Chapter 35 You never forget to do it...
Huo Lan led her quickly as they walked out of the main reception area of the garden. Without the cooling system, it gradually became hot and humid.
He was tall with long legs, and one step of his body was equivalent to two steps of Jiang Shiyuan's. She had to almost run to keep up with him, and her forehead was already sweating profusely.
But when she looked up, she saw that Huo Lan still looked refreshed and energetic, as if he had no sense of temperature.
He remained silent, just walking quickly forward. Jiang Shiyuan knew he was sulking again. There were just too many reasons for his anger, and she didn't know which one had upset him this time.
"Huo Lan, I can't walk anymore!"
Jiang Shiyuan was truly exhausted. Every time he pulled her back to Lingdang Xiaozhu, it was as if he assumed she also had long legs of 190cm, and they walked without stopping.
Huo Lan then stopped, looking down at her with an ambiguous expression.
Are you tired?
"Look!"
Jiang Shiyuan pointed to the sweat beading on her forehead, where some of the stray hairs at her temples were already sticking together.
"I'm sweating from running alongside you."
Huo Lan's expression softened slightly, but when he thought of the scene just now, his face turned cold again.
"Don't you like carrying other people's luggage? Are you tired after walking for a while?"
After saying that, he led Jiang Shiyuan to the lotus pond and to a small, exquisitely decorated and private painted boat moored on the shore.
When the staff on duty in the work booth saw Huo Lan approaching, they quickly came over, untied the boat, and respectfully said, "Sir, Madam, if you need a boat, we can set sail now."
He recognized Jiang Shiyuan; everyone in the garden knew that the newly arrived artifact restorer was the future Mrs. Huo.
However, with so many people and eyes around in the garden, the Huo family has not publicly revealed Jiang Shiyuan's identity, nor do they dare to mention it casually in front of their guests.
Huo Lan nodded, satisfied with the staff's arrangements, and helped Jiang Shiyuan onto the boat.
The garden is quite large and has a well-developed water system. To facilitate travel, several artificial waterways have been built based on the water system. If you get tired of walking, you can directly board a boat and travel by water. However, Jiang Shiyuan has never taken a boat back to Lingdang Xiaozhu.
The staff worked efficiently, and after the two were seated, they closed the wooden cabin door at the back of the boat and lowered the bamboo curtain to isolate them, so that they could neither hear any sound nor see anyone.
Huo Lan stared at Jiang Shiyuan for a long time, so long that she felt uncomfortable all over.
He remained silently sulking, waiting for her to coax him, but Jiang Shiyuan ignored him and simply looked at the scenery on the water through the window of the boat.
By this time, the sky had almost completely darkened, and lights were laid out on the lotus pond, illuminating the lotus leaves and buds in a unique way. A gentle breeze blew across the water, blowing away the damp heat.
Although Jiang Shiyuan had lived in Jingyuan for two years before, he rarely rode a boat in Huoyuan, and this was his first time doing so at night.
Huo Lan had no choice but to hum a tune to attract Jiang Shiyuan's attention.
"What's wrong?"
"When others ask you to do something in the future, you should learn to tell them your identity."
Jiang Shiyuan nodded. So that's why he was sulking. There was really no reason for it.
"besides......"
Huo Lan sat back, spread his legs, and looked at Jiang Shiyuan with a meaningful expression.
She understood immediately and reluctantly sat down, instinctively wrapping her arms around his neck to prevent herself from falling.
Huo Lan was very satisfied with Jiang Shiyuan's actions. His hand on her waist began to caress her restlessly again, pulling her closer to him so that their breaths and heartbeats were in sync.
Huo Lan looked into her eyes and coaxed, "You haven't told me what your identity is yet."
Jiang Shiyuan replied, "Tell them I am Huo Lan's wife and the owner of Huo Garden. I cannot help others carry their luggage."
Only then did a smile appear in his eyes. He affectionately pinched her cheek, suppressing the urge to bite it.
"Also, you need to learn to get angry when other women try to get close to me."
"So how should I get angry?"
Huo Lan tightened his grip on her waist slightly, making it difficult for her to breathe.
"Do I need to teach you this?"
Jiang Shiyuan had no choice but to continue coaxing him, "Then I'll throw a tantrum and say that you're mine and no one can take you away."
"No, I'm not satisfied with this answer."
Jiang Shiyuan was stunned for a moment, then snuggled her head against his neck and began to whine, "Then I'll say that Huo Lan is my husband, he belongs only to me, and no one else can even look at him."
The night view outside the boat was picturesque, the breeze that swept through the sleep was refreshing, and the cicadas chirped.
Huo Lan enjoyed the intimacy, his large hand sliding down her back, finally stopping to knead her rounded area, making Jiang Shiyuan almost lose her balance. Just as she was about to fall, Huo Lan's other hand lifted her chin and hooked her up.
A passionate kiss landed, conquering her breath like a siege, until Jiang Shiyuan's lips swelled and her cheeks flushed red. Only then did he release her, gently shifting her body so that she could sit more steadily on his lap.
"You answered well this time, but I'm not satisfied yet."
"If this happens again, you should do what you're doing now, hook your arms around my neck and kiss me, so they can all see who Huo Lan really belongs to."
Jiang Shiyuan nodded and asked him, "Are you still angry now?"
Huo Lan denied it, saying, "When was I angry?"
"I'm just unhappy. What you need to learn now is to keep in mind that you are the head of the Huo family, understand?"
As the two talked, the boat gradually pulled up to the shore and came to a stop.
Huo Lan put Jiang Shiyuan off his lap and helped her off the boat.
The tailors at Bell Pavilion, who were in charge of customizing the two's formal wear, had been waiting for a long time.
These are all members of top haute couture studios that have long collaborated with Flüss and serve top clients worldwide.
Because the Huo family admires Chinese aesthetics, the design teams they collaborate with are mostly Chinese people who are well-versed in Eastern charm and have an international perspective.
Because Jiang Shiyuan already owns many cheongsams, the design team did not use the traditional cheongsam style for this dress. Instead, they adopted a strapless long dress with Chinese elements. The waist-cinching design accentuated Jiang Shiyuan's perfect waist-hip ratio. The skirt was layered and rippled like waves when she walked. A long silk strip was paired at the neck to highlight the lines of her neck.
Because the theme of the engagement party was hydrangeas, the overall color was light apricot, and the chest area was decorated with hydrangea petals. The entire dress presented a luxurious feel through the smooth satin of silk and embroidery, while the petal element highlighted the design.
So even though it was just a sample garment, Jiang Shiyuan looked breathtakingly beautiful when she put it on.
Huo Lan watched quietly as Jiang Shiyuan was surrounded by people taking her measurements, while the design team's assistant held up fabric samples and explained them to the two of them.
"The dress we designed this time mainly uses heavy silk satin, Xiangyun yarn, kesi and top-quality lace. You can take a look and feel it. Mrs. Huo's body measurements have not changed much from before, so the dress only needs to be slightly adjusted."
Jiang Shiyuan was somewhat absent-minded. It wasn't until her assistant called her again that she came back to her senses and began to examine the fabric.
Seeing that Jiang Shiyuan was lost in thought again, Huo Lan waved his hand, signaling the team to stop what they were doing. "It seems Mrs. Huo is very satisfied. Then let's proceed with the production. I want to see the finished product in three days."
Regarding the dress Jiang Shiyuan will wear to her engagement party, Huo Lan had already invited a team to design it two months ago and started making it based on the body data she had left behind. Now, it's just a matter of making some minor modifications based on the changes in her data, so three days isn't too tight.
It can be said that Huo Lan had already planned everything when he brought Jiang Shiyuan to his side, and things were developing as he had planned.
But he couldn't feel at ease until he actually married her and got a marriage certificate with her.
After the crowd had left Bell Pavilion, Huo Lan pulled Jiang Shiyuan into his arms from behind.
She was still wearing that strapless dress, with no fabric at the shoulders, and without any warning, he bit down on her.
It didn't hurt, but it left a row of teeth marks on her smooth, white shoulder.
Huo Lan's bony fingers traced the marks she had left on his body. Even though she was right next to him, he still felt it was unreal, as if everything was fake.
Why can't you ever give me a sense of security?
Since the wedding date was set, Huo Lan has become even more clingy to her. Whenever she is by his side, he has to get close to her, to have her, and to possess her.
Although she was no longer confined to the Bell Pavilion, she was not free, both physically and mentally.
Although she tried her best to hide her unease and replace it with obedience and docility, she still couldn't give Huo Lan the complete sense of security he spoke of.
He often mentioned the sense of security he felt, which was that she would allow him to have a child with her.
After Huo Lan's constant hints and prodding, Jiang Shiyuan almost couldn't help but agree to him, taking the risk to give him the sense of security he wanted, but in the end she didn't say it.
"You know, I want to study archaeology, which will keep me very busy, so it's not a good time to get pregnant."
Huo Lan placed his arm across Jiang Shiyuan's knees and lifted her up in his arms. Her wide skirt fell to the ground like a beautiful flower.
"This is essentially an escape, but I'm giving in to you, which is why I'm willing to give you the best resources to help you get what you want."
"My sense of security may come from locking you up, so that when I see your impatience towards our wedding, I won't lie to myself that I didn't see it."
Jiang Shiyuan is not a qualified actress, and Huo Lan is a person with an overly sensitive mind. He can always see through her disguise and understand what she is thinking behind her mask.
“This dress suits you well, but you don’t like it because you think it’s a shackle.”
After Huo Lan carried Jiang Shiyuan into the bedroom, he untied the belt around her waist from behind. With the zipper pulled down, the entire dress hung loosely on her body, forcing her to cover her chest.
"I...I really like them. I like every single dress you picked out."
Huo Lan reached out to her and pulled the hand that was covering her clothes. "Who are you planning to ask to leave me this time?"
"Xu Feixuan? She's too busy taking care of herself to interfere in my affairs."
Forcibly, Huo Lan pried her hands off her dress, and the huge dress slipped off her body and fell to the ground.
He had touched the body countless times, and no matter how many times it was shown to him, it could always easily arouse his emotions, making his heart beat erratically and his breathing rapid and hot.
Huo Lan gently bit Jiang Shiyuan's neck, making her lie on the sofa, eagerly wanting to possess him in the most invasive way.
"Xie Shuyan? He's nothing but a good-for-nothing. He can't cause any trouble in front of me."
Huo Lan pressed his body against hers from behind, and Jiang Shiyuan finally came to her senses and began to struggle, "Are you doing this on purpose? You never forget to use protection!"
"Still unwilling?"
"I've already said it, premarital pregnancy is bad..."
Huo Lan gripped her throat with displeasure, the pressure just right so that she wouldn't suffocate but still had to endure his oppressive force.
"Using the same excuse again, don't forget that in less than a month, you will be my wife. Even if you are pregnant this time, your belly won't be showing yet. By the time the baby is born, we will already be a legally married couple."
Jiang Shiyuan closed her eyes. The person pressed against her was already restless, seemingly forcing her to make a decision.
"Shi Yuan, what should you do to gain my trust?"
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Author's Note: Updates will be around 9 PM tomorrow and the day after, as I need to meet the ranking requirements.
I've been updating too frequently these past few days, I apologize. Now that I have an outline, I should have fewer writer's block issues, and I hope to continue writing smoothly.
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