Not only did he remain silent, but when the bracelet was taken away, his hands were free. He picked up a teacup to drink tea, gently tilting the lid aside. His attention seemed to be completely drawn to the emerald green tea in the cup, and he sipped it slowly, praising it.
Madam Xiao's heart skipped a beat.
A vague unease was rising from within her; a sense of fear lurked beneath the calm atmosphere. She tried to remain calm, but couldn't help but lose her composure, the unease weighing heavily on her.
The only string that's holding us together is already stretched taut, as if it's just waiting for a certain moment to snap!
It seems like something has slipped out of control.
Xiao Qingwan was completely oblivious to Madam Xiao's vigilance and fear. She found it even more unbelievable that Xiao Lingchen's words contained sarcasm towards Madam Xiao and indifference towards her. Before she could say anything more, she was suddenly pulled hard by Renhe.
“Sir, Qingwan was just drunk and confused, that’s why she’s talking nonsense! Ling Chen, Bai Shu, please don’t be angry, I’ll have her apologize to you—Bai Shu is Ling Chen’s fiancée, of course the bracelet should be hers, why would I fight with her for it!”
It is Madam Xiao.
She rushed forward, hastily trying to salvage the situation while glaring fiercely at Xiao Qingwan.
Xiao Qingwan understood the threat and warning in Madam Xiao's voice, and her body trembled with fear. She could only suppress her resentment and lower her head, stammering to Bai Shu, "I...I'm sorry..."
She was filled with resentment, but she didn't need to understand anymore. She heard Xiao Lingchen let out a short, cold laugh:
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The onlookers, having enjoyed a good show, left satisfied. Madam Xiao and Xiao Qingwan made a hasty retreat. Bai Shu, seeing that Xiao's father seemed to have something to say to Xiao Lingchen, cleverly took her leave and went out to play with her friends.
But Xiao Lingchen didn't want to be separated from her. He held her hand silently. Bai Shu coaxed him several times before he reluctantly let go. He whispered to her not to go far away, saying that he would go out to find her soon.
They're incredibly clingy.
Xiao's father silently rolled his eyes.
He's clearly a cold and ruthless CEO in the eyes of outsiders, but when it comes to love, he's as childish as a whiny little elementary school chick.
Even after his sweetheart left, he was still craning his neck to stare blankly at the young girl's back, completely dazed. He mustn't tell anyone that this guy is his son when he gets out.
Embarrassing.
After his usual scornful remarks about his son, Mr. Xiao's smile faded, and he tapped the table with his finger, indicating that it was time to get down to business.
"I heard from my subordinates that you turned down a big deal?"
Xiao Lingchen poured himself some tea, saying casually, "He's such a chatterbox. I'll fire him when we get back."
"Hey, I've retired, but I'm not completely out of the picture! Can't I even find out what my son is up to? Tell me, why didn't you do that deal? The quantity of those low-lethal weapons we ordered wasn't large, but the person behind it is someone with considerable influence. The Xiao family might not be afraid of them, but they are still a powerful force."
Xiao Lingchen scoffed softly, a hint of disgust flashing in his eyes.
"They're quite powerful, from the Americas and Europe... Do you know where they're going to use their weapons? Hong Kong! That's our own country's territory. Who are they to interfere with?"
"...Hong Kong?"
"Yes. If they dared to confront international conflicts head-on, I might think more highly of them. But they're all just stirring up trouble behind the scenes. What business can I do with them for such despicable acts! What are personal connections worth in the face of such matters of principle? I wouldn't cross that line!"
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