Huo Yunchao brought warm water and wiped Xue Qiandai's forehead, face, arms, and legs again and again. But Xue Qiandai didn't get better at all. Her body was burning hot, but she was freezing cold and almost delirious with fever.
Moreover, she was talking nonsense.
"Dad, don't leave me. Mom doesn't want me anymore, you can't just ignore me."
"Beautiful Huo, please don't love anyone else. I promise I'll never throw a tantrum again. I'll be good, I'll change everything."
The woman, who had once been unrestrained and arrogant and vowed never to change, now displayed nothing but vulnerability and helplessness. She clung to Huo Yunchao's arm, burying herself in his embrace as if it were her only safe haven.
Huo Yunchao had a bold idea.
He went to the bathroom to take a cold shower, and then hugged the small stove to his chest.
It was early spring, and the capital was still chilly. Although the Xue family lived in a warm, spring-like climate year-round, taking a cold shower could still cause a cold. Fortunately, Huo Yunchao was from the south and was used to taking cold showers.
This happened several times, and Xue Qiandai's fever finally broke in the middle of the night. When she regained consciousness, she found herself pinned down on top of a beautiful woman.
How magnificent!
She craved his scent; the longing she felt after more than a month apart filled the room as if it were tangible.
"Beautiful Huo, am I dreaming? How did you get here?"
The voice was very soft, like a whisper.
Huo Yunchao felt a chill, touched her forehead, and breathed a sigh of relief. "Silly Dai Dai, you called me over. Are you still feeling unwell?"
chuckles drifted through the night. The curtains weren't fully drawn, and a sliver of light shone through the Xue family's enormous glass windows, illuminating Huo Meiren's smooth forehead—a truly captivating sight. "I told you, you're my cure. I'm cured as soon as you're here."
Huo Yunchao grabbed her fidgeting hands and pulled her into his arms. "Dai Dai, do you know how scared you were tonight? I never want to experience something like this again. I was wrong last time. I shouldn't have lent my computer to so many people, and I shouldn't have yelled at you over the data. I should have called you afterwards to talk to you. I love you, and I'll never leave you no matter what. You'll see what I do next, okay?"
"Yes, you're already taking action. I can feel it." The girl's voice trailed off, carrying a hint of something more.
Huo Yunchao sat up abruptly, recalling the time he and Qin Shu watched the movie, feeling incredibly embarrassed. He was, after all, a young man, inexperienced in such matters. "Dai Dai, you sleep a little longer, I'll go to the living room."
Xue Qiandai, barefoot, wrapped her arms around him from behind, pressing tightly against his back. "My beauty, don't go. I don't want to be alone. I want to give you the world, my heart, my everything. Do you want it?"
She spoke slowly, each word deliberate and deliberate, but it was all filled with love.
Huo Yunchao stroked her hair, "Dai Dai, be good. I'll wait until you recover, and I hope to receive your father's blessing."
Xue Qiandai then learned about the brief phone call between her father and Huo Meiren.
Xue Qiandai pulled Huo Yunchao to the living room, where an enormous glass panel, made of the same material as the Louvre Pyramid, bathed the room in the glow of night and the splendor of the city, creating a truly dreamlike space.
“My beauty, this glass is exceptionally clear. You can see the outside world clearly, but people in other skyscrapers can’t see you. I want to be here, in the most romantic corner of this city, surrounded by neon lights and starlight, with you.”
She tiptoed and kissed the corner of his mouth.
"Dai Dai, be a good girl."
If there's really no deterrent effect...
Xue Qiandai ignored him and held his fingers tightly. "If we're really together, you'll never leave me again. Promise me, Chao-ge."
Huo Yunchao had always thought that a girl like Xue Qiandai, with such a rich emotional history, must be an experienced woman. He was also very open-minded about this and didn't mind. But that night, when she passionately called out "Brother Chao," he realized that it was also her first time.
The girl was really just playing around before; all her seriousness, expectations, and the best of everything were reserved for him.
It may be a brief taste, but love itself is beautiful enough.
Thoughts swirled, and Xue Qiande came back to reality. Jian Yan had already given Yu Xue a massage.
"And then what?" Jian Yan was deeply upset by the abrupt end of the story.
Xue Qiandai smiled and picked up her bag. "To find out what happens next, stay tuned for the next chapter."
This meant she had to come with her again next time. Jian Yan was quite impressed; Xue Qiandai was surprised that her rival wanted to bring her along.
Two girls came out, and Yuan Mu eagerly awaited their arrival.
"I've made a reservation at a nearby Cantonese restaurant, Dai Dai, is that alright?"
He knew that the Xue family's ancestral home was Chaoshan, and they always had a fondness for Cantonese cuisine.
Xue Qiandai didn't mind; Cantonese cuisine was exquisite, small in size, and expensive, perfect for ripping people off. In any case, she really wanted to rip off Yuan Mu right now.
The three of them chose a private room and ordered some signature dishes and desserts.
"Xiaoyan, how's your autumn clothes coming along?" Yuan Mu asked.
“The women’s clothing samples are all done, and we have a concept for the men’s clothing as well,” Jian Yan glanced at Xue Qiandai. “Dai Dai, I’d like to discuss with you whether we should go to the factory to take a look and determine the production volume, so we can have some control over the craftsmanship and quality. Besides, you’ve never been to the factory before.”
Yes, the production scale is indeed debatable; they don't have much money and can't afford to invest blindly. Besides, Xue Qiandai is also very curious about the factory. "Where is our factory?"
“Xiaoshan, Hangzhou,” Jian Yan replied. “It’s my hometown. Many people in the town are involved in garment processing.”
Xue Qiandai's eyes darted around. Xiaoshan is very close to Yiwu, so wouldn't that mean she could meet her beauty in Jiangnan? "Great idea! Let's settle in and then head to Jiangnan."
The dishes were served, and Xue Qiandai dialed Jin Heng's number in front of Yuan Mu.
Answered instantly.
"Dai Dai!" Unable to hide her joy, "You finally called me! This is the first time you've been so proactive. I'm so happy."
Although it wasn't projected outwards, Yuan Mu could still hear it clearly. This was completely different from the aloof and unapproachable Jin Heng he was in front of Hua Se.
Xue Qiandai didn't want to exchange too many pleasantries with him, and said, "President Jin, I have a... friend. The Insider magazine wants to interview you. You public figures are the best form of publicity for your companies, so you should maintain appropriate exposure. Now that the media is reporting on you, isn't that perfect?"
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone. "Dai Dai, if you ask me to accept it, I will. I don't like being told what to do or not to do, but you are an exception."
Xue Qiandai rubbed her temples; this sudden confession was giving her a headache. "How about this, send me your assistant's phone number, and I'll have him schedule an appointment with them. Best wishes for your business to grow bigger and bigger!"
"I'll invite you for tea next time... *beep beep beep*"
She hung up the phone impatiently and waved her phone, "Done."
Yuan Mu was overjoyed. The matter that had been giving him a headache for so long was actually resolved by Xue Qiandai with just one phone call. He said with difficulty, "Thank you."
“Be nicer to my Jian.” Xue Qiandai said bluntly, picking up a rice noodle roll.
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