Based on her understanding of Qiao Qian'an, although he seemed somewhat cynical and outgoing, he was actually just like her older brothers (excluding Mo Tingqi, the genetically mutated guy, of course), very self-disciplined. Aside from women he had to interact with for work, he had virtually no private contact with girls. (Except for her, of course.)

However, this girl didn't seem like a business partner, nor did she seem like a hostess.

Could it be his...?

Thinking of this, Mo Xiaoqing couldn't help but shine with excitement. She felt that, from a certain perspective, she must have found out the truth.

"Is that your girlfriend standing behind Qiao Qian'an? She looks pretty good."

Unexpectedly, the grip on her wrist tightened, and his expression became even more unpleasant than before, making Mo Xiaoqing feel uneasy.

Did she make a mistake in flattering him just now?

"Mo Xiaoqing".

This time, Qiao Qian'an was so angry that he called her by her full name, his tone filled with clenched teeth as if he wanted to devour her.

It's one thing to come to a place like this with clothes that make no sense, but now your mind is filled with all sorts of nonsense.

They really need to be taught a lesson!

"Okay, it's not true, it's not true. Be gentle, you're hurting my hand."

Mo Xiaoqing frowned, the pain in her wrist intensifying.

"..."

Qiao Qian'an was so angry with her that he wanted to pry open her head to see what was inside.

"Shouldn't you be in your school dormitory right now? Why are you still in a bar so late?"

"If you had let go sooner, I would have gone back already."

Mo Xiaoqing answered with a forced smile.

Does your brother know about you going to the bar?

"..."

"Looks like you don't know! Mo Xiaoer, you've gotten quite bold lately, daring to come and go in places like this all by yourself."

"I was wrong."

Mo Xiaoqing immediately deflated and begged for mercy with a mournful face.

"Qiao Qian'an, can you keep this a secret for me? Don't tell my brother about this. If anyone finds out, he'll make me do horse stance again."

Just thinking about my brother's expressionless face sends a chill down my spine.

Qiao Qian'an's complexion was better than before, but the words that came out of his mouth were still as annoying as ever.

Why should I keep it a secret for you?

Mo Xiaoqing watched the man's figure approaching the bar entrance and impatiently shook off his hand.

"Whatever you want. At worst, you can tell my brother, and I'll go tell Aunt Qiao that you have a girlfriend."

Mo Xiaoqing knew that Aunt Qiao had been urging Qiao Qian'an to find a girlfriend recently, which is why she used this matter to threaten him.

"Mo Xiaoqing, you're really something."

Qiao Qian'an was so angry with her that he wanted to strangle her right then and there.

Hearing his furious curses, Mo Xiaoqing didn't stop walking; instead, she turned around and made a face at him.

Ignoring the murderous gaze behind her, she took off her cumbersome high heels, grabbed her shoes, and jogged after him.

He's not Ji Muhan, is he?

And they're not her brothers? Why should she stand there obediently and let him lecture her?

Qiao Qian'an had just taken a step when he remembered that there were still people waiting for him in the private room. Suppressing his anxiety to chase after them, he watched the restless figures run out, walked in, and smiled apologetically at them. "My uncle's little sister is young and doesn't know any better. I'm afraid we can't talk about this today. We can talk about it another time."

When those people saw that Qiao Qian'an had lost interest in talking because of the girl's departure, they knew that the matter was probably not going to be resolved today.

Although Qiao Qian'an explained to them that she was referring to his uncle's younger sister, how could these seasoned veterans of the world not see that the meaning of "younger sister" was definitely not so simple?

One by one, they hurriedly paved the way for him with ingratiating tones, saying, "Since Editor Qiao is busy, let's reschedule for another day, another day."

"Exactly, young girls need to be coaxed; we should go and see."

"That's right, we should go check on this girl who just rushed out like that. It's so late, we don't want anything to happen to her."

Qiao Qian'an's expression was still not very good.

Mo Xiaoqing, you better pray you don't get caught by me, or I'll kill you!

——

When Mo Xiaoqing came out, Ji Muhan was no longer in sight, so she could only run around barefoot on the road.

"Ji Muhan".

"Ji Muhan".

The streetlights illuminated the entire city, cars flowed like water, and people came and went, but all were unfamiliar faces. Her eyes searched through the crowd for that face that had amazed her...

But Mo Xiaoqing suddenly felt a little lost.

My ankles were a little swollen, and both sides were scraped, but I didn't care at all and was ready to rush across the road.

"Are you out of your mind?"

His usually calm and even voice now carried a hint of unease.

"Ji Muhan".

Just a second ago, his eyes were completely blank, but when he turned around and saw the person behind him, his eyes suddenly focused and shone brightly, as if he had found his way the moment after being lost.

She stared intently at Ji Muhan, as if afraid that he would disappear from her sight in the blink of an eye.

The miraculous change left Shen Shaolin, who was not far away, completely baffled.

He simply said, "Isn't that the girl I hit the other day?"

Surprisingly, Mu Han got out of the car and walked up to the girl.

It seems that something must have happened between the two of them while he was away from the capital.

Otherwise, given Mu Han's tendency to forget people easily, how could she possibly make such an unexpected move?

"Ji Muhan." Mo Xiaoqing smiled brightly at him and called out softly.

Although Ji Muhan had no expression and her hands were in her pockets, she still responded indifferently.

His gaze swept over Mo Xiaoqing's suit jacket, his eyes unconsciously narrowing for a moment before returning to normal, though they were now even colder.

"I thought you had already left."

The girl's somewhat aggrieved accusations struck a nerve with Ji Muhan, making her heart soften, but she remained expressionless and gave her a lukewarm look.

"Um."

She was originally going to leave, but if Shen Shaolin hadn't recognized her with his sharp eyes, he wouldn't have recognized her even if she had walked right past him.

To my surprise, when I looked up, I saw her wandering aimlessly along the roadside, looking completely lost.

"Ji Muhan, you came back to find me because you couldn't bear to leave me, right?"

Mo Xiaoqing looked smug, as if she knew what she meant.

The girl's soft voice was as pleasant as ever, but the words she spoke made Ji Muhan's gaze turn cold.

He shouldn't have bothered with her in the first place; he should have just let her fend for herself...

This book was first published by Xiaoxiang Academy; please do not reproduce it!