Chapter 12: Chapter 12 Nothing That Two Kisses Can't Solve
"Shut up!" Xiao Sichen was at the end of his patience.
"Ow… I can't shut up, I need to figure this out," Xiao Mochi grabbed Xiao Sichen's arm, wearing an expression that looked like he would die on the spot if he didn't get the truth.
Xiao Sichen's patience was gone. His face turned from gloomy to stormy, and he clenched his fists.
A beating with a belt seemed inevitable.
But at that moment, Xiao Sichen's cell phone suddenly rang.
He glanced at the number, spared his foolish brother for now, and slowly turned around and sat down, his elegant fingers gently pressing to answer the call.
The voice on the other end was modulated, altered to sound robotic, "Overseas Navigation, you take four, I take six. Interested?"
Xiao Sichen, expressionless, rested his forehead on his hand, his voice cold and dominant, "Four-six won't do, I only accept fifty-fifty!"
There was a pause on the other end, followed by a soft chuckle, "Fifty-fifty is possible, but I want a resource from Fengguang Media."
"What resource?" Xiao Sichen looked at his brother.
The reply came crisply, "The host resource, not needed now, but will contact you when it is."
Xiao Sichen narrowed his eyes and traced an "X" lightly on the desk with his slender finger, then said, "I'll consider this."
"Alright." The person wasn't surprised. After two seconds of silence, he added, "I have several partners, you only have two days to consider."
"Um," Xiao Sichen responded, calm and unruffled.
Meanwhile, in the Ye Family's beloved nursery, Ye Xingchen hadn't slept yet; he was in a WeChat group chat.
His WeChat name: Mommy's Sweetheart.
He had entered this group chat called Diamond Bachelor and had sent a photo of Xiao Sichen half an hour earlier; now everyone was giving feedback.
Carrying the Sword Wild Tiger: "Sweetheart, this guy is really not someone to mess with, keep your distance."
Mommy's Sweetheart: "I'm not planning to provoke him, I want him as my stepfather."
Carrying the Sword Wild Tiger: "Pfft… Epic, only you'd dare think that. Honestly, this guy isn't bad; prime age at thirty, no romantic experiences, looks quite good, and most importantly, he's rich."
Mommy's Sweetheart: "Do you think I care about his money?"
Diving into the Sea for Fish: "Our Sweetheart's family fortune already exceeds ten billion, of course, he doesn't care! Definitely, he's got his eyes set on looks, looking for a handsome stepdad."
The group's chatter turned to teasing about Xiao Sichen's appearance and even speculating Ye Xingchen's identity.
They had met Ye Xingchen a year ago at a venture capital forum where his posts had helped many make money.
Then they dragged him into the group, and only a few days later, they discovered that the guy known as Mommy's Sweetheart had made a billion in less than six months.
As they grew closer, they realized Ye Xingchen had entered into many industries, turning his billion into ten billion within a year.
Ye Xingchen always talked about making money to save for Mommy's dowry, making him more and more interesting to them.
Carrying the Sword Wild Tiger: "Sweetheart, the Overseas Navigation project, should I invest?"
The topic shifted back to work.
Ye Xingchen typed, "Depend on Xiao Group. If Xiao Sichen is involved, you put in five hundred million."
Carrying the Sword Wild Tiger: "Tsk, acting as your stepdad already, huh?"
Ye Xingchen: "You think too much, I'm also making money."
He's a businessman and in business speaks business, never altering his money-making plans unless it involves his mommy.
…
Two days later, early morning, VIP ward of the hospital.
Xiao Mochi looked at the two little demons in front of him, feeling utterly weary.
"Babes, your uncle really can't make this decision. Can you understand uncle, please?" Xiao Mochi pouted, also wearing a pitiful look.
But the two kids clearly weren't buying it.
Especially the little lolita, she stood there, her chubby white hand lifted to form a love heart, her bright and shining eyes blinking continuously, exceptionally beautiful.
She was always a crushingly cute darling—now with her cheeks flushed red and her small lips slightly pouting up, she was compellingly adorable.
Xiao Mochi couldn't withstand this sort of physical assault and had to rest his forehead on his hand, then turning to look at his brother who, like a statue of ice, hadn't moved for nearly an hour.
"Bro, why don't you satisfy them, just a look, can we?"
Xiao Sichen didn't even lift his eyelids, "No, Miss Ye needs to work to earn money; you going would only cause trouble."
"We will just look from a distance, not causing any trouble!" Xiao Ziqian also did like his sister, trying to charm his biological dad.
But Xiao Sichen was immune to it. "You've already lost all credibility with me!"
Hearing this, Ziqian turned to look at his sister.
After exchanging a glance, holding hands, they hurried over to Xiao Sichen's side.
They stood on his left and right, both on tiptoe, leaning in.
The next second, two soft kisses landed on each side of Xiao Sichen's cheeks.
Normally unflappable, strategic, and fearless, Xiao Sichen was stopped dead.
It took him ten seconds to recover, then he clenched his fists, coughed lightly, lowered his eyes to the kids beside him, and helplessly lifted each one onto his lap.
"This won't set a precedent!"
…
Huacheng TV Station.
The logistics team assigned Ye Ranran and Jiang Ning to deliver a camera.
Eight-plus pounds of camera, two fragile young women, each carrying one, to be delivered to Qianjiang Hotel.
Clearly, this was the old hands at the station bullying the newbies.
Regrettably, Ye Ranran and Jiang couldn't say anything, for the apparently trivial logistics were in control of many of the station's essentials.
They couldn't afford to offend them.
Outside, a light rain was drizzling; the two beauties, rushing against time, walked briskly.
Passing through the parking lot, Jiang Ning slipped, screaming as she clutched at Ye Ranran's clothes, causing Ye Ranran, unsteady, to lurch forward with a scream, "Ah..."
But the next second, she didn't fall to the ground, but rather landed firmly in a man's arms.
The solid chest provided a sense of security, and Ye Ranran's heart did not leap out of her throat.
Holding the camera securely, she wore her most sincere smile, repeatedly apologizing, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."
By the third time, she stopped, her eyes already wide, getting even wider, "Xiao, Mr. Xiao..."
Xiao Sichen frowned slightly, his voice cold, "Xiao Sichen."
"Ah?" Ye Ranran was bewildered for a second.
Just as she was about to say something, Jiang Ning, who had fallen to the ground, clutched the now-broken camera and wailed, "Ranran, I'm going to die, the TV station will definitely fire me today!"
Hearing this, Ye Ranran hurriedly pulled away from Xiao Sichen's embrace, nodded politely, then turned to check Jiang's camera.
The lens was shattered, causing a lot of trouble.
"No, it doesn't matter if I'm fired, but today I'm with you, I can't trouble you... wah..." Jiang cried like a child.