Qi Yusen’s handsome face turned black. He was about to decline when Gong Yi continued, “First young master Qi brought Qingqing over because you have a favor to ask. There is no way you would decline such a small request from me?”
“Though I want to spend some alone time with Qingqing, the fact that my father wants to meet with you is a fact. The Gong family is looking into partnering up with the Qi Corporation for a global racing event.”
Qi Yusen’s eyes narrowed. He was about to say something else when Qiao Qing grabbed his hand, “Brother, do not worry, I’m okay to communicate with him alone.”
Gong Yi grinned, “Qingqing has always been the cool one.”
Qi Yusen’s lips pursued. He patted Qiao Qing’s head and said, “If you need anything, call me.”
Qiao Qing nodded.
Gong Yi shook his head, “Am I that terrifying? Why are you guys so guarded against me? I heard Qingqing knows ancient martial arts – likely none of you can even defend against her, so why would I pose a threat?”
Qi Yusen ignored him and went upstairs with his subordinates.
Now, the only person who remained behind Gong Yi was Wu Yuan, Gong Yi’s confidant. Gong Yi looked over to Mu Jinghang.
Mu Jinghang appeared determined, “Don’t you dare try and send me away! Qingqing only has me by her side and I will definitely keep an eye on her for my brother! I am not going to give you any chance to harass her!”
Gong Yi had a fake smile on his face, “I heard that you wanted my help looking for your wife and child?”
Mu Jinghang, “…”
Mu Jinghang scratched his head and dry laughed, “Uh… Um… It’s my first time here and your garden looks great. I’m going to take a stroll to check it out.”
He then left.
Qiao Qing, “…”
Gong Yi, “…”
Wu Yuan, “…”
In the end, when it comes to his own self-interest, brotherhood was nothing but a lie.
Qiao Qing said to Gong Yi, “You asked me to come, so I came. How will you help me find my father?”
Gong Yi didn’t speak and simply walked towards her.
Qiao Qing frowned and subconsciously retreated.
She walked back until her back hit a wall. Gong Yi then trapped her between her arms as he leaned them into the wall.
Qiao Qing was about to push him away when she smelled a familiar fragrance. At once, she froze.
Gong Yi said, “Once you’ve fallen in love with me and once you’ve cheated on Jun Yexuan, I’ll help you.”
Qiao Qing’s face went dark and decided not to pursue the scent she smelled.
She hissed as she stared at Gong Yi, “You don’t even like me. What do you want? Just speak. We can exchange our services, so we don’t owe each other anything.”
Gong Yi was a little startled. The way he looked at her warmed a little, “You’re the number one hacker, Q, right?”
Qiao Qing didn’t speak.
Gong Yi knew the answer right away, “What if I ask you to stay and be of use to me for the long term?”
Qiao Qing, “Impossible.”
Gong Yi said, “Don’t make it so definite. I’m certain that you didn’t like someone like Jun Yexuan in the beginning. However, since he kept on trying, you started to feel something towards him. This means there’s a possibility that you may feel something towards me later on.”
“Plus, you are wrong about something. It’s not that I don’t like you. It’s that I don’t really know you. I can’t say that I’m in love with you after meeting you only once when I visited your country. But in the future, once we spend more time together, I’m sure we can learn to love each other.”
“Stop right there.” Qiao Qing’s tone was cold and emotionless, “I’m with Jun Yexuan already. If he doesn’t betray me, I won’t betray him.”
Gong Yi saw how certain she looked when she made that statement and felt the bitterness in his heart.
He lifted her chin, “Do you know of this old saying?”