edited April 7, 2024
Xia Wan was certain that if he hadn’t expressed his interest in the concert, the Huo family might have taken other steps to ensure he didn’t attend the event at all.
After grasping the full extent of the situation, he couldn’t help but sigh at the sheer chaos and drama unfolding before him.
He couldn’t imagine how awkward it would be for this group of people with different plans to meet up later. Just thinking about it made him feel uneasy and tense.
Huo Peixue was impressive. Even after this, he can still maintain a calm expression.
He nestled in closer to Huo Yu, wrapping his arm around him for comfort. Tilting his head up, he leaned in and spoke softly, his breath tickling Huo Yu’s ear. “I can’t help but feel a twinge of sympathy for Huo Peixue,” he confessed, his voice barely audible to anyone but Huo Yu.
Huo Yu remained silent, but a subtle smile curved the corners of his mouth.
“Damn!” Shen Yan swore, “This surprise is just too unexpected.”
Huo Yu hasn’t announced his marriage yet, and he didn’t mention it in front of Sun Baijiang.
Clearly, he contemplated the upcoming scenario where everyone would come together and be surprised by this revelation. The thought of their reactions caused a subtle twitch at the corner of his mouth, indicating his anticipation and perhaps amusement at the impending drama.
“Zhou Wen mentioned that you’re his senior,” Sun Baijiang shared all the news he had gathered. “Have you two met before?”
Huo Yu shot a cold glance over and happened to lock eyes with Zhou Wen.
Zhou Wen, feeling the intensity of Huo Yu’s stare, couldn’t help but feel uneasy. He quickly looked away, his gaze darting nervously towards the drink in his hand, searching for anything to divert his attention from the discomfort of the situation.
Huo Yu’s voice remained cold as he replied, “I don’t remember.”
Despite Huo Yu’s cold response, Sun Baijiang’s expression remained joyful, his brows and eyes reflecting his happiness. The fact that Huo Yu was willing to engage in conversation with him was already a delightful surprise for Sun Baijiang.
“If you need assistance later,” he rotated the water glass in his hand, “I can help you look after Xia Wan.” His offer conveyed genuine concern and a readiness to assist.
“Sun Baijiang.” Huo Yu’s demeanor shifted as he abruptly raised his gaze to meet Sun Baijiang’s eyes, his voice carrying a distinct chill as he uttered his name. The sudden change in tone hinted at an underlying tension or seriousness in the conversation.
Sun Baijiang was startled by the sudden coldness in Huo Yu’s tone as he called out his name.
Huo Yu’s voice carried a tone of weariness and frustration as he spoke. “I’m fed up with this ongoing charade you put on, adding in these small gestures at the end to try and sway me. I’ve lost trust in you, and I don’t want you interfering in my life without my permission. Do I really have to plead with you to respect my boundaries?”
Sun Baijiang’s fingers clenched around the cup, the tightness reflecting his inner turmoil. His pale face displayed a mixture of emotions, including confusion and a hint of hurt.
“As for Xia Wan,” Huo Yu continued, “even if I throw him out and let him fend for himself I wouldn’t entrust his care to you. There are reasons behind this that only you fully comprehend, isn’t that right?”
Sun Baijiang’s grip on the wine glass tightened until his knuckles turned white. He looked down at the ground, feeling a wave of loneliness wash over him. The whole situation weighed heavily on him, making him feel even more alone and isolated.
“I’ll look after my sister-in-law later,” Shen Yan quickly intervened. As he tried to defuse the tension. He turned to Sun Baijiang and added, “It’s not often you get to relax like this. So enjoy yourself.”
“Thanks,” Xia Wan set down his water glass. “But I’ll stay with Huo Yu later. As long as he’s around, I’m not afraid of anything.” He glanced at Huo Yu and added, “Right?”
Huo Yu nodded and reached for Xia Wan’s hand. “Let’s go and greet them,” he said, leading the way with a grip.
Following Huo Yu’s gaze, Xia Wan glanced over and noticed a striking middle-aged couple who had just entered through the door.
The identity of this couple seemed quite extraordinary, as Huo Peixue personally welcomed them.
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“Mr. Xue, Mrs. Wen, having two esteemed guests like yourselves here truly elevatrd the atmosphere of this place,” Huo Peixue remarked. As soon as he spoke, everyone else also stood up, including Shen Yan and Sun Baijiang.
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Xia Wan, still a little lost in thought, realized that in this setting, the couple held significant authority. Perhaps due to an unknown reason, he found himself feeling more at ease around them.
“If Mr. Huo considers this a humble house, then what should we call ourselves?” Wen Yunzhi said with a smile. Her demeanor was gentle and approachable, and she responded graciously to everyone who came to greet them.
Huo Peixue responded modestly, though a glint of pride shimmered in his eyes. While the Huo family’s business might not rival that of the Xue family, their house possessed its own distinct charm.
When Huo Peifeng had capitalized on a real estate opportunity to secure this valuable piece of land. However, after policy changes had made acquiring such property impossible.
He personally escorted Xue Chong and Wen Yunzhi to their seats and asked, “Isn’t Xiao Wenxuan joining us?”
“There was some business matters at the company, so he had to attend to them,” Xue Chong replied with a smile.
“He’s indeed a capable young man,” Huo Peixue praised, nodding towards Huo Lin. “We’re still trailing far behind.”
“Isn’t it normal for Huo Lin to encounter challenges?” Wen Yunzhi smiled warmly. “Providing your child with more opportunities to grow through experiences will naturally lead to success.”
As the banquet officially began, and before taking his seat, Xia Wan found himself approached by Xia Yang while Huo Yu was engaged in conversation with others.
“Wanwan,” Xia Yang gently touched Xia Wan’s arm, “Don’t go to the main table. There’s no seat for you there. Come sit with me instead.”
Xia Wan smiled innocently as he looked at Xia Yang. The more innocent his smile, the more Xia Yang felt the urge to crush him to death.
“I heard Mrs. Wen’s child didn’t come, right?” Xia Wan said with a smile. “I’ll take his seat then.”
Xia Yang couldn’t help but mutter under his breath, calling Xia Wan a rascal. However, fearing Huo Yu’s reaction, he restrained himself and continued, “Even if there’s an empty seat, someone else will take it. You don’t realize how many people are eager to impress the Xue family. It’s not your spot.”
Before Xia Yang could say more, Huo Yu abruptly interrupted him. His tone carried a blend of authority and protectiveness as he questioned, “What do you mean it’s not his place?”
“My brother said there’s no seat for me at the main table, so he invited me to sit with him,” Xia Wan explained calmly.
Huo Yu’s eyes turned cold as he glanced at Xia Yang, questioning his words.
“Who said there’s no seat for you?” Huo Yu’s voice cut through the air, his cold gaze fixing on Xia Yang.
“Brother, come in,” Xia Wan said to Xia Yang, “Even if there’s truly no seat, I can just sit on Huo Yu’s lap.”
Xia Yang: “…”
Huo Yu: “…”
The room fell silent as both Xia Yang and Huo Yu remained speechless.
Huo Yu thought to himself, He is quite bold.
When Xia Wan took his seat, he couldn’t help but notice the extremely displeased expression on Huo Peixue’s face, and Li Yun and Qiu Qi looked even more worse.
Of course, the expressions of the Zhou family’s father and son across from them weren’t much better either.
“Hello, Uncle. Hello, Aunt,” Xia Wan greeted with a sweet smile, his eyes sparkling with innocence and sincerity. His bright and genuine smile brought a laugh from Wen Yunzhi.
As Xia Wan got closer, he noticed that Wen Yunzhi looked extremely thin.
“What ‘uncle’ and ‘aunt’?” Huo Yu chuckled as he ruffled Xia Wan’s hair. “It is the chairman of the Xue family Mr. Xue, and President Mrs. Wen.”
Xia Wan was about to correct his greeting but Wen Yunzhi spoke first and asked, “Are you Tangtang’s roommate?”
“Yeah,” Xia Wan responded, he was momentarily taken aback. “Do you happen to know Su Tang?”
“I’m his aunt,” Wen Yunzhi said with a smile.
Xia Wan was a little surprised. Su Tang had often mentioned his aunt, but Xia Wan had always assumed she was just an ordinary businesswoman. He hadn’t expected her to have such a significant background.
Seeing Xia Wan’s dazed expression, Wen Yunzhi approached him and whispered, “I’ve been following your livestream recently. It’s an honor to see you in person today.”
Xia Wan pursed his lips, feeling his cheeks gradually became a bit red. “You also enjoy watching those?” he asked, a hint of surprise in his voice.
“Watching your livestream while having a meal is quite enjoyable,” Wen Yunzhi replied with a soft smile. “But I’m often pressed for time, so I end up watching the replays. If I catch it live, I’ll definitely give you a reward.”
Xia Wan quickly waved his hand, “No, no, thank you, Auntie. Your support is more than enough.”
After a moment’s thought, he decided not to address Mrs. Wen directly, but instead followed Su Tang’s address and called her Auntie.
Wen Yunzhi felt a strong fondness for Xia Wan, but she couldn’t quite explain or understand why.
Ever since she saw Xia Wan’s face outside the school gate, Wen Yunzhi felt that this child was exceptionally kind. Initially, she thought she might have seen him before, but upon careful consideration, she realized she hadn’t. Nevertheless, her fondness for Xia Wan only grew stronger with time.
She usually went to pick up Su Tang or visit her at the school gate or on campus. She had never been to Su Tang’s dormitory before.
Su Tang never introduced anyone to her when they met. Later on, Su Tang asked her to watch Xia Wan’s livestream.
Since her child went missing, Wen Yunzhi’s health hadn’t been great, and she even experienced appetite problems. However, she didn’t believe that watching mukbang videos could solve her issues.
Before Xia Wan, Wen Yunzhi had watched many food broadcasts, most of which focused solely on delicious food, which she found boring.
At first, Wen Yunzhi thought Xia Wan was just like the others. However, unable to withstand Su Tang’s persistent urging, she clicked on Xia Wan’s broadcast and watched an episode. But to her surprise, she found him to be different. Xia Wan’s genuine enjoyment of the food and his sweet laughter while eating without unnecessary chatter resonated with her deeply. It was exactly what she needed.
That time, when she watched the replay of Xia Wan’s livestream, she found herself unknowingly eating half a bowl of extra rice, much to Su Tang’s surprise.
While Wen Yunzhi and Xia Wan conversed, other thoughts began to stir in her heart.
Wen Yunzhi believed in fate, and she couldn’t shake the feeling that her connection with Xia Wan was something truly magical. No one had ever made her feel as if they had known each other before.
When she looked at Xia Wan, just as she looked at Su Tang, Wen Yunzhi couldn’t help but feel a surge of maternal love overflowing within her.
Whenever Xia Wan came close to talk, she couldn’t resist glancing at his left wrist out of habit. Because her child had a small birthmark on their left wrist.
Xia Wan’s hands were delicate and fair, with slender fingers and pink nails. However, the cuffs of his sleeves were too long, covering his wrists.
Huo Peixue cleared his throat lightly, interrupting the conversation between Wen Yunzhi and Xia Wan. He then introduced Zhou Ke to Huo Yu in a gentle tone, “Yu’er, this is Mr. Zhou, who also resides in Paris. I’m not sure if you two have met before.”
Huo Yu nodded politely at Zhou Wen and replied, “I haven’t had the chance to meet him.”
“Although we’ve never formally met, I’m familiar with you,” Zhou Ke said with a smile. “Zhou Wen and you graduated from the same school.”
“Yes,” Zhou Wen’s eyes lit up. “I’ve noticed you, senior, for quite some time now, and I’ve occasionally seen you around campus. Everyone admired you alot .”
“Really?” Huo Yu glanced over, pausing for a moment at Zhou Wen’s nervous expression. Then, he shook his head slightly and said softly, “No, I don’t remember.”
Zhou Wen’s fair cheeks flushed pink, and he smiled shyly. “It’s okay if you don’t remember me, Senior. You’re so accomplished, after all.”
“It’s alright if you don’t remember,” Huo Peixue interjected. “After all, we just met today, didn’t we?”
“Mrs. Wen, President Xue,” Huo Peixue addressed Xue Chong and Wen Yunzhi, “Considering the extensive reach of your Xue family’s business worldwide, what are your thoughts on France?”
“The French market has been relatively stable,” Xue Chong said. “Is Mr. Huo planning to establish a business in France?”
Huo Peixue quickly smiled and waved his hand, “Not exactly. Currently, I’m just contemplating the idea of opening a branch in France. I wanted to ask you and Mrs. Wen to share your experiences.”
“What type of branch would it be?” Wen Yunzhi inquired.
“It would primarily focus on jewelry,” Huo Peixue replied, subtly observing Huo Yu’s reaction. “It’s a pity that Yan Yu didn’t come under my control otherwise things would have been different.”
Back then, Huo Peifeng founded the Huo family, primarily focusing on real estate, while Yan Wei was passionate about jewelry design and founded “Yan Yu”. Before the accident involving Huo Peifeng and Yan Wei, “Yan Yu” before their unfortunate accident, “Yan Yu” had garnered a small but significant reputation.
However, after Huo Peifeng’s accident, the real estate market reached its peak, and Huo Peixue swiftly rose to success, devoting most of his energy to the Huo family’s real estate projects.
As a result, “Yan Yu” suffered from poor management, leading to the departure of its designers and a gradual decline until it faded away.
Although the brand still exists, it is now in the hands of Huo Lin and his uncle, Li Sheng, who manage it to the best of their abilities.
While others may not be aware, Huo Peixue knows that Huo Yu would never completely abandon the legacy left behind by Huo Peifeng and Yan Wei.
Even during his studies abroad, it seemed more like a last resort to prevent Huo Yu from pursuing his own aspirations. The only way to do so was to suppress him and his ambitions.
Now, by providing funds to establish branches abroad, in the eyes of outsiders, Huo Peifeng appears to be taking care of the younger generation and giving Huo Yu an opportunity.
Given the chance to reclaim his mother’s belongings, even if it was just an empty shell, he believed that Huo Yu would never pass up this opportunity.
This endeavor will not only solve their problems but also enhance his reputation. And why wouldn’t he take advantage of it.
Marrying Huo Yu into the Zhou family would indeed keep him abroad. Zhou and his son were also aware of Huo Yu’s involvement with someone like Xia Wan. Once the marriage was arranged, both issues would be resolved.
Huo Peixue would be able to get rid of both Huo Yu and Xia Wan.
Before reaching out to Zhou Ke and his son, Huo Peixue had someone check their background. While the Zhou family was involved in investment business, it hadn’t been as successful as before in recent years. They only had minor achievements and wouldn’t be of much help to Huo Yu.
The crucial point was that Zhou Wen harbored a secret love for Huo Yu for a long time. Even if he knew about Xia Wan’s existence, he would undoubtedly refuse to give up the chance to marry Huo Yu.
That’s why he openly and honestly disclosed everything about Xia Wan.
As expected, Zhou Ke and his son also believed that with Xia Wan’s background, Huo Yu and him wouldn’t last long, and they would eventually break up.
Although Zhou Ke had some concerns, both Zhou Wen and Huo Peixue shared the same viewpoint. But he couldn’t ignore his son’s feelings for Huo Yu, so eventually, the father and son decided to attend the banquet despite it being held across the ocean.
Huo Peixue secretly admired their boldness and courage, seeing the potential risks involved.
In this situation, if someone else were in Huo Peixue’s position, they might have chosen to hide the matter of Xia Wan to avoid any conflicts with Zhou Ke upon meeting Xia Wan.
However, the move he made, although it seemed extremely risky, was actually incredibly calculated and stable.
Despite the apparent risk in being open about Xia Wan, Huo Peixue saw the bigger picture and had confidence in his approach. He knew that Zhou Ke might not tolerate Xia Wan’s presence, but he believed that being honest and transparent was the right path to take. This decision
wasn’t made lightly; it was driven by a mix of courage, foresight, and a desire to face challenges head-on.
Oh also, the translation quality has improved since the first chapter of this story. You still have some way to go, and as long as you still like translating, this journey will be a pleasant one. I am convinced that the quality of this translation will continue to rise.Thank you for the chapter!
I have a long way to go!! But thanks for noticing, translating is really hard and staying consistent is even harder. For Huo Peixue, its all facade you will see in further chapters how they will react once they know that Xia Wan is far better and far well affluence as compared to Qiu. So keep reading for more!!!!! 😄
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I sent you a Kofi as I like the story, but you need an editor
Hi, Thanks 🙂 I know but I don’t have anyone such whom I would be able to give. I am re-uploading the whole chapter. This was actually my very first story so I made lots of mistakes.
Yes, there’s a lot of improvement in the
Thanks for noticing 😄
And of you like you can check out my other novel which I’m working on “Accidentally Married the Wrong Blind Date”
In this I tried to make as less mistakes as possible. Maybe you would also enjoy it
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I will. Thank you! I hope you continue to translate good stories!!