CHAPTER 129: CHAPTER 126: NOWHERE TO HIDE

Even the most good-natured person would struggle to endure such treatment. Hua Xiaomo was already at her limit.

She knew that, even though a month was short, he would definitely, definitely not make it easy for her. Qi Longbing was out for revenge, to torment her. Bringing her to his side as a secretary was just his way of making it more convenient to mess with her at every turn!

As these thoughts swirled in Hua Xiaomo’s head, anger began to build within her. However, she understood that now was certainly not the time to let her anger show.

The more she behaved this way, the more he would intensify his treatment of her! Alright, since she couldn’t resist and shouldn’t resist, she would just have to bear the humiliation and burdens! In a month’s time, she would definitely get rid of him completely! Definitely!!

"President Qi, please show some mercy, okay? You’re really hurting me. I’ll definitely do whatever you ask, as long as it’s in accordance with the agreement. I, Hua Xiaomo, will not break my word!" Hua Xiaomo said, looking up. Her hair, which usually covered her eyes, had now fallen to either side, leaving her enchanting eyes nowhere to hide.

Qi Longbing looked at her, his gaze slightly stirred, and then, abruptly, he let go of her hand and stepped back two paces.

His expression was emotionless as he said, "Who allowed you to eat during working hours? It seems you really don’t want your graduation certificate at all. Fine, I’ll make it invalid, and you can wait another year!"

"No way, President Qi..." Hua Xiaomo exclaimed as she got up from the ground, her hands not even having had the chance to tidy up her dishevelment, when she heard these shocking words.

She looked at him. His handsome face was completely cold and frosty, colder and icier than at any other time.

But what she really couldn’t understand was why he had suddenly become so nasty, as if he didn’t want things between them to be peaceful anymore.

If her graduation certificate was destroyed, she would indeed have to wait another year. So annoying! Did fate really need to torture her like this? By then, even if she went to work at Brother Long’s company, what would she be considered? How would she have entered? No doubt she would still be met with disdain. Alright, she wasn’t afraid of being ridiculed or humiliated here, but she didn’t want the same thing to happen at Brother Long’s company. That face...she couldn’t afford to lose it! And she wouldn’t lose it!! For Brother Long, she, Hua Xiaomo, must do her best, rather than be the subject of gossip and drag him down with her.

Hua Xiaomo looked at Qi Longbing’s face, as cold as an iceberg, and didn’t know how to cheer him up.

Suddenly, she got an idea and stepped forward, chuckling twice before saying, "President Qi, please don’t be angry anymore, okay? I was wrong yesterday, and after I went home, I realized how truly nice you are! You’re the best person in the world..."

While speaking, she kept a smile on her face and fanned him with a document she had in her hand.

"President Qi, please don’t be upset anymore. It doesn’t suit you when you’re angry. You’re such a flawless man, the Prince Charming of so many women’s dreams! If Miss Pan or Miss Gong knew about this, how heartbroken they would be! President Qi..." Hua Xiaomo kept talking, trying her best to make him happy.

Her delicate face still wore a soft and flower-like smile, and her bright, sparkling eyes were mesmerizing like the twinkling stars.

But this immediately brought a glare from Qi Longbing, and he responded curtly with two words, "Shut up!"

He then snatched the document from her hands, slammed it onto the desk forcefully, and cursed, "I’ve never been played like this before!"

Hearing this, Hua Xiaomo was taken aback. Setting aside what he meant by his words, if they considered yesterday’s events, the responsibility was half and half.

She shouldn’t have agreed to go to his room. Doing so would make people suspect her of deliberately attracting his attention and leading him on. Okay, first reflect on yourself, then on others. That’s the way to stay peaceful.

Thinking this, Hua Xiaomo couldn’t help but smile. "President Qi, don’t be angry, okay? There’s really no need to get upset over someone who’s blind to the situation and doesn’t know better, right?"

Whether the speaker was aware or not, these words managed to stir a faint ripple of emotion in the listener.

Qi Longbing’s handsome and stern face gradually softened, adding to his allure.

However, he merely snorted coldly, looking at her with a sneer. "Yes, indeed, some people really are blind and fail to read the room."

Their gazes locked, and Hua Xiaomo’s heart skipped a beat. Could it be that he was really talking about her? Was last night’s mess worth getting this mad over? Damn! Qi Longbing, could there be any man more petty than you?

"I’m sorry, I acted on reflex last night and hurt you. President Qi, if you’re feeling upset... maybe you could slap me back and call it even!" Hua Xiaomo said ingratiatingly.

"Sure!" Qi Longbing sneered in response.

This guy actually agreed? Whatever, if he wants to slap me, let him—what bad luck!

Hua Xiaomo looked at him with a forced smile. "President Qi, I held back yesterday, so maybe you could also... be a bit gentler today?"

As soon as she spoke, it was like a flame tossed onto an icy pond, causing the layers of thick ice to emit threads of warmth.

Qi Longbing’s face remained expressionless, but inside, a gentle ripple quietly formed...

"Don’t worry, I won’t be too harsh, but I won’t make it comfortable for you either..." Qi Longbing laughed, a shrewd glint flashing in his eyes.

"Oh, got it, got it," Hua Xiaomo replied, watching him and then slowly closed her eyes. "Alright, President Qi, you... can start now."

Though she was angry and indignant inside, she knew she was capable of enduring all of this. After all, who was she? The flexible Hua Xiaomo?

Qi Longbing watched her eyelashes tremble violently. She was clearly scared deep down, yet she still put on a façade of nonchalance. Her temperament and character never quite matched his in any way. No, that’s not entirely true—at least in front of him, she almost always wore a mask. Wearing that mask, she inexplicably made him like her a bit more!

"Are you really ready?" Qi Longbing looked at her, his face as beautiful as an angel’s and filled with an impossibly stunning smile, which was a pity she couldn’t see at the moment.

"Hmm..." was all Hua Xiaomo managed to utter in response.

At that moment, what loomed over her was his entire handsome face, marked with a playful and unsettled smile that also carried an unmistakable uniqueness.

"President Qi, you..." Hua Xiaomo gasped in surprise, completely not expecting him to do anything but slap her.

But he didn’t make any other move, just smiled. Fool, how could he really bring himself to hit her? He wouldn’t. He was just a little angry about last night, that’s all. Of course, the way he was acting now seemed to be his own way of processing it. As for his anger, he felt he could forgive her. Yes, why get angry? It only made one feel uncomfortable and brought more negativity. He decided he would manage his own emotions.