Chapter 107

Chapter 107

Qiao Shao felt that was both funny and distressing. “Well, wake up. Do you know where you are?” If this was like a dream then he was going to feel like he was dreaming for a very long time.

After waiting for a while, He Shen unexpectedly didn’t reply. Qiao Shao sent him another message. “What’s the matter?”

Still no reply… Did he go take a shower?

Qiao Shao was a little tired after a whole day of activity so he threw down his phone and took a shower.

Even if He Shen went to take a shower, he would have sent a message first. The reason why he failed to return the message was because someone had knocked on his door.

He put down his cell phone to open the door. Qiao Zongmin looked at him. “You haven’t washed up yet?”

He Shen immediately said, “I will in a while.”

Qiao Zongmin sized him up and he was inwardly quite satisfied. Compared with the Xie Shen, who handled everything so flawlessly in the Xie Family house, this He Shen who found it hard to conceal his nervousness was much more charming.

He’s just seventeen, he should act a bit like a youngster.

Qiao Zongmin entered the room and asked him, “Does it suit your taste?”

He Shen said, “It’s very nice.”

Qiao Zongmin said, “I had it furnished based on Qiao Shao’s room. If there’s something that doesn’t suit your taste, you can just let me know.”

It was just like Qiao Shao’s. What could He Shen be unhappy with?

He shook his head and repeated, “It’s all very nice.”

Qiao Zongmin’s manner turned a lot gentler. He sat on the high-back chair by the window. “I hope you’re not about to sleep yet.”

He Shen knew that he had something to discuss with him and said, “Not yet.”

Qiao Zongmin gave a quick nod and said, “Sit.”

He Shen sat on the bed, his back straight, like a child listening to the teacher.

If anyone in the Xie Family saw him acting like this, their jaws would drop from astonishment. When has their family’s prodigy ever been this ill at ease? Even when faced with the harsh and strict Xie Yongyi, he was always relaxed, he would never make a fool of himself.

But right now, unprecedentedly, he felt very nervous. It’s because he attached value to it that he was nervous. The happiness he has aspired for so many, many years was right under his nose. Who wouldn’t be flustered?

Qiao Zongmin smiled and said, “I have accepted your relationship. I’m not going to make things difficult for you again.”

He Shen’s heart warmed up and he said, “Thank you.”

Qiao Zongmin said, “There’s no need to be so polite between family. I never asked Shao Shao to be overly polite with me as his father. Our family doesn’t care about those things. We’re relatives but also friends. So you don’t need to adhere to traditional protocol either.”

These words made He Shen’s heart warm up even more and he didn’t know how to respond.

In the end, Qiao Zongmin wasn’t the sentimental type, and he wasn’t here to comfort He Shen—his son was already doing such a good job of coaxing this stinky boy, what need did he have to do it!

Thinking about it, Da Qiao’s mood soured. He got down to business. “Although you’re both still young, I hope that your relationship will last.”

He Shen clenched both fists, trying to maintain a serious demeanor despite the excitement in his blood.

Qiao Zongmin continued, “Dr. Zhang &#k2026; um, Shao Shao’s psychiatrist analyzed his situation years ago. Shao Shao has a fear of adult women, and even his mother dare not come close. This practically meant that it would be difficult for him to have a normal marriage. Rather than be a lonely man forever, I want him to be able to find someone he loves.”

Even if his lover was someone of the same sex, it didn’t matter.

Remaining alone would be too lonely. His parents wouldn’t be able to accompany him all his life. It would be perfect he could find his other half.

“So,” Qiao Zongmin said, “Your gender is not a problem with me, and I am more worried about your family.”

He Shen had vaguely guessed why Qiao Zongmin wanted to talk with him alone. Most likely, it was to discuss about the Xie family.

He Shen said, “I won’t get Shao Shao involved.”

Qiao Zongmin got right to the point and asked, “Are you willing to abandon the Xie family?”

He Shen gave a resolute and decisive answer. “Yes.” He’s never cared about the Xie Family and he’s never regarded them as family. Although his mother committed suicide, in He Shen’s heart, she had been engulfed by that family.

Qiao Zongmin stared at him. “Although the Xie family has been on the decline in recent years, its assets …”

He Shen said, “I know, I read the latest earnings reports.”

Qiao Zongmin said, “You don’t want any share of that?”

He Shen said, “I only want to break away from them.”

Qiao Zongmin bent his lips and smiled. “So young.”

There was a bit of mockery in these two words, but there was also a bit of admiration, allowing people to make out this thoughts.

He Shen looked at him.

Qiao Zongmin said, “You must control the Xie clan if you want to break away from them.”

He Shen understood clearly in his heart, but …

Qiao Zongmin said, “Maintain a relationship with them while you’re still a minor. Don’t shed all pretenses of cordiality yet.”

The space between He Shen’s brows wrinkled. There was a rarely heard childish tone in his voice. “I don’t want them to continue enjoying the privilege of power and wealth.” Once he inherited the Xie family, he would have enough capital to toss them about. He wanted to cause trouble and have the Xie family go bankrupt. He wanted these worms to fall from their spot in the clouds and to roll around in the mud.

He didn’t care about the Xie Family’s assets and their worldly possessions. As long as he worked hard, he could make a fortune just as big as their Xie Family’s!

Qiao Zongmin’s expression unexpectedly became more and more relaxed. He liked He Shen’s childish manner. In the first place, youngsters had no business acting like adults. If they did, what was there left for adults to do?

He said, “What you’re doing is called attacking the enemy with a thousand and damaging yourself with eight hundred.”

He Shen went silent.

Qiao Zongmin said, “Why do you insist that they suffer?”

He Shen’s lips pressed thin, and he was even more unwilling to speak.

Qiao Zongmin said slowly, “Do you know what pengsha means?”

He Shen was stunned.

Qiao Zongmin patted him on the shoulder and said, “There are a lot more ways to make them eat their own bitter fruit. There’s no need to either kill the fish or let the net split.”

He Shen looked at him. “Mr. Qiao …”

Qiao Zongmin said, “Don’t worry, wait until you are an adult and take your time. As long as you prescribe the right medicine for an illness, the wicked will be ground down by evil alike.”

Qiao Shao finished taking a bath. He blow dried his hair and went to check on his phone.

Huh? He Shen hasn’t replied to his message yet?

Could it be that he’s already fallen asleep? Impossible, he’d tell him first.

But he was in his home, what could have happened? It couldn’t be that he fainted from all these happy events occurring all at once, right!

Was He Shen that weak?

Qiao Shao decided to just give He Shen a call. But He Shen had put it on silent and wouldn’t even know that there was a phone call without looking at the phone.

Qiao Shao couldn’t sit still. He wanted to go downstairs to see.

This was He Shen’s first night here! He can’t let anything happen!

Qiao Shao moved quietly, fearing that he would run into his dad. When he descended the stairs, he wanted to do so on tiptoe, fearing that Da Qiao, with his exceptional hearing, would hear him and catch him …

Qiao Shao breathed a sigh of relief when successfully reached the first floor. Good…he hadn’t attracted Da Qiao’s notice. He could go look for He Shen.

He carefully moved to stand before He Shen’s door. Qiao Shao gently knocked on the door.

The two people in the room, who were seriously discussing business, suddenly went quiet.

Qiao Zongmin raised his eyebrows. He Shen sat upright and still.

President Qiao, who had been enthusiastically “teaching” He Shen how to handle matters, was instantly unhappy. At this time, who else could be knocking on the door? What could Qiao Shao Shao be doing knocking at his door at this hour?

Qiao Zongmin warned He Shen, “Even if he pesters you, you are not allowed to join him!”

He Shen’s heart shivered and he said solemnly, “I wouldn’t…”

I wouldn’t, my ass! I was young once too!

Qiao Zongmin stood up and opened the door. Qiao Shao wasn’t expecting to see his dad and he took two involuntary steps back in fright.

Qiao Zongmin stared at him.

Qiao Shao said, throat dry, “Dad, why are you here?”

Qiao Zongmin asked him back, “What are you doing here when you should be asleep?”

Qiao Shao had legitimate reasons but he had been so scared that he couldn’t say anything.

Qiao Zongmin carried him in his arm and said, “Go back to bed.”

Qiao Shao: “Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh …” He saw He Shen in the room, and he finally relaxed and he could speak properly. “I came to look for He Shen.”

Qiao Zongmin said, “What’s there to look at?”

Qiao Shao said, “I sent him a message but he didn’t reply even after a long time. I wanted to make sure that nothing has happened to him …”

Qiao Zongmin’s tone relaxed somewhat, “I was just talking to him.”

Qiao Shao was curious again. “Talking about what?”

Qiao Zongmin pushed him back to his bedroom and said, “Nothing you need to worry about.”

Qiao Shao: “???

Qiao Zongmin said, “Now go to sleep.”

Qiao Shao was relieved when he learned that He Shen was fine. But he was very curious. “What were you two talking about?”

Qiao Zongmin wouldn’t tell his son about these filthy matters. He raised his eyebrows, “Are you going to sleep or not?”

Qiao Shao had a thought and he closed the door, saying. “Sleep! Sleep!”

Tsk, if Da Qiao won’t tell him, then he’ll just ask He Shen!

Qiao Shao picked up his phone again and saw that He Shen had replied. “I’m fine, but the phone was on silent.”

Qiao Shao didn’t care about this. He quickly asked, “What did my dad talk to you about?”

He Shen paused and sent back, “Some important things.”

Qiao Shao was itching with curiosity. “What’s the matter? Tell me.” He was dying from curiosity here!

He Shen was now in a good mood, the world in front of him was suddenly bright, and he went back to his usual self. “Well …

Qiao Shao urged him. “What?”

He Shen sent him a voice message. “You know, just some important discussions about marriage.”

Qiao Shao: “…………………………”