Chapter 8, Let's have a meal together with a secret crush and a new love

Better to be safe than sorry

"Did you take the initiative to work overtime?" Huangfu Hao asked lightly, following Sang Youyou's words.

"This..." Mother Sang hesitated a bit, looking at Huangfu Hao, and asked again, "It really won't interfere with your work?"

"Lord Huangfu Hao, I was wrong, please, I beg you, can you change your profile picture?" Sang Youyou held her breath and hurriedly pleaded. It is important to know that platforms like WeChat and Weibo can be quite damaging. If Lord Huangfu Hao's profile picture were to be seen by Sang Mama, who is equally fashionable and uses WeChat, then Sang Youyou would be doomed!

Still laughing and catching her breath, Sang Youyou's phone rang. She reached for it, opened WeChat, and saw a message from Huangfu Hao adding her. Sang Youyou hesitated for a moment, neither accepting the request nor deleting it; she simply wanted to leave Huangfu Hao hanging and deal with it tomorrow. She casually placed her phone on the bedside, pulled the blanket over herself, and happily prepared to sleep.

Huangfu Hao twitched the corner of his mouth, too lazy to speak further, and directly reached out to turn Sang Youyou's head towards the door, allowing her to see for herself

Huangfu Hao looked at Sang Youyou, opened his mouth, and then swallowed the words he wanted to say, remaining silent

"But, but..." Sang Youyou looked at Huangfu Hao, feeling inexplicably guilty once again, wanting to speak but hesitating.

Unbeknownst to the gods and ghosts, as time passes, Sang Youyou will surely hypnotize herself and forget this absurd incident

Sang Youyou certainly did not want to be watched like a performing monkey, subjected to such speculation. She wanted to open her mouth and say something, but after stealing a glance at Huangfu Hao's smirk that seemed to mock her, and then at Ling Muhua's playful smile, she truly did not know what to say. These two men, regardless of which one it was, were beyond her ability to handle, let alone both appearing before her at the same time

"How long will it take?" Huangfu Hao turned his face and asked Sang Youyou.

"You used my ugliest photo as your profile picture. Are you trying to get back at me or what?" Sang Youyou gritted her teeth, "Huangfu Hao, you are infringing on my right to portrait and privacy! I can sue you!"

Sang Youyou originally wanted to say that after going through this process, the divorce would definitely become more troublesome. However, upon seeing Huangfu Hao's expression and feeling the pressure of his intense gaze, she swallowed her words back, lest Huangfu Hao think that her current consideration of the divorce was merely to obtain a sum of money

How can this tacit understanding be cultivated? Sang Youyou glared at Huangfu Hao with annoyance, saying, The key issue is that I am not familiar with you at all!

"Are you worried about this?" Huangfu Hao raised his eyebrows slightly.

Sang Youyou was still entangled in how to get Huangfu Hao to change his profile picture. When asked this, she reflexively replied, "Our company has a two-day weekend, and we never work overtime on weekends"

Sang Youyou accompanied with a dry laugh, saying, "It's fine, it's fine!" She initially wanted to ask when Ling Muhua had saved her number without her knowledge. However, upon further reflection, since the number had already been saved and a call had been made, there was no need for that inquiry. Moreover, Sang Youyou had a rather good impression of Ling Muhua.

"You..." Sang Youyou was left speechless by Huangfu Hao's words, feeling a sense of frustration. She rolled her eyes, awkwardly bit her lip, and chose not to speak further, lest she embarrass herself.

Sang Youyou bit her lip and glared at Huangfu Hao as he spoke nonchalantly, "Even the certificate has been obtained; the wedding is merely a formality! And this formality, whether you want to go through with it or not, you must proceed, because neither you nor I have a choice!"

"Hot pot, is it good?" Sang Youyou looked at Huangfu Hao and asked tentatively. In Sang Youyou's subconscious, eating hot pot should create a lively atmosphere, at least it could slightly ease the subtle and strange relationship between these two men.

Mother Sang was momentarily taken aback upon seeing Huangfu Hao returning with Sang Youyou, but soon, her smile blossomed more radiantly than flowers: "Ah Hao, what brings you here as well?"

Message 4: You came directly, Sang Youyou, you are a pig, truly a pig

"Huangfu Hao, stop it!" Sang Youyou interrupted impatiently, "Are you trying to make things difficult for me? What do you mean by that?"

Huangfu Hao hurriedly sniffed, a look of surprise on his handsome face, and flattered, "Wow, it smells so good! Today, I am in for a treat"

"Sang Youyou, if you pretend to be dead, I will call your mother!" Huangfu Hao's messages followed one after another, "I give you thirty seconds to reply to me, otherwise, I will call and have your mother wake you up to respond to me!"

"Sang Youyou, when have I ever had a conflict with you?" Huangfu Hao's voice was calm, his tone indifferent, carrying a serious demeanor, "It is you who are overthinking!"

Huangfu Hao noticed that Sang Youyou was looking at him, and his peripheral vision caught sight of Ling Muhua also watching him. His hand, which was holding the chopsticks, trembled slightly. He picked up a few pieces of beef, but throwing them back was not an option, nor was eating them. In a moment of inspiration, he looked at Sang Youyou, a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth, and placed the beef in front of her bowl, affectionately saying, "Wife, this beef is your favorite, so eat more!"

Sang Youyou nodded slightly and said, "Yes, I use it!"

Sang Youyou could only reluctantly change to this "stunning" profile picture. After refreshing Huangfu Hao's profile, she found that he had actually switched to a home-themed avatar. His handsome features, combined with the luxurious ceiling, created a strong visual impact at first glance, exuding an extraordinary charm, as if he were a brand ambassador. Sang Youyou bit her lip and finally, unable to contain herself, exclaimed, "You still use your own avatar for WeChat, how pretentious!" Then, to avoid seeing it, she directly exited WeChat.

Article 5: Pig!

Sang Youyou could no longer afford to glare at Huangfu Hao, took the water, and gulped down more than half a glass in one go, finally catching her breath. She raised her face to see Sang Mama and Huangfu Hao both staring at her, and she couldn't help but brace herself and say, "I'm fine now, everyone continue eating!" In her heart, she kept silently repeating, you two continue to be disgusting, I will get used to feeling disgusted!

Sang Youyou was taken aback, "What blind date is having a meal? I am not going on a blind date today! I will never go on a blind date again! Stop mocking me!" She thought Huangfu Hao was ridiculing her, and hurriedly took a firm stance.

Huangfu Hao turned his hand and grasped Sang Youyou's hand. In an instant, Sang Youyou seemed to be pricked by a needle, shuddering reflexively to shake it off, but unexpectedly, she was unsuccessful, which instead caused him to grip her palm even tighter. The unfamiliar warmth transmitted from her palm to her brain, causing her heart to inexplicably flutter. She then looked at Huangfu Hao in confusion, only to see him, gentle and composed, calmly say: "Senior, since you have made plans with Youyou for dinner tonight, please do not change the date. Can you take me along?"

It seems that the happiness of Sang Youyou has been arranged by the heavens.

Sang Youyou held her head, casting a resentful glance at Mama Sang: "I asked you when the follow-up appointment was, and you yourself said that I didn't need to take leave to accompany you, yet you never informed me at all..."

Mother Sang busily held the chopsticks, diligently serving food to Huangfu Hao: "If you like it, eat more!"

Sang Youyou busily nodded in a perfunctory manner

Sang Youyou twitched the corner of her mouth and could only open WeChat to add Huangfu Hao. Then, looking at his profile picture, she was startled to find it was a marriage certificate! His signature read, "Don't chase, it's useless even if you catch up, I'm a married man." She greeted him with a sense of horror and suggested, "Huangfu Hao, could you change your profile picture?" Sang Youyou found it truly bothersome, unable to ignore or overlook the fact that he was married.

"Do you think I look like I'm joking?" Huangfu Hao retorted impatiently

"Certainly!" Huangfu Hao replied decisively

It is truly unattainable! If I continue to stay with these two men, Sang Youyou will definitely lose her sanity!

4

Huangfu Hao's handsome brows slightly furrowed, while Ling Muhua discreetly narrowed his dark eyes and lightly tugged at the corner of his mouth

Sang Youyou was completely focused on the hot pot, watching the steam rise and the contents boil. She couldn't help but turn with a smile, calling out to those around her, "It's ready, we can start eating!" She was the first to grab her chopsticks and skillfully picked up a piece of beef.

Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye, during which several rounds of cards were played. Sang Youyou hurriedly logged out in the lobby and then rushed to the restroom, removed her facial mask, washed her face, applied a bit of skincare product, and when she came out again, she was ready to turn off the computer and go to sleep

"Indeed, senior, you have gone to great expense!" Huangfu Hao also followed suit with some polite remarks

"Good!" After waiting for a while, she finally received just this one word in the input box. Sang Youyou couldn't help but feel a bit frantic, so she set her QQ status to "Away" and then opened QQ Games to find someone to play Dou Di Zhu with.

Sang Youyou slightly furrowed her brows, thinking to herself how fast Ling Muhua was! He arrived in such a short time, and then recalled that he mentioned visiting clients nearby, which must mean it was quite close, so he took the opportunity to invite her to dinner.

"You said, should I go up and sit for a while?" Huangfu Hao's words floated lightly in Sang Youyou's ears, causing her hand, which was about to pull the door, to come to a sudden halt. Her eyes rolled for a moment, and she hurriedly turned her face back, putting on a flattering smile: "I think it's unnecessary. Didn't you say you would come to pick me up on time tomorrow?"

"Hmm!" Huangfu Hao's attitude on QQ is just as indifferent as in reality

Huangfu Hao smiled brilliantly, causing Sang Youyou's eyes to involuntarily flicker, her heart fluttering: "Wife, whatever you say to eat, we will eat!"

"Yes, yes, I have already prepared some herbal tea for you!" Sang Youyou hurriedly echoed Huangfu Hao's words, displaying a demeanor akin to a dutiful young wife, perfectly in sync with her husband.

"Yoyo, I am going to your company to find you, is it convenient?" Ling Muhua directly omitted Sang Yoyo's surname, and the affectionate way of addressing her made Sang Yoyo pause slightly, her delicate brows furrowing as she confirmed, "Now?"

Sang Youyou gazed at Huangfu Hao's handsome face through the lingering white mist, which appeared somewhat blurred and indistinct. However, from his earnest and methodical tone, it was evident that he was indeed actively and diligently trying to cultivate familiarity and rapport with Sang Youyou, and he was doing so with great seriousness and commitment. Sang Youyou couldn't help but feel a bit awkward and said, "Why don't we sit here for a while? I ate too much earlier and feel too lazy to move."

"Shall we order some wine?" Ling Muhua was the first to break the silence and asked, after all, the feeling of eating meat in large bites and drinking wine in big bowls is the essence of enjoying hot pot

"Sang Youyou, you need to understand that it is not I who want to drag you down!" Huangfu Haojun said with a serious expression on his face, "Ultimately, it is your mother who is forcing you to go on blind dates. When you asked me to pretend to be your boyfriend, it was you who jumped into the water yourself!" And Huangfu Hao was merely going along with the current!

Seeing the affectionate and warm demeanor of Huangfu Hao, Sang Youyou feared that her teeth would ache from the sweetness. After having overeaten at the hot pot today, she couldn't help but feel nauseous! Therefore, she had no desire to let Huangfu Hao come up and sit down.

Sang Youyou looked at Sang Mama's enthusiastic demeanor, and the corner of her mouth twitched. See, Sang Mama is the typical type who, once she has a son-in-law, forgets about her daughter!

Upon hearing this, Mama Sang was as delighted as if she had won a prize: "Ah Hao, you are truly wonderful! So thoughtful!" Immediately after, she gave Sang Youyou a playful knock on the head, "Unlike this girl, who has such a poor memory! She even forgot that her mother needs to go to the hospital for a follow-up appointment!"

"Hmm?" Huangfu Hao raised an eyebrow slightly, looking at Sang Youyou with a hint of confusion

Huangfu Hao saw Mama Sang and also forced a bright and sunny smile, flattering her by saying, "Auntie, you are going to the hospital today to have your bandages removed, so of course I will accompany you!"

Huangfu Hao always wore a gentle smile at the corners of his mouth, nodding slightly and saying, "That is truly a great honor"

After some time, when Huangfu Hao's troubles are resolved and Sang Youyou no longer needs to help him, the two can then discuss a time to quietly exchange their marriage certificate for a divorce certificate

Sang Youyou's entire body was rigid and tense, as she turned her face to look out the car window at the bustling street, filled with bright lights and vibrant scenes, continuously retreating from her view, retreating...

Huangfu Hao's second message is: I have seen foolish people, but I have never seen anyone as foolish as you. With such a good hand, how could you play so poorly

Sang Youyou observed her mother's expression and realized that, ultimately, her words were for her own good. Those remarks were intentionally directed at Huangfu Hao, with the aim of encouraging him or the Huangfu family to treat her better. Sang Youyou couldn't help but feel a bit moved, her eyes slightly stinging as she took a deep breath: "Alright, Mom, you should hurry and pack your things for the hospital; otherwise, there will be a long line of people soon!"

"Sang Youyou, it is I!" A voice came from the other end of the phone, unfamiliar yet somehow familiar.

Sang Youyou hesitated for a moment, but still replied to Huangfu Hao: I am a pig, my whole family is made up of pigs, and you are also a pig of my family

Sang Youyou paused for a few seconds, then refreshed again, horrified to the point of nearly popping her eyes out, because the profile picture he had set was an image of the names ××× and ××× from a marriage certificate. Sang Youyou couldn't help but feel both shocked and angry, exclaiming in exasperation: "Huangfu Hao, you bastard, change your profile picture right now!" This guy must have done it on purpose.

"Do you use WeChat?" Huangfu Hao asked again

Huangfu Hao:......

Hello, how are you?" Ling Muhua smiled as she walked over to Sang Youyou and Huangfu Hao, greeting them.

Sang Youyou took a deep breath, ultimately choosing to step closer to Huangfu Hao. Then, with a stiff and numb scalp, she suddenly hooked his arm and smiled apologetically at Ling Muhua, saying, "Senior, I’m sorry, but today my husband is here to pick me up from work, so I’m afraid I can’t have dinner with you!"

Throughout the journey, Huangfu Hao focused intently on driving. The expression on his handsome face, while not exactly cold, had long since lost the warmth he once showed towards Mama Sang, becoming somewhat ambiguous in its distance and indifference.

However, when Gu Yuehao transformed into a real person, Ling Muhua, and appeared in Sang Youyou's life, her feelings became somewhat subtly complex. This subtlety and complexity were something Sang Youyou herself could not articulate clearly.

They went to the hospital, where the doctor removed the bandage and prescribed some medication. By the time Huangfu Hao took Mama Sang back home, it was nearly 11 o'clock in the morning

Huangfu Hao glanced sideways, casting a look at Sang Youyou, who was tilting her pretty face and lowering her gaze to stare at her own toes. He felt that she was a bit too quiet, and the image of her flailing her arms and legs came to mind, which made him unable to suppress a chuckle. He cleared his throat to stifle the urge to burst into laughter.

Huangfu Hao impatiently lifted his handsome face and glanced at Sang Youyou: "I said, can you be quiet for a moment?"

Sang Youyou twitched the corner of her mouth and said, "Is there really no other choice?"

"Indeed, I do not know. Are you available?" Ling Muhua asked politely

Ling Muhua tentatively asked on the other end of the phone, "Do you have any plans for tonight?"

"Good!" Mama Sang nodded happily, "If not, let's eat at my shop. Today, I will show you a thing or two!"

Add me on WeChat

"Tomorrow is Saturday, our company will be working overtime. Will your company be working overtime as well?" Huangfu Hao abruptly changed the topic and asked unexpectedly.

Huangfu Hao moved at a leisurely pace, while Sang Youyou raised her hand to check the time: "Oh no, it's almost 1 o'clock, I'm doomed, I'm going to be late again this afternoon"

Mother Sang nodded in satisfaction upon hearing Huangfu Hao's words: "It is truly good when you are well! As parents, we can rest assured!"

"Then just put your QQ and WeChat on it, and I will add you later!" Huangfu Hao said, handing his phone to Sang Youyou, his expression calm and unperturbed.

"Then it's fine if you don't go, right?" Huangfu Hao used an interrogative affirmative sentence.

2

Huangfu Hao took a deep breath, calmly dipped his chopsticks into the hot pot, picked up a few bean sprouts, hesitated for a moment, but still dipped them into the bowl of condiments in front of him and ate them.

Sang Youyou lowered her brows and eyes, not interjecting a single word. She had lost all appetite for today's lunch because she could already imagine Sang's mother and Huangfu Hao enjoying their meal together, chatting happily. As for her, she was merely a decorative presence, and decorations do not require any right to speak.

"We cannot afford to delay even for a moment. If you do not firmly seize this precious son-in-law, every time I see you, I will give you a slap!" Mother Sang sternly warned Sang Youyou, and after speaking, she waved her hand and urged, "Hurry up and go in."

When Sang Youyou saw the man quietly sitting on the sofa in the hall, waiting for her, was Huangfu Hao, she rubbed her eyes in disbelief. It really was him, and her mind exploded with a loud bang. Habitually, she walked towards him and asked, "Huangfu Hao, what brings you here?"

Oh! Huangfu Hao responded and casually placed his phone on the edge of the seat, continuing to focus on driving.

Mother Sang has already fallen asleep. Sang Youyou quietly returned to her room, took her pajamas, and then enjoyed a warm bath. When she felt refreshed and was applying a facial mask, she opened her computer and logged into QQ. Ding, ding, several messages came in one after another, and she hurriedly clicked to check, confirming that the messages were from Huangfu Hao. As she opened the detailed profile and saw the username "unwanted wild child," she couldn't help but chuckle. Then, holding the mouse, she clicked to accept the request and immediately sent a message: "Are you home?"

"Sang Youyou, are you asleep?" Three minutes later, the phone on the bedside rang. Sang Youyou opened the message and saw it was from Huangfu Hao. She couldn't help but curl her lips in disdain, closed her eyes, and decisively deleted the message, pretending that she had not seen it

Huangfu Hao smiled generously and said, "It's nothing, I just don't eat beef; as for the others, I can eat a bit more!" After saying this, he no longer used his chopsticks with restraint, but instead picked at the other dishes in the pot, no longer deliberately avoiding the beef.

Huangfu Hao drove to Mama Sang's restaurant, where Mama Sang had long reserved a private room. After settling Huangfu Hao and Sang Youyou down, she hurried to the kitchen to showcase her culinary skills. Sang Youyou, not wanting to be alone with Huangfu Hao, followed Mama Sang out of the private room, intending to lend a hand in the kitchen

However, to have the wedding witnessed by so many people, along with the legal protection of a marriage certificate, the marriage between Sang Youyou and Huangfu Hao is indeed set in stone. In the future, if they wish to divorce, it will be difficult as there will be too many factors involved.

No, no, I am speaking the truth. These dishes are a perfect combination of color, aroma, and flavor, and with your heartfelt cooking, Auntie, they are absolutely top-notch! Huangfu Hao said this with utmost sincerity

After the waiter finished ordering the hot pot base, he handed a menu to Sang Youyou and said, "Miss, please order your dishes yourself, I will come back to collect them in a moment"

"No way!" Huangfu Hao replied decisively, "I absolutely detest being threatened by others!"

Sang Youyou hurriedly glanced out of the car window; it was the entrance of her own community, bustling with smiling faces, as she nodded in gratitude to Huangfu Hao, saying: "Mm, thank you!"

What is going on here!

1

Hmm, goodbye!" Sang Youyou hung up the phone, raised her hand to check the time, and noted that there were still fifteen minutes until the end of her workday. She tidied up her desk, then took her makeup bag and went to the restroom. First, she washed her face, as it had become shiny after a long day in front of the computer. Then, she applied some powder and casually put on a light makeup. Finally, she walked back to her seat to wait out the last five minutes before she could leave work on time.

Thus, the three individuals, under the guidance of Sang Youyou, found a hot pot restaurant named "Spicy Temptation" near the company.

"Not familiar, but it can become familiar!" Huangfu Haojun raised his eyebrows slightly, a faint smile playing at the corners of his mouth, "As long as you spend a little time, it will definitely become very familiar."

Sang Youyou could only take a deep breath, steeling herself to lie, "I need to go to the company early tomorrow. If you want to pick me up, you need to come by at 7 o'clock!" Then she raised her wristwatch, indicating for Huangfu Hao to take a look, and continued, "It's already 8:30 now. If you go up to sit for a while and then head back, it will definitely be very late. You won't be able to get up tomorrow, and if you can't get up, you won't be able to come pick me up..."

In theory, Huangfu Hao makes a lot of sense, but in reality, Sang Youyou still cannot accept it; there is a mental barrier she cannot overcome. Her momentum weakened a bit as she said, "Huangfu Hao, we are not familiar with each other at all. Holding a wedding, we definitely lack the understanding, and it will fall apart!"

After several consecutive instances, Sang Youyou naturally noticed the unusual behavior of Huangfu Hao, and there must be something he could not eat or was avoiding in the hot pot. However, in front of Ling Muhua, she could not ask: "Huangfu Hao, is there something you cannot eat in the hot pot, or is there a specific dish you avoid?" Otherwise, it would only serve to make Ling Muhua laugh at her, as it would imply that she, as a wife, was utterly failing to know what her husband liked or disliked to eat.

Huangfu Hao spoke very little while driving, and Sang Youyou did not know what to talk about with him. Moreover, given their inherently awkward relationship, neither of them wanted to speak up rashly. Thus, they could only allow the ambiguous and uneasy atmosphere to spread within the confined space of the car, stirring up vague ripples in their hearts.

Ling Muhua smiled and shrugged: "Of course, no problem." His eyes turned towards Sang Youyou

Thus, fate is indeed a very strange and wonderful thing

5

Seeing your sincerity, I will change it casually!" Huangfu Hao then changed his profile picture again

Huangfu Hao also followed his gaze and looked at Sang Youyou: "Wife, what do you think?"

Huangfu Hao grasped the chopsticks, gazing at the bubbling food in the pot, feeling somewhat at a loss. He turned his handsome face to look at Sang Youyou, who was pouting her lips, blowing on the beef, and eating with great delight. Meanwhile, Ling Muhua also picked up a chicken wing with his chopsticks, dipped it in the sauce, and brought it to his mouth.

Sang Youyou could only grit her teeth and nod: "Mm, I want to work overtime on my own, it has nothing to do with the company"

Ling Muhua finished paying the bill and, no longer acting as a third wheel, took the initiative to bid farewell: "Youyou, let's call it a day. I won't disturb you any longer!"

Sang Youyou rubbed her round and full belly, contentedly letting out a satisfied burp. She looked at Ling Muhua and politely said, "Senior, thank you so much for today"

"Where, where, you are too polite, I will take my leave now!" Ling Muhua said cheerfully as he waved his hand and strode away with grace

Sang Youyou nodded slightly: "Nianhu Huangfu Hao has plenty of time, so he is not in a hurry at this moment."

Ah? Sang Youyou was taken aback, and then said, "But I thought you were joking!"

Sang Youyou couldn't help but be taken aback for a moment, and then she realized that Ling Muhua might want to invite her, so she replied: "In the evening? I usually have no plans!"

Sang Youyou shook her head, casting aside these chaotic thoughts, and began to focus on her work at the computer, surrounded by various sounds, the clattering of keyboard strokes, the sporadic ringing of phones, and the constant murmur of conversations. In short, the office was in a state of busyness throughout the afternoon

This photo is quite unique, and moreover, it doesn't even look like you!

Huangfu Hao followed Mama Sang's instructions, picking up the chopsticks one by one, as if tasting the dishes. After finishing the last bite, he quickly gave a thumbs up: "Delicious, very delicious, even better than what a five-star chef would make"

"What are you doing? I'm just following your instructions and changing my profile picture!" Huangfu Hao's voice carried a hint of innocence.

"Sang Youyou!" As they approached the Sang family community, Huangfu Hao broke the silence and called out.

Although Sang Youyou is somewhat oblivious, she is very sensible. She is already grateful that Huangfu Hao can drive her, but she does not expect him to greet her with a smile. After all, just yesterday, she had put a glowing green hat on Huangfu Hao, and she feels guilty about it

Delaying Sang Youyou's work for half a day was taken for granted by Sang's mother, who even subconsciously hoped that Sang Youyou would resign and obediently become a housewife sooner. However, when it came to delaying Huangfu Hao's work for half a day, she felt extremely guilty. As soon as they entered the house, before Sang Youyou and Huangfu Hao had the chance to sit down and have a cup of tea, Sang's mother apologetically said: "Ah Hao, I am truly sorry for delaying your work for half a day. You should hurry back to the company. If you have time tonight, come over for dinner; I will prepare something delicious for you."

The receptionist, Gu Jie, asked curiously: "Youyou, is he your boyfriend? He is really handsome!"

"Hehe, it's nothing much, just casually made four dishes and a soup," Mother Sang modestly began, then turned her face to look at Huangfu Hao, "Ahao, give it a try, if there's anything you're not satisfied with, feel free to mention it, and next time, I will improve!"

Sang Youyou casually replied: "It's convenient, come on over!"

Sang Youyou stared at the simple "hm" and then saw the status of the input box indicating that information was being entered, causing her to widen her eyes and wait patiently. After waiting for a long time, she still did not see Huangfu Hao type anything else, which left her feeling somewhat inexplicably discouraged. She typed a few words: "I've added it, then I'm going to sleep!"

Do you usually use QQ or MSN

Huangfu Haobo cast a calm glance at Sang Youyou and coldly snorted, "Do you think you have any other choices now?"

I already told you that starting today, I will pick you up and drop you off from work on time!" Huangfu Hao slightly raised his elegant brows and said淡淡地.

"You just insulted me, and I'm not happy about it. Say something nice to me, and I'll consider replacing you!" Huangfu Hao quickly typed out this line.

Mother Sang shot a glare at Sang Youyou and said, "I said I don't need you to accompany me, so you really won't accompany me?"

"Do you want me to change my profile picture?" Huangfu Hao instantly jumped to another topic

"Who asked for your help?" Mother Sang did not appreciate it, "Don't cling to me all the time. In the future, you should cling to Huangfu Hao, understand?"

How delightful it is, a single word 'delightful' cannot fully express it

Sang Youyou held the menu and handed it to Ling Muhua, saying, "Senior, please go ahead and order!"

"Let us candidly discuss our marriage." Huangfu Hao gazed ahead, his tone casual

Sang Youyou was taken aback, opened her mouth, and was forcefully silenced by Huangfu Hao's breath, awkwardly swallowing her words. Could she sue Huangfu Hao for infringement? If Sang Youyou wanted to die, then she could!

This silence was completely broken only when Mama Sang joyfully pushed open the door to the private room with the dishes in hand and warmly called out, "Alright, it's time to eat!" The atmosphere instantly filled with warmth again

Hmm! Huangfu Hao still responded lightly.

Fearing that she might misunderstand, Sang Youyou hurriedly explained: "No, it's just an ordinary friend. Please have him wait for me, I will be down shortly!" After hanging up the phone, Sang Youyou glanced at the time; there were 2 minutes left until the end of her shift. She thought that if she strolled down, she would arrive just on time, so without hesitation, she grabbed her bag and walked out.

Understood, understood! Mother Sang shot an impatient glance at Sang Youyou, then quickly rushed into the house to tidy up a bit before heading to the hospital

Sang Youyou was engrossed in her meal when she was unexpectedly called by Huangfu Hao. She hurriedly raised her face, only to be obstructed by a piece of braised pork in front of her. Before she could swallow the rice grains, she choked on them, coughing repeatedly

Sang Youyou busily forced a smile and apologetically said, "Oh dear, husband, I was only thinking of the food I like to eat and forgot that you don't like beef. I'm so sorry!" After saying this, she couldn't help but shudder all over with goosebumps.

Sang Youyou sat up straight, busy and alert, her movements minimal. However, Huangfu Hao, who had been quietly observing her, easily noticed and could not help but break the silence: "Sang Youyou, when do you plan to come clean with your mother?"

Sang Youyou pouted and opened the message box: Sang Youyou, aren't you asleep? Why are you playing Dou Di Zhu?

I won't do it!" Sang Youyou mustered her courage and, with a stiff upper lip, looked at Huangfu Hao, "I only agreed to get the marriage certificate with you, but I never agreed to accompany you in getting married!"

Huangfu Hao did not respond, his dark and profound black eyes silently gazing at Sang Youyou. After a long while, he finally spoke淡淡地: "Did you arrange to have dinner with your blind date?"

Hmm! Huangfu Hao responded with difficulty, then sat silently.

Ling Muhua was somewhat taken aback by the question. He had originally reserved a table for two at a Western restaurant, but now that Huangfu Hao was also joining them, it felt a bit awkward for the three of them. He momentarily lost his train of thought and passed the ball back to Sang Youyou: "You can eat whatever you want!"

I have no problem

No need to drink anymore, I still have to drive later!" Huangfu Hao replied淡淡地.

Just as they exited the private room, Mother Sang turned around, furrowing her brows, and abruptly pulled Sang Youyou, saying irritably: "Why did you come out? Go back and have a chat with Huangfu Hao!"

Huangfu Hao instantly replied to her: ... ...

In Sang Youyou's heart, the thought of Gu Yuehao still evokes a ripple of emotions, after all, the name Gu Yuehao has accompanied Sang Youyou through the tender seasons of youth and rain, and has also fulfilled her unrequited love in a fantastical world, a love that had nothing to do with anyone else

"It's nothing, Auntie, please don't worry. The company isn't very busy today." Huangfu Hao said with a gentle smile, glancing at Mama Sang. Casually checking his watch, he noted that it was already 11:15, and he couldn't help but suggest, "Since there is no food prepared at home, how about we go out for lunch together?"

Mother Sang glared at Sang Youyou with displeasure: "You child, how old are you, and yet you still choke while eating!"

Huangfu Hao looked straight ahead without glancing aside: "Originally, I just planned to quietly obtain the certificate, but now my mother wants to personally handle the wedding arrangements, and the date has already been set."

After a meal of hot pot, aside from the fact that the three of us spoke less together, the feeling of each person indulging in their own eating was still quite pleasant

"Your mother is a bitch, you don't have to drag me into this!" Sang Youyou glared at Huangfu Hao with an innocent and resentful expression

"Is it alright to order a yin-yang hot pot?" Sang Youyou initially intended to order a seafood hot pot, but after some thought, she considered that Huangfu Hao or Ling Mu Hua might enjoy spicy food as well, so she asked.

A minute had barely passed when Sang Youyou had not even had the chance to put down her phone, and another message from Huangfu Hao came through: "Sang Youyou, I know, you are actually not asleep!"

Well, alright, then I will hang up, goodbye!" Huangfu Hao ended the call, a charming smile spreading across his lips, accompanied by an indescribable sense of refreshment

Sang Youyou continued to delete, believing that out of sight is out of mind. She hypnotized herself in her heart, telling herself that she saw nothing, that she had seen nothing at all

Do not ... ... anymore, ... ... ... even if you do it multiple times, you are still a pig ... ... Sang Youyou quickly typed this sentence on the keyboard, then politely said: Huangfu Pig, I am going to sleep, good night. ! After that, she logged out of QQ, then pounded the table, lowered her voice, and laughed arrogantly with a loud ha ha ha.

Sang Youyou bit her lip and glanced at Huangfu Hao, feeling somewhat perplexed by his earlier actions. She blinked her dark eyes, unable to comprehend, and decided not to bother figuring it out. Turning her face away, she continued to silently gaze out the window, lost in thought

Regardless of good or bad, beauty or ugliness, it is all you. You should use this avatar; otherwise, I will change the photo on the marriage certificate!" Huangfu Hao's tone was casual, yet it carried a strong sense of pressure.

In front of Mother Sang, Sang Youyou could not be overly polite; her words of gratitude could only be expressed through a grateful glance at Huangfu Hao, thinking to herself, if the young master does not speak, how dare I ask you to be my driver

Returning to her desk at the company, Sang Youyou had just pulled out her chair and had not yet had the chance to sit down when her phone rang. She glanced at the caller ID; it was an unfamiliar number, so she quickly answered, "Hello, good day!"

Sang Youyou twitched the corner of her mouth and said, "Mom, it's not that I'm not worried about you; I just want to help you!" Who wants to talk to Huangfu Hao! Today, Sang Youyou has already been hurt in her self-esteem by his cold sarcasm, and she couldn't even be bothered to say much to him.

"We have arrived!" Huangfu Hao parked the car, turned off the engine, and called back the wandering Sang Youyou.

Sang Youyou turned her charming face, glancing left at Huangfu Hao and right at Ling Muhua. Seeing that both of them were independently lifting their teacups to drink tea, their elegant actions identical, she couldn't help but curl her lips and asked, "Do you two have any dietary restrictions or things you cannot eat?"

Sang Youyou swallowed hard and finally couldn't help but reply, "Huangfu Hao, what exactly do you want to do?"

"No delay, no delay!" Huangfu Hao quickly shook his head and said with a gentle smile, "Auntie, you can rest assured!"

3

Sang Youyou was taken aback: "What did you say?"

After finishing the meal, Mother Sang urged Huangfu Hao and Sang Youyou to hurry back to the company to work, while she stayed in the store to handle the accumulated miscellaneous tasks from the past few days

Alright, I will arrive shortly

Huangfu Hao and Ling Mu Hua both wore warm and friendly smiles on their handsome faces, yet they did not speak. Sang Youyou was too lazy to pay attention to the two of them, fearing that their presence would affect her appetite and lead to a poor dining experience. She rested her chin on her hand and stretched her neck, waiting for the dishes to be served.

Huangfu Hao glanced at Sang Youyou and said, "Do you want to sit here for a while, or shall we change to another place?"

"Of course, that sounds great!" Under the scorching gaze of Ling Muhua and Huangfu Hao, Sang Youyou could only force a smile, feeling her scalp go numb, and replied affirmatively. Then she asked Ling Muhua, "So what shall we eat?"

"Am I just talking for fun?" Huangfu Hao frowned and said impatiently

Sang Youyou refreshed the page and was surprised to find a photo from her last blind date with Huangfu Hao, where his hairstyle resembled a bird's nest. The makeup was even more colorful and exaggerated than that of "Ru Hua," and combined with Sang Youyou's deliberately squinted eyes, it was simply terrifyingly ugly. Sang Youyou felt her vision darken and just wanted to faint; blood rushed to her head. She abruptly dialed Huangfu Hao's number, and as soon as the call connected, she lowered her voice and angrily said, "Huangfu Hao, what exactly do you want to do?"

Sang Youyou covered her nose, waved her hand, and watched until she could no longer see the tail of Huangfu Hao's car before turning around to go upstairs and return home

Sang Youyou, feeling exasperated, ground her teeth and said, "So what exactly do you want in order to make the exchange?" Having encountered cunning individuals before, she had never seen such a devious and manipulative person, which truly made her feel an urge to go crazy and explode.

Huangfu Hao had a smile at the corner of his mouth, extending his beautiful hand to pour a glass of water for Sang Youyou and handed it over, following Sang Mama's lead in the conversation, saying: "Exactly, no one is competing with you, why are you eating so hastily?"

Huangfu Hao looked at the WeChat message sent by Sang Youyou, and the smile on his lips grew wider and wider

Huangfu Hao and Ling Mu Hua spoke in unison, then exchanged a glance, and the corners of their mouths involuntarily curled into a faint smile

Sang Youyou looked at the words "call ended" on her phone screen, which first appeared in red and then faded to gray. She carefully slid her finger across the screen and saved the name Ling Muhua into her contacts. Then, holding her phone, she stared blankly for a while, and unconsciously, the scene of her first meeting with Gu Yuehao surfaced in her mind.

"Haha, you child, you really know how to flatter people, making me feel quite embarrassed..." Mother Sang said with a broad smile.

"Wedding?" Sang Youyou quickly turned her face, looking at Huangfu Hao in confusion, "Didn’t we just quietly get the marriage certificate? There’s a wedding next month? What’s going on? Why wasn’t I informed?"

"What should I confess?" Sang Youyou turned her face, blinked her dark eyes, and asked Huangfu Hao with a hint of confusion.

"Oh!" Huangfu Hao replied simply, "Then I will go back and sleep early"

Sang Youyou then triumphantly replied with a toothy grin: "Pig-like, that's exactly you!"

Sang Youyou, upon hearing Huangfu Hao's words, suddenly recalled that earlier, when Huangfu Hao had escorted her back, she had casually fabricated a lie to avoid him coming up to sit for a while. She couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed and, trying to appear strong despite her guilt, said, "Our company does not require overtime, but I have unfinished tasks, so I am voluntarily working overtime. Is that not acceptable?"

Well then, in a little while, I will be visiting a client at your company, and in the evening, let's have dinner together!

Mother Sang looked at Huangfu Hao seriously and said, "Ah Hao, our Youyou has been spoiled by me. If there are any shortcomings in the future, you must be sure to teach her more and be more understanding towards her..."

"Knowing to admit one's mistakes, that is good for self-reflection!" Mother Sang assumed a parental stance, "In the future, learn more from Ah Hao about these personal matters. Otherwise, your future mother-in-law will surely look down on you, and when that time comes, don't blame me for not reminding you!"

Sang Youyou's mind quickly spun twice as she tentatively matched her gaze with Ling Muhua and asked, "Hello, may I ask if you are Ling Muhua?"

Huangfu Hao shook his head, and Ling Mu Hua smiled and said, "No, I can eat anything."

Huangfu Hao and she did not speak again until he dropped Sang Youyou off at the company. As he turned the car around to leave, he casually remarked, "Starting today, I will cultivate a tacit understanding with you. I will pick you up and drop you off from work on time and arrange some dates. I hope we can become familiar with each other before the wedding"

Ling Muhua took the menu and handed it to Huangfu Hao, smiling gently as she said, "You can order, I can eat anything."

"What?" Sang Youyou asked seriously, fearing that she had misheard, "The date has already been set? Why was I not informed?"

After so many days, the pent-up resentment towards Huangfu Hao finally has a small outlet for release

Is that so? Huangfu Hao replied淡淡地, "Then go ahead and report it!"

"Yes! Yes, I want it!" Sang Youyou exclaimed excitedly upon hearing this

Sang Youyou glanced at Huangfu Hao, then at Ling Muhua, and after looking around, returned to the menu in her hands, pouting slightly: "Alright, I will order. If I order something you don't like, don't blame me!" With a swift motion, she circled a bunch of her favorite dishes on the menu, and in the end, ordered 3 bottles of herbal tea. She felt that Huangfu Hao and Ling Muhua needed to cool down, and she herself was a bit heated by the atmosphere created by the two of them today. After placing the order, she waved to call the waiter to arrange for the dishes to be served.

Huangfu Hao shrugged lightly and said, "I actually don't know either." Just when he was having dinner, Huangfu Hao's mother sent him an email, stating that since he had broken up with Qu Feifei and had truly obtained a marriage certificate, he should not make things difficult for the woman and should arrange a luxurious wedding. Of course, all these preparations would be fully handled by Huangfu's mother and Dongfang Mei, and when the time comes, Huangfu Hao and Sang Youyou just need to be present.

What is it? Sang Youyou quickly turned her pretty face, blinking her dark eyes as she looked at Huangfu Hao

"I will not be late to send you off," Huangfu Hao said slowly and unhurriedly

Sang Youyou could only weakly hum: "Hmm..."

Sang Youyou let out a sigh of relief and said to the waiter, "I would like to order a yin-yang hot pot"

Huangfu Hao and Ling Mu Hua exchanged a glance, then, in perfect harmony, they tugged at the corners of their mouths and smiled, before shifting their gaze to Sang Youyou.

Sang Youyou had no choice but to pout slightly, push open the private room door, and walk in. She saw Huangfu Hao intently staring at his phone, showing no intention of acknowledging her. Sang Youyou wisely pulled out a chair and sat down at the farthest position from Huangfu Hao, silently resting her chin on her hand, boredly tapping her fingers on the table, keeping a rhythm.

But what is it

"Let's wait a little longer." Although Mother Sang is currently very satisfied with Huangfu Hao, if she were to find out that Sang Youyou and Huangfu Hao casually obtained a marriage certificate, the situation could take a drastic turn. She needs to give Mother Sang some time to adjust.

Before long, the hot pot was served, and the ingredients arrived. Sang Youyou suddenly rolled up her sleeves and, regardless of the two men who were either naturally elegant or pretended to be so, she busily tossed in a heap of chicken wings, beef, and the like.

Sang Youyou listened as Huangfu Hao briefly recounted the entire incident, her eyes wide with astonishment: "You must be joking, right?" The wedding is on the 8th of next month. Sang Youyou's mind raced; today is the 21st, and this month has 31 days, which means there are at most only 18 days left. It would be very difficult for Sang Mama to accept the fact that she is married to Huangfu Hao in such a short time. However, what is even more challenging is that Sang Youyou herself cannot psychologically accept the idea of having a wedding with Huangfu Hao.

"Then why did you change my profile picture?" Sang Youyou ground her teeth

"Then you all should hurry and leave, don't be late!" Mother Sang waved her hand, watching Sang Youyou get into Huangfu Hao's car. The two of them drove away from her sight in a harmonious, warm, and happy manner, with bright smiles on their faces

Hello!" Huangfu Hao replied in a lukewarm manner, a faint smile playing at the corners of his mouth, his gaze burning as he looked at the still dumbfounded Sang Youyou. This woman, at a critical moment, really dropped the ball, which is quite amusing.

Huangfu Hao's smile grew increasingly charming, radiating an enchanting allure. Sang Youyou unconsciously averted her gaze, awkwardly tugging at the corner of her mouth as she forced a smile at Ling Muhua. She felt a bit regretful for suggesting hot pot, and even more so for agreeing to go out for dinner with Ling Muhua today

Sang Youyou nodded busily and said, "Yes, go back early and sleep early!" Then, without looking back, she opened the car door and hurriedly ran down, slamming the door shut. She waved her hand and said, "Take care, goodbye!"

"Sang Youyou, do you still want me to pick you up early?" Huangfu Haoyi reproached sternly, "You are lying!"

Ling Muhua smiled and nodded, saying, "Since your husband has come to pick you up, you should go on your date. Let's arrange to have a meal together next time"

"Then you should change this profile picture!" Huangfu Hao hesitated for a moment before making a decisive statement

"Alright, I was wrong!" Sang Youyou pouted, not intending to continue debating this topic with her mother, for no matter what, Sang Mama was always right, after all, she was Sang Youyou's mother

Seeing that Sang Youyou had no further questions, Huangfu Hao said with a calm expression: "From today onwards, I will cultivate a tacit understanding with you. At the wedding, there must be no flaws whatsoever"

Three individuals found a corner seat and sat down. The waiter, holding the menu, glanced around and finally focused on Sang Youyou, as she observed the nonchalant and steady actions of Huangfu Hao and Ling Mu Hua, who were calmly sipping tea. "Miss, you may place your order now"

Sang Youyou let out a sigh of relief without showing any emotion, secretly feeling fortunate that the vegetables she ordered were all quite in line with the general taste. Otherwise, with Huangfu Hao's picky palate, refusing this and that, she would definitely have been exposed in front of Ling Muhua tonight

"Yes, yes, yes!" Ling Muhua's cheerful laughter came through clearly on the other end of the phone, "I truly apologize, I forgot to introduce myself!"

Although they are now legally recognized as a married couple, as long as Sang Youyou casually hides the marriage certificate in a corner where it cannot be seen, out of sight means out of mind; if she cannot see Huangfu Hao, she can automatically forget her identity as a married woman

The third message expresses a state of frustration: I deliberately let you win, yet you still lost, are you a fool

"Alright, I will pick you up shortly!" Ling Muhua gently instructed before hanging up the phone, "Goodbye!"

Ling Muhua arranged everything in a reasonable and thoughtful manner, leaving Sang Youyou with no room for refusal, and she happily agreed, saying, "Alright!" She had completely forgotten Huangfu Hao's words, as she had subconsciously been rejecting any information related to Huangfu Hao. Because once she accepted it, she would have to confront the fact that she was legally recognized as Huangfu Hao's wife on her household registration.

"Alright, I will change!" Sang Youyou gritted her teeth, took a deep breath, and agreed, "Send me the picture!"

"Well, Auntie, rest assured, Youyou is already doing well. I care for her more than anything!" Huangfu Hao spoke, a faint smile playing at the corners of his mouth as he comforted Mama Sang. His dark, deep-set eyes gazed at the mother and daughter pair, and he pursed his lips, truly a delightful duo!

Under the cold gaze of Huangfu Hao, Sang Youyou steeled her heart, took a deep breath, and said: "However, I have already made plans to have dinner with friends today"

The awkward silence, characterized by wide eyes staring at each other, gradually spread between Sang Youyou and him. After less than ten minutes, Sang Youyou could no longer sit still and said, "I think we should go home."

"Well, you must eat until your stomach is full!" Huangfu Hao laughed as if basking in a spring breeze, his eyes casually glancing at Sang Youyou. Noticing her expression of speechlessness as she rolled her eyes, he felt her gaze on him and quickly averted his eyes, lowering his head to focus intently on his meal. The corners of Huangfu Hao's mouth involuntarily lifted slightly, a gentle smile on his face as he warmly called out, "Youyou, why are you only eating rice and not any vegetables?" He then kindly picked up a few pieces of braised pork and placed them on her plate, not forgetting to praise Sang's mother, "The dishes your mom makes are truly delicious"

Huangfu Hao took the menu and shoved it into Sang Youyou's hands, saying, "You can take a look for yourself!"

The phone rang, and she politely answered it. It was the front desk, Guo Jie, calling: "Youyou, there's a handsome guy looking for you, come out!"

Sang Youyou eagerly followed suit, flattering Mama Sang: "Yes, I'm absolutely craving it. Mom, what signature dishes did you prepare today?"

Huangfu Hao shook his head and said, "No!" Then he glanced at Sang Youyou and complained, "Don't look so unwilling; do you think I am happy about this? I am also being forced, you know?"

Sang Youyou's feelings for Gu Yuehao are completely different from those for Ling Muhua. Gu Yuehao embodies the image of a prince charming from her youthful years, while in reality, Ling Muhua is merely the blind date of her good friend, whom she encountered by a twist of fate. If viewed purely from the perspective of a blind date, Ling Muhua is not the type that Sang Youyou is fond of. Of course, if it were just a simple blind date, there would be no further contact afterward.

I don't know either! Sang Youyou pouted, as she truly did not have the courage to tell Sang Mama that she was married! For now, she was like an ostrich, hiding and hoping to keep it a secret for as long as possible

On QQ, Huangfu Hao's avatar is flashing

Sang Youyou was just about to open her mouth to protest against Huangfu Hao's inappropriate touching of her head, citing the principle of "no physical contact between men and women," when she saw Ling Muhua's tall and handsome figure gracefully walking through the door, causing her mind to completely short-circuit

"Ah?" Sang Youyou was a bit taken aback, and then honestly replied: "QQ!"

Sang Youyou held Huangfu Hao's phone, feeling an unfamiliar warmth, as if it were slightly hot to the touch. Taking a deep breath, she swiped the screen; Huangfu Hao's phone was not encrypted, and the interface was clean and tidy. Sang Youyou tapped on the phone section, dialed her QQ number, and then handed the phone back to him, saying, "My WeChat is the same as my QQ number. Once you add it, you will be able to connect!"

Sang Youyou opened her mouth to say something, but before she could utter a word, Huangfu Hao had already pressed the accelerator and sped away, the exhaust fumes billowing from the rear of the car as it raced off, gradually disappearing from Sang Youyou's sight

As the phone ringtone rang again, Sang Youyou saved the data while reaching for her phone and answered, "Hello, good day!"

Sang Youyou was taken aback by his sudden remark, blinking her dark eyes in surprise. After a moment of daze, she realized that the rhythm she was tapping was disturbing the esteemed ears of Lord Huangfu Hao. She hurriedly withdrew her hand and sat up straight, resembling a wooden post, with her eyes fixed on her nose, her nose on her lips, quiet to the point of not daring to breathe.

The atmosphere was somewhat eerie, as colleagues hurriedly leaving work cast curious glances filled with gossip towards Sang Youyou, Huangfu Hao, and Ling Muhua, secretly speculating about the entangled grievances among the three of them

Sang Youyou would certainly not take the initiative to speak up, as it would be a source of embarrassment for herself

"Sang Youyou, if you keep this from me, what are we going to do about our wedding next month?" Huangfu Hao's handsome brows slightly arched, "Are you saying that the wedding doesn't need to be mentioned to your mother?"

Huangfu Hao waved goodbye to Sang Youyou through the half-rolled car window, saying, "I'm leaving now, remember to add me on QQ." He then turned the car around, pressed the accelerator, and sped away, leaving behind a trail of pungent exhaust fumes