Even after hanging up the phone, Zhao Qiuying was still filled with worry for Huo Jinning.

After all, this was the first time she had spent the night away from home since her daughter returned, and she was staying at a man's house.

Despite the presence of other people in the household, Zhao Qiuying could not suppress her anxiety.

Seeing this, Huo Shan quickly comforted her gently, "Ningning is no longer a child, and she is different from ordinary children. We should trust that she can take care of herself."

"Also, although we don't know much about Fu Qinian, we've often heard rumors about his strict self-discipline. He must be a person of upright character and would never do anything reckless."

Huo Nanchu echoed her words, reassuring his mother that there was no need to worry excessively.

He knew that his sister had always been independent and self-reliant, and that she would likely face even more choices in the future.

Despite her deep concern, Zhao Qiuying ultimately chose to respect her daughter's wishes.

I just decided that at nine o'clock I would send a video call to my daughter to make sure she was in her room.

On the other side, Huo Jinxin slowly put down her phone, took a deep breath, and tried to relax her tense body.

[That scared me to death.]

I thought my mom would get angry, but she didn't.

[It's alright, it's alright.]

[Now I can stay a few more days.]

The Fu family's food is absolutely delicious.

[It would be great if we could bring the chef back with us.]

[But I don't think Fu Qinian would agree.]

[My mom told Fu Qinian to take good care of me, but I don't need him to. A chef is enough; all I need to do is take care of my stomach.]

[Nothing else matters.]

Fu Qinian pondered to himself that Huo Jinning seemed to have no guard up when it came to handling relationships between men and women.

In fact, this was not due to her naivety or lack of vigilance, but because she never considered things in the context of others.

Despite living here, she always felt like an outsider, silently observing everything around her, but finding it difficult to truly integrate.

Fu Qinian led her to his villa, which not only had a beautiful environment but also a comfortable hot spring to enjoy, and was free from any outside interference.

"Wow, this place is absolutely beautiful!" Huo Jinning exclaimed in amazement.

She was overwhelmed by the picturesque scenery before her, her eyes sparkling with excitement and joy.

In the well-arranged courtyard, lush green trees sway gracefully in the breeze.

The ancient brick walls and the lush green leaves complement each other, creating a poetic scene.

A gentle breeze rustled the leaves, accompanied by the cheerful songs of birds, creating a symphony of nature.

"If you like it, you can come often in the future."

"Okay, sure." Huo Jinnian replied absentmindedly, his gaze already drawn to the beautiful scenery around him, completely absorbed in it.

Along the way, all kinds of flowers bloom in vibrant colors on both sides of the road; the trees are lush and green, with varying heights, making it feel like being in a fairy tale world, which is intoxicating.

Huo Jinning couldn't help but sigh, this was the first time she had ever seen a villa with so many flowers, trees and shrubs, and no other buildings in sight.

"We're here. Just go in from here. The clothes inside are all prepared for you. You can wear whatever you like." Fu Qinian stopped in front of an antique wooden house and turned to Huo Jinning to say this.

"Okay, sure." Huo Jinnian casually agreed and walked forward.

However, just as she was about to step into the room, she suddenly realized that Fu Qinian had not followed and was still quietly standing in place.

So she turned around in confusion and asked, "Aren't you coming in with me?"

"No, my leg is injured, so I won't go in. You go in by yourself."

In fact, even if his leg was free, Fu Qinian wouldn't have gone in with him.

After all, men and women are different, especially when bathing together in a hot spring.

He simply couldn't guarantee that he could remain as calm as he had been the night before, and not cross the line.

"Alright then!" Huo Jin couldn't help but feel a little regretful that Fu Qinian couldn't fully enjoy such a high-quality hot spring.

After Huo Jinning went inside, Fu Qinian waited for her alone in the next room.

After instructing the servants to serve tea, he focused intently on company affairs while patiently waiting for Huo Jinning to return from the hot springs.

Suddenly, a cell phone rang, breaking the silence in the room—it was Wei Qiuwan calling to tell Fu Qinian that it was lunchtime and to ask him to take Ningning home with him.

He then looked up at the clock and thought to himself: Time has passed so quickly, two hours have already gone by, but Huo Jinning has not stepped out of the room.

With a heavy heart, Fu Qinian pushed his wheelchair to the next room without hesitation.

When he pushed open the door, the scene that greeted him instantly calmed his anxious heart—Huo Jinning was lying quietly on the sofa, asleep.

Seeing this, Fu Qinian breathed a sigh of relief, thankful that nothing unexpected had happened.

"Ningning, wake up," Fu Qin called softly, but knew that simply calling out would probably not be enough to wake her.

So he decisively reached out and gently nudged Huo Jinning's shoulder, trying to wake her from her sweet dream.

"Hmm," Huo Jinning mumbled, slowly waking up.

She had only intended to rest for a while, but unexpectedly fell asleep, though she remained in a state between sleep and wakefulness.

Fu Qinian was genuinely surprised that he was able to wake her from her sleep so easily this time.

My mom called and told us to come home for dinner.

"Eat?" Upon hearing this, Huo Jinning sat up straight instantly. The loose bathrobe she was wearing slipped down, revealing her graceful figure in only a swimsuit. Her perfect curves were on full display.

Upon seeing this, Fu Qinian's cheeks instantly flushed with embarrassment, and he quickly turned his head away.

He said in a low voice, "Change your clothes first." As soon as he finished speaking, he hurriedly turned his wheelchair and left.

"Okay, sure," Huo Jinning replied softly.

Once outside, Fu Qinian found his heart racing and his face flushed; it took him a long time to recover.

He also found that he had been losing control of his emotions in the past two days when he was around Huo Jinning, as she was constantly affecting his emotions.

Before he could sort out his thoughts, Huo Jinning had already changed his clothes and come out.

Huo Jinning chattered on about how enjoyable soaking in a hot spring was, but it was a pity that Fu Qinian's leg was injured. It would be even better if the two of them were together, so they could talk to each other.

Fu Qinian watched her with a gentle yet slightly indulgent gaze as she enthusiastically shared what she loved.