Chapter 123
His voice was deep and resonant, "So, you and I actually need Huo Jingfeng to maintain our relationship?"
Wen Xin looked at him with a confused expression. Isn't that how it is supposed to be?
Huo Jingzhou couldn't help but pinch the little rabbit's face, "Without Huo Jingfeng, you're going to never see me again?"
Wen Xin wanted to shake her head, but her face was cupped in his large hand, so she could only murmur, "No, the young marshal is the young marshal, and has nothing to do with anyone else."
Huo Jingzhou: "Then why do you deny the feelings we've developed over the past month?"
Wen Xin was even more stunned, her ears burning as if on fire. Why did he say it like that...?
However, they have spent more than a month together, and she has always respected him as an elder brother. How could she not have feelings for him?
Besides, Huo Jingzhou is genuinely good to her; she's not heartless.
The girl said weakly, "I didn't deny it!"
Huo Jingzhou pressed her further: "So, what exactly am I to you?"
Wen Xin: "..."
"Big...Big brother?"
Huo Jingzhou narrowed his dark eyes, clearly dissatisfied with the answer.
But seeing that the little white rabbit had almost curled up into a ball, and with other people on the bus, it wasn't appropriate to continue the conversation with her about this issue.
Huo Jingzhou stroked her fair cheek with his fingertips, lingering on the soft touch, "You still say you have no relatives or friends in Haicheng?"
Wen Xin obediently shook her head: "No, I won't tell."
She said softly, "But I can't stay in Haicheng forever, can I? I'll have to go back eventually."
Wouldn't it be better to go back earlier?
It won't cause him too much trouble.
Huo Jingzhou said, "As long as I'm here, you can be fine."
Wen Xin looked at him hesitantly, thinking he was joking.
In what capacity should she remain in Haicheng?
Even if he was willing to take care of her as an older brother, he was not her biological brother after all.
He will have his own family in the future, so she can't rely on him anymore.
Thinking of this, Wen Xin's pretty face turned slightly pale, and her heart felt like it was being squeezed, causing her great distress.
However, this emotion came inexplicably and at an inopportune time, leaving the girl bewildered and too afraid to think about it further.
Huo Jingzhou looked at her, and could only feel helpless in his heart.
...
Huo Jingzhou's mansion is quite a distance from the Huo family mansion, located in the Yulin District, which is next to the Yucheng District where the Huo family mansion is located.
Compared to the modern prosperity of Yucheng District, Yulin District has preserved many ancient buildings.
As the car drove onto the cobblestone road, it felt as if we had traveled back in time to an ancient era without airplanes, cannons, steel, or cement.
It is said that many foreign investors originally wanted to develop this place, demolishing old buildings and building commercial buildings and factories, but Huo Jingzhou rejected the plan entirely.
Many people don't understand why Huo Shaoshuai would choose to preserve this old town instead of making a lot of money.
Nowadays, people, especially those progressive educated youth, find fault with these old buildings and think they are feudal and decadent.
Many people even have the extreme view that things from overseas countries are the best, and that even the air and the moon are more fragrant and perfect than those in China.
Some have even suggested abolishing Chinese characters and replacing them with English.
However, Wen Xin, being the chief deity, possessed extraordinary foresight, and she instantly understood Huo Jingzhou's intentions.
The land of Donghua has a history spanning thousands of years, and its culture is incredibly rich and prosperous. How can it be compared to a country that has only developed for a few hundred years?
Old traditions may have some flaws, but they also contain the wisdom of our ancestors and our unique and brilliant civilization.
We can learn advanced science and technology, but we should never lose the national pride that flows in our blood.
You Yuan introduced Wen Xin to the history of this old town and the controversy surrounding the young marshal's attempt to prevent businessmen from developing it.
Wen Xin turned to look at the man beside her and said softly, "I think the young marshal did the right thing."
Huo Jingzhou was slightly taken aback, his deep eyes fixed on her.
Wen Xin smiled and said, “The green bricks and red tiles, the flying eaves and brackets, the vermilion gates and jade steps, the pavilions and towers, the ancient-style houses are very beautiful. I have lived in them since I was a child. I especially like the carved beams and painted rafters, the rockery and flowing water. They are all the wisdom of our ancestors.”
Huo Jingzhou understood what she meant, and his eyes flashed with shock.
He authoritarianally left the Yulin District undeveloped, a decision that even his close confidants and his father didn't understand, but he didn't need their understanding.
Huo Jingzhou is an extremely proud person at heart.
He only needs to ensure that he has enough power to do whatever he wants without having to give any explanation.
But today...
Huo Jingzhou suddenly gripped her hand tightly, a surge of warmth and satisfaction rising in his heart. Their souls were in harmony; he had found his home. Her warmth embraced everything about him, making him feel incredibly at ease.
Wen Xin felt embarrassed by the overly intense gaze of the man beside her. An indescribable tingling sensation spread throughout her body. Something was just wrong!
Why is he still holding her hand so tightly?
If their relationship hadn't grown much closer recently, the former Wen Xin would have definitely thought he was frivolous and offensive, and would never have let him treat her like that.
But now...
Moreover, she sensed Huo Jingzhou's emotional fluctuations and felt helpless, so she lowered her eyes and pretended not to feel that he was holding her hand tightly.
The car stopped at a Su family garden. This residence did not belong to the Huo family, but was bought by Huo Jingzhou himself and was his private residence.
When Wen Xin found out, she felt relieved and at ease.
She had just broken off her engagement with the Huo family and was being forced to live in their mansion; she felt uncomfortable everywhere.
But Huo Jingzhou is different.
As he said, they had spent so much time together that their relationship was no longer solely based on the marriage agreement between their two families.
Even though Wen Xin is not the future daughter-in-law of the Huo family, Huo Jingzhou's past help and care were genuine.
In her heart, he was a very, very important person.
"This is Aunt Qin."
Huo Jingzhou pointed to the kind-looking woman standing at the door to greet them and introduced her to Wen Xin.
Aunt Qin smiled very kindly, "Hello, Miss Wen."
Wen Xin quickly replied, "Hello, Aunt Qin."
Aunt Qin said again, "Welcome home."
Wen Xin: "..."
How...how come this is her home?
Huo Jingzhou didn't give her time to react and took her to see her room first.
He prepared a courtyard for her alone, right next to his residence, separated only by a moon archway.
The courtyard is very large, with a covered walkway in the front courtyard, as well as a lotus pond and a rockery, and a peach grove in the back, making for a beautiful landscape.
Next to the embroidered building where she lived, a greenhouse was even built, where many of her favorite rare and precious varieties were grown.
Wen Xin was incredulous. Was this really just a temporary place for her to stay?
Aunt Qin said with a smile, "The young marshal wrote to me a month ago asking me to renovate this courtyard."
No expense is too high, only the best!
Wen Xin's almond-shaped eyes opened slightly. A month ago?
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