The Billionaire's Mischievous Sweetheart-Chapter 451 - 448: Procrastinate for Now if Possible
"Ah? Big Brother, what do you want me to do then? After all, Pan Yutong has already left City A. If you want to discuss the divorce with her, you’ll have to wait for her return."
"However, I believe that no matter how long she’s gone, she should return to City A at some point within the year, right? After all, you two are husband and wife. It’s impossible for you to never meet again, isn’t it? As long as you meet, you can clarify all these issues," Qi Lingfeng said quickly.
His handsome face was full of composure. Indeed, a bystander often sees things most clearly, and he had easily seen through the problem.
The key was, Qi Lingfeng felt Qi Longbing still didn’t quite understand. Pan Yutong’s departure, frankly, was just her way of evading the issue, delaying it as long as possible.
"I don’t have that much time to wait for her. I want to resolve this matter immediately, but it seems there will always be some trouble. Handle the legal proceedings for me, file for divorce, and no matter what, ensure the papers get into her hands as quickly as possible so she can sign the divorce agreement," Qi Longbing said, his strikingly handsome face etched with seriousness.
"Okay, no problem. I can take care of this for you. But whether she agrees to sign or not is beyond our control. Also, both companies are currently collaborating on many projects. If you decide to divorce, it will inevitably affect the progress of these contracts, or whether these projects will continue or be suddenly terminated, which would cause losses for both companies."
"Big Brother, you must think this through very carefully before making a decision. Old Master Qi will definitely not let the Qi Imperial Court suffer great losses. You know this. The Imperial Court has always been his top priority. It’s our foundation, and any instability is bad for all of us, regardless of other interests. The foundation of the Qi Imperial Court must be the priority."
Qi Lingfeng spoke these words quickly. Actually, he didn’t want any problems with the Qi Imperial Court. He hoped Qi Longbing would be rational and not divorce Pan Yutong. Yet, he knew Qi Longbing had always wanted to be with Hua Xiaomo and his daughter, Candy. It made him somewhat conflicted.
He had once probed Old Master Qi’s thoughts. The old man had a clear stance: first impressions were paramount. In other words, he clearly distinguished between the legitimate spouse and the third-party interloper. Since Pan Yutong was Qi Longbing’s original wife, his impression of the other party—the interloper—was not favorable.
Therefore, if Hua Xiaomo were to meet Old Master Qi, he definitely wouldn’t receive her warmly. He would consider her the one who had disrupted Qi Longbing and Pan Yutong’s marriage, thereby causing significant losses for both companies.
"Qi Lingfeng, I’m aware of everything you’ve said. As for losses, money isn’t the issue. Moreover, the wealth of the Qi Imperial Court was earned by my own hands, Qi Longbing’s. Frankly, I can afford to lose half, but with the other half, I can earn back even more. I can assure Old Master Qi of this. This won’t affect the foundation of the Qi Imperial Court at all."
As Qi Longbing spoke, his stunningly handsome face was resolute. He looked towards Qi Lingfeng.
"Qi Lingfeng, go draft the divorce agreement immediately. Then, personally deliver it to Pan Yutong in London. You must ensure it reaches her hands directly. I want to ensure that when she returns from London, she signs her name on this agreement. Then, discussing other compensation issues will be much easier," Qi Longbing stated, having quickly made his decision.
He had already prepared for the worst. But no matter what, he had to escape his current situation. He needed to free himself to be with Hua Xiaomo and his daughter, Candy. He would definitely take responsibility for them; he had promised them he would return once things here were settled.
But his absence meant Hua Xiaomo would have to wait for many days, which was simply agonizing. No matter how difficult, he would persevere; he would overcome these hardships here.
"Alright, I’ll take care of it. Big Brother, now that you’re back, you don’t need to be so busy. Get some proper rest. How about coming to my place for dinner tonight?" Qi Lingfeng suggested, a faint smile on his handsome face.
"Go to the family home? Forget it. I’m not in the mood to deal with Old Master Qi’s sour face right now," Qi Longbing said, declining Qi Lingfeng’s kind offer.
"Hey, I mean my home, not the Qi Family Mansion! Yuan Youya and I don’t live with Old Master Qi anymore; we’ve moved into our own villa. You’re back just in time to visit your sister-in-law too. She’s about to give birth," Qi Lingfeng said, his handsome face breaking into a wide smile.
He knew his older brother was stubborn and feared that if Qi Longbing returned to the Qi Family Mansion, he would clash with Old Master Qi. This matter was truly serious. Regardless of how obedient Qi Longbing usually was to Old Master Qi, when it concerned his own future happiness, he likely wouldn’t compromise easily or agree to Old Master Qi’s demands.
"Oh, so you’ve moved out? Then is Old Master Qi alone in the Qi Family Mansion now?" Qi Longbing asked thoughtfully, a hint of shadow in his eyes.
"Who said he’s alone? Butler Qin Feng and my mother are there keeping him company!" Qi Lingfeng said with a laugh. Sometimes, he didn’t want to dwell too much on certain matters; seeing things too clearly could lead to overthinking.
"Oh, it’s good that you’ve moved out. After all, you and Yuan Youya need to have your own home," Qi Longbing mused, looking at Qi Lingfeng with understanding.
He recalled when Qi Lingfeng had left home for seven or eight years, several years ago. Qi Longbing had always found it unimaginable why his younger brother had stayed away for so long or why he had suddenly cut off all contact with Old Master Qi. Although Qi Lingfeng had never told him the reason, Qi Longbing always believed his brother held a deeply buried secret, one he had never shared with anyone.
"Yes, Big Brother, you’re right. We need to have our own lives. Besides, aren’t we all adults now?" Qi Lingfeng said with a smile, looking at Qi Longbing. At that moment, he truly wanted to advise him to be more rational.
