Heart Stealer

Ever since Xiao Tuobang became the president of Qiu Group, Qiu Rongyao has almost completely handed over the management of the entire enterprise to him.

Xiao Tuobang lived up to expectations. He often went to the Qiu family to report the progress of work to Qiu Rongyao in detail.

On Friday evening, the sun sets and the afterglow shines.

The Qiu family's villa stands quietly in the shade of green, appearing particularly peaceful and tranquil.

A white car slowly approached and stopped steadily outside the gate of the Qiu family's courtyard.

The car door slowly opened, and Xiao Tuobang hurriedly got out of the car carrying a black briefcase.

He took two steps at a time and walked straight towards the villa.

In the living room of the villa, Qiu Xue, Qiu Rongyao and Mrs. Qiu were sitting together, chatting happily.

Seeing Xiao Tuobang come in, Qiu Rongyao immediately poured tea for Xiao Tuobang.

"Tuobang, how is the Jinhaiwan Plaza project on Jiangbin Road progressing now?"

Xiao Tuobang smiled slightly, then took out several thick documents from the black briefcase and handed them to Qiu Rongyao.

Qiu Rongyao took the information and read it carefully. Sometimes he frowned slightly, and sometimes he smiled with satisfaction.

"Boss, this project is progressing very smoothly! The high-rise residential area is in the final stages of completion, and the lower floors of shops and offices are already 80% leased. Judging by the current progress, we expect to officially open for business by next year's Mid-Autumn Festival!"

Qiu Rongyao looked at the information in his hand intently, a satisfied smile on his face, and at the same time did not forget to praise.

"I never thought that we would be able to move forward so smoothly with this project, even though we just signed the land contract two years ago. This is all thanks to you, Tuobang!"

Facing the boss's praise, Xiao Tuobang quickly waved his hand and responded modestly: "Boss, you are too kind. This is the result of everyone's joint efforts."

Xiao Tuobang's eyes met Qiu Xue's inadvertently, but Qiu Xue turned her head away with a look of disdain.

Qiu Rongyao didn't seem to notice the subtle atmosphere between the two.

"Tuobang, tomorrow is the Dragon Boat Festival. Do you have any special plans?"

Xiao Tuobang smiled and replied, "My family contracted a farm last year, and I plan to go back and take a look during the holidays."

Hearing this, Qiu Rongyao turned to his daughter Qiu Xue and said, "Qiuxue, Tuobang has been dedicated to helping our family handle various affairs over the past few years. He has made an indelible contribution to the achievements our company has made today.

I've been thinking about finding an opportunity to personally visit Tuobang's parents to express our gratitude. How about you go to his house on my behalf this time?"

Qiu Xue replied with some embarrassment, "Dad, I've never been to the countryside since I was a child. I'm worried that I won't be able to adapt to the environment there..."

Mrs. Qiu knew her daughter loved to play, so she smiled and said, "Qiuxue, don't worry. Tuobang's house is by the sea. You might not want to come back once you go there."

Qiu Xue didn't dare to spoil her parents' fun, so she looked at Xiao Tuobang and reluctantly agreed.

The next morning, the sky in the east was just beginning to turn pale, and the whole city was still immersed in tranquility.

At this moment, a black car slowly drove to the door of the Qiu family villa.

The car window rolled down, revealing Xiao Tuobang's handsome and smiling face.

Qiu Rongyao and Mrs. Qiu had been waiting for a long time. They had carefully prepared many gifts, and the trunk was filled with large and small packages, leaving almost no space.

These gifts are a testament to their appreciation and care for this visit.

Just then, there was a sound of soft footsteps on the stairs.

Qiu Xue, wearing a white dress, walked down slowly from upstairs like a fairy.

However, there was no trace of joy on her beautiful face, but instead a hint of helplessness and reluctance.

As she walked downstairs absentmindedly, she thought to herself, "If Mom and Dad hadn't insisted, I wouldn't want to go! I wonder how much trouble this trip will cause."

Finally reaching the downstairs, Qiu Xue walked towards the car listlessly, as if every step was full of resistance.

She gently opened the passenger door and sat down like a deflated ball.

Xiao Tuobang keenly noticed Qiuxue's bad mood. He turned around, still with a gentle smile on his face, and asked with concern: "What's wrong, Qiuxue? Did you not sleep well last night and are you still awake?"

However, Qiu Xue seemed to have not heard his words at all. She just lowered her head silently, reached out to fasten her seat belt, and said nothing.

Seeing this scene, Xiao Tuobang couldn't help feeling a little lost.

But he did not give up. Instead, he racked his brains to find a topic that could break the deadlock and liven up the atmosphere again.

After thinking for a moment, he reached out and pressed the audio button, and suddenly, a dynamic pop music filled the entire car.

Along with the cheerful rhythm, the originally dull atmosphere was instantly swept away.

Qiu Xue's heart, which had always loved music, was gradually awakened, and she couldn't help but hum along with the music.

The beautiful singing voice, like the sound of nature, made the atmosphere in the car even more warm and harmonious...

The car sped all the way and soon drove out of the city.

"Qiuxue, we'll be home in half an hour." Xiao Tuobang pointed to the sea not far ahead, "That's my farm."

Qiuxue looked out the window and saw the endless blue sea and the golden beach sparkling in the sunlight.

"Wow, it's so beautiful!" Qiu Xue couldn't help but exclaim.

Xiao Tuobang smiled and said, "It's much quieter here than in the city, and the air is fresh. You'll definitely like it."

Not long after, the car drove into a large manor.

The manor is shaded by green trees, blooming flowers, and there is a beautiful small Western-style building.

"This is my home."

Xiao Tuobang parked the car and took Qiu Xue into the house.

Xiao Tuobang's parents welcomed Qiu Xue warmly and prepared a sumptuous lunch for her.

Qiu Xue felt the warmth and harmony of the Xiao family, and her mood gradually improved.

After dinner, Xiao Tuobang took Qiu Xue to the farm.

They fed chickens, picked fruits, and rode horses together and had a lot of fun.

As the sun sets, the two sit on the beach, watching the afterglow of the sunset shine on the sea.

"Tuobang, thank you. I had a lot of fun today." Qiuxue said sincerely.

Xiao Tuobang looked at her, his eyes full of tenderness, "As long as you are happy, I am willing to do anything."

As night falls and the sky is dotted with stars, the Xiao family's courtyard is illuminated by soft lights and filled with laughter.

A lively barbecue party is being held here.

Qiu Xue, wearing a white long dress, walked to the campfire as lightly as a fairy.

Xiao Tuobang had been waiting here for a long time. He was wearing simple and handsome casual clothes, and the only thing in his eyes was Qiu Xue.

The two men sat facing each other, the warm light of the campfire illuminating their faces.

Qiu Xue gently picked up a string of fragrant grilled skewers and put them into her mouth, chewing them carefully.

Xiao Tuobang looked at her intently with a gentle smile on his face.

"Qiuxue, do you know?"

Xiao Tuobang broke the silence, his voice low and magnetic,

"Ever since I was little, I've dreamed of watching the stars on the beach with the person I love. Under that vast, starry sky, we'd cuddle up to each other and share our thoughts."

His gaze became more affectionate, as if he wanted to melt Qiu Xue in this gentle look.

When Qiu Xue heard this, her cheeks turned slightly red, as cute as a ripe apple.

She smiled shyly and asked softly, "Then... have you realized this dream now?"

Xiao Tuobang nodded, slowly stretched out his right hand, and gently held Qiuxue's left hand.

"Well, but I also hope to do more things with you. For example, travel together and visit every corner of the world; taste all kinds of food together and feel the impact of different cultures on the taste buds;

Let's experience life's joys and sorrows together and create beautiful memories that belong to us." He became more and more excited as he spoke, holding Qiu Xue's hand tightly and refusing to let go.

Qiu Xue widened her eyes and looked at Xiao Tuobang in surprise.

She had never expected that he would confess his feelings to her at this moment, and her heart was suddenly in a mess.

Countless thoughts flashed through her mind, and she didn't know how to deal with the situation.

Qiu Xue never responded.

Xiao Tuobang's heart sank gradually, and an inexplicable panic surged in his heart.

He pretended to be calm,

"It's okay, you can take your time to think about it. I'll wait for your answer."

After eating the delicious barbecue, it was already late at night and everyone went back to their rooms to rest.

Xiao Tuobang tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep.

Although Qiu Xue did not directly reject his confession, he had already guessed the answer.

This made him feel extremely lost and painful, and his heart was filled with despair.

Lying in the darkness, Xiao Tuobang's thoughts surged like a tide.

He recalled every moment he had spent with Qiu Xue, and those beautiful moments seemed to be still vivid in his mind...

Suddenly there was a rapid knock on the door.

Xiao Tuobang couldn't help but frown and mutter to himself.

It’s so late, who could it be?”

With doubts, Xiao Tuobang quickly got up from the bed, put on his shoes hastily, and walked quickly to the door.

He gently grasped the door handle and slowly opened the door.