My Girlfriend Who Develops Through Development

Hearing the girl's defiant remark, Lin Mo couldn't help but chuckle. "You said it yourself, whoever comes next month is a dog."

"you……"

"I'm handsome, I know that."

"Like an old woman selling melons, praising her own wares—bah!"

"Ha ha ha ha……"

The figures of the two people gradually moved away.

Meanwhile, Lan Ying, standing by the window in the villa, watched the two leave.

She couldn't help but sigh after the two had completely disappeared from sight.

"Silly girl, your mother-in-law has to keep your presence secret. Once a month is the limit. Otherwise, even if the energy core of this vessel is powerful, it can't withstand this kind of abuse."

“If the heavens sense this, it might ruin all of your father’s plans. He’s endured a thousand years for this plan; we can’t afford any mishaps at this crucial juncture. Don’t blame your mother-in-law…”

Chapter 857: Retreat to Advance

It was a little after 7 p.m. in the restaurant.

While they were eating, Lin Mo saw He Qiqi rush in. He put down his chopsticks and greeted her with a smile, "Sister Qiqi, have you eaten yet? If not, sit down and eat with us."

He Qiqi glanced at Lin Mo, then at An Youyu, and quickly went to Xu Yanshu's side. "Greetings, Madam."

Xu Yanshu smiled and nodded, "Sit down and have something to eat."

He Qiqi has managed the Lin family manor very well over the past few years, and her gentle personality has made Xu Yanshu very fond of her, who doesn't treat her like an outsider.

"Thank you, madam."

After expressing her gratitude, He Qiqi moved a stool and squeezed between Lin Mo and An Youyu, then grabbed the hem of one of their clothes with each hand.

This action left both Lin Mo and An Youyu completely bewildered.

"Sister Qiqi, what are you doing?"

Hearing Lin Mo's question, He Qiqi shook her head, "I'm not doing anything. Young Master and Miss can continue eating. Don't worry about me."

Lin Mo winked at An Youyu, who gently shook her head, indicating that she didn't know what had happened either.

Seeing this, Lin Xue couldn't help but laugh and said, "Qiqi is scared by you two little devils. The filming of 'Dragon and Phoenix Splendor' is about to start tomorrow, and all the invited stars have adjusted their schedules for it. She's afraid that either of you will suddenly disappear. If that happens, she won't be able to explain to the stars tomorrow."

After hearing Lin Xue's explanation, before Lin Mo and An Youyu could say anything, He Qiqi spoke up first, "Second Miss, how dare you laugh? You're clearly the president of Shuangmu Entertainment, okay? I'm just an employee. Why don't you care at all?"

His words were filled with resentment.

Xu Yanshu and Lin Shu, who were eating, exchanged a knowing glance and laughed simultaneously.

Lin Xue put down her chopsticks and said in a completely matter-of-fact tone, "Qiqi, what are you saying? Have I paid you a salary? I hired you to save me trouble. If I had to worry about everything, what would I need you for?"

He Qiqi: "..."

This statement is irrefutable!

There was nothing she could do; she was beholden to those who paid her, and since she was receiving Lin Xue's salary...

"Second Miss, if you continue to act like a hands-off manager, I'll resign after the recording of the variety show 'Dragon and Phoenix Splendor'. What a terrible general manager you are. It would be much easier to be my housekeeper."

"Don't!"

Upon hearing that He Qiqi was going to resign, Lin Xue could no longer remain calm.

Although Shuangmu Entertainment only has two artists, Lin Mo and An Youyu, there is no shortage of things to do, especially since the two have an extremely large number of fans. If they want to reach the next level, every step requires meticulous planning.

If Lin Xue were to do these things herself, she would probably have a terrible headache...

"Qiqi, your idea is flawed. What future is there in being a housekeeper? Why would you give up being the general manager to come back as a housekeeper? Isn't that like picking up a sesame seed and losing a watermelon?"

"Furthermore, a person must have dreams. If a person has no dreams, they are no different from a salted fish. Do you want to be the Lin family's butler for the rest of your life?"

"It's not a bad idea."

He Qiqi snorted in dissatisfaction, "What's wrong with being a housekeeper? The salary isn't low, and the old lady gives me a big red envelope every year during the Spring Festival. It adds up to nearly a million a year. Being a lazy bum isn't so bad."

"you……"

Seeing that He Qiqi was getting more and more serious, Lin Xue finally couldn't hold back anymore. "A mere million-dollar annual salary is enough for you? Qiqi, let me tell you right now, if you put your heart into running Shuangmu Entertainment, I guarantee you that in three years, your annual income will be no less than ten million. That's a tenfold increase!"

What would I need so much money for?

He Qiqi's question made Lin Xue's expression stiffen, and then her attitude changed visibly. She started to play the emotional card, "Qiqi, you are the soul of Shuangmu Entertainment. Shuangmu Entertainment can do without me as the boss, but it absolutely cannot do without you as the general manager. Besides, we have been friends for so many years. Can you bear to leave me alone to clean up this mess?"

"A mess?"

He Qiqi's face was full of speechlessness. "Second Miss, shouldn't we speak with conscience? All departments of the company are operating normally, how did it become such a mess?"

Lin Xue replied matter-of-factly, "It won't be now, but it will be after you leave."

He Qiqi: "..."

"Hahaha……"

Just then, Xu Yanshu's laughter rang out. She slowly stood up and said, "Alright, I'm done eating. You guys continue chatting."

Lin Shu asked with a smile, "Mom, would you like me to go for a walk in the garden with you?"

"Need not."

Xu Yanshu waved her hand, glanced at her second daughter and He Qiqi, and her smile deepened. "This place is quite interesting. You can just watch the show here."

Lin Shu smiled and nodded, "Alright, daughter, you can have some fun here for a while."

He Qiqi: "..."

She was clearly making a serious complaint about Lin Xue, so how did it turn into laughter?

After Xu Yanshu left, He Qiqi became more relaxed, "Second Miss, I've already made up my mind. After the recording of 'Dragon and Phoenix Splendor' is over, I'll go back to the manor and continue being my housekeeper."

"No, I don't agree."

After Lin Xue rejected He Qiqi without hesitation, she asked, "Qiqi, don't insist on resigning. You have to tell me what you're unhappy with about the current situation. Tell me, and I'll change it, okay?"

He Qiqi laughed, her gaze towards Lin Xue filled with distrust. "Second Miss, are you sure you can change it?"

"Why not?"

Lin Xue slapped the table, her tone full of dissatisfaction, "Are you looking down on me?"

He Qiqi raised an eyebrow. "Second Miss, what's that old saying again..."

“A dog can’t change its habit of eating shit.”

Lin Mo replied as if possessed, and in an instant, Lin Xue's face turned ashen, her eyes filled with murderous intent, and she glared at him through gritted teeth, "Xiao Mo, have I been too good to you? I am your elder, after all. What kind of junior treats you like this?"

"Cough...cough!"

Lin Mo chuckled awkwardly and spread his hands. "Sister, that's not what I meant. I just suddenly remembered this saying. Don't blame me. If anyone's to blame, it's Sister Qi. She insisted on starting this conversation, saying there's an old saying, and I just naturally said the one that came to mind."

"Young Master, you can't just pass the buck like that."

He Qiqi stared at Lin Mo in disbelief. "If I dared to describe the Second Miss like that, she would kill me. What I'm trying to say is that old habits die hard, not that a dog can't change its nature."

Lin Mo blinked. "What's the difference between these two sentences? Aren't they the same thing?"

"..."

He Qiqi rolled her eyes and shrugged at Lin Xue, "Second Miss, this has nothing to do with me."

An Youyu, an observer, lay on the table, her shoulders shaking incessantly.

Compared to her reserved demeanor, Lin Shu seemed rather unrestrained, bursting into laughter until her face turned red. "Wow, your show is good enough for the Spring Festival Gala!"

Lin Xue rolled her eyes at Lin Shu, "Sister Shu, how dare you laugh? Your son used the phrase 'a leopard can't change its spots' to describe me, and you're quite proud of that, aren't you?"

Lin Shu suppressed a laugh. "Xiaoxue, although you are a generation older than Xiaomo, you are not much older than Xiaomo. You, Qiqi, Xiaomo, and Yuer are all considered young people. I am different. I am over forty years old. I am not suitable to interfere in the affairs of you young people. Isn't it said on the Internet that you young people have your own way of communicating?"

Lin Xue was helpless against Lin Shu's indifferent attitude. She glared at Lin Mo and said, "You just wait. I'll settle the score with you after I finish talking with Qi Qi."

She took a deep breath and said to He Qiqi, "Qiqi, I will try to take care of the company's affairs more in the future. If you have any complaints about the current situation, please tell me."

"I'm too busy to even have time for dating."

He Qiqi spoke those words so fluently, it was as if she hadn't even thought about it.

Lin Xue secretly curled her lip, finally understanding, "So, the reason you threatened to quit today was for this purpose, right?"

He Qiqi smiled calmly, "More or less."

"fall in love?"

Lin Shu became interested, "Qiqi, I heard from Xiao Mo that you and Xu Huang are dating?"

He Qiqi readily admitted, "Yes, it was the young master who made the connection."

Lin Shu then asked, "How are your relationships with Xu and Huang?"

He Qiqi smiled and said, "It's good. Brother Xu is a kind and honest person, and I like him very much."

Lin Shu clapped her hands. "That's good. Qiqi, to support your relationship with Xu Huang, I'll make a promise today: as long as you and Xu Huang get married, I'll give you a house in Beijing, outside the Third Ring Road, whether it's a large apartment or a villa, you can choose whatever you like."

He Qiqi was taken aback.

This promise is incredibly important!

As far as she knows, the price of houses in the fourth and fifth ring roads is basically around 100,000 yuan per square meter. If the location is good, the layout is good, and the area is larger, a house will cost at least 20 to 30 million yuan.

Lin Xue glared at Lin Zhu with displeasure. "Sis, can't you see that Qi Qi and I are talking about serious matters? Can you please not interrupt us at this time?"

Lin Shu chuckled and countered, "Xiaoxue, you're talking about serious business, and so am I. Besides, no matter how you look at it, marriage is more important than work, especially since Qiqi is a girl, making marriage even more important."

"you……"

Lin Xue was speechless after being rebuked, and it took her a while to finally manage to say, "Even if we're going to give Qi Qi a house, it'll be me who does it. She's my right-hand woman, it's not your place to give her benefits."

"Who said I was giving Qiqi a treat?"

Lin Shu put her hair up, smiled, got up, walked around the dining table, and came to He Qiqi's side. "This house isn't a perk for Qiqi, but rather Xu Huang's betrothal gift. Xu Huang has been with me for so many years, so it's normal for me to give him a house, right?"

After saying that, she patted He Qiqi on the shoulder, "Take good care of yourself, I'm looking forward to drinking your and Xu Huang's wedding wine."

After she left, Lin Xue immediately started complaining, "What? Trying to steal the spotlight, huh? If it weren't for the fact that you're my sister, I would definitely beat you up!"

"cough……"