Jiang Ci had also developed a talent for cycling, and with Hobens on her back, the journey to the Ho family home was short and bumpy.
Hobbens' mother, who was also Tao Susu's older sister, was very happy to invite Jiang Ci into the house.
Jiang Ci was lucky this time. Mr. Huo was at home talking to his son and was quite surprised to see Jiang Ci.
When she said she had come to thank him for the fish he had given her, Mr. Huo felt a little embarrassed.
Old Cheng brought Jiang Ci over with the intention of having the Huo family look for a job she could do. However, Old Master Huo thought he had brought a young girl over for a blind date with his eldest grandson.
This has caused quite a stir.
Mr. Huo felt a little embarrassed when he thought about it.
Jiang Ci noticed Mr. Huo's odd behavior and smiled as she talked to him about work-related matters, never mentioning anything about feelings or anything like that.
Her humorous and witty remarks made Mr. Huo feel relaxed, and he and Jiang Ci had a very pleasant conversation.
The Huo family was living a harmonious life, but the Guo family next door was not so happy.
Liu Yinyin has been somewhat absent-minded lately. Xixi is also on winter vacation now, and she and Xia Lei are Xiaxi's parents, so they inevitably have to meet.
Guo Zhen was already quite displeased by this matter and subtly reduced Liu Yinyin's allowance.
In just two months following Guo Zhen, Liu Yinyin had already gotten used to spending money lavishly. When she went out shopping at a department store and saw a very beautiful coat but couldn't buy it because she didn't have the money, she couldn't stand it.
She planned to stay away from Xia Lei, and if possible, bring Xixi over.
If she marries Guo Zhen, Xixi can still call Guo Zhen "Dad." With Guo Zhen's abilities, paving the way for Xixi's future will be no problem.
Xia Lei still didn't have a job, but he repeatedly asked her to leave Guo Zhen.
Liu Yinyin pointed to the beautiful coat and said, "Can you buy me this coat?"
Xia Lei's face turned green. "Yin Yin, what happened to you? You weren't like this before! You've become a complete stranger to me!"
“I used to be like that too! I like wearing floral dresses, I like being pretty. If it weren’t for my beauty, would you have fallen for me?” Liu Yinyin said, embarrassed and annoyed. “When we got married, you said you wouldn’t let me worry about money, but now you can’t even afford to buy me a coat.”
"You can't even meet my most basic material needs, how can I stay with you!"
Xia Lei was furious at Liu Yinyin's words. He glared at Liu Yinyin and said, "Are you determined to follow Guo Zhen?"
Liu Yinyin held her head high, like a proud swan.
Xia Lei clenched his fists, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "You don't really think you can marry Guo Zhen just by being with him, do you?"
Liu Yinyin glared at him, but Xia Lei's heart was filled with silent anger that was biting at his reason. "He will never marry you. If you stay with him, you will always be a mistress who can't be seen in the light of day."
"Do you really think Guo Zhen likes you that much? No, the only people he cares about are his deceased fiancée and his daughter. Liu Yinyin, you are just a pastime for him when he has nothing else to do."
Liu Yinyin was shocked by the first part, but the last sentence broke her defenses. She angrily raised her hand and slapped Xia Lei across the face, "Xia Lei! You bastard!"
Xia Lei assumed she was angry because she couldn't marry Guo Zhen, so he turned his face away and sneered, "You don't know, do you? Guo Zhen will never tell you the truth."
"He has a daughter. Guo Zhen hasn't married all these years because of his daughter! The only person he loves most is his daughter! Do you think you can compare to his dearest daughter? No, you never can!"
The two parted on bad terms that day because of Xia Lei's words.
Even now, Liu Yinyin is still somewhat uneasy because of the secret Xia Lei blurted out.
She wanted to ask Guo Zhen about the truth, but she didn't dare.
The house Liu Yinyin lives in, the gourmet food she eats, the high-end clothes she wears, the car she travels in, and the envious looks from outsiders—all of this was given to her by Guo Zhen.
If she inquired about the exit, Guo Zhen might take everything she owned.
Liu Yinyin had become accustomed to a life where she was waited on hand and foot, living a leisurely life where she didn't have to work and was supported by others. It was quite difficult for her to break out of her current comfort and make a change.
Even if she could submit articles to newspapers, the money wouldn't be enough for her to spend.
This matter dragged on in her mind, gradually becoming a worry, and even now Liu Yinyin has not been able to ask Guo Zhen anything about it.
"What are you daydreaming about?" Guo Zhen came out of the study and saw Liu Yinyin sitting on the sofa, looking dazed and silent. He frowned slightly.
Liu Yinyin snapped out of her daze. "No...nothing's wrong. Are you done with your work?"
"Hmm." Guo Zhen loosened his tie, but his expression didn't improve. "Don't go out unless you have to."
Liu Yinyin was taken aback and asked, "Why?"
"When I'm transferred to a new job, my personal life and my work cannot be affected in the slightest."
Liu Yinyin felt a pang in her heart because of his words.
Doesn't this exactly mean what Xia Lei said, 'You'll always be a lover who can't be seen in the light of day'?
Liu Yinyin's expression became even more unpleasant.
The two remained silent. Before Liu Yinyin could compose herself, the doorbell rang.
To escape the silent atmosphere, Liu Yinyin got up to open the door.
"Why is the door opening so slowly!"
A disgruntled female voice rang out, and Liu Yinyin looked up and froze.
She was a pretty, pure-looking girl wearing a thick down jacket. Her face was puffed out, as if she was angry.
But the girl froze the moment she met Liu Yinyin's gaze.
"Xiao Lian?!"
Guo Zhen recognized the voice immediately and quickly walked over. He was also somewhat shocked to see the person standing at the door. He pulled Liu Yinyin aside and tried to drag Shan Lian inside, asking, "Why aren't you home in this cold weather? What are you doing here?"
Shan Lian shook off Guo Zhen's hand and pointed at Liu Yinyin in disbelief, "Who is she?!"
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