The Billionaire's Mischievous Sweetheart

With these thoughts, Qi Longbing resolutely made a decision, though he didn’t voice it. He knew that what he needed at this moment wasn’t to discuss their problems, but to resolve his own troubles.

"Let’s go, I’ll take you," Qi Longbing said lazily as Hua Xiaomo exited the hotel.

After Hua Xiaomo exited the hotel, she saw her car parked nearby. "Ah Bing, you really don’t need to see me off; I have my car."

When Hua Xiaomo called him Ah Bing for the first time, Qi Longbing’s heart surged with excitement, and he embraced her once more. "Xiao Mo, I really don’t want to leave you, but for Candy’s sake, I must let you go for now. Take good care of Candy, alright? I will come to find you tomorrow."

As Qi Longbing spoke, his eyes brimmed with deep emotion. At that moment, he couldn’t bear to leave her. Perhaps when feelings run deep, one can’t control everything. However, his rationality also told him that he had to resolve his own problems more quickly and efficiently to provide a serene and happy life for the mother and daughter.

Hua Xiaomo smiled faintly and said nothing, gently pushing him away before walking towards her luxury car. Only when she had gotten into her Ferrari and driven out of sight did Qi Longbing finally snap back to reality.

She had indeed left, disappearing before his very eyes. Yet, no matter what, that moment had felt so blissful. But that happiness also felt incredibly fleeting. How wonderful it would be if there were no goodbyes! 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Qi Longbing stood outside the hotel for a very long time before slowly making his way upstairs.

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The next morning, while Qi Longbing was still asleep, he was awakened by a knock on the door.

Qi Longbing frowned but said nothing. He simply threw on a coat and went to open the door. However, when he saw the man standing in the doorway, his expression soured.

"Why is it you? What are you doing here?" Qi Longbing asked, then, without another word, turned back into the room. He didn’t collapse onto the bed but sat on a sofa, picking up a nearby cigarette and lighting it.

Qi Lingfeng watched Qi Longbing, slowly set down his briefcase, and said, "I heard you’ve signed the contract with Purple Demon Immortal Inquiry Company, so I came specially to congratulate you. What’s wrong, Big Brother? Are you not going to welcome me?"

Qi Longbing looked at him, remaining motionless and silent for a long moment.

Qi Lingfeng was unsure what to say. After a moment, he thought of something and added, "Sister-in-law misses you at home. She asked me to find out when you’ll be coming back."

Qi Longbing looked at him. He slowly removed the cigarette from his lips and exhaled a faint stream of smoke. His expression was a mixture of mockery and irony as he said, "Qi Lingfeng, are you messing with me? Is that it? Were you just waiting for this moment to laugh at my expense?"

"Big Brother, what do you mean by that? I have no intention of laughing at you. Regarding that previous matter, I explained it clearly on the phone. I think perhaps you’re the one who doesn’t quite understand," Qi Lingfeng said, having moved to his side and looking at him.

"Hua Xiaomo has chosen her own life; we shouldn’t interfere too much. As long as she’s happy, that’s what matters. Don’t you agree, Big Brother?" Qi Lingfeng asked. He truly wanted to say something heartfelt to Qi Longbing, but seeing his current state, he knew his brother wouldn’t listen.

In that case, anything more he said would be pointless, of no use to Qi Longbing. Besides, he also wanted to know how Hua Xiaomo was doing.

"What do you mean she’s chosen her own life? What do you mean as long as she’s happy, it’s okay? Don’t you know a woman needs a man to rely on? Without that man, how can there be happiness!" Qi Longbing retorted, then stood up with a cold laugh.

"I might have been ignorant before that Candy was my child, fine. But now that I know she’s my daughter, do you expect me to just abandon them, mother and daughter? If it were you, Qi Lingfeng, could you do that?" Qi Longbing demanded, fiercely crushing the cigarette butt in his hand.

"For the sake of our brotherhood, I won’t pursue this matter with you. But I’m warning you, Qi Lingfeng: if you dare interfere again in matters concerning me, Hua Xiaomo, and my daughter, I won’t spare you," Qi Longbing declared fiercely. He had already made a carefully considered decision. Of course, this resolve wasn’t directed at Qi Lingfeng, but at Pan Yutong—the woman who, on the surface, held the title of the Qi family’s eldest young mistress.

"Big Brother, are you still planning to pursue things with Xiao Mo?" Qi Lingfeng asked. Then, as if another thought struck him, he added, "And what about Hua Xiaomo’s intentions? Is she willing? After all, you’re married now. Is she willing to be your mistress? That would be so unfair to her!"

"Big Brother, if you really do this, it would be too unfair to Xiao Mo," Qi Lingfeng said, unable to bear the thought of Hua Xiaomo suffering. It was because of Hua Xiaomo’s request five years ago that he hadn’t revealed the truth. He had believed that she would be happy if she chose the life she wanted.

But the reality was different. Hua Xiaomo was a success in her career, but in her personal life, she was a single mother. One could only imagine how difficult it must have been for her, raising a child all alone.

"Don’t worry," Qi Longbing said slowly to Qi Lingfeng. "I won’t let Hua Xiaomo be wronged. I will give Xiao Mo and my daughter, Candy, a complete home. I won’t let my daughter bear the label of an illegitimate child. They are my women, Qi Longbing’s women. I won’t let them suffer any grievance."

Qi Lingfeng was slightly startled by his words and quickly guessed what he intended to say.

"Big Brother, are you saying you want to divorce Pan Yutong?" Qi Lingfeng asked. But this matter was definitely not so simple; it wasn’t something that could be resolved just by saying ’divorce.’

Qi Longbing looked at Qi Lingfeng and stated without hesitation, "Pan Yutong—I will definitely divorce her."

"Big Brother, you must think this through carefully. We currently have ongoing projects with Warner World—and not just one or two. If you have a falling out with Pan Yutong, the losses would be immense for both families. Besides, I don’t think Grandpa will agree," Qi Lingfeng said, his thoughts delving deeper. Yes, in this family, when it came down to it, although Qi Longbing appeared to be the decision-maker on the surface, in reality, it was Grandpa who had the final say! Grandpa’s word was like an Imperial Edict! No one could defy it.