Huo Junyu shook his head vigorously and ran out of the living room in a disheveled state.
Su Aiqian watched his flustered back, a meaningful smile appearing on her lips.
"Ouch, old woman!" Jiang Youcai came out rubbing his eyes, startled by Su Ai standing at the bedroom door. "Why are you standing here in the middle of the night, trying to summon spirits?"
"Get out of my way!" Su Ai slapped him on the head and rolled her eyes.
Jiang Youcai became much more sober after this.
He saw the figure in the porch, and then looked at his wife's "strange" smile, and immediately understood.
“I’m telling you,” he pulled her back into the room and asked in a low voice, “you wouldn’t actually choose this son-in-law for our daughter, would you?”
“Why not?” Su Ai raised an eyebrow, her face full of smugness. “I just found out all about his family background! His family background is a bit lacking, but if we’re looking for a son-in-law to live with Mianmian, he’s quite suitable!”
"ah?!"
"Do you want your daughter to marry into another family and leave us in the future?"
Jiang Youcai froze, shaking his head vigorously.
The thought of walking down the aisle with his daughter one day and handing her over to another man fills him with unease and reluctance.
"That's why!" Su Aiqian exclaimed excitedly, "If we can keep Huo Yu at home, not only can he be a guardian spirit, but our daughter's future will also be secured!"
"but……"
Driven by his father's conflicted feelings, Jiang Youcai hoped to find someone who would truly love Mianmian, but on the other hand, he disliked all male animals that approached her.
"Don't worry, it won't be that fast!" Su Aiqian grasped his hand. "I have to train him a bit! I'll mold him into our ideal son-in-law! The only problem right now is that he has a criminal record... Hey, it's not a big deal, as long as it's not for fighting or brawling. Everyone makes mistakes to make a living, right?"
“Old man,” Su Aiqian said, becoming more and more excited, “I think this kid is good at heart. With a year or two of reformation, he’ll definitely be fine!”
"Fine!" Jiang Youcai gritted his teeth and made up his mind. "Old woman, we'll do as you say! This matter is in your hands. You must reform him properly, understand?"
The middle-aged couple held hands tightly, displaying a resolute determination that showed they were of one mind and could overcome any obstacle.
"Don't worry! I'll definitely find the perfect son-in-law for our daughter!"
"Um!"
As Huo Junyu unfolded the folding bed under the porch, he suddenly felt a chill down his spine and sneezed several times.
Strange, I slept well here a few days ago, why do I feel cold today?
What's even stranger is that while my body feels cold, the area behind my ears is itchy and hot.
Huo Junyu shook his head, not thinking too much, wrapped the sheet around himself, and tossed and turned for a long time before finally falling asleep.
...
Jiang Mianmian felt particularly safe during this period.
Whether on the way to or from school, Huo Junyu would follow behind her. He would stay close on deserted paths, but at the school gate, where they were likely to run into her classmates, he would keep his distance.
Jiang Mianmian always looked back before entering the school gate, and the first thing she did after school every day was to look for that figure.
Xia Zhi sometimes complained to her, "Have you switched to day school lately? I haven't seen you living in the dorm at all! I'm so bored by myself!"
"Oh... my parents want me to go home and spend more time with them."
When Jiang Mianmian said this, her cheeks involuntarily flushed.
"Really?" Xia Zhi, with her sharp eyes, smiled and said, "Is it because you want to spend more time with your aunt and uncle, or is there another reason at home that attracts you?"
Jiang Mianmian glared at her.
Xia Zhi stopped teasing her and ran away laughing.
As Jiang Mianmian walked towards the school gate, she looked into the distance and saw that familiar figure under the big tree.
Huo Junyu smiled and waved. Even Jiang Mianmian herself didn't realize that she was like a happy little rabbit, hopping and skipping towards him.
That evening, after everyone had fallen asleep, Huo Junyu took out his phone and secretly took a picture of the original contract that Jiang Mianmian had kept.
After Gu Zihan caused a scene that day, Jiang Mianmian showed him the original contract. After Huo Junyu finished reading it, he noticed that she had put the contract in a drawer in the living room.
He's been sleeping in the living room for the past few days, and he got the contract with ease.
Huo Junyu lay on the folding bed and sent out the photos. Soon after, his phone vibrated.
He hesitated for a moment, then quietly walked into the courtyard and answered in a low voice, "Hello?"
"Boss, I received what you sent."
"Okay, fine." Huo Junyu frowned. "You don't need to call and tell me about such a small thing, do you?"
A low chuckle came from the other end.
Wen Jie is a rather unique second-generation rich kid in Jiangzhou.
Despite his legal background, he resolutely refuses to rely on family connections and is still working as a junior legal assistant at Ye Chen's law firm, which he enjoys immensely.
He loves his job and wants to become a great lawyer like Ye Chen through his own efforts. He chose this law firm not only because of its reputation in the industry, but also because it allows him to get closer to Huo Junyu, the senior he admired since college.
The two had established a deep friendship since their student days, and most of the time Wen Jie followed Huo Junyu like a loyal little follower.
"Speak quickly if you have something to say!" Huo Junyu coughed lightly. "I can't stay out for too long!"
"No way, boss? You're already all lovey-dovey with your little wife?"
Huo Junyu raised his voice, "You want a beating, don't you?"
Wen Jie laughed even harder, and only stopped after a while.
"Alright, alright... I'm not kidding you." Wen Jie said seriously, "I just want to tell you that you must keep the original of this contract safe. I just took a look at it, and it's definitely not an unfair contract term. It can be used as evidence."
"I know."
"Also," Wen Jie paused, "I'm going on a business trip to Yangcheng next week. I'd like to visit your parents and tell them about your recent situation."
"Okay." Huo Junyu hesitated for a moment, then changed his mind, "Never mind, you shouldn't go."
"What's wrong? Are you afraid I'll let something slip?" Wen Jie chuckled. "Actually, you and Jiang Mianmian aren't really married, so it's fine if your parents find out!"
Huo Junyu remained silent for a moment.
The words "not a real marriage" struck him hard, and he felt inexplicably annoyed.
"Hey? Boss! Are you listening?"
Huo Junyu snapped out of his daze, gave a few perfunctory replies, and hung up the phone.
Looking up at the night sky, the night is not bright tonight, with a few wisps of clouds obscuring the moon.
His heart was as chaotic as the moonlight.
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