, after Hua Xiaomo left him, he had suspected for a time that Qi Lingfeng was deliberately sabotaging their relationship.
He suspected that since Qi Lingfeng couldn’t have Hua Xiaomo for himself, he had tried to ensure that Long Bing couldn’t have her either. Thinking back, he had truly resented Qi Lingfeng for a while.
Fortunately, that wasn’t the truth. The truth was, Hua Xiaomo’s heart still belonged to him, Qi Longbing. And they had a daughter, such an adorable child! He would absolutely cherish their daughter, Candy.
Qi Lingfeng was so rebuked he couldn’t utter a word. He could only play dumb for now. Yes, playing dumb might be better. If he brought up anything more about Hua Xiaomo, he feared his elder brother would become murderously jealous.
Alright, then. He’d better not say anything more. If he kept quiet, he wouldn’t keep dwelling on what might happen between him and Hua Xiaomo. Good grief, he really wondered if his elder brother had been soaking in a vinegar vat for too long; he practically reeked of sourness.
"Big Brother, there are some things I’d advise you not to take too seriously. Yet, somehow, I deeply admire your relentless pursuit of Hua Xiaomo. It truly makes me both envious and jealous—that’s the honest truth. I’m actually very happy for Hua Xiaomo that such an excellent and thick-skinned man like you is chasing her."
Qi Lingfeng said this with a touch of humor, and Qi Longbing actually cracked a slight smile.
Qi Longbing looked at him, a rare smile gracing his features. "It seems everyone in our Qi Family is rather thick-skinned, not just me. Aren’t you quite thick-skinned yourself?"
