Read Novel Full Chapter 2200: Chapter 4: He Has a Girlfriend Now
Chapter 2200: Chapter 4: He Has a Girlfriend Now
Qin Qingqing was slightly startled.
The man, originally two steps away from her, suddenly took a step forward.
The familiar masculine scent from the past, along with his deep voice, aggressively replaced the air she breathed, penetrating directly into her nostrils.
Qin Qingqing’s heartbeat became erratic in that breath.
Yet, the man’s gaze was deep, his presence overwhelming.
She instinctively pursed her lips, wondering why she was still affected after all these years apart.
“My dad transferred his shares of the group to me, so from now on, I’ll rely on Mo General’s guidance.”
Toward the end, Qin Qingqing’s delicate face showed a polite smile again.
However, the smile didn’t reach her eyes.
It was obvious she was just being perfunctory to him.
Mo Ziye slightly curved his lips, asking with a faint smile, “So you’re one of the major shareholders of the group now?”
Haochen Group was founded by their fathers.
In the past, Mo Xiuchen, Luo Haofeng, and Qin Mu were as close as brothers and founded Haochen together. Later, Mo Xiuchen acquired his family’s company.
Even Luo Haofeng later merged his family company with Haochen.
The reason was simple. He had no sons and couldn’t bear to let his daughter do business, so they merged it with Haochen, waiting for one day for Mo Ziye to manage it all.
So, eighty percent of the group’s shares were in the hands of the three of them.
The remaining twenty percent of the shares were scattered among other small shareholders.
Qin Qingqing’s eyes flashed confusedly, unsure of the meaning behind Mo Ziye’s question.
“I suppose so.”
Just as she was guessing what else Mo Ziye might say, he unexpectedly shifted his gaze to look at Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu in the distance.
Then, he walked away.
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During the shareholders’ meeting, Qin Mu introduced Qin Qingqing to everyone.
As the CEO of the group, Mo Ziye formally welcomed her, and Qin Qingqing also politely greeted everyone.
The meeting didn’t last long.
After it ended, Mo Ziye invited Qin Mu to his office.
Qin Qingqing was also asked by Qin Mu to go along.
“Uncle Qin, please have a seat.”
Mo Ziye instructed his secretary to bring in two cups of coffee and asked Qin Qingqing, “Miss Qin, what would you like to drink?”
“…”
Qin Qingqing’s expression changed slightly and she said calmly to the secretary, “Just a glass of warm water for me, thank you.”
Qin Mu’s gaze shifted between the two of them, not commenting on how they addressed each other.
Instead, he calmly began, “Ziye, I plan to stay at home with Qingqing for a while and then go traveling…”
“Uncle Qin, you’ve worked hard for so many years, it’s time for a good rest. Last night, my dad called to say he hoped you would join them and travel the world together.”
“Which country are your dad and mom in right now?”
Qin Mu asked with a smile.
Talking about his parents, a touch of warmth appeared in Mo Ziye’s expression, “They’re on a plane right now, saying they don’t know how long they’d have to wait for Uncle Qin outside, so they decided to come back to pick you up.”
Hearing this, Qin Qingqing, who initially kept her head down, suddenly looked up at Mo Ziye.
He looked at Qin Mu with a smiling gaze.
He didn’t shift his gaze to her when she looked at him.
She had a suspicion that Uncle Mo and Aunt Wen were invited back by Mo Ziye.
Otherwise, why would they return now, neither earlier nor later?
As soon as she returned to the country, they came back to take her dad on a trip.
Qin Mu, hearing that Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran were coming back, chuckled happily and turned to Qingqing, “Qingqing, if your Uncle Mo and Aunt Wen are coming back specifically for me, I can’t stay home to accompany you for more days. They’ve been playing abroad for years and would feel uncomfortable staying at home.”
At this point, before Qingqing could speak,
Qin Mu continued to address Mo Ziye, “Ziye, Qingqing has been away for four years and just returned. She might find people and things in G City unfamiliar. I’ll have to trouble you to take care of her when I’m not home.”
“Dad, I’m not a child. I can take care of myself.”
“Uncle Qin, if it were before, I would certainly not hesitate, but now it’s inconvenient for me to look after her.”
Qin Mu seemed surprised by Mo Ziye’s refusal, a trace of surprise appeared on his face.
Qin Qingqing’s expression changed directly.
Just as she was about to speak, she heard Mo Ziye say faintly, “I already have a girlfriend and can’t have someone tailing me like before.”
He has a girlfriend?
A trace of astonishment flashed in Qin Qingqing’s clear eyes.
“Ziye, since when do you have a girlfriend, why didn’t you mention it?”
Qin Mu was obviously shocked as well.
He has a girlfriend?
Mo Ziye’s lips curved into a faint arc, his peripheral vision catching Qin Qingqing’s astonishment as her eyes quickly lowered again.
He said casually, “Just started dating. If it works out, we’ll marry by the end of the year.”
“Why are you in such a hurry?”
“If I don’t get married and have kids, my dad won’t let my mom come back. In recent years, I’ve seen my mom only a few times. If I marry and have kids, my mom would definitely come back to help with the children.”
Mo Ziye talked as if marriage and having children were just to compete with his dad for his mom’s attention.
Qin Qingqing suddenly stood up and said to Qin Mu, “Dad, I need to go to the restroom.”
After speaking, she paid no attention to Mo Ziye’s gaze and quickly walked out of the office.
Because she walked quickly and was preoccupied.
At the doorway, she bumped into a woman.
The other woman exclaimed as she was knocked back two steps on her seven-inch high heels.
The expression on Zhang Minghui’s face, who followed behind the woman, changed slightly. He looked at Qin Qingqing with concern, “Qingqing, are you alright?”
After speaking, the woman who was bumped turned her head and frowned at him.
His face immediately showed a hint of concern, “Miss Shi, were you hurt?”
“I’m fine.”
Shi Xi restrained her urge to react.
She scrutinized the woman who bumped into her, and after a few seconds, her look of scrutiny was replaced by surprise, “You’re Miss Qin, Qin Qingqing?”
She had never met her in person.
But she had seen her photos.
And heard her name many times.
The look in Qin Qingqing’s eyes flickered slightly. While being scrutinized, she also subtly observed the other woman.
“Sorry, Miss Shi, for bumping into you just now.”
“Do you know me?”
“I’ve seen Miss Shi’s promotional posters. Brother Little Hui, you should accompany Miss Shi inside.”
Qin Qingqing did not intend to talk much with Shi Xi.
After saying this, she was about to walk past her.
But as they brushed past each other, she was stopped by Shi Xi.
“Miss Qin, wait a moment.”
“What’s the matter?”
Qin Qingqing stopped, turned her gaze, and looked at Shi Xi lightly.
A couple of steps away, Zhang Minghui’s face changed slightly, a hint of nervousness in his expression.
Oddly, they’d been at the doorway for quite a while, and it was as if the people in the office couldn’t hear them, as no one appeared.
With a gentle smile, Shi Xi looked at Qin Qingqing and extended her delicate hand, “Miss Qin, let me introduce myself. I am Mo Ziye’s girlfriend, Shi Xi.”