Chapter Twenty-Eight
Although Huo Yuzheng had his doubts before, there are many people who play games, so it's normal to encounter people with similar techniques and habits.
After all, coincidences are a matter of probability.
I originally thought that my gaming buddy was a boy, since he often called me "brother, brother."
He wasn't very curious about others, nor did he actively seek out clues.
However, the cake delivered by "Shengzhuzi" clearly confirmed its identity and was delivered to their doorstep.
As soon as Huo Yuzheng sent the message with the cake picture, Mo Wansheng replied immediately.
His tone was full of smugness.
Happy birthday! How about it? Isn't this cake beautiful? You should try it, it's sure to taste delicious.
Blueberry cake: "Mmm, it's delicious, thank you."
"Hehe, don't be so polite with me! We've been good friends for so many years!"
"Have you opened the other gift box? Since I didn't know your size, I picked out some one-size-fits-all options."
Consider this a belated wedding gift for you. Wishing you and your husband a long and happy marriage!
Huo Yuzheng paused for a moment when he saw the word "husband".
But thinking about it, I don't think I ever told "Shengzhuzi" my gender, so it's normal that I was misunderstood.
He took another elegant black gift box and removed the lid.
As soon as he opened it and saw what was inside, he quickly closed the box again.
Mo Wansheng has truly gone mad.
Huo Yuzheng took a deep breath, carefully closed the lid of the gift box, and put it into the bottom drawer of his desk.
He glanced around the spacious office, as if confirming something.
The spare phone on the table vibrated a few more times, still from "Shengzhuzi".
"Surprise!"
Mo Wansheng sent a meme of someone dancing with joy.
"You said you liked black last time, so the box is black."
"But when I was shopping, I thought pink was also very nice, it would definitely suit you."
"So cute! Just like your profile picture!"
Huo Yuzheng gently rubbed his temples. His wife, Huo, was truly a source of surprises, always doing things unexpectedly.
Although it was a lie, he still replied with "I like it".
Upon seeing the word "like" on the chat interface, Mo Wansheng cheered for her brilliant idea, completely absorbed in her own world.
She sat on Douceur's high stool, swinging her legs gently, and unconsciously began to hum a cheerful tune.
As expected of her, she really knows how to choose gifts.
I wonder whose pig's trotter got the good deal.
Thinking of this, Huo Yuzheng's face flashed through Mo Wansheng's mind.
She opened her chat window with him.
He then turned off the phone, but then, on second thought, unlocked the screen.
After going through several rounds like this, she gently shook her head.
Mo Wansheng muttered to herself, "Never mind, I'm pitifully having to go out for social events and work overtime on my birthday. I'll just send my greetings anyway."
"Mr. Huo, can you confirm what time he'll be back tonight?"
"I'm still not sure, but I'll definitely be home before 11 o'clock."
She opened her palm and looked at her ten fingers, as if she were doing math.
"You won't be back until 11 o'clock... that means you'll only have an hour to celebrate your birthday..."
The fingertips curled up one by one, leaving only one lonely finger.
This birthday celebrant is truly pitiful.
She simply couldn't understand why he had to make things so difficult for himself, even on his birthday.
Mo Wansheng got up, went to the refrigerator in the back kitchen to take out the forgotten cake, wrapped it up simply, and took it home.
After thinking it over, I decided to wait for him.
After all, it's his first birthday since they're newlyweds. Considering his status as her husband, we should still celebrate it for him.
...
The banquet hall was dazzling with lights.
The guests gathered in small groups and chatted animatedly.
Several industry leaders in the new energy sector will be attending today's banquet, so Huo Yuzheng did not decline.
Although Huo Yuzheng was young, he had undoubtedly become one of the central figures at such banquets.
He spoke with ease, navigating between several target clients and partners.
His impeccable smile and witty conversation are his weapons.
But no one noticed his subtle movements.
His gaze frequently swept across the watch face on his wrist, keeping track of the passage of time.
The mountain, which is usually as steady as Mount Tai, has a hint of hidden anxiety.
"Mr. Huo, I've long admired your name. Meeting you today, I'm surprised you're so young."
"It's a pleasure to meet you."
Huo Yuzheng raised his champagne glass, his smile deepening, and said humbly, "Chairman Zhang, you flatter me. You are a senior figure in the industry, a leading figure, and we younger generations still have much to learn from you."
The wine glasses clinked lightly, and the golden liquid rippled under the crystal chandelier.
"Oh, Mr. Huo, that's just modesty. I've heard your company has made a new breakthrough in artificial intelligence technology..."
After several rounds of conversation, the core issue of the evening was resolved.
With some time to go before ten o'clock, Huo Yuzheng bid farewell to his familiar guests one by one.
Just as he was about to leave, someone suddenly hooked their arm around his neck.
The newcomer spoke in a high-pitched, sycophantic voice: "Yuzheng, you're leaving already? That's so boring!"
After Huo Yuzheng saw who was behind him clearly, he immediately pushed him away and kept a certain distance from him.
"Lu Yizhi?"
Why are you back?
Lu Yizhi immediately feigned injury, "My God! My childhood friend actually pushed me! And he doesn't want me to come back! Heaven has eyes, punish him quickly!"
Huo Yuzheng's lips stiffened. After all these years, this guy is still so flamboyant.
"Looks like you want to run away, huh? Come with me, I'll take you to a bar and have some fun."
"Look who else is as kind as me, even celebrating your birthday with you."
Huo Yuzheng acted as if he hadn't heard and walked straight toward the entrance of the banquet hall.
Lu Yizhi quickly caught up and blocked his way. "Hey, hey? No, buddy, I really came back on purpose. My dad exiled me overseas for a year, and I only just got back today. I saw it was your birthday, otherwise I wouldn't have come here to catch you."
Huo Yuzheng glanced at his watch; it was already past ten o'clock. "I'm in a hurry to get home."
"Aren't we brothers anymore? You're not going to let your brothers go?"
Lu Yizhi chased after him all the way, like a piece of chewing gum that he could never shake off.
After Huo Yuzheng got into the car, he opened the other car door and got in as well.
Huo Yuzheng said coldly, "Get down."
Like a bolt from the blue, Lu Yizhi's face nearly collapsed; his eyebrows darted up and down, completely disoriented.
"Not a buddy..."
"Mrs. Huo is waiting for me at home, I'm sorry."
This is adding insult to injury, and making matters worse.
Lu Yizhi cracked open.
As if all his cultivation had been exhausted, he slumped into the leather seat.
He stammered, "Wait, buddy, do you guys know each other? It's only been a few months? You've become a henpecked husband?"
Huo Yuzheng seemed to remember something, and he turned to look at the drama queen sitting next to him.
"You are very experienced, I have a question for you."
Lu Yizhi was still immersed in the deep grief and indignation of "brothers valuing women over friends." He groaned weakly, "What do you want to ask? Are you going to learn from me how to please your girlfriend?"
Huo Yuzheng ignored his teasing and continued, "If you discovered that someone you know in real life actually had a deep online connection with you a long time ago, what would you do?"
Startled, Lu Yizhi sat up straight instantly, his gossip-loving spirit igniting within him.
"Holy crap! Bro, you've come to the right person! Is this an online romance? A face-to-face meeting? Or a major exposé? You're really playing games!"
Seeing Lu Yizhi's nonchalant demeanor, Huo Yuzheng's voice carried a sense of pressure, "Answer seriously."
His deep black eyes fell on Lu Yizhi's restless hands and feet, and Lu Yizhi quickly made a gesture of surrender.
Then they began to analyze it in a very professional manner.
"The first possibility is that she knows it's you and is deliberately getting close to you. What does that mean? It means she's interested in you and has been planning this all along..."
Before he could finish expressing his views in a passionate manner, Huo Yuzheng interrupted him, "She doesn't know."
Although he was annoyed at being interrupted, he didn't dare to do anything against Huo Yuzheng's wishes.
"Ahem, is there another possibility? She really doesn't know it's you. Then it's fate, buddy! God sent you a wife! Think about it, online and offline, different identities, this means your souls are compatible, heaven has eyes! You have to stay calm, guide her slowly, find the right opportunity, create a romantic revelation, and win her over!"
Huo Yuzheng frowned slightly and sighed, "That's enough."
Lu Yizhi stopped talking, and the car instantly fell silent, with only the deep rumble of the engine.
A bold idea struck him like lightning.
He suddenly turned his head, his eyes wide, and his voice rose an octave as he tentatively asked, "I'm not kidding, but the person you just asked about, the one you 'know in real life' and 'have a deep online connection with,' could it be your sister-in-law?"
Huo Yuzheng did not answer.
Lu Yizhi instantly became excited, "Holy crap! Really?! What's this? Real-life couple, online best friends! My goodness! Bro, you've won the lottery with your wedding, go buy a lottery ticket!"
Huo Yuzheng gave him a cold glance and said, "Watch your mouth."
Lu Yizhi wanted to reach out and pat Huo Yuzheng on the shoulder, but seeing the warning look in his eyes, he only patted the air twice.
"In short, brother, my many years of experience in the dating game tell me that you must not alert the enemy. You have to take it slow."
"You understand? Take your time. This kind of fate isn't something everyone can encounter. You have to cherish it..."
The car stopped; we had arrived at the apartment building's parking lot.
Before Lu Yizhi could finish speaking, Huo Yuzheng got out of the car.
Immediately afterwards, Lu Yizhi opened the car door and, like a monkey, hopped around the parking lot, trying his best to keep up with Huo Yuzheng's pace.
"No, brother, listen to me, I haven't finished yet."
"Why!"
Huo Yuzheng didn't turn back; he simply walked straight to the elevator.
"Brother, make the most of this opportunity! I'll get together with you again next time."
"Let's get together again next time." With his back to the noise, Huo Yuzheng waved and walked into the elevator.
The metal door slowly closed, and the parking lot fell silent.
Lu Yizhi stood there, savoring this earth-shattering discovery.
He chuckled, laughing more and more heartily until he bent over with laughter.
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