29 There's need to hold back

Li Bingbing noticed Shi Fen casually placing his phone on the table earlier. He didn't even took a peek on it or received a call so it made her wonder why he would pull out his phone while everyone was busy eating.

The cunning Shi Fen planned on coming back to them after Li Hua left since he knew that if he didn't leave, Li Hua would stay until he does.

Li Bingbing was seating on the backseat of the car while Mu Xijiu was seating on the front seat with Shi Fen.

This Shi Fen wasn't a man who can easily be manipulated. Li Bingbing may have used him earlier against Li Hua but that was because Shi Fen was willing to get used by her.

"Say, uncle Shi Fen, why did you leave China back then?" Li Bingbing asked curiously.

"It's because of my family. I wouldn't have left if not for my sick grandfather."

"Then why didn't you come back here after everything was settled there?"

"My family was running a business in States and as the first born son, I have to handle it." Shi Fen replied.

"Then if you're so busy, why are you here now?" Li Bingbing continued on asking as she crossed her arms.

"My sister was making a problem here so I came to handle it." It was also his chance to come back so he took advantage of it.

"Are you planning on going back?"

"As of now, no." This time Shi Fen was not planning on going back, not until he made Mu Xijiu his wife.

"Bingbing, what's with all those questions?" Mu Xijiu sighed.

Shi Fen chuckled lightly, "I don't mind the questions, keep it coming."

He didn't mind it since it was his way of being open to Li Bingbing to gain her approval.

"Mom, if I don't ask these questions, then who would? I just want to know more about him. As your daughter, I need to interview all the candidates for my new father."

Mu Xijiu's eyes went wide in surprise while Shi Fen couldn't help but chuckle at how interesting Li Bingbing was.

"I don't mind being an instant father. Having a loving wife and an intelligent daughter, what else could I ask for?" Shi Fen grinned.

Mu Xijiu looked at Shi Fen in disbelief, "Stop playing around with her, it's not funny."

"Although I am not playing around, I am-"

"Stop right there." Li Bingbing interrupted. "I didn't give you the go signal, so you have to wait before I do. We're at the interview phase."

Mu Xijiu heaved out a heavy sigh. She thought that the two were just playing around that was why she didn't take them seriously.

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"This is your home?" Shi Fen asked as he looked at the small and simple house in front of him.

"Well yeah, we prefer to stay in a small place like this since it's just me and my daughter."

"I see... Are you thinking about moving from here?" Shi Fen asked.

"Yes, but since I'm currently busy, we don't have time to move out."

Although Mu Xijiu was grateful with the Xia family's help, she still wanted to buy her own house and hire her own people. She may have taken the money that Li Hua gave but if she has to hire trained people, it would cost more than she has.

"I own some places where I don't really use, I don't mind giving it to you."

Li Bingbing's eyes sparkled when she heard it, "Say, uncle Shi Fen, I always wanted to install a special defense system like those in the movies I watch, do you think it would be possible if I do that in the place you'll give us?"

"Li Bingbing." Mu Xijiu narrowed her eyes at her shameless daughter.

Special defense system?

"If I give, I don't take it back, you can do whatever you want with it."

"Oh no, no, no. I'm really grateful for your offer, Huang Shi but we can't accept it." Mu Xijiu quickly said.

"There's no need to hold back, Xi'er. I am your best friend, right? It's just normal for me to help you out with this."

Li Bingbing nodded in agreement, "Yes, yes, he's offering so why not accept it?"

"I... I'll think about it." Mu Xijiu smiled a bit.

Shi Fen patted her head, "Just contact me if you need something." He took out his wallet and took his business card from it. Instead of giving it to Mu Xijiu, he gave it to Li Bingbing. "I'm pretty sure that Ms. Mu will ignore this card that's why you keep this."

Li Bingbing grinned happily, "It would be nice if you can give me a black card instead of your calling card."

"Li Bingbing, go inside! Now!" Mu Xijiu couldn't help but feel embarrassed since Li Bingbing was asking too much from him.

Shi Fen smiled and took out a black card from his wallet, "I don't really mind it. I don't use this card that much so I can give this to her instead."

Mu Xijiu glared at Shi Fen, "Stop spoiling her, Shi Fen! Just because she wants something doesn't mean you have to give it."

Li Bingbing pouted, "But he said that he doesn't need it, mom..."

"Did I ask for your opinion? Why are you still here? Shoo! Go inside the house!"