Chapter 2346: Chapter 150: Those He Regards as Friends, He Will Protect for a Lifetime
"Repay?"
Mo Ziye frowned slightly.
Effortlessly switching between the roles of gentle affection towards Qin Qingqing and cold indifference towards Shi Xi.
Shi Xi was somewhat stunned.
Because Mo Ziye’s expression suddenly turned cold.
"..."
Her lips moved, but she didn’t say anything.
Mo Ziye said blandly, "The other night, you risked everything to inform me, and I do owe you a favor. But even if you hadn’t told me, we were already on guard. When you called for help yesterday afternoon, although I didn’t come personally, I did send Ye Zhan."
Shi Xi suddenly staggered.
Tears welled up in her eyes in an instant.
"Ziye."
She choked out the name.
How could he be so heartless?
For him, she not only betrayed her uncle but also her father and the entire Shi family.
But he...
"If you want to be friends with me, it’s not impossible."
Mo Ziye looked at her pale face, his tone finally gaining a hint of warmth, "As long as you tell me where Shi Dongliang is hiding now, from then on, you’ll be my friend."
"I... I don’t know where he is."
Shi Xi shook her head.
She also hoped Shi Dongliang would be caught.
Otherwise, she could be retaliated against at any time.
"If Ye Zhan hadn’t arrived in time yesterday, Shi Zhen would have taken your life. Although they have been arrested, Shi Dongliang is still out there. Shi Xi, for your own safety, you should cooperate with the police to catch him."
"But I don’t know."
"Even if your dad had been there yesterday, he wouldn’t have saved you."
"..."
Mo Ziye’s words silenced Shi Xi.
Last night, Shi Dongping slapped her hard twice when he got home.
Called her an ingrate.
If she hadn’t iced it for a long time and applied excellent ointment, she would have been too embarrassed to go out today.
"Go home and think it over, whether you really want to be friends with me. I have high standards for befriending someone, but those I consider friends, I’ll protect for a lifetime."
Protect for a lifetime.
These words deeply shook Shi Xi’s soul.
She hadn’t known Mo Ziye for just a day or two and had a profound understanding of his indifference.
Even when they were dating, he never once said he’d protect her.
But now, he tells her that if he considers someone his friend, he would protect them for a lifetime.
She lowered her eyes, her gaze landing on his and Qin Qingqing’s clasped hands. His fingers were slender and beautiful, the joints distinct.
This lifetime, she was afraid she wouldn’t have the chance.
Afraid that even if she gave her all, she couldn’t win his heart.
So, being his friend, being protected by him for a lifetime, could also be a happy thing.
"Go back and think it over before telling me."
Mo Ziye knew his words had moved Shi Xi.
Shi Xi nodded slightly.
She didn’t know where Shi Dongliang was now, so staying made no sense.
Pressing her lips together, she turned and walked out of the living room.
Mo Ziye led Qin Qingqing to the sofa, let go of her hand, and picked a grape from the fruit tray, peeled it, and fed it to her.
"Thank you, Brother Ziyi."
Qin Qingqing smiled as she ate the grape he placed by her mouth.
"You weren’t angry with what I just said to Shi Xi, were you?"
Mo Ziye asked while peeling grapes for her.
Qin Qingqing shook her head, "No, I wasn’t angry."
She wasn’t an unreasonable woman.
She understood that if Mo Ziye truly considered Shi Xi a friend, then Shi Xi had to pay the corresponding price.
And now, their targets were Shi Dongliang and Shi Dongping.
"With Shi Dongliang on the run, there’s no telling when he’ll be caught. If Shi Xi indeed is willing to assist the police in capturing Shi Dongliang and simultaneously provide evidence of Shi Dongping’s crimes, then it shows there’s still hope for her."
"My Qingqing understands me best."
Mo Ziye was proud of this.
Qin Qingqing playfully smiled, "I allow you to make her a friend, but that doesn’t mean I want her to get close to you. You must remember to keep your distance from her."
"Silly girl, don’t you trust me?"
Mo Ziye laughed as he reached to stroke her head.
"I trust you."
——
Momo didn’t expect Old Master Ye to personally invite her.
At eleven five in the morning, she finished all her work.
She was about to pack up and leave the TV station.
Huo Song approached her and handed her a cup of milk tea, "Junior Sister, we really have to thank you this time. The show is sure to be extraordinary when it airs. Haven’t you reconsidered my proposal?"
Momo took the milk tea he offered, took a sip, and with her eyes smiling, said something that disappointed him, "Senior Brother, it’s not that I haven’t considered it, but I don’t want to be too far from home."
"The Imperial City and G City are just a plane ticket apart."
"Pfft!"
Momo couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
Looking at Huo Song’s handsome face, she shook her head in resignation, "A plane ticket away is too far. I’ve never been away from my parents since I was young and never imagined being thousands of miles away from them one day. So, I can only decline your kind offer."
Huo Song said, the Imperial City has more room for growth.
Even though she was doing well at the G City TV station, it was still G City.
Huo Song sighed, "Junior Sister, you might want to start considering it now. I really wish you’d come to the Imperial City. Working on a program together with you feels especially fulfilling."
"In the future, we’ll have more opportunities to collaborate."
Momo didn’t entertain the thought further.
"If you’ve never thought of leaving G City, does that mean your partner must also meet this condition?"
Huo Song asked her half-jokingly.
Momo blinked her beautiful almond-shaped eyes and playfully replied, "That’s a crucial consideration."
"I see."
Huo Song seemed to have given up persuading her to come to the Imperial City, raising an eyebrow, "Let me treat you to lunch today. You’re heading back to G City tomorrow, and who knows when we’ll meet again."
"It’s not that hard. Didn’t you say that the Imperial City and G City are just a plane ticket away? If you ever visit G City, just give me a call."
"I haven’t gone back for a long time now. I do miss G City."
Huo Song suddenly laughed and said, "Junior Sister, I’ve decided to return to G City with you tomorrow and take my annual leave."
"Are you serious?"
"Yes."
Momo lowered her eyes, smiled gently, "Alright, if Senior Brother is going for a vacation, I’ll have company when I head back."
"Then it’s settled. Once we get back to G City, I’ll be counting on you."
Without waiting for Momo to respond, he glanced at his watch and said, "Let’s go have lunch first, then we can chat while eating."
It was at this moment that Momo’s phone rang. Seeing the caller was a string of numbers,
Her water-clear eyes showed a touch of doubt as her slender fingers pressed the answer button.
With a gentle, soft voice, she spoke, "Hello, may I ask who’s calling?"
"Hello, is this Miss Momo? I’m Ye Zhan’s grandfather..."
Hearing this voice, Momo was slightly startled.
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