My CEO Baby Daddy Keeps Falling for My Tricks
Chapter 456 - 461 Hu Opened The Pot_1

Chapter 456: 461 Hu Opened The Pot_1

’Chuan, do you remember this? The necklace you gave me years ago!’ Zhou Ziqing takes a selfie, the highlight of the picture being the necklace he had gifted her a long time ago.

’Yes, didn’t expect you still wore it!’ Qin Muchuan sends a message, then immediately deletes it.

’Mm, I’ve always cherished it, just like our feelings from many years ago!’

’I have not forgotten it either!’ Qin Muchuan sends back a reply.

’Chuan, I knew I hadn’t fallen for the wrong person!’

’I still have work to do, I’ll contact you when I get some free time!’ Qin Muchuan swiftly types on the screen.

’Alright!’ Zhou Ziqing behaves obediently.

’Besides, I can’t let her find out that we’re in contact for now, so you must never initiate contact with me, can you do that?’ Qin Muchuan edits the message carefully before sending.

Zhou Ziqing is already very excited. She can handle keeping it a secret for now. ’Alright, as long as you don’t make me hide this forever!’

’Of course not.’

’Great!’

Once again, Qin Muchuan deletes the chat history before diving back into work.

.........

Zhou Ziqing reads the messages sent by Qin Muchuan over and over again, feeling utterly blissful.

Just then, a call comes in. Zhou Ziqing puts her smile away and answers, ’Hello!’

’When are you coming home? I’ve already arrived home, it’s really boring!’ the man on the other end whines listlessly.

’But I’m busy working!’ Zhou Ziqing replies in a hushed tone.

’But I miss you, can’t you leave work early?’

’Not for now!’

’Alright then!’

’I’ll... I’ll cook something delicious for you when I get home, don’t rush!’ Zhou Ziqing finally soothes him with a comforting promise.

’Okay!’

Only after the man ends the call does Zhou Ziqing lean back in her chair and let out a silent sigh of relief.

Her mind is filled with images of Qin Muchuan, his guilt-ridden yet unforgettable gaze is all she can think about. Unable to contain her excitement, Zhou Ziqing’s mind races with various fantasies.

She wants to go shopping, she really wants to go shopping...

’You can take half a day off today!’

’Manager, why are you giving me a break? Is there something I’m not doing well?’ the assistant asks the moment she opens the door.

’Of course not, accompany me shopping!’ Zhou Ziqing puts her files away and decides to wrap up her day at work.

The assistant blanches at her words, a distinct look of terror filling her eyes.

The manager is always stern, criticizing everyone she meets. Suddenly she’s granting her assistant half a day off and asking her to go shopping?

It must be to carry her shopping bags!

’Manager, but the work you left for me isn’t finished yet?’ the assistant hesitantly ventures.

’What, you don’t want to go?’ Zhou Ziqing cools her expression to ask.

’Of course not!’

’Then come with me now!’ Zhou Ziqing orders.

’Okay!’ The assistant responds nervously, and has no choice but to follow.

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When Qin Muchuan returned home with the children, he was greeted by a scene of Lin Xiangwan playing cards with the two elders and the butler.

’Three of spades!’ She boldly throws out a card.

’Wait...’ Qin Muchuan, who had just entered, wanted to stop her.

’No, once the card is down, it’s considered played!’ The grandmother secures the card firmly, forbidding anyone else to touch it.

Qin Muchuan shakes his head, expressing regret for Lin Xiangwan.

The grandmother looks extremely pleased, pushing forward the cards. ’A Small Qinglong, bring it on, pay up!’

Lin Xiangwan opens her tiny box, which is now empty, with a pitiful look at her husband. ’Thank goodness you’re back, I just ran out of money!’

Qin Muchuan frowns at her hand. ’How could you have played a three of spades? It’s clear from the start that it’s not a card to be played!’

’I wanted to take a gamble. If I laid a three of spades, I could have a two of diamonds!’ Lin Xiangwan shows him her cards.

Qin Muchuan shakes his head. ’When playing cards, you shouldn’t just look at your own hand. You should also pay attention to what others are holding. You couldn’t have possibly made a profit the way you played!’

’Who says I couldn’t have won? I was doing well before, winning every round. It’s just these last few games that I lost!’ Lin Xiangwan responds unconvinced.

The moment the butler saw Qin Muchuan return, she quickly made room for him. ’Young Master, thank goodness you’re back. I can’t afford to lose any more money, you play!’

’Hehe...’ Qin Muchuan chuckles at her words. ’Butler Chen, what’s there to worry about? Will my grandma make you pay up?’

Butler Chen is the old housekeeper of the Qin family, and has also been with his grandmother for many years.

So, she holds a certain position in the household.

’But, don’t you think the stakes here are a bit too high? Sitting here, my blood pressure is constantly rising! I can’t handle it any more, it’s better if you play!’ Butler Chen pats her chest continuously, looking visibly scared.

’No worries, just exercise more and you’ll be fine!’ Qin Muchuan pats the old woman on the shoulder, then sits between his grandmother and Lin Xiangwan.

Grandmother Qin shoots Qin Muchuan a glance. ’You’re sitting in the position to my left, make sure to play your cards right!’

’Sure!’ Qin Muchuan laughs.

Lin Xiangwan eyes Qin Muchuan, who is now situated on her right, and says in a masterful tone. ’You have to be careful, don’t let me block your gate!’

’Hehe, do you really have that ability?’ Qin Muchuan questions, disbelief apparent on his face.

’Don’t underestimate me. I’m not weak at this either!’ Lin Xiangwan feels confident about her card playing skills. It’s just that she hadn’t played in a long time and is a bit rusty.

Now that she’s in the groove again, she’s confident that she’ll be able to win the next games!

In fact, Lin Xiangwan’s luck does seem to improve.

Just a few rounds into the game, she draws a seven of spades, securing a small win.

Grandmother Qin pushes up her glasses and looks at Lin Xiangwan’s hand, seeming unimpressed. ’Isn’t this a poor win? You even claim such a small win?’

Grandfather Qin also looks disappointed. ’Oh, I could’ve done a concealed Kong and won this round, why did you ruin a perfectly good game!’

Qin Muchuan also heaps reproach and reveals his good hand, which shockingly contained two concealed Kongs. ’Why did you claim such a pointless win?’

’Hehe...’ Lin Xiangwan looks very pleased. ’If I hadn’t won, any of you could have claimed the game and left me bankrupt! This round, I played well, very well!’

This round has managed to turn the tides for her. After this, Lin Xiangwan starts winning successive rounds. Soon enough, several piles of red bills are neatly stacked in front of her.

The sight is dizzying to the eye.

Standing to the side and watching, Xu Feng’e is itching to play, itching to grab some money.

But no one wants to give up their seat to her, no one wants to play with her!