Chapter 64 Extra 1 He has never liked to be ostentatious
On the first weekend after New Year's Day, Huo Yizhou took Su Tangtang to see her grandfather.
Upon seeing him in person, Su Tangtang's earlier trepidation vanished instantly. He was an elderly man with a kind face and a warm smile, completely different from the imposing and authoritative CEO of the Huo Group that she had imagined.
Before coming, she was filled with anxiety, imagining all sorts of serious scenarios, but now she felt only peace.
She could clearly feel the elder's heartfelt affection and recognition. When he looked at her, the fine lines at the corners of his eyes were full of smiles, and his words were full of gentleness and care.
Both families were very satisfied, and a date for the meeting was quickly set.
The atmosphere was exceptionally harmonious on the day they met. The two families got along very well and set the engagement date on the spot. Su Tangtang was a little dazed at the time, but she still nodded in agreement.
Until the day before her engagement, as she walked out of the acting class and felt the evening breeze, she still felt a sense of unreality and confusion. She was really going to get engaged to Huo Yizhou.
She had just stepped out the door when she received a call from Huo Yizhou.
“Brother Zhou,” Su Tangtang unconsciously raised the corners of her mouth.
"Want to have dinner together?" he asked gently.
She gave a soft "Mmm" with a smile, "Okay."
After a few brief words, the call ended.
Just as Su Tangtang was about to open the car door, a familiar voice came from behind her.
"Tangtang".
She turned around and saw Gu Qingke walking towards her.
Su Tangtang couldn't pretend she hadn't seen it, so she stopped what she was doing and asked calmly, "Is there something you need?"
The aloofness in her eyes was like a tiny thorn, piercing Gu Qingke's heart.
During this time, he lay in the hospital bed thinking a lot. From how he shielded her from a knife to how she never came to see him, he finally had to admit that she really no longer cared about him.
"It's nothing, I just happened to see you," he said bitterly.
Su Tangtang nodded. "Then I'll be going now."
“Wu Xiaojia… has been sentenced,” he added.
“Yes, I understand,” she said calmly.
He was still unwilling to give up, and almost blurted out, "Tangtang, is there really no possibility between us?"
Su Tangtang paused, turned around and looked at him. "It's impossible. Thank you for taking that knife for me. I won't hold it against you for framing me before. From now on, we're even."
After saying that, she opened the car door and got in.
The car door closed, shutting out their world.
Gu Qingke stood there, watching the car drive further and further away until it disappeared around the street corner.
The cold winter evening wind blew by, leaving only a deep sense of regret and resentment, spreading silently.
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Both of them are quite low-key, and their engagement banquet was simple and warm, with only their closest relatives and friends invited.
"Congratulations!" Zhou Yan said with a smile as she walked up to Su Tangtang.
Su Tangtang smiled and said, "Thank you."
Zhou Yan looked her over carefully. Her white and blue dress made her look exceptionally elegant and charming. "You look beautiful today."
Su Tangtang smiled but remained silent.
At this moment, Lin Lang also walked over, his tone tinged with a hint of teasing, "Tangtang, I really didn't expect that your Huo Yizhou was actually the president of Huo's Group. You guys kept it a secret for too long."
Zhou Yan nodded repeatedly, indicating that she deeply agreed.
Su Tangtang said softly, "He has never liked to be ostentatious."
Zhou Yan sighed, "Yes, they are indeed very low-key."
After exchanging a few jokes with friends, the engagement ceremony officially began.
The newlyweds stood side by side on the stage. Huo Yizhou's grandfather spoke at length, and finally said kindly, "Today is my grandson's engagement day. I am sincerely happy for them and wish the two children a lifetime of happiness together."
As the old man finished speaking, a round of enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.
The host then took over the process, and the two solemnly signed their names on the marriage certificate.
After the banquet began, the guests raised their glasses and chatted, creating a warm and lively atmosphere filled with sincere blessings from relatives and friends.
By the time the banquet ended, night had fallen.
Su Tangtang and Huo Yizhou drove home together.
As soon as they entered the house, Huo Yizhou gently embraced her from behind and whispered, "Tangtang."
Su Tangtang responded softly, then turned to ask him, "Are you happy today?"
Huo Yizhou hugged her tighter. "Of course I'm happy."
Su Tangtang leaned against him and whispered, "I'm especially happy too."
Huo Yizhou released her hand, cupped her face, and placed a gentle and precious kiss on her lips.
Su Tangtang murmured softly, "More."
Before he could finish speaking, Huo Yizhou's kiss landed on his lips again.
At first, it was just a gentle touch, like a test or a comfort, but then it gradually deepened, becoming passionate and lingering, like an irresistible tide.
Amidst the mingling of scents, they had unknowingly moved from the living room to the sofa.
Huo Yizhou pulled her down to his body, and Su Tangtang reached out and hooked her arms around his neck.
She could clearly hear her own heartbeat, one beat after another, fast and heavy, almost bursting out of her chest.
He lifted his head from her neck at the right moment, his voice low and husky, "I'll be gentle."
Su Tangtang met his gaze and nodded gently.
The clothes were removed piece by piece and scattered to the side.
The moment their skin touched, both of them trembled.
Su Tangtang's breathing was already disordered, and Huo Yizhou was not at ease either; his restraint concealed equally heaving breaths.
The night seemed to stretch out infinitely, yet it also felt as fleeting as a moment.
As night deepened, the waves gradually subsided.
They had just finished washing up and gone to sleep.
The next morning, when Su Tangtang woke up, the bedside was empty. She squinted and reached for her phone. The number on the screen made her pause slightly; it was already noon.
She dragged her still somewhat weak body into the bathroom. The warm water washed over her skin, but the images of last night uncontrollably surfaced in her mind. Those intimate moments made her ears burn, and even the hand holding the toothbrush unconsciously tightened.
When Su Tangtang came out of the bedroom, Huo Yizhou was sitting on the living room sofa, busy with his laptop. She tiptoed over and sat down next to him, her voice still languid from just waking up, "So busy."
Huo Yizhou turned his head at the sound, his gaze lingering on her flushed cheeks for a moment, before naturally leaning down to place a light kiss on her lips. "It'll be ready soon."
His fingers slid across the computer touchpad. "Are you hungry?"
Su Tangtang glanced at the dense data on the screen and nodded honestly, "I'm quite hungry."
“I had my assistant pack up your favorite restaurant,” Huo Yizhou said.
Su Tangtang nodded and found a comfortable position to sit down next to him.
Soon, the assistant knocked on the door with an elegant lunchbox, and Su Tangtang went to open it.
After greeting everyone, the assistant placed the food on the table and left quickly.
After the assistant left, Su Tangtang unpacked the boxes, and a rich aroma wafted out. Less than two minutes later, Huo Yizhou closed his laptop and came over, quickly helping her unpack the remaining food containers.
The two then sat down to eat.
After dinner, the two embraced on the sofa watching a variety show. The laughter and chatter on the screen gradually faded into the distance. Before they knew it, gentle kisses landed on her neck and other areas…
By the time Su Tangtang came to her senses, she had already been carried into the bedroom.
Neither of them got out of bed for the entire afternoon.
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