Edited March 11, 2024
The following day, Xia Wan received the money from Huo Yu right on schedule.
Having the money made things much easier for Xia Wan. He spent several days interviewing several experienced housekeepers, eventually settling on one who was meticulous and kind-hearted.
Even though Aunt Sun was dismissed, Xia Chenglin’s family remained unusually quiet.
When he met Huo Yu again, it was already a week later.
Xia Wan left school early in the morning, carrying his belongings, and instantly noticed Huo Yu’s car. He approached, unlocked the car door, and was greeted by the familiar woody aroma with a hint of tobacco.
Huo Yu sat in the driver’s seat, tidying up carefully. His white shirt highlighted the shape of his shoulders and neck, making them look graceful and smooth.
“Thank you, Eldest master, for coming to pick me up,” Xia Wan expressed his gratitude as he settled into his seat and fastened his seatbelt.
“How can a couple about to get married go to the Civil Affairs Bureau separately?” Huo Yu asked, glancing sideways at him, his expression was very calm.
“Yes,” Xia Wan chuckled. As time went by, he gradually grew accustomed to Huo Yu’s indifferent expression.
Xia Wan had recently gotten his hair trimmed. It wasn’t as long as before, but it was fluffy and stylish.
His black hair was tucked behind his ears, accentuating his perfect side profile.
A bright smile adorned his face as he faced the rising sun, giving off a radiant glow that was somewhat mesmerizing.
Huo Yu turned his gaze away from Xia Wan and began to drive the car.
They arrived early, but there was still a long line in the lobby of the Civil Affairs Bureau.
Perhaps for young lovers, even waiting in line was sweet enough.
Xia Wan observed the couples standing in the queue, chatting sweetly with each other. Then, he looked at Huo Yu, who stood tall and indifferent. Taking the initiative, he said, “Young Master, please have a seat. I’ll wait in line.”
When Xia Wan spoke, he raised his face slightly, with a strand of hair covering his brow, giving him a small and fair appearance. Yet, his amber eyes gleamed with sincerity and warmth, making him seem more approachable.
But Huo Yu didn’t feel grateful at all. He glanced at Xia Wan briefly, then shifted his gaze to the couple standing in front of them in the queue.
In front of them, a couple hugged each other tightly. The girl looked up while the boy lowered his head. Their foreheads touched as they whispered something to each other secretly.
Meanwhile, in another couple, the taller boy was feeding chocolate to the shorter boy, and the shorter boy took the initiative to offer his milk tea to the taller boy’s lips.
Huo Yu paused for a moment, considering his words carefully. Then, with a calm tone, he suggested, “Let’s wait together.”
Xia Wan was momentarily stunned, feeling a bit surprised.
After all, someone like Huo Yu, who was considered a young master, typically had a fear of germs. Shouldn’t he dislike crowded places?
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He couldn’t help but wonder why Huo Yu was willing to endure the discomfort of being in such a crowded environment.
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“No,” Xia Wan said, looking very well-behaved. “I’m just worried that your clothes will get dirty.”
For a moment, Huo Yu was perplexed. How could his clothes get dirty just by waiting in line?
But Xia Wan was known for having unconventional thoughts from time to time. Despite being confused, Huo Yu chose not to inquire further, opting to let Xia Wan’s peculiarities pass without further discussion.
As the two stood together, their presence began to draw the attention of those around them. People in the crowd couldn’t help but glance their way..
People couldn’t help but notice how good they looked together, especially with their height difference, which is currently popular. No matter how one sees it, they seem like a perfect match.
However, despite their apparent compatibility, the two didn’t seem like they were here to collect a certificate. Instead, they looked more like business partners attending to official matters.
Each of them held a mobile phone, with at least three arm-lengths of distance between them. Surveying the entire Civil Affairs Bureau hall, no one else seemed to be as far apart as they were.
Without caring about what others were thinking Xia Wan was busy responding to messages from online users.
In just one week, he did five live broadcasts. Besides showing Su Tang’s pig’s trotter once, the other four times were about his lunches in the school cafeteria.
Because he looked good and how he ate in a stylish and enjoyable way, Xia Wan quickly gained a group of fans.
Apart from the live broadcasts, he also took pictures and shared them whenever he found his favorite dishes.
In his latest live broadcast, he had over a thousand visitors in his chat room, which almost made Su Tang’s jaw drop in surprise.
Along with that, he also uploaded two new paintings on his art account.
Without spending too much effort, he simply revised two of his old paintings from his previous life that could still be improved. Then, he made a video showing the overall painting process and uploaded it.
This time, Xia Wan dedicated himself fully to the task, ensuring that he completed the work with meticulous attention to detail.
The effort paid off, as the response was significantly better than the first time.
Several influential art bloggers reposted his work, increasing its visibility, and he also attracted more fans as a result of his improved performance.
[Blogger, please don’t draw so casually. You’re making me think that I can draw too.]
[The blogger’s hands are like magic, while mine… well, they’re not even worthy of being called hands.]
[Would the blogger accept the manuscript? The price is negotiable.]
” …”
Xia Wan glanced at it and replied to several messages regarding the contract.
Since he was already focused on painting, why not create something that could generate income?
After all, today was different from the past. In his previous life, he had had a loving family and good family conditions, so he had dared to dream of being a “salted fish”.
It was different now. Only being self-reliant could give him a sufficient sense of security and protect the people he cared about.
Huo Yu’s calm voice came from above his head as he inquired, “What are you busy with?”
Xia Wan glanced away from the screen and noticed that the distance he had maintained with Huo Yu had disappeared, and now they were very close to each other.
Xia Wan stated, “I’m going through the comments from netizens.”
“The comments related to your broadcast”
Huo Yu: “The one where you eat and broadcast?”
“Yeah,” Xia Wan paused and stepped aside, “Have you watched my live broadcast?”
Huo Yu has seen almost every broadcast, but he remained silent for a moment and replied, “No.”
The act of Xia Wan stepping aside stirred a sense of discomfort in him. Huo Yu grappled with whether it was a matter of pride or another elusive emotion. But he was unable to pinpoint the exact source of his unease.
His gaze intensified with a hint of darkness, and he quietly closed the distance, moving closer to Xia Wan.
“Others are looking at us,” Huo Yu said, putting his hands on Xia Wan’s shoulders, putting half of his body weight on him: “Shouldn’t we act more intimate?”
Xia Wan struggled to act as a support, glancing around. Many people, whether on purpose or by accident, were indeed paying attention to them.
He thought Huo Yu also wanted to do a good job, so he took a tissue from his backpack and wiped his hands thoroughly.
Huo Yu’s expression showed confusion as he glanced at Xia Wan.
In the next movement without hesitation, Xia Wan lifted his hands and gently placed his arms around Huo Yu’s waist.
The faint scent of milk lingered on the tip of the nose. Just like Xia Wan’s skin, it was milky white and delicate enough to have stirred a certain uncontrollable desire for destruction and control quietly sprouting deep in their hearts.
Quietly, Xia Wan lifted his chin and asked, “Is this alright?” His warm and gentle breath lightly brushed against Huo Yu’s chin.
Huo Yu paused for a moment, then said in a deep voice, “Yes.”
“Eldest Master,” Xia Wan smiled and tilted his head, “My acting skills are not bad, right?”
Huo Yu snorted, he raised his hand and pressed the top of Xia Wan’s head. Because of the dangling bristles of hair, the strands of hair were softened, giving off a faint luster.
The line moved forward a little bit, and finally, it was their turn.
Under the guiding voice of staff Xia Wan moved his shoulders close to Huo Yu’s. He tilted his head slightly and smiled at the camera.
“Very good.” The staff stamped the two red books and handed them over.
Xia Wan opened it up and glanced inside. He not only wore a bright smile but there was also a subtle smile on Huo Yu’s face. They both turned their heads slightly toward each other, giving the impression that they were genuinely in love.
Exiting the lobby, Xia Wan prepared to step into the car when Huo Yu’s phone began to ring.
Glancing at the caller ID on the screen, he involuntarily shifted his gaze towards Xia Wan.
Huo Yu then walked to the opposite side of the car, deliberately lowering his voice as he answered the call.
“Uncle,” Xia Wan caught a faint mention before the audio became unclear, and he couldn’t make out the rest of the conversation.
It was evident that Huo Yu was a bit cautious, so Xia Wan paused briefly before deciding to enter the car first.
In front of the Civil Affairs Bureau, there’s a bustling street with lots of people around noon. It’s early April, and some folks have switched to wearing short-sleeved shirts.
Observing from a distance, Xia Wan couldn’t help but get lost in his thoughts.
In the original story, Huo Yu blackened, after his uncle Yan Rui’s transfer order was almost certain.
Even though the official transfer order hadn’t been issued, some well-informed people had already heard about it.
Before the official issuance of the transfer order, Yan Rui was deceived into being photographed in compromising situations. Following this incident, not only did news about the transfer order vanish, but his career was also utterly destroyed.
Yan Rui was meant to be the tool Huo Yu would have used to reclaim his belongings and also a kind of protection for him.
However, Yan Rui’s downfall ended up triggering Huo Yu’s descent into complete darkness.
And when it happened, it was during late spring or early summer, not too long ago.
Initially, Xia Wan and Huo Yu joined forces mainly for their own interests. However, after various events unfolded, Xia Wan genuinely wanted to help Huo Yu escape his supposed destiny.
Maybe it was because Huo Yu still had a soft spot, or perhaps it was because when he confronted Xia Yang, the other party could help him with a million without hesitation.
Regardless of whether Huo Yu spoke those words sincerely or just for appearance, Xia Wan felt genuinely touched in his heart.
Lately, he has been keeping an eye on news about Yan Rui, but there’s absolutely no information online.
Xia Wan instinctively inquired with Su Tang. Though he didn’t explicitly state it, Su Tang would surely inform him if there were any updates regarding the Huo family.
Even though he wasn’t aware of the exact nature of Aunt Su Tang’s family business, given their acquaintance with Huo Peixue, there had to be some connections.
Beyond the window, the leaves of the French paulownia tree underwent a gradual transformation, shifting into shades of dark blue, swaying in green undulations as the wind played with them.
Regardless of the circumstances, Xia Wan was determined this time to seize the opportunity and completely alter the course of the story.
thanks for chapter
О, я думала, наш пушистый парень больше внимания уделит тому, что муж знает о его жизни
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Ops, wrong language, sorry
Oh, I thought our fluffy guy will give more attention to fact that his husband knows about his lives
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