Chapter 2325
Enjoying its favors and being bound by its constraints
"Sister Xiaoqiong, you're here!" Wearing a swimsuit, Xiaoqian, whose budding beauty was just beginning to emerge, greeted Xiaoqiong with a charming and innocent manner.
"Sister Xiaoqiong, long time no see." He Xinghua, who had a good figure, wore sunglasses and shorts, said the same thing.
This scene made Comrade Xiaoqiong take a deep breath.
What she cared about was Xiaoqian's attitude. She knew very well that the girl was simple-minded, and even if she had a little bit of cunning, she wasn't very calculating.
And this girl has no ulterior motives.
Perhaps it's because he grew up in a happy family and was well protected.
Xiaoqian was too naive, which was why Xiaoqiong initially let this girl play a supporting role in her interactions with He Xinghua.
Even though Xiaoqian and He Xinghua are now a couple, Xiaoqiong still doesn't blame this innocent girl.
Because she knew very well that since Xiaoqian had agreed to get engaged to He Xinghua, it meant that the girl really liked He Xinghua and wasn't after anything from the He family.
Even if He Xinghua were a beggar now, based on what Xiaoqiong knows about Xiaoqian, the girl would most likely still abandon everything without hesitation and choose to be with He Xinghua.
These are things that Xiao Qiong cannot compare to.
If she doesn't think about protecting herself, she will die without a burial place the moment her father passes away, regardless of whether her family's business still exists.
No matter who comes to power in her other branches of the family, they will not give her a way out.
It's that simple.
What surprised her was He Xinghua's attitude.
He Xinghua used to be very reserved with her, never calling her "sister" or being so unconcerned about her image in front of her.
But today, He Xinghua made both of his mistakes.
This can only mean one thing: He Xinghua guessed her thoughts and took countermeasures.
Calling her "sister" is a reminder that the two of them should keep their distance.
He was wearing baggy shorts, and seemed completely at ease with her.
This is to show Comrade Xiaoqiong that as long as she's willing, she'll still consider Xiaoqian a good friend.
Then he will treat her as before.
These may be an overinterpretation by Comrade Xiaoqiong.
But there was no way around it. Being in a family like hers, even a small gesture from her father or an unintentional remark from another family member would make her think for a very long time.
Therefore, interpreting other people's words and actions is an innate talent she possesses.
"Sister Xiaoqiong, we were originally planning to take you out to sea on a yacht,"
Xinghua said, "Sister Xiaoqiong, you've seen everything in America. You just wanted to have a small get-together with friends when you came back to Hong Kong. There's no need to make such a big fuss."
So today, the two of us have prepared swimsuits, barbecue ingredients, and red wine and beer for you.
"We have to rely on ourselves for everything." Comrade Xiaoqian was still naive, but in her words, she always portrayed herself and He Xinghua as one.
Xiao Qiong naturally understood the unspoken meaning in the little girl's words. Even if she lost, she didn't want to lose too miserably, or lose all her dignity.
Even if the He family's son is gone, there's still the Chen family's son. As long as she doesn't act willfully in the future, she won't marry too badly.
Of course, whether she can make her own decisions about her future is another matter entirely.
"hehe···
I'll change my clothes and go have a barbecue first.
Xinghua is right, I miss you and Xinghua.
And then there's He An; I heard she went back to Beijing.
It would be even better if she could be on Hong Kong Island.
Xiaoqian, you don't know.
Pool parties and yacht trips are common activities, even abroad.
Those foreign devils were covered in hair.
"They look like gorillas, it's disgusting to watch. I generally don't like to participate." Xiao Qiong's words initially had the magnanimity of an older sister, but the following sentences seemed to be explaining to He Xinghua that she hadn't done anything wrong outside.
He Xinghua seemed not to understand, and he grabbed his fiancée's slender waist and pulled Xiaoqian into his arms.
The little girl's two thin legs kept kicking, but He Xinghua refused to let go. He said to Xiao Qiong in this position, "Sister Xiao Qiong, do as you please. If you feel hungry..."
I called the chef to come over.
Today is a day for the three of us friends to chat.
I don't care about anything else.
He Xinghua emphasized the word "friend" in his words.
He was far more clear-headed than his own father when it came to relationships.
From the age of ten, he accompanied Lou Xiao'e to various occasions.
What kind of beautiful woman hasn't he seen?
If it were He Xinghua today, he might directly call the train conductor, just like the methods Lou Xiao'e and He Yuzhu used on the train outside the Great Wall.
They wouldn't be like He Yuzhu, following his mother's lead.
It may sound harsh, but it's the truth.
He Xinghua's taste and composure are on a completely different level from He Yuzhu's.
He chose Carol Chu because she was the one his mother picked out for him.
And as they spent more time together, he also discovered his fiancée's naiveté.
Although this girl wasn't exceptionally beautiful, her heart was completely devoted to him.
Furthermore, they have no faults when it comes to the social customs and etiquette of high society.
Therefore, he was willing to accept this girl as his wife.
And to protect Carol Chu's beautiful fantasies about reality.
But he is actually quite familiar with the complexities of human nature.
Just like Xiao Qiong, if his family were a declining clan that needed to replenish its cash flow to maintain its original social status,
He might choose this girl.
But his family was different; their business was booming and their future was bright.
Xiaoqiong's family would only be a burden to him, offering no help whatsoever.
So he understood the girl's feelings for him, but he really couldn't accept her.
Love, hate, passion, and grudges are actually more luxurious things for the upper class than for ordinary families.
In ordinary families, if two people fall in love, they can stay together for life.
For members of high society like them, choosing a partner involves far too many considerations.
After the three of them had had their fill of fun, Comrade Xiaoqiong said goodbye.
Only two people were lying on the three beach chairs side by side.
Xiaoqian's little hand kept drawing circles on He Xinghua's stomach next door. After a while, she raised her flushed cheeks, looked at He Xinghua, and said, "Sister Xiaoqiong is so pitiful."
He Xinghua's eyes, hidden behind his sunglasses, flickered, but he revealed a faint smile and said, "She's more pitiful than you."
She doesn't need to do summer homework.
"Oh, you're so annoying, you know exactly what I mean." Xiaoqian patted He Xinghua's belly with her little hand and said in a cute and innocent way.
He Xinghua raised his hand and ruffled his fiancée's hair, just like He Yuzhu would do to him.
He smiled gently and said, "Xiaoqian, don't be too sympathetic to someone."
You know, the only reason she was able to spend an afternoon with us was because of her father.
Those who enjoy its benefits must also be bound by its constraints... (End of Chapter)