"This is impossible," Susu said with certainty. "The two of them have a very good relationship, and marrying Qingchuan was Huo Jin's greatest wish."
"Then where did Huo Jin go?" Qin Tianyi also couldn't figure it out.
Susu looked at him and said, "I've asked Qingchuan to report it to the police. I hope Huo Jin is alright."
"Daddy, Mommy, hurry up! Are all these gifts mine?" Little Xingxing was treating the gift boxes like toys, tearing at them but unable to open any.
Susu saw the rectangular box in his hand and hurried over to stop him. "This gift isn't for you. It's for Auntie Sophie."
Little Xingxing said enviously, "Auntie Sophie's gift is so big. What's inside?"
Sophie asked in surprise, "I have a gift too?"
"Of course. How could Santa forget you?" Susu smiled and handed her the large rectangular gift box. "Open it. See if you like it?"
Sophie, as happy as a child, untied the ribbon and unwrapped the paper, then carefully and curiously opened the box.
"Wow, a complete set of professional high-grade paintbrushes!" Sophie picked up one of the brushes, holding it with great affection.
Susu smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. I hope these brushes will add a touch of brilliance to your designs."
"Thank you."
Little Xingxing hugged his gifts and said, "Daddy, Mommy, I can't open any of these gifts. Please come and help me."
"Okay, okay." Susu came to Little Xingxing's side and said with a smile, "Let's open them one by one and see which gift you like the most."
The three adults then gathered around Little Xingxing, helping him open his presents.
Later that night, after Susu and Qin Tianyi had taken Sophie back to her place, on the way back, Susu was still worried about Huo Jin. She tried calling her mobile phone, but it was still going to the "number not in service" message.
Qin Tianyi asked as he drove, "Still no answer from Huo Jin?"
Susu hummed in response and said, "Huo Jin has always been sensible. She wouldn't just disappear without telling anyone."
"That's true," Qin Tianyi said, also starting to worry. "Could she have been kidnapped?"
Susu immediately frowned. "That's also possible. Someone wants to extort money from the Huo family?"
"Don't worry too much. Since Qingchuan has reported it to the police, let's wait for the police investigation results."
Susu said helplessly, "Huo Jin didn't tell me anything that made her unhappy before she disappeared. We can only wait for news from the police."
When they returned to the villa, Susu went to the room to check on the sleeping Little Xingxing. Seeing him smiling in his sleep, she knew he had received many gifts tonight, including limited edition toys, and was very happy.
Susu took out a small, exquisitely wrapped box from her top pocket, held it in her hand, and returned to the bedroom. She said with displeasure, "Mr. Qin, are you trying to move the entire toy store back here? You've given Little Xingxing so many toys, can he even play with them all?"
"Too many?" Qin Tianyi, who was looking at documents on his phone, replied, "My son should have all the toys a boy needs, without exception."
Susu walked to his side and said deliberately with dissatisfaction, "You're too extravagant. If you spend money like water like this, even the largest fortune can be squandered."
Qin Tianyi, still looking down at his phone, didn't stop his other hand. He grabbed her and pulled her onto his lap. "Mrs. Qin, who manages the household frugally, then you can manage the family's expenses from now on. But you can't be too stingy, or you might spoil both me and our son."
As he spoke, he put down his phone, hugged her, and rested his head on her shoulder.
Susu smiled and mimicked his domineering tone, saying, "From now on, only necessary expenses are allowed, no extravagance."
Qin Tianyi took out his wallet and checkbook, and also smiled. "I'll give all of this to you, alright? Good wife, don't be angry anymore."
Susu pushed away his wallet and checkbook, finally smiling. "I was just joking with you, President Qin. You'd better manage it yourself. I'm also clueless about financial management. I'll hire Ya Nan to help me manage my finances later."
"Then I'll hire her too," Qin Tianyi said, tossing his wallet and checkbook aside, and then kissed Susu unceremoniously.
Susu blocked him with one hand and asked, "Don't you have a Chief Financial Officer in your group?"
"I do, but the people in the finance department aren't always as satisfactory to use." Qin Tianyi noticed she was clenching her fist in her other hand. "What are you holding in that hand?"
Susu opened her palm and said, "This is for you. Merry Christmas."
"I have a gift too?" Qin Tianyi was flattered.
"Of course. I've prepared gifts for Little Xingxing, Sophie, and you," Susu said with a smile. "Open it and see."
Qin Tianyi happily said as he opened the small box, "Why didn't you put my gift under the Christmas tree?"
"You're not a child anymore. Can't I give it to you separately?"
Qin Tianyi opened the exquisite velvet box and saw a pair of double-heart cufflinks inside. They were exquisitely crafted, with two closely nestled heart shapes inlaid with tiny rubies.
"Do you like it?" Susu asked nervously, seeing him staring at the cufflinks without speaking.
In fact, she knew he lacked nothing and had thought for a long time about what to give him.
She had spotted these cufflinks at Huo Jin's luxury store at first glance, but she hadn't bought them herself then. Later, she had asked someone to buy them from Huo Jin's store.
She was afraid that if she said she liked the cufflinks, Huo Jin might give them to her without charging.
"These cufflinks aren't cheap, you've spent too much," Qin Tianyi said with a happy smile.
Susu hooked his chin with a finger and smiled, "Mr. Qin, you have good taste. I can afford to spend this much on a gift for you. Do you like it?"
Qin Tianyi smiled and said, "Alright, alright. I know you're a rich woman and you make money."
Susu took the opportunity to hook his neck and pressed, "Do you like it or not?"
Qin Tianyi tried clipping them onto his collar and said, "It's okay. I like anything you give me."
Susu said in a commanding tone, "You must wear them when you tie your tie from now on. No exceptions!"
"Oh my, you're becoming more and more bossy," he said playfully. "I'll wear them even when I'm not wearing a tie."
"Don't be silly. These are cufflinks. Where else would you wear them if not with a tie?"
Qin Tianyi comically put the cufflinks on his head. "Do I look good wearing them here?"
Seeing his comical expression, Susu burst into laughter. She pressed the cufflinks on his head and insisted, "You said it yourself. You have to wear them like this tomorrow when you go out. No taking them off!"
Qin Tianyi grabbed one of her hands and took the opportunity to kiss her lips. "No way, honey. How can I maintain my authority at the company if I do that?"
"I don't care. Who told you to learn to be glib instead of learning anything good?" Susu laughed heartily in his arms.
Qin Tianyi pleaded with her, "My dear wife, I was wrong, okay?"
"I'll let it slide this time. But I won't be so accommodating next time."