Huo Junyu had just finished eating that skewer of grilled chicken wings when he glanced at him sideways, wishing he could stab him with the bamboo skewer!
"Mom was absolutely right about you."
Huo Junyang was stunned. "What?"
Huo Junyu squeezed out two words through gritted teeth: "Pretentious!"
After saying that, he got up and left to find Huo Jingnan and the others.
The second young master stood there, completely bewildered. But looking into the distance, it was quite lively, and his love for excitement stirred within him.
He smiled, picked up his pen, and sketched the scene.
He only drew outlines for everyone else, but when he drew someone, he drew each stroke carefully, making that person stand out from the sketch.
*
With everything settled, it's time for Huo Jingnan and Pei Nian's wedding to take place.
Huo Junyu also wanted to do his part, so he stayed at home for the past two days, discussing with his parents and carefully planning for his good brother.
“Jingnan and Niannian both prefer quiet, so the event doesn’t need to be too big; small and beautiful is best.” Huo Zhixing rummaged through the box and took out a lot of treasures to prepare as congratulatory gifts. Jiang Can immediately took a fancy to a set of pink pearl jewelry.
"This is great, it will definitely suit Nian Nian!"
“Mom,” Huo Junyu paused, “wasn’t this a gift from Grandpa? I remember this kind of pearl is a specialty of the waters around the South China Sea.”
“Yes, but…” Jiang Can rolled her eyes, “Pink is too delicate, how old is your mother? It’s long past the point of being inappropriate!”
"Who said that!" Huo Zhixing immediately retorted, reaching out to put away the pearl jewelry, but Jiang Can slapped his hand.
"I gave this to Niannian, why are you getting involved!"
"Let's give her the other set, you keep this one!"
"Why……"
The two then engaged in another struggle, and in the end, Huo Zhixing was defeated.
Huo Junyu smiled. His father had never been able to compete with his mother in his entire life, and his mother had always kept his father firmly under her thumb.
"Alright, alright, I'll give it to you then." Huo Zhixing smiled and glanced at Jiang Can. "I'll buy you even better ones later!"
Huo Junyu coughed lightly twice.
Not bringing Jiang Mianmian along today was a real mistake. It's not nice to be eating dog food all by myself!
Jiang Can spent some more time choosing, then picked out a few more gifts and put them all in a small, exquisite box.
"Now everything's complete." She chuckled, looking at her son. "By the way, what did you prepare for Jingnan and Niannian?"
"You don't need to worry about Mianmian's and my share," Huo Junyu said with a smile. "As for Yangyang, I guess he doesn't have much free time right now."
What has he been busy with lately?
"Busy saying goodbye to the past," Huo Junyu said casually.
Huo Zhixing and Jiang Can exchanged a glance and immediately understood. It was probably that the kid's old problem had relapsed, and he was still stuck in the shadow of Lu Ran.
"Dad, Mom," Huo Junyu said seriously, "Should we... really find a psychologist to see him?"
Huo Zhixing frowned. "What are you looking for? Just beat them up!"
Jiang Can gave him a reproachful look, but still sided with her husband. "Your dad is right, your brother has had too many good days!"
“Exactly!” Huo Zhixing continued, “This kid was spoiled by his whole family since he was a child. His growth process was too smooth, so he thought that the whole world would spoil him when he grew up!”
"Actually, this world is full of storms," Jiang Can sighed. "He backed down after meeting Lu Ran once. What will he do if he meets a second or third one?"
"No, no!" Huo Junyu hurriedly said, "I think Zhijin treats him very well..."
"That's why we can't hold them back!" Huo Zhixing emphasized.
"ah?"
“Yes,” Jiang Can nodded, “Your father and your Uncle Bai are brothers who have risked their lives for each other, sworn brothers! If Yangyang delays the weaving of brocade, how can we face the Bai family?”
"I think we should just call off this engagement. I'll go talk to Lao Bai! That brat Yangyang, he really doesn't live up to my reputation!"
"Okay, honey, let's do it this way! It's better for both families to lose face now than to ruin a good girl's life!"
"right!"
"Well……"
Huo Junyu was stunned.
I originally brought up Huo Junyang's matter to get my parents' advice, but who would have thought... they would directly reject the engagement.
Huo Junyu's face remained expressionless, though he was covered in sweat.
Just as he was racking his brains trying to figure out how to turn the tables on Huo Junyang, Jiang Can picked up her bag and walked out.
Huo Zhixing hurriedly changed his shoes and followed.
"Mom and Dad?" Huo Junyu was taken aback. "Where are you two going?"
Jiang Can walked quickly, already outside waiting for the driver to bring the car, without answering her son. Huo Zhixing chuckled behind her and whispered to his son, "I'll go with your mother to look at the shop!"
What kind of shop?
"Your mom wants to open a coffee shop again, doesn't she!"
Huo Junyu was even more confused.
Why would Mom need to go out and find a shop? We have plenty of spare rooms and shops at home!
“You don’t understand,” Huo Zhixing straightened his tie. “You only feel a sense of accomplishment when you go out and work hard to find it yourself!”
Huo Junyu pursed his lips, speechless.
If I'm not mistaken, after finding a shop, Dad will have to continue working for Mom, not only responsible for shop design and decoration, purchasing and sorting goods, and serving customers, but also for planting purple irises all over the yard.
*
Two years have passed in the blink of an eye.
Huo Jiayuan is already a kindergarten student. Like her parents, she is smart, quick-witted, calm and clever, and sometimes she can even spout many philosophical sayings from her mouth.
For example, while playing with her second uncle, she would catch him, who was still unmarried, and say, "It's very immoral to make a girl who likes you wait so long!"
Huo Junyang blushed and his eyes widened.
"Brother, you have to do something about her!"
Huo Junyu calmly squatted down and smiled gently at his daughter, "Then, Yuan Yuan, what do you think is the best way to end this 'immoral' behavior?"
Huo Jiayuan pouted and said loudly, word by word, "I've decided to introduce our kindergarten's PE teacher to Aunt Zhijin!"
"puff……"
Huo Junyang almost couldn't catch his breath.
When he looked up, he saw the father and daughter laughing heartily.
When Huo Junyu picked up Xiao Yuanyuan, the little princess was still nestled on her father's shoulder, saying to Huo Junyang in her childish voice:
"Second Uncle, please have Aunt Zhijin pick me up tomorrow!"
"The PE teacher stands at the door every day!"
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