The Billionaire's Mischievous Sweetheart-Chapter 420 - 417 The Princess and the Prince

Wow! This place is really beautiful; it’s like a glittering palace. All the men and women here are dressed like princes and princesses from a fairy tale, constantly milling about.

At that moment, many stemmed glasses were being passed her way. Xiao Qing poured water into them, smiling as she looked at the people.

She truly wished to become one of them. But how could she find a tall, rich, and handsome man? Like the two young masters of the Qi Family—they were so wealthy. She wondered if they were already married.

However, she always had a feeling they seemed quite familiar with Hua Xiaomo. Maybe both of them liked Hua Xiaomo. Ugh, why is the Chairman so lucky? So many handsome men like her, and no one likes me!

No way! I absolutely have to find a suitable boyfriend at this event. But with so many wealthy and handsome men around, which one should I target?

Xiao Qing, holding a large wine jar, scanned the wealthy men around her. She hoped to find a target who suited her heart’s desire, but after looking around, she didn’t see anyone appropriate. Finally, she saw Hua Xiaomo and Qi Longbing walking in through the entrance.

Wow, it’s really them! But why would Qi Longbing be with Hua Xiaomo? Could it be that Qi Longbing likes Hua Xiaomo? But if he likes *her*, then why did he want to buy shoes *with me* in the mall last time? So strange.

Hua Xiaomo soon spotted Xiao Qing. "Huh, isn’t that Xiao Qing? Qi Longbing, let’s hurry over."

Qi Longbing also looked towards Xiao Qing. For a moment, their gazes met, and both felt a bit awkward.

This little girl... she couldn’t have fallen for me, could she? Qi Longbing had a hunch. There’s always something strange in her gaze when she looks at me, and right now, her eyes are practically sparkling with fascination!

Qi Longbing, who was never short of admirers, knew exactly what that kind of gaze meant. But his heart and eyes, beyond Hua Xiaomo and his daughter Candy, had no room for a third woman!

To put it plainly, he was spoken for. If anyone still wanted to try and win him over, it would be like an egg hitting a stone—a self-inflicted misery. They would fall, and fall hard.

Therefore, he really wanted to go up and tell her not to set her sights on him. However, considering Xiao Qing was Hua Xiaomo’s secretary, he couldn’t bring himself to say such harsh words. After thinking it over, he decided that since she was Hua Xiaomo’s secretary, it would be better to let Hua Xiaomo handle it.

Yes, it would be better if Hua Xiaomo cleared things up with Xiao Qing. That way, it wouldn’t be so awkward for me.

Soon, Xiao Qing, wine jar in hand, walked over. "Chairman, Mr. Qi, hello! Fancy seeing you at this cocktail party too!"

Hua Xiaomo looked at her and asked, "Are you here filling in for your sister? I heard from a colleague at the front desk, so I came looking for you. Qi Longbing and I were planning to discuss our contract, but it seems the key for it is with you. That’s why I came to get it."

"Oh, yes, Chairman. It’s in my coat pocket, but my coat is outside. Shall I go get it for you now?" Xiao Qing said with a smile.

"Never mind, there’s no rush," Hua Xiaomo said cheerfully. "It’s getting late, and it’s not really the time to discuss contract matters. Why don’t we just sit down and enjoy a drink?" Taking this opportunity to relax isn’t a bad idea, she thought. Constantly working wears you out, and that’s not good.

"Qi Longbing, what do you think?" Hua Xiaomo suggested, looking at him. "Let’s not rush to discuss the contract now. How about we sit down and join this cocktail party?"

"Haha, you read my mind! That’s exactly what I was thinking," Qi Longbing said with a laugh. "Xiao Mo, I’m starting to feel like we’re becoming more and more in sync!" His gaze on Hua Xiaomo was filled with a captivating brilliance.

"Oh, Chairman, Mr. Qi, that would be wonderful!" Xiao Qing said with a smile. "If you stay for the cocktail party, I’ll be really happy too!"

"Let me get a couple of glasses for you two. Please wait a moment!" With that, Xiao Qing hurried away.

Hua Xiaomo turned to Qi Longbing. "I’ve noticed Xiao Qing really likes you, Qi Longbing."

Qi Longbing smiled, looking at the beautiful woman beside him. He suddenly found himself enjoying this feeling of her being jealous.

"Feeling jealous? Uncomfortable?" Qi Longbing suggested with a smile. "How about we leave then? Just the two of us. We can go somewhere very quiet, where no one will disturb us. What do you say?" He truly wanted some alone time with her.

For some reason, he never found being alone with her boring or lonely. No, he never felt that way. As long as he was with Hua Xiaomo, they seemed to have endless topics to discuss, and he truly enjoyed it.

Besides, now that they had a daughter, they had even more to talk about: how to raise her to be accomplished, wealthy, and beautiful; how to best educate her; or what kind of lifestyle she would lead when she grew up. They could discuss these things for a very, very long time.

These conversations were comfortable, and he relished the feeling of being with her. It was truly pleasant.

"Why would I be jealous? I’m a very confident person! Don’t you know that?" Hua Xiaomo said with a laugh, her gaze drifting towards a distant scene.

Suddenly, someone’s gaze fell upon her, making her feel somewhat awkward.

Qi Longbing, sensing her change, asked, "What’s wrong? Do you know that person?" He followed her gaze toward the man in the distance.

Hua Xiaomo didn’t speak, but her discomfort was visible. She turned her face away, looking toward a nearby balcony. "The air in here is too stuffy. I want to go out to the balcony."

"Alright, I’ll go with you," Qi Longbing said, preparing to accompany her.

Just then, the man from the distance approached them, a glass in his hand.

"Hi, Hua Xiaomo! It’s been so long. I really didn’t expect to see you at a cocktail party like this," the man, whose name was Loh Hua, said with a smile, looking at Hua Xiaomo.

When Hua Xiaomo saw him addressing her, she also smiled. "Yes, Mr. Loh, it is quite a coincidence," she responded.

At this, Qi Longbing noticed Loh Hua’s gaze lingering on Hua Xiaomo’s face for a rather long time.