The atmosphere suddenly fell silent. Jiang Can lowered her eyes, clasped her two small hands together, and remained silent.

Fu Xiuyu and Yin Wenxi exchanged a glance, smiled slightly, and tactfully left.

They both need some alone time now.

"Fang Han, take us to see some other places," Fu Xiuyu instructed.

Fang Han immediately understood and hurriedly went out to start the car.

Only the carefree Bai Jingyuan stood there like a simpleton, watching the two of them.

"Third Brother, Sister-in-law," he laughed, "you two don't need to bring anything, I've arranged everything for you, you can move in anytime!"

Jiang Can raised her head and met Huo Zhixing's deep gaze.

Huo Zhixing was a little nervous. "Can Can, I won't force you if you don't want to."

Jiang Can was taken aback, and unconsciously chuckled to herself.

"I won't force him, I won't force him..." Ever since he learned his true identity, these four words have practically become his only saying!

But does he know that sometimes she actually wishes he could be a little more forceful and "force" her...?

She sometimes recalled the days when he used to pester her, back when he certainly didn't say polite things like "I won't force you." Sometimes when she resisted, he would firmly pin her down with one hand, and with the other, he would remove the meager amount of clothing covering her body, and then begin to do as he pleased…

Some say that your body will give you the most honest answer as to whether you love someone or not.

Love and desire are inseparable.

Jiang Can's heart skipped a beat, her expression became unnatural, and her cheeks seemed to be burning.

Huo Zhixing couldn't guess what she was thinking and assumed it was a sign of rejection, which made him feel disappointed.

Looks like it's all over again this time.

"It's okay." He gently squeezed her small hand, reluctantly saying those three words, "I'll wait for you."

When will we ever get to that point...?

Huo Zhixing twitched the corners of his mouth, and Jiang Can noticed the fleeting look of dejection on his face.

She smiled mischievously, her big eyes sparkling like stars, and asked him sweetly, "What are you waiting for me for?"

He said in a deep voice, "When you're willing."

Did I say I didn't want to?

Huo Zhixing stared at her intently.

What does she mean? Does she mean he should "reluctantly" agree?

Jiang Can's face turned even redder, and she said softly in reproach, "Never mind if you don't understand!"

"Hey, Third Brother," Bai Jingyuan patted his shoulder, "What are you two talking about?"

Huo Zhixing remained silent, puzzled.

"It's just living together! Why do we have to guess? When did you two become so difficult to talk to!"

Huo Zhixing suddenly realized, feeling as if he had been hit by a windfall... However, he still cautiously looked at Jiang Can's face, suppressing his wildly beating heart, and asked her softly, "Really?"

Jiang Can smiled, cupped his face, and looked at him carefully.

A person who is decisive and ruthless in front of outsiders becomes like a child walking on thin ice in front of her, afraid of displeasing her.

A sudden surge of bittersweet emotion welled up within her, along with an overwhelming sense of happiness.

"Yes, really." She nodded and said softly, "I've already been married to you once, and in my heart you are my husband. It's only natural for me to live with my husband!"

"Can Can, I..."

He became incoherent for a moment.

He hasn't given her a proper wedding yet, nor has he announced to the world that she is his most beloved wife.

But she seemed to see through his thoughts, smiled gently, and whispered to him, "I know that as long as I nod, you will marry me regardless of everything."

"But it's not the right time yet."

"Being your wife, Third Master Huo, is certainly not an easy thing!" Jiang Can looked at him playfully and chuckled.

There's a saying that goes, "The higher you climb, the colder it gets." He held a high position, embodying the glory of his family, but also attracting all the hateful gazes of others.

Since the Huo family members didn't dare to touch him, they naturally turned their attention to the people around him.

“I can’t put myself in danger,” she looked into his eyes, “and I can’t let you be distracted by me.”

"Only by becoming strong and having the ability to protect myself can I avoid holding you back and become your last and most solid line of defense."

“Can Can…” Huo Zhixing was overwhelmed with mixed feelings.

He knew that his woman was smart and strong, and definitely not a weak and easily bullied little rabbit.

He is good, and she is not bad either. They can stand side by side, and this is the best way for two people to get along.

When two people are evenly matched, that's the most beautiful form of love.

"I'm saying..." Bai Jingyuan leaned closer to look, "Are you two actually staying here or not?"

"Alright, stop arguing! I'll make the decision for you, you'll stay here tonight! Otherwise, all my efforts will have been in vain!"

"What?" Jiang Can looked at him curiously. "What's your ulterior motive?"

Bai Jingyuan chuckled twice and scratched his head lightly.

"Or... shall I show you around?"

The two followed him on a tour of the villa.

Bai Jingyuan, dressed in a suit and holding a folder, enthusiastically introduced the properties, just like an excellent real estate salesperson.

Huo Zhixing smiled. They had grown up together since childhood, and he had never seen Bai Dashao so serious before.

"This house is my first sale!" Bai Jingyuan proudly adjusted his tie. "I have to provide you with top-notch service! Look here..."

Jiang Can looked in the direction he was pointing and couldn't help but widen her eyes.

"What are these things?" Huo Zhixing frowned.

Bai Jingyuan chuckled sheepishly. Peanuts, dates, and longans were scattered all over the bed and every corner of the bedroom, and there was also a talisman for praying for a child on the bedside table...

This was his painstaking effort.

My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!