Chapter 45 I Can't Find Her

He was moving the ingredients into the trunk one by one with quick movements. At this moment, Jian Mo's heartbeat suddenly accelerated for no reason and a strange feeling came over him.

It is undeniable that Huo Qichen is a very rational and mature man.

There weren't many men like this, and the few that existed were at the top of the pyramid. And such a man unexpectedly became Jian Mo's husband.

Although... it's just a name.

"Get in the car, why are you daydreaming?" Huo Qi Chen reached out and patted the back of her head.

Jian Mo hesitated to speak, and finally did not ask him whether he had ever been in love or had ever liked someone. Firstly, because Huo Qichen might not answer, and secondly, if his answer was different from what she expected, she would probably feel a little disappointed.

When they returned to Mingyuan, Ju's mother was shocked to see that they had bought so many things.

Jian Mo moved quickly and started working as soon as she entered the room. Huo Qichen sat on the sofa in the living room, processing emails on his computer, occasionally glancing sideways towards the kitchen. This was the first time he had seen a woman put on an apron and wash her hands to cook for him.

After a while, the aroma of food came from the kitchen. Jian Mo brought out the dishes one by one, raised her lips and shouted, "It's time to eat."

When was the last time someone, other than the servants, called him to eat at mealtime? Huo Qichen thought about it and realized it was probably fifteen years ago. Fifteen years, such a long time had passed...

The table was filled with Sichuan cuisine: boiled beef, spicy hot pot, spicy chicken... Seeing how scorching it was, Ju's mother said worriedly, "My husband doesn't like strong-flavored food. How about I make a couple of lighter dishes?"

Jian Mo was taking off her apron and immediately stopped him, "No, this is his own request, and I have already done it, Ju Ma, please don't bother."

Huo Qichen raised his hands and rolled up his shirt sleeves to his elbows. "No, I can eat."

He eats spicy food, but he hasn't eaten it for many years.

Jian Mo's patience was not as good as his. After ten minutes, she had already started drinking yogurt, while Huo Qi Chen had no reaction except that his lips turned a little red.

"Your craftsmanship is pretty good."

Jian Mo grimaced because of the spiciness, "Boss Huo, most people in Haicheng can't eat spicy food. I didn't expect you can actually eat it."

Huo Qichen paused, "I once had a friend who loved spicy food. Even though she couldn't handle it, she still wanted to eat it. Over time, I kept her company and developed the habit..."

"Male or female?" Jian Mo asked casually.

“…A woman.”

Jian Mo's hand loosened and she almost hit her face on the table. She looked at Huo Qichen cautiously. She really couldn't tell that he had a female friend.

"So where is she now?"

"Gone." The face in Huo Qichen's mind and Jian Mo's face gradually overlapped.

The atmosphere became heavy, and Jian Mo said awkwardly, "Sorry, I don't know..."

Huo Qichen looked away, his eyes filled with disappointment, "She's not dead, I just can't find her."

Can’t find it… Jian Mo realized that she had eaten a big piece of news and didn’t dare to ask any further. Huo Qichen’s tone clearly showed that he didn’t want to say more.

In silence, Huo Qichen put down his chopsticks and suddenly asked, "Why did you cancel your part-time job to have dinner with that doctor today?"

I feel annoyed when this matter is mentioned.

Jian Mo held her face with her hands, thinking that since he already knew her business, she might as well tell him everything that happened today.

Huo Qichen raised his eyebrows, seeming to understand: "So this matter is related to me."