The moment Huo Yuhao stepped through the doorway, Xu Jiujiu sprang to her feet, gazing in delighted surprise at the figure she had longed for day and night.
Huo Yuhao was still just as handsome and distinguished. And after a year apart, he now carried an air of maturity, a commanding presence that looked down upon everything. Xu Jiujiu found it even harder to tear her eyes away. Her heart pounded so fiercely it almost leaped into her throat.
But when she saw the two breathtaking figures behind Huo Yuhao, her heart suddenly lurched.
She had met Zero before, so seeing her caused no ripples in Xu Jiujiu's heart. But the stunning beauty beside Zero made it impossible for her to remain calm.
She could tell that this beautiful young woman was powerful. She kept feeling that she had seen her somewhere before, but could not quite remember.
Judging by Zhang Lexuan's haughty bearing, however, Xu Jiujiu was certain that the woman's status was at least as high as her own. This was a formidable rival.
She had never expected that after barely more than a year apart, Huo Yuhao would already be surrounded by so many outstanding women. It only deepened her admiration for him. After all, only the strong could have so many exceptional women following them.
As Huo Yuhao drew closer, Xu Jiujiu had a thousand things she wanted to pour out to him, but in the end, they all condensed into a few words.
"Huo Yuhao, it's been a long time."
"Yes, it certainly has."
Huo Yuhao answered calmly.
At that moment, an excited Xu Jiujiu suddenly walked toward Huo Yuhao.
"Did I come at a bad time?"
She glanced at Zhang Lexuan and Zero, the words slipping from her lips. It sounded partly like a