Seeing Huo Jingnan's restless expression, Fan Yawen smiled gently at Pei Shasha and patted her hand: "Niannian, sit for a while, I'll go check on the kitchen!"
“Auntie, you…” Pei Shasha was a little surprised. Would such a pampered lady who never lifts a finger cook for Pei Nian?
"You love my squirrel fish, right? I made one today, and I have to show off my skills to you!"
Pei Shasha beamed with joy, unable to stop smiling, and kept agreeing with her.
Fan Yawen's smile remained unchanged as she turned and called to Huo Jingnan, "Son, come help me in the kitchen!"
Huo Jingnan couldn't wait to stand up and walk out of the living room with Fan Yawen.
Although Pei Shasha was the only one left in the living room, she felt no discomfort whatsoever. She looked around, and the extravagance of the Huo family far exceeded her expectations. Minghuang Mountain was the Huo family's territory, and almost the entire family lived in this manor. Huo Zhishu's "Shuyuan" was the most poetic and picturesque corner of the Huo family manor.
Huo Jingnan also has his own private house, but he still lives with his parents most of the time.
Pei Shasha paced slowly in the large living room.
I had long heard that Huo Zhishu was obsessed with music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and that his family had countless antique collections. Now, seeing the jade and ceramic pieces displayed in the living room, each one was elegant in shape and grand in color. I'm afraid any one of them would be priceless.
If she could really marry Huo Jingnan, who is Huo Zhishu's only son, wouldn't all of this be hers in the future?
Pei Shasha smiled slightly, as if she could already see a lifetime of wealth and glory ahead of her.
On the other side, after gracefully leaving the living room, Fan Yawen quickly walked into a soundproof secret room.
She closed the door and turned to look at Huo Jingnan's anxious face.
"mom……"
Before he could finish speaking, Fan Yawen raised her hand to indicate that he didn't need to say anything more.
“I know everything,” she said in a low voice. “This matter… is indeed strange!”
When did she ever cook squirrel fish for Pei Nian? Besides, doesn't the Huo family always serve peach blossom mandarin fish to their distinguished guests? Pei Nian has been here so many times, how could she not know that!
"Mom, Niannian is definitely in danger!" Huo Jingnan said urgently. "I've had a strange feeling these past two days, my eyelids keep twitching! Niannian... something's happened to Niannian! I have to go save her!"
"Can you calm down for a second?" Fan Yawen's eyes were deep as she glanced at her son with disdain. "You're supposed to be a special forces soldier. When you were on missions, were you always this clueless? What kind of big scenes haven't you seen? Why are you so superstitious about something like an eyelid twitching?"
"mom!"
“I know this Nian Nian is very strange…”
"She's not Niannian!" Huo Jingnan practically shouted.
From initial doubt to current certainty, he only regretted that it had taken so long—a whole day and night! Heaven knows what happened to Pei Nian during that day and night!
He couldn't wait a moment longer; he had to go save him!
He abruptly pulled open the drawer in the secret room, inside which lay the small pistol that Fan Yawen had once used. He skillfully loaded the bullet, grabbed the gun, and was about to rush out when Fan Yawen stopped him.
"Jingnan, what are you doing!" Fan Yawen shouted, "Calm down!"
"How can you expect me to calm down?!"
"We haven't even figured out the situation yet. What's the point of you rushing out like this?"
Huo Jingnan gasped for breath, staring blankly at his mother, as his reason gradually returned.
“I know you’re anxious, but this can’t be rushed!” Fan Yawen’s words were firm and resolute. “What if the one outside is Niannian? Aren’t you scaring her? But what if… she really isn’t? Then Niannian is definitely in her hands now. What you’re doing is just alerting her!”
"Yes, you're right." Huo Jingnan bit his lip.
"Son, don't worry!" Fan Yawen smiled slightly. "Leave this to your mother. No matter what kind of monster she is, I'll make her show her true colors!"
*
Time passed by, and Pei Shasha grew anxious. Had the mother and son really gone to the kitchen to make squirrel fish?
Or is it that the Empress Dowager of the Huo family is not satisfied with Pei Nian, so she deliberately left her hanging?
Just as she was lost in thought, Ah Zhong sent her several messages, all of which were photos of Pei Nian in the darkroom.
“Okay, I understand,” she replied. “Keep a close eye on her, and don’t message me again. I don’t want Jingnan to see it.”
She had just finished typing when her other phone rang.
This is the cell phone she uses specifically to contact the Qin family.
Upon seeing the name on the screen, Pei Shasha's eyes flashed with disgust, and she answered the call with great reluctance.
"What's up?"
"What else do you want to ask me?" Qin Yu on the other end was also getting impatient. "When are you finally going to come over for the matching test?"
Pei Shasha stood up, bypassed the servants in the living room, and walked to a corner. She lowered her voice and sneered, "Heh, you're asking me? My dear brother, your sister-in-law's sincerity is clearly not enough!"
"You..." Qin Yu paused, slowing his speech, "Nuan Nuan's condition has worsened. Can't you even come and see her once?"
"I'm busy right now."
Do you want money?
Pei Shasha did not respond.
"I'll give you money," Qin Yu said coldly. "However much you want, I'll give you. I only hope you'll treat my daughter well!"
"This isn't about money..."
"I can agree to all your conditions!" Qin Yu emphasized. "Pei Shasha, I also hope you can keep your promise! You said you would save our daughter!"
Pei Shasha tried her best to cover the microphone and looked around warily.
She didn't want to make a scene at the Huo family, so she reluctantly agreed to Qin Yu's request.
"I'm really not available right now... Wait for me a moment, I'll be right there!"
At this moment, Fan Yawen walked into the living room with a smile, and Huo Jingnan behind her carried a plate of squirrel fish and placed it on the dining table.
"Niannian!" Fan Yawen called out enthusiastically, "Come and eat!"
Pei Shasha's expression was somewhat unnatural.
"I'm sorry, Auntie," she said, forcing a smile, "I...I suddenly remembered I have some work to finish, and I have to get there right away..."
"Oh, work?" Fan Yawen raised an eyebrow, then smiled and said, "It's nothing, you go ahead and do your thing. It's just a shame about this meal."
"Auntie, I'll definitely come over to have dinner with you as soon as I'm done with my work, okay?"
"Okay!" Fan Yawen took her hand. "Whatever you say! Let Jingnan go with you!"
However, Pei Shasha flatly refused: "No need!"
Huo Jingnan's eyes darkened, and his fists clenched tightly at his sides.
"I mean... Jingnan should stay home and keep you company." Pei Shasha stammered, "I've already been very rude, I really feel bad having Jingnan keep me company too!"
After saying goodbye to Fan Yawen, she hurriedly ran out the door.
Huo Jingnan was about to chase after her when Fan Yawen stopped him and gave a wink to her two trusted confidants on either side.
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