He looked so wealthy and handsome, charismatic, and was also generous with his spending. The entire persona he presented was one of high class. Moreover, he was precisely the type of Prince Charming that girls adored.

As Xiao Qing thought this, a slight smile formed in her heart. If only he could fall for her, then marrying such a handsome man would mean a radiant life ahead!

Qi Longbing could easily see through the young girl’s thoughts. He decisively spoke up.

"Oh, I remember you now, you’re Xiao Qin. But I’m really short on time right now, so that’s it, bye." After saying this, Qi Longbing quickly got into his car, started it without further discussion, and left the area.

For some reason, he found himself quite averse to dealing with such naive youths. They simply consumed too much of his energy and time, especially now that he had an important matter to attend to. He had to figure out what was going on with Hua Xiaomo. He suspected that the child was actually his own biological child, not adopted. But if the child was indeed his own, why would she refuse to acknowledge it? And what could she possibly fear by admitting it? Why would she lie to him? These questions inevitably prompted deep reflection. No matter what, he was determined to get to the bottom of this, and he even suspected something else of great importance.

Qi Long, lost in thought, parked his car by the side of the road and slightly stroked his chin, while his deep sea-blue eyes held a profound, dark glint.

The more he thought about it, the more certain he became that there was something problematic about the child. However, if the suspicion in his heart was correct, then Hua Xiaomo must have gotten pregnant five years ago. She then went to America to give birth, and she hadn’t returned since. It wasn’t until five years later that they met again in City A. That encounter eventually led them to merely pass by each other. She didn’t return to his embrace, and he, meanwhile, had decided to get married. But now, having come to City B, he saw this outcome—he didn’t know whether to feel surprise, shock, or perhaps even delight!

Hua Xiaomo, no matter what, I must know all the facts, and you can’t hide them, Qi Longbing thought, somewhat entranced. Then he quickly started the car and headed to the hotel where he was staying.

In the evening at Hua Xiaomo’s villa, Hua Xiaomo cooked a lot of delicious food for Candy. This included big lobsters, her favorite shellfish, clams, and many other seafood dishes. She also made some delicious glutinous rice balls and dumplings.

"Wow, thank you, Mommy! Mommy, I really love it! You made so many delicious dishes for me today, it’s like it’s my birthday. I really like it, Mommy!" Candy said with a smile. But after a moment’s thought, she looked around the room and then glanced secretively at Hua Xiaomo.

"Mommy, why haven’t I seen Brother Zi Yunsui? Where did he go?" Candy asked innocently and spiritedly, her eyes roving around. She looked all over the villa; besides herself and her mother, there was only a housekeeping aunt. She didn’t see anyone else. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"Your Brother Zi Yunsui has gone abroad for some business and won’t be back for a while! Little treasure, be good now, and eat up all these dishes, okay?" Hua Xiaomo said with a smile.

Then, she tenderly stroked Candy’s little head. As Hua Xiaomo looked at her, Candy also smiled happily. Candy was indeed her joy; with Candy in the world, her life as Hua Xiaomo was so much more colorful!

"Oh, so that’s it. Brother Zi Yunsui is on a business trip. But Mom, if Brother Zi Yunsui comes back from his business trip with a foreign girlfriend, would you get mad?" Candy mused with a smile.

When Hua Xiaomo heard this, she looked at the little girl and laughed. "Candy, why would you say that? What do you mean? Would Mommy get angry if your Brother Zi Yunsui had a girlfriend?"

"No, Mom! Brother Zi Yunsui really likes you, and I know you like Brother Zi Yunsui too, right? I think you two look so good together. Why don’t you get married? If you get married, then I could call Brother Zi Yunsui ’Dad’! Haha, then I’ll have a dad too!" Candy said, laughing and looking at Hua Xiaomo, though in her heart she was thinking of that tall and handsome young man.

Hua Xiaomo was taken aback. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Candy, you really do like Brother Zi Yunsui, don’t you?"

"Yes, I really like Brother Zi Yunsui! He’s so nice to me. Mom, please agree to marry Brother Zi Yunsui, okay?" Candy said with a laugh, tugging on Hua Xiaomo’s arm.

"Other kids all have a mom and a dad, but I only have a mom and a brother. It sounds so strange. When people ask me why my brother isn’t my dad, I don’t even know how to answer them!"

"Mom, please let Brother Zi Yunsui be my dad, okay? Then the other kids won’t laugh at me or talk about me anymore," Candy said, her big eyes brimming with grievance.

Hua Xiaomo felt very distressed when she heard this. Thinking of Zi Yunsui lying in the hospital, her heart ached terribly. She didn’t understand why fate had to make her life so fraught with challenges. She had been determined to get a marriage certificate with Zi Yunsui and start living a good life together, but then this tragedy occurred. He has been lying in his hospital bed, and she didn’t know when he would wake up. But she truly wished he would wake up soon so that they could give Candy a complete family.

"Candy, don’t worry, your Brother Zi Yunsui will definitely come back. When he returns, Mommy will tell him Mommy’s thoughts, and my Little Candy will be happy too," Hua Xiaomo said with a smile, gently stroking her hair.

"Does that mean Mommy agrees to marry Brother Zi Yunsui?!" Candy exclaimed happily, clapping her hands. She jumped off her seat, ran to her mother, and threw herself into her arms. "Mommy, I’m so happy! I finally have a dad! I finally have a dad!"

"Alright, let’s not talk about that for now. Eat quickly! Look, the dishes are getting cold, and your big lobster is waiting for you!" Hua Xiaomo said with a laugh. She looked at the lovely little girl; she truly adored having her around. She simply couldn’t imagine what her days would be like without Candy.