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On the night of the Xue family press conference, Shen Yan went away for a month for work. So, he didn’t know about the attack on Huo Yu and Xia Wan until he got back home.

After a month, he arrived at Huo Yu’s house. A month had passed, which was enough time for many things to happen. RxaMEX

Huo Yu had recently had his splint removed, indicating progress in his recovery, but his injured hand still required care and attention to fully heal.

With that, he had purchased the vacant house from his neighbor within the community.

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Despite the property being priced 30% higher than the market value, Huo Yu proceeded with the purchase. He had already completed approximately 70% of the necessary purchase and sale procedures.

Nowadays, almost everyone knows about Huo Yu, even his neighbors abroad who have seen the news about him. One neighbor, touched by his story, had decided to sell her house to him, even though she hadn’t planned to sell. Huo Yu quickly settled the deal after his overseas talks. He even suggested a price for the house as a token of his gratitude. tN0vV8

Everyone was happy with the transaction, and the neighbor even allowed Xia Chengzhang to move in before the transfer was completed.

The house was also positioned right by the lake, directly across from Huo Yu’s house. It wasn’t too far away and was well taken care of. Apart from needing some tidying up in the yard and installing an elevator for Xia Chengzhang’s convenience, there wasn’t much else that needed to be done.

At first, Xia Chengzhang was very hesitant about his two children spending such a large sum of money to buy a villa for themselves. Despite being a graduate of a prestigious university in his youth, the challenges he faced over the years had forced him to adopt a thrifty lifestyle, similar to that of migrant workers. Consequently, he found it difficult to justify such extravagant spending.

After Xia Chengzhang went to see the house in person, he felt even more ashamed. He couldn’t shake off the feeling that if he were to live in such a luxurious place, it would be like a humble bird finding itself in a grand, extravagant bird’s nest. Everywhere he looked, he felt a sense of discomfort and disharmony, making him question whether he truly belonged there.

However, after Xia Yang’s incident, Xia Wan and Huo Yu were very determined about Xia Chengzhang moving in. They didn’t want to constantly worry about him, so eventually, he agreed and compromised, and decided to move in.

When Shen Yan arrived, Xia Chengzhang had only been living in the new house for about a week.

The neighbors in the community were all very friendly, and when they knew about Xia Wan’s situation from the news to some extent. They were also very welcoming and friendly towards Xia Chengzhang.

They made some cool spots near the lake, like stone tables and little houses, so people in the neighborhood could hang out in summer and enjoy the sun in winter. Xia Chengzhang soon started playing chess with some older folks in the community, and they became good friends. U7zmY3

Occasionally, Xue Zhen came over to see Xia Wan, but because the two children were busy, he ended up spending more time with Xia Chengzhang, which helped ease the relationship between them.

Going from being very careful with money to living in luxury, Xia Chengzhang adjusted to his new life very fast.

What made him feel even better was that the Xia family finally relaxed after everything was sorted out, and everyone’s attitudes were very friendly.

At first, Xia Yang didn’t want to admit that he was the one who attacked Xia Wan and Huo Yu first. HTV27n

He was more badly hurt than Huo Yu, with two cracked ribs and one broken, and his shoulder was badly bruised from Huo Yu’s kick. Also, he went to Xia Chengzhang to beg for his father. At such a crucial moment of life and death, people tend to act impulsively, but most people can emotionally accept and understand it.

The most important thing was that Xia Yang once observed that there were no cameras at all around the old community where Xia Chengzhang lived.

He believed that the police wouldn’t find any evidence at all.

The police didn’t find any evidence at first, but fortunately, when Xia Yang came over and caused trouble, Xia Chengzhang’s neighbor Xiao Wang recorded the whole incident. kANL3h

Xiao Wang and Xia Chengzhang were neighbors who had seen each other but never said hello. He lived in the rented apartments on the top floor of Xia Chengzhang’s house.

As a young man who had just graduated, Xiao Wang loved cars more than houses. So, after working for two years, he used the first amount of money he saved to buy a car.

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To Xiao Wang, this car was more precious than his girlfriend in his eyes.

But he had no other option than to live in an old community with no property security. Sadly, his beloved car had been scratched twice by mischievous kids in the community in the six months since he got it. yKFDOa

Unable to tolerate it any longer, Xiao Wang installed a dashcam in his car.

During the multiple visits by the police, Xiao Wang’s dashcam proved to be invaluable. It played a crucial role in clearly capturing Xia Yang’s attack on Xia Wan with a steel pipe raised high. The footage provided clear evidence of the assault, helping the police with their investigation.

Things got even more serious when Xia Yang couldn’t defend himself, and Huo Yu even brought in Qin Wenyuan to handle the lawsuit. If it ended up in Qin Wenyuan’s hands, Xia Yang would be in big trouble, and there’s no doubt things would go south real fast.

Zhao Chengfang was in total panic, and even towards Xia Chenglin, she seemed indifferent. She just stood at the community door every day, desperately trying to block Xia Wan and Xia Chengzhang. 9pvldH

This time, she changed her strategy. She cried, caused a scene, and even threatened to harm herself, all while begging desperately.

Zhao Chengfang was really at her breaking point. Even a strong woman who had never faced hardship before would struggle to endure such a series of setbacks.

Xia Chenglin’s situation was already decided. Even if he woke up, he probably wouldn’t be able to leave that bed for the rest of his life. The family didn’t have any extra money to continue his treatment, so he could only be discharged from the hospital quickly after receiving basic treatment.

Now, her only hope was to beg Xia Chengzhang to let her talk to Huo Yu and persuade him to let Xia Yang off this time. 6gezXW

But now, the place where Xia Chengzhang lived was off-limits to them. The community security had become familiar with her, making it impossible for her to even get close to the community anymore.

Xia Chengzhang had only experienced love once in his youth. Unfortunately, after the accident, his girlfriend decided to leave him, adding to his heartbreak and struggles.

In the following decades, Xia Chengzhang never fell in love again or got married. He also didn’t engage in any intimate relationships with women.

So, even though Zhao Chengfang realized that Xia Chengzhang and Xia Wan were just like everyone else and would not see women in a helpless state. Vg9Cyz

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In fact, she guessed right, Xia Chengzhang couldn’t bring himself to see a woman in such a pitiful and lonely state.

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The money wasn’t too much or too little, just enough to help them with their current problems.

He didn’t know if it was because of her conscience, but Zhao Chengfang never showed up again.

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At the end of December, Huo Chuan passed away in the hospital.

The funeral was arranged by Huo Yu and it was very simple. The members of the Huo family wore black clothes and bowed in front of the tombstone. dAGdDT

As he rose from his final bow, Huo Yu cast a glance at Huo Peixue and Huo Lin beside him, then he reached out and took Xia Wan’s hand.

They didn’t exchange any words. In perfect harmony, they turned around and walked together towards the path leading down the mountain.

As the sun set, their shadows grew really long. Only the sound of the wind rustling through the dry grass could be heard, along with a slightly familiar whimpering sound coming from behind them.

Huo Yu stopped without thinking and turned his head to look back. tdr2Wh

The setting sun made his thick eyelashes look golden and a bit cold. His lips were pressed into a straight line, and his eyes held a deep gaze as he looked back.

From that angle, Huo Chuan and Huo Lin couldn’t be seen anymore. There were only rows of tombstones and withered grass spreading out of sight.

Many years ago, Huo Chuan adopted Huo Peifeng, and despite all the ups and downs, Huo Yu has experienced he was willing to sacrifice himself for revenge.

But now from this point on, they had no relationship with each other. Neither with Huo Chuan or Huo Chuan. egjS8f

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“I’ve only been away for a month, why did so many things happen?” Shen Yan asked himself, holding the water glass. He couldn’t help but sigh, feeling overwhelmed by the events that had occurred during his short absence.

Actually, these things had been there all along, scattered here and there. But Huo Yu and Xia Wan weren’t the type to discuss them openly.

Hearing this, they looked at each other and shared a smile. KvCeVQ

When Shen Yan came over, besides visiting Huo Yu, he also had a lot of official matters to discuss with him.

They typically handled such matters in the study, but today the ambiance was different. Xia Wan sat barefoot and cross-legged in the corner of the sofa, engrossed in drawing on a board. Huo Yu leaned against him lazily, exuding a casual air. Shen Yan, seated in the living room, wasted no time in addressing the most crucial issues first.

While the two were talking, Xia Wan’s phone rang.

The call was from Cui Xiaoheng, telling him that the last painting he had placed in the Langqiao Gallery had been sold, but unlike before, Cui Xiaoheng did not urge him to produce a new painting. ZnuaeG

Although Cui Xiaoheng had a sweet mouth, there was hardly ever a time when he didn’t urge him. Xia Wan couldn’t shake off the feeling of something missing after such an abrupt and unexpected turn of events.

After setting down the phone, Xia Wan tilted his head slightly.

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“Is something wrong?” Huo Yu asked.

“It’s nothing,” Xia Wan laughed softly. “It’s just strange that my agent didn’t urge me for a new painting this time?” NMIZnl

“What?” Shen Yan put down the water glass, “Did my sister-in-law sign with the agency?”

After that, he glared at Huo Yu and continued, “You didn’t ask my sister-in-law to go to Shenzhou? Is this really justified?”

“No,” Xia Wan realized there was a misunderstanding, so s
he clarified with a smile, “It’s the agent from the Langqiao Gallery.”

“Oh~~~” Shen Yan squinted his eyes and said in a drawn-out voice, “Lady boss, who would dare to urge you after all you……?” m4Iw7x

Before he could finish speaking, he was abruptly kicked in the foot, making him wince. Huo Yu smiled half-heartedly but his gaze was heavy and intimidating.

“What boss lady?” Xia Wan was a bit perplexed. He set down the drawing board and turned to look at Huo Yu with a puzzled expression.

“Don’t listen to his nonsense,” Huo Yu interrupted.

“Holy crap! Really?” Shen Yan couldn’t help but be shocked. “My sister-in-law doesn’t know about this?” wf Yuh

Huo Yu kicked him again and couldn’t help but sneer. “You’re the only one with a big mouth,” he remarked.

Xia Wan also reacted at this moment, realizing what was happening.

He also recalled how Huo Yu had tormented him when he found out he was a painter from the Langqiao Gallery.

The results of it were… NEbt7k

His eyes took on a dangerous glint as he spoke. “The gift I had prepared for you is no longer available,” he said ominously.

“What gift?” Hearing this, Huo Yu sat up straight, his expression filled with concern, and he hurriedly reached for Xia Wan’s hand.

Xia Wan raised his foot and kicked him. “You want to know? No way!”

The kick wasn’t too gentle or too forceful, and Huo Yu instinctively leaned away, which startled Shen Yan with its unexpectedness. HMjazQ

No wonder they say, “One thing leads to another,” and it’s true! They weren’t lying!

“Isn’t everything settled?” Huo Yu’s demeanor towards Shen Yan and Xia Wan was starkly different. With a stern expression, he promptly ordered him to leave without any formalities.

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Shen Yan had plenty of matters to discuss, but he had no choice but to stand up with a smile and take his leave.

After Shen Yan left, Huo Yu gently grasped Xia Wan’s wrist and pulled him into his embrace. He did so because he knew Xia Wan was hesitant to hurt his injured hand. PxXqzf

“I was wrong,” Huo Yu laughed softly. “So, you can. punish me the same way like that night?” he asked, with a hint of playfulness in his tone.

Xia Wan glared at him, feeling a surge of anger. However, he realized that he wasn’t the one at a disadvantage this time. “No,” he replied firmly.

“If you don’t want to, then it’s fine,” Huo Yu said, his eyes twinkling with a smile. “It doesn’t matter if you don’t punish me. It doesn’t matter if you don’t give me a gift…”

Who said there was no need for punishment? Xia Wan thought. s 17Qh

Just as Xia Wan was about to speak, Huo Yu jumped in, “But I have a gift for you tomorrow.”

“Ah?” Xia Wan was taken aback. “You also have a gift for me?”

In disbelief, he whispered, “You’re not lying, are you?”

“Why would I do that?” Huo Yu responded. “I’ve already prepared it, but I’ve been busy lately and haven’t had the chance to give it to you yet.” 5SHhXl

Xia Wan appeared to believe Huo Yu, but he still discreetly covered the gift, keeping it hidden from view.

The next morning, Huo Yu took Xia Wan to Yanyu.

Xia Wan thought Huo Yu might be giving him jewelry.

Sitting in the car, Xia Wan appeared calm outwardly, but his heart was racing with excitement. His mind raced through various possibilities, considering different categories of gifts and wondering if it could be something designed by Huo Yu himself. Perhaps it would be a one-of-a-kind accessory, a treasure unlike anything else in the world. With each passing moment, his nerves tingled with anticipation, eager to uncover the mystery of the gift Huo Yu had in store for him. wQd7Y6

With a nervous and expectant mood, Xia Wan followed Huo Yu into his office in Yan Yu.

As they stepped into the office, Xia Wan noticed that it was exactly how he remembered it, reserved just for him. The space was spotless, with everything arranged neatly. At first glance, it seemed like Huo Yu’s style, with sleek furniture and a minimalist design that exuded sophistication.

However, before Xia Wan could fully take in the familiar setup of the office, his attention was immediately drawn to a massive oil painting hanging prominently on the wall.

The painting showed the ocean with the sun setting, turning the water golden and making the waves look like they were on fire. Ra4SWT

It was Xia Wan’s own painting.

Xia Wan felt stunned for a moment as he remembered Cui Xiaoheng mentioning that one of his paintings had been taken by their boss. He recalled how there had been some delay in getting paid because the system didn’t have the record of it at the time.

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He stood still for a moment, his lips pressed together in thought, before taking deliberate steps toward the painting. As he approached, his eyes scanned every brushstroke, every detail of the artwork.

Seeing the painting again after a long time, Xia Wan felt a wave of nostalgia wash over him. Memories of creating it flooded back, and a warm smile spread across his face without him even realizing it. iyWlpU

Looking at the painting and thinking about it, Xia Wan realized that Huo Yu must have really liked his art for a while.

He turned around and saw Huo Yu also gazing up at the painting.

Feeling Xia Wan’s eyes on him, Huo Yu turned with a smile playing on his lips. “You know, “When I first laid eyes on this painting, I felt a mix of envy and longing for the painter’s mindset. So, I didn’t hesitate to bring it back with me. Whenever I face challenges or frustrations, just looking at this painting brings me comfort.”

He turned his head, his gaze softening. “This painting accompanied me through a very difficult period of time,” he confessed, his voice carrying a hint of vulnerability, “and then…” byR6DI

“You continued to leave it here?” Xia Wan asked, pursing his lips as a smile formed on his face.

“Then I had you,” Huo Yu said, his voice filled with depth and sincerity as he gazed at Xia Wan.

Xia Wan’s lips parted, yet he found himself speechless. It was as if a surge of electricity ran through him, overwhelming him with a mix of happiness, joy, and an indescribable sense of connection.

“Huo Yu,” Xia Wan called out softly, moving closer to him and wrapping his arms around his waist, “Is this what you wanted to give me?” nDAxuO

“How could I give you something that already belongs to you?” Huo Yu replied, a hint of amusement in his voice as he chuckled softly.

“What is that?” Xia Wan asked, raising his eyes to meet Huo Yu’s gaze. A slight blush crept onto his cheeks, betraying his feelings.

“This is it,” Huo Yu said, gently taking Xia Wan’s hand before leading him over to the desk.

He opened the drawer of his desk, retrieved a brown paper bag, and handed it to Xia Wan with a smile. XSoAdM

Xia Wan took the bag with a hint of doubt, carefully he unwrapped the thread and rope securing the buckle. Slowly, he pulled out a few pieces of paper from inside.

It listed all of Huo Yu’s investments item by item, with proportions, years, and income noted.

The numbers above were so large that they surprised Xia Wan. He had never known that Huo Yu had so many businesses and investments outside.

Xia Wan examined the numbers on the paper meticulously, his confusion growing with each line. He glanced up at Huo Yu, his heart pounding. It seemed as if he had a hunch about what was going through Huo Yu’s mind. Vp8Zcu

Huo Yu’s smile widened as he spoke to Xia Wan, “I never revealed my ownership of the Langqiao Gallery because I needed to organize the details myself so that I could understand the extent of my assets. Now, after everything I want to share this information with you, to discuss and be transparent about our ownership in all of my businesses and investments. From now on there will be no secrets between us.”

Xia Wan pursed his lips, and his eyes became wet unconsciously.

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People don’t need too many things in life. Even if Xia Wan didn’t use everything Huo Yu gave him, the happiness and joy in his heart that he was feeling was endless.

The love and trust that Huo Yu gave him, and the feelings that such a guarded person revealed everything to him without any defense, were also infinite. uoaS I

The shiny golden anklet on Xia Wan’s ankle swayed, and there was a little golden bell that Huo Yu gave him hanging from it. With every move Xia Wan made, the golden bell happily jingled, making a clear and crisp sound.

Xia Wan felt a mix of embarrassment, anger, and amusement. In response, he raised his hand and delivered a punch to Huo Yu.

Feeling hot beads of sweat on his lips, Xia Wan absentmindedly licked them with the tip of his tongue. He was left speechless and somewhat in a daze, not even aware of when the ringing had stopped.

The only thing registering in his mind was the warmth of Huo Yu’s lips that were still on his ankle, as they moved it left behind the radiating heat that felt like fire. dsPjMr

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“I also have a gift for you,” Xia Wan mumbled, on the verge of falling asleep. He lifted his head from Huo Yu’s arms, his voice sounding hoarse and sticky, resembling a cat’s soft purr.

“Can you give it to me?” Huo Yu requested, his finger moving up to gently wipe away the beads of sweat on Xia Wan’s forehead.

With his body aching and fatigued, Xia Wan shifted his body and rolled towards the bedside. He reached out and opened the drawer of the bedside table. lHUQNe

It was a mahogany box with a golden lock. With a subtle yet eager smile in his eyes, he handed the box to Huo Yu. “Open it and take a look,” he encouraged.

Accepting the mahogany box with a warm smile, Huo Yu couldn’t resist stealing another appreciative glance at its intricate details. Before opening it, he couldn’t help but sneak a quick look at Xia Wan.

Xia Wan’s eyes sparkled with anticipation and excitement as he awaited for him to open the box. Despite the absence of the usual love in his gaze, they remained clear and warm, expressing a genuine eagerness.

Huo Yu let out a little laugh, showing his amusement, before he carefully lifted the lid of the box with a serious expression. qxhMLO

Inside the box lay a rare, limited-edition watch that had long been out of production. It was a simple black design, but upon closer examination, every line revealed infinite beauty. When it was initially released, it commanded a price of several million, and over time, its value soared even higher. Most importantly, regardless of wealth, it couldn’t be purchased.

All men seemed to love watches, and Huo Yu was no exception. In his cloakroom, there had been a whole cabinet dedicated to displaying his collection of watches. Although he had all sorts of watches, there was one missing from the collection—the limited-edition piece that was nestled in the box before him.

The most crucial detail about this watch was its name: Eternal Love.

“Do you like it?” Xia Wan asked cautiously, his voice tinged with hope and anticipation, as he awaited Huo Yu’s response. wOlApS

Huo Yu nodded in agreement, “I like it.”

Xia Wan couldn’t contain his excitement as his eyes lit up upon hearing Huo Yu’s words.

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“I’ve always wanted to gift you a watch,” Xia Wan smiled, his eyes twinkling with joy. “I’m not sure if it was fate, but your watch broke last time.”

“Why do you want to give me a watch?” Huo Yu asked, his curiosity evident in his voice as he looked at Xia Wan. Y6RVLT

“Because I want to spend a lot of time with you, and I want our love to endure forever,” Xia Wan confessed, his smile widening as he continued, “Just like the name of this watch suggests.”

Huo Yu had initially believed that his gift to Xia Wan was the ultimate gift for any lover.

However, he now realized that the watch Xia Wan gave him surpassed anything he could have imagined.

He couldn’t stop holding it and wished to keep holding it forever! nJ46ti

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Here was the last chapter for the story. There is one extra chapter of but after digging the whole internet i was unable to find it. If anyone happens to see the extra chapter it would be very good if you can share it in My discord.

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