Chapter 103 Pretending to be a Boyfriend

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"As for that, I'm not too clear either, it must be some urgent family matter," Li Zhong replied cautiously. "Hmm, of course, she had to go back for a family issue, fulfill her duties as a child. Let's have a drink for Li County," Xia Liu said, lifting his glass to continue drinking with Li Zhong. After sending Li Zhong off, Xia Liu couldn't help but shake his head. To get the information about Fang Fei, he still had to go through Li Qianqian. He needed to find the right opportunity to ease the tension between him and Li Qianqian; otherwise, that girl would never be honest with him in her life. Lost in these thoughts, Xia Liu had arrived at the entrance of his office. A while ago, he had texted Zhang Qing, telling her not to wait up for him and to go to sleep if she was tired. But when he pushed the door open, Zhang Qing was resting her head on the office desk, and the sound of the door opening startled her awake. "Are you done with your work?" Zhang Qing's eyes were hazy as she looked at Xia Liu, a relieved smile on her face. "Yeah, you've worked hard too. Go wash up and sleep," Xia Liu said, gazing tenderly at Zhang Qing. This girl had suffered too much: she had married Zhang Kuang in a sham marriage to spare her mother from worry, sacrificing her own reputation. Carrying the stain of being married all this time, her psyche must have endured a lot. "Yes, I'm going to sleep, but before that, hehehe…" Zhang Qing let out a mischievous laugh as her clothes began to fall off one by one to the floor… The next morning, Xia Liu woke from his sleep and looked at the sleeping beauty beside him. He didn't disturb her, gently kissing her charming face before quietly getting up. Remembering everything that happened last night, Xia Liu went to find Ye Ming to get an update and then he felt somewhat relieved. Zhang Kuang had been taken care of, and it was still questionable whether he could leave the sickbed within a week. Things were relatively stable with Li Qianqian, which meant Xia Liu could go to Binlai City with peace of mind. Before that, he went back to Osmanthus Village and assigned some tasks to Zhang Xiaoxue. To prevent Zhang Kuang from causing trouble when he returned to the village, he specifically instructed Li Zhong not to bother with him as long as he didn't disrupt Osmanthus Village affairs. Xia Liu also checked on the construction project, and everything was operating normally. It was worth mentioning that in another three days, the cable television would likely be able to reach the village and then everyone would get to enjoy digital and network TV. Thinking that it had been a long time since he'd driven the Ferrari that Fang Fei left behind, Xia Liu went straight from the hotel and drove it away. An hour later, a Ferrari 458 roared down the streets of Binlai City. Find exclusive stories on empire Xia Liu called Lan Xin, and she told him to come to her house first. When he arrived, Liu Lanxin and Liu Buyi were waiting, the simplistic dishes on the table reflecting the old man's light taste. "Xia Liu, you're here." Liu Buyi greeted him with a beaming smile as he stood up. "Hehe, old man, you're here too." "Well, Lan Xin said you were coming, so I came back from the pharmaceutical plant." … Xia Liu didn't know what to say, but with Liu Buyi there, Lan Xin probably wouldn't lose her temper with him. After lunch, Liu Buyi slowly spoke, "Xia Liu, I've heard you've bought two hotels in Hejing County." "Grandpa, this guy has billions. Buying two hotels is nothing," Lan Xin knew very well about Xia Liu's wealth, as she had been handling the money from the Beauty Mud. "Yes, after all, finding wild herbs is too difficult. If we don't invest in other industries, we'll be eating dirt in a few years." "Pfft… Haha, you're quite a character, Xia Liu, I like you." Even Liu Buyi was amused by Xia Liu's remark and after thinking for a bit, he continued, "Do you have a girlfriend, Xia Liu? My granddaughter is studying at Binlai University, she's a good kid…" "Grandpa! What are you talking about? I don't want him to be my boyfriend," Liu Lanxin interrupted Liu Buyi with an indignant roar. "You girl, whether Xia Liu wants you or not is another matter," Liu Buyi said disdainfully looking at Liu Lanxin. ... Xia Liu and Liu Lanxin were both nursing their internal wounds and inadvertently exchanged glances, causing Liu Lanxin's face to gradually redden. "Old man, I believe, as a man, one should prioritize his career," Xia Liu tactfully said to spare Liu Lanxin any embarrassment. "Haha, not a bad thought, but remember to keep a spot open for my granddaughter." ... "Grandpa, didn't you say that Uncle had some urgent matter to discuss with you? Go check on that," said Liu Lanxin, not daring to listen any further. If the conversation escalated further, she feared it might even lead to him suggesting she be Xia Liu's little wife. "Alright then, you young people chat. I'll be off." "Xia Liu, don't listen to my grandpa; he's just feeling restless and looking for someone to talk to." Once Liu Buyi had left, Liu Lanxin pouted and spoke leisurely. "I know, to not let the old man down, I didn't bring up my girlfriend," Xia Liu responded. "What! You have a girlfriend already?" Liu Lanxin was shocked. "Is there a problem with that?" Xia Liu asked with an innocent expression. "No problem, it's just that I have a little favor to ask you, and I am worried she might misunderstand if you have a girlfriend," Liu Lanxin swiftly regained her composure and explained. "Oh, that's fine, what do you need help with?" "Pretend to be my boyfriend and accompany me to a classmate gathering." "A classmate gathering?" Xia Liu asked thoughtfully, "What does that have to do with having a boyfriend?" "Don't you know about my charm? Having a boyfriend means I can avoid a lot of hassles at school," Liu Lanxin said confidently, puffing up her cheeks. "Pfft! Got it, got it, when does it start?" Xia Liu chuckled. But honestly, even without using Beauty Mud, this girl is top-notch beautiful. Now, based on her previous score, it's a must for someone to confess to her if a few more points were added. "Tonight at seven o'clock at Liusu Wanqing Grand Hotel." "Hmm, that leaves us with two hours, do you want to get ready?" Xia Liu glanced at the time; it was quickly approaching seven. "I need to get ready, and so do you." Liu Lanxin looked Xia Liu up and down and sighed. Xia Liu was currently dressed in casual sportswear, entirely unsuitable for a formal gathering. If he went like this, he would certainly be mocked by his classmates. "I'll pass on that. I came here in a sports car; that should show off my strength, right?" ... "Forget it, you're the one who will be embarrassed," Liu Lanxin fell silent and asked Xia Liu to wait here before she ran back to the villa. However, this wait turned out to be over an hour for Xia Liu. But it didn't matter; who could blame him when Miss Liu Lanxin was so pretty? Liusu Wanqing Grand Hotel is considered the most luxurious hotel in Binlai City. Liu Lanxin mentioned that a rich classmate was treating them tonight, otherwise she wouldn't have the chance to enter such a high-class hotel. At this Xia Liu was dumbfounded; she didn't qualify, yet Tianluo Pharmaceutical, owned by the Liu Family, is among the top in Binlai City and even in the province. It could only mean that this girl was too thrifty. Such a girl was not bad at all; Xia Liu was almost moved.

Chapter 103 Pretending to be a Boyfriend

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