Huo Zhixing stopped in his tracks, his back view tall and aloof.
He turned sharply to stare at Yao Manning, a slight smile playing on his lips, his cold eyes revealing a hint of mockery.
"A marriage alliance?"
"Miss Yao, when were we ever engaged?"
Yao Manning's heart skipped a beat, and her eyes widened.
"My understanding of marriage is that it should be based on mutual consent. Unfortunately, I don't think we two meet that condition!"
"Zhixing, you..."
"It's better if you call me Mr. Huo from now on," Huo Zhixing sneered. "Miss Yao, we're not close enough for you to address me by my first name!"
After saying that, he turned around decisively, leaving Yao Manning standing there dumbfounded.
His figure gradually disappeared from her sight.
Yao Manning gritted her teeth, gripping the hem of her skirt tightly with both hands, feeling as if a huge stone was lodged in her heart.
She took a deep breath, calmed herself down a bit, and went into the study.
Huo Wenyuan also looked terrible.
Yao Manning saw the broken tea set on the ground and the dragon-headed walking stick lying to the side.
Just by looking at these, you can tell what a fierce argument had just taken place between the grandfather and grandson.
In this situation, Yao Manning didn't want to cause trouble. She offered a few polite words of comfort and was about to leave when she suddenly heard her phone vibrate on the coffee table.
"Grandpa, this..."
Huo Wenyuan glanced at it. "Zhixing probably forgot it here. Manning, take it to him."
Yao Manning was eager for this opportunity and quickly agreed with a smile.
"When you see him, try to persuade him a bit more," Huo Wenyuan said calmly, then raised an eyebrow at her, "Manning, I know you're a magnanimous person, you shouldn't hold anything against him, right?"
Yao Manning was taken aback.
She vaguely overheard a few words at the door, something about a mistress or something like that...
Could it be that Huo Wenyuan was implying to her that even if they got married in the future, Huo Zhixing would still have women outside?
Yao Manning bit her lip and forced a smile.
"Grandpa, you know me. I'm not a busybody. As long as Zhixing is happy, I can accept everything about him."
"real?"
"You've raised Zhixing to be so outstanding, it's impossible for no one to like him! Grandpa, if Zhixing really has someone he likes, it wouldn't be a bad thing to keep her by his side in the future. Ha, which rich kid isn't a womanizer? If this young lady can keep him, it's better than him being pestered by some shady female celebrities!"
“Besides, marriage is a matter between two families.” Yao Manning poured him another cup of tea. “Grandpa, for the sake of the family’s interests, I won’t hold it against you.”
Huo Wenyuan nodded approvingly, "I wasn't wrong about you, you are indeed very suitable for Zhixing."
"Grandpa, you flatter me."
Yao Manning felt like a fire was burning inside her, but her smile remained radiant.
She quickly grabbed Huo Zhixing's phone and chased after him.
The phone, which had been disconnected, suddenly rang again.
Yao Manning slowed her pace. There was no name on the screen, only a phone number, but her intuition told her that this number was unusual.
What kind of relationship could Huo Zhixing have with a number that he knows so well without even needing to add a note to it?
Yao Manning felt a surge of hatred in her heart and was about to answer the phone when a deep voice suddenly came from behind her!
What are you doing?
Yao Manning was so frightened that she screamed.
She turned around and met Huo Zhixing's cold and ruthless eyes. His angular face appeared unusually indifferent in the darkness of the night.
"Zhi...Zhixing, haven't you already..."
Huo Zhixing didn't waste any words with her and simply snatched the phone from her hand.
Yao Manning stood frozen in place, not daring to even breathe.
The man glanced at her and coldly uttered three words, "Aren't you leaving?"
She came to her senses, her legs trembling, and she staggered backward.
But she didn't leave; instead, she stayed right behind Huo Zhixing.
She saw Huo Zhixing dial the number back with her own eyes. Soon after, the call connected. In the silence, she clearly heard a sweet voice:
"husband!"
Yao Manning gripped the hem of her clothes tightly.
Huo Zhixing spoke gently to the other end of the line, his eyes and brows full of smiles.
"Are you home yet?"
"Of course! I'm very well-behaved while you're not home; I closed up shop early and came back home."
What did you eat for dinner?
"Tomato and meat sauce noodles".
"Why are you eating this?" Huo Zhixing's voice was low and husky, filled with doting affection. "This is clearly my specialty!"
Jiang Can pouted and said sweetly, "Since you're not here, all I want to eat is this..."
Huo Zhixing smiled slightly.
"Honey," Jiang Can paused, then asked, "when are you coming back?"
"Missing me?"
She vehemently denied it, "No!"
The man just smiled and didn't say anything.
After a while, Jiang Can couldn't hold back any longer and said in a low voice, "A little bit..."
Huo Zhixing continued to smile without saying a word.
Jiang Can finally surrendered, "Okay, I admit it..."
I miss you, so much.
Huo Zhixing's heart melted.
"I'll go back as soon as things are finished here."
"When will this end?" Jiang Can whispered. "Also, don't forget our agreement: you're not allowed to push yourself too hard during the competition, you're not allowed to get injured, and you're not allowed to..."
"You're not allowed to let other women touch your muscles!" he answered first.
Jiang Can was taken aback, then covered her mouth and chuckled secretly on the other end.
"Can Can, you have to be careful in everything you do while you're home alone," Huo Zhixing said, worried.
Although he knew that Fang Han's arrangements would be correct, he couldn't feel at ease as long as he wasn't by Jiang Can's side.
"Remember to check the water, electricity, and gas before you go to bed, and make sure to turn off the main valve before you leave the house." He gave detailed instructions on everything. "Also, make sure the doors and windows are locked, hang my clothes on the balcony, and leave a pair of my shoes by the door. That way, people will know there is a man in the house."
"Okay, I understand!"
"Never open the door to just anyone!"
"Honey, do you think I'm a three-year-old?"
Huo Zhixing chuckled. Actually, some of his life experience was taught to him by her.
“By the way, honey, I’m picking Mom up from the hospital tomorrow,” Jiang Can said. “After she gets home, I’ll go over to take care of her often.”
“Yes, I know,” he said softly. “Don’t worry, I’ll take care of Mom with you from now on.”
"husband……"
Although he had never met his mother-in-law, he always called her "Mom".
Jiang Can felt a warmth in her heart and said softly to him, "It's getting late, you should get some rest."
"Okay," Huo Zhixing said, reluctant to end the call. "You should go to sleep early too."
"Hey, Can Can..."
"What's wrong?"
He licked his lips, his voice deep and husky, "Say goodnight to me."
Huh? Jiang Can paused for a moment, then said, "Goodnight."
Huo Zhixing smiled contentedly, "Do you know what 'goodnight' means?"
“wan an means I love you, love you.”
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