Billionaire's Gold Digger - Chapter 142
Andy listened on the phone as Qu Xiaoxiao spoke rapidly, her emotions high as she repeated Fan Shengmei’s thoughts and plans, and the corners of Andy’s mouth unconsciously lifted into a smile.
“Mm, okay, I got it.”
There was clear appreciation in her voice. “Xiao Fan has been getting more and more motivated lately. All right, you take a look at the materials first, go to Star Path with Chen Mingyu and get things ready. I’ll come find you after I finish up here.”
After hanging up, the bright and relaxed smile still lingered on her face.
Bao Yifan, slouched on the sofa opposite with one long leg thrown over the backrest, tilted his head to look at her.
“Xiao Qu’s call? Sounded lively.”
“Mm,”
Andy walked to the coffee table, picked up her tablet, and checked her email. “Xiao Fan has her eye on a project and wants to pull me and Xiao Qu in to give it a try.”
Bao Yifan propped himself up and sat upright, tilting his head, his gaze fixed intently on the bright, vivid smile on Andy’s face.
Andy noticed his gaze and touched her own face.
“What are you looking at?”
“Looking at you being happy.”
Bao Yifan sighed, reminiscing, “When I first met you, I didn’t really get it. You handled projects worth tens or hundreds of millions all day, your mind full of Wall Street rules–how could you be willing to ‘hang out’ with Fan Shengmei and Xiao Qu, and even help Xiao Qu with that GI agency thing so earnestly?”
He paused, his eyes soft enough to melt.
“But now, seeing you like this, it’s really great.”
Andy put down her cup and smiled.
“I think so too. Being with them, I feel very happy. Very… full of energy.”
This was a kind of emotional experience that had been extremely rare in her past decades of life.
“If you’re happy, then I’m happy.”
Bao Yifan immediately chimed in, getting up and moving in front of her, putting on a loyal expression and grinning playfully.
“I will forever follow my master unconditionally~”
Andy was amused by him, nodded lightly, then suddenly threw out a question.
“Then if… one day, we end up in conflict with your brotherhood?”
Bao Yifan was stunned at first, then almost without hesitation, immediately declared his loyalty.
“Is that even a question? Of course I’d choose you guys without a second thought!”
He even waved his hand dismissively, exaggerating as he complained,
“What are they? All they do is make me treat them and pay the bill every day–leeches!”
Andy raised her eyebrows, a smile at her lips, calmly took a sip of water and said,
“Okay, I’ll help you get revenge another day.”
“Really?”
Bao Yifan’s eyes lit up instantly, his back straightening.
“When?”
Andy picked up her briefcase and car keys, walked toward the door, and glanced back at him.
“Mm… should be soon.”
She opened the door, leaving behind, “Have fun by yourself, I’m going to find Xiao Qu.”
After Andy left, Bao Yifan took out his phone and found that there was actually a new person in the group chat–
Yo, the eternally repressed Zhao Ziqian?
Which fairy managed to tame him?
In Bao Yifan’s mind, this guy’s “annoying” level was second only to Meng Yanchen.
–Never once won money from him at the poker table!
At this moment, Bao Yifan was full of gratitude toward the heroine who had broken Zhao Ziqian’s heart.
No matter how good you are at cards, once you’re in the group, you still have to respectfully call him “master.”
After all, status is status.
He directly @Zhao Ziqian, [Yo, rare guest, what brings you here? Which deity pointed you this way?]
Jiang Yu jumped in, [@Zhao Ziqian bro, are you dating? Who is it?]
Maybe because Xiao Yixiao had joined the group, everyone had forgotten that this group was originally set up by the girls from the 22nd floor.
Even more likely, no one would ever connect the always steady, calculating Zhao Ziqian with the noisy Qu Xiaoxiao.
Only Meng Yanchen, concise as ever, @Zhao Ziqian and popped up three words,
[Qu Xiaoxiao?]
Bao Yifan immediately exploded, [Come on! No way! Xiao Qu would never go for someone like him! Always pretending! Xiao Qu gets annoyed just hearing the surname Zhao!]
Jiang Yu, [That’s too one-sided a reason, isn’t it? I actually think they’d make a good match.]
Yixiao, [@Zhao Ziqian spill it, what’s going on? Don’t keep us in the dark!]
Only then did Zhao Ziqian unhurriedly send a message,
[Was busy just now. Just letting everyone know, I’m going on a blind date later, meeting at Old Xiao’s place. Remember to save me a private room.]
The group instantly exploded!
A blind date?!
Zhao Ziqian is going on a blind date?!
There hadn’t been a hint of this before!
Which girl has such face? How could he possibly obediently go on a blind date?
After sending that message, Zhao Ziqian gave no further response, leaving the group scratching their heads.
Who can stand only getting half the gossip?
Bao Yifan immediately couldn’t sit still. He called up Jiang Yu and headed straight for Xiao Yixiao’s bar.
On the way, he didn’t forget to follow his own “house rules” and called Andy to report–
He was so excited, as if he’d discovered a new continent.
“Andy, Andy! Big news! Zhao Ziqian is actually going on a blind date! At Old Xiao’s place! Jiang Yu and I are going to watch the fun! I really want to see what kind of amazing person can tame him!”
On the other end, Andy chuckled softly.
“You’re going again? Aren’t you afraid you’ll end up paying the bill?”
“What are you talking about!”
Bao Yifan’s voice instantly shot up an octave. “I’m just there for the show, not to be the sucker! Don’t worry, boss, I’ll come back and give you a full report after I’ve had my fun!”
“Alright, good luck.”
After hanging up, Qu Xiaoxiao leaned over, looking envious.
“You two have been together so long, Brother Bao really does report to you wherever he goes. Andy-Jie, can you teach me this ‘dog training technique’ sometime?”
Andy was amused by her choice of words. “Dog training technique? If he heard that, he’d probably be furious.”
Qu Xiaoxiao didn’t care. “Just don’t tell him! Besides, Brother Bao is totally willing to be your dog~”
Andy shook her head and said casually, “He’s just bored. His friend’s going on a blind date, so he’s going to join the fun.”
“Blind date?”
Qu Xiaoxiao frowned. “Who?”
Andy thought for a moment. “Seems like it’s that Zhao Ziqian guy, at Xiao Yixiao’s bar.”
As soon as Qu Xiaoxiao heard, she slammed down the papers in her hand and rushed out.
On the other side, Bao Yifan and Jiang Yu hurried to Xiao Yixiao’s bar. As soon as they entered, they grabbed Xiao Yixiao and asked,
“Where is he? Has he arrived?”
Xiao Yixiao pointed to the private room inside.
“He’s been here for a while, sitting alone inside.”
The group went straight into the private room. Sure enough, Zhao Ziqian was sitting alone by the window, his gaze occasionally drifting to the street outside.
Bao Yifan immediately put on his “master” airs. “Yo, Mr. Zhao, even your blind date has to be in such a hidden spot? Where’s the person? Don’t tell me you’ve been stood up?”
Jiang Yu looked around curiously. “Yeah, hasn’t the woman arrived yet?”
Xiao Yixiao checked his watch. “It’s already this late, still not here? Should we call and hurry her up?”
But Zhao Ziqian wasn’t anxious at all. His eyes were locked on a familiar small figure appearing on the street below, and the corner of his mouth slowly curled into a triumphant smile.
“She’s here.”
Not long after, the private room door was flung open with a bang from outside!
Qu Xiaoxiao stood at the doorway, panting, her gaze as sharp as a knife sweeping over everyone in the room, finally landing precisely on Zhao Ziqian.
Without a word, she strode over, grabbed Zhao Ziqian’s hand, and announced to the stunned crowd,
“Sorry, everyone! No blind date today!”
She lifted her chin, proud as a little peacock, declaring her claim,
“This man belongs to me, Qu Xiaoxiao! If any of you dare try to set him up again, don’t blame me for being rude!”
After that, she turned and punched Zhao Ziqian, both angry and aggrieved.
“Zhao Ziqian, you’re such a jerk! You just left my place this morning, and now you’re here for a blind date in the afternoon?! What’s that supposed to mean!”
Everyone around was stunned!
So much information!
Such progress?!
Zhao Ziqian smiled and let her hit him, then pulled her into his arms and kissed her puffed-up cheek.
“Wasn’t I just waiting for you to come crash the date?”
He glanced around at the shocked audience and said to Qu Xiaoxiao,
“Look, these are all witnesses with close ties to your 22nd floor sisters. Qu Xiaoxiao, you can’t deny it now.”
Qu Xiaoxiao instantly lost her temper, muttering,
“I just had something to do… I wasn’t trying to deny it… If I did, where would I find such a delicious little troublemaker like you~”
The two of them were all lovey-dovey, leaving everyone else utterly shocked.
Xiao Yixiao couldn’t help but take out his phone, recording this bizarre scene and sending it to the group chat.
@Meng Yanchen, [Yan Chen, I won’t say anything, just see for yourself.]
Zhao Ziqian cleared his throat, glanced around at the stunned “elders,” his tone teasing and a bit boastful.
“Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to witness this. We’ll be heading out now.”
With that, he put his arm around Qu Xiaoxiao and walked out.
As they passed by Bao Yifan, he deliberately stopped, patted his shoulder, and smiled with exaggerated “sincerity.”
“Master, I know the rules. You’re paying for everyone’s tab. Just because I joined late doesn’t mean I get special treatment, right? Don’t forget to pay.”
“Damn, this guy!”
Bao Yifan gritted his teeth. “This guy joined the group just to make us all his wingmen?!”
