The chief ex-husband won't let go of Yi Xiaobao

Gu Moxuan and Lin Xiaoruo left together, and Sixiang Garden fell into complete silence.

Lin Qingran slowly walked downstairs, just as Wang Ma came over from the kitchen. She was stunned to see that only Huo Wanqing and Lin Qingran were left in the living room.

He then walked over to Lin Qingran and said softly.

"Miss, dinner is ready."

She had prepared a lot of ingredients for tonight, and she thought that Gu Moxuan, Lin Xiaoruo, and the others would stay for dinner, but she didn't expect them to leave so soon.

Lin Qingran nodded slightly and said calmly.

"Let's treat the staff below to a nice meal; everyone's worked so hard."

She had already guessed that Gu Moxuan and Lin Xiaoruo wouldn't stay for dinner, and what she said just now was just to embarrass them both.

However, what she didn't expect was that Huo Wanqing was incredibly shameless.

She's already made her point so clearly.

She insisted on staying here.

Huo Wanqing sat on the sofa with a bored expression and glanced at the time.

"Actually, I have other appointments this afternoon. Since you've asked me to stay for lunch, I'll reluctantly stay."

As she spoke, a smile played on her lips, and she looked at Lin Qingran with a playful gaze, speaking softly.

"You didn't disappoint me today. It seems Gu Moxuan really doesn't care about you at all, which is why you're so eager to ask my mother for help, hoping to use our influence in City A to give you a hand?"

She emphasized the word "beg," and Lin Qingran's expression underwent a subtle change.

A flicker of disgust flashed in her clear eyes, but she quickly looked at Huo Wanqing with an indifferent expression.

“I have no interest in your or my influence in City A. It was only when Fourth Madam came to me that she mentioned this matter. It’s a very fair deal, so why should I refuse?”

At the time, Gu Moxuan was targeting the Lin family. In order to gain protection, Lin Qingran agreed to help Huo Wanqing resolve her scandal.

Huo Wanqing smiled, her eyes filled with disdain.

“Fair? In my opinion, Miss Lin has gained a huge advantage, after all, not everyone can get the protection of the Huo family.”

Lin Qingran remained serious, completely unaffected by Huo Wanqing's topic.

Her face, without any makeup, was delicate and fair, the kind of skin that even Huo Wanqing envied.

"After all, in business, there is a side with a large profit and a side with a small profit."

“If Miss Huo’s scandal is not resolved, you probably won’t get many shares in the Huo family. So, in this matter, Miss Huo is the one who benefits the most.”

Huo Wanqing frowned slightly, looking thoughtful. She noticed that Lin Qingran's eyes were calm, but there was a faint chill in the corners of his eyes and brows.

She seemed unaware of the relationship between her mother and herself.

However, it's understandable that she didn't know.

After all, when Lin Qingran was born, her mother abandoned her without hesitation, so she never even saw what her mother looked like.

Huo Wanqing came here for two reasons: first, to confirm whether Lin Qingran knew the truth, and second, to see what the relationship between Lin Qingran and Gu Moxuan was like.

Now that both of her goals have been achieved, there's absolutely no need for her to stay here any longer.

Huo Wanqing's lips curled up, her smile unrestrained.

"My mother is hosting a charity gala in City A this weekend, and I hope Ms. Lin can fly over to attend."

"My mother will introduce you to the most famous entrepreneurs in City A, and at the same time, she will sponsor the Lin family's listing on the stock exchange."

Lin Qingran nodded slightly, her expression showing no change in surprise.

This was something Liang Jiaowei had promised, but no one expected her to fulfill it so quickly.

If the Lin family breaks out of City A, they can avoid being swallowed up by Gu Moxuan.

She couldn't stand by and watch the Lin family's fate be firmly in Gu Moxuan's hands.

It was also impossible for her to stay by Gu Moxuan's side any longer.

Perhaps it was because the baby in her womb came so suddenly that it brought back memories buried from two years ago, so she absolutely could not repeat the same mistake.

She absolutely could not continue to stand by and watch Gu Moxuan kill her child once again.

"Okay, I will be in City A on time for the dinner this weekend."

Huo Wanqing slowly stood up from the sofa, walked to Lin Qingran, and changed her previous arrogant demeanor, speaking softly.

"Whether you know it or not, it's best not to have any ulterior motives. Take this little bit of charity you've been given and don't even dream about anything else."

She reached out and playfully stroked Lin Qingran's delicate, fair face, a smile playing on her lips.

"Understand?"

Lin Qingran stood quietly in front of her, her face calm, her clear eyes revealing no emotion whatsoever.

A hint of a smile appeared in her narrow, fox-like eyes, and her lips curved into a beautiful arc.

What if I say no?

Huo Wanqing's face darkened, and her playful expression vanished instantly, her demeanor changing in a second.

"Lin Qingran, the Huo family isn't like any small family that lets you cause trouble with minor squabbles. If you don't know what's good for you, at best you'll suffer serious injuries, and at worst..."

She gave Lin Qingran a firm look, without finishing her sentence.

She believed that Lin Qingran was smart enough to understand her meaning.

Lin Qingran had no interest in the Huo family's internal strife.

He also has absolutely no interest in property.

If she had been interested, the Lin family wouldn't be in this neglected state now.

Her second brother and eldest brother had no interest in business.

She naturally had no interest in managing the Lin family business.

However, as her father grew older, they also had to shoulder some responsibilities.

"I don't know the meaning of Miss Huo's warning. After all, I have no relation to your Huo family. Why does Miss Huo seem so wary of me getting close to the Huo family?"

Huo Wanqing frowned, looking at her warily.

Lin Qingran walked past her, went to the French windows, looked at the big tree with green branches gradually sprouting, and smiled slightly.

"Miss Huo can rest assured that I have no interest whatsoever in things that do not belong to me."

Upon hearing this, Huo Wanqing secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems Lin Qingran knows nothing.

"Since Miss Huo has other appointments, I won't keep you here for dinner. Please take care."

She turned around slowly, glancing at Huo Wanqing with indifferent eyes. Her demeanor was aloof, showing no intention of flattering her.

It's important to understand that Huo Wanqing is always the center of attention, no matter where she goes.

The socialites and wealthy women around her were all eager to get on her good side.

Firstly, it can bring benefits to oneself, and secondly, it can bring benefits to the family.

For them, simply coming into contact with someone of a higher status is considered an opportunity.

However, Lin Qingran disdained such an opportunity.

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