Chapter 3

Jiang Luting thought at that time: This Mr. Huo is truly kind-hearted and benevolent, a good-natured person

Having said that, she once again despised her own soft-heartedness, which had already reached a critical point. However, this was also the truth, as it was Qin Su who had orchestrated it all.

The car headed towards the East City, driving all the way to the Huo residence. The several people inside the car maintained a collective silence, not a sound was heard.

Upon her first visit to the Huo residence, Jiang Luting was struck by a sense of awe at the atmosphere.

The room is designed in a Mediterranean style, and the interior arrangement resembles that of a hotel

If life were only as it was at first sight, Huo Yiting's appearance belongs to that kind of person who, upon meeting just once, would be remembered for a lifetime

Further inside, there is a rose garden enclosed by a cream-colored wooden fence, with several trees of Chinese flowering crabapple planted outside. She walked along the cobblestone path in the lawn, reached out to pull over a branch of lilac in full bloom, and bent down to take a sniff.

Jiang Luting quietly defended, "In fact, she did not speak ill of Mr. Huo"

Jiang Luting was engrossed in her phone, passing the time. In fact, she was quite talkative in front of Huo Yiting at first, treating him with the same enthusiasm as she would other parents. Moreover, due to her professional habits, she would smile brightly while speaking.

Huo Yiting looked at her and said expressionlessly: "Before you spout nonsense, you always have the habit of adding a modal particle, like 'um', 'ah', or 'oh', with a pause of about one second"

Jiang Luting did not need to look back, as he had already sensed a compelling aura approaching. Some individuals, even when remaining composed and unarmed, always exude a sense of pressure, much like the assassins in martial arts novels, who carry an invisible aura of menace.

After awakening, she was already in the hospital

Furthermore, it is not easy for a person to make a living in the world, and we are all colleagues, so there is no need to be overly harsh with one another. Thus, she graciously smiled and said: "What you say, I will not take to heart. However, in the future, please do not fabricate rumors that could tarnish my reputation, and more importantly, do not affect Mr. Huo's reputation."

While she was self-reproaching, she couldn't help but speak up: "Well, Mr. Huo, we were just gossiping about xxx." She mentioned a recently divorced superstar

Usually, it is Zhang Chi, the driver of the Huo family, who picks up and drops off Huo Tongtong. He has hardly ever come here, yet today, by sheer coincidence, he was caught red-handed while discussing him

Jiang Luting's heart condition has flared up again

Jiang Luting sat in the passenger seat, thinking that he had already escaped a calamity

Huo Yiting let out a grunt

Huo Yiting's gaze shifted to her face

Jiang Luting, still unwilling to give up, caught up and asked: "Mr. Huo, do you believe in Buddhism? Have you ever been to Wujue Temple?"

"Hmm, I understand," Qin Su was saying when he suddenly fell silent, looking behind Jiang Luting, and timidly called out, 'Mr. Huo.'

The first time I met Huo Yiting, it was indeed quite stunning

Upon seeing Huo Yiting, a thought crossed her mind. The Huo family is very close to Meishan, and Huo Yiting is quite tall. Could that person be him? Although she knew that the likelihood of this was extremely low, she still couldn't help but want to ask.

Huo Tongtong climbed to the back row and sat down properly.

The Huo family residence is quite large, with the main house being a two-story building. In front, there is a neatly arranged lawn, and behind the house is a garden. On either side, there is a small building constructed, with the one on the left having a garage on the first floor and guest rooms on the second floor. Steward Liu helped her arrange to stay on the second floor.

It was only later that I realized ... ... Hehe

Qin Su looked pitiful, her long eyelashes fluttering like a little deer that had fallen into a trap

She only stayed at the Huo family for one weekend, so she did not bring much luggage; apart from her laptop, she only had two simple pieces of clothing and some toiletries.

Many people are afraid to help a patient who has fallen, fearing that they might bring trouble upon themselves. However, he was able to carry her on his back for twenty minutes along the mountain path in the rain and called for an ambulance. Jiang Luting's gratitude and admiration for him were evident.

Well, it is indeed a meaningless statement. Ever since she got together with him, she has been forced to become a person who struggles to find topics to discuss, often resorting to meaningless chatter.

Huo Yiting responded with a cold "hm".

Huo Yiting glanced at her expressionlessly. Jiang Luting was unsure if she was being overly sensitive, but it seemed as though his eyes conveyed two words: nonsense

Jiang Luting sent the children onto the school bus, and when she turned around, Qin Su was standing behind her, anxious and uneasy

Although Shuxing has strict management, it provides food and accommodation, offers generous salaries, and includes two holidays a year, with the school also organizing trips. Such a job is hard to find in City S. After weighing the pros and cons, Qin Su had no choice but to set aside his pride and come to apologize to Jiang Luting, in order to prevent the matter from reaching Huo Yiting's ears and risking the loss of this job

The Huo family is situated on the eastern side of Meishan, separated by a road from an unnamed river. The river is not wide, with clear water flowing gently, and at intervals, there is a wooden bridge spanning the water's surface. Jiang Luting does not understand feng shui, but can roughly discern that this signifies being backed by a mountain and facing water.

However, soon she was increasingly provoked by his gaze that seemed to say "too much nonsense," "more nonsense," and "what other nonsense is there to say all at once," leading her to become more concise and cautious, and gradually developing a tendency towards a flat expression.

On that day, when the driver of the Huo family picked her up, Huo Yiting was not present

Jiang Luting hurriedly got into the car with Huo Tongtong. Perhaps it is true that one becomes like those they associate with; the driver Zhang Chi and Huo Yiting's demeanor was strikingly similar, both being so taciturn that they could almost be considered mute

Qin Su nervously bit her lip, fearing that if she lied, Jiang Luting would expose her on the spot. If she told the truth, she estimated she could go to the finance department to collect her salary and leave immediately. In this dilemma, unsure of what to say, her tense face turned pale

From the outside, the Huo family residence does not exhibit any signs of luxury or arrogance. It quietly rests at the foot of the mountain, its exterior covered in climbing ivy, giving the impression from a distance that it is merely a part of the mountain wall, seamlessly blending with the surrounding landscape. Only upon entering does one discover the vastness within, revealing a hidden paradise.

Upon getting off the car, Jiang Luting seemed to have crawled out of a four-door refrigerator, stamping her feet as if ice shards could fall out from the seams of her clothes

Little did I know, a cold voice sounded behind me: "You tell that person behind you that I do not like being talked about, especially regarding baseless matters. If it happens again, please ask her to resign"

Jiang Luting immediately felt embarrassed, her face turning bright red, wishing she could instantly transform into a creature that burrows into the earth.

At that time, Jiang Luting was still unaware of his temperament. With immense courage, she approached him with a beaming smile and asked, "Mr. Huo, is this the fish you caught?"

Two years ago, she was struck on the head by a falling stone slab from a canopy while coming out of Wujue Temple to avoid the rain, and she collapsed on the ground

Jiang Luting has always been soft-hearted, when writing to the point of cruelty, she first feels her heart breaking and wishes for death. Watching television, when she reaches the emotional scenes, she cries uncontrollably, more invested than the actors in the drama.

The day after she arrived at the Huo family was Saturday, and she happened to encounter Huo Yiting returning from outside with a fishing rod in hand, carrying a bucket.

Huo Yiting turned his face and once again stared at her with a look as if she were insane, "Where are you going? To become a monk?"

She stood close and looked, not understanding the purpose of this vacant piece of land

Jiang Luting turned around, and a tall man stood under the begonia tree, looking at her through the uneven roses

She had always wanted to find this person. After her injury healed, she made two special trips to Wujue Temple, fully aware that the chances of encountering that person were almost zero, yet she still held onto a glimmer of hope, wishing to see him again and express her gratitude in person. Unfortunately, she never encountered him again.

At that moment, she heard the sound of steady and composed footsteps behind her

Jiang Luting turned around, a polite and respectful smile appearing on his face: "Mr. Huo has come to pick up Tongtong."

Jiang Luting immediately thought of the man in black wearing sunglasses at Wujue Temple, as at that time, it was only her and him taking shelter from the rain in that shed

On Friday afternoon, school ended earlier than usual, at 4:00 PM, and the children lined up, ready to board the school bus

Jiang Luting : `` ... ... ''

A woman in her fifties received her. During their conversation, she learned that this Aunt Liu was originally a cleaning worker at the Huo Yiting company. Due to the heavy burden at home, she was still looking for work even at retirement age. Upon learning this, Huo Yiting invited her to manage affairs at the Huo family.

Jiang Luting often consults references when writing novels and has some knowledge about furniture and antiques. Unfortunately, the opulence of the Huo family is of a kind that is completely opaque in its origins, yet the environment, like a person, possesses its own unique aura

Jiang Luting's smile seems to be frozen by a layer of cold air, making it somewhat difficult to sustain

Perhaps she would not even recognize him if they met face to face. This is because she does not know what he looks like at all. The first time, he was wearing sunglasses, and the second time, she did not see his face directly

"Teacher Jiang, let's hurry up and go." Fortunately, Huo Tongtong saved the situation, grabbing Jiang Luting's hand, eager to get in the car and go home. Every weekend, Tongtong is especially happy because Teacher Jiang, who belongs to the entire class, will belong solely to him.

After finishing his remarks in a casual manner, he added another point: "It is better not to lie if this habit does not change"

The garden is filled with vibrant hues of purple and red, yet it seems to have lost its color. In a moment of distraction, a lilac branch sprang back from her palm, striking with a snap, nearly hitting her eye

Huo Yiting is precisely this kind of person

His voice and tone are extremely subdued, yet they convey an undeniable sense of gravity

Strangely, there is a bare patch in the lawn, devoid of flowers and not covered with grass either

Zhang Chi need not be mentioned, silent as a robot capable of driving

In addition to being amazed by Jiang Luting, a sudden realization struck her mind

She had nothing to do, so after tidying up, she went downstairs and walked into the garden. It was spring, and the garden was filled with vibrant colors, blooming with various flowers, and the lawn was meticulously trimmed

While tidying up the room, a faint yet discernible fragrance wafted in through the window. She walked to the window and looked down, discovering that a few lilac trees were planted near the window. The light purple flowers bloomed with exquisite elegance, and the fragrance originated from them

There is a release pond in Wujue Temple; if he believes in Buddhism, he should take it to release the creatures. She looked at him eagerly, her eyes shining with light, fully aware that he was unlikely to be that person, yet her heart raced wildly.

There are so many fish, should we release them?

Huo Yiting's gaze shifted away from her face and turned towards Qin Su, "What reputation?"

Smart and clever, at such a young age, he already understands how to read the room. As soon as he sees Huo Yiting with a stern face, he immediately knows to keep quiet and obediently sits beside Huo Yiting, behaving like a good child

There are twenty-five children in the class, most of whom are transported by school bus, while a small number are picked up by family drivers or parents

Huo Yiting glanced at her with a very strange look, as if he were looking at a lunatic, then turned his gaze away and casually uttered a single word: eat

She suddenly remembered a person

Master Zhou said that a tall man dressed in black carried her down and left without leaving any information