"Here it comes!"
The little dumpling, always eager for food, immediately responded, nimbly climbing off Huo Qin's lap and flying towards the dining table.
Huo Qin didn't seem to think there was anything wrong with what he said. He nodded slightly and got up to walk over.
The system watched the three of them having a harmonious meal together, a strange feeling rising in its heart.
They seem like a family of three, a single father with his two children?
And the Xie family, just two doors down.
Mr. Xie, who had finally returned home and was ready to rekindle his father-son bond, couldn't find anyone: ? ? ?
...
Where did they go?
Xie Yulin was surprised to find the house empty after calling out several times.
Dong Qin, who was behind her, immediately called the cook at the Xie family's house. When she heard the reply, she looked surprised.
After hanging up the phone, she hesitated and said, "Young Master Jingcheng went to the Huo family for dinner."
And more than once.
"The Huo family?"
Xie Yulin's voice suddenly rose a few decibels.
Because the answer was truly unexpected.
Dong Qin replied respectfully, "Yes."
Because of the mistake she made at the banquet last time, President Xie was very angry with her and even considered removing her from her position as secretary.
Dong Qin was extremely panicked at the time. She worked extra hard at night and worked like a slave during the day, which finally made President Xie change his mind and slightly give up the idea of giving up on her.
Having learned from her previous mistake, Dong Qin became much more cautious, keeping to herself and avoiding the limelight.
Xie Yulin stood there in deep thought for a moment.
He had heard that Xie Jingcheng and Huo Qin's youngest daughter were close, but he didn't expect them to be this close in private.
However, this has no downsides. Xie Yulin came back this time hoping that Xie Jingcheng could use Huo Chaochao's connection to promote cooperation with the Huo family.
After thinking it over.
"Prepare the wine."
...
The doorbell rang at the Huo family's house, and Xie Yulin's refined and handsome face appeared on the display screen in the entrance hall.
Aunt Ning glanced at it and said to Huo Qin in surprise, "Sir, it's President Xie."
Xie Jingcheng's expression suddenly turned cold, and a layer of frost covered his handsome face.
He was Xie Yulin's son. Although they weren't close, he knew very well why Xie Yulin had come to the Huo family.
Surely they're not here to take him home?
"I'll go and—"
Before he could finish speaking, Huo Qin waved his hand dismissively, abruptly stopping him in mid-air.
Seeing the door open, Xie Yulin's handsome face revealed a perfectly timed smile. He spoke first to Huo Qin, "I heard my son was with you, Mr. Huo, so I came to check on him. However, I haven't eaten yet. Would you mind if I brought an extra set of chopsticks and a bowl?"
He said a long string of words, but Chaochao, who was quietly pricking up her ears not far away, was completely confused.
I recognize all the characters, so why can't I understand them when they're put together?
"Xiao Qi, what is he saying?"
System: "He wants to freeload a meal."
Chaochao suddenly realized, then muttered, "Adults always talk in such complicated ways."
The system asked with great interest, "So, what will Chaochao say?"
Traditional parenting methods aim to develop a baby's language skills.
“I can say…” The little girl thought for a second, then had a flash of inspiration and remembered a phrase she had learned a few days ago.
"Food, I'm hungry!"
system:"……"
I really need to watch less TV dramas from now on.
Huo Qin's expression was indifferent, and his thin lips sparingly uttered two words: "Mind."
Xie Yulin's polite smile cracked slightly as he lifted the bag in his hand. "Of course, I'm not here to freeload. I brought my own 1988 vintage wine..."
"Mr. Xie, let's not discuss cooperation."
Xie Yulin's lips finally softened. "How will President Huo know if he doesn't try? Opportunities always come with risks. Once the Fengjiang project succeeds, it will be an extremely profitable deal for the Huo family."
Huo Qin stood by the door, broad-shouldered and tall, even in slippers, he was half a head taller than Xie Yulin.
Huo Qin looked down at him, his dark eyes slightly lowered, a cold arc drawn at the corner of his eyes.
"Then I wish General Manager Xie a resounding success."
In short, it was a complete and utter rejection.
Xie Yulin's expression turned somewhat unpleasant. He took a few steps back so that he wouldn't have to look up at Huo Qin.
He managed to control his expression within three seconds and smiled again.
"Then I, Xie, will not bother you any longer."
Xie Jingcheng came out and said to Huo Qin, "Mr. Huo, I'll be leaving now."
Huo Qin nodded, and Chaochao ran to the door, stood behind Huo Qin's legs, and poked her head out, "Goodbye, Brother Jingcheng."
Xie Yulin, who had just suffered a setback in Huoqin, had a flash of interest when he saw the cute little dumpling.
If the older ones don't work, he can start with the younger ones.
Xie Yulin, who was very confident in his good looks that appealed to all ages, put on a gentle smile again.
"Isn't this Chaochao?" He bent down, reaching out to pat the little girl's head. "I'm Uncle Xie, do you remember me—"
Snap!
Xie Yulin's fake smile could no longer be maintained.
The moment he reached out, Chaochao shrank back, Xie Jingcheng grabbed his wrist, and Huo Qin slapped his hand away!
Damn it, what does that mean? Does he look like a heinous criminal who escaped from prison?
And that female bodyguard at the gate, don't think I didn't see you trying to twist my shoulder!
Huo Qin slapped his hand away, his tone icy, "President Xie, don't lay a hand on me."
Xie Jingcheng's phoenix eyes flashed with hostility. "Dad, you can go now."
Seeing that Chaochao was alright, Wang Jie relaxed her tense knuckles and silently returned to her original position.
"..." Xie Yulin took a deep breath for three seconds, one, two, three, psychological reconstruction failed.
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