Chapter 241 Meeting Huo Wan Again
My grandfather is in his eighties and spends most of his time sitting in a rocking chair reading newspapers.
When Jian Mo arrived, Aunt Liu was watering the flowers in the yard. When she saw someone, her hands trembled, "Xiao Mo!"
"Aunt Liu."
Grandpa heard the noise and quickly put down the newspaper and came out, "Girl, why didn't you tell me you were coming so I could send someone to pick you up? Why did you walk here all by yourself?"
Jian Mo showed a slight grievance, "Yes, the car can only be parked halfway up the mountain, so I walked up."
Grandpa was heartbroken after hearing this, and quickly took the gift from her hand and invited her into the house. As soon as Jian Mo sat down, she first checked Grandpa's medical records to see if he had gone for a follow-up check on time. When she saw that everything was fine, she breathed a sigh of relief.
"Why didn't Achen send you here, kid."
"I've resigned from Huo's, Grandpa." Jian Mo was no longer as nervous as she was when she first met her grandfather. She was very calm. "I've opened a studio not far from the old house. I can come to see you often in the future."
Grandpa nodded as if he understood, and looked at her with a look of heartache. He patted the back of Jian Mo's hand and said, "I'm sorry that you've been wronged by marrying into our Huo family."
He must have heard about the grievances she had suffered at the hands of Huo Qichen in recent days.
Every time she saw her grandfather, she would wear the jade bracelet he gave her, and today was no exception.
Jian Mo played with it nonchalantly, with a serious expression, "I don't feel wronged, Grandpa, I think it's worth it."
Grandpa smiled with satisfaction and relief, "Is your father awake?"
"You know?" She was a little surprised.
"Achen told me."
He actually said it on his own initiative, and she thought he didn't really take it seriously.
"I'm awake and recovering. I'm not very fit, but I can barely walk." Jian Mo said carefully, "I'll ask my father to come visit you when you feel better."
"What are you talking about? Your father is a patient. It's my turn to visit him. Tell me his address and don't worry about anything else." Grandpa was very angry.
“You are the elder…”
"Xiao Mo, don't worry about these empty things. Since you married into the Huo family, you are one family with us. Family members don't talk about these things." Aunt Liu poured her a cup of tea and comforted her gently, "Besides, your grandfather is bored at home every day."
"Okay then." Jian Mo felt a little embarrassed and smiled at her naive grandfather.
She had dinner at the old house and chatted with her grandfather for a long time before deciding to leave.
Grandpa was reluctant to let her go, but she insisted, "Achen will come to pick me up, don't worry." Only then did he get away.
Unexpectedly, as soon as they walked out of the old house, they saw several black Bentleys parked in front of the door. Aunt Liu and Grandpa looked at each other, and then they saw Huo Yixiang and others getting out of the car. When they saw Jian Mo, they were very surprised: "Xiao Mo is here too."
However, Jian Mo only saw Huo Wan behind Huo Yixiang. Compared with the last time they met, he was much more reserved and less high-spirited. He avoided her gaze at this time.
"uncle."
"Are you leaving?"
Jian Mo was always a little afraid in front of him, but she kept a straight face. "Yes, uncle came to see grandpa late at night. This time is a bit strange."
Sarcastically mocking him for disturbing the old man's rest.
"Oh, I have something urgent." Huo Yixiang looked at Jian Mo deeply, then turned his head and said, "Huo Wan, you are becoming more and more unruly. Why don't you call me sister-in-law when you see me? I heard that your sister-in-law helped you get through your last crisis."
Huo Wan then looked up and said, "Hello, sister-in-law."
Jian Mo nodded, unable to explain the feeling in her heart, she always felt guilty towards him.
"Alright, why are you setting rules here? Come in and talk." Grandpa's face became serious. As he turned around, he said to Jian Mo softly, "Be careful on the road."
A group of people entered the light and shadow area. Jian Mo turned around and went down the mountain. All the way, he was wondering why Huo Yixiang came to the old house. Was he asking his grandfather to do something?
This area is full of high-end villas. The roads are brightly lit. Although it is quiet, it is not dangerous.
Jian Mo slowly walked down the mountain. From this angle, she could overlook the entire Haicheng night view, which was truly breathtakingly beautiful.
"Is anyone there..."
Suddenly, a weak and hoarse voice was heard. Jian Mo stopped, thinking that she had heard it wrongly.
"Girl, I'm here..." It was a woman's voice, and she seemed to have seen Jian Mo.
"Where are you?" Jian Mo followed the voice and approached cautiously.
"here……"
It was in a bush, and sure enough, there was a black figure lying on the ground, unable to move. Jian Mo hurried forward, pushed aside the branches and held her hand, "Come, I'll pull you up, why did you fall here?"
She was a middle-aged woman, wearing temple cloth, like a nun. She was well-maintained, with almost no fine lines on her face, and she smelled of sandalwood.
"I sprained my ankle." She was pulled out and sat on the ground, her hands covered with small scratches.
Jian Mo quickly squatted down and took a look. "Wait a moment, my car is downstairs. There is ointment for the scratches in the car. I'll go get it."
"Oh, okay, thank you very much, girl."
Jian Mo quickly returned with the things and carefully applied the medicine to her. She heard her say a little embarrassedly, "I live here alone and have the habit of taking a walk at night. Today, I wasn't paying attention and twisted my ankle and fell here. If I hadn't met you, I don't know what I would have done."
Jian Mo looked up unexpectedly, "Do you live alone?"
"Yes, I like the quietness and live here alone to worship Buddha."
"No wonder you have such a unique aura." Jian Mo smiled and asked, "Let me help you go back, but you still have to call your family and ask them to take care of you."
The woman said a few more thanks and said, "My daughter will be here tomorrow."
Jian Mo poured alcohol into her palms and rubbed them to warm them up before applying them on her ankles, pressing them again and again, with obvious effects.
"Not many young girls these days have your common sense."
"Not really. It's mainly because I'm used to fighting alone, so I have experience." Jian Mo smiled and looked up.
The light from the street lamp shone on her face, and her features could be clearly seen. The woman was startled and frowned, "Girl, I know everyone in this neighborhood. Whose family are you from?"
Jian Mo thought for a moment and said, "Not really. I'm not anyone's daughter here."
The woman nodded as if she understood, and wanted to say something, but in the end she didn't ask.
Jian Mo supported her and walked back. Fortunately, the temple was not far away and they arrived there soon.
While waiting for her to change clothes, Jian Mo stood outside the temple. Inside was a huge golden Buddha with incense burning all the time. She was an atheist and wondered if people could really get what they asked for.
"Girl, I don't even know your name yet." The woman changed into ordinary clothes and came out. She was standing in a bright place and looked very gentle.
"My last name is Jane."
"Xiao Jian, you can call me Aunt Jiang then." Aunt Jiang handed her a blessing bag and said, "Hang it in the car for safety. It was blessed by the abbot of the temple. Thank you for today."
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