novelraw Chapter 1077 - 1085: I’m Fine, Just Need a Few More Smokes to Satisfy My Craving
Chapter 1077 - 1085: I’m Fine, Just Need a Few More Smokes to Satisfy My Craving
Chapter 1077: Chapter 1085: I’m Fine, Just Need a Few More Smokes to Satisfy My Craving "He’s the General’s son, and I’m the President’s daughter."
Qi Jingren wasn’t exactly spoiled, but she had been cherished dearly since childhood. Her mother died in childbirth, so Mo Jin always felt indebted to them, and for all these years he has been making amends. The way he compensated her was by giving Qi Jingren everything that was best, including the presidency.
Qi Jingren’s mother, Qi Lian, was the daughter of Mo Jin’s deputy general. Gentle and virtuous, cultured and reasonable, she was with Mo Jin for many years and never once asked to marry him, remaining quietly as the woman behind him.
Mo Jin initially saw Qi Lian as a stand-in for his late wife, but eventually, he emerged from his grief and came to love Qi Lian, forming a family with her.
The happy days did not last long. With the arrival of Qi Jingren, Qi Lian approached the gates of death and died on the operating table without catching a glimpse of her daughter.
In memory of his deceased wife, Mo Jin ignored everyone’s advice and had Qi Jingren carry her mother’s name; the name "Jingren" was chosen to commemorate an old love.
Qi Jingren knew that no matter what she did, her father would not stop her — not out of favoritism, but because of his nostalgia. For twenty years, he’s taken out her mother’s photos almost every night, talking to them at length.
"Precisely because you’re the President’s daughter, you can’t act recklessly." Mo Jin looked at her sternly, "Everything you do is of national importance, and must be carefully deliberated beforehand."
"I’m not reckless," Qi Jingren said, "but whether my brother is or not, that’s up in the air."
"Qi Jingren." Mo Jin called her by her full name and said, "Your brother is busy with serious matters right now, don’t disturb him."
"Already disturbed." Qi Jingren shrugged indifferently, "It was my brother who sent someone to take me home, and he even told me he’d come to see me before tomorrow morning."
She added, "My brother spoils me and won’t allow anyone to bully me. Father, you know my brother’s personality well. If I say I want someone dead, he’ll definitely bring me their head to destroy."
Mo Jin gave her a glance and shook his head helplessly.
*
Qin Shaobai lay on the lawn in the backyard of the Shi Family, smoking through the night. His once resolute chin now showed a hint of stubble, giving him a somewhat haggard look.
Song Zhike checked on him twice, trying to console him, but Qin Shaobai maintained a "I’m fine, just craving more cigarettes" demeanor, leaving Song Zhike speechless and opting to leave him be.
Shi Aoju had dealt with other matters and stayed by Su Jiuyi’s bedside throughout the night, not closing his eyes even once. He held Su Jiuyi’s cold hand tightly, seemingly trying to warm her with the heat from his palm.
Overnight, news of Su Jiuyi being in a coma after being shot spread across the Shi Residence, stunning everyone when they heard Shi Aoju had attended to her all night.
Compared to other servants, the housekeeper remained relatively calm. In fact, when Shi Aoju requested leave for Su Jiuyi earlier, the housekeeper had suspected their relationship was far from a simple patron connection.