Sunlight streamed through the large windows, creating a bright glow in the room. Outside, the tall trees had branches that danced in the sunlight. Huo Yu’s face was filled with happiness, with a little smile and rosy cheeks.
His eyes sparkled, and the corners of his lips were a bit up. He seems a bit devilish, but his smile was still very pure.
Aunt Qin couldn’t help but remember Huo Yu when he was a kid. He would squat on the ground, battling crickets with blades of grass, or effortlessly race on the track, knowing he’d win but still playfully tease others with a mischievous and harmless smile.
Now Huo Yu was twenty-six years old.
In the last twenty-six years, Aunt Qin spent a lot of time with Huo Yu, starting from when he was born until his parents had an accident. After that, he went to live with Huo Peixue’s family, and it became harder for Aunt Qin to see him. Later, he had an accident, and suddenly went to abroad for studies, during that time he rarely returned to his country, and they saw each other even less.
Despite the distance, Aunt Qin could still feel the change in his personality.
He went from being an innocent and playful child to a sensitive and thoughtful young man, and eventually transformed into a cold and brooding young man.
If Huo Yu was once described as sunshine, he has been slowly moving towards a darker place.
Very camly and firmly.
It seems that he knew that there was an abyss in front of him, but he never thought to looking back, as if no matter what or who, changing his decision wasn’t an option.
But today…
The omelette on the plate shifted a bit, and Aunt Qin quickly placed the plate on the dining table.
Turning away quietly, she lifted a corner of her apron to wipe a tear from her eye without them noticing. With a smile, she interrupted the two, “It’s time to eat.”
Then she said to Huo Yu, “Master, don’t bully Mr. Xia all the time.”
“Humph!” Xia Wan, supported by someone, got angry and accused Huo Yu, “Even others can see that you are bullying me.”
Huo Yu glanced at Xia Wan, gave a light smile, and stood up.
As he passed by Xia Wan, he paused and said, “But thank you anyway.”
“Huh?” Xia Wan turned in surprise, seeing Huo Yu’s sincere smile as he looked at him.
Huo Yu said, “Thank you for the bowl of hangover soup you made.”
Xia Wan opened his mouth, but no words came out for a while. The confident air he had before vanished quickly, like a balloon popping with a needle.
“It’s nothing,” he murmured, his voice getting quieter.
Aunt Qin’s house wasn’t too far away; it was also in an old neighborhood nearby, but it was in the opposite direction from Xia Wan’s house.
As usual, she didn’t have dinner at Huo Yu’s house. Seeing the two of them sitting down, she returned to the kitchen to clean up and then went home to have dinner with her partner.
“Eldest Master.” Xia Wan took a sip of the cereal and asked casually, “Do you plan to meet Uncle Xue and Aunt Wen today?”
Huo Yu paused, knife in hand, raised his eyelids to look at Xia Wan, then calmly responded, “Yeah.”
Then he asked, “Who told you about it?”
“Aunt Wen called me this morning.” Since he brought it up, Xia Wan didn’t hesitate and said it in one breath, “Can I go with you?”
“Wen Yunzhi wants you to come?” Huo Yu asked.
“I think so,” Xia Wan hesitated for a moment and then said, “It should also be because of Grandpa Xue.”
Initially, Huo Yu didn’t plan to bring Xia Wan with him.
After learning about Xia Wan’s life, Huo Yu felt a bit restricted around the Xue family. It seemed like just mentioning Xia Wan’s name might lead to misunderstandings.
In addition, he would also feel uneasy for no reason, as if he was unintentionally taking advantage of the connection between Xia Wan and the Xue family.
Especially recently, since Xia Wan had grown closer to the Xue family, so this meeting, he deliberately did not mention it in front of Xia Wan.
Since, Mr. Xue is Xia Wan’s grandfather, and Wen Yunzhi is his mother. Since the Xue family specifically mentioned it, he couldn’t refuse it.
Furthermore, no matter how he tried to avoid it, he couldn’t ignore that it was Xia Wan’s connection that gave him confidence in the Xue family’s favorable response.
How can it be said that this was not good for him?
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He’s spending the night in the dorm today. If Huo Yu goes to get him, it will just create unnecessary extra work.
“I have time,” Huo Yu said firmly.
“Then,” Xia Wan thought about it and asked, “What clothes are you wearing today? Do you want to wear a couple’s outfit?”
They rarely attend events together. But whenever they go together, they would always wear matching outfits and accessories. And hold each other’s hands to show their love.
Hearing this, Huo Yu raised his eyes and looked at him.
Today, Xia Wan was wearing a white sportswear with golden stripes. It gave him a fresh and youthful look.
Even though Huo Yu was busy, he noticed that Xia Wan enjoyed dressing up like this lately. He raised his eyebrows and asked, “Going to exercise.”
“Yeah.” Xia Wan nodded and pressed his lips together in embarrassment.
Because he was obsessed with Huo Yu’s good figure and strong, beautiful muscles, he had been learning to play ball with Shen Xing recently.
“By the way,” he remembered Huo Yu’s last words on the phone about playing together next time, so he asked, “What game did you invite someone to play just now? Basketball?”
“Golf.” Huo Yu said.
Xia Wan felt a little dejected.
“Playing golf is more convenient for communication,” Huo Yu looked at him for a moment and explained unconsciously, “It is more efficient to talk about work while playing.”
After he finished speaking, he asked, “How about you? Have you been playing anything recently?”
“I’m learning basketball.” Xia Wan was silent for a while, then said honestly.
“You can’t play basketball?” Huo Yu seemed to be stunned for a moment, then he smiled.
Xia Wan had been sick all his life, so naturally he was unable to participate in any sports. However, the original owner was introverted with low self-esteem. Having no mother and a disabled father, he had been teased since childhood, leading him to avoid team sports.
“You are laughing at me” Xia Wan lowered his head to eat and said sullenly, “Shen Xing wouldn’t laugh at me.”
Huo Yu paused for a while, his smile fading from his lips, as if inadvertently asking, “Recently you have been very close to Shen xing?”
“Shen Xing is very good at playing basketball, and he is very good at teaching people.” Xia Wan praised and even emphasized, “He never laughs at me.”
Xia Wan occasionally speaks a bit childishly, using expressions like “Super,” “awesome,” and “powerful” quite frequently.
Huo Yu put down the tableware. He looked at Xia Wan for a moment and said, “I didn’t laugh at you.”
Then he added “I’m Sorry.”
Huo Yu often speaks harshly, and his words are usually venomous, which can be quite hateful. Seeing him apologize like this is so uncommon that it left Xia Wan feeling a bit stunned.
Before he said anything, Huo Yu said, “Wear it.”
“Huh?” Xia Wan was momentarily stunned before realizing that Huo Yu was answering his own question about whether to wear a couple’s outfit.
“Wear the beige suit.” Huo Yu added, “Change after dinner.”
“I’ll take it to school and change before leaving in the afternoon,” Xia Wan said.
Huo Yu didn’t speak anymore, but he looked a little unhappy.
In the afternoon, when Huo Yu came to pick up Xia Wan, he was wearing the clothes mentioned at breakfast, paired with a light gray striped tie, giving him a scholarly and noble appearance.
Xia Wan came out with Su Tang and naturally intended to sit together in the back seat.
But as soon as he opened the car door, Huo Yu called his name with a smile.
After Su Tang quietly pushed him, Xia Wan went to the front passenger seat to sit down and began to perform the scene of a loving husband.
When they reached the hotel, it was magnificent. The sky garden on the top floor has a very good view and can take in the lights of the whole city. Upon opening the door, you first encounter a recreational area featuring a spacious transparent tea room, surrounded by billiard tables, mahjong machines, and game consoles.
This setup was suitable for people of all ages to relax and have fun.
Upon entering and opening another door, one will find the restaurant. A vast dining table spans out, decorated with budding lilies.
The entrance elevator takes one directly to the leisure area.
When the elevator doors opened, Xia Wan spotted Xue Wenxuan and Xue Zhen engaged in a game of chess. Meanwhile, Xue Chong and Wen Yunzhi were leisurely sipping tea and engaged in conversation in the tea room.
Su Tang walked out first and called out “Grandpa”.
At the same time, Xia Wan sensed that for some reason, Huo Yu’s hand, which had been tightly holding him since they got out of the car, suddenly let go.
Feeling a bit puzzled, he didn’t think too much and promptly reached out, taking Huo Yu’s hand into his palm.
“Grandpa,” Xia Wan pulled Huo Yu over and greeted him in a familiar and relaxed manner.
Xue Zhen and Xue Wenxuan were engaged in a spirited battle, and he responded with a smile. He didn’t get up, but his eyes casually glanced at the tightly clasped hands.
He was obviously in a good mood. He said to Xia Wan, “Doesn’t your father enjoy playing chess? Come and lend grandpa a hand. We, one old and one young, will crush him to pieces.”
Xue Zhen was usually more serious, so it was rare to see him being so childish.
After hearing this, Xue Wenxuan looked at Xia Wan and jokingly said with a smile, “Is that allowed?”
Then, he accused, “You don’t respect martial ethics!”
Su Tang immediately stood beside Xue Wenxuan: “Brother, don’t be afraid, I’ll help you.”
Xue Wenxuan glanced at him and said, “You’re the undercover agent they sent to sabotage me, right?”
For a movement, laughter broke out in the room, Xue Chong and Wen Yunzhi also smiled and looked out, the atmosphere was no different from an ordinary happy family.
At that moment, Huo Yu suddenly had a strong feeling, as if he was the only one in the audience who was unnecessary.
But that feeling soon dissipated, because Wen Yunzhi and Xue Chong had already come out.
“President Xue, President Wen.” Huo Yu greeted him with a smile, and shook hands politely with Xue Chong and Wen Yunzhi respectively.
The menu had been pre-booked in advance, and once everyone arrived, the service was very quick.
By the time Xue Wenxuan and Xue Zhen determined the winner, the food was nearly ready.
At the dining table, Huo Yu had a drink with the elders. Since they were not drinking much, everyone had a glass in front of them, including Su Tang.
When it was Xia Wan’s turn for wine, Huo Yu raised his hand to stop the waiter.
Huo Yu explained to the Xue family: “He doesn’t drink.”
The meal was enjoyed happily. Although Huo Yu wasn’t particularly talkative, he handled himself quite well, seamlessly blending into the Xue family’s family atmosphere moderately and decently.
After dinner, Xue Zhen suggested that the two children should accompany him to the tea room for tea.
Xia Wan knew that they would be talking about business. Upon hearing this, he unconsciously reached out and shook Huo Yu’s hand to offer him support.
Huo Yu’s palms were warm and dry, displaying his usual calm, steady, and confident aura. It seemed as if he wouldn’t be afraid even if he faced three people from the Xue family at the same time.
Xia Wan was relieved and raised he eyes to meet Huo Yu’s smiling eyes.
Biting his lip, he smiled, and released Huo Yu’s hand with relief. Then he followed Xue Zhen out.
Perhaps because his attention was focused on Huo Yu, he didn’t notice the way Wen Yunzhi and Xue Chong looked at each other and smiled.
Xia Wan and Su Tang had several rounds of tea with the old man. Soon, Su Tang’s attention was attracted by the game console outside, leaving only Xia Wan.
Mr. Xue placed the small tea bowl down and asked Xia Wan, “Is your father’s last chemotherapy session approaching?”
“Yes,” Xia Wan nodded, “He’ll be admitted to the hospital next week. If everything goes well, I’ll arrange for his final chemotherapy session.”
“Are you feeling well?” Xue Zhen asked, “This treatment must have taken more time.”
“More than half a year,” Xia Wan said with a smile. “But fortunately, my dad’s physical fitness is not bad, and he will definitely be able to recover slowly in the future.”
Xue Zhen nodded upon hearing this. He opened the cabinet next to him and took out a moderately-sized metal bucket.
“You asked the doctor not to recommend taking other things, see if this is okay,” Xue Zhen said as he handed the bucket to Xia Wan.
Xia Wan took it and looked at the packaging. It was Ganoderma lucidum spore oil.
“Thank you grandpa,” Xia Wan, “I brought you a present too.”
“Oh?” The old man was interested and leaned forward.
Xia Wan took out a small black and gold jewelry box from his backpack and handed it over with a smile.
Xue Zhen opened it, and it was a very simple pearl brooch.
“Did you design it?” Xue Zhen asked.
Xia Wan nodded, saying, “The big product hasn’t been released yet; I took this secretly.”
Xue Zhen smiled heartily and said, “Then I have to ask the assistant to arrange a few more activities, so I can use them first.”
The door of the restaurant opened, with Wen Yunzhi and Xue Chong leading the way. Huo Yu and Xue Wenxuan followed closely, chatting as they walked.
When they looked up, they saw Xia Wan and Xue Zhen in a good mood.
A few people stopped and then joined them as they all walked out together.
“Huo Yu.” Xia Wan and Xue Zhen also left the tea room. He held Ganoderma lucidum spore oil in his arms and took Huo Yu’s hand with the other hand.
Huo Yu smiled and looked at him with a calm expression.
He politely took the bucket from Xia Wan’s arms, said goodbye to the Xue family, leaving Xia Wan unsure about the outcome of his negotiation.
Xia Wan eagerly approached Huo Yu once they were in the car.
“Eldest Master,” he asked, trying his best to hide his excitement, “How did the discussion go?”
“What discussion?” Huo Yu asked, looking at Xia Wan.
“I know. You are clearly here to talk about the project.” Xia Wan said.
Otherwise, why would they have spent so much time inside?
“You know again.” Huo Yu smiled. After a moment, the corners of his mouth lifted, and a hint of joy escaped from his typically calm eyes. He nodded at Xia Wan right away.
“Wow!” Xia Wan’s heart was about to jump out, he was very happy and excited, “Really?”
Soon he asked: “How did you convince Uncle Xue and Aunt Wen?”
Huo Yu gazed at him with a deep smile and, with seriousness. He whispered after a while, “Secret.”
From spring to summer, Huo Yu went closer to his goal, step by step. He never thought he would reach his goal so quickly.
He looked into Xia Wan’s eyes, which were filled with joy, and again, he thought this person had brought him a lot of luck. It made him really happy.
The success of this project means he can finally do whatever he wants for himself.
Now he can try to reach out to the person he likes. For the first time in his life he can work towards a goal in a more fun way, not just like a robot.
Now he can finally try to pursue his own thing called “happiness”.
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Now I feel like Huo Yu gonna be taking charge in their relationship. Xia Wan’s provoking would definitely get himself in trouble:)
Thanks for the update! Looking forward to Huo Yu taking charge in the pursuit of their happiness 💖
Btw when will this novel get a role(ping) in discord? 🤞🙏
A role(ping) would be nice. Every time the chapter posts in the discord it attempts to ping what doesn’t exist 😭
Thank You for the new chapter (♡´艸`)
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