章節 239: Chapter 239: Swiss Bank
At the Kai Tak International Airport in Hong Kong, located in the city district on the southern shore of the Kowloon Peninsula and Victoria Harbor, the airport was originally named Kai Tak Airport, after the place name 'Kai Tak Beach' from the early 20th century. From 1962 until its closure, it was officially known as Hong Kong International Airport or Hong Kong Kai Tak International Airport.
This morning, a row of black Mercedes-Benz cars pulled up to Kai Tak International Airport. After the cars stopped, many people got out.
This group of people included Xia Yu and his entourage.
For this trip to the UK, Xia Yu brought along Yan Shining, Li Qian, Li Wuming, and Yan Shining's old subordinate, Hou Sheng, who had been a scout.
Originally, Xia Yu planned to not bring anyone else after Li Wuming joined them, but later he considered that both he and Li Qian would need protection. Yan Shining and Li Wuming might sometimes be overwhelmed, so he followed Yan Shining's advice and brought Hou Sheng, who had the keenest senses and the strongest counter-surveillance skills.
Accompanying Xia Yu were also Wang Qi, Yan Wenhan, Gai Wen·Peter, and Ma Tengdong, who had all come to see Xia Yu off.
Although it wasn't necessary to go to such lengths, Xia Yu felt he could not refuse the heartfelt gesture of his subordinates, so he accepted their company without objection.
Taking the bulging wallet from Wang Qi, Xia Yu glanced at his watch and then looked at Wang Qi and the other three.
"Let's end it here. You should head back soon. While I'm not in Hong Kong, I'm relying on you all!"
Xia Yu's gaze swept over Wang Qi and the others with a smile.
"Don't worry, boss!"
"BOSS, don't worry!"
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The four of them nodded seriously, their faces full of gravity.
"I'm off!"
Xia Yu nodded with a smile and, after saying that, headed towards the airport's ticketing hall.
However, just a few steps away, he heard a familiar voice coming closer, along with the roar of an engine.
"Xia Yu, wait!"
It was He Chaoqiong's voice!
Xia Yu turned his head towards the sound and saw a car approaching from a distance. The car window was rolled down, and He Chaoqiong was sticking her head out, waving and shouting at him.
Xia Yu couldn't help but stop, a smile spreading across his face.
Wang Qi and the other three, who had initially planned to wait, looked at each other and realized that this was not the right occasion to stay. They each got into their cars and left the airport.
Soon, the car stopped in front of Xia Yu. He Chaoqiong immediately opened the car door, jumped out, and ran towards Xia Yu. Standing in front of him with a slightly complex expression on her pretty face, she said softly, "Xia Yu, are you really leaving?"
"Yes!"
After glancing at He Youguang who got out from the other side of the car, Xia Yu nodded and asked, "Why did you come?"
"You're going to be away for so long, so I came to see you off!"
He Chaoqiong tried to smile as she spoke.
Xia Yu remembered that the night before, when He Chaoqiong was talking on the phone with her sister Xia Xiaomei, he had picked up a little of their conversation. He Chaoqiong had learned from Xia Xiaomei that Xia Yu was going to the UK and then asked him about the flight time, which he casually mentioned. He hadn't expected her to come all the way to see him off.
"Thank you!"
Xia Yu smiled at He Chaoqiong and said sincerely, which made her mood much better.
"No need to thank me. We're good friends, after all."
He Chaoqiong pouted slightly and couldn't help but glance at Li Qian, who was quietly standing behind Xia Yu.
Seeing Li Qian's alluring figure and angelic face, He Chaoqiong felt a pang of self-doubt. She bit her lip, unable to avoid comparing herself with Li Qian, and sadly realized that Li Qian was indeed more charming.
When she first heard from her brother that Xia Yu had hired a female secretary, He Chaoqiong had felt a sense of crisis, but it wasn't too strong since she hadn't seen the person.
But now, seeing Li Qian in person, her intuition told her that this kind of woman is very attractive to men, which heightened her sense of crisis.
However, despite her thoughts, He Chaoqiong dared not show her feelings. After all, although she and Xia Yu were very close, their relationship was at most that of friends, not quite lovers, without any clear definition.
So she didn't have the right to interfere with Xia Yu's hiring of a female secretary or to offer opinions on it.
Moreover, Xia Yu was a big boss, and having a female secretary was quite normal. He Chaoqiong was just feeling a bit envious.
"This lady, are you Xia Yu's secretary? You're so beautiful!"
He Chaoqiong's heart was stirred, and she asked Li Qian with admiration.
Hearing the compliment, Li Qian felt a bit shy but was pleased nonetheless.
"Yes, I'm the boss's secretary. You're also very beautiful!"
Li Qian replied softly, her voice as sweet as honey.
The pleasing tone made He Chaoqiong's heart skip a beat, and her sense of crisis escalated again.
Watching the seemingly harmonious exchange between He Chaoqiong and Li Qian, Xia Yu felt a bit awkward but didn't show it due to his thick skin.
However, when he looked at He Youguang, he noticed the meaningful glance in He Youguang's slightly narrowed eyes.
"Boss, it's almost time!"
At that moment, Yan Shining glanced at his watch and reminded Xia Yu.
Yan Shining's words were like a divine intervention. Xia Yu looked at his watch, was about to speak, but He Chaoqiong spoke first.
"Xia Yu, hurry up, don't miss your flight."
Though reluctant, He Chaoqiong still said with concern.
Xia Yu nodded, looked at He Youguang and He Chaoqiong, and expressed his apologies. "Mr. He, Chaoqiong, thank you for seeing me off. It's getting late, so I'll head in first. I'll catch up with you when I get back!"
"Take care, Xia Sheng!"
He Youguang waved at Xia Yu and said solemnly.
"Goodbye, Xia Yu. Make sure to let me know when you return!"
"I will. Goodbye!"
With that, Xia Yu turned and walked towards the hall, not looking back.
Watching Xia Yu's retreating figure until it disappeared from view, He Youguang finally withdrew his gaze and said to the dazed He Chaoqiong, "Chaoqiong, let's go. He's already gone to the ticketing area!"
"Oh!"
He Chaoqiong responded faintly, still lost in thought, her mind elsewhere.
He Youguang frowned, his thoughts returning to Xia Yu's enchanting female secretary. At this moment, he suddenly felt that perhaps he hadn't truly understood Xia Yu, and allowing his sister to interact with him seemed a mistake!
But at this point, his sister had clearly become involved, which troubled him greatly.
Men understand men best, and after seeing Li Qian, He Youguang seriously suspected Xia Yu's intentions. Even if Xia Yu promised in front of him not to develop feelings for Li Qian, He Youguang would never believe it.
He Youguang knew well that expecting a man not to stray, especially a wealthy and powerful one, is unrealistic. He understood this but couldn't approach the situation with pure logic when it concerned his sister.
After hesitating for a while, He Youguang made a decision in his heart.
He woke He Chaoqiong from her reverie and, seeing her puzzled expression, asked seriously, "Chaoqiong, do you really like him?"
Unexpectedly, her brother asked such a question, and He Chaoqiong, like a startled deer, quickly and shyly denied, "No, no, how could I like him? Xia Yu and I are just good friends, really just good friends."
"Chaoqiong, I'll be honest with you. I think you should feel the attitude of our father and me on this matter. We initially thought you and he were well-suited. He treats you well and is good for the family, so we allowed you to interact with him. But now, it seems we were too hasty. Are you sure he likes you?"
He Youguang's eyes were sharp, as if he could see through people's hearts, and he looked intently at He Chaoqiong.
Hearing her brother's question, He Chaoqiong couldn't help but fall silent, contemplating deeply. Although her face remained flushed, she was questioning herself about whether Xia Yu really liked her.
At first, she thought Xia Yu liked her, but for some reason, she started thinking of Zhong Chuhong, Lin Ruofu, and now the even more beautiful Li Qian, which made her increasingly insecure and self-doubting.
Seeing his sister's changing expressions, He Youguang did not rush her but waited silently.
He wanted to know his sister's true feelings. If she truly liked Xia Yu, he would try to make things work between them and ensure his sister's position. As for whether Xia Yu might have other women in the future, he would try to ignore that, as it was almost inevitable. It was a common reality among the wealthy and powerful, and trying to prevent it might be futile. His primary concern was to ensure that his sister's position was clear and that she was not left in an unfavorable position.
After a moment of hesitation, He Youguang made up his mind.
He woke up He Chaoqiong and, seeing her puzzled expression, asked solemnly, "Chaoqiong, do you really like him?"
Taken aback by her brother's question, He Chaoqiong, like a startled deer, quickly defended herself with a shy, "No, no, how could I like him? Xia Yu and I are just good friends, really just friends."
"Chaoqiong, I'm being honest with you. I think you can sense our father's and my attitudes towards this matter. We initially thought you and Xia Yu were a good match—he treats you well and is beneficial to the family, so we allowed your relationship. But now it seems that was a bit hasty. Are you sure he likes you?"
He Youguang's gaze was penetrating, as if he could see through her heart. He stared intently at He Chaoqiong.
Upon hearing her brother's question, He Chaoqiong fell silent, lost in thought. Despite her flushed cheeks, she began questioning herself about Xia Yu's feelings towards her.
At first, she thought Xia Yu liked her, but now, with the emergence of even more beautiful women like Zhong Chuhong, Lin Ruofu, and now the stunning Li Xi, her self-confidence wavered, and she fell into self-doubt.
Seeing his sister's changing expressions, He Youguang did not rush her. Instead, he waited quietly.
He needed to know his sister's true stance. If she was indeed in love with Xia Yu, he would work to make sure they could be together and clarify her status. He would try to minimize the impact of any potential future relationships Xia Yu might have. Conversely, if it was clear that He Chaoqiong and Xia Yu could not be together, he would act quickly to prevent any further development of their relationship, even if it meant affecting their father's plans. He prioritized family over everything.
After a while, He Chaoqiong finally reached a decision. She looked earnestly at her brother, blushing, and said, "Brother, I do like him. He's really wonderful, and I believe he likes me too!"
Hearing this, He Youguang closed his eyes and sighed deeply.
When he opened them again and looked at his slightly anxious sister, he gently patted her head and said affectionately, "I understand now. But since this is your choice, you must not regret it, okay?"
"I understand. You're concerned about whether he will have other women. Our father had many wives, and the family was still harmonious. I don't mind. I only know that I like him; I don't care about the rest!"
He Chaoqiong glanced at the jade pendant hanging around her neck, lightly grasped it, and smiled. Then she lifted her head and looked directly at her surprised brother.
He Youguang was taken aback by his sister's response but soon understood. Living in their kind of family, it was not unusual for her to think this way. Her acceptance of having multiple wives was likely stronger than that of ordinary women.
In Hong Kong, where family lineage is paramount, many wealthy families still have multiple wives, despite the formal abolition of polygamy. Even though polygamy is officially banned, family records often hold more weight than government-issued marriage certificates. If a name appears on the family tree, it signifies family acceptance, regardless of legal marriage certificates.
In fact, He Youguang knew that his father originally wanted him to marry several wives to ensure more descendants for the family. However, his father eventually had to abandon that idea when he fell in love with a British woman, Suki, who could not accept him having other wives due to cultural differences.
"Alright, I understand. Let's wait for him to come back. For now, let's head home."
With that, He Youguang took He Chaoqiong back to the car, and they headed home.
The journey was quiet, with He Chaoqiong feeling relieved after expressing her true feelings, and He Youguang contemplating how to handle the situation and how to discuss it with their father.
The siblings, each lost in their own thoughts, remained silent until they arrived home.
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