002 Father and Son
Xie Yaoyao's smile was forced, her fingers gripping the wine glass so tightly they turned white. "Really? They all say I have a generic face."
At first glance, it's so ordinary that nobody pays any attention to it.
Of course, this was also the result of her intentionally gaining weight; as long as she was fat enough, no one would recognize her.
Especially the Huo family.
Huo Yanxi narrowed his eyes, and the scrutinizing gaze unique to those in a superior position made Xie Yaoyao's heart skip a beat.
Afraid that he would recognize her, Xie Yaoyao quickly tried to distract him.
"But I'm a little curious, which of Mr. Huo's old friends do I resemble, an ex-girlfriend or... ex-wife?"
It's unclear which word struck a nerve with Huo Yanxi, but his expression suddenly turned cold.
He stared at Xie Yaoyao with a gloomy expression, as if he wanted to nail her to the spot with his gaze.
"Teacher Xie, you've crossed the line."
He wasn't oblivious; from the moment this woman stood before him, she had been on guard.
interesting.
She seems very afraid of him?
Xie Yaoyao's back was tense, and her fingers unconsciously tightened around the wine glass.
Principal Yang, who was standing next to them, noticed the undercurrent between the two and quickly forced a smile to smooth things over.
"Mr. Huo, what do you think of Ms. Xie? Besides her rich teaching experience, she also has one quality that perfectly matches your requirements."
As he spoke, he patted Xie Yaoyao's shoulder forcefully a few times.
"Teacher Xie looks absolutely safe and will not have any improper thoughts about you."
Xie Yaoyao: Thank you so much!
Huo Yanxi remained expressionless, his dark, cold gaze fixed on her face. "It seems Teacher Xie doesn't want to accept this job?"
That hit the nail on the head.
Xie Yaoyao was indeed unwilling, especially after getting close to Huo Yanxi, she became even more certain.
This money is too hot to handle!
Before Xie Yaoyao could even utter the words "I...", Principal Yang tugged at her.
The next second, the two heard Huo Yanxi speak, "It's her, Principal Yang. The first payment for the construction of the school dormitory building will arrive as soon as Teacher Xie starts her job."
Xie Yaoyao was stunned.
Huo Yanxi is indeed a traitorous bastard; the more others are unhappy, the more he tries to force them to do things against their will.
Before Xie Yaoyao could refuse, Principal Yang said enthusiastically, "Don't worry, Mr. Huo, I'll pack up Teacher Xie and send her over first thing tomorrow morning. I guarantee it won't interfere with Young Master Huo's studies."
Huo Yanxi left his address and left with his assistant. It seemed that his attendance at tonight's teacher appreciation banquet was solely to find a tutor for his nephew.
Now that his goal has been achieved, he naturally won't stay any longer.
Xie Yaoyao: "...No, didn't anyone ask for my opinion?"
Principal Yang looked at the address in his hand and couldn't stop smiling. "Your opinion is not important."
The important thing is that Huo Yanxi agreed to make the payment for the building.
He carefully put the address away, looked up at Xie Yaoyao with the same gratified look he had when looking at the mascot of his own school.
"Teacher Xie, you go back and pack your luggage first. I'll pick you up at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."
Xie Yaoyao frowned. "Why are they packing their bags? They're looking for a tutor, not a live-in nanny."
Principal Yang hesitated for a moment, then said, "Anyway, you'll understand when you get there why President Huo personally came to interview the tutors."
The more sincerity you show, the harder the job is to do.
Seeing Principal Yang's expression, Xie Yaoyao had a bad feeling.
Could it be that Huo Yanxi's nephew is more difficult to deal with than the school bully at St. Paul's Co-educational School?
Xie Yaoyao left the hotel and stood by the roadside to hail a taxi.
Recently, during the plum rain season, the port city has experienced frequent rainfall. Coupled with its proximity to the sea, the air is humid, muggy, and hot.
It had just rained, but the streets at night didn't cool down; instead, they felt like a sauna.
The air was so thick it was almost solidified, and the heatwave made my skin sting.
Xie Yaoyao waited for a long time for the car to arrive, and was just about to grit her teeth and squeeze onto the subway when a black Bentley grazed her and stopped on the side of the road.
"You..." Xie Yaoyao opened her mouth to curse, but the back window of the car slowly rolled down.
Upon seeing who was in the car, Xie Yaoyao quickly swallowed the curse that was about to come out.
very good.
She recognized him by his eyes; he was someone she couldn't afford to mess with.
Huo Yanxi leaned against the car window, his black suit jacket casually draped over his shoulders, his bow tie loose, and two buttons of his white shirt undone, revealing his sexy Adam's apple.
He tilted his head slightly, his slightly tipsy appearance giving him the air of a cold, arrogant nobleman.
"Get in the car."
Xie Yaoyao glanced down at the ride-hailing app; there were over 99 people in the queue ahead of her.
"No need, I'll be right away..."
Before she could finish speaking, she was forcefully interrupted.
"Don't make me say it a second time."
Although his posture was languid and relaxed, his words carried an undeniable forcefulness.
Xie Yaoyao met his gaze. The man's handsome, cold features were hidden in the shadows, with only his dark, cold eyes exuding a strong sense of oppression.
Seeing that the number of people queuing on the ride-hailing app was still stubbornly high at 99+, Xie Yaoyao decided not to force herself to endure the hardship.
"Thank you, Mr. Huo."
Xie Yaoyao walked to the passenger side, reached out and opened the car door, and sat down. The air inside the car was icy cold.
Huo Yanxi went to great lengths to let her into the car because he actually wanted to talk to her about Huo Zidu on the way.
But she didn't seem to like him and was quite wary of him.
The driver glanced in the rearview mirror and, seeing that Huo Yanxi remained silent, started the car and drove away.
The back of her head felt cool, and Xie Yaoyao knew Huo Yanxi was observing her without even turning around.
She suddenly remembered that Principal Yang had asked her to pack her luggage, and tried to negotiate with Huo Yanxi.
"Mr. Huo, I heard from Principal Yang that the tutor needs to live in the home. May I make a request?"
Huo Yanxi stared at her.
She turned slightly to look at him, a posture that probably made her uncomfortable, as her double chin was slightly tucked in.
Her profile was clearly defined, and she seemed to bear some resemblance to the person deep in my memory.
Huo Yanxi's eyes darkened, his Adam's apple bobbed, and he asked calmly, "What are your requirements?"
"I'd like to bring an assistant."
Young Master Huo is so difficult to deal with, it's not unreasonable for her to bring an assistant to back her up, right?
Huo Yanxi gazed at her silently. Her back tensed slightly as she waited for his answer with a mixture of nervousness and humility.
He thought he must be crazy to look for that woman's shadow in a woman who was completely different from him.
“Okay,” Huo Yanxi agreed, but with one condition: “No men allowed.”
Xie Yaoyao: "..."
Huo Yanxi still has the same stubborn temper; he absolutely cannot tolerate another male in his private sphere.
However, Xie Ziyu is not a man; at most, he is a boy.
After agreeing on the terms, Xie Yaoyao gave the driver her home address and then pretended to be busy looking at her phone.
Huo Yanxi, who was sitting in the back row, had excellent eyesight.
When Xie Yaoyao unlocked his phone, he saw a little boy sitting on an old doorstep as the screen saver.
Around two years old, with chubby cheeks and big eyes, she smiled like a traditional Chinese New Year doll, making everyone happy at first glance.
Huo Yanxi glanced at it only once before looking away, gazing indifferently at the night scenery rushing past the car window.
Five years have passed; she has probably remarried by now.
That man will definitely not be like him; he is extreme, paranoid, and his possessiveness and desire for control are terrifying.
Xie Yaoyao was on edge until the man's gaze left her, at which point she finally breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Oh no!
Forty minutes later, the black Bentley stopped outside the old residential area, with densely packed old tenement buildings in the distance.
Xie Yaoyao picked up her bag from her lap. "Thank you, Mr. Huo, for bringing me back. I'll get off here."
Before Huo Yanxi could respond, Xie Yaoyao opened the car door and got out.
The black Bentley was parked on the side of the road and did not drive away immediately. Huo Yanxi was on the phone inside the car.
Mrs. Huo called again, urging him to go on a blind date. He answered impatiently, his gaze inadvertently drifting out the car window.
Suddenly, a cute but fierce-looking little boy, about four or five years old, appeared outside the car. He looked familiar; it was as if he had seen him somewhere before.
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