Xia Zhi's expression turned cold as she looked up at Jiang Mianmian.
She was no longer the gentle and kind Jiang Mianmian she used to be... Or perhaps, Jiang Mianmian was never a pushover, and she only treated her differently because they were friends.
The man standing next to Jiang Mianmian had a sharp gaze like a dagger, ready to pierce her heart at any moment.
Xia Zhi composed herself, though somewhat timid, she forced a calm demeanor and gave them a cold smile.
Her gaze lingered on Huo Junyu's face for a moment, and the flames of jealousy seemed to reignite in her heart.
Why does Jiang Mianmian get all the good things?
Even though she was no longer Lu Xiaoyou, she still easily won the heart of the eldest son of the Huo family!
The world is inherently unfair. But a beggar won't envy a billionaire; he'll hate a beggar who begs for more money than him.
Similarly, Xia Zhi felt at most disgusted by Gu Zihan, a rich second-generation, but she hated Jiang Mianmian from the bottom of her heart.
Huo Junyu's eyes darkened. In the brief few seconds of eye contact, they both read something from each other's eyes. He looked down at Jiang Mianmian's small hand clinging to his arm, then subtly pulled his arm away and put his arm around her slender shoulder.
"Mianmian, you go upstairs first," he said softly. "I'll go buy you some late-night snacks."
Jiang Mianmian was taken aback, then understood his intention.
He probably didn't want Xia Zhi to see the two of them going upstairs together, and didn't want to give anyone cause for gossip.
After all, it's illegal for them to share a room in a hotel in Southeast Asia.
"Okay, sure." Jiang Mianmian replied softly, smiled slightly at him, and turned to enter the hotel.
Xia Zhi didn't follow, and Huo Junyu understood that her target was him.
"I've already sent Mianmian away." The man's expression was cold. "If you have something to say, just say it."
Xia Zhi leaned against the wall, arms crossed, glanced at him, and a sinister smile curled at the corner of her mouth.
"Young Master Huo," she said, emphasizing each word, "how long do you intend to keep your identity a secret?"
Huo Junyu was taken aback.
Xia Zhi laughed: "Isn't it strange how I knew? Heh, Young Master Huo, you can only blame yourself for being too impatient. How can you give away a family heirloom so easily? It's not even certain whether Jiang Mianmian will stay with you in the future!"
Who do you think you are, daring to talk to me like that?
Xia Zhi was startled, "You..."
"Now that you know my identity, it's better to be frank." Huo Junyu curled his lips, exuding an aura of power, a chilling glint flashing in his deep eyes.
"I have only one request: from now on, you are not allowed to get close to Jiang Mianmian!"
"Huo... Huo Junyu..."
"Don't think I don't know. Gu Zihan's injury this time was all your doing." Huo Junyu looked down at her. "But you did a good job. You two are now fighting like dogs!"
Xia Zhi's face turned pale as she stared intently at him.
“But from now on, if you dare to touch Mianmian even slightly…” Huo Junyu approached her, a hint of contempt in his icy gaze, clenching each word tightly, “I’ll make sure you die without a burial place!”
Xia Zhi took two steps back, gasped, and felt her heart pounding.
This situation was completely different from what she had imagined.
She thought that once she discovered Huo Junyu's true identity, the man would panic.
After all, in front of Jiang Mianmian, he was a penniless young man who had been to prison, and Jiang Mianmian hated being lied to the most!
Huo Junyu coldly curled the corners of his mouth, his deep eyes devoid of any smile.
“I don’t know who’s behind you, but I suspect that person is no ordinary individual,” he said in a deep voice. “That person can recognize me, can control you, and can naturally deal with me as well. He’s in the shadows while I’m in the open; this is hardly a fair fight.”
"But it's alright. Go back and tell that guy I'll take whatever tricks he comes up with. But if you dare to lay a finger on my woman..."
"I will make you wish you were dead, one by one!"
After Huo Junyu finished speaking, he turned and left without even glancing at her.
It wasn't until long after he left that Xia Zhi slowly moved her stiff body.
The air still seemed frozen.
Huo Junyu's aura shocked her, but it also stirred up an abnormal feeling in her heart... Why does such an outstanding man only have eyes for Jiang Mianmian?
Compared to the spoiled brats in school, Huo Junyu is calm, wise, and domineering. He has both good looks and a powerful background.
But why would someone like him fall for Jiang Mianmian?
What's so good about that bitch!
And she, Xia Zhi, is not only no worse than Jiang Mianmian, but in some aspects she is even much better than her!
She clenched her fists and struggled back to the hotel lobby, her eyes burning red with jealousy and hatred.
She saw Han Li walking towards her from afar. This person had probably just returned from taking care of Gu Zihan at the hospital. She looked exhausted and dragged her feet as she walked over.
Xia Zhi's eyes darted around, and she quickly followed.
"Teacher Han!" She blocked Han Li's path. "I have two things I'd like to say to you privately!"
*
When Huo Junyu returned to the room with the late-night snack, Jiang Mianmian had just come out of the bathroom.
Her long, beautiful hair was still damp, leaving a faint fragrance as she passed by him. A loose cotton nightgown draped her small body, yet it fueled endless fantasies about the alluring beauty beneath…
Huo Junyu's ears felt hot, and his breathing became slightly rapid.
He looked at the sofa where he would sleep at night.
He's already slept there for two nights.
Jiang Mianmian will not be able to return to Jiangzhou for nearly half a month.
Does he have to endure this for another ten days or so?!
He's a man who's physically and mentally sound...
Huo Junyu took several deep breaths, desperately suppressing the little stirring in his heart, when he heard that soft, sweet voice in his ear: "What's wrong with you?"
He forced a smile.
Jiang Mianmian touched his face again, "So hot?! Are you feeling unwell?"
"No……"
Huo Junyu's heart was in turmoil; every touch she made felt like an ordeal to him.
"This is for you." He placed the paper bag on the table.
Inside is fragrant osmanthus sweet cake, which can be found in almost every night market in Southeast Asia.
Jiang Mianmian was already hungry. Her eyes lit up when she saw the sweet cake. She cupped his face and kissed him. Then, like a little glutton, she excitedly opened the bag.
While she was enjoying her meal, she had no idea that the man beside her also wanted to take advantage of her...
Huo Junyu bit his lip; the slight pain was enough to keep him somewhat conscious.
"Mianmian," he called to her in a hoarse voice.
Jiang Mianmian was taken aback, her cheeks still puffed out, and she raised her bright eyes: "What's wrong?"
“I…” He licked his dry lips, “I think I should go out and find a place to stay.”
"Huh?" Jiang Mianmian was a little surprised. "Why?"
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