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

Because of Xia Huai's targeting, the Qi family's company has suffered unprecedented suppression in the past few days. Various suppliers and investors have left one after another, leaving Qi Yunrui extremely anxious. Most importantly, he has no idea what he did to offend the Xia family that would put him in such a desperate situation.

An unusual silence fell over the dining table.

Only Qi Nan knew that the root of all this was because of him.

In order not to implicate his family, he made a special trip back to the house, intending to explain things clearly to the two of them and make his own choice.

"Qi Nan, what brings you home for dinner today?"

"Dad, I already know what happened at the company these past few days, so please don't hide it from me anymore."

Qi Yunrui sighed, "This is none of your business, I'll handle it."

He didn't speak.

Qi Nan knew that Qi Yunrui was putting on a brave face, but in reality, the company was already on the verge of bankruptcy.

"Is it the Xia family?"

Qi Yunrui was shocked. "How did you know? I've never mentioned it to anyone other than the company's senior management."

"Because all of this is because of me."

Qi Yunrui and Jiang Qin looked at each other, both somewhat confused about Qi Nan's meaning.

"you?"

Qi Nan nodded and told Xia Ningqi everything he had done.

"No? I thought you were lying to me, but she really is the Xia family's daughter!"

When Qi Nan told her about it before, Jiang Qin just thought he was lying, but she never expected it to be true.

After hearing his words, Qi Yunrui didn't criticize Qi Nan too much. After all, the reason for all this was also related to his own education. If he had paid more attention to Qi Nan from the beginning, things wouldn't have developed to this point.

"It's too late to say anything now. The Xia family won't let us off easily. Let's think about our future."

No answer.

Qi Nan's expression turned serious. "No, I have another way to remedy this."

"What method?"

"They're only targeting me. The company is being dragged down because of me, so I want to sever ties with the Qi family and then plead with Xia Ningqi to target only me. That way, I might be able to save the company and avoid implicating you."

Qi Nan felt that rather than letting his parents suffer along with him, it was better to bear it alone. After all, this was the karma created by the original owner, and even if he was thrown into the sea to feed the fish, he couldn't blame anyone else.

"You brat, you're our only child. If you cut ties with us, who will pass the fireworks to us?"

"You're not that old, just practice a couple more accounts."

Qi Yunrui slammed his hand on the table. "I can't possibly agree to that. I'm partly to blame for not teaching you properly."

Qi Nan stood up. "My mind is made up. Don't try to stop me."

Jiang Qin sobbed.

"You brat, no matter how many wrong things you've done, you're still my child."

As Qi Yunrui watched Qi Nan's retreating figure, he felt for the first time that Qi Nan had grown up and was now a dignified and upright man.

...

"Come out and let's meet."

Xia Ningqi received a message from Qi Nan. At that moment, she was accompanying Ye Anran to get her nails done, and her mind was still a bit confused because of what Ye Anran had just said. As a result, she received an invitation.

What does this mean? Weren't they trying to avoid me? Why do they want to see me now?

"Is there something you need?"

"Yes, it's something very important."

Then Qi Nan sent a location, which was a nearby tavern.

"You think I'll come just because you tell me to? Why should I?"

"If you don't come, I'll just wait here."

Qi Nan sent a voice message, and you could tell from his voice that he seemed a little down.

Xia Ningqi lowered her eyes.

"An Ran, I need to go out for a bit. You can wait here by yourself."

"Uh? Is there something urgent?"

"Some idiot is looking for me."

Ye Anran understood, and pretended to wipe away tears, "Fine, fine, you heartless woman, just abandon me like this."

...

Inside the tavern.

Qi Nan sat at the bar, drinking his wine numbly.

I don't know how much time passed.

Xia Ningqi appeared from one side.

"Speak, what is it?"

Qi Nan looked up, and this time it was Xia Ningqi's turn to look down at him from her high position.

The temperature was rather cold.

The carbon dioxide exhaled by the girl turned into white mist.

Qi Nan said slowly, "If I sever ties with the Qi family, could you only retaliate against me and not involve my family and company?"

revenge?

Xia Ningqi frowned. "I don't know what you're talking about."

"At this point, is there any need for you to lie to me? Our company has been relentlessly suppressed by the Xia family recently, isn't that your doing?"

Xia Ningqi wasn't stupid; after he said that, she understood. However, she really wasn't involved in this matter; it was probably Shen Wanping or Xia Qinghe who did it.

However, instead of immediately clarifying, she replied, "Sure, but where's your sincerity?"

"I'll be your slave, I'll do whatever you want me to do."

Xia Ningqi became interested.

"Anything is fine with me?"

Qi Nan shrank back, "Hit me gently, I'm afraid of pain, I can easily be killed by it, and then you won't be able to enjoy yourself..."

How did you know I was going to hit you?

Qi Nan remained silent; he couldn't very well admit that he had read the script, could he?

next second.

Xia Ningqi sat down next to him, and Qi Nan was so startled that he moved to the other end of the chair.

I feel uncomfortable.

Xia Ningqi tugged at Qi Nan's coat, "Am I that scary?"

"Um..."

"Then why weren't you scared when you choked me last time?"

"It's different last time..."

Qi Nan hung his head in dismay, not expecting Xia Ningqi to be so vengeful, remembering so clearly what happened half a month ago.

"What's different?" Xia Ningqi gritted her teeth. "The difference is that my identity has changed, so you're going to avoid me?"

"If you can't afford to offend them, of course you'll run away..."

Xia Ningqi laughed in exasperation.

"So what am I in your eyes? You bullied me when you could, and now that you can't, you run away?"

Qi Nan remained silent, perhaps because from her perspective, she really was that kind of person.

After a long silence, Qi Nan replied with only three words: "I'm sorry."

Xia Ningqi released her grip, her chest rising and falling slightly.

"So what? While you were avoiding me, which girl were you eyeing?"

Qi Nan's temples throbbed.

Seriously? Did Ya-jie find out about all the times I've been hanging out with her these past few days? Her intelligence network is incredible...

Thinking his whereabouts had been exposed, Qi Nan said weakly, "Sister Ya isn't exactly a girl, is she? She should be considered a woman."

"Sister Ya? A woman?"

Xia Ningqi's face darkened instantly, and her mood inexplicably plummeted to its lowest point.

Do you like it?

"She's alright. Although she seems a bit promiscuous at times, she's actually a good woman."

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