After the meal, Qiao Mo lowered her head and followed Gu Qingsheng downstairs.

She stepped on his shadow step by step, taking revenge on him for using his beauty to seduce her. And she actually agreed without any resistance.

When they were almost at the door, a delicate voice called out, "Qingsheng?"

Gu Qingsheng frowned and stood in the same spot. Before he could turn around, Qiao Mo bumped into his back and gasped softly.

Even though he only gasped subconsciously, he immediately turned around and placed his palm on her forehead. He rubbed it slowly and said softly, "Why don't you look up when you walk?"

Qiao Mo retorted softly. She couldn't help but vent all the anger she had just suffered from him. "You make it sound like I don't look up when I walk. Even though we almost walked into the wrong restaurant before dinner, that was because you suddenly stopped …"

Hearing her coquettish tone, Gu Qingsheng couldn't help but smile. "Yes, it's all my fault."

Qiao Mo suddenly reacted in surprise. This gentle tone didn't seem right. Why did it sound like a couple was acting coquettishly?

Ren Jiaojiao walked in front of the two of them. She had a lot of guesses about this beautiful and cute woman, but she still nodded politely. Qiao Mo did the same.

Before Gu Qingsheng could speak, she spoke first. She deliberately said coquettishly, "You haven't looked for me in a long time."

Qiao Mo's eyelids twitched. She sensed that her boss was gossiping. She really wanted to hide and secretly record it.

Gu Qingsheng smiled. The corners of his mouth curved up slightly, and the corners of his eyes curved up. He was very good-looking, but the smile didn't reach his eyes. Ren Jiaojiao furrowed her beautiful willowy eyebrows.

Sure enough, in the next second, his words were merciless. "Didn't you recover from your illness a long time ago?

Think about it. It's hard to recover from a cold and fever. "

Ren Jiaojiao wasn't the only one who was so angry that tears were shining. Qiao Mo lowered her head and tried her best to hold back her laughter. If there wasn't anyone around, she would have rolled on the ground.

CEO, you're too honest!

Before Ren Jiaojiao could say anything, Gu Qingsheng grabbed Qiao Mo's hand and said, "We should go back now."

This time, it was not wrists, but palms.

His warm palm completely wrapped around her hand, giving her a sense of security.

However, when Qiao Mo lifted her head to look at the beautiful woman, her eyes seemed to be filled with tears. When Qiao Mo wanted to break free, Gu Qingsheng pulled her and walked out of the door.

The moment they walked out of the door, Ren Jiaojiao burst into tears.

After exiting the restaurant, Gu Qingsheng still refused to let go of her. Qiao Mo grabbed his arm with her other hand and said, "Gu … Boss Gu, that beauty is no longer here. Let go of me."

He stopped in his tracks, and so did Qiao Mo. He didn't let go of her hand and lowered his head to look at her seriously.

Qiao Mo blinked and broke free of his hand. She protested softly on behalf of the beauty, "CEO, you're too cruel to that lady. She's a girl too. You shouldn't hurt her like that."

He replied seriously, "I don't like her."

"Even if you don't like her, you shouldn't hurt a girl's feelings like that."

She was a little agitated. Gu Qingsheng narrowed his eyes and put his hands in his pockets. He looked down at her and said, "I can't be cruel if I continue to pester her even though I know that she won't reciprocate."

Qiao Mo's eyes suddenly reddened. She said hoarsely, "That's because you've never given up your dignity to love someone. You're just hurting her fearlessly. You don't know how much courage it takes for a woman to take the initiative to pursue a love that won't be reciprocated!"

Her emotions were fluctuating wildly. Gu Qingsheng comforted her worriedly, "Qiao Mo, you're not in a good mood …"

"Gu Qingsheng!" It was the first time she had called his name. She looked at him in the eyes. "You don't deserve her."

"Yuan Jiacheng, you don't deserve her!"

Many years ago, Qiao Mo stood at the gate of the airport and watched as Liang Qingqing cried and shouted at Yuan Jiacheng.

She didn't cry. In fact, her heart was as calm as a mirror. She turned around and walked to the plane to America alone. She repeatedly said, "You don't deserve her, you don't deserve her, you don't deserve her …"

In the end, there was no one who didn't deserve another. It was her fault. She gave him too many feelings that he got too easily and forgot to cherish them.

Qiao Mo knelt down and cried in front of him.

In the end, Gu Qingsheng sent her home. Perhaps because she was tired from crying, she fell asleep on the way home. Gu Qingsheng had no choice but to carry her back to his house.

When Qiao Mo woke up and saw the setting sun through the floor-to-ceiling window, she recalled the stupid thing she had done and covered her face.

"Oh my god, why did I lose my temper in front of the president?" Qiao Mo said as she pinched her face. "Qiao Mo, you brought this upon yourself!"

Qiao Mo rolled around on the bed a few times. When she buried her face in the pillow, she smelled a scent that didn't belong to her. She then realized that something was wrong.

"Oh my god, I even slept in the president's … bed!"

She raised her wrist and looked at the time. It was four o 'clock in the afternoon.

After struggling for another ten minutes, Qiao Mo tidied up her wrinkled shirt and tiptoed out of bed.

Although she had been to his house a few times, she had never entered the bedroom. The private space was filled with the scent of a man. Qiao Mo inexplicably blushed.

She walked to the living room. There was no one there.

She mustered up her courage and called out, "President, are you there?"

She pricked up her ears and listened. There was no answer. Qiao Mo heaved a sigh of relief.

She walked around the living room. It was very tidy, unlike Qiao Zhi's previous apartment. His instant noodles and socks were all placed together. When Qiao Mo and Liang Qingqing went to look for him, they stood far away in disdain. Only Liang Qingqing helped him tidy up.

Therefore, Qiao Zhi doted on Liang Qingqing more than he doted on her, even though he treated her well.

Looking at the words on the wall, Qiao Mo sighed and said, "Grandpa, I will never be able to learn how to write."

Qiao Mo's father's family had a long history of prosperity. It could be traced back to the Qing Dynasty. However, his mother also came from a good family. Her grandfather was a master of Chinese calligraphy. Her grandmother studied Chinese opera and specialized in singing Peking Opera. She was also quite famous.

Qiao Mo's mother often said that she would never be able to bring glory to the family because her achievements were not worth mentioning.

Qiao Mo sighed and said softly, "I don't know when I'll be able to bring glory to the family."

After tidying up the bedroom, Qiao Mo went home and took a shower.

Gu Qingsheng thought about his family and instructed Lian Cheng, "Give me the urgent documents. We'll talk about the rest tomorrow."

Lian Cheng was puzzled and asked him, "Boss Gu, what's the matter?" Also, why did Momo take the afternoon off after having lunch with him? Could it be …

Gu Qingsheng nodded and replied coldly, "Okay."

He glanced at Lian Cheng, who was still hesitating, and said, "If you have something to say, say it quickly. If not, get out."

Lian Cheng opened his mouth but did not say a word. He had no choice but to leave the CEO's office.

At five o 'clock, Gu Qingsheng took his keys and jacket and got off work.

When Lian Cheng saw him at the door, he hurriedly asked, "Boss Gu, do you need me to drive?"

Gu Qingsheng walked past him quickly like a gust of wind and said, "No need."

"Okay." Then he lowered his head and sent a WeChat message to Xu Yaxi: "Boss Gu just got off work early. I didn't dare to ask …"

Xu Yaxi quickly replied, "Useless."

"…"

When he got to the car, he called Qiao Mo, but no one answered.

Gu Qingsheng frowned and immediately got into the car and started the engine.

He thought that she did not turn on her phone because she was still asleep. When he got home and saw that the bedroom was neat and tidy, he walked to the bedside table and did not know whether to laugh or cry.

Someone knocked on the door. Qiao Mo had just dried her hair and came to open the door.

When she opened the door, Gu Qingsheng immediately scanned her outfit from head to toe and raised his eyebrows.

Qiao Mo's lips twitched. She immediately ran into the room and said, "There are slippers in the shoe cabinet. I'll change. You can sit anywhere."

In the bedroom, Qiao Mo found a white short-sleeved shirt and denim shorts. She quickly changed out of her bathrobe and her face was flushed.

What she did not know was that Gu Qingsheng was much taller than her. Looking down from above, he could see her fair skin from her loose collar and …

Qiao Mo walked out and went to the kitchen to make a glass of her usual lemonade. She brought it out and placed it in front of him. She said politely, "I only have this at home."

"Okay." Gu Qingsheng picked up the glass. Qiao Mo swallowed when she saw his fair and beautiful fingers.

"Erm, I'm sorry about this afternoon. I was a little emotional."

Gu Qingsheng took a sip. It was sour and sweet, with a hint of lemon freshness. He replied, "It's okay, but …"

His gaze moved away from the glass and landed on her face. Her freshly dried hair was draped behind her back obediently. There was no excess color, and it made her small face look fair and adorable.

He wanted to reach out and pinch it.

Qiao Mo's eyes were already wide open. "What's wrong?"

"You didn't see the note I left at the bedside."

"Huh?" Qiao Mo was puzzled. "Did I?"

"I told you to turn on your phone the moment you woke up."

"Oh." Qiao Mo found her bag, took out her phone, and turned it on.

There were more than 20 missed calls. More than 10 were from Xu Yaxi, and a few were from unfamiliar numbers. The most recent call was also unsaved.

Gu Qingsheng came over to take a look and frowned. "You didn't save my phone number?"

"Huh?

I forgot. I saved it now. "

Seeing her rapidly typing Boss Gu's name, Gu Qingsheng had no choice but to take the phone away and enter his name. "Lian Cheng's phone number is on the screen."

He didn't return the phone to her. Instead, he placed it on the coffee table and clasped it. "Come here."

"…" Why did this sound like the way she usually called Jiuyue?

But she still walked over obediently. Jiuyue jumped down from the windowsill and walked to his feet. She sat obediently on the carpet.

"What's wrong?"

She stood nervously in front of him. Gu Qingsheng grabbed her wrist and pressed her to sit on the sofa. "I thought we could be considered friends."

"Of course." Qiao Mo relaxed her body, thinking that he was going to settle the score with her.

"In that case, you're not allowed to call me Boss Gu unless we're in the office. If I hear it again …" He suddenly moved closer to her. Qiao Mo fell back and leaned against the sofa.

She stuttered, "Gu … Gu Qingsheng. It can't be wrong."

He straightened up and didn't say a word. Qiao Mo panted softly.

Just as she was wondering why he wasn't leaving, he spoke again. "Were you injured?"

His question was so random that Qiao Mo didn't know how to answer.

"Do you like him very much?

Do you still like him? "

"Huh?"

Even though she knew what he was talking about, Qiao Mo didn't want to talk about her feelings with him. She changed the topic. "Gu … Qingsheng, what you said last time about fans …"

He interrupted her. "Have you given up?"

Qiao Mo was a little annoyed, but she heard what he said next. "Give up then. Give me a chance."

CEO, are you confessing your love to her?

Qiao Mo felt like fireworks were going off in her heart. She didn't know what to do.

"Gu Qingsheng, are you serious?"

"Yes."

The two of them looked at each other for a few seconds. He wanted her to see his sincerity, and she wanted to see his heart.

In the end, Qiao Mo lowered her head and said, "But I don't want to yet …"

"It's just a chance. I'm still pursuing you, Qiao Mo."

"Gu Qingsheng, you know that I can't accept another relationship."

"I'll wait for you."

Qiao Mo paused. She couldn't say anything to reject him. She looked up at him. He was still looking at her. No matter if she was avoiding him or making a decision, he made her look at him.

It was as if he was waiting for her.

"Qiao Mo, I firmly rejected Ren Jiaojiao because I already have someone in my heart. So, I don't like it when other people come to me. I'm just being responsible for myself. I don't have the courage to hurt a girl like you said. I'm not fearless because I'm not afraid that she will leave me."

Qiao Mo burst into tears again. She looked helpless. "Gu Qingsheng, I don't dare …"

His heart ached. He pulled her into his arms and gently stroked her back. "You have nothing to be afraid of. This time, you only have the right to reject me."