Chapter 59 The Rule-Makers
Song Yilin had been lying at home for five days when Xu Qingmin suddenly said he would take her to see something.
After driving for more than an hour, we arrived at an upscale residential area.
Xu Qingmin gave her a key.
"Let's go in and take a look."
Song Yilin didn't take the key and asked Xu Qingmin in confusion, "Are you going to give me a house?"
Xu Qingmin opened the door directly, revealing a bright and spacious single-level apartment with a huge balcony.
Song Yilin felt her sentimental side coming back.
Xu Qingmin gave her something that so many people dream of, but she didn't like it and even felt a little physically uncomfortable.
But she really didn't want it to be like this.
Xu Qingmin noticed Song Yilin's displeasure and put the key directly into her hand: "The house isn't directly given to you. I'll give you two options. One is that you work at the original Xin'ao Group headquarters, but it's far from your home, so this is your employee apartment. The other is that Xin'ao Group will move to the Xu's office building in the future, and you'll work in the same building as me."
Has ENN's acquisition been completed?
"It's done. Let's go to the celebration party together tomorrow night."
Although he already knew that Xu Qingmin would get Xin'ao, he couldn't help but feel excited the moment he confirmed it.
"Congratulations, Mr. Xu, your business empire has expanded again."
"Congratulations on becoming the CEO of ENN Group."
Song Yilin looked around the house. This large single-level house had six rooms, which was more than enough for their family. In other words, Xu Qingmin could also stay in this house.
"You seem to prefer me to live here?"
The headquarters of ENN Group is located in an office building, but office rent is relatively expensive. Considering the cost of the property, it is not the most cost-effective option.
How do you know I want you to live here?
"Moving the whole thing to the Xu's Building would save costs, but you showed me this building first instead of the office first."
Xu Qingmin took her hand and sat her down on the sofa: "If you live here, I can come over too. We can live together and take care of each other. If you find it inconvenient, I've also bought the house next door."
Song Yilin was astonished that Xu Qingmin, who was always aloof and superior, was actually willing to live with her family.
This is something even an ordinary man couldn't do, let alone someone as noble as Xu Qingmin.
He has always been a clean person and doesn't like others disturbing his life. He doesn't even want to be around his own parents, let alone other people.
“Xu Qingmin, I am very grateful for all you have done, but I still can’t accept it. I will stay in Fengxiang Community and work in your Xu’s Building. I will make time to visit your apartment more often in the future, okay?”
Xu Qingmin released Song Yilin's hand and stood on the balcony overlooking the entire city.
His fingers tapped on the railing.
"Song Yilin, how long can we keep going like this? We're a normal boyfriend and girlfriend, are you sure we have to keep doing this secretly forever?"
Song Yilin hugged Xu Qingmin from behind, resting her head on his back.
“I’m sorry, I can’t live with you right now. My daughter is only twelve or thirteen years old. She is still a minor, and I don’t want a strange adult man to suddenly move into her life. At least until she comes of age, or until she goes to high school and lives at school, I will stay with you. I will go back to be with my daughter on weekends and stay with you during the week.”
After she gets a higher position, she can hire one or two nannies to take care of the three elderly people in her family. But Bai Guanqun will live with her after all. The child is not too old, but not too young either. She can't neglect her daughter's growth just because she is in a relationship.
If Xu Qingmin had been involved in his daughter's upbringing and they had an emotional connection, they could live together. But after all, she's already a teenage girl.
Song Yilin suddenly understood why many second marriages are unhappy; each person is making plans for their own children.
Xu Qingmin was after her for love, but she was more interested in her child.
Xu Qingmin remained unmoved: "Qingmin, the child is still young and at a rebellious age. Give her some time."
She couldn't bring her grown daughter to a man's house just because she was dating someone. She believed Xu Qingmin wasn't a bad person, but what if her daughter didn't believe him? What if her daughter locked herself in fear every night?
Or perhaps to think even worse, with so many heartless acts by stepfathers to their stepdaughters in the news, what if Xu Qingmin is someone whose face you can only know, not his heart? Love is a luxury in life, her daughter is her life, and she cannot gamble her daughter's safety for her own happiness.
Forgive her for the heart of a mother.
Xu Qingmin grasped her arm, sighed, and turned to hug her: "Okay, I'll wait for you."
Song Yilin tiptoed and kissed Xu Qingmin on the cheek.
Xu Qingmin shook his head: "Not enough."
Song Yilin kissed Xu Qingmin's Adam's apple again.
After that kiss, Xu Qingmin's gaze towards her changed completely.
He simply picked her up and placed her on the sofa.
He then lifted her skirt up to her waist.
Song Yilin immediately stood up: "Xu Qingmin, what are you doing?"
Xu Qingmin used a kiss to tell Song Yilin what he was going to do.
From the sofa to the room.
Song Yilin didn't take a shower until it got dark.
Song Yilin felt like her legs no longer belonged to her.
Didn't people say that a man's sexual function decreases as he gets older?
Why is Xu Qingmin even worse than before?
What has he been eating all these years to maintain such good health?
Looking at myself in the mirror, I saw hickeys all over my body.
It seems that Xu Qingmin is becoming more and more considerate of her feelings.
Thinking back, I really didn't give him any chance at all.
If they work out gradually, they can become a good match.
But fate is cruel.
If she hadn't argued with Xu Qingmin that day and gone home to sleep, Uncle Bai might not have died trying to save her.
After taking a shower, I saw Xu Qingmin smoking on the balcony.
Song Yilin frowned when she smelled the smoke. She used to smoke, but she felt uncomfortable when she smelled smoke now that she didn't smoke anymore.
"I remember you don't smoke."
"We were just being so crazy, isn't it worth having an after-sex cigarette?"
After Xu Qingmin's reminder, Song Yilin recalled how Xu Qingmin had tried different angles earlier.
Song Yilin felt her face was getting hot.
Xu Qingmin's voice was slightly hoarse from smoking, with a hint of satisfaction, giving him a languid sexiness.
Unbeknownst to her, Song Yilin had been staring at Xu Qingmin in the same position for a long time.
Xu Qingmin stubbed out his cigarette and touched her face: "Don't look at me with those eyes, or I won't be able to control myself again."
Song Yilin quickly looked away.
"Come on, let me show you your office."
Song Yilin pointed to the sky outside; "At this hour? It's already evening."
Xu Qingmin held Song Yilin's hand: "Then tomorrow. Go back and rest well today. Tomorrow, you need to make a good appearance. You are not only the CEO of Xin'ao Group, but also my girlfriend."
Song Yilin took her hand out of Xu Qingmin's: "Are you going to announce our relationship at the celebration banquet tomorrow?"
"why not?"
“I’m afraid that if we make our relationship public, people will think that I’m using my looks to get ahead.”
"You don't need to worry about anyone questioning your abilities. Your abilities are obvious to everyone. Being my girlfriend is a plus for you. People are usually jealous of those who are slightly better than themselves, but you are already my acknowledged girlfriend, and we're heading towards marriage. You're practically their boss's wife, so no one will question you or object. You just need to figure out who's capable, who's not, and who's suited for what kind of work. You've already escaped the workplace struggles and become the one who sets the rules."
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