CHAPTER 130: CHAPTER 127 I FEEL MUCH BETTER IN MY HEART

Hua Xiaomo had just tried to struggle to her feet when Qi Longbing commanded, "Don’t move."

Hua Xiaomo paused and, indeed, stilled. However, the somber beauty of her delicate face seemed to deepen indistinctly.

"Now, I feel much better. What about you?" Qi Longbing said strangely, his handsome face alight with an angelic, harmless smile.

"Um..." Hua Xiaomo’s eyes grew heavy. Just as she was about to reply, KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK! A series of knocks sounded at the door.

The sudden sound startled them. As Hua Xiaomo was about to get up, Qi Longbing’s hand tightened its grip on her. "Don’t move." His other hand shot out and pinched her waist.

The pinch hurt so much that Hua Xiaomo wanted to thump him. Involuntarily, she maliciously bumped her head against his.

Qi Longbing smiled. He waved his other hand, holding her head still, and playfully ruffled her hair as if she were a beloved pet.

"President Qi," Hua Xiaomo said, leaning her head against his chest, a heavy feeling settling in her heart.

Ignoring her discomfort, Qi Longbing looked down at her. As the knocking sounded a second time, he called out, "Come in!"

It’s over! Hua Xiaomo’s head buzzed. I can’t let anyone see me like this! In an instant, she quickly slid down and hid under his desk. That way, anyone looking from outside wouldn’t see her at all.

Qi Longbing hadn’t expected her to pull such a trick. But now, the sight of her hiding at my feet is even more endearing!

Ms. Zhang walked in. "President Qi, please sign these documents." She approached his desk, completely oblivious to what their esteemed President Qi was actually doing.

"Mm," Qi Longbing responded. As he signed the documents, he stifled a laugh, an impish thought flashing through his mind. The moment he finished signing, he ordered, "Call all the department managers to my office. We’ll have the meeting here today."

"Yes, President Qi." Ms. Zhang was about to leave when Qi Longbing suddenly said, "Don’t go!" He then added, "You stand right there and take notes."

Ms. Zhang was startled but quickly responded, "Okay." A meeting in the President’s office for the first time? How peculiar!

Qi Longbing immediately pressed another intercom button. "Ms. Lin, inform all managers to come to my office for a meeting. They must arrive within one minute."

"Yes, President Qi." On the other end, Ms. Lin sounded as if facing a major crisis and hastily began making calls.

Qi Longbing smiled deliberately, enjoying this little game with the adorable ’little demon’ hiding under his desk.

Ms. Zhang remained in the office, taking notes while occasionally glancing at Hua Xiaomo’s empty seat. Huh, where did Miss Hua go? How strange!

But she had no time to dwell on it. According to President Qi’s instructions, she had to stand there and take notes. Ugh, this treatment is the worst! Standing to take notes for the first time...

Ms. Zhang could only grimace inwardly.

But at that moment, no one was more tormented and furious than Hua Xiaomo, trapped under Qi Longbing’s desk.

If it were merely being trapped, that would have been tolerable. But having to endure the constant harassment from his shameless legs and feet was truly pushing Hua Xiaomo beyond her limits.

One moment he would stretch a foot towards her head; the next, just as she pushed it away, his other foot would touch her face, leaving it entirely engulfed in the stench of his feet.

So utterly humiliating!

Luckily, no one saw that. But the main problem is, I can’t get out even if I want to! If anyone sees me like this, I can’t even imagine the rumors that would spread through the company! And he actually wants to hold a meeting here?

Hua Xiaomo felt her spirit fraying. This is completely unbearable!

I can’t make any big movements. If he gets uncomfortable up there, he’ll be the first to flip the table and expose me. I’d be the one utterly mortified!

Qi Longbing, however, felt a surge of pleasure. He pretended to study the documents seriously, while his feet, far from idle, continued to tease the woman hidden beneath his desk. He found this infinitely amusing.

Exasperated, Hua Xiaomo decided to lie still and not move. But he kept testing her patience, deliberately brushing her head, face, and shoulders with his feet, rubbing them against her.

This infuriated Hua Xiaomo so much that she raised her hands to grab his ankles, stopping him from moving them as he pleased.

A chuckle rumbled in Qi Longbing’s chest. Alright then, little woman. You like holding my legs? Then I’ll let you hold them!

For a while, both the person above the desk and the one beneath it grew quiet.

Qi Longbing didn’t move much, and Hua Xiaomo, exhausted, leaned against the inner wall of the desk. Still holding his legs, she closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep.

I’m so tired, so sleepy, Hua Xiaomo thought, her mind hazy. I don’t want to think about anything. I just want to sleep. I just need to get through this. Once this is over, everything will be fine. I’ll be free. I can go to school happily, graduate, support Mom, and do so many things... But I know I have to work hard to achieve all that, step by step. It won’t happen overnight. I have to take it one step at a time.

The department managers arrived, and the meeting began. Hua Xiaomo, however, heard nothing; not a single word penetrated her consciousness. Instead, soft, subtle snores soon permeated the air.

Suddenly, Qi Longbing stopped speaking and scanned the room.

Faced with President Qi’s sharp, intimidating gaze, all the managers tensed up, afraid they were about to receive an unexpected reprimand.

However, as the soft snores drifted through the air, everyone’s eyes widened. Each one feared President Qi would mistake them for the audacious individual sleeping and slacking off during the meeting.

Sleeping during a meeting? That definitely means you don’t want your job or that high salary anymore! The pay here is excellent, truly excellent. If you’re caught sleeping, especially by the President, you’re definitely fired. Still, there always seem to be a few who like to stand out, trying to act all cool. Fine, go ahead and sleep openly. Let’s see who’s tired of their well-paying job. The President will surely fire them on the spot!

"There are some people, and some actions, that I prefer not to address directly. But that doesn’t mean I’m unaware of the little games being played..." Qi Longbing said slowly and deliberately, a wicked scheme forming in his mind.

You little thing, quite comfortable, aren’t you? he thought. Here I am, talking until my mouth is dry, and you’re sleeping so soundly?

Hua Xiaomo, who had been pleasantly drifting off, snapped awake. Her eyes flew wide open.

Damn him! Hua Xiaomo was furious. To think Qi Longbing still hasn’t changed his infuriating ways! I can’t take this! I absolutely cannot take this anymore!