Chapter 179 Too Many Variables
Even if there are differences, speaking them out clearly is better than anything else.
But Mr. Huo had a lot of things to do every day, so he naturally didn't have much time to accompany them. Perhaps it was because of the estrangement caused by this incident, but for several days, Chen Zhuyi didn't see the old man again.
Huo Qiyun was quite leisurely, unlike those rich people who were busy dealing with trivial matters all day long. He showed up on time for three meals a day and would take the initiative to hang around in front of Shen Zhuyi from time to time.
"We came here this time to get your family's approval." Chen Zhuyi had never thought about how to get along with the Huo family. He looked at Huo Jinzhi with a hint of sadness in his expression.
Huo Jinzhi has been very busy these days, leaving home early and returning late. Every time he comes back, he is exhausted and goes to rest without even having time to say a few words.
It was rare for Chen Zhuyi to find him.
"Let's wait until these few days are over. Grandpa also has something to do. My father hasn't come back yet, and my mother will probably come over in the next few days." Huo Jinzhi himself grew up in a healthy environment.
Looking at the dark circles under his eyes, Chen Zhuyi wanted to say something but stopped, and had to sigh, saying with some heartache: "Then take care of yourself and don't tire yourself out."
She returned to the room in silence without saying anything more.
The next morning, she and Huo Qiyun were still having dinner together. When she saw the smiling face of the man opposite her, Chen Zhuyi felt suffocated in her heart.
“Comrade Shen, are you worried about my brother?” Huo Qiyun had been with her for a few days, and now he spoke casually and with a bit of teasing, and took the initiative to move closer to her.
"To be honest, my brother hasn't been seen these past few days. He's mainly busy on blind dates."
Everyone in Jing City knew how beneficial it was to have a good relationship with Huo Jinzhi. Not to mention that he was just injured and couldn't have children, even if he was a cripple, there would be many people who would want to marry their sisters and daughters to him.
"Oh." Chen Zhu agreed calmly, without any emotion in his voice.
She is not stupid enough to believe Huo Qiyun's nonsense.
Having come to this point, she must at least trust her lover. If she really finds any clues that Huo Jinzhi has betrayed her, she can just leave with a clear conscience and no longer trap herself here.
With the lessons learned from the previous life, Chen Zhu will always keep the initiative in his own hands and will not easily believe other men's love-related promises.
Huo Qiyun tutted his words at this rigid statement, as if it had aroused some fighting spirit: "If you don't believe me, how about I take you to see it?"
There were some ripples in Chen Zhuyi's eyes. If he said he didn't want to go, that was of course impossible, but what would happen even if he went?
"Since he said he wouldn't do anything to let me down, I have to believe him."
Instead of arguing and quarreling with men like crazy, Chen Zhuyi would rather maintain some dignity while they still love each other and not make herself embarrassed.
"You really don't want to go and take a look?" Huo Qiyun lowered his voice and tempted, "If you catch the ID, you can take the opportunity to blackmail them. It's much better than just sitting there and waiting to die, right?"
There was an inexplicable hint of understanding in his tone.
It was as if he knew what kind of person Chen Zhuyi was and her purpose, and now he was determined to expose her disguise step by step.
But this kind of behavior still made Chen Zhuyi feel a little uncomfortable.
"Instead of wasting time and bringing me into the scene to catch the adultery, why don't you go and persuade the people in your Huo family to keep a bottom line, so as to avoid embarrassment when we meet in the future."
Chen Zhu drank the porridge in one breath, turned around and left.
Although she was determined, she still felt a little sad and worried in her heart, but she soon laughed at herself. No matter what the final result was, it would not change the future she had planned for herself.
Huo Jinzhi and love will only be a small part of her life.
Moreover, instead of catching an adulterer, Chen Zhuyi would rather immerse herself in the library. Perhaps the old man was afraid that she would be bored, so he specially gave her some authority so that she could choose a few books she liked to read under the sight of the guards.
Some of them are original foreign books, written purely in English. Even with Chen Zhuyi's current ability, it is very difficult to understand them thoroughly.
In such a confused manner, half a month passed by in a hurry.
Huo Qiyun rarely showed up, and when Huo Jinzhi came back every night, there was a faint smell of alcohol on his body, or mixed with some perfume that she couldn't name.
When he was on the island, Huo Jinzhi didn't use these things much, and it must be the same situation now.
I just don’t know under what circumstances Huo Jinzhi was willing to change himself.
"Although I've gained a lot from reading here, I'm still a guest of the Huo family. Is this how you treat your guests?"
Chen Zhuyi stood in front of Huo Jinzhi, took a deep breath, and asked calmly.
It’s not that she wants to be aggressive, but many things themselves represent the attitude of the Huo family.
Although Huo Jinzhi had brought her here, he had not been able to convince anyone at home. She didn't even feel much respect here. This was not the proper ceremony for meeting family members.
"If they feel it's inappropriate and you don't want to, we can actually let it go." A hint of sadness flashed across Chen Zhuyi's dark eyes, but he quickly pulled himself together.
Anyway, she was ready to leave at any time.
Even if it ended now, Chen Zhuyi felt that it was completely fine. She had money and could leave here and live somewhere else, or return to the island and support herself until she finished college.
Huo Jinzhi's head felt heavy, and his eyes were complicated, but he took the initiative to move closer and hugged Chen Zhuyi. The strength in his hands was surprisingly great, and he greedily absorbed Chen Zhuyi's breath, so that he could feel at ease.
"There have been so many things going on lately, so many unexpected changes. Yi Yi, everyone in our family is very satisfied with you, but it will take a little time. I hope you can be tolerant."
His voice was deep and he spoke seriously, but when Shen Zhu saw the tiny red mark on his neck, his body stiffened.
She had seen Zhao Anche hanging out with those women countless times, and such marks would be left on his body.
At first it was a cover-up that only made things more obvious, but later it became clear.
If everything is going to repeat itself, she might as well poke her eyes out. Getting involved in such things several times is so stupid and ridiculous!
"Okay." As soon as Chen Zhu heard the sound of the car approaching, she agreed without saying anything, smiling and hugging Huo Jinzhi: "You must take care of yourself. In fact, no matter what happens, you can tell me directly."
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