The Billionaire's Mischievous Sweetheart
Chapter 54 - 51 This is My Friend

Chapter 54: Chapter 51 This is My Friend

"Alright."

Yu Bao soon went over to the Ouhong Shopping Mall across the street. He searched everywhere, including McDonald’s and every floor of the mall, but he couldn’t see any trace of Hua Xiaomo. Perhaps his eyes weren’t good enough. However, Hua Xiaomo and Long Shangxuan had already gone to an office building on the east side of the mall, rather than the shopping area on its south side.

"I’ve searched everywhere," Yu Bao said, shaking his head at his boss.

Qi Longbing snorted coldly. The colors behind his sunglasses were indiscernible. He flipped open his phone with one hand. It wasn’t even noon yet.

This little demon really can run...

Qi Longbing soon slipped a hand into his pocket. "Let’s go back."

"Yes, President Qi."

The golden Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit parked outside the school swiftly sped away.

...

「Meanwhile, in the office building on the east side of the Ouhong Shopping Mall.」

The always gentle and graceful Long Shangxuan took her into the elevator.

Long Shangxuan pressed the button for the twenty-second floor—the top floor.

"Brother Long, where are you taking me?" Hua Xiaomo asked, somewhat curious. He kept smiling but had dodged her questions several times, saying only that she would know once they arrived.

"Don’t be in a hurry; you’ll soon find out," Long Shangxuan said with a smile, his phoenix-like eyes filled with a soft light.

"Alright..." Hua Xiaomo smiled faintly and said no more.

The atmosphere around them grew quite still, an inexplicably wonderful mood weaving itself between them.

"You..."

"Long..."

They both started to speak at the exact same moment, then fell silent, a little embarrassed.

"You go first," Hua Xiaomo said with a laugh. She hadn’t had many chances to spend time with him since they met at the hospital.

"I was just thinking, it’s truly unexpected to see you again today."

"Me too."

Silence fell again, but Hua Xiaomo could see he was still smiling.

Just as Hua Xiaomo was about to ask him why he was smiling, he spoke first, "Xiao Mo, you must be graduating soon, right?"

"...Yes."

"When I was graduating, I was just like you—rushing around everywhere, trying to find my ideal path. But reality is often too cruel. It makes us lose sight of our original intentions," Long Shangxuan said, pausing for a moment before continuing, "Xiao Mo, don’t waste your youth there. You don’t belong there."

"..." Hua Xiaomo was speechless, but deep down, she was inexplicably moved.

Suddenly, the elevator stopped.

"Here we are. Come, take a look. See if you can find some inspiration," Long Shangxuan said with a smile.

"Hm?" Hua Xiaomo was taken aback. A moment later, her delicate hand was engulfed by his warm, large one, and her heart trembled.

He didn’t let go. "Come on!"

His laughter, like a spring breeze, made Hua Xiaomo’s heart flutter...

Who could say he wasn’t the most charming? Who could say that any smile in this world was gentler or warmer than his?

A sense of inexplicable joy settled deep within her, every sensation leaving a gentle ripple.

When Long Shangxuan pulled Hua Xiaomo into the art exhibition, she was stunned. It turned out to be an international exhibition featuring many famous paintings from around the world.

As a result, many people, drawn by its reputation, came to visit. Unfortunately, not many could enter. Most were just spectators on the perimeter, looking for a while before leaving in disappointment.

A tall, beautiful emcee quickly approached, speaking in perfect standard Mandarin, "Hello, sir. This exhibition is not open to the public."

Long Shangxuan took out an invitation card and handed it to her. BEEP. The card was swiped, granting them entry.

"Sir, your card has been approved by headquarters. Please come in," the emcee replied courteously, personally escorting Long Shangxuan inside.

Hua Xiaomo was stopped, watching helplessly as he followed the emcee in.

Long Shangxuan, however, paused. He glanced back at her, then his gaze swept to the emcee. "This is my friend. Can she not enter either?"

"Well..." The emcee smiled apologetically. "I’m sorry, sir, but only spouses are allowed in."

Hearing this, Hua Xiaomo’s heart pounded. What kind of ridiculous rule is this? You have to be married to get in?

To her surprise, Long Shangxuan quickly walked over to Hua Xiaomo. He smiled at her, a smile so warm and affectionate that anyone would have thought they were a couple.

Then, he took her hand.