Huo Wenting... her heart raced.
Just like the time Lu Chengwen had forcibly kissed her years ago, and the last time...
This was the third time a man had made her heart pound.
As they separated, she looked at Lu Chengwen. In that instant, words failed her.
Her heart was in turmoil, her cheeks flushed. Much of the sharpness in her gaze had faded, replaced by a bewildered, innocent, flustered, lovestruck light that flickered in her bright eyes.
Lu Chengwu took one look and thought, Damn! Is my brother really that great? She actually likes him!? Is he better than me!?
Lu Chengwen was terribly awkward. "This... my little brother... he doesn't know any better. Please don't..."
Huo Wenting quickly turned her head away. "It's fine."
Her voice was unbelievably gentle.
Lu Chengwu took one look and thought, There's a chance! Oh my god! Huo Wenting can get all flustered and too shy to look a man in the eye!? With that look in her eyes alone, the Huo Family's money is as good as mine!
Lu Chengwu said, "Sister-in-law, you and my brother haven't seen each other in ages. You must have a lot to talk about. Whose wine is this?"
Qi Meishao hurriedly said, "Miss Huo's."
"I'll have a sip."
Qi Meishao quickly said, "I'll go get another glass."
Lu Chengwu took a sip. "I think it'd be better to settle this matter sooner rather than later..."
Lu Chengwen scolded him, "You're drunk! What nonsense are you talking about?"
"I've only had one sip!"
Huo Wenting recovered quickly, regaining her queenly bearing. "Cheng Wen, why do you want to buy this cruise ship?"
"Oh." Lu Chengwen quickly said, "I have an elder who's about to die. Before he dies, all he wants is this cruise ship..."
"Lu Chengwen,