Flash Marriage: He is a Wife-pampering Addict

Chapter 2227: Chapter 31: When Rivals in Love Meet

“Ziyi, didn’t you just say yesterday that you would stay here for a few days?”

Shi Xi was both shocked and reluctant.

She frowned tightly at Mo Ziye’s handsome brow, “Did something happen at the company that requires you to return immediately?”

“You wouldn’t understand even if I told you about the company’s affairs.”

“Then I’ll go back with you.”

“Your grandmother is seriously ill in bed. You finally come back, so spend more time with her.”

“But…”

She wanted to be with him.

Her plans hadn’t been implemented yet, and he was already leaving.

The more she thought about it, the more she felt unwilling. Urgently, she said, “Ziyi, you haven’t even met the President yet.”

“Next time, there will be more opportunities in the future.”

Mo Ziye glanced in the direction of the living room behind her and said lightly, “I won’t go in, you go in and say goodbye to Uncle Shi and Aunt Shi.”

“Ziyi…”

Shi Xi’s words were left behind by Mo Ziye.

He walked out of the Shi Family Villa without a trace of reluctance.

He got in the car and left dust behind.

Shi Xi stomped her foot in anger.

Looking in the direction Mo Ziye had left, she tightly pressed her lips together, feeling breathless in her chest.

Entering the living room, Shi Dongping and Feng Yuchun saw that she was alone and were surprised. After glancing behind her, Shi’s father asked concernedly, “Xixi, why are you alone and looking unhappy? Where’s Mo Ziye?”

“Ziye’s company has an issue that requires him to return. He just left.”

“Left?”

Shi Dongping seemed incredulous and genuinely surprised.

Shi Xi saw Shi Dongping’s surprised expression, walked dejectedly to sit next to her mother Feng Yuchun, and said sullenly, “There’s an issue at the company. Ziye is the president and can’t help but go back.”

“You’ve only dated him for a few days and you’re already so reluctant?”

There was a strange look in Shi Dongping’s eyes.

Then he smiled and teased Shi Xi.

Feng Yuchun lovingly patted Shi Xi’s head, letting her lean in her arms, “If you’re that reluctant, why not just go with him.”

“I want to, but I have to stay to accompany Grandma.”

“You have plenty of cousins to accompany your grandma, she won’t miss just you.”

Feng Yuchun’s tone carried a hint of sarcasm and dissatisfaction. That old lady never liked their side of the family; she only liked the first and third branches.

Even when her son was alive, the old lady didn’t like him.

At first, Shi Xi was even less liked by the old lady. Later, Shi Xi learned to please her and gradually got a little closer.

“It’s only right for Xixi to stay at home and spend time with our mom. No matter what, there’s nothing wrong with being filial. But Mo Ziye surprises me a bit. I originally thought he… Xixi, Mo Ziye is a rare young talent. Not only is he a business prodigy himself, but the decades of accumulation by Haochen Group is also as rich as a nation.”

“Dad, didn’t you just say yesterday that you didn’t like Ziye?”

Shi Xi playfully glanced at her father.

Now he’s praising Ziye.

Shi Dongping laughed heartily, “I had a bias against him yesterday because he’s close with the Qin family and An’s Home, and I was afraid he’d only use you without sincerity. I still don’t necessarily approve of you being with him.”

“Then just now…”

“I was just saying that Mo Ziye is barely worthy of my daughter. If you truly like him and want no one else, Dad will agree with you being with him.”

“Dad, aren’t you worried that Ziye doesn’t like me?”

“Hmph, my daughter liking him is his good fortune from a previous life. What right does he have not to like you?”

Shi Dongping huffed arrogantly.

Feng Yuchun echoed, “Xixi, don’t fall too deep, and don’t be too eager with Mo Ziye. Your dad is right. It’s his fortune from three lifetimes that you like Mo Ziye. He should cherish you properly, and you definitely shouldn’t lower yourself to chase him.”

“Mom, Dad, you’re exaggerating. I like Ziye just because I like him. It has nothing to do with fortune or not. I actually think meeting him is my past life’s fortune. He’s the best man I’ve met in my over 20 years.”

“A daughter who has grown this big can’t be kept. You’re already leaning towards him. If there were a conflict of interest between him and us in the future, would you betray us to help him?”

Shi Dongping was displeased with his daughter prioritizing a man like this.

Shi Xi shook her head repeatedly, “Dad, you’ll always be the person I am closest to and love the most. Ziye can only be second.”

“That’s more like it.”

Shi Dongping smiled contentedly. With Mo Ziye leaving the Imperial City so quickly, things might not be as he thought before.

——

G City.

Because of Wen Ran’s invitation.

Qin Qingqing really didn’t have the aunt prepare dinner in the evening.

Instead, she took Tang Jinchen and Ye Zhan to the Mo family for a meal.

Only upon arriving did they realize that apart from the three of them, there were many others joining the meal.

Growing up in such an environment, Qin Qingqing wasn’t surprised. Tang Jinchen had lived in G City for a while and wasn’t surprised either.

The only one surprised was Ye Zhan.

Seeing the room full of people, his eyes glazed with slight amazement.

Beside him, Tang Jinchen nudged him with his elbow and whispered, “Don’t be surprised. Stay here for a few days and you’ll get used to their lifestyle.”

As it turned out, the people joining for dinner were Gu Kai and Bai Yiyi, Luo Haofeng and Bai Xiaoxiao, Wen Jin and Jing Xiaocha.

As well as Bai Qingling.

Gu Zhitong didn’t come back because of overtime work.

Tang Jinchen’s gaze swept around, and not seeing the person he wanted to see, there was a small hint of disappointment in his eyes.

Soon, he concealed it.

Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen, the hosts, introduced Ye Zhan to the group and also introduced them to him.

Tang Jinchen was somewhat familiar with everyone.

Though they hadn’t seen each other for many years, they quickly became acquainted again.

Qin Qingqing was pulled by Bai Qingling and Momo for a chat, and by the end of the dinner, Ye Zhan was chatting well with several seniors.

Mo Xiuchen, who always believed his son inherited his excellent genes, after some probing, agreed with Wen Ran that Ye Zhan was a good person.

He noticed Ye Zhan’s occasionally intentional gaze at Qin Qingqing.

Mo Xiuchen pondered, perhaps Ziyi really had a competitor now.

And that kid was still staying in the Imperial City.

Was he stupid?

Or was he overconfident and underestimating the situation?

Just as he was thinking, he heard Gu Kai, who had returned from a phone call from outside, asking, “Ziyi, why did you suddenly come back? Didn’t you say you were staying in the Imperial City for a few days?”

Hearing this, everyone looked towards the entryway.

And the tall, handsome figure that entered with Gu Kai, who else could it be but Mo Ziye?

Mo Xiuchen’s gaze met Mo Ziye’s, and with a slight smile, he said, “Ziyi, you came back just in time. This is Ye Zhan from the Imperial City, a friend of Jinchen’s, I heard you two met once when you were kids. Do you still recognize him?”

As his words fell, Ye Zhan’s eyes flashed slightly, and he stood up unhurriedly.