Chapter 1544: Chapter 1544: Sir, We Are Not Familiar (6)
"That’s good, that’s good." Xia Yongfang nodded in satisfaction, a comforting smile on his face.
At this moment, the phone rang, reminding them: two minutes left.
Xia Chuqing panicked. She still wanted to say a few words to her father!
"Chuqing, don’t worry. I’m doing fine here. People here treat me well," Xia Yongfang reassured her, understanding her thoughts, "You and your friends should go back, study well, don’t overthink, Daddy is fine."
"Dad... Your daughter is unfilial... I just learned about your situation now... I’m really not a good daughter..." Xia Chuqing burst into tears again, her eyes swollen and red.
Seeing her father’s haggard face, she really couldn’t stay calm.
"Silly child, it’s not your fault, it’s Daddy’s," Xia Yongfang looked at her and smiled.
After exchanging a few more words, the bell rang again, time was up.
Officer Wang came to escort Xia Chuqing away, and Xia Chuqing pleaded, "Can I say a few more words? Please? I beg you?"
"I’m sorry, Miss Xia, you shouldn’t even be here, please don’t make it difficult for me." Officer Wang made it clear.
Most people can’t come to this place unless it’s on the account of Mr. Xiao’s face...
Xia Chuqing dared not make it hard for Officer Wang, she had to leave, looking back repeatedly...
Xia Yongfang smiled at her: "It’s cold, dress warmly, don’t get sick."
Xia Chuqing couldn’t control herself, her emotions were like a flood burst, tears streamed down.
Outside, the cold wind blew on Xia Chuqing’s face, and she couldn’t stop crying.
"Miss Xia, wipe it off." Officer Wang handed her a packet of tissues.
"Thank you." Xia Chuqing took it, but the tears wouldn’t stop. "Could you get me a cup of hot water?"
Xia Chuqing was cold all over, as if frozen, even her heart felt cold.
"Sure, wait for me in a sheltered spot, I’ll get you some water."
"Thank you."
"You’re welcome."
Officer Wang immediately left, and Xia Chuqing obediently found a sheltered spot, standing under a tall magnolia tree.
She pulled her scarf up high. The closer it was to her nose, the more she could smell Xiao Mo’s unique scent.
Her gaze wandered to the place she just left; she couldn’t bear to leave her father, wanting to go back to see him again...
Xia Chuqing squatted down, hugged herself without a word.
As she whimpered, she suddenly heard someone whispering behind her. They apparently didn’t notice Xia Chuqing’s presence.
"The girl who just went in is said to be the daughter of the mayor inside."
"Isn’t it? It’s Mr. Xiao who brought her."
"Mr. Xiao? Which Mr. Xiao?"
"In C City, who else but Mr. Xiao from the Shen Group?"
"Really? That Mr. Xiao, huh, I heard someone say it was this Mr. Xiao who reported the mayor inside."
"Cough, cough, you can’t just say things like that, Mr. Xiao does business ruthlessly, but not that heartlessly, right? No grievances or grudges."
"Otherwise, why would I see Mr. Xiao’s name on the file? Maybe I saw it wrong, let’s go."
Xia Chuqing was startled, what were they talking about?
"Miss Xia, I happened to find a new thermos for you. Take the cup and go home with Mr. Xiao." Officer Wang just walked over.
Xia Chuqing was still in shock, squatting on the ground.
Officer Wang nudged her arm: "Miss Xia, the cup is yours."
"Oh." Xia Chuqing regained her senses, stood up, but did not take the cup.
The words those people had spoken just kept circling in her mind, making her feel even colder, colder than this chilly wind!
"Miss Xia, what’s wrong?" Officer Wang caught up with them, following them outside.
Xiao Mo saw them coming out and jumped down from the car.
Seeing Xia Chuqing’s unusual complexion, he thought she had been too emotional inside and comforted her: "I told you to control your emotions, didn’t listen, still upset?"
"None of your business!" Xia Chuqing pushed him away.
"What’s wrong?" Xiao Mo frowned.
Officer Wang handed the thermos cup to Xiao Mo and said, "Here’s the cup, it’s new. I have to go back to work. Call me if you need anything. She’s feeling emotional, comfort her."
Officer Wang naturally meant Xia Chuqing and turned back after speaking.
The wind outside blew on Xia Chuqing, she pulled off the scarf from her neck and tossed it to Xiao Mo.
Her red eyes looked at him, but her tone was colder than the chilling wind: "Mr. Xiao, thank you for your kindness, but there’s no need for interaction anymore."
"What’s the matter, why are you throwing a tantrum at me, have I offended you?" Xiao Mo stepped forward, draping the scarf over his arm.
"Mr. Xiao, my father told me that one must bear the consequences of their actions. All bad deeds will eventually be exposed."
"Are you giving me a political lecture?"
Xiao Mo found it both curious and amusing that she suddenly came up with such a reflection.
"Mr. Xiao, is there nothing hidden in your heart?"
Xia Chuqing glared at him, wanting to discern something from his eyes.
The words she overheard just now made her very uncomfortable. Though she didn’t know if they were true or false, she knew her father’s situation was somehow connected to Xiao Mo!
Xiao Mo’s face remained calm, showing no abnormal reactions: "Don’t you feel cold?"
Still insisting on talking to him in this bone-chilling wind!
"Even being cold cannot compare to a cold heart," Xia Chuqing replied indifferently.
"What nonsense, get in the car!"
Xiao Mo frowned, grabbed her, and shoved her into the passenger seat before sitting in the driver’s seat himself.
He placed the thermos on her lap and tossed the scarf to her: "Don’t catch a cold."
The car was warm with the heater on, with a faint scent of lavender, just like the smell on him.
Xia Chuqing stayed silent, sitting there with her head down quietly.
"Did you book the ticket?" Xiao Mo started the car.
"..."
"Where did you leave your luggage?"
"..."
Getting no reaction from the two questions, Xiao Mo glanced at her: "Frozen mute? Can’t speak?"
"Xiao Mo, do you hate me?" Xia Chuqing finally spoke up, turning her head to look at him.
But Xiao Mo’s gaze had shifted back, focused on the road as he drove.
"What kind of question is that, Xia Chuqing, are you only fifteen or sixteen?"
"I’m seriously asking you!"
"And I’m seriously answering you."
"Then tell me, given two choices, do you hate, or not hate?" Xia Chuqing’s heart clenched, and at that moment, she actually regretted asking the question.
"Sometimes I hate a lot, sometimes not at all," Xiao Mo responded, raising a corner of his lips.
What kind of answer is that, Xia Chuqing was not satisfied.
But what did she want to hear?
"Then why did you report my dad?" Xia Chuqing glared at him, she still asked.
"Sssss..." With a sound, Xiao Mo slammed on the brakes!
Xia Chuqing quickly steadied herself and didn’t hit anything.
"Who the hell told you that?" Xiao Mo looked at her angrily, his eyes full of rage.