The expression on his face was three parts arrogance and seven parts brilliance.

It was rare for her to be so playful. Huo Yan's smile deepened, and he cooperated by bowing his head and kissing the back of her hand devoutly: "Thank you, Your Majesty, but..."

He suddenly stood up and approached with his tall figure, bringing with him a strong oppressive force.

His strong, slender arms rested on the back of the chair she was sitting on, as if holding her completely in his arms.

The man who was always dignified and gentle in front of her was tentatively showing his fangs.

"Just a kiss on the back of the hand isn't enough."

His eyes were fixed on her red lips, and he no longer concealed his strong desire to attack her. He said in a hoarse voice, "Your Majesty, I am here to claim my reward."

His handsome face gradually approached, and his whole body was filled with a strong smell of hormones.

Although he appeared strong, his movements were slow, leaving her ample time to think. It seemed that he would stop as long as she stopped him.

Ruan Xingchen's cheeks were also a little hot. She looked up at him with a smile, without dodging or avoiding.

So, tacitly, the two exchanged a deep kiss.

"The Ruan family might ask Gu Zhao for help."

Ruan Xingchen leaned in Huo Yan's arms, her eyes moist and her cheeks slightly flushed.

The whole person is as beautiful as a peach and plum, revealing an indescribable charm: "No matter what, Gu Zhao is the second young master of the Gu family..."

She hesitated for a moment.

"Mr. Gu is currently training Gu Jiu."

Huo Yan, on the other hand, didn't take it seriously and said calmly, "If nothing unexpected happens, the Gu family and Gu Zhao have nothing to do with each other anymore."

"Then he is still a member of the Gu family."

Ruan Xingchen frowned and said with some worry, "Shouldn't we confront the Gu family too quickly? Otherwise, should we put the Ruan family's affairs aside for the time being?"

"Mr. Gu is not senile yet! He won't let Gu Zhao do anything wrong."

Noticing her uneasiness, Huo Yan frowned slightly and said patiently, "Besides, anyone who is smart will know that now is not the right time to confront the Huo family."

The Huo family is the biggest beneficiary of this project developed in Xicheng District.

Today, the Huo family's business empire has expanded again, and has already surpassed the Gu and Wu families, with the intention of becoming the sole leader.

Even if this development had not taken place, for the sake of a small Ruan family, they would fight to the death with the Huo family. Even if Gu Zhao was the one in charge of the Gu family, he would not be so willful.

Gu's shareholders are not fools and will not allow him to go crazy because of personal vendettas.

The small Ruan family dared to touch the person he cared about. He felt very angry.

If we don't kill the chicken to scare the monkey, those people will never know how to keep their hands and feet in check.

"Huo Yan, there's no need to be so anxious... A gentleman's revenge is never too late."

Ruan Xingchen still tried to stop him, whispering, "Don't..."

"lady."

Huo Yan interrupted her.

The strong arms held her tightly, giving her a greater sense of security.

In his deep eyes, there was a hint of inquiry and concern: "What are you worried about? Or rather, what are you afraid of?"

She shouldn't be so cautious.

He's just a Gu Zhao, why is she so afraid of him?

Ruan Xingchen opened his mouth, but was speechless for a moment.

In fact, she was more afraid of Gu Zhao's identity as the male protagonist.

If this world was derived from that romance novel, then Gu Zhao and Ruan Weisi would be the center of the world.

Although she had not been punished for her actions against Gu Zhao and Ruan Weisi, she still couldn't help but feel apprehensive.

Ruan Weisi’s heroine halo is all used up in love, and she seems a little stupid during this period.

But Ruan Xingchen did not forget that Gu Zhao had outstanding business talent. He seized the opportunity to merge with Huo's after Huo Yan's death and developed Gu's into a giant in H City.

not to mention--

There are always various adventures around the hero, and his inexplicable luck and connections make her wary of him.

But how could she tell Huo Yan about this?

Rebirth is her biggest secret, and at least for now, she doesn't want to share this secret with anyone.

Seeing her in trouble, Huo Yan clenched his fists.

His expression was gentle, and he simply held her in his arms, resting his chin on her shoulder.

He said in a muffled voice: "If Madam doesn't want to tell you, don't force it. It doesn't matter. I believe that one day, Madam will be willing to tell me."

"Mr. Huo is unhappy?"

Noticing his change in mood, Ruan Xingchen tilted her head to look at him, pursed her lips and said, "It's not that I don't trust Mr. Huo, I just... there are some things I don't want to think about for the time being, and I don't know how to say them. I..."

"Shh-"

Huo Yan didn't look up, but raised a slender index finger to press her lips.

He whispered, "If Madam doesn't want to tell me, it only means that I haven't done well enough. It doesn't matter. I will work harder and one day Madam will believe me."

He hugged Ruan Xingchen tightly and said softly, "Don't worry, Madam. Just stand here. I will overcome all difficulties and obstacles and all problems to get to you."

If she didn't believe him, he would make her trust him.

He would solve all the problems, and she just had to stand there and wait for him to come.

As long as the destination is her, he doesn't care no matter how difficult and dangerous the journey is.

After understanding the meaning of his words, Ruan Xingchen's heart softened and she hugged him back, savoring the rare tenderness of this moment.

After a while, she spoke softly, "Mr. Huo, do you believe that there are sons or daughters of destiny in this world?"

"Doesn't that sound a bit absurd?"

With a self-deprecating smile, she rested her cheek against his chest, lowered her eyes and whispered, "But some people are like this, favored by fate and born with everything."

"Anyone who opposes them will only end up in misery. As long as they want to do something, no one can stop them, and they can accomplish anything."

"Sometimes I think it's really scary that people like this exist."

There was a hint of confusion in her voice, which made people feel inexplicably distressed.

"I have never believed in fate."

Huo Yan was silent for a moment, then he chose his words carefully: "If I believed in fate, there wouldn't be the Huo Yan I am today."

His mother and father had a typical business marriage, without any affection.

The problem is that Mr. Huo is too fickle and amorous. He has countless lovers outside, which causes the entire Huo family to be in an icy atmosphere all year round.

Along the way, many people coveted the Huo family, and many people wanted to bring him down.

He was able to grow up safely and take control of the Huo family all because of his unwillingness and stubbornness.

Perhaps during the time he was in the wheelchair, he wondered if fate was destined to defeat him and if he deserved to die.

But, she showed up.

Huo Yan held her hand and said gently, "I only believe that people can get everything they want through their own efforts."

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