With a clear "wow~" cry, Sheng Mumu felt herself flying out.
The cold wind whipped past her face with a roar, and the sudden acceleration made her heart beat faster as the thrill soared.
She couldn't help grinning like a child.
She never let herself bottle things up, whenever she played any thrilling rides, she would scream out loud if she wanted.
She found the fun doubled when she did.
"Wuhu~"
"Hahahaha-"
"Ah-"
Hearing the clear voice occasionally coming from the left slide, Qi Mo's mouth corners slightly lifted, smiling imperceptibly.
He was infected by her cheerful mood, eyes curving.
The three played at the Ice and Snow World until the sun went down.
To be precise, the two Qi's accompanied the eager to play Sheng Mumu until the sun went down.
Sheng Mumu used blackmail of spoiling the plot to force Qi Shaobai to cooperate and take a set of Elsa pose photos for her.
She took a handful of snow and waved her arm to scatter it.
Muttering under her breath: "let it go"
Qi Shaobai pressed the brim of his cold hat low, knowing no acquaintances would see this embarrassing scene, hurriedly pressed the shutter.
Click-
Click-
Nearby, a tall and handsome man stood in the snow, eyes flickering as he watched the two.
His chest vibrated slightly, emitting a low laugh.
Suddenly, his coat pocket vibrated with an incoming call.
Qi Mo answered his work phone: "Hello?"
On the other end of the phone, Qu Hui's voice was sweet: "President Qi, it's me, Qu Hui."
Qi Mo's brows furrowed slightly, surprised how she got his number. His tone was slightly displeased: "What's the matter?"
"President Qi, I've booked a table tonight at Yuelai Restaurant to welcome you."
Qu Hui's hand clutching the phone tightened, stopping the nervousness in her heart.
"Years ago when my father brought me to a banquet, he kept praising what a talented man you are, and told me that if there was a chance Duangxin Group must cooperate with Qishi Group."
"When I heard Qishi Group was coming to Shen city to build a resort, I was so happy I couldn't stand it. Now I'm fully in charge of Duangxin Group, I wonder if I could have the chance to have a meal with President Qi and discuss possible future cooperation between Duangxin and Qishi."
"It doesn't matter if you don't want to talk business, Yuelai Restaurant is the most famous restaurant in Shen city. I sincerely invite you to come and taste our local flavors."
After saying this long speech, Qu Hui laughed and slowed down: "Also to let me fulfill my host's duties."
"I'm sorry Miss Qu, I'm busy."
Qi Mo maintained his business etiquette, suppressing his displeasure, and only spoke to reject after Qu Hui had finished.
Without waiting for her response, he directly hung up and put his phone back in his coat pocket.
Beside him, Qi Shaobai was handing his phone to Sheng Mumu to let her check the photos.
After Sheng Mumu gave a thumbs up, Qi Shaobai let out a relieved sigh, shoulders sinking.
He looked for his dad's figure.
Seeing Qi Mo looking at them, Qi Shaobai called out:
"Dad, she said she's hungry, I am too. Let's go eat dinner?"
Qi Mo was a little distracted, silent for a few seconds before nodding and walking towards them.
It was very unexpected.
Qi Shaobai who hadn't been by his side since young, even after living together, was used to eating alone. This was the first time the boy had made such a down-to-earth invitation to him.
...
Yuelai Restaurant.
The crisp sound of shattered plates and bowls came from the private room.
Qu Hui's face was gloomy with anger.
Not only did she not find out which villa Qi Mo was staying at, he wouldn't even come when she invited him to dinner.
Being so far out of reach, how could she get close?
Qu Hui's hand clenched the tablecloth, fiercely biting her lip.
Suddenly, as if struck by inspiration, a gleam appeared in her eyes.
"Could it be..."
"Should I force you to come see me using that matter?"
Just as she was hesitating, her assistant pushed open the door into the private room.
"Boss Qu, do you need to order the kitchen to serve dishes?"
Qu Hui's train of thought was interrupted. Having nowhere to vent her anger, she whipped her head around:
"He's not even here, what's the point of serving dishes!"
The assistant was stunned for a moment, conflicted for a while before carefully saying:
"Boss Qu, people downstairs said they saw President Qi go to a hole-in-the-wall restaurant near the Ice and Snow World."
The assistant observed the boss's expression and cautiously asked:
"What do you think...should we go over too?"
Qu Hui frowned.
A hole-in-the-wall restaurant?
She had invited him to the city's best restaurant yet he wouldn't come, but was willing to go to the small eateries only common people went to?
"With who?"
The assistant looked embarrassed: "With his wife and son."
Hearing this, Qu Hui crumpled the tablecloth even more, practically gritting her teeth: "I won't go over. I want him to come see me willingly!"
...
That night, after a satisfying dinner, Sheng Mumu returned to the villa patting her stomach.
"The restaurant I recommended wasn't bad right, online reviews say it's where the locals go most, affordable and big portions."
Qi Mo: "It was pretty tasty."
Qi Shaobai nodded: "The boss was overly enthusiastic, I even ate two extra bowls compared to usual."
Happy that her carefully chosen restaurant was approved, Sheng Mumu suggested: "Why don't we go for a walk to digest? Just now when we passed the resort hotel, I saw there was a bookstore and souvenir shops."
Qi Shaobai also felt too full, and agreed: "Sounds good to me."
Qi Mo: "You two go ahead, I have a meeting with the management team here tomorrow, so I won't go out."
Long used to Qi Mo's workaholic brain, Sheng Mumu made an "ok" sign with her hand.
She turned and patted Qi Shaobai on the shoulder:
"Let's go, us two youngsters go take a look. People over thirty get sleepy after eating."
Qi Shaobai: "......"
Qi Mo: "......"
How could he tell her he wasn't actually that much older than her...
Sheng Mumu and her head-taller pseudo-son slowly strolled to the resort hotel area.
The pedestrian flow here was obviously much higher than the villa district, the cafes and snack stalls full of people.
This made Sheng Mumu once again marvel at Qi Mo's investment insight in choosing this location. The just newly built resort had already attracted so many tourists.
Sheng Mumu stopped at the souvenir shop entrance. "Let's go in and take a look."
Since they were out, she wanted to get a small gift for Su Tingran.
Qi Shaobai looked over her head at the densely packed tourists inside, frowning: "So many people, I don't want to go in."
Sheng Mumu didn't insist: "Then just wait here for me, don't wander off, I'll go buy you an orange."
Qi Shaobai: "......"
Why did that sound so weird, like he was being mocked?
Just as he wanted to retort, Sheng Mumu had already ducked into the souvenir shop, vanishing from sight.
He could only generously shrug and find a bench outside the shop to sit on, obediently waiting for her.
Suddenly, an unfamiliar woman's voice came over.
"Shaobai?"
