The Billionaire's Mischievous Sweetheart-Chapter 476 - 473: He Hopes She Can Be More Innocent

If he could, he truly wouldn’t want her in such an awkward situation. He hoped she could be happy and genuinely live her life well. He wished for her to remain somewhat innocent, not wanting her to be drawn into complex family feuds.

Yes, if he were to unite with Qi Longbing, if he continued to be with Qi Longbing, these conflicts would never cease because Qi Longbing’s Qi Imperial Court was a massive consortium.

That was nothing like their simple Purple Demon Immortal Inquiry Company. Within Purple Demon Immortal Inquiry Company, besides himself and Hua Xiaomo, there was Candy and the others; they were all very innocent, possessing a happiness that was uniquely theirs. How rare such simplicity was!

He had once thought Purple Demon Immortal Inquiry was created solely for Hua Xiaomo; his only wish was for her to have this happiness. But now, Hua Xiaomo was leaving him, returning to Qi Longbing’s side. Did this company still have any reason to exist? He was beginning to doubt it.

Hua Xiaomo thought for a moment and looked at him. "Zi Yunsui, thank you for your concern. I’ll handle my own affairs, so please stop worrying about me from now on. I’m truly fine. I can manage my emotional problems and take good care of my child. Zi Yunsui, the only thing you need to do now is focus on your health.

"You look far too frail at the moment, like a delicate young man who could be blown over by a gust of wind. Seeing you stand before me, I’m genuinely worried. How about this: go home and rest for a while. Come back to work only when you’ve fully recovered, okay?"

Hua Xiaomo looked at him, her earlier words spoken with sincere concern. She truly did have his best interests at heart; she didn’t want this young man to collapse from overwork. After all, any amount of money earned was meant for enjoyment. Ruining one’s health for money simply wasn’t worth it. They should all belong to the happy kind.

It was tragic to become a slave to money, living only for it, unaware of how to enjoy life. Life was a long journey meant for experiencing joy; finding joy in life and continuing to live through joy—that was the essence of happiness.

Seizing every moment, striving to do what one desired—that’s what gave life meaning. And for her, the most meaningful thing now was to be with Qi Longbing, for Candy to have a complete home, and then to earn more money so everyone could be happy, so all the friends who relied on them could live joyfully and contentedly.

"It seems he really treats you well," Zi Yunsui said to Hua Xiaomo, his voice faint, as if anything more he might say would be futile.

Yes, ever since Qi Longbing had reappeared in Hua Xiaomo’s life, he realized he no longer stood a chance. After all, the person Hua Xiaomo truly loved deep down was still Qi Longbing.

No matter how much he had given, or what his intentions had been in treating her, he still couldn’t make her stay with him. But what about those past promises? Were they all to be lost?

She had once promised to marry him, to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau with him to register their marriage. He had even given her a diamond ring. But now, everything felt completely wrong. Was it all truly lost?

He didn’t know. A piercing pain gripped his heart, as if the raw nerves deep inside were being painfully tugged.

He truly didn’t want to leave Hua Xiaomo and her daughter, Candy. He still remembered vividly how much Candy had wanted him to be her father, and how many times he had silently promised her that he would become her dad.

He had been determined that he, Zi Yunsui, would become her real father. But was that now just a dream? He feared Candy no longer needed him.

She would return to the embrace of her biological father, who would also take Hua Xiaomo with him. He would no longer have Hua Xiaomo and Candy in his life. After all, a substitute was just a substitute, and biological ties were irreplaceable.

As Zi Yunsui thought of this, a wave of sorrow washed over him. If it were possible, he truly wanted to take Hua Xiaomo and Candy away again.

Take them to a place where no one could ever find them, where the three of them could live happily together, never again having to think about superfluous, complicated matters. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

But now, he was destined to lose Hua Xiaomo; it was irrevocable. If he couldn’t have her, he would rather live on in solitude, no matter how painful or heartbreaking it might be.

As long as he could find some peace of mind, that would be enough. He didn’t want to dwell on things any further.

"Yes, he has been very good to me. During this time, he has been with me and Candy, and we’ve all gotten along harmoniously," Hua Xiaomo continued. She felt that some things couldn’t be skirted around. Looking into his eyes at that moment, she knew she had to tell him certain truths.

If she kept evading the issue, it would only wound him more deeply. Why should they hurt each other?

If they couldn’t be together, they could still be excellent partners and friends, perhaps even closer, like confidants. She hoped their relationship could remain this way, without him expecting changes that wouldn’t suit them.

They were better off maintaining this kind of simple, straightforward connection.

It was just like their collaboration in the past. They had been good partners, capable of excellent work. They had started a business together, weathered many hardships, and discussed and planned together to build the company to its current success. The company’s achievements were due to both Zi Yunsui’s and her efforts.

Of course, her contribution was only a small part; the greatest credit undoubtedly belonged to Zi Yunsui. He was truly a computer genius. Without his intelligence, Purple Demon Immortal Inquiry wouldn’t have achieved its current level of success.

So, Zi Yunsui had played a pivotal role, and she was very grateful to him for creating this fortune for her.

Regrettably, she couldn’t be his other half. Yes, how could she possibly become his partner?

Candy had her biological father, and that was Qi Longbing. Moreover, Qi Longbing had decided to be with them. He had returned to City A to arrange his divorce from Pan Yutong. Although Pan Yutong had then come to City B looking for him, it was clear she didn’t want the divorce.