Chapter 28 I'm Apologizing

Huo Min's question made Mu Yuan's eyes startled for a moment, and then turned into a smile.

"Plants are very tenacious. Even when they encounter a torrential rainstorm or a dry desert, the wind will blow and their seeds will be scattered everywhere. Eventually, new plants will grow that are perfectly adapted to the environment. This cycle of life is endless and continuous. This kind of vitality is fascinating."

She glanced sideways to meet his deep black eyes and chuckled softly: "I long to have this kind of vitality."

Huo Min suddenly remembered something and his expression froze.

Mu Yuan noticed the change in his expression, her eyes flickered for a few seconds, and her voice was clear and uninhibited: "Come to think of it, I never seem to have formally thanked you. Five years ago, you were like the wind, blowing me from the brink of death to new land, allowing me to grow again. Thank you very much."

Huo Min didn't respond.

But the heaviness on that handsome face was hard to ignore.

She narrowed her beautiful eyes, looked at him, and teased: "I was the one who wanted to die, but your expression makes me think I remembered the wrong person."

She was clearly saying it with a smile, but Huo Min still found it offensive, especially the word "death".

His expression was unfathomable: "Do you still want it now?"

"Of course not. I'm quite full of life now."

Huo Min's face showed a hint of hope.

He stared deeply at Mu Yuan, who was concentrating on admiring the branches again.

Recalling our first meeting.

She stood on the rooftop, ready to jump.

Just before she jumped, he mocked her, "Will death solve the problem?"

Although she wanted to die, she wanted to vent her anger even more. She stopped moving and glared at him: "None of your business."

It's obvious that he is a ferocious little wild cat by nature.

But that cold face is too deceptive.

He was very curious at the time, wondering what kind of injustice this spirited little wild cat had suffered that would lead him to jump off the building of his Huo's building.

The food is served.

His recollections were interrupted.

The round dining table that seats ten is covered with plates.

Mu Yuan was amazed: "There are only two of us, why did you order so much?"

Huo Min, without any burden, picked up a piece of sour plum mackerel, picked out its bones, and placed it in Mu Yuan's bowl: "Try everything."

Looking at the delicious fish pieces in the bowl, Mu Yuan said hurriedly, "Thank you, you can eat it yourself, I can do it myself."

But Huo Min's expression remained the same: "You eat yours, I'll pick mine, I'm apologizing."

Mu Yuan's hand just touched the tip of the chopsticks and stopped, surprised: "What crime do you want to apologize for?"

"Your crime during the day," Huo Min said, and placed another piece of steamed pork ribs with fermented black beans in her bowl. "Don't just stand there, eat it while it's hot."

Mu Yuan stared at him intently for a few seconds before considering: "Actually, my attitude this morning was a bit..."

"I started it first. It's my fault."

He interrupted directly, his frank eyes reflecting the warm yellow light above his head, sincere and melodious.

Mu Yuan's heart was beating fast.

She couldn't eat as fast as he did.

After finally finishing the mountain of food, Mu Yuan felt like her stomach could hold a bottle of soda.

Seeing that she was not sure whether to take any food or not, it was obvious that she was full.

Huo Mincai gave up.

As he wiped his mouth gracefully, the hotel manager knocked on the door and came in.

The hotel manager said respectfully, "Hello, Mr. Huo. Our boss heard that you were coming to dine here, and he is rushing over from the villa. We sincerely invite you to come to the teahouse for tea after your meal."

Huo Min was about to refuse, but after glancing at Mu Yuan, he nodded calmly, "Okay."

As soon as the hotel manager left, Mu Yuan's eyes were filled with curiosity: "Do you know the owner here?"

"I don't know him."

Mu Yuan's eyes widened: "If you don't know him, then why did you agree to go to him for tea tasting?"

Seeing her surprised expression, Huo Min curled his lips slightly: "Don't you like drinking tea? Why don't you try the free tea tasting?"

Mu Yuan's lips opened slightly in surprise.

So he agreed to the tea invitation because of her?

If the private room just now was decorated in an exquisite Chinese style, then the tea room was of an antique and pure Chinese style.

Even the tea table is made of logs, 4 meters long, and the chairs are shaped like small tree stumps that are as high as the legs.

Outside the tea table, there is a small imitation wooden railing, and beyond that are endless mountains, surrounded by dark clouds, like a fairyland.

Mu Yuan was a little amazed. This hotel was really thoughtful in both its location and decoration.

Huo Min looked at her fresh look, and a faint smile flashed across his narrow and sharp eyes.

He shook out his suit jacket and put it on her.

Meeting her gaze, he said in a low, mellow voice, "It's cold at night, put on some clothes. Didn't you just sneeze?"

The coat carried his body temperature, wrapping Mu Yuan, and the heat spread from her body to her cheeks: "Thank you..." she whispered.

"You're welcome."

The hotel owner arrived late. He was a middle-aged, short, fat man with a cheerful face. "Oh, Mr. Huo, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. My last name is Zhou. It's our first meeting. I hope you can give me your guidance!"

"Hello, Boss Zhou." Huo Min said calmly.

Boss Zhou shifted his gaze to Mu Yuan and saw the men's suit she was wearing.

It goes without saying who it belongs to.

Mu Yuan politely said hello: "Hello."

Boss Zhou smiled at her quickly: "Hello! What's your name?" There was a hint of curiosity and scrutiny in his smile.

Mu Yuan saw it and replied, "My surname is Mu." Then he lowered his eyelashes and kept smiling.

"Ah, Miss Mu, hello."

Seeing that he was still looking at Mu Yuan, Huo Min raised his eyebrows and changed the subject: "I heard that Boss Zhou has some good tea to share."

Boss Zhou quickly came back to his senses and took out a cake of Laosheng Pu'er tea from the bottom of the teapot. He said mysteriously, "Yes, this cake. I just bought it from the auction last week. You will know the wonderfulness of this tea after you drink it."

Huo Min remained silent, his gaze shifting to Mu Yuan's excited profile. His attention was solely on her.

Wait until Boss Zhou makes a gesture to invite him in.

Mu Yuancai couldn't wait to pick up the teacup and take a sip.

The tea is soft and smooth in flavor, the age of the tea is at least 15 years, and the tea base is of very high quality.

More importantly, Mu Yuan felt that the smell was very familiar.

She thought she had made a mistake and drank a few more sips.

After confirming that they were the same, she first praised: "Boss Zhou, your tea cake is really good. Can I see the tea cake?"

Boss Zhou hurriedly handed over the tea cake: "Of course, please take a look."

Mu Yuan uncovered the tea paper, first looking at the color and then smelling it. She was sure that this was the same one Huo Min had given her.

She was curious but remained calm: "How much did you pay for this tea cake?"

Boss Zhou proudly said: "400,000."

Mu Yuan almost dropped the tea cake in her hand.

"How many?!"

"400,000!" Boss Zhou raised four fingers.

After Boss Zhou finished speaking, his eyes wandered between Mu Yuan and Huo Min, probing: "Good tea is hard to find a connoisseur. Since Miss Mu likes it, please do me the honor of bringing it back to taste."

Mu Yuan's mind was buzzing, so she didn't dare to answer. "No, no, thank you so much for your kindness, Boss Zhou. Since this tea is on the auction block, I think it must be scarce and of high quality. You worked so hard to get it, so you should keep it for yourself to taste!"

Boss Zhou was a shrewd man. Seeing that Huo Min didn't say anything, he agreed to his suggestion of sending tea and insisted on giving the tea cake to Mu Yuan.

When Mu Yuan heard the exorbitant price, he tried to refuse.

Just when Boss Zhou was in trouble.

Huo Min said, "Since it's Boss Zhou's good intention, then accept it."

Meeting Mu Yuan's surprised look, Huo Min offered a consoling look: "It's okay, take it. Don't let Boss Zhou down."

Boss Zhou said hurriedly: "Yes, yes, yes!"

Mu Yuan carried the tea cake all the way down to the parking lot and felt her palms burning.

Seeing her absent-mindedly holding the tea cake, Huo Min curled the corners of his lips slightly.