Translator: Henyee Translations   Editor: Henyee Translations
Qiao Qiao should have called him Mr. Bai after Shao Jingmo introduced Bai Chenâs identity. But Bai Chenâs deliberate words made Qiao Qiao feel very uncomfortable. Without thinking, she retorted, âYou donât look young either. If 1 didnât specifically mention seniority, I would have thought that I had to call you Uncle.â
The smile on Bai Chenâs lips froze. A faint smile could be seen between Shao Jingmoâs eyebrows. At this moment, Bai Chen slowly stood up. âIt seems that Miss Qiao is very guarded against me. Itâs understandable. After all, Iâm a member of the Bai family. The Qiao family is most guarded against the Bai family now.â
With that, Bai Chen walked out of the booth. âIâm afraid Iâve dampened Third
Masterâs mood. Iâll leave first. Third Master, letâs talk when weâre free.â
Shao Jingmo said, âTake care.â
Bai Chen nodded. Before he left, he glanced at Qiao Qiao meaningfully.
âGoodbye, Miss Qiao.â
Qiao Qiaoâs lips twitched downward, but it wasnât that obvious.
After Bai Chen left, Qiao Qiao slowly relaxed a little. She was probably a little afraid. If Little Uncle didnât come tonight, she wouldnât know how to deal with this Bai family. Her legs were a little weak from fear. At this moment, Shao Jingmo grabbed her wrist and pulled her down to sit on his lap.
Qiao Qiao didnât move. Shao Jingmo placed his arm on her lower back and massaged her gently. âWere you frightened?â
Qiao Qiao didnât dare to be stubborn. âA little.â
âHis name is Bai Chen, and heâs Bai Qingfengs stepson. Heâs the eldest son in name and isnât related to the Bai family by blood,â Shao Jingmo said.
Qiao Qiao frowned. âPreviously, Grandpa said that the Bai family didnât have a man of my marriageable age. It turns out that Grandpa had excluded Bai Chen, who isnât related to the Bai family by blood, from the list.â
Shao Jingmo said, âBai Chen is a hidden danger.â
Qiao Qiao was curious. âHow so?â
Shao Jingmo said, âBai Chen is not liked in the Bai family. He only has the surname Bai. On the surface, he is not allowed to participate in anything in the Bai family. Eating, drinking, playing, and being ignorant are all illusions.
If you peel off that layer of cat skin, there might be a tiger inside.â
Qiao Qiao swallowed. âNo wonder I thought Bai Chenâs gaze just now didnât look simple.â
Shao Jingmo turned to look at her.
Qiao Qiao was stunned. âWhat?â
Shao Jingmo asked her, âDo you still want to drink?â Qiao Qiao:
Shao Jingmo said, âOr should I order male models?â
When Qiao Qiao heard the words âmale modelâ, her eyes lit up instinctively. In just a few seconds, Shao Jingmo saw everything. He laughed in anger and pointed casually at the dance floor where heat waves rolled nearby. âYou want that one over there?â
How could Qiao Qiao not see Shao Jingmoâs expression? She shook her head violently. âNo.â
âYouâre already here.â Shao Jingmo had a serious expression. âGo and order something youâre satisfied with. So that you didnât come here for nothing tonight.â
Qiao Qiao panicked. âLittle Uncle⦠are you serious?â
Shao Jingmo smiled. âWhat do you think?â
Although Qiao Qiao could understand Shao Jingmoâs expression, she couldnât quite figure out what he meant. Why didnât it sound like he was angry? He didnât really want her to order male models, did he? âYou hesitated.â Shao Jingmo stared at her face.
Qiao Qiao swallowed and tried to explain. âlâ¦â
Shao Jingmoâs lips twitched. âQiao Guigui, you actually hesitated.â
Qiao Qiao: â
Now, there was no way to clear her name. Why should she guess his thoughts? Of course, she didnât go to the dance floor, let alone order male models. A few minutes later, Shao Jingmo held Qiao Qiaoâs hand and walked out of Bar Buff. As soon as she came out, the cold wind blew on her face and Qiao Qiao instantly sobered up.
Jingcheng went forward and Shao Jingmo handed him the car key. âTo the
Tianfang Water Pavilion.â
The Tianfang Water Pavilion was a personal property under Shao Jingmoâs name. In the past, when Qiao Qiao didnât return to Xingzhou, he often went there to stay. After Qiao Qiao returned to the Qiao family, he rarely went to stay at the Tianfang Water Pavilion.
It was not appropriate to return to the Qiao residence tonight. So Shao Jingmo took Qiao Oäao to the Tianfang Water Pavilion for the night. Jingcheng went over and drove the car over. Shao Jingmo carried Qiao Qiao into the car.
Qiao Qiao was already light-headed and dizzy. She obediently leaned into Shao Jingmoâs arms and closed her eyes to relieve herself. She suddenly remembered what Shao Jingmo had said about going to the Tianfang Water Pavilion. She suddenly opened her eyes and asked, âArenât we going home?â
Shao Jingmo said, âYes, but weâre going back to our other home.â
Qiao Qiao nodded and closed her eyes again.
Shao Jingmo said, âSleep for a while.â
Qiao Qiao wanted to sleep, but there were many things she didnât ask in her heart. She had held it in for a long time and couldnât sleep in peace. She struggled with herself for a long time. Finally, she found the courage to ask him, âWhy are you holding someone elseâs hand?â
Shao Jingmo frowned. âWhat?â
Qiao Qiao said, âl said, why are you holding Lin Xingruoâs hand?â Before Shao Jingmo could answer, Qiao Qiao straightened up from his arms and said with a serious expression, âYou canât hold someone elseâs hand. You have to avoid others touching your hand, or Iâll be jealous.â
Shao Jingmo smiled and pulled her into his arms. âl know.â
Qiao Qiao blinked. â?â
Shao Jingmo did not explain much. For example, who was that scene for?
He was like a fish in water in the Qiao family and had everything under his control in the business world. He should not have any weaknesses, but because of her, the person leaning in his arms now, he could only follow the plan and do what he had to do for the Qiao family.
Therefore, Qiao Qiao didnât know how much Shao Jingmo was carrying. She only knew how to throw a tantrum. After throwing the tantrum, she began to regret it. Before she could apologize properly, she felt sleepy and fell asleep in Shao Jingmoâs arms.
However, she did not sleep well. She rubbed against Shao Jingmoâs arms, causing his expression to darken. Finally, the car arrived at the Tianfang Water Pavilion.
Jingcheng felt the atmosphere in the car change. âThird Master, weâre here.â
Shao Jingmoâs voice was hoarse. âGo back first. Donât worry about anything Jingcheng nodded and immediately got out of the car to leave.
Shao Jingmo didnât carry Qiao Qiao out of the car. Instead, he locked the car door. His palm restrained the side of her waist and he lifted her slightly. Qiao Qiao sat on his lap. He had no intention of waking her up.. He went straight to the point in this cramped spaceâ¦