"Excuse me, I think I bumped into you by accident. Are you alright?"
Huo Yuzhou, dressed in a suit and tie, looked exceptionally gentlemanly.
But his outstretched arms revealed his ambition and possessiveness, pulling Nan Qing, who was trying to escape, even deeper into his embrace.
His dark eyes scanned his face inch by inch, finally settling on those soft lips.
Nan Qing quickly covered her mouth, as if guarding against a thief, to block his burning gaze.
Huo Yuzhou's thin, crimson lips curved into a smile, his eager gaze fixed on his fingers.
"I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to."
You did it on purpose!
Nan Qing stared at him, her clear eyes reflecting a jewel-like luster under the light, blinking at him.
A breeze picked up at night, and the clear fountain scattered light and shadow like snowflakes. The cool night wind brushed through the flowers and shadows, and swept across the garden path where branches and leaves overlapped.
Beside the road, a young man in a suit, his eyes clear, leaned against the boundless moonlight.
All the magnificent scenery became a backdrop to him.
His eyes were bright and sparkling, and his slightly furrowed brows carried a hint of anger, making him seem like the spoiled, willful, and arrogant young master from many years ago.
The handsome man's eyes were filled with affection, and his deep voice was like a murmur, carrying a certain sigh.
"Okay, I apologize. It was my fault."
"How about we buy another car tomorrow? Or a villa you like? We can even project a movie, whatever you like."
"My husband was wrong..."
The night breeze ruffled her hair, making Nan Qing's ears itch slightly.
What's going on?
Are you treating him like a little lover?
Nan Qing's face flushed red as she refused with great pride.
"Don't want."
Huo Yuzhou patiently coaxed him.
" Baby, what do you want?"
Nan Qing's face grew increasingly red, her ears turning as if they were bleeding.
Huo Yuzhou hugged him so tightly that they were almost completely sealed together.
As if she couldn't bear it any longer, Nan Qing struggled in his arms.
"Let me go first."
Huo Yuzhou looked at him and smiled, uttering two words from his thin lips.
"No."
Nan Qing, feeling guilty, looked around before starting to curse.
"You're sick."
Huo Yuzhou's features were aloof and composed.
" Baby, this is a normal physiological reaction."
He was so open and generous that Nan Qing's face turned bright red again.
Her face was red, her ears were red, and her moist eyes were shrouded in moonlight, making her look incredibly pitiful.
He's well-behaved, naive, and will even ask him pitifully...
" Huo Yuzhou, aren't we friends? How do you treat your friends...?"
The handsome boy being held by him spoke haltingly, as if he were extremely embarrassed.
"Isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to treat your friend like this?"
Moonlight pierced through the clouds, illuminating the man's tall figure.
The man being questioned lowered his phoenix eyes, pondering for a moment.
"If it's you, friends are fine too."
Nan Qing kicked him.
Huo Yuzhou didn't flinch. "Of course I can let you go now, Baby."
"But there are a lot of people attending the party today. Guests and waiters will pass by at any time, and some of them might recognize me and come over to say hello."
"It's rather impolite of me to meet strangers like this."
Nan Qing was greatly alarmed.
Is that how you treat me?
Huo Yuzhou chuckled softly, amused by his earnest expression.
The elegant music outside changed again, as if there were indeed guests passing by. Nan Qing looked outside guiltily, like a cute little kitten peeking out.
Thankfully, no one else came over.
Huo Yuzhou let go of him, and Nan Qing pulled him to sit on a nearby bench to help him calm down.
It's simply unbearable to look at.
Nan Qing wished she could take off her coat and cover him with it, but she was afraid that trying to hide something would only make it more obvious.
He felt guilty, and would steal glances at anything that made a sound outside.
Huo Yuzhou, however, remained remarkably calm and composed. He even leisurely picked out a small pink flower and tucked it into the handkerchief pocket on his chest.
Nan Qing was somewhat disgusted, but ultimately didn't throw it away.
He felt he probably owed Huo Yuzhou.
Huo Yuzhou was the one who did the wrong thing, but it seems like I'm the one who's embarrassed.
How exactly did he decide to become friends with Huo Yuzhou?
Perhaps they weren't suited to be friends, or perhaps Huo Yuzhou had become psychologically disturbed after being bullied by him for so many years.
After all, he had made so many friends, although they were all spoiled brats and bad influences, at least they were all normal people.
No one wants to be close to him all the time and Qingqing with him, and no one will have a physical reaction to him.
Nan Qing glanced at Huo Yuzhou, only to meet his deep gaze.
It seemed that every second he sat there, every move he made was under the other person's gaze.
It seemed that if he didn't turn around, Huo Yuzhou would just stand there quietly watching him.
A thousand eyes, ten thousand eyes, my heart is in utter turmoil.
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The night breeze rustled the flower branches, and the melodious piano music changed several times.
Gu Xingchen stood by a carved pillar in the corridor, a cigarette between her fingers.
"Are you sure you're not mistaken? His car really came?"
Having received the housekeeper's approval, Gu Xingchen glanced into the distance again and finally spotted two graceful figures approaching from around the corner.
Huo Yuzhou wore a custom-made dark gray suit with a simple yet sophisticated peak lapel, over which he wore a finely crafted silver-gray shirt.
He was already tall, and his well-tailored trousers accentuated his incredibly long legs. His handmade Qingdao leather shoes were spotless, exuding an air of nobility.
The boy standing beside him had rosy lips and white teeth, and his handsome face shone brightly under the streetlights. His flawless good looks made him seem like a pampered Xiao Wang from a fairy tale.
He didn't need to say anything; he just quietly walked towards us.
That's enough to attract attention.
Thousands of lights shone on him, each ray seemingly favoring him.
"Who's that? So beautiful!"
The girl leaning against Gu Xingchen exclaimed in admiration.
"Is that Mr. Huo's mistress?"
Gu Xingchen turned his gaze over, his handsome face carrying a certain languid air, his arm draped over the girl's shoulder.
"Sweetie, you can't just say things like that."
"That's Mrs. Huo, she's a done deal. If you know what's good for you, you'd better keep your mouth shut."
Before the two figures even got close, people in the hall crowded around, trying to get noticed by Huo Yuzhou.
Bai Ruanruan also mingled in the crowd and squeezed in. He only vaguely heard the words "Madam Huo" and pushed even harder.