Chapter 140: He may not have had enough time to succeed.
Maybe he hasn't had time yet.
After all, it wasn't long after Xia Yiqing was released from the ICU to the general ward that Qi Hanmu fell into a coma.
"Of course," Unexpectedly, the old lady gave Xia Yiqing enough face.
"You two don't have to stand. Sit down and talk. Let's have a meal together someday when we have time."
Xia Feng nodded naturally. "That's right. I have a niece who has been missing for quite some time. I wonder if the old lady and the third master would be able to look for her?"
Seeing that the old lady did not speak immediately, Xia Feng began to sigh again.
"Oh, pity us parents. We don't care what happens to us, but we can't let go of our children."
Old Madam Qi glanced at Xia Feng indifferently.
They are all old foxes in the business world. Even if they don't understand each other, they can probably figure out what the other person means.
Qi Hanmu was still in the operating room, and Old Madam Qi had no intention of talking to him.
So only one sentence was left.
"I hope President Xia can distinguish between my niece and my daughter, which is more important."
Xia Feng's face turned pale. He didn't dare to look at Old Madam Qi anymore. Instead, he winked at Xia Yiqing's mother.
"Qingqing," Xia Yiqing's eyesight was sharp, so she could clearly see the eye contact between her parents. She raised her eyebrows slightly, and saw that her mother's eyes were both flattering and secretly warning.
"It's been so long since we last met. Mommy misses you so much. It's not convenient to be here at the door of the operating room. Let's go to the corner and talk for a few words."
Old Madam Qi frowned, but before she could speak, she heard Xia Yiqing's voice.
"good."
Xia Yiqing slowly stood up.
Her demeanor and gait were calm.
Although she was only wearing a coat over her hospital gown, the material was expensive.
Xia Yiqing's almond-shaped eyes were calm and composed, looking straight ahead without the slightest deviation, as if there was no wind blowing and the surface of a calm lake.
The three of them walked no more than ten steps before Xia Yiqing stopped, raised her eyes, and looked at her parents with a half-smile.
"You two are telling me about that cousin, right? I can help you find the answer to this question, but the prerequisite is that you give me the shares of Xia Corporation."
Xia Feng's face showed fear, and his eyes were wide open.
He originally didn't want to get involved in his niece Xia Jie's affairs, as the girl was useless to the family anyway. But seeing how depressed his brother was, he hired some private detectives to investigate.
But no matter who you find, no matter how good their reputation is, they only bring one piece of news.
Xia Jie was not missing, she was just hidden by someone. That person has connections everywhere, so we can't check her. There is no way to find out.
Xia Feng thought that since his niece had gotten into trouble, he wondered if the person behind it was going to deal with their Xia family.
Hence, today's funny "looking for someone" situation.
Xia Yiqing's expression remained unchanged when she heard these words. Her fingertips trembled slightly, and she suddenly remembered the person who smiled at her this morning.
Coincidentally, Xia Jie disappeared when the lights were dim and I saw her.
That time, Qi Hanmu happened to be there too.
A smile slowly formed at the corner of her mouth. It was not because she was dissatisfied with Qi Hanmu. In Xia Yiqing's eyes, he was full of advantages and there was nothing wrong with him.
But this is really not acceptable. How can I help her without telling her?
Isn't this doing things without expecting anything in return?
She actually didn't know when he became so willing to sacrifice.
"Don't worry, my cousin is not in danger. If you don't act rashly, I believe he won't bother with you."
"Oh, of course," Xia Feng bowed slightly, just like the farmhands in the old society who saluted their masters.
"Qingqing, don't worry. After you and Third Master are officially married, Dad will give you all the shares of the Xia Group."
After hearing the conditions, Xia Yiqing felt a little sad.
She pursed her lips slightly, and the disappointment in her eyes disappeared in an instant. "Okay, then consider it a wedding gift from my parents."
Xia Yiqing's mother took a step forward, her brows still furrowed, looking worried.
"Then Third Master, is he good to you?"
This concern is long overdue.
If it were the previous Xia Yiqing, she would have burst into tears long ago, but now, she was like an empty mineral water bottle, which would not spill even if it was tipped over.
"Of course," Xia Yi said calmly, "It's much better than life in the Xia family."
Returning to Madam Qi, Xia Feng bowed and nodded, "Madam, we will leave Qingqing to the Third Master.
"Don't worry, as long as Qingqing is lucky enough to marry the Third Master, Xia Shi will also be Qingqing's."
Xia Feng was still smiling. Not far away, the door of the operating room opened.
"Old lady," Qin Fei was still wearing surgical gown, his eyes were calm.
"The operation was successful."
Qin Fei then stepped forward and said in a voice that only Xia Yiqing and the old lady could hear, "But there was almost an accident during the operation, and it was only Madam's voice that calmed the Third Master."
Old Madam Qi held Xia Yiqing's hand tightly, her smile widening, and their clasped hands tightened again and again.
"All my shares will be cleared."
Feng Yan was not only Madam Qi's family doctor, but also her part-time secretary. She blinked and asked, "Madam, now?"
"Now!"
Xia Yiqing's hands were surrounded by warmth and dryness, which was the sense of security that only an elder could give.
A sour feeling rose to the tip of her nose, and Xia Yiqing blinked. Unlike the sour grapes she had felt in the past, this time, her heart felt as sweet as if she had drunk honey.
She gently hugged Madam Qi's hand and said, "Grandma, thank you."
"Don't worry, you saved grandma's life. From now on, you are grandma's granddaughter. I will be relieved that Han Mu follows you."
Xia Yiqing sensed something was wrong, raised her head, and her eyes were full of confusion.
Isn't it generally said that women follow men?
How did she get here? It was Qi Hanmu who followed her.
Madam Qi patted Xia Yiqing's shoulder, the corner of her mouth curled up, "Don't worry, Han Mu is definitely willing to do it."
Seeing that everyone was having a great time here, Mr. and Mrs. Xia took the initiative to say goodbye.
Only Xia's mother looked back from time to time with complicated eyes.
The little girl who had tears in her eyes and wanted her to hug her when she was young seemed to have grown up in an instant. She really had someone who cared about her and loved her.
The subtle rejection that Xia Yiqing had in Xia's mother disappeared like a cat retracting its claws.
Back in the ward, Xia Yiqing's nose smelled not only the strong scent of disinfectant, but also a hint of cool woody fragrance.
Without a doubt, it came from Qi Hanmu who was looking at her steadily.
He was able to open his eyes now, but he was just forcing himself. Old Madam Qi laughed and scolded him, "Nonsense," and went out to wipe her tears.
Xia Yiqing discovered that this man had curved eyebrows and eyes, the right half of his face was cold and pale, and his whole body was as gentle as jade.
Wait, Xia Yiqing’s eyes suddenly widened.
The scar on Qi Hanmu's right cheek disappeared? !
"Qingqing," Qi Hanmu, who had just finished the operation, looked pale, with sharp jaws, but his dark eyes showed a bit of gentleness.
"Come here."
He held out his hand to her, open it, palm up.
The girl raised her autumn-water eyes and slowly walked towards him. Before her hand rested on his palm, there was the sweet fragrance of Xia Yiqing's body.
Qi Hanmu's eyes softened a little. "After all this time, you still like osmanthus and citrus scented perfume?"
"Well," Xia Yiqing sat beside the bed, raised her eyes and looked at Qi Hanmu, her almond eyes shining.
"I'm very loyal, so once I decide on someone, it's for life. What do you think, Third Master?"
Qi Hanmu's face was slightly rippled, his heart beat a little faster, causing him to cough. Seeing a trace of worry on Xia Yiqing's face, he waved his hand.
"It's okay, Qingqing, this time, I want to tell you something."
It was gloomy outside, but the lights were on in the ward, so the light wasn't that dim. Xia Yiqing interjected half-jokingly.
"Of course, but let me tell you about my discovery. It seems that you look better now."
Qi Hanmu's deep eyes darkened a little, like the calm before the storm. Dark clouds had already gathered, and all that was missing was the right opportunity.
Seeing that the girl's eyes did not move away from him, Qi Hanmu quietly relaxed his hands that were clasped in the sheets, but then clenched them again unconsciously.
A hint of pink inadvertently crept onto the tip of his fair ears.
Qingqing, are you praising him?
Before Qi Hanmu could frown, the girl tilted her head, blinked her affectionate eyes, and smiled, "The scar on your face has been removed, that's good."
The girl spoke softly, but because she had held power, she did not sound cowardly. Instead, her voice was like the sound of a pleasant spring flowing in people's ears, tinkling and donging, making people feel happy unconsciously.
Qi Hanmu lowered his eyes slightly, and Xia Yiqing was sitting next to him.
Her eyes flickered, her pupils were bright and her teeth were white. As she looked at him, she inexplicably recalled the first time they met three years ago.
That day, Xia Yiqing wore a light blue silk dress.
Although it is not cheap, it seems a bit shabby compared with big families like the Qi family who often spend eight figures.
But the girl's eyes were clear. Even though she was sitting at the same negotiating table with him and knew that she had no bargaining chips, her eyes still did not dodge.
Instead, he looked at him quietly.
Xia Yiqing has a pair of eyes that do not match her age and experience. They are like those of an older person who has experienced many vicissitudes of life. Looking into the eyes, they are endlessly deep.
At this moment, those almond-shaped eyes contained a hint of smile, like the spring rain in the south of the Yangtze River, sprinkling finely and densely into his heart.
Qi Hanmu's eyes became deeper.
He took a deep breath and paused, then supported himself with his left hand, leaned forward, and sat up straight.
Ignoring Xia Yiqing's dissuasion, Qi Hanmu supported himself with his hands behind his back. After making sure he was stable, he slowly put his hands in front of him and crossed them.
Xia Yiqing's eyes flickered, and before she could utter the words "accusing" him of not taking care of her health, she heard Qi Hanmu's faint voice.
"Qingqing, I solemnly apologize to you for what happened three years ago. Although I wasn't the mastermind behind it, I did intend to use it to get close to you."
When saying these words, Qi Hanmu's eyes did not evade at all.
He was like a child who knew he had made a mistake, with his fists clenched and hanging at his sides, his body trembling slightly, waiting for the adults' rebuke or the storm.
Seeing that Xia Yiqing looked normal, Qi Hanmu continued in a trembling voice, "You can hate me, blame me, it's all fine, but can you please not give up on me and give me a chance..."
Xia Yiqing then blinked and interrupted him.
"What opportunity?"
The girl's eyes were serious, and through her glass-like eyes, Qi Hanmu realized that he had prepared in a hurry.
He didn't even take off the nasal oxygen tube on his face. Moreover, he had just had surgery and was weak, so his complexion must not have been very good.
Qi Hanmu's expression froze, his hands retracted into the quilt, his jaw tensed, and his sharp Adam's apple rolled up and down, as if he was trying hard to suppress some emotion.
He didn't say anything, and Xia Yiqing didn't urge him.
However, Xia Yiqing didn't know that she was waiting for a "blockbuster bomb".
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