Qin Suisui leaned against the dining table, her eyebrows curved and her eyes gentle, looking at her senior brother Huo's busy figure with longing.
Huo Zhongyuan, with his back to her, suddenly spoke: "Junior Sister Qin, may I call you Sui Sui?"
"sure!"
Qin Suisui suddenly snapped back to reality, and her cheeks flushed slightly as she recalled her earlier rambling thoughts.
"Sui Sui, could you please put those two wine glasses on the table for me?"
Huo Zhongyuan readily agreed, and the sound of Sui Sui in his voice filled him with longing.
Qin Suisui's mood had never been so unpredictable. She arranged the wine glasses neatly according to her senior brother Huo's instructions.
An inexplicable emotion made her rearrange her wine glass again and again, feeling that the position of the glass was not right.
Huo Zhongyuan brought out the hot pot broth and saw her tilting her head and constantly arranging the ingredients.
He put down the hot pot base with great interest, put his hands in his pockets, leaned against the door frame, and looked at her quietly with a lazy and comfortable posture.
He chuckled softly, "Sui Sui, are you planning to arrange the wine glasses in a curve?"
His voice was deep and melodious, like the strains of a cello, and his eyes held a hint of humor.
Qin Suisui felt a flush on her cheeks. She wondered if it was just her sensitivity, but she felt that Senior Brother Huo's voice was laced with flirtation, and a long-lost sense of shyness washed over her.
His gaze swept over Qin Suisui's moist, slightly wide eyes, then lingered on her slightly parted red lips. The close proximity made Huo Zhongyuan's Adam's apple bob, and he could only force himself to look away: "Dinner is ready!"
The way Huo Shixiong avoided her gaze made Qin Suisui's heart beat with joy once again.
She pursed her lips slightly and sat down opposite Senior Brother Huo, trying to remain calm.
The bubbling broth in the hot pot, with its rich aroma, tantalized her taste buds.
Qin Suisui instantly felt hungry and looked up at Huo Zhongyuan with pleading eyes.
"We don't have enough time today, so we'll just have a simple hot pot this time. Next time, I'll cook your favorite southern dishes."
Seeing the longing in Qin Suisui's eyes, Huo Zhongyuan couldn't help but chuckle.
He has laughed countless times today. This peaceful and beautiful life was once his only wish, but now it is within reach, and he feels like he can have it.
"Mmm!" Qin Suisui agreed softly, then lowered her eyes and suddenly found it a little funny. How did she and Senior Brother Huo speed up their relationship and become so familiar that they could easily arrange their next meal?
Looking at the steaming hot pot on the table and the neatly arranged dishes, Qin Suisui was a little dazed. She looked up at her senior brother Huo across from her.
Wearing casual clothes, Senior Brother Huo is seen simmering vegetables in the sun, his face bathed in a soft glow under the light, creating a warm and alluring contrast with the snowflakes falling gently outside the French windows behind him.
Qin Suisui felt a pang of sadness. She lowered her eyes, pursed her lips, and suddenly wanted to laugh. If the aloof Senior Brother Huo knew that she had imagined him to be warm and approachable, would he laugh at her?
"Sui Sui, the vegetables are cooked, you can eat now!"
Once again, she heard Huo's deep, warm voice.
"Mmm!" Qin Suisui raised her eyes, her smile as bright as the stars.
She thoroughly enjoyed the meal.
"Senior Brother Huo, I hope to taste your cooking more often in the future. It's comparable to that of a five-star chef!"
Qin Suisui kept typing praise into Huo Zhongyuan's mind.
"You're welcome here anytime, if you'd like!"
Huo Zhongyuan's lips curled up slightly, his deep eyes carrying a faint smile.
He glanced at the wine in the decanter on the table; the air was already filled with the aroma of wine, and the timing was perfect.
He got up, poured two glasses, and walked over to Qin Suisui to hand them to her.
"Sui Sui, let's sit in the living room for a while."
"Um!"
Qin Suisui got up and took the wine glass from her senior brother. The two sat down in front of the French windows in the living room, facing the snowflakes falling all over the sky, with soft blues music playing in their ears.
Qin Suisui gently swirled the red wine in her hand, and the aroma alone made her feel slightly tipsy.
The two chatted and drank, and time flew by. Huo Zhongyuan glanced at her and saw that Sui Sui's cheeks were slightly flushed and her eyes were dazed; she was already a little drunk.
Huo Zhongyuan was mesmerized by the sight of the drunken beauty. It took him a while to come to his senses. He glanced at the time, but ultimately suppressed his reluctance and got up to pick up his coat.
"It's getting late. I'll take you home to rest for a while, and then I'll take you to the high-speed rail station this afternoon."
Perhaps because of the alcohol, Qin Suisui was no longer reserved at all, and she relaxed a bit, tilting her head and exuding an unconscious coquettish charm.
"Then I'll thank you, Senior Brother Huo!"
Huo Zhongyuan followed closely behind Qin Suisui, watching her walk ahead. Her figure was graceful, her steps light, and each step seemed to carry a rhythm, walking step by step into his heart.
Qin Suisui was unusually relaxed and had a strong urge to confide in others. After drinking, she was curious about everything around her, pointing at each item and expressing her opinions.
Huo Zhongyuan rarely saw Qin Suisui so lively and charming. He followed behind her with a relaxed posture, occasionally adding his own opinions after Qin Suisui finished speaking.
Only when the two stood in front of Qin Suisui's safety door did the overflowing dopamine return.
As Qin Suisui's rationality returned slightly after her escape, her cheeks burned, and she could hardly believe that she would let herself go like this.
She racked her brains trying to come up with an excuse.
"Senior Brother Huo! I can take the bus to the high-speed rail station by myself tonight. It's snowing outside, so you don't have to go through all that trouble."
Huo Zhongyuan looked at Qin Suisui, who was gradually regaining her senses, with a hint of regret, but his eyes still held a smile.
"I would be more than happy to take you to the high-speed rail station, Sui Sui, please give me this opportunity."
Qin Suisui looked up at Huo Zhongyuan's teasing gaze and nodded, feigning composure.
Huo Zhongyuan gently instructed, "Sui Sui, go back and rest for a while. Don't worry, I'll trust you when it's time."
"Um!"
After entering the room, Qin Suisui collapsed onto the bed, burying herself completely in the blankets. She could feel her heart pounding fiercely.
Sensing that Senior Brother Huo treated her differently, she couldn't hide her joy.
Since the betrayal that ended without a trace in college, she has never tried a new relationship. Whether during her school years or in the years since she started working, she has never lacked elite men who pursued her.
There are plenty of tall, handsome, and wealthy men among them.
Unfortunately, she cannot accept men of any other nationality as her partners, except for those from country Z.
Having not been in a relationship for five or six years, Huo Zhongyuan's sudden appearance perfectly matched all her aesthetic preferences.
She could sense that Senior Brother Huo was acting strangely towards her. She felt both scared and touched, and in her haste, she was as helpless as someone who had never been in love before.
The more she thought about it, the more excited she became. She couldn't help but bury herself deep in the pillow, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up in a smile.
Her pleasant mood and slight tipsiness helped her fall asleep quickly.
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