When Jiang Can got home from get off work, she saw Huo Zhixing playing cards with his mother.

The game of that card game was peculiar, with complicated rules that particularly tested one's logic and patience. Her mother taught her to play from a young age, but she could never learn it, so Yin Wenxi never took out that deck of cards again.

Surprisingly, the two of them seemed to be having a lot of fun.

Laughter filled the living room. Huo Zhixing was clever enough to lose each round without making a sound, but he always made Yin Wenxi work hard to win.

Yin Wenxi was overjoyed. Now it was like a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law, and the more she looked at him, the more pleasing he became.

After the round ended, Huo Zhixing was about to shuffle the cards when he suddenly noticed Jiang Can standing not far away. He quickly stood up and chuckled, "You're back?"

"Oh, you're off work so early?" Yin Wenxi said with a smile as she played cards. "Zhixing played cards with me all afternoon, and he looks exhausted. You should go and make him something to eat!"

Jiang Can: "..."

"Mom," she smiled, deliberately testing the waters, "I've had a long day at work, I'm really tired!"

"Are you as brain-taxing as Zhixing?" Yin Wenxi raised her voice. "Do you know how brain-taxing this game is? I taught you eight hundred times when you were a kid and you still couldn't learn it, but I taught Zhixing once and he remembered it!"

"..."

Huo Zhixing was a little smug, but after glancing at Jiang Can, he immediately suppressed his smile and followed her into the bedroom.

Jiang Can put down her bag, sat down at her desk, and looked exhausted.

Huo Zhixing walked behind her and gently massaged her shoulders. His large hands, which usually looked strong and powerful, became gentle when they touched her shoulders.

Jiang Can took a deep breath and felt that the pressure was just right and very comfortable. She closed her eyes slightly and enjoyed the feeling.

"Take a rest for a while, don't rush to cook," he said in a low voice. "I'll have someone from the hotel bring dinner over."

"And what about you?"

"I won't be here tonight."

Jiang Can was taken aback, stood up and looked at him for a while, then suddenly realized something was wrong...

Why are you dressed like that?

Huo Zhixing smiled; this was the suit she had once bought for him.

“And this…” Jiang Can noticed again; he was still wearing the belt she had given him before!

What are you planning to do tonight?

"There's a family dinner tonight," Huo Zhixing explained softly. "I have to go back to Huo Family Manor and visit the old house."

Jiang Can nodded.

Huo Zhixing held her small hand in his palm, his thumb gently stroking the back of her hand. "If you agree, I would certainly like to take you with me. But I know you won't go."

"So I'm wearing the clothes you bought me, as if you're right next to me."

Jiang Can smiled gently.

But he's attending a family dinner, he can't dress like that.

She didn't know before, but now she realizes that the suit she bought for tens of thousands of yuan, which cost her so much, is not even worth as much as a cheap street vendor's item in a wealthy family like the Huo family.

"Huo Zhixing," she called softly.

"Um?"

"You should change your clothes. It's so embarrassing to wear this!"

He smirked, "My wife picked out these clothes; they'll make you look very proud!"

"But……"

“This outfit is priceless to me.” His deep voice carried a hint of amusement. “You’ll have to keep buying me more; I still need a pair of leather shoes.”

She tilted her head back and said, "Third Master Huo, I can't afford it!"

Huo Zhixing moved closer to her, his large hand quietly resting on her waist, the movement barely perceptible as he caressed her up and down.

"You said you would take care of me for the rest of my life."

"Raising you is too expensive," Jiang Can said in a low voice. "I don't want to raise you anymore."

Huo Zhixing grew anxious. "No way! I don't spend much money on myself, and I don't eat much! You can't just abandon me!"

"Can you eat even less in the future?"

He nodded very seriously, "Yes! Absolutely!"

Jiang Can burst out laughing, her face flushing red.

Huo Zhixing stared at her blankly for a while, then came to his senses and chuckled softly.

The air thick with an ambiguous tension rose steadily, and the distance between the two people unknowingly closed...

"Can Can!" Yin Wenxi's voice suddenly came from outside, "Have you prepared dinner for Zhixing yet?"

Jiang Can was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly pushed Huo Zhixing away, her heart pounding wildly.

She turned and went out, explained a few words to Yin Wenxi, and came back, meeting Huo Zhixing's deep gaze.

"Have you been busy with work lately?" He changed the subject.

"It's alright." She sat back down at the table. "I did a few short interviews, have a lot of articles to write, and then..."

"There will be another independent interview next week."

Huo Zhixing saw her turn on the computer, and the man's photos and information appeared on the screen again.

This time it seems to be that award-winning actor, Nie Xin.

Huo Zhixing's face darkened again, and waves of jealousy surged within him, rising to the top of his throat.

"You...interviewed him?" He tried his best to remain calm.

Nie Xin is a well-known handsome man in the industry, and also known for his good interpersonal relationships. He usually presents himself as a humble and polite young nobleman in front of the public. At a young age, he has already won five major Best Actor awards.

Before Jiang Can interviewed him, she had to do her homework thoroughly, just like last time when she memorized Bai Jingyuan's information perfectly...

Then the two will talk face to face. As an excellent reporter, Jiang Can will certainly not let the conversation go cold; she will do her best to find topics and chat with him amiably...

Huo Zhixing took a deep breath, stood quietly behind her, and remained silent.

Jiang Can sensed something was wrong and was almost scared by his dark face when she turned around!

Why...why are you staring at me like that?

Huo Zhixing remained silent.

Jiang Can glanced at the computer, then at him, and instantly understood.

She was somewhat amused and exasperated. "This is my job! Besides, he's an award-winning actor, and I'm just an ordinary reporter. I probably couldn't even get an appointment with him!"

He was taken aback for a moment. "Then why did your boss assign you this task?"

"They're just trying to make things difficult for me!" Jiang Can smiled faintly.

She had previously interviewed several minor internet celebrities and done a few feature interviews. Because of the unique perspective and novel format, the broadcast results were surprisingly good, and the company leaders were very satisfied.

However, Jiang Can was already being ostracized, and this made her an even bigger thorn in the side of some veteran reporters. This interview with Nie Xin was deliberately suggested to the leadership by this group of people.

“If I can get an interview with Nie Xin, they will take credit and say that this interview must be conducted by a senior reporter. If I can’t get an interview, it will play right into their hands, and they will say that I have problems with my work ability.”

Jiang Can understood perfectly, "In short, whatever I do is wrong."

Huo Zhixing smiled slightly, placing one hand on her shoulder, "Then do you still want to do it?"

"It's better to do something than nothing!" she laughed magnanimously. "What if there's a chance to succeed?"

"Um."

"Huo Zhixing." She turned around, her bright eyes gently meeting his gaze. "Will you... help me?"