The Mystical Biological Mother Returns, the Villainous Sons Stand Up Straight – Chapter 9

Ch 9: Concern from Mother

Gu Qingyin’s smile faded. Following the voice, she looked over and saw a woman in a professional suit, radiating power, striding towards them. She didn’t even glance at Gu Qingyin, but smiled slightly at President Huo, “President Huo, good morning. You can leave this woman to me to handle.”

A question mark slowly appeared above Gu Qingyin’s head. She looked at Huo Xingye, “Your girlfriend?”

“My secretary, Bai Jiali.” Huo Xingye introduced, “This is Gu Qingyin, she is my… family.”

Gu Qingyin looked too young; no one would believe she was his mother. Besides, his mother is family, so he wasn’t lying.

Huo Xingye comforted himself inwardly while glancing at Gu Qingyin out of the corner of his eye. He was relieved to see that her expression was normal and she wasn’t angry because of his vague introduction. But then he felt a little annoyed. Why wasn’t she angry that he introduced her so vaguely?

A look of surprise flashed across Bai Jiali’s eyes, then she looked apologetically at Gu Qingyin, “So you’re President Huo’s family member. I’m sorry, I misunderstood.”

She took a step forward, whether intentionally or unintentionally, squeezing Gu Qingyin to the side. She raised her hand to press the elevator button, then turned back with a smile, “Please come in.”

Gu Qingyin blinked, feeling that something was off.

This female secretary was very hostile towards her. Had they met before? Did they have a grudge?

Huo Xingye looked at Gu Qingyin, “Let’s go.”

After Gu Qingyin entered the elevator first, Huo Xingye followed, taking the lunch box from her. He casually asked, “What did you bring?”

Gu Qingyin smiled again, “Crab roe soup dumplings and mixed noodles, and flower tea I brewed myself, to cut the grease.”

Bai Jiali was the last to enter the elevator. Once inside, she stood facing the door with her back to the two of them, rolling her eyes when she heard this.

These young girls these days are so cunning, they’re even chasing him to the company. President Huo is really too much, indulging her like this. Family? A caged bird dares to call herself family? Sooner or later, she’ll be dumped by the president.

“You made the soup dumplings and mixed noodles too?” Huo Xingye’s expression didn’t change, but his tone revealed a hint of anticipation.

Gu Qingyin was a little embarrassed, “No, my cooking skills aren’t very good. I can only brew tea.”

Huo Xingye was a little disappointed, but still comforted her, “Being able to brew tea is also impressive.”

Bai Jiali clenched her fists. Why was President Huo so gentle with Gu Qingyin? Just a little plaything kept by a man, what did she have that she didn’t?!

It wasn’t surprising that she was breaking down; she had been by Huo Xingye’s side for almost two years and had never seen him give another woman a second glance! Could the president really have fallen for this caged bird?!

Thinking of this, Bai Jiali’s eyes couldn’t help but turn red.

With a “ding,” the elevator arrived at the sixteenth floor.

Gu Qingyin exited the elevator, exclaiming with confusion, “It’s not on the top floor!” In those novels she used to read, the dominant president’s office was always on the top floor, so they could look down upon their business empire.

“Being on a middle floor makes it easier to coordinate work,” Huo Xingye explained.

Gu Qingyin suddenly understood.

“President Huo, you have a multinational conference at nine o’clock that you need to chair.” Bai Jiali looked at Gu Qingyin with some difficulty, “This Miss Gu…”

“I’ll arrange it. Go and get busy,” Huo Xingye instructed with a detached tone.

The smile on Bai Jiali’s face froze for a moment, then she nodded politely and returned to her workstation.

The entire sixteenth floor, besides the president’s office, also housed the President’s Office that specialized in coordinating various departments, with nearly twenty secretaries and special assistants with different responsibilities.

Bai Jiali was just one of them.

Bai Jiali watched as Huo Xingye took Gu Qingyin into the office. At nine o’clock, the president came out to attend the meeting, actually leaving that woman alone in the office! What if she had ulterior motives and stole the group’s business secrets?

Did the president trust her that much?!

Bai Jiali was breaking down again.

At this time, Gu Qingyin was half-reclined on the leather sofa, resting—the crab roe soup dumplings were too delicious, and she accidentally ate too many, feeling a bit stuffed.

While rubbing her stomach to aid digestion, she worriedly thought, Huo Xingye’s appetite was too small; he didn’t even eat half as much as she did. Could her son have a stomach problem at such a young age?

Gu Qingyin sighed. Her poor son, shouldering such a heavy burden at such a young age, it was truly too difficult for him! Those two brats didn’t even stay at the company to help, only knowing how to exploit the boss!

When they were eating breakfast, Huo Xingye had briefly mentioned his two younger brothers.

The second oldest, Huo Xinghai, loved the stage. After graduating from high school, he participated in a talent show and became an instant hit with his outstanding looks and exceptional songwriting talent.

He was currently in seclusion on a small island in the Pacific Ocean, composing his second original album.

The third oldest, Huo Xingchen, was an e-sports fanatic. He had been working part-time since high school, studying and playing e-sports at the same time. Fortunately, he had a good brain and talent, and was admitted to a good university, successfully entering the e-sports major.

He had just been taken abroad by his teacher for training this semester. Unless something unexpected happened, he wouldn’t be back for more than three months.

So, Gu Qingyin wouldn’t be able to meet her other two sons in person for a while, but one of the brothers was a public figure and the other was semi-public, so there was a lot of information online, and she wouldn’t have to worry about not seeing them.

When Huo Xingye returned from the meeting, he saw Gu Qingyin sitting in the executive chair, holding her phone and giggling. He frowned, “What are you looking at?”

Gu Qingyin’s eyes were bright, and she looked proud, “Xinghai’s New Year’s Day performance. My son is so handsome!” Although they were triplets, the three sons didn’t have the same face, but each had their own unique handsomeness. The second oldest’s appearance was completely like hers.

Huo Xingye’s expression softened a little when he heard this, “Have you been scrolling through videos on your phone the whole time? Aren’t your eyes tired?”

It was fine if he didn’t mention it, but when he did, Gu Qingyin did feel that her eyes were a little dry. When she looked at the time again, it was already five minutes past eleven!

“Do your meetings always last this long?” Gu Qingyin put away her phone and sat up straight. “Are you hungry? Is your stomach uncomfortable?”

Huo Xingye’s expression didn’t change, but his voice was much gentler, “It’s okay, I’m used to it.”

Gu Qingyin frowned slightly in disapproval, “I heard the company cafeteria’s food is good. Take me to try it?”

Huo Xingye paused, his expression a little strange. He had just finished breakfast at almost nine o’clock, and only two hours had passed. Was she hungry again? She had eaten more than him this morning!

“You don’t want to go?” Gu Qingyin saw that he wasn’t saying anything, and her frown deepened. “No matter how busy you are with work, you can’t delay eating. You’ll get a stomach problem if you don’t eat properly.”

Huo Xingye was stunned again. Realizing that Gu Qingyin was concerned about him.

Instantly, his whole person softened, and a few hints of happy smiles rippled in his eyes, “My body is very healthy. Let’s go a little later; the dishes haven’t all been set out yet at this time.”

“Okay,” Gu Qingyin replied, while getting up and walking towards the door. “I’ll go to the pantry to get you something to eat.”

After Gu Qingyin left, Huo Xingye stared at the empty doorway, slowly raising his hand to press against his heart, thinking to himself, was this the feeling of being cared for by a mother?

It was like being soaked in melted syrup, warmly enveloping him from all directions.

Welcome babies to correct errors!

（End of this chapter）