The next morning, the sun shone brightly and a gentle breeze caressed our faces.
The two went out shopping together as agreed.
However, after learning that Huo Jinning would also be going along, her mother-in-law politely declined the suggestion to go shopping together.
When Huo Jinning saw Yue Yitang, she seemed to be bathed in light, even more beautiful and charming than usual, with a joyful smile on her face.
"Sister Yue, you look absolutely stunning today," Huo Jinning exclaimed sincerely.
"Oh dear, Ningning has such a sweet tongue; how could I possibly compare to her natural beauty?"
Then, they embarked on a shopping spree, selecting all sorts of fashionable clothes and accessories.
Every piece of clothing seemed tailor-made for Yue Yitang, perfectly showcasing her style and charm.
"Sister Yue, why did you buy so many clothes?" Huo Jinning asked curiously as she watched Yue Yitang picking out clothes.
"Your older brother invited me to go to the grasslands tomorrow afternoon," Yue Yitang said in a slightly shy voice.
Huo Jinning was very excited upon hearing the news.
"Go to the grasslands?" Huo Jinning's eyes widened in surprise as she asked.
"Yes, the grassland scenery is perfect at this time of year, ideal for galloping on horseback!"
"My older brother is such a romantic person, he actually chose such a faraway place to confess his love." Huo Jinning muttered to himself in a low voice.
"Ningning, what did you just say? I didn't hear you clearly," Yue Yitang asked curiously.
"Uh... I... I didn't say anything, I just said the grassland is very nice." Huo Jinning quickly stopped herself, almost revealing the truth.
She thought to herself that if her older brother found out that he had leaked his plan in advance, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Yes, I also think the grassland is beautiful."
The two then continued their shopping spree, buying and buying non-stop.
Of course, Yue Yitang was the one buying most of it, while Huo Jinning was just joining in the fun.
After all, she already has more clothes than she can wear.
Nevertheless, Yue Yitang still picked out a few beautiful new clothes for her.
Time flies, and before we knew it, the sun was setting.
They didn't stop until they were too tired to walk any further, at which point they found a restaurant and sat down to enjoy their meal.
After eating and drinking their fill, they all went home to rest.
On her way home, Yue Yitang was filled with joy as she looked forward to her date with Huo Nanchu the next day.
This was their first date after they confessed their feelings for each other, a memorable occasion. Little did she know that an even bigger surprise awaited her.
Back home, Yue Yitang couldn't wait to try on her new clothes. She turned around in front of the mirror, carefully choosing what to wear the next day.
Just as Huo Jinning was about to go back to her room to rest, she unexpectedly discovered a familiar figure—her older brother, Huo Nanchu, was home today.
A hint of surprise flashed in Huo Jinning's eyes, and she quickly went to greet him, asking, "Big brother, why are you back today? Aren't you supposed to be going to the grasslands tomorrow?"
Her voice carried a hint of doubt, clearly showing her curiosity about her older brother's sudden return.
Huo Nanchu was slightly taken aback. He originally thought that he had not yet revealed this plan to his family, but he was surprised to see his sister asking such a question.
He couldn't help but feel suspicious: "Ningning, how did you know? I don't think I told you." His eyes revealed a hint of confusion.
Huo Jinning blinked and smiled mischievously: "I went shopping with Sister Yue today, and she mentioned it to me casually."
"Don't worry, bro, I've kept your confession a secret. I haven't let a single word out!"
As she spoke, she proudly raised her chin, as if showing off her ability to keep secrets to her older brother.
Hearing this, Huo Nanchu finally breathed a sigh of relief. He gently patted his sister's head and praised her with a smile, "Yes, Ningning is the most discreet. She's such a sensible and good child."
Upon receiving his elder brother's praise, Huo Jinning's face immediately lit up with a bright smile, like the most dazzling star in the night sky.
However, just then, a voice came from upstairs: "What are you two whispering about?"
It turned out that the second brother, Huo Zimo, happened to be passing by and saw the two people standing at the bottom of the stairs.
Huo Jinning turned to look at her second brother and asked curiously, "Second brother, weren't you filming on set? Why are you back so soon?"
Huo Zimo replied casually, "I was just making a cameo appearance. My role wasn't big, so filming went quite smoothly."
His tone was calm and natural, as if it were just an ordinary thing.
Looking at her two slightly tired brothers, Huo Jinning felt a pang of heartache.
She said gently, "Then, eldest brother, second brother, you should get some rest! I'll head back first too."
After saying that, she turned and left, leaving her two brothers behind. They looked at each other and smiled, their eyes revealing deep brotherly affection.
After returning to her room, Huo Jinning couldn't wait to share what she had learned that day with Fu Qinian.
He praised Fu Qinian highly: "Fu Qinian, you are really amazing!"
At the same time, she made no secret of her desire to go to the grasslands to ride horses, but then realized that this might disturb her older brother's time with his wife, so she showed a little disappointment on her face.
Seeing Huo Jinning's disappointment, Fu Qinian wanted to fulfill her wish and made up his mind to take her to the grasslands the next day.
Thus, without Huo Jinning's knowledge, a meticulously planned trip to the grasslands had quietly begun.
The next morning, sunlight shone on the breakfast table where Huo Jinning's family had just finished eating.
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