After Marrying The Villain, I Became PopularCh28 - “Husband, he bullied me.”

edited April 11, 2024

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He didn’t know if it was because the sun was too bright, but Xia Wan’s ears still felt faintly hot even after getting out of the car.

He bought a cold can of Coke from a nearby convenience store. With one hand, he pulled the tab open, lifted it to his mouth, and took a few sips.

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The early summer sun cast its warm rays on his eyelashes, prompting him to squint reflexively against the brightness. As he took a sip of the cold liquid, it eased down his throat, bringing a soothing sensation to his slightly unsettled heart.

Just then, his phone buzzed in his pocket. Glancing at the screen, he saw it was a call from Cui Xiaoheng, his manager at Langqiao Gallery. 1B7R2F

Cui Xiaoheng was known for being soft-spoken and always gentle in his approach.

“Mr. Xia,” Cui Xiaoheng asked, “We have an important art exhibition in two days. Could you give us a few more artworks?”

Xia Wan had been busy with many things lately, leaving him with little time for painting.

Even when he managed to find a moment to create a piece or two, they were often uploaded to the video account.

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Hearing the request, he pondered for a moment before asking, “How many pieces do you need?”

Cui Xiaoheng’s gentle voice carried a hint of hesitation as he replied, “Two pictures should be enough. Do you think it’s possible?”

He knew this request might be difficult to fulfill.

Making art is special unlike other industries, because it requires time, inspiration, and the right conditions to produce something good. SdGX0N

While two paintings can sometimes be finished quickly, other times it might take a year or even longer to complete them.

Exactly when, it’s unpredictable.

“Didn’t I send two paintings one after the other before? Wasn’t that okay?” Xia Wan asked, feeling unsure and puzzled.

Xia Wan’s deal with the Langqiao Gallery was simple: he’d get paid when his artwork sold through the gallery’s commission system. 5OTo b

However, apart from the initial payment for the first artwork when they signed the contract, he hasn’t received any more money yet.

Thinking logically, the two paintings he submitted later should still be displayed at Langqiao Gallery.

With many painters contracted at Langqiao Gallery, Xia Wan didn’t expect all four of his works to be showcased in a single art exhibition.

“Ahh, those two paintings,” Cui Xiaoheng smiled, “Teacher Xia’s painting skills were so good that one of them was taken away by our big boss the same day it was delivered.” Hi97C8

As he said this, he suddenly realized, “Oh my God! You haven’t received the final payment for this painting, have you?”

Xia Wan smiled and replied, “Yeah.”

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“Sorry, my fault,” Cui Xiaoheng apologized hurriedly, “Because there was no record of this transaction in the system, so I forgot to hand over the receipt and documents.”

Along with his voice, there was a slight tapping sound on the keyboard from the opposite side: “I will arrange it for you immediately.” LqDoRZ

“Thank you,” Xia Wan said with a smile.

“By the way, there’s another picture…”

Xia Wan took a sip of Coke and listened to Cui Xiaoheng’s words as he walked.

After the new paintings sample book was sent out, many regular customers took a liking to Xia Wan’s work. yL3psz

However, since Xia Wan was still a newcomer and the price couldn’t be raised for the time being, the gallery owner, Li Yue, held back the painting.

Li Yue wanted to wait until after the exhibition to officially display it.

Before signing the contract, Xia Wan had already thoroughly researched the Langqiao Gallery.

Langqiao Gallery doesn’t advertise painters much. This saves them money and creates excitement among their customers, unlike other companies, which rely on different methods. eDKGoP

Langqiao Gallery’s approach was even more unique in cultivating star painters.

Since Xia Wan chose to cooperate, he naturally trusted the other party’s decision.

“In this case,” he hesitated, “it might take a week to finish two paintings. Is that okay?”

“Yes, yes,” Cui Xiaoheng said with enthusiasm. He didn’t hesitate to praise him “Teacher Xia is really amazing!” A60JvX

Hearing this Xia Wan couldn’t help but burst out laughing.

Langqiao Gallery has a broad business scope, with branches worldwide. It collaborates with numerous established and emerging painters.

To get into high-end exhibitions, Xia Wan’s works must be highly competitive.

Creating two top-notch works in a single week was a challenging task, especially since inspiration couldn’t always be summoned at will. edKL3C

He thought about it and decided to put his previous works to reasonable use.

In the dormitory, everything was as usual. Su Tang was wearing headphones and watching a drama about rich families competing for business. And Shen Xing hadn’t returned yet.

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Fu Ling, on the other hand, was diligently working on his art drafts.

Coming from a family with modest means, he has no parents and has been raised by his grandparents since childhood. ForQ3u

He was also the one who often received various draft commissions as compared to the other three people in the dormitory.

At this moment, Fu Ling was fully concentrated on drawing the manuscript, his attention absorbed in the task.

“You’re back,” he said, noticing the noise. With a slight ache in his neck, he rubbed it stiffly and turned his head to see who had entered the room.

“You didn’t sleep all night, did you?” Xia Wan was startled by the huge dark circles on Fu Ling’s face, and quickly took a closer look. Not only that, his eyes were also bloodshot. XnbPq3

Hearing Xia Wan’s remark, Fu Ling wrapped his arms around Xia Wan’s waist and leaned into him, burying his face in Xia Wan’s arms.

“I envy you so much,” Fu Ling mumbled. “You can marry into a wealthy family and become famous just by eating, but my clients are also picky with me.”

“What’s wrong?” Xia Wan chuckled, his hand gently rubbing Fu Ling’s head as he looked at him with concern, waiting for an answer.

“Cough.” Suddenly, a light cough came from the door, and Shen Xing walked in with his bag on his back. bepqR4

He glanced at the two people hugging each other with a cold expression on his face.

“The cold-faced King of Hell is here,” Fu Ling whispered, then let go of Xia Wan’s hand.

“Wanwan,” he raised his hand and rubbed his tired eyes, “please help me see if there is anything wrong with this painting.”

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Fu Ling had already thought his painting was perfect, but Xia Wan’s few strokes completely transformed the layout of the entire painting, making it look entirely different.

It now appeared smooth, natural, and instantly pleasing to the eye, making it much better than the original. WF8I T

“What’s wrong? Who did what?” Hearing the exclamation, Su Tang quickly took off his headphones and looked over with wide eyes.

Pfft.

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Shen Xing finally couldn’t hold back his laughter and chuckled briefly.

“Is laughing all you’re good at?” Su Tang retorted, his tone dripping with sarcasm. XIYALz

“Even if I laugh a lot, there must be a reason behind it, right?” Shen Xing said casually, leaning back in his chair. “My new store has opened today. I’ll treat you all to lunch at noon.”

“Wow!” Fu Ling immediately perked up, his energy contagious. Even the dark circles under his eyes couldn’t dampen his excitement. “What kind of store is it?”

Shen Xing thought for a moment and replied, “It’s a restaurant with a variety of cuisines to try. Would you like to sample some dishes?”

“Yes!” Fu Ling replied eagerly. He was excited about the prospect of trying out the food. W TxRr

“I might be busy around noon,” Xia Wan said hesitantly as he sorted out the second-hand oil painting paper he had collected but not used much.

“You’re not excited about eating anymore?” Fu Ling exclaimed in surprise. “You’ve changed, Wanwan.”

Xia Wan hesitated and glanced at Su Tang involuntarily.

“I also won’t eat,” Su Tang snorted dismissively, turning away. LWRD7f

“My brother won’t be there,” Shen Xing said with a smile. “Plus, if you eat his food and drink his drinks, you can take advantage of him as much as you want, right? It’s the best way to vent your anger.”

Fu Ling didn’t quite understand why Su Tang’s decision to go or not was related to Shen Xing’s brother, but when it came to the free meal, he raised his hands without hesitation. “That’s right!”

Seeing Su Tang’s hesitation and thoughtful expression, Fu Ling subtly nudged Xia Wan and gave him a meaningful look.

“Then… Let’s go,” Xia Wan compromised after a moment of contemplation, setting aside his principles for the sake of harmony. cKGfSs

Sure enough, Xia Wan felt much better after agreeing.

He breathed a sigh of relief and nudged Su Tang again. “Come on, come on, our dormitory can’t do without you.”

“You really change your side easily huh!” Su Tang pointed at Shen Xing with his finger, then nudged Xia Wan on the head.

Fu Ling couldn’t figure out what was happening and glanced back and forth between Su Tang and Shen Xing, trying to understand the situation. qhSljE

Su Tang was annoyed at Shen Xing. He hesitated for a moment before agreeing. “Where are we going?”

….

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At the same time, Shen Yan sneezed twice in a row.

Huo Yu looked up from the thick stack of reports and asked, “Are you catching a cold?” dn864K

“No,” Shen Yan replied, also feeling a bit puzzled. “I’m not sure how healthy I am.”

Huo Yu chuckled and went back to reading the report in his hand.

“If you keep lowering the stock price,” Shen Yan mentioned, “Huo Peixue will eventually find out.”

Huo Yu tapped his knuckles on the table and said casually, “Sooner or later he will find out.” u1Ffkn

“How are things going with those Huo’s shareholders?” Shen Yan asked.

“There are only a few people willing to transfer their shares, and the amount is also very small,” Huo Yu replied. “Overall, it’s a bit challenging, but it’s expected.”

He said, then raised his eyes and smiled. “Once Huo Lin’s side is blocked completely, things shouldn’t be much different.”

“That’s true,” Shen Yan agreed. “Now that I think about it, when your parents were still around, our Shen family probably had some shares too.” KTtcYs

“Who can predict the future?” Huo Yu smiled and said, “You’ve helped me a lot.”

“I didn’t help you for nothing,” Shen Yan replied awkwardly. It was rare for Huo Yu to say such polite and tender words, and Shen Yan felt a little uncomfortable for a moment. “I helped you so that I can also get some benefits.”

Huo Yu smiled lightly and remained silent.

He knew better than anyone else that for that small benefit, Shen Yan had contributed far more than that. kI5UAC

Huo Yu read through the documents while they discussed some projects for a long time.

At that moment, Shen Yan’s phone buzzed, and a message notification popped up on the screen.

Shen Yan tapped on the notification on his phone screen. After reading it, he let out a soft laugh.

“It’s getting late,” Shen Yan said to Huo Yu, looking up from his documents. “Let’s go to my new restaurant for lunch.” 4kqFpd

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The Shen family has been successful in the restaurant and hotel business.

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At first, when Shen Xing mentioned that their new store had opened. Xia Wan thought it would be like the Japanese food and hot pot restaurants he had been to with Huo Yu before. But to his surprise, it turned out to be a multi-purpose entertainment venue, similar to the ones in the Imperial Capital.

The interior was lavishly decorated with numerous entertainment options. After a brief look at the large sign on the ground floor, Xia Wan realized that the top two floors were restaurants. d5IlEt

As soon as Fu Ling entered, he immediately became quiet, feeling timid.

He followed closely behind Su Tang and Xia Wan, and all the words he had been saying along the way were now silenced.

He was sure if it was because there was a discount on the first day of opening or because the Shen family had a really good reputation, but there were many customers dining in the store.

When they arrived, there were many people waiting for their meals on the top floor. o59xYi

Luckily, Shen Xing had already reserved a private room.

The four of them entered the private room, and Shen Xing handed the menu to Xia Wan and the others.

After entering the private room, Fu Ling finally caught his breath.

He and Xia Wan leaned against each other and ordered mandarin fish with pine nuts, charcoal grilled steak, fried corn, and two green vegetables. Then they passed the menu to Su Tang. bdEm6I

Su Tang opened the menu, his eyelids drooping, and started to ordered list of dish which caught his eye:

Steamed Turtle, Emperor’s Three Foods, Roast Suckling Pig, Braised South African Abalone, Bird’s Nest with Rock Sugar, Buddha Jumping over the Bridge, Truffle Foie Gras, Wolfberry shark fin soup…

“Goodness!” Xia Wan muttered to himself.

Now this is called revenge. He thought. 7Z5sJj

After Su Tang closed the menu, Shen Xing nodded slightly to the waiter standing nearby. “Two more bottles of good wine,” he ordered.

“Tangtang,” Fu Ling couldn’t help but twitch the corner of his mouth as the waiter left. “Isn’t this too wasteful?” he whispered to Su Tang.

Hearing this “Shen Er,” Su Tang called out, glancing sideways at Shen Xing. “You finish the pot.”

Shen Xing: “…” H1REWC

While waiting for the food, they chatted.

“I’m too scared to eat turtle,” Fu Ling whispered to Su Tang. “You eat it on your own.”

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“Wan Wan, do you dare to eat it?” Fu Ling asked Xia Wan after muttering.

Xia Wan shook his head. hNE3oL

“Who said we have to eat it?” Su Tang added, raising his hand to his mouth. “I just ordered it because it was quite expensive.”

On the other side, Shen Xing smiled softly. “I’ll eat it,” he said.

“Turtles are a great supplement. I heard it helps reduce inflammation,” Fu Ling said, looking up at Shen Xing.

Shen Xing remained silent, only giving Fu Ling a half-smile. e2 wsy

Fu Ling pursed his lips, unsure of what Shen Xing meant by his expression.

After a moment, Shen Xing slowly said, “It’s good for doing it.”

Su Tang was startled and immediately covered Fu Ling’s ears with his hand, “Protect our roommate.”

The phone vibrated on the table, and Fu Ling hurriedly escaped from Su Tang’s grasp to look at the news notification that had just popped up. He couldn’t help but exclaim, “Wow.” eS3g0n

Xia Wan and Su Tang hurriedly came over and stared at Su Tang’s phone screen together.

The movie “Guanlan” changed roles, and Zhou Shu was eliminated.

Several photos appeared on the screen. Judging from the angle, they seemed to be taken secretly.

The photos showed Zhou Shu and a middle-aged man getting into a car, kissing, and then returning to a love nest together. qbaBW5

Fu Ling’s fingertips touched the screen as he pulled up the news content.

As he watched, he sighed. “Damn, it’s so satisfying. My male idol is finally avenged.”

The comments from netizens under the news were even more enthusiastic:

[This Zhou Shu is involved in so much drama. He uses unfair tactics to put others in the wrong. Eight actresses who were initially chosen were pushed aside, and then they turn around and play the victim, blaming the male god Sun. If he has a financial backer, he thinks he is invincible.] v61hba

[Is it really that easy to have a financial backer? I doubt it. Is he related to Huo Lin? Can someone explain why he has so much influence?]

[Zhou Shu has a mediocre appearance and a bad attitude, so it’s no surprise he’s with a middle-aged bald man.]

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[Damn it! I always thought he was dating Huo Lin. But now…, hahaha. Didn’t Huo Lin boast about him so much? This is the funniest news of the year, hands down.]

[Actor Sun will never lose his reputation. He comes from a good background, looks good, and is humble. He’s not someone to be underestimated.] Qbv34y

[I heard that the Sun Baijiang family also relied on the Huo family to make their fortune. Now they’ve offended Huo Lin’s uncle’s lover. I wonder if it will affect their family business.]

[Do you even know how much is Actor Sun’s annual salary? Even if his family’s business is gone, he won’t be afraid.]

[…]

Fu Ling quickly pulled a chat message and started to type the long message with satisfaction. GexOZu

[Sun Baijiang, I love you so much, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhAh ah ah ah ah…….

Su Tang glanced over and kept saying “Ah,” and casually clicked send for him.

“Hey!” Fu Ling protested, “I haven’t even finished writing yet.”

Half of the dishes were on the table, and Xia Wan quietly retreated from their conservation. Just as he was about to pick up his chopsticks, Su Tang pointed something out. “Have you noticed that it’s summer now, but Zhou Shu and Li Sheng in the photo are wearing autumn and winter clothes?” Oo28tz

“Does that matter?” Fu Ling asked.

Su Tang, being from a wealthy family, had exceptional observation and analytical skills.

“Come on,” he poked Fu Ling with his finger, “Think about it. How would anyone know that Zhou Shu and Li Sheng would come together? Sun Baijiang couldn’t have known about this in advance, right? So how could he have traveled back in time to take photos of them, and then come back?”

“That’s not necessarily true,” Xia Wan couldn’t help but complain silently. After all, didn’t he just transmigrate into this book, right? He was the living proof of it. cdlbu0

“Yes,” Fu Ling suddenly realized, a puzzled expression on his face. “But why were they wearing autumn and winter clothes? Were they just playing around with cross-dressing?”

Then he shook his head, denying his own suggestion. “No, that doesn’t make sense. Wearing cross-dressing isn’t the right choice for playing. Wearing less clothing is better, right?”

Su Tang raised his forehead in exasperation, then glanced at Xia Wan, only to see Xia Wan holding a sea cucumber leg and taking small bites. He was clearly not paying attention to their conversation.

Su Tang: “…” RE9C6f

“Cough!” Su Tang coughed heavily.

“What’s wrong?” Xia Wan asked as he still chewed the food in his mouth.

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“The top of your head is about to glow green, and here you are just focusing on eating,” Su Tang said, poking Xia Wan’s bulging cheeks in frustration.

“What does that have to do with me?” Xia Wan wondered. hc1b4P

“Why do you think they’re wearing autumn and winter clothes?” Su Tang asked, showing concern for his roommates’ well-being and happiness.

“BINGO!” Su Tang finally breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed like his roommate could be saved. He continued to guide, “So, who do you think would take photos of them beforehand? And why would they take photos secretly?”

Xia Wan frowned. He was lost deep in thought. This question really struck him. After contemplating, he finally realized something.

“Do you think Huo Yu leaked the news?” Xia Wan was surprised by his own suggestion. tXN8Oi

“I didn’t say it,” Su Tang clarified, “But either Sun Baijiang is keeping tabs on the Huo family, or Sun Baijiang is being protected by Huo Yu, and Huo Yu is leaking info to the media to shield Sun Baijiang. Otherwise, this situation is hard to explain.”

“But you mentioned the green light on my head,” Xia Wan protested.

When the group was in a lively debate, Shen Xing finally set down his soup bowl and picked up his phone to read.

“Su Tang,” Shen Xing suddenly said after reading the news, “I won’t confiscate your love letters anymore.” 47RtCh

“Why?” Fu Ling asked, with a gossipy and curious expression.

“Because my potential partner might be foolish,” Shen Xing said slowly, “I’m worried he might end up becoming my brother-in-law in the future, and that wouldn’t be good for my partner.”

“Ah?” Fu Ling reacted after a moment, finally understanding the meaning behind Shen Xing’s words.

He wailed, “So, after all this, am I the only single person left in our dormitory?” QYJuK3

Xia Wan ate the food absentmindedly. The images of Zhou Shu and Li Sheng kept flashing in his mind, accompanied by Su Tang’s occasional questions, disrupting his thoughts.

On his way to the bathroom, he stopped and opened the window at the end of the corridor to let in some fresh air. The early summer breeze was just right, not too cold or too hot. The occasional sound of the elevator nearby helped clear his slightly confused mind.

He glanced down at the small Beetle-like car parked under the tall building and the rows of swaying palm trees. He couldn’t help chuckle.

So what if Huo Yu did it? gAR7Zr

In reality, it had nothing to do with him.

Su Tang and the others were unaware, but he knew very well that he and Huo Yu were putting on an act.

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It was just acting.

And….He never entertained the idea of getting serious with Huo Yu. FfZb8P

With a deep breath, he turned to leave, but he accidentally bumped into someone.

Xia Wan quickly looked up and was about to apologize when he realized that the person standing behind him was Huo Lin.

“What a surprise?” Huo Lin glanced down at him.

Xia Wan remained silent, avoiding eye contact with him. He started to walk away. nQp 0Z

However, Huo Lin mirrored his movements and positioned himself in front of him once again, blocking his path.

“Wanwan,” Huo Lin called out his name, “Can’t you spare a few words for me now?”

Xia Wan’s expression turned cold. “Of course not,” he replied curtly.

“No, Xia Wan, if you marry Huo Yu, you’d be considered part of the Huo family, wouldn’t you?” Huo Yu said. dirKjC

“I don’t think I fit into your Huo family,” Xia Wan said with a faint smile. “Besides, I’m already married to Huo Yu and your family still wants Huo Yu to go on a blind date.”

Huo Lin felt a mix of emotions—frustration, embarrassment, and perhaps a tinge of anger. Just moments ago, he had been enjoying himself, basking in the praise of his companions during their outing. Now, faced with Xia Wan’s blunt rejection, he felt deflated and humiliated.

Huo Lin couldn’t shake off the feeling of disappointment and discomfort. Each encounter with Xia Wan only seemed to intensify these emotions, leaving him increasingly agitated and unsettled.

He couldn’t stay away from Xia Wan. IvyY5d

Huo Lin shifted the conversation, acknowledging, “I’ve been following your live streams. They’re quite charming.”

“I watched all your live broadcasts,” Huo Lin tried to change the subject after a pause, “You were very cute.”

“If you were really nice to me, you wouldn’t have mentioned it,” Xia Wan replied. “Now, whenever I think about doing another live stream, I feel disgusted at the thought of you watching.”

“Xia Wan!” Huo Lin’s voice carried a trace of bitterness as he spoke, his eyes revealing a mix of hurt and frustration. “Sooner or later, you’ll realize you made the wrong choice.” r69mLq

“You keep saying these things. Are you done?” Xia Wan raised his hand to his ear, “Your words are giving me a headache. Can you just say goodbye and leave?”

His expression turned serious: “Don’t think that Huo Yu and I will regret it, because we won’t. It’s rare to find a four-legged pig in the world, but there are plenty of two-legged ones. You, Huo Lin, are the only people left on Earth, I’d wish we’d be on opposite sides of the world, never meeting again.”

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Xia Wan’s words cut through the air like a sharp blade, piercing Huo Lin’s pride and leaving him speechless. He stood there, stunned.

The tension between them hung thick in the air, palpable even in the silence that followed. 5jK4lu

Xia Wan noticed that Huo Lin was becoming increasingly upset, so he didn’t want to provoke him further. He pushed his chest and said, “A good dog doesn’t block the road.”

But in the next second, Huo Lin grabbed Xia Wan’s wrist tightly, his eyes filled with intensity. “You must still like me,” he said, his voice low and forceful, “That’s why you hate me so much.”

Xia Wan: “….”

Xia Wan fell into a tense silence, his mind racing with regret. He realized he shouldn’t have wasted his words on someone who couldn’t human language CFnwHI

Xia Wan felt a surge of panic as Huo Lin’s grip tightened on his wrist. He tried to push back, but Huo Lin’s strength was overwhelming. With his back against the window sill, Xia Wan felt trapped and vulnerable.

Huo Lin leaned in closer, his expression intense and unsettling.

Huo Lin reeked of alcohol, unlike Huo Yu, who always smelled of wood and tobacco, which made Xia Wan feel calm and relaxed.

“Huo Lin,” Xia Wan said firmly, “You’re being inappropriate. You’re crossing a line.” jYFBd9

Huo Lin ignored Xia Wan’s struggle and leaned in closer, “What’s wrong with being close? We have feelings for each other.”

Xia Wan felt uncomfortable as Huo Lin’s breath brushed against his nose. “How about we go downstairs and book a room? I’ll break off the engagement with the Qiu family…”

Just as he was about to finish his sentence, the elevator dinged. Xia Wan took advantage of Huo Lin’s distraction and quickly lifted his knee, delivering a precise kick to his body.

Huo Lin couldn’t dodge it and bent down with a groan. 1tbE2o

As he bent down, Xia Wan was about to leave when he was caught off guard and met a pair of familiar, extremely cold eyes.

The next moment, Huo Yu strode over, before Xia Wan could process what was happening, he heard a sharp cry from Huo Lin as he collided forcefully with the wall of the corridor. The impact was so strong that even the mural hanging on the wall swayed slightly in response.

Xia Wan, who had just ruthlessly kicked Huo Lin, threw himself into Huo Yu’s arms, acting vulnerable with red eyes.

“Husband,” he said tremblingly, “he bullied me.” ljQXHg

Huo Yu embraced him tightly, as he soothingly ran his hand over Xia Wan’s back and head.

Xia Wan felt comforted as Huo Yu held him close, gently stroking his back and head. The subtle scent of roses mixed with a hint of ebony enveloped him, calming his nerves. Today, there was no trace of tobacco in the air, but somehow, Xia Wan’s heart felt at ease.

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“Shen Yan,” Huo Yu’s voice was cold as he spoke over Xia Wan’s head, “Get the surveillance footage and call the police,” he instructed.

He wrapped his arms around Xia Wan protectively and shot a cold glare at Huo Lin, who was struggling to stand up. 42ILlC

 

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  1. Yeah, tell everyone about it

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  2. I need help, I cant understand what shen xing is implying, he’s gonna be someone’s partner then become wife.. ? Su tang like brother shen or shen xing? Will fu ling end up with someone? I really like fu ling chara.