If you're not going to marry me, why are you flirting? If you dare run away, I'll sever yo

The following day, the Xia Group.

The female assistant, dressed in uniform, opened the door and entered the office.

At one end of the table was Xia Qinghe, the head of the Xia family, who was processing documents.

"What are you doing? So rash! Haven't I always told you to stay calm no matter what happens?"

The female assistant was panting heavily.

"I'm sorry, sir, but I really have something very important to tell you this time."

"What's wrong? You seem so anxious. As my special assistant, you must always maintain a calm and composed demeanor. Luckily, I'm the only one in the office right now. If there were other guests, wouldn't we become a laughing stock?"

"But... sir... this news is really urgent..."

Xia Qinghe calmly poured himself a cup of tea, then slowly brought it to his lips, took a small sip, and then slowly spoke, "What is it? Tell me."

"Yes, Miss. There's news about Miss."

"puff--!"

Xia Qinghe coughed twice upon hearing this, and before he could even wipe the water from the corner of his mouth, he immediately asked, "News? What news?"

Without further ado.

The assistant in front of him took out his tablet, opened one of the videos, and then handed it to Xia Qinghe.

"Sir, take a close look at the girl's neck in the video."

Xia Qinghe put on his glasses, leaned closer to the screen, and zoomed in on the video. He could clearly see the birthmark on the side of Xia Ningqi's neck, which was exactly the same as the one she had when she was born.

Although he had dated many girls with birthmarks on their necks over the years, the one with the most similar birthmark on Xia Ningqi's neck was definitely the most convincing.

"So alike! Absolutely so!"

"You mean a birthmark?"

"No! It's not just the birthmark! It's also those ethereal eyes, and her movements and expressions—they're exactly like her mother's."

The assistant's face lit up with joy. "Then I'll send someone to bring this girl over right now."

"No rush. First, investigate her background thoroughly. Once you're completely certain, I'll take Lingyu to see her in person."

"Yes, sir, I'll check right away."

The assistant bowed and then left the office.

Xia Qinghe, meanwhile, was still staring blankly at Xia Ningqi in the video.

The more he looked, the more it resembled him. He had a premonition that after searching for so many years, this time it seemed he had finally found it...

-

I won the Most Popular Award.

Xia Ningqi only found out after returning to her apartment.

However, she wasn't particularly moved. Instead, she thought the takoyaki she and Qi Nan had eaten at the night market was quite delicious. It was just a regular roadside stall, and she'd always thought it was just average, but today it tasted exceptionally good...

Xia Ningqi took off her skirt and reached out to gently stroke it.

Delicate and lightweight.

This fabric feels expensive just by touching it.

Xia Ningqi thought for a moment, then opened the chat window and sent Qi Nan a message: "I'm done with the dress. Should I return it to you now, or after I wash it?"

The other party replied instantly.

"I like the original flavor. Come back and give it back to me now. I want to sleep with it tonight."

rogue!

Xia Ningqi puffed out her cheeks and angrily typed, "Can you please stop being so perverted?"

"I'm just that perverted. If you don't want me to use this skirt for bad things, then keep it for yourself."

"You're being unreasonable!"

I have no obligation to reason with people.

Xia Ningqi angrily turned off her phone.

This is the first time I've ever seen someone talk about their filth so confidently.

I plopped down on the bed.

Xia Ningqi picked up the dress, held it to her nose and sniffed it. Apart from the fragrance, there was nothing strange about it.

Will he like this taste...?

Xia Ningqi, her neck flushed, lay on her side, burying her face in the hem of her skirt.

What am I thinking?

He was just using this as an excuse to get himself to accept the dress... He probably wasn't really interested in her...

-

The next day.

Qi Nan got up, quickly washed up, still sleepy-eyed, with messy hair, and lazily opened the door.

At a glance, I spotted Xia Ningqi, who was either already waiting or had just come out as well.

She was dressed simply today, in a white fuzzy shirt paired with wide-leg jeans that barely covered her white shoes, making her look like a girl next door straight out of a comic book.

Hello~

Qi Nan raised his hand and greeted her.

Xia Ningqi simply nodded in response, her thin lips pressed into a thin line.

"Aren't you wearing makeup?"

"trouble."

Although she wasn't wearing makeup, her clean face looked exceptionally fresh.

Qi Nan went downstairs with her.

"I really didn't expect that you were the most popular yesterday, and I heard that you had more than half the votes of the second place. It's a pity that you didn't go to collect your award."

"At least I'm full."

Qi Nan was somewhat noncommittal. After arriving at the apartment building, he went to the breakfast shop next door to buy breakfast. He thought Xia Ningqi would shake him off as usual, but to his surprise, she followed him.

What are you doing here?

Xia Ningqi's expression was cold. "Are you allowed to buy breakfast, but I'm not?"

Qi Nan naively said, "Why don't you just eat what I brought you?"

The girl turned her head, her eyes sparkling.

"What do you take me for? A pet cat?"

Qi Nan scratched the back of his head, a slight smile playing on his lips. "But I feel like you're easier to take care of than a cat. If that's true, I'd really like to get one. At least I could look at it every day and it would be pleasing to the eye."

Xia Ningqi looked disgusted.

"You can't even cook a simple dish, yet you expect to support me? You should take care of yourself first."

Qi Nan argued, "Although I can't cook, I can order takeout."

"Do what you can."

Xia Ningqi rolled her eyes at Qi Nan.

"Hmph!" Qi Nan said matter-of-factly, "Besides, all a man needs to do is earn money. He can just find a wife who can cook, right?"

A wife who can cook?

Xia Ningqi remained silent, lost in thought.

...

The two bought breakfast.

There was only one path to the school, so they had no choice but to walk together.

Entering the school.

Because it was an early morning class, there were many students on the road, and Xia Ningqi was recognized as expected.

Three or five people began to discuss among themselves.

"Isn't this Xia Ningqi? The dark horse of last night's party. I didn't expect her to look so good even without makeup."

"Yes, I like her pure and innocent type. She doesn't need heavy makeup to be beautiful enough to make my heart race."

One of the girls whispered, "The boy next to her seems to be named Qi Nan. It's one thing to perform together, but they even attend classes together. Could they be a couple?"

"It's a bit of a pity, but they look so well-matched, I really ship them!"

"Just don't bump your teeth."

"Bullshit! Eating everything will only make my nutrition more balanced!"

Because there were quite a few people discussing it, Xia Ningqi occasionally overheard a few words.

Is he going to stab himself in the back with Qi Nan?

This is so unrealistic...

...