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"Not yet?"

Huo Shuyan had a wicked smile on his face as he placed a few gentle kisses on her lips. "If we're not in a close relationship like husband and wife, then why do you consider yourself mine? Why are you so partial to me?"

Seeing that she was still speechless, he pecked her lightly near her collarbone and said jokingly, "If one day you really find someone to spend the rest of your life with, can I still be considered the owner of this place?"

"You're just going to hand over everything in the house to me so casually, do you really think so?"

There was a hint of disbelief in Yu Wan's voice.

She couldn't believe that Huo Shuyan would give up his control over the family so easily.

"Are you kidding me?"

This question was almost forced out.

She didn't feel any sincerity from Huo Shuyan's attitude, it was full of teasing and provocation.

Faced with his attitude, Yu Wan felt powerless and helpless, even a little painful.

His lips were still as gentle as water when they touched hers, but there seemed to be a sharp thorn hidden in this gentleness, which made people shudder.

Especially when he talked about the so-called 'husband' - a fictional existence that did not exist in their relationship at all, his tone was as natural as if there was such a real person.

"What type of man do you like? What kind of man do you want to be your husband in the future? Someone like Wei Size?"

Huo Shuyan suddenly changed the subject and began to ask her about her preferences, seemingly not caring at all about how much insecurity he brought to the other person.

"wrong."

Before Yu Wan could answer, he came to another conclusion for himself, "You like men who are a little older."

This was not a question, but more like a verdict, making a decision for her directly.

He didn't give her a chance to object, and slid his hand inside her clothes before pressing her, "How much older than you would be appropriate? Three years? Six years? Or eight years?"

He paused, looking at the woman in front of him with burning eyes, "Tell me."

"Um... eight years old."

Yu Wan answered hesitantly, her voice so soft as if she was afraid of being heard.

Huo Shuyan let out a faint laugh, which contained some complicated emotions.

"Greedy, there's such a big difference, do you think you can handle it?"

He reminded her in a half-teasing, half-warning way.

He then went on to say, "Old men are usually quite cunning. My dear, aren't you afraid of being deceived? What will you do if you find out that you've been not only fooled but also cruelly abandoned? Do you want me to help you check whether your future husband is reliable before you plan to get married?"

"Right here, in our new home. If you want me to help you decide whether the person who might accompany you for the rest of your life is worthy of your lifelong commitment, just give me a call. I'll come over as soon as possible to personally assess you, no matter where you are."

When he said the words "worthy of reliance", he deliberately emphasized the tone.

This concern is not pure, but rather gives people a feeling of oppression, making the listener feel fearful.

However, perhaps because she felt the subtle change in the air, or because of the dependence she still had on him deep in her heart, Yu Wan couldn't help but look up and kiss the face of the man next to her.

"Mr. Huo..."

"I will not marry."

This was the only answer Yu Wan could think of to resist external intrusion.

At this moment, she just wants to protect the most essential part of this relationship, even if it seems fragile and its future is uncertain.

After feeling the subtle but real love from the other person, Huo Shuyan, who had been closing his eyes and immersed in his own thoughts, finally slowly opened his eyes.

He gently stroked the face that had just brought him infinite sweetness, but his words were full of confusion.

"What did you say?"

Then he pulled her into his arms and walked towards the bathroom.

Soon the two of them were immersed in this world of flowing water as warm and smooth as jade.

"Huo Sheng."

Yu Wan whispered the name of the person in front of her.

"I'm here."

Huo Shuyan responded gently, his tone much softer than before.

At this moment, the two of them held hands tightly, and they looked particularly close under the transparent and clear water.

Her long, shiny black hair, like a waterfall, danced with the bubbles in the water, making her look even more radiant than the most colorful crabapple flower.

"I repeat myself, I really have no intention of getting married."

He spoke to her seriously, trying to make her understand and accept his thoughts and stance on the future.

"Don't be angry."

Feeling that the atmosphere had become solemn again, Yu Wan requested cautiously.

She hoped that at least within this space, the two of them could have a moment of peace and harmony.

I couldn't bear to tease her any further.

Nor do I want to bother myself by creating trouble that hasn't happened yet.

Huo Chuyan kissed her hand gently, "I'm really not angry."

"really?"

There was a flicker of uncertainty in her eyes.

"real."

He said firmly, sincerity in his eyes.

Yu's body was wet, not only because she had just been drenched in water, but even her eyes were moist as if water could drip out.

The bathroom was filled with mist, and the air was filled with dampness and warmth. Huo Chuyan approached her and kissed her lips deeply, his wet shirt sticking tightly to his skin.

Feeling this warmth, Yu Wan stretched out her arms and wrapped them around his neck, and leaned against the edge of the bathtub, closing her eyes and enjoying all the tenderness he gave her - every subtle movement, every affectionate touch, and the person who was gradually getting closer to her body.

"Is this okay with you?"

He asked in a low voice between their lips, his voice slightly hoarse but full of temptation.

Yu Wan buried her face deep in his chest, carefully responding to the affection hidden behind the words with actions instead of words.

"Sure," she said softly, her voice mixed with a hint of shyness and anticipation.

At this moment, the originally calm water surface began to fluctuate due to the intimacy between the two, and the splashing water even overflowed onto the bathroom floor.

Midnight falls, and my mood at this moment is as brilliant and dazzling as the gorgeous fireworks blooming in the night sky.

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Inside the Zhong family mansion in a wealthy residential area in Shek O, Big Wave Bay, Qiao Heng sat on the sofa looking very uneasy, waiting for what would happen next.

The Filipino maid Casey thoughtfully brought him a cup of fragrant tea.

"The lady will be here soon, please be patient and wait for a few minutes."

Casey reminded in fluent standard Mandarin.

Qiao Heng nodded gratefully and took the opportunity to carefully observe the luxurious and elegant decorations around him, his heart filled with curiosity and nervousness.