Chapter 391 The Mistress of the Huo Family, a Symbol of Status
The next day, when Tang Xiaoya woke up, she felt like her body was falling apart, and her lower body was burning hot.
She hadn't expected it to be so painful. She cried halfway through, saying she didn't want to continue.
But Yan Jin's arrow was already on the bowstring, and she had no choice but to release it.
When he learned it was her first time, he became much gentler, but her tears almost melted his heart.
He gently coaxed her, kissing every inch of her skin, until she finally managed to stop crying.
Later, they did it again, and she said she wanted to be on top.
She didn't know what such boldness meant.
Yan Jin escorted her upstairs, and she immediately became a crybaby, wanting to leave right then and there.
Finally, Yan Jin carried her to the bathroom and soaked her in the water, which eased her discomfort and coaxed her to finish...
Tang Xiaoya looked at the handsome man beside her, her heart pounding. She had no time to appreciate him, and secretly put on her clothes and ran away.
Today is Lunar New Year's Eve.
Tang Xiaoya buried herself in the blankets in her dormitory.
Everything that happened with Yan Jin last night felt like a dream, making her feel somewhat unreal.
If she hadn't been in pain, she wouldn't have believed that she had actually slept with him.
I don't want to sleep with him anymore.
It's so painful.
...
On the other side, Qingning woke up naturally, had lunch, and then Huo Shenyuan drove her to the Fu family's old residence.
The Fu family home is really lively tonight.
The old house was decorated with festive red lanterns inside and out, and every corner was filled with the atmosphere of the New Year.
The large round table in the restaurant, which could seat twenty people, was already laden with a dazzling array of dishes, including delicacies from land and sea.
Gu Xingnian couldn't wait any longer and plunged into the kitchen to make dumplings with the chef.
A short while later, Qingning arrived and joined them.
The two girls huddled together, bickering while busily working, filling the kitchen with laughter.
Fu Beichen leaned against the kitchen doorway, watching the two boisterous figures inside. His usually tense lips softened considerably.
He was wearing a dark gray turtleneck cashmere sweater, which made his figure appear even taller and more slender.
Just then, my phone started vibrating in my pocket.
He glanced at the screen; it was a call from Lu Qinglin.
Fu Beichen turned around and walked subtly to the garden outside.
"explain."
His voice was very low, instantly losing all warmth.
On the other end of the phone, Lu Qinglin's voice was urgent and deep.
"Venom Island spotted! Guess who else I saw? Mu Yanchen!"
Fu Beichen was startled. Lu Qinglin continued,
"Their target this time is the Fu family and Helis."
"They smuggled a lot of heavy weapons onto the island. Those bastards are trying to wipe us out in one fell swoop!"
Fu Beichen's eyes suddenly darkened.
"Just keep an eye on it, don't alert them."
His voice was cold and emotionless, carrying an unquestionable command.
"I'll come to see you in a few days."
After saying that, he hung up the phone immediately, his brows furrowing deeply.
He unlocked his phone again, his fingertips flying across the screen as he dialed several numbers in quick succession, each one brief and impactful.
There can be no mistakes in this battle. He absolutely cannot allow anything to happen to Niannian again.
Gu Xingnian ran over, holding a small bowl and chopsticks in his hand, and put his arm around her waist.
"It's done so quickly?"
"Mmm, I made these myself. Try them, are they good?" She fed him the dumplings.
Fu Beichen chewed for a moment and nodded. "Delicious. Everything my wife makes is delicious."
Fu Beichen kissed her on the cheek.
Gu Xingnian smiled sweetly, her eyes filled with happiness.
“This is the second New Year’s Eve you’ve spent with me. Last year was in the capital, when Yu Yu was still in your belly.” He gently stroked her hair. “I hope you’ll be with me every New Year’s Eve from now on.”
After saying that, he couldn't resist giving her a quick peck on the lips.
Gu Xingnian pinched his chin and teased, "As long as you're good, I'll spend every year with you from now on."
"Mrs. Fu, it's so good to have you." He patted her head and led her into the living room.
Sheng Tingxiao and Si Li arrived, carrying seven or eight boxes of gifts.
"Big brother, sister-in-law is here." Gu Xingnian walked over.
"Yes. Your sister-in-law likes lively atmospheres." Sheng Tingxiao turned his head to look at Si Li, his eyes full of doting affection.
Gu Xingnian said to Fu Beichen, "You keep your older brother company while he drinks tea."
Then she pulled Sili aside and asked, "Would you like to make dumplings with them?"
Si Li's eyes lit up. "Is that okay? We also make dumplings on New Year's Eve in Chuancheng."
"Okay, come on." Gu Xingnian took her hand and led her to the kitchen.
Fu Beichen led Sheng Tingxiao into the garden for a smoke.
Fu Beichen looked at him and said, "After the New Year, I will be leaving for a few days. I hope you can take good care of the Fu family and Niannian."
"Take care of your own wife." Sheng Tingxiao glanced at him, then asked, "What happened?"
Fu Beichen exhaled a puff of smoke but said nothing.
"If you really consider me your older brother, then don't hide it from me."
...
The family enjoyed a happy dinner together.
Fu Shihong sat in the main seat and prepared large red envelopes for everyone. In the side hall, there was another table for servants and another table for bodyguards.
Everything seemed calm and peaceful, and everyone was enjoying themselves.
But a grand conspiracy is brewing in the distance.
Qingning ate half of it and then ran off, saying there was an urgent matter at school.
Actually, she went to the Huo family.
At this moment, Madam Huo sat at the empty dining table, her eyes red-rimmed.
The Huo family mansion is truly magnificent, but the number of people living there is rather small.
Huo Shenyuan's parents died unexpectedly, which was related to a dispute with his second uncle over the family property.
Therefore, in a fit of anger, Madam Huo expelled her second uncle's family from the Huo family, forbidding them from ever setting foot in Haicheng again.
Her only thought was of her grandson, Huo Shenyuan, but unfortunately, he wasn't there on this special day.
Although the young man had just called back and asked about her well-being for a long time, she still couldn't stop wiping away tears after hanging up.
The housekeeper felt sorry for Qingning and secretly made a phone call to her.
When Qingning appeared at the Huo family home with gifts, the worry on Old Madam Huo's face instantly vanished.
The old man grabbed her hand, and his whole demeanor brightened.
"Come, Qingning, quickly try our Huo family's dishes and see if they can compare to the Fu family's?"
Old Madam Huo was incredibly hospitable, constantly piling food into Qingning's bowl until it was almost a small mountain.
"Thank you, Madam." Qingning nodded obediently, picked up a piece of chicken, and put it in her mouth.
Her eyes lit up, and she praised him generously.
"Mmm, it's so delicious!"
"This chicken with egg white and shrimp balls are simply the best I've ever eaten, bar none!"
Old Madam Huo couldn't stop laughing. "Eat more if you like it. Look how thin you are."
"Madam, please eat too." Qingning picked up the serving chopsticks and placed a piece of fish on the old lady's plate.
"Good, good." The old lady tasted it and found it to be quite delicious.
Qingning, her little face chubby from eating, suddenly looked up and asked without any hesitation:
"Madam, these dishes are so delicious. If we can't finish them, can I take them home?"
"Of course!" Madam Huo's smile deepened. "If you like it, come often, and I'll have the kitchen prepare different dishes for you."
That look in her eyes was like a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law, becoming more and more satisfied the more she looked.
No, it's the grandmother looking at her granddaughter-in-law and feeling an increasing affection for her the more she looks at her
"Mmm, okay!" Qingning nodded frantically like a chick pecking at rice.
While eating, Madam Huo suddenly put down her chopsticks and sighed softly.
"I wonder if that brat Shen Yuan has had dinner yet."
"Over the years, he has single-handedly supported such a large Huo family business. It has been too difficult for him. This is the first time he has not come home for New Year's Eve. In the past, no matter which country he was in or how late it was, he would fly back."
Qingning understood that the old man was missing his grandson again.
She put down her chopsticks and leaned over to comfort her softly, "Madam, don't be sad. Maybe he'll suddenly appear in front of you when you wake up tomorrow."
"Come on, let's eat first. It's not worth it to ruin your health by starving yourself."
"Okay, fine." Old Madam Huo was coaxed and picked up her chopsticks again.
Qingning told several jokes from the internet, which made the old lady laugh so hard she almost cried.
The housekeeper stood by, watching this heartwarming scene, and quietly recorded a video on his phone before sending it.
Huo Shenyuan was alone in the empty hotel suite at this moment.
He didn't touch a single bite of the food on the table.
The phone dinged.
He clicked on the video, and in the video, the girl was smiling sweetly and telling jokes in a vivid way, making her grandmother laugh heartily.
A slight smile unconsciously curved his cold lips.
This girl is really capable; she's got her grandmother completely under her thumb.
He really wanted to marry her right away, immediately.
After the meal, Madam Huo gestured to the housekeeper to bring over a sandalwood tray.
On the tray lay a mutton-fat white jade seal, its texture warm and smooth, clearly a priceless heirloom.
Old Madam Huo picked up the seal and gently placed it in Qingning's hand.
The seal felt slightly cool to the touch, and at the bottom were two seal script characters: "Huo Shi".
These two words represent the supreme power and trust of the Huo family.
"Qingning, please accept this. Consider it a betrothal gift from the Huo family."
"This seal is a symbol of the identity of the Huo family's mistress."
Madam Huo's tone was gentle, yet carried an undeniable solemnity.
Qingning was completely stunned, her mind went blank, and she couldn't quite react.
"Child, are you willing to marry Shen Yuan of our family?" Old Madam Huo held her hand and asked again.
Qingning snapped out of her daze, looked at the old man's expectant eyes, and nodded heavily.
"Madam, I love Shen Yuan, and I will marry him."
As soon as she finished speaking, Old Madam Huo's eyes instantly reddened.
"That's great, that's wonderful. Here, this is yours from now on."
"Grandma is getting old. From now on, you'll be the only one to keep her company."
"Madam, you will live to be a hundred years old. Shen Yuan and I will come back to spend every New Year's Eve with you from now on."
"Still calling me Madam?" Old Madam Huo patted the back of her hand.
Qingning understood immediately and called out clearly and earnestly, "Grandma."
"Yes!" The old lady responded with great satisfaction.
After chatting with the old lady for a while, Qingning got up to say goodbye.
She didn't take that valuable seal.
She said she would ask her grandmother to hand it to her personally on her wedding day.
Old Madam Huo held her tightly, unwilling to let go.
The housekeeper neatly packed the dishes she had previously requested to be packed into an elegant basket, and then specially arranged for a driver to deliver them to her.
Soon, Qingning arrived at the door of Huo Shenyuan's presidential suite and rang the doorbell.
The door was suddenly pulled open, and a strong force dragged her inside, slamming her against a warm, firm chest.
Qingning broke free from his embrace, opened the basket like a treasure, and placed boxed meals on the table.
"Come and eat, it's the Huo family's reunion dinner! I packed it for you, it's super delicious, and it's still hot!"
The next second, Huo Shenyuan pulled her into his arms from behind, his arms tightening around her.
"Qingning, thank you." His voice was slightly hoarse.
Qingning looked up at him and blinked. "Thank me for what? I didn't do anything. I even went to your house for a meal."
"Don't just stand there, come and eat."
She pulled Huo Shenyuan to sit down at the table.
"But I want to eat you more." He lowered his head, his hot breath brushing against her lips, about to kiss her.
"Not today." Qingning held up her finger and blocked his lips. "Wait until 2 a.m., and I'll take you somewhere."
These past few days, she's made love to him many times, and her energy is recovering at an astonishing rate. She's ready to take him to sea with her.
"Two in the morning?" He raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "You want to rape me?"
"Oh, you know that? Come on, eat!" Qingning smiled and pressed him back into his chair.
Huo Shenyuan pulled her into his arms and made her sit on his lap.
"Let's eat together."
"If I eat any more, I'll turn into a little fat pig." Qingning laughed and patted her round belly.
"I don't mind." Huo Shenyuan chuckled, picked up a piece of chicken with egg white and fed it to her.
The two cuddled and snuggled together until 2 a.m.
"This is a New Year's gift for you." Qingning magically produced a black bracelet and personally put it on his wrist.
The bracelet is adorned with a red and a blue stone, each about the size of a peanut, with a peculiar texture.
"Thank you, I like it very much." Huo Shenyuan lowered his head and placed a kiss on her forehead.
"This is for you." Huo Shenyuan also conjured a sapphire necklace and personally put it around her neck.
Qingning smiled, her eyebrows curving upwards. "Let's go do something exciting."
She took his hand and winked at him mysteriously.
The next second, the two disappeared into thin air from the room.
When they reappeared, Huo Shenyuan found himself and her in a deep blue seabed.
She was surrounded by a faint blue light, and I was also enveloped in the same halo.
His heart skipped a beat, and he instinctively gripped her hand tightly.
Damn it, he wasn't wearing any diving gear at all!
Qingning turned to look at him and silently mouthed, "Don't be nervous, you can breathe, try."
Huo Shenyuan tried to inhale with some skepticism, and was surprised to find that the cold seawater did not rush into his lungs; he could really breathe freely here.
This is amazing!
He looked down, and the bracelet on his wrist was now shimmering with two faint lights, one red and one blue.
Qingning pulled him to a huge underwater iceberg.
With a gentle wave of her hand, the entire iceberg instantly shimmered with a brilliant blue light, illuminating the deep sea as bright as day.
This place is like a blue sci-fi world that only exists in our imagination.
Qingning turned around, smiled at him, and mouthed again, "Kiss me."
Huo Shenyuan no longer hesitated, put his arm around her waist, and lowered his head to kiss her.
In an instant, the blue energy from the iceberg surged out continuously, flowing into Qingning's body and tightly enveloping the two of them.
Huo Shenyuan felt a cool and refreshing sensation spread throughout his body. He was unaware that all the wounds on his body were being rapidly healed by a super-powerful repair factor.
Before long, the mask he had worn for so long began to melt and peel off in the blue light.
A face of unparalleled handsomeness, capable of captivating all beings, was revealed.
Qingning slowly opened her eyes and stared intently at the familiar and longed-for handsome face before her.
Her Huo Shenyuan is back...
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