He couldn't speak about matters of such importance, nearly revealing everything to Qin Tianyi in his excitement.
Tianyi pressed, "What is their true objective?"
Zhao Jianhua masked his words with a smile, saying, "I don't know. I just find people from Huangfu Group difficult to deal with..."
Before he could finish, a beautiful girl exuding youthful charm, dressed in a t-shirt and short skirt, ran towards them and said coquettishly, "Daddy, you called me, why didn't you wait for me?"
Tianyi found the voice somewhat familiar but kept his gaze forward, continuing to play.
Zhao Jianhua put his arm around Xi Xianya's shoulders and said, "Good daughter, you're finally here. I thought you'd be working overtime again."
"Daddy, you're teasing me. Who works overtime on weekends?" Xi Xianya playfully pushed him away, as if acting spoiled.
"I told you, your boss is playing golf with me here, so what overtime could you possibly have?" Zhao Jianhua teased, pinching her cheek.
Only then did Xi Xianya notice Qin Tianyi beside them. She froze, her smile stiffening on her face.
At that moment, Tianyi glanced at her and said without surprise, "Mr. Zhao, your adopted daughter working as a receptionist at Aoxiang Group is a waste. You could easily arrange a better position for her than a receptionist."
"Exactly," Zhao Jianhua released Xi Xianya. "I've told her that for a long time, but she said she likes the work there."
Tianyi, unaware of Xi Xianya's deeper connection, didn't look at her again and said dismissively, "Mr. Zhao, the game isn't over yet. Are you continuing?"
"Of course, we're continuing," Zhao Jianhua said, instructing Xi Xianya, "Go, quickly get two drinks. Mr. Qin and I are thirsty."
Xi Xianya regained her composure and said with a charming smile, "Okay, Daddy, you wait for me."
As she turned to get the drinks, Zhao Jianhua forcefully patted her behind.
Xi Xianya dared not look back, wishing she could disappear into the ground, numbly walking towards where the drinks were.
Ever since Gu Susu had sent her home last time, she had been deliberately avoiding Zhao Jianhua.
Later, Zhao Jianhua had asked her out twice more, but she had politely declined with excuses.
However, she had found nothing on her own during these days. Her father's friends from his past were unwilling to see her, let alone help her.
So when Zhao Jianhua invited her to the golf course again yesterday, she had no choice but to agree. Besides Zhao Jianhua, no one else could help her.
But she never expected Qin Tianyi to be present today. At this moment, her illusions about Qin Tianyi were completely shattered.
Susie spotted Xi Xianya by Tianyi and Zhao Jianhua on the practice range, even handing drinks to Tianyi solicitously.
She couldn't stay put any longer. She quickly told the coach, "I'm tired, let's take a break." She put down her club, took a drink, and walked towards them.
As she reached Tianyi, she took the un-drunk beverage from his hand and offered him the one she had, saying, "Drink this, I'll drink yours."
She then looked at Xi Xianya and drank the beverage from Tianyi's hand.
Xi Xianya said with slight surprise, "Mrs. Qin, hello."
Susie looked at her and Zhao Jianhua, surprised to see her still with Zhao Jianhua. It seemed she had helped her in vain last time.
"Hello."
Zhao Jianhua keenly sensed the subtle relationship between the three and smiled at Susie, saying, "Thank you, Mrs. Qin, for escorting my adopted daughter home last time." He then put his arm around Xi Xianya's waist.
"You're welcome, it was on the way," Susie replied. Seeing Xi Xianya still acting like a little bird depending on him, she felt she shouldn't have meddled.
After finishing their game, Tianyi and Zhao Jianhua took their leave. He certainly wouldn't agree to Zhao Jianhua's request, nor would he easily back down.
Zhao Jianhua was surprised that Qin Tianyi showed him no respect. It wasn't a big deal for Aoxiang Group to lose this project, but if he failed to bid this time, it would have a significant impact on his group.
As Tianyi and his group left, the other women crowded around again.
Xi Xianya took the opportunity to break free from him and stood aside.
Zhao Jianhua, annoyed by his failed negotiation with Qin Tianyi, rudely told the women, "All of you, leave. Don't bother me!"
Seeing his inexplicable anger, they dared not cling to him and left dejectedly.
Xi Xianya also prepared to leave the lawn with them but was called back by Zhao Jianhua, "Xiao Ya, stay. Come with me to the lounge."
Xi Xianya's heart sank. This time, no one could help her, and she couldn't find an excuse for a moment. She stood frozen.
Zhao Jianhua went straight to her, embraced her, and headed towards the lounge.
Xi Xianya guessed his intentions and became very scared, with nowhere to escape.
Upon reaching the lounge, she quickly broke free from Zhao Jianhua and stood behind him, saying, "Daddy, you must be tired. Let me massage your shoulders."
She tried to get him to sit down, reaching for his shoulders and neck.
Zhao Jianhua wasn't swayed by her act. He turned, grabbed her hands, and pushed her onto the sofa, pouncing on her and pinning her down. "Dressed like this, and you won't let Daddy kiss you."
At this moment, Xi Xianya just wanted to push him away violently. "Daddy, don't, don't do this, I..."
"I know what you need," Zhao Jianhua said, reaching for her. "As long as you behave, I can give you whatever you want."
Xi Xianya, terrified, still pushed him off with all her might and scrambled to leave.
She hadn't run more than a few steps before Zhao Jianhua grabbed her by the hair and dragged her back onto the sofa.
"Let go of me! You adopted me as your goddaughter, you can't do this!"
Zhao Jianhua said fiercely, "Do you know why I adopted you as my goddaughter? I was counting on you to call me 'Daddy' excitedly when I was with you."
Xi Xianya felt disgusted, thinking he was a pervert.
"Don't touch me! No..."
Zhao Jianhua tore open her collar, bit her shoulder fiercely, and whispered in her ear, "I can not touch you, and still let you be my goddaughter, as long as you help me steal their bidding proposal from Aoxiang Group."
"I'm just a receptionist, I don't have access to any information..."
Zhao Jianhua's hands didn't stop, and he continued to undress her. "That's a pity. Honestly, I can't bear to see you suffer at Aoxiang. Why not come and enjoy life with me."
"Let me go!" Xi Xianya burst into tears, unable to accept submitting to Zhao Jianhua. Terrified, she could only agree, "I'll help you get their bidding proposal. What bidding proposal do you want, any proposal!"
Zhao Jianhua stopped, patted her tear-streaked face, and said coldly, "I don't care how you do it, you must get that proposal. I'll send you the detailed information related to the proposal later."
Xi Xianya lay on the sofa, feeling she had escaped a disaster. As long as she could get revenge without submitting herself to such a person, she would go all out.
Zhao Jianhua straightened his clothes. Although Xi Xianya had some appeal to him, he had been with countless women. Business was, of course, more important than women.