Chapter 376 He really is her Huo Shenyuan
Qingning was about to remove his mask when, unexpectedly, his large hand grabbed hers and pulled her onto his lap.
This pose is too suggestive.
He kissed her relentlessly and lifted up her shirt.
"Stop right now..." Qingning was frantic.
But where was his reason? Every cell in his body was screaming for her…
"Stop." Qingning suddenly closed her eyes and uttered a single word.
When she opened her eyes, everything stopped; Huo Shenyuan did not move again.
With trembling hands, she carefully and gently peeled off the mask from his earlobe.
The sight of the battered, grotesque face before her made her pupils shrink.
Her tears flowed uncontrollably.
He really was her Shen Yuan.
Her Huo Shenyuan.
Her small hand gently traced the uneven scars, her heart aching with pain.
Then, she reached out and unbuttoned his shirt, revealing a large, shocking patch of wound where not a single patch of healthy flesh could be found.
Given his injuries, just how much pain did he endure?
It must have taken a lot of courage for him to put on this mask and appear in front of her.
She hated that she didn't have the power to help him restore his appearance for the time being.
She cupped his face in her hands and gently placed a tearful kiss on it.
After a long while, she gently helped him put on the mask, restoring him to his normal state.
"Qingning".
He called her name instinctively and then bent down to kiss her.
This time, Qingning didn't hide anymore, but responded to him warmly, though tears kept falling.
"Knock knock".
A knock suddenly sounded on the door, and Qingning instantly sprang up from him.
The driver, Xiao Yu, came in. "I heard that President Huo had drunk too much, and Assistant Xia asked me to take you home."
"Okay, let's help him up." Qingning quickly wiped away her tears and said.
"Qingning".
Huo Shenyuan continued to call her name.
Xiao Yu also noticed that something was wrong between the two. Assistant Li seemed to be crying, and her clothes were a little disheveled. Could it be that President Huo had bullied her?
Qingning quickly helped open the door.
Back at the villa, Qingning insisted on making him some hangover tea and carefully fed it to him before letting Xiao Yu take her home.
She got out of the car when she arrived at the Sheng family's gate.
They walked to a corner where there were no surveillance cameras and simply disappeared.
The next second, she appeared in his room, wiping his sweat and feeding him water.
Finally, she lay down next to him, nestled in his arms, and slept for half the night.
They didn't leave until dawn...
When Huo Shenyuan woke up, it was already bright outside the window.
He sat up, his head still buzzing from the throbbing pain in his forehead.
Stepping into the bathroom, warm water poured over his head. When he saw the hideous scars on his body, he felt as if he wanted to gouge out his own eyes.
When we left, the driver, Xiao Yu, had already started the car and was waiting on the side.
Huo Shenyuan sat in the back seat, rubbing his temples wearily, and asked in a hoarse voice.
"You were the one who took me home yesterday?"
"yes."
Xiao Yu glanced at him in the rearview mirror and gave a serious report.
"But Assistant Li is here too, and she even thoughtfully made you some tea to help with your hangover."
Assistant Li?
Qingning?
Huo Shenyuan stopped moving.
Why would she come?
Fragmented images flashed through his mind: warm breath, soft touch, and tender moments of him lowering his head to kiss him.
Did he kiss her?
This realization sent a shiver down his spine. He looked up abruptly, his sharp gaze fixed on Xiao Yu.
Did you see anything?
Xiao Yu was startled by his sudden reaction. After a moment of stunned silence, she stammered her reply.
"I... when I saw Assistant Li in the private room, his eyes were red, as if he had been crying, and... and his clothes were a little disheveled."
Damn it!
Huo Shenyuan roared, his clenched fist slamming into the leather seat in front of him with boundless rage.
The dull thud startled Xiao Yu, causing his hand to tremble. The car narrowly missed the edge of the green belt.
Huo Shenyuan picked up his phone and dialed a number.
As soon as the call connected, he spoke in an unquestionable, commanding tone.
"be right back."
Xia Dong on the other end of the phone immediately responded.
"Mr. Huo, I'm on my way back and will be at the company soon."
"There's something I need you to do."
...
Huo Shenyuan gave a few brief instructions and then hung up the phone.
His face was so somber it could drip water.
Back in his top-floor CEO office, he sat behind his large desk, but found himself completely unable to concentrate.
He couldn't focus on the words on the document; his mind was a jumbled mess, filled with images from last night.
I don't know if I gave myself away last night.
She... probably wouldn't recognize herself.
Just as she was feeling agitated, there was a knock on the office door, and Qingning walked in carrying a cup of coffee.
"Good morning, Mr. Huo."
She greeted him with a bright smile, her face radiant with sunshine, showing no sign that she had been bullied.
Huo Shenyuan's gaze fell on her, and his Adam's apple bobbed.
"Did you take me home last night?"
"Um."
Qingning placed the coffee beside him and nodded calmly.
She leaned forward and blinked as she asked.
"I'll also make you some tea to help with your hangover, is there a reward for that?"
Her eyes sparkled as she stared at him without any hesitation.
Since he didn't want to reveal his identity, she would cooperate with his act.
However, knowing that the man she cared about was right beside her filled her with uncontrollable joy.
It turns out that even with a different face, you can still love someone very, very much.
Just like how he loved Jiang Cheng back then.
"Did I... say anything inappropriate, or do anything excessive?"
Huo Shenyuan picked up the coffee cup but didn't drink it. Instead, he gently rubbed the inside of the cup with his fingertips, cautiously probing for the coffee.
"You...keep calling my name."
Qingning looked at his feigned composure and slowly approached him, her voice soft and gentle.
Do you... like me?
She stretched out her slender fingers, gently hooked his tie, and pulled it slightly towards herself.
Sure enough, Huo Shenyuan's eyes instantly darkened, becoming unfathomable.
"Smack!"
He suddenly raised his hand and slammed it hard on the table, the loud noise startling Qingning.
"Stay away from me! Men and women shouldn't touch each other!"
He growled angrily, his eyes full of warning.
"Don't forget, you're my sister-in-law!"
Looking at his exasperated expression, Qingning suddenly wanted to laugh.
They're putting on quite a serious act.
The more he acted this way, the more she wanted to tease him.
"But why did you call my name?"
Instead of backing down, she took another step forward and lowered her voice.
"Aren't you afraid your older brother will find out and break your legs?"
You misheard me, I didn't call your name.
Huo Shenyuan spoke each word with utmost seriousness, as if he were trying to persuade her, and also as if he were trying to persuade himself.
Just then, there was another knock on the office door.
"Enter."
Xia Dong pushed open the door and entered, followed by a beautiful woman who looked pure and lovely.
"Mr. Huo, as soon as Miss Qingling returned, she kept asking to see you, so I brought her here."
Pure and ethereal?
Huo Shenyuan's expression changed instantly, and his voice softened several degrees when speaking to the beautiful woman.
"come over."
The beautiful woman named Qingling immediately walked over with a smile and sat directly on Huo Shenyuan's lap in a very natural and intimate manner.
Let me introduce myself.
Huo Shenyuan raised his hand to put his arm around Qingling's waist, but his gaze was fixed on Qingning as he introduced her earnestly.
“This is my girlfriend, Zhao Qingling. Last night, I called out her name.”
Is it really necessary?
They even specially hired a stand-in to act in the scene.
Qingning found it amusing, but showed no anger or annoyance on her face. Instead, she gave Zhao Qingling a standard smile.
"Mr. Huo's girlfriend is really beautiful."
"Get out." Huo Shenyuan waved his hand impatiently.
Just as Xia Dong and Qing Ning were about to turn and leave, he suddenly called out again.
"etc."
His gaze fell on Xia Dong, but his words carried a deliberate provocation.
"Assistant Xia, could you go and buy me two boxes of family planning supplies? I'll need them tonight."
"Oh? Okay, okay."
Xia Dong was sweating profusely.
My boss, isn't this a bit too much?
Qingning didn't pause in her steps, only glancing at them indifferently before walking out expressionlessly.
Need it tonight?
Sure.
She'll go watch the game tonight.
......
It's almost time to leave work.
The people in the president's office left one after another.
Huo Shenyuan didn't move. He leaned back in his expensive leather chair, his long fingers tapping the table absently.
He looked up and his gaze fell on Qingning, who was packing her things not far away.
"Xiao Yu".
He dialed the driver's number, his voice neither too loud nor too soft, but loud enough for Qingning to hear clearly.
"Go pick up Miss Zhao Qingling."
"Yes, take us to Moonlight Restaurant."
He hung up the phone, his gaze still fixed on Qingning, a cryptic smile playing on his lips.
"Qingning".
He spoke again.
"Go order a large bouquet of flowers and have it delivered to the Moonlight Restaurant."
"Remember, use the brightest red roses."
Qingning raised her head and looked at him expressionlessly.
"Okay, Mr. Huo."
Moonlight Restaurant.
The melodious piano music, the flickering candlelight.
Qingning stood at the restaurant entrance, clutching a huge bouquet of red roses that almost completely enveloped her.
I spotted the window seat immediately.
Huo Shenyuan wore a well-tailored black suit that evening, and his figure was upright.
He was facing away from her, listening with a smile to the woman opposite him speaking.
The woman named Zhao Qingling smiled sweetly and reached out to touch his arm.
The scene was so beautiful, it was like an idol drama come to life.
Qingning walked over without changing her expression.
"Mr. Huo."
She placed the flowers in the empty space next to her, the wrapping paper of the bouquet making a rustling sound.
"The flowers you requested."
Huo Shenyuan then lazily turned his head and glanced at her.
"Just leave it there."
His tone was indifferent, and then he reached out and grasped Zhao Qingling's small hand.
She knew perfectly well that it was all an act for her.
But the dull, aching feeling in my chest couldn't lie.
She didn't say anything, and turned to leave.
The next day, Qingning came to the office, holding a large bouquet of bright red roses.
Xia Dong walked over and asked, "Qingning, these roses are so beautiful, who sent them?"
Qingning smiled and said, "I bought it myself."
"I don't believe it. It must have been given to me by some handsome guy." Xia Dong smiled.
Huo Shenyuan's eyes flickered as he watched her holding a large bouquet of roses, beaming with joy.
A moment later, Qingning brought him a cup of coffee.
"Who sent the flowers?" He looked up and asked casually.
"Mr. Huo, this is a private matter, I don't need to report it to you, do I?"
Her tone was displeased.
He was kissed by that woman yesterday and even held someone else's hand.
Should we take care of her now?
"Aren't you my sister-in-law? Do you intend to betray my brother?"
Huo Shenyuan's tone was icy.
“We’re not married yet, so take what I said before as a joke,” Qingning said seriously.
"What do you mean?" Huo Shenyuan's heart skipped a beat.
"Literal meaning."
Qingning left a message, turned around, and walked out.
At noon, I received a phone call, grabbed my bag, and ran away.
She didn't even glance at the lavish lunch laid out in the CEO's office.
This is so abnormal!
This doesn't fit her "foodie" persona.
Huo Shenyuan gritted his teeth and said something to Xia Dong.
"Go and find out who sent her the flowers and who invited her to dinner."
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