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Without giving Xu Zian another chance to speak, Huo Qizhen led Jian Yu away in a long stride.
Xu Zian frowned. Based on his understanding of his parents, he felt that repaying the money might be difficult.
However, Xu Zian still decided to go back and try to persuade his parents again.
He simply couldn't believe that his parents could be so heartless.
His parents love his older sister, and if he pleads with them earnestly, they will surely be able to persuade him.
When she got into the car, Jian Yu groggily opened her eyes. Huo Qizhen was adjusting her position and didn't realize she was awake.
Jian Yu stared blankly at the sexy Adam's apple in front of her, and before she could even react, she blurted out, "You should be a very qualified boyfriend."
Boy friend?
What does that mean?
Huo Qizhen wasn't sure if what he was thinking was true, "You..."
Jian Yu slapped his forehead, looking annoyed, not understanding why he had said such a thing.
Huo Qizhen knew he was overthinking things when he saw her reaction.
After everything that had happened, he didn't want to delay any longer, so he asked directly, "Have you ever thought about asking me to be your boyfriend?"
Jian Yu narrowed his eyes slightly. "If I say no, what will you do?"
"Waiting for your answer."
What will you do if I don't agree?
"I respect your opinion."
These words were completely against his conscience. The driver couldn't help but glance at the rearview mirror. He had followed Huo Qizhen for many years and had a certain understanding of Huo Qizhen's personality.
Kenneth Fok has never given up on the things he truly loves.
Jian Yu, however, assumed this was his true thought, nodded, and then turned his gaze to the window.
The next second, the driver saw that Huo Qizhen had removed his disguise.
Her eyes, which had just been gentle and tender, suddenly became aggressive, and her fingers unconsciously twisted together.
This is an unconscious habit that occurs when people are deep in thought.
The driver was certain that Huo Qizhen was thinking about his next move.
The car was very quiet. Jian Yu kept staring out the window without moving.
Judging from his behavior, it seems he was rejecting Huo Qizhen.
Now, the driver was annoyed again. Huo Qizhen was top-notch in both looks and family background. Why did Jian Yu look down on him?
Huo Qizhen also thought that Jian Yu was expressing her refusal. Considering Jian Yu's move into the large apartment, he was very calm, just so as not to put pressure on Jian Yu.
It wasn't until they were almost home that Huo Qizhen spoke, "You don't need to feel pressured. Your safe return is the best thing for me."
Jian Yu finally turned around.
He leaned closer to Huo Qizhen and carefully observed his expression.
Huo Qizhen clenched his fist tightly. Shouldn't Jian Yu keep her distance? Why is she getting so close to him instead?
This is?
Jian Yu held this position for about half a minute, then said, "Your ear tips are red."
The driver immediately glanced at the rearview mirror, wanting to see how red it was, but instead met Huo Qizhen's gaze. Startled, he quickly turned his head left and right several times, pretending to be observing the road conditions.
"Tingzhen said that when Bao Yanbai confessed his feelings to her, the tips of his ears turned red."
The topic jumped a bit too far, and Huo Qizhen didn't know how to respond for a moment.
The next second, I was overwhelmed by immense joy.
"I think I like you too, so I might consider it."
"..." Happiness came too suddenly!
Fok Kai-chen, worried that he was hallucinating, asked again, "What did you say?"
Jian Yu looked intently into his eyes and repeated it.
As soon as he finished speaking, Huo Qizhen pulled him into his arms.
He held Jian Yu tightly to his chest with one arm and placed the other hand on the top of Jian Yu's head. "Think about it! You definitely won't regret investing in this."
Jian Yu stretched out his index finger and poked Huo Qizhen's shoulder, "We're home."
Huo Qizhen instantly looked regretful and glanced at the driver with displeasure. Why were you driving so fast?
This prevented him from getting a concise and accurate answer.
The driver had his head down and didn't notice at all.
Otherwise, they would have been trembling with fear long ago.
The car door opened, and Huo Qizhen was about to hug Jian Yu when Jian Yu stopped him, saying, "There are too many people."
When Jian Yu saw Huo Qizhen's car return, many people gathered around. She had already experienced a barrage of stares when she came out, and she didn't want to go through that again.
Huo Qizhen withdrew his hand and began to help Jian Yu straighten her scarf. His fingers accidentally touched Jian Yu's lips, and he felt a pang of heartache from the dry skin on her lips.
Jian Yu said in a low voice, "It was from the electric heater. You don't know, those things get really hot, it makes people feel so dry."
Huo Qizhen knew that the bigger reason was that the high fever had caused dehydration.
Uncle Li rushed over, "Young Master!"
Huo Qizhen stepped out of the car, and as soon as he stood still, he turned around and reached out his hand.
Jian Yu's hand, which was holding the car seat, fell into his hand, and he helped her get off the car.
Uncle Li's eyes widened. Had their relationship taken a step further?
So he kept his mouth shut, not daring to convey Huo An's anger at this moment.
Huo Qizhen instructed Li Bo, "Take Jian Yu back; you don't need to come to the mourning hall today."
Uncle Li nodded, "Don't worry, young master, I will take good care of Jian Yu."
Jian Yu said, "I want to go to the mourning hall first."
On my last trip back, I was so focused on listening to Xu Niannian's phone with Huo Tingzhen that I didn't go to pay my respects at Old Madam Huo's altar.
Just as Huo Qizhen was about to nod, he saw Uncle Li secretly shaking his head at him from the side.
Something's up?
Huo Qizhen remained calm and said, "Go back and rest first! Go again tomorrow when you feel better."
Uncle Li chimed in, "That's right! Go back and take a good bath, get a good night's sleep, and then go to pay your respects tomorrow."
Jian Yu was indeed very tired, but she was able to persevere. However, when she heard Uncle Li suggest taking a bath, she realized that she looked a bit disheveled, so she nodded and said, "Okay."
After Jian Yu and Uncle Li disappeared, Huo Qizhen's expression turned cold. He looked at the old butler who was walking over and asked, "What happened after Xu Niannian was sent away?"
"Xu Zian called the old man and said that Xu Niannian had been sent to a mental hospital and was living with Xu Que. He also said that it was your idea."
"So, he got angry?"
The old butler nodded. "The master wants you to come back so you can go see him."
Huo Qizhen: "Which funeral hall is he in now?"
"This way, Madam."
As soon as Huo Qizhen stepped into the mourning hall, he saw Huo Tingzhen and Huo An locked in a tense standoff, glaring at each other.
Upon seeing Huo Qizhen, Huo Tingzhen suppressed her anger and asked, "How is Jian Yu?"
"Besides some inflammation in my bronchi, I also have a few sprains, but they're not serious and will heal in a few days."
"That's fine then."
Seeing that the two ignored him and started talking about outsiders, Huo An sneered, "Nothing's wrong, yet you're still out and about. I think you're just deliberately trying to create discord between you and your family."
If it weren't for Jian Yu, their family would definitely still be doing well, instead of being so divided now.
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