"Sister-in-law, has Brother's WeChat account been hacked?"
When Sheng Mumu answered Qiao Li's phone call, the first thing she heard was this sentence.
Sheng Mumu was completely confused: "Huh? What?"
"Brother changed his profile picture and posted on Moments. I suspect his account was hacked."
Qiao Li paused, then analyzed:
"Or maybe it was you who used Brother's phone, Sister-in-law?"
Qiao Li didn't know that they, this "old couple", had recently become "new sweethearts". She was understandably shocked by Brother's sudden change.
Sheng Mumu didn't get it. "He just changed his profile picture and posted on Moments. What's so strange about that?"
"Of course it's strange!" Qiao Li raised her voice a little. "Brother's WeChat profile picture has been pure black for years. I've never seen him change it or post anything on Moments before."
"Maybe he's in a good mood recently." Sheng Mumu evasively laughed and replied.
After hanging up Qiao Li's call, which was purely for gossip, Sheng Mumu opened WeChat.
In the pinned conversation, Qi Mo still had his original profile picture from the outside.
Pure black.
Just like him, pure and unfathomable.
Her finger lightly tapped to open it, and Sheng Mumu's eyes suddenly shrank.
The profile picture had changed.
She clicked to enlarge it.
This was...
It was the photo Qi Shaobai took of them against a backdrop of fireworks during the school arts festival at Qi Shaobai's school.
In the photo, their backs were to the camera.
Qi Mo had one hand in his pants pocket and the other draped over her shoulders.
He stood tall and slender, posing casually and comfortably.
The man's side profile was clear and sharp. The dazzling firework lights shone on his cold, pale skin, adding a touch of warmth to his aloof and indifferent temperament.
In the photo, her face was also turned to the side.
The lighting was dim, but you could still see her earlobes slightly flushed.
She was reaching out with one finger to poke his chin, making him straighten his head and not look at her.
Sheng Mumu recalled this scene in her mind.
Her heart softened.
Unconsciously, she rested her cheek in her hand. Her clear eyes rippled with smugness.
Murmuring to herself:
"It's so nicely taken."
"A rich gentleman and a beautiful lady."
Sheng Mumu shamelessly complimented her own looks and the noble aura Qi Mo naturally exuded.
Her slender, fair fingers tapped a few times to enter Qi Mo's Moment page.
There was one and only one Moment post.
A set of four photos in a grid.
She scrolled through them.
It was like watching a dynamic picture.
Photo 1: Qi Mo looking up at the sky while she looked at him, with a subtle affection in her eyes that she wasn't even aware of.
Photo 2: He must have said something. Her head tilted down slightly, her earlobes flushed almost instantly, illuminated by the firework lights and captured on camera.
Photo 3: Their eyes met. He looked down, she looked up. Both had smiles on their lips.
Photo 4: Now she was looking up at the sky and he was looking at her, his gaze scorching and unabashed.
Qi Shaobai captured the scene seamlessly in this series of candid shots.
Sheng Mumu's smile grew.
She exited Moments and thought blankly for a while.
Unable to resist, she messaged Qi Mo.
Teasingly asking: "President Qi, is it necessary to show off your lovey-dovey side like this? [pointing fingers emoji]"
The reply came quickly face-to-face: "Yes."
Sheng Mumu blinked blankly for a moment. Through that one word, it was as if she could see the sly old fox's tail curling up smugly.
She pursed her lips and continued typing: "If I remember correctly, didn't we miss one photo?"
Qi Mo: "Which one?"
Sheng Mumu: "I remember I hit you then. Qi Shaobai wouldn't have missed that shot, right?"
Qi Mo: "......"
Sheng Mumu: "Wait."
Qi Shaobai's phone buzzed again.
In the quiet classroom during lunch break, the vibration sounded out of place.
He covered his pocket and went into the hallway.
Inner OS: What's going on today, so many calls.
Seeing the flashing "Wishing Pool" on the screen, Qi Shaobai's pupils widened slightly.
No way.
Again?
"Hello?" His voice was lazy, as if he already knew the purpose of Sheng Mumu's call.
"You have—"
"I have it." Without letting Sheng Mumu finish, Qi Shaobai jumped to answer.
In the earpiece, Sheng Mumu was stunned for a second, then said:
"Then send it to—"
"Okay." Qi Shaobai interrupted her again.
Qi Shaobai felt they were being too lovey-dovey.
It felt like his mouth was stuffed with dog food, and before he could swallow it down, someone stuffed in another spoonful.
After hanging up, Qi Shaobai sent Sheng Mumu the photos he had just forwarded to Dad once.
Putting his phone back in his pocket, he sighed helplessly with a smile.
Inner OS: Am I just part of your play too?
I didn't expect Mom to be just as lovey-dovey as Dad.
Oh well.
That's adults for you?
The Rolls-Royce drove on the road.
Xiao Wang glanced at the backseat from the rearview mirror.
Earlier, Dong Assistant had called specially to remind him that President Qi had several meetings to attend that afternoon.
He told Xiao Wang to drive slower if possible, to allow President Qi more rest time.
Having worked around President Qi for years, they knew well how much importance he placed on his work.
If he got back to the company early, President Qi would surely not rest and dive right back into the endless work.
Seeing that President Qi did not close his eyes to rest, but lowered his gaze at his phone, Xiao Wang looked worried.
Hesitating on whether to remind President Qi to rest, he suddenly glimpsed from the rearview mirror President Qi's lips slowly curving up.
The man with the cold and ominous aura was looking at his phone and smiling, eyes lowered.
The surrounding air seemed to become gentler.
On the screen in view —
Sheng Mumu: "Look, I changed my profile picture too, to match yours."
Sheng Mumu: "I posted a 5-pic grid offhand too. [laughing businesswoman emoji]"
Sheng Mumu: "Tehee gif"
The car parked in the underground parking lot of Qi Corporation.
Only after President Qi entered the president's private elevator did Xiao Wang see Dong Assistant's message.
Dong Assistant asked with concern: "How was it? Did President Qi get some rest? There's still a lot to do this afternoon."
A competent assistant not only handles work matters for the boss, but also attends to daily life needs.
Dong Assistant understood this well and always practiced it.
Seeing the message, Xiao Wang looked troubled and replied: "No, President Qi didn't close his eyes the entire journey."
Dong Assistant: "Oh..."
Xiao Wang: "But President Qi didn't seem tired. You'll understand when you see him later."
Dong Assistant put away his phone and scratched his head in confusion.
At this moment, there was a "ding" from the elevator lobby.
He turned to see President Qi stride out.
Overpowering, spirited and vigorous.
His steps were steady and forceful, his brows and eyes visibly delighted.
He did not look like someone who had arrived at the company at 8am, attended a lunch meeting, and was now back for the afternoon.
It was as if he was fully charged.
Dong Assistant: ???
As expected of President Qi, infinite energy.
Small skit:
Rewind a few hours ago —
After Qi Shaobai sent the photos to Dad, he casually asked:
"I also took many other shots, like... me, Dad, should I send those to you too?"
After a few seconds of silence in the earpiece, the clear answer came:
"No need."
