Xia Wan’s hand rested in Huo Yu’s grasp, right where the sunlight poured in. The soft beams highlighted their tightly held hands, giving them a warm and gentle glow.
Xia Wan and Huo Yu leaned comfortably against each other, their heads close, as they both directed their attention to the screen of Huo Yu’s mobile phone.
“Does this look good?” Huo Yu tilted his phone and glanced up at Xia Wan, a smile shining in his eyes as he checked for approval.
“Move it a bit closer,” Xia Wan guided, “So we can capture the logo more clearly in the photo.”
“Tsk,” Huo Yu teased, “Are you a fan of big logos when it comes to buying luxury items?”
“What are you implying?” Xia Wan retorted with frustration. “I can’t afford luxury items!”
“Trust me, that’s perfect,” Huo Yu grinned, “The more mysterious and intriguing it appears, making it a bit challenging for people to figure out, the more buzz it will create online. I bet that when these photos are posted, some keen observers will certainly spot the details and create a lot of excitement.”
He spoke while pressing the photo button, capturing the moment with a click. The image of their linked hands froze on the screen.
Certainly, as Huo Yu had said, the water pattern on his ring was only faintly visible in the photo, making it challenging to notice without careful observation.
“Tsk,” Xia Wan mimicked Huo Yu’s tone, saying, “Are you this crafty in your business dealings?”
Huo Yu playfully lifted his hand, giving Xia Wan’s forehead a light flick. He grinned and proceeded to send both photos to Xia Wan’s phone, showcasing his superior skills.
With a slight bow, Xia Wan focused on his phone, navigating to his Weibo. He proceeded to share Huo Yu’s post, ensuring to attach the recently captured photo they had taken together for all to see.
Huo Yu’s Weibo reflected his characteristic style—simple and concise. It featured no accompanying text, only a solitary picture.
Xia Wan initially contemplated following Huo Yu’s simple style, but after a brief moment of reflection, he lifted his finger and tapped the screen lightly, adding a touch of sentiment: “Yes, I captured the most perfect person.”
Then, he tapped on “Send.”
Most of Xia Wan’s typical online engagements involve video platforms. While he does have a Weibo account, he seldom uses it and has never pursued verification.
But even though Xia Wan doesn’t use Weibo much, clever internet users quickly noticed his post among the vast news. The situation was already big, but once Xia Wan’s Weibo post appeared, it caused even more excitement.
In just a short while, lots of comments started popping up on the Weibo post.
[Is that you, brother?]
[No need to ask! The blogger’s name is WW, and both brother’s accounts have the letter w. The captions match his live broadcasts perfectly. Plus, recognizing Mr. Huo’s hands isn’t hard. My friend is a hand model, and even models can’t match the beauty and elegance of Mr. Huo’s hands. Not everyone has such graceful hands. And those rings – have you ever seen an identical pair? The lines on Mr. Huo’s ring may be due to the distance in the pictures. The blogger must be the younger brother himself. If you disagree, I’m ready to argue.]
[Top-floor Detective, you got it right.]
[Brother, can’t you at least get verified? You’re a bit of a celebrity this year. Is it okay to go around like this without any verification tick? Laughing and crying.jpg]
[Brother, you should acknowledge your status. Yes, you deserve verification. If that doesn’t work, can we start a crowdfunding campaign for a new camera and get you another Weibo account?]
[Crowdfunding counts me too.]
[Mission accomplished.]
We’re sorry for MTLers or people who like using reading mode, but our translations keep getting stolen by aggregators so we’re going to bring back the copy protection. If you need to MTL please retype the gibberish parts.
[With the identification complete, I can now let out a scream – ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! It’s so sweet and incredibly romantic!]
[Last night’s blue sheets meant nighttime, and today’s sunshine means daytime. Does this mean they have to be together all the time, day and night?]
[Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. The explanation is incredibly awesome, like getting a treat for the heart! This dog food is too sweet. So exciting!]
[Hold on, hold on, what was said earlier? Bedsheet? Oh my goodness! The hand photo posted in the early morning was on the bed sheet. In other words, they were on the bed!]
[So, did it happen after the event or during the event?]
[My little mind is turning yellow.]
[Today, we’re all minions, laughing and crying.jpg.]
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The official account swiftly connected Xia Wan and Huo Yu’s Weibo posts, presenting the two photos separately for comparison.
Exactly as Huo Yu predicted, someone did use software to enhance the faint watermark on the ring in the second photo and highlighted it with a red pen. Furthermore, this image circulated widely across the internet, and Xia Wan’s microblog brought in a significant number of shares.
He grinned and scrolled through the comments on his Weibo for a while, feeling like pure joy was bubbling up inside him.
The joy of introducing his loved one to the public and receiving numerous blessings surpassed his expectations, making the experience even more delightful.
Overwhelmed with happiness, he couldn’t resist the urge to look up at Huo Yu, his eyes shining with joy and gratitude for the shared bliss.
Huo Yu was in a video meeting with top executives from Shenzhou. He intentionally lowered his voice so that Xia Wan could hear, and surprisingly, he managed not to be disturbed.
Huo Yu didn’t talk much; he mostly listened during the video call. Sometimes, he spoke softly, but his words were crystal clear.
He was highly focused while working, his expression contrasting with Xia Wan’s cheerful demeanor. It appeared as if he was unaffected by any comments on the internet.
Huo Yu in this state has an undeniable charm.
Xia Wan was observing him silently when suddenly, Shen Yan’s voice echoed from the speaker.
“Brother,” Xia Wan heard him addressing Huo Yu, “you’re like a blockbuster without even saying much. Can you teach me your ways? How do you handle it so smoothly?”
Hearing this, others in the conference room joined in laughter, and the atmosphere was filled with warmth.
But Huo Yu didn’t crack a smile; his expression remained serious.
“Shen Yan,” he said, “we’re in the middle of work right now.”
Despite the serious atmosphere in the video conference and the serious comments online, Huo Yu’s solemn expression seemed strangely amusing. Xia Wan couldn’t contain himself and let out a soft laugh.
Huo Yu calmly glanced at him, then pursed his lips and shifted his gaze back to the computer monitor.
By then, Shen Yan had already shifted to business discussions. Xia Wan closed his Weibo page with a contented smile and redirected his attention to Huo Yu’s Weibo, curious about what he might have posted.
Huo Yu keeps his post extremely concise. There’s no accompanying text on Weibo, and after posting, he doesn’t sneak in to peek at the screen and read netizens’ comments, unlike Xia Wan.
When he posts on Weibo, it’s a straightforward update – to share information. He doesn’t invest time or energy in checking others’ opinions or comments on it.
Unquestionably, other people’s opinions don’t matter to him either.
In contrast to Xia Wan’s lively and relaxed Weibo comments, even though Huo Yu received numerous blessings, the atmosphere was markedly different.
[Zai Zai, even though he might not be worthy of you, as long as you’re happy, Mommy will bless you. ]
(TN: Not sure but Zai Zai seems like darling or sweetheart or cub)
With over 30,000 comments, this remark stands out as the first one, accumulating more than 7,000 likes.
Xia Wan gazed at the Weibo, momentarily questioning the twists of life.
Zaizai?
So, they called Huo Yu Zaizai?
Although he knew that when some of Huo Yu’s experiences were made public, he gained a lot of mother fans, but Xia Wan was still a little shocked when he saw this title.
Unable to resist, Xia Wan stole a look at Huo Yu zai, who was in another serious meeting. Ignoring the “not worthy” part, he suppressed his laughter and slumped onto the sofa.
Huo Yu cast a quick glance at him, then involuntarily lowered his eyes to check the time.
During this meeting, it felt like time was moving super slowly.
After a bit of effort, Xia Wan managed to control his laughter and scrolled down the comment section with his fingers.
Many comments started with “Zaizai,” and most of them were sincere, motherly blessings.
Additionally, there’s the sound of netizens enjoying the sweetness of the moment.
Xia Wan left Huo Yu’s Weibo before bursting into laughter from seeing Zaizai all over the screen, almost getting a stomachache.
Unlike the peaceful blessings in the two individuals’ Weibo posts, the comments outside were much more complex.
[Wasn’t W wearing a ring during the first live broadcast?]
[How is he so lucky to be favored by Mr. Huo even though he was unknown at that time?]
[W is skilled in painting and has a vivid imagination. Maybe that caught Huo Yu’s attention?]
[He isn’t the only one good at drawing, right? Honestly, in terms of family background and status, he isn’t worthy of Huo Yu. Even if he had some influence in a certain circle, he and Huo Yu were worlds apart, right?]
[True, there are more people who have many advantages.]
[The people upstairs are so jealous. Have they ever seen such a talented artist like my brother? At such an age? And if I remember correctly, Yan Yu’s ‘fate’ line must have been designed by my brother. This has been accepted by Huo Yu.]
[Envy, jealousy, and hatred. After all, my brother is cuter and more talented than others, with a successful career and a God-given marriage. These people’s eyes are so red they’re about to bleed.]
[Tsk, tsk, tsk, really their relationship makes everyone envious. Everyone can see how much Huo Yu loves my brother. He’s cute and low-key, never putting on airs. There is also the feeling of a boy next door whenever he broadcasts live. With that, he has never taken the initiative to mention marrying into a wealthy family. Even, Mr. Huo wants the whole world to know my brother was his, and no one could covet him. What right do others have to say in this?]
[Speaking of which, this should be the result of Eldest Master Shen. If it weren’t for the scandal between my younger brother and Young Master Shen last night, how long would the two of them have kept this matter under wraps?]
[Thinking of Huo Yu’s jealous and cold expression, it’s too much for my fragile heart to take.]
[Upstairs, your naked appearance has been seen by people all over the country.]
[Ah, it’s really exciting and sweet to think of Mr. Huo being jealous. Speaking of which, he is always very aloof and distant when he appears on camera. I always wondered what his other half looked like. But since I found out that the other person is my younger brother, I think that my younger brother is so cute, and Mr. Huo is so cold. Mr. Huo, who is cold and sweet at the same time, melts in front of my cute little brother. He gets jealous when he sees my younger brother interacting with others… tsk tsk tsk, I think. Just thinking about it makes my heart laugh.]
[Ahhhhhhhhhh, nodding wildly, I feel the same.]
[….]
It is normal for people to say all sorts of things, but Xia Wan didn’t care much. What really got his interest was the information from a mysterious user.
The Weibo post disclosed sensitive details about Xia Wan’s family, including his father’s disability and illness, his previous residence in a run-down house, and how he relied on his uncle to come to Beijing for studies.
It also mentioned details about his supposed three-person relationship with Huo Lin and Huo Yu. The gossip suggested that Xia Wan was playing both sides with the Huo brothers, using Huo Peixue to badmouth Huo Yu, calling him ungrateful, and accusing Xia Wan of taking advantage of Huo Yu’s power to go against his helpful uncle.
The person who spilled the beans also shared old photos of Xia Wan, showing a different side of him – humble and timid, in stark contrast to his current self.
According to the one who spilled the information, Xia Wan was portrayed as someone willing to do anything to succeed, with insinuations that his achievements were not the result of genuine effort.
Despite some rude comments, many netizens remained calm after the previous incidents involving Huo Yu and Huo Peixue. This revelation about Xia Wan did not create a significant uproar.
Xia Wan chose not to respond or counterattack despite having a rough idea of the person behind the revelation. He simply saved a screenshot of the account quietly.
Xia Wan didn’t know what to do in response to the revelation.
If the other person was just venting anger online, he didn’t want to waste time dealing with it unless there were further developments.
However, Huo Yu’s recent experiences made him more cautious and attentive in handling issues, realizing the importance of being vigilant and careful.
After dealing with everything. Xia Wan tapped the screen and glanced up at Huo Yu.
At the same time, Huo Yu had just wrapped up the meeting and turned his gaze towards Xia Wan.
Their eyes unexpectedly locked in mid-air.
The sunlight fell on Xia Wan’s shoulders and neck from behind. He looked at Huo Yu’s gaze which was even warmer than the sun.
All of a sudden, he started laughing.
Thank You for the new chapter ʚ♡⃛ɞ(ू•ᴗ•ू❁)
Yeah, go about bad-mouthing the long-lost son had of the Xue family; I’m sure they’ll be immensely amused. Looking forward to all the faces being slapped 🤭