The CEO’s Unkown Wife
Chapter 609 She Seems Familiar_1

Chapter 609: Chapter 609 She Seems Familiar_1

"This building complex is developed by our Huo Family; the quality is indeed impeccable. The surrounding facilities are very well-equipped too. This is one of the best units - even the wealthiest can’t buy it. I can have my brother give you an 80% discount," Huo Qilin spoke passionately.

This house is not cheap; getting an 80% discount would save at least 7 digits.

The excitement had slightly reddened Cheng Bingbing’s face, and it promptly turned pale.

"I’d better pass," she forced a small smile.

"Why?" Huo Qilin was puzzled.

It was clear to him that Cheng Bingbing really liked this house.

He had known Cheng Bingbing for quite a while now, and he had never seen her so happy and fond of something before. Since she liked it so much, he didn’t understand why she had to reject it.

"A person doesn’t need to live in such a big house, I’d be scared," she casually made up an excuse, "Moreover, I don’t like strangers in my house, so it would be troublesome to have a maid. I hate hassles."

Huo Qilin thought her reasons seemed a bit far-fetched.

However, since Cheng Bingbing had said so, he couldn’t force her to buy the house.

Eventually, all he could do is suggest, "Since you don’t like such big houses, I’ll find a smaller one for you in the future."

"I’m sorry..." Cheng Bingbing lowered her head in guilt.

Huo Qilin had put so much effort into this for her, even getting his own brother to offer her a discount, yet all his effort had gone in vain because of her.

She felt she had let Huo Qilin down.

With this in mind, she didn’t deserve Huo Qilin.

"It’s alright," Huo Qilin didn’t really mind it.

However, seeing Cheng Bingbing’s remorseful expression, he proposed to ease her nerves, "I didn’t do much, just made a phone call. If you really feel guilty, just invite me to dinner as compensation."

"Alright." Cheng Bingbing agreed.

She couldn’t deny any opportunity that let her dine with Huo Qilin.

Since Cheng Bingbing didn’t fancy the house here, Huo Qilin didn’t waste any more time and prepared to leave with her. Just as they stepped out of the house, they spotted a familiar figure around the corner of the corridor.

Before he had time to identify, the manager had already recognized the figure and mentioned, "Young General Manager Huo, Huo General is over there viewing another unit. Do you want to go over to greet him?"

"Of course," replied Huo Qilin.

Normally he wouldn’t easily run into his older brother Huo Qichen, but since they met today, he would certainly greet him.

However, he was accompanied by Bingbing, so he asked, "Bingbing, my older brother is over there, I’m going to greet him. Do you want to come with me?"

Cheng Bingbing, still feeling guilty and inferior due to the previous incident, wasn’t in the mood to meet Huo Qilin’s relatives.

She felt unworthy and unqualified.

Seeing her reluctance, Huo Qilin didn’t push it further and said, "Then please wait here for a while, I’ll have a quick chat with my brother and come right back."

Having said that, he went off with the manager to find Huo Qichen.

"Big bro..." Huo Qilin greeted obediently.

There was a string of Buddha Beads on Huo Qichen’s wrist, which he fiddled with leisurely. At the sound of his little brother’s voice, his fingers paused momentarily before resuming their motion.

He didn’t need to enquire why Huo Qilin was here; he had already guessed.

"You brought your girlfriend to see the house?" he started, "Why not introduce her?"

Huo Qilin didn’t explain that Bingbing wasn’t his girlfriend and casually excused, "She’s a bit shy. We’ll get another opportunity."

Seeing him seeming protective of the girl, Huo Qichen subconsciously glanced in the direction Huo Qilin had come from, wanting to see what she looked like.

So his naive little brother had so quickly moved on.

However, when he looked over, he only caught a glimpse of a figure disappearing behind a wall.

It seemed not only did Huo Qilin not want him to see her, the girl didn’t want to meet him either.

Huo Qichen didn’t like prying into others’ affairs. Since neither seemed to want to introduce her, he didn’t press.

But for some reason, the fleeting figure he had just seen felt vaguely familiar, as if he had seen her somewhere before.

Huo Qichen averted his gaze and asked casually, "How did your girlfriend like the house? If she really likes it, gift it to her as a token of love."

With a hint of regret in his voice, Huo Qilin said, "She doesn’t like it."

"She has high standards then," Huo Qichen was surprised.

Fearing a misunderstanding that Bingbing didn’t fancy the building complex his family developed, Huo Qilin quickly explained, "No, it’s just that she prefers a cozier style."

Huo Qichen could tell that he was defending Cheng Bingbing.

He didn’t say a word, just waved his hand, and dismissed, "Alright, a greeting would suffice. Go accompany your girlfriend. Don’t keep her waiting too long."

"Alright," Huo Qilin didn’t want Bingbing to wait too long, so he didn’t hang around any longer, "Brother, let me know whenever you’re free. I’ll treat you to a meal."

"Mhm, got it," Huo Qichen answered perfunctorily.

"Goodbye, big brother," Huo Qilin said, quickly turning around to go find Cheng Bingbing.

When he found her, he saw Cheng Bingbing hiding behind a wall, looking frightened. He couldn’t help but find it odd, "Bingbing, what happened to you?"

Cheng Bingbing, startled by his voice, suddenly raised her head, her eyes wide as she stared at him.

Upon identifying the person before her, she gradually relaxed.

"Oh, it’s you?" she looked relieved.

"Who else could it be?" Seeing her still appearing scared, Huo Qilin decided to leave this place first. "I’ve greeted my brother. Let’s go," he said.

Cheng Bingbing nodded and prepared to leave with him via the elevator.

However, after taking a few steps, she couldn’t help but turn around to look in the direction where Huo Qichen had been.

When she looked over this time, there was no one there anymore. He must’ve gone back inside.

Not seeing anyone there, instead of feeling a sense of loss, Cheng Bingbing felt a sense of relief, like escaping a disaster.

By the time they left the sales office, it was already late.

The two of them decided to have dinner together.

On their way to the restaurant, Cheng Bingbing rolled down the car window. The wind from outside blew onto her face, making her feel a bit refreshed and her mind regained its thinking agility.