Chapter 289 New Life
Fang Lanxin withdrew her hand.
"The retribution came faster than I expected."
The car was parked in front of a private club.
This is a property owned by Guan Jingshen, a well-known quiet place in the port city.
An exquisite dinner had already been laid out in the private room.
"It's just the two of us today," Fang Lanxin said, raising an eyebrow.
"Mm." Guan Jingshen pulled out a chair for her.
"Lanxin, the matter of the fourth branch of the family has been resolved, and the Huo family is now stable."
What are your plans next?
Fang Lanxin picked up her glass of red wine and gently swirled it.
"rest."
"A real rest."
"In my past life, I lived to be sixty, and I spent it all fighting for the Huo family."
"In this lifetime, I want to live for myself, just once."
Guan Jinshen raised his glass.
"That's perfect, I'd like to rest too."
"I have handed over the management of the Guan Group to my nephew."
"We can go see the world together someday."
Fang Lanxin put down her wine glass.
"Lord Guan, are you pursuing me?"
Guan Jingshen smiled.
"Twenty years have passed, Lanxin."
"I've been pursuing you for twenty years."
"From the day you married Huo Ruiwen, I knew that I would only love one person in this life."
"So I've been waiting."
"Wait until you break free of the shackles of the Huo family."
"Wait until you truly live for yourself."
The lights in the private room were dim.
Fang Lanxin looked at the man in front of her.
Forty-two years old is the age when a man is most charming.
Calm, reserved, yet with a hint of danger.
"I'm older than you," she suddenly said.
"Only two years old." Guan Jingshen didn't care.
I have two children.
"I like Qibang and Siya."
"I might not love you." Fang Lanxin looked directly at him.
"Then I'll slowly make you fall in love with me." Guan Jingshen leaned down.
"Lanxin, give me a chance."
"I will prove that I can give you the very best of everything."
Fang Lanxin did not answer.
She stood up and walked to the French windows.
The city's night view is fully visible.
"Guan Jingshen, do you know how I died in my past life?"
Guan Jingshen walked to her side.
"have no idea."
"I was pushed downstairs by the second and fourth wives together," Fang Lanxin said calmly.
"They took over the Huo family; Huo Qibang was ousted from the board of directors, and Siya married and moved abroad."
"I was left alone in the empty Huo family mansion when they pushed me off the third floor."
"When I died, I saw Fok Chun-hung and Fok Chun-hung standing upstairs, laughing happily."
Guan Jingshen clenched his fist.
"So in this life, I swear I will make them pay the price."
"Now that the second wife's family is gone, the fourth wife's family is finished too."
"I can finally let go."
She turned around and looked at Guan Jingshen.
"But Guan Jingshen, I don't know if I can still love someone."
"In my past life, I gave my heart to Huo Ruiwen, and what did I get in return?"
"After he died, I realized he left me with a complete mess."
"In this life, I don't want to give my heart to anyone again."
Guan Jingshen raised his hand and gently stroked her face.
"Lanxin, I don't need your heart."
"All I want is for you to be happy."
"We can take it slow, I'm not in a hurry."
Fang Lanxin did not dodge his hand.
The man's palm was warm and strong.
"Then let's take it slow," she said softly.
***
The Huo family's old residence.
Kenneth Fok stood in front of the courtyard of the fourth house.
The place is now deserted.
Fourth Aunt was arrested, Fok Chun-hung suffered a stroke and was hospitalized, and Fok Man-hin left Hong Kong overnight with his wife and children.
"Young Master." The butler came over.
"The master asked me to inquire about the handling of the fourth branch's assets."
Kenneth Fok thought for a moment.
"The shares under Fourth Uncle's name will be taken back from the Huo family."
"The proceeds from the sale of the fourth wife's property will be used to pay for the fourth uncle's medical treatment."
As for Wenxuan...
"Let him go, as long as he doesn't return to Hong Kong."
The butler nodded and withdrew.
Lin Meiling came over from behind and took her husband's arm.
"You don't hate them?"
"Hate." Huo Qibang turned around.
"But I'm even more afraid of becoming like them."
My mother taught me to leave room for maneuver in life.
"My fourth aunt killed Tianle, and the law will give her the punishment she deserves."
"But although Fourth Uncle and Wenxuan are greedy, they have never directly harmed anyone."
"Giving them a way out is also leaving room for the Huo family."
Lin Meiling leaned on her husband's shoulder.
"You've really grown up."
Kenneth Fok embraced his wife.
"Meiling, I'm sorry."
"I'm sorry you've suffered all these years."
"What grievance?" Lin Meiling looked up.
"Marrying you was the best decision I ever made."
"Watching you transform from a spoiled brat into the upright and capable man you are today."
"I'm too proud to feel wronged."
Kenneth Fok lowered his head and kissed his wife's lips.
The plum blossoms in the courtyard have bloomed.
Winter is coming to an end, and spring is on its way.
***
The Huo Group.
Huo Siya sat in her office, dealing with the last batch of accounting issues left by the fourth branch of the family.
The assistant pushed the door open and came in.
"Mr. Huo, Young Master He is here again."
This is the third time this week.
Huo Siya didn't even look up.
"Let him go back."
"But Young Master He said..." the assistant hesitated.
"say what"
He said he was willing to wait.
"He will leave whenever you are willing to see him."
Huo Siya put down her pen.
"Then let him wait."
"Anyway, there's air conditioning in the company lobby, so we won't starve or freeze."
The assistant smiled and withdrew.
Huo Siya walked to the floor-to-ceiling window.
Downstairs, He Junxi, the eldest son of the He family, was standing in the lobby.
He was dressed in a sharp suit and holding a bouquet of flowers.
The employees coming and going around him were all secretly watching him.
"Fool." Huo Siya's lips curled up.
But she didn't go downstairs.
Over the years, she has had many suitors.
But most of them came because of the Huo family's influence.
He Junxi is an exception.
This only son of the He family was spoiled since childhood, but he just happened to fall for her, the most difficult daughter of the Huo family.
I started following him when I was eighteen, and I'm twenty-three now—a full five years.
But Huo Siya doesn't want to be in a relationship.
She has more important things to do.
For example, completely reform the financial system of the Huo Group.
For example, helping his brother stabilize the company's situation.
For example, it proves that Huo Siya can gain a foothold in this city without relying on any man.
My phone rang.
It is Fang Lanxin.
"Siya, come home for dinner tonight."
"I had the kitchen prepare your favorite dishes."
Huo Siya smiled.
"Okay, I'll be right back."
After hanging up the phone, she packed her things and went downstairs.
As they passed through the lobby, He Junxi's eyes lit up.
"Siya!"
Huo Siya stopped in her tracks.
"He Junxi, you're very free."
"Not busy at all." He Junxi smiled brightly.
"But waiting for you is the most important thing I do every day."
"These flowers are for you."
Huo Siya accepted the flowers.
Pink roses, her favorite color.
"Thanks."
"Would you like to have a meal with me?" He Junxi looked at her expectantly.
"No." Huo Siya returned the flowers to him.
"I want to go home for dinner."
What about tomorrow?
"Tomorrow won't work either."
"The day after tomorrow"
"He Junxi." Huo Siya turned around.
Do you truly love me, or are you just unwilling to accept defeat?
He Junxi was stunned.
"Of course I really like you."
"Then I'll wait until I'm ready." After saying that, Huo Siya walked straight to the parking lot.
He Junxi stood there, watching her back.
Then he suddenly laughed.
"Okay, I'll wait."
"When you're ready."
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