The clouds and mists have dispersed, and everyone knows that I love you.

"Ah Rong, are you afraid of me?"

Shi Rong was placed in the dressing room, on a cushioned mahogany carved stool.

Huo Jiuzhou took the hot towel washed by Miao Man, half-knelt in front of her, and helped Shi Rong wipe the beautiful face with blood spots, which looked like a little cat.

After wiping it clean, he pulled her little hand over and repeated the previous action.

Huo Jiuzhou suddenly raised this obvious question, and Shi Rong was dazed for a moment, then returned to normal.

He nodded frankly.

"Ah."

Huo Jiuzhou curled his thin lips slightly, revealing a smile that looked extremely warm. He handed the used towel to Miao Man and motioned her to leave.

The big hands gently wrapped around her pair of awkward little hands.

"Ah Rong, don't be afraid of me. Actually, the Huo Jiuzhou you know is not that scary."

As he spoke, the man took out his personal cell phone from his pocket, unlocked it with his face, opened the album, found a photo at the top, and showed it to Shi Rong.

The latter took it. This photo looked quite old, and the pixel quality back then was not as clear as it is now.

This is a photo of Shi Rong seven years ago, when she was injured and unconscious in the mountains. She still remembers it clearly.

That day, she was wearing a black windbreaker specially used for training, big-toed Martin boots, a high ponytail, and a few slanted bangs on her forehead.

When Huo Jiuzhou pressed the shutter, she was still leaning in his arms with her eyes closed, her face sick and her lips pale.

Shi Rong was stunned. This...

"I admit, I'm not a gentleman. When you were unconscious that day, I secretly took off your mask and took this photo of you as a souvenir."

Huo Jiuchang extended his finger, lifted up the loose hair on Shi Rong's temples, and gently tucked it behind her ears.

"Ah Rong, in the year since we parted, I've been using all my connections to look for you everywhere."

"I didn't know you lived in East City, I didn't know your last name, I only knew that I couldn't leave you. You covered your face and appeared in front of me."

"It's my fault for not recognizing you in time. I could sense a familiar aura around you, but you weren't her at that time."

"To me, Shi Rong, who was injured seven years ago, was special and I loved her. I didn't want to miss her, which is why I was reluctant to confirm my relationship with you."

"Even if I treat you coldly or reject you, it's because I'm concerned about your young age. If I were to take your body, the pain you'd endure would be excruciating."

"I couldn't bear to do it. I wanted to wait until you were an adult. Ah Rong, I never wanted to deprive you of the opportunity to transform from a girl into a woman."

"I used the wrong method. I sent Sulu to you just to distract them from you because she is the most beautiful woman among all my subordinates."

"I cannot disobey my grandfather's orders. Your life is in his hands. If you are not careful, everything will be lost. You can say I am incompetent and call me a coward, but don't hide these dissatisfactions in your heart."

"If you're unhappy, you can beat me, scold me, torture me, do whatever you want to me. I don't want you to be hampered by the past and suffer from your own happiness."

???

Huo Jiuzhou could actually say such heartfelt words?

Shi Rong was stunned when he heard this.

It seemed that he had seen through the thoughts that I had in my mind while I was on the way to the top of Nanfeng Mountain.

But...how did he do it?

Could it be that his mind-reading skills have been practiced to such a superb level?

She beat him, scolded him, and tortured him. Isn't she tired of living?

After thinking about it, Shi Rong shook his head as usual.

"I won't hit you or scold you, and I certainly won't torture you. What's past is past. My inability to let go is my own problem. It has nothing to do with what you did."

"Everyone has their own difficulties. I can understand why you are forced to do what Mr. Huo wants, because I have been through the same thing."

"I've never really blamed you, including the slap you gave me. It's just that everything happened so suddenly that I didn't expect it."

"Let's be honest. You did hurt me badly, but you also sacrificed a lot for me."

Huo Jiuzhou smiled bitterly, took her hands, and covered her with his elegant and charming profile.

From a certain perspective, outsiders would think that Shi Rong's reasonable appearance was intentional in order to make Huo Jiuzhou feel guilty.

But the man knew very well that these were what Shi Rong really thought.

"Ah Rong, I love you. I've wronged you during the five years you've been by my side. Don't be afraid of me. You can try to treat me as your friend."

"Whatever your wish is, you can tell me. If you don't know, how can a rose trampled into the mud return to its noble branch?"

"The answer is simple. Just step on my shoulders and return to where you belong. I am willing to be a stepping stone on your life path. I will be by your side whenever you need me."

"When you don't need me, just give me a chance and let me try to come back to you, okay?"

His mind reading ability is really thorough...

Having said that, if Shi Rong didn't agree, Huo Jiuzhou would probably go crazy on the spot.

He nodded obediently.

"it is good."

After a pause, Shi Rong continued.

"I... have a wish right now, how about you... help me?"

Huo Jiuzhou was ecstatic when he heard this, but because he was not good at expressing himself, he only showed a pleasant smile on his lips.

"Okay, you say."

Shi Rong pulled up the blood-stained hem of her Hanfu skirt.

"I've stained it again. I don't think I can wash it off this time, but I've only worn it once and I don't want to throw it away..."

Huo Jiuzhou immediately understood what she wanted to express and clicked on the WeChat chat interface on the phone in his hand.

"A new one will be delivered in three days at the latest. I'll also have someone clean the one you're wearing."

What Huo Jiuzhou gave was a picture of Hanfu that was exactly the same as the one she was wearing.

Although the styles are slightly different, the latest fashion elements are combined with the original samples, and the overall effect looks even more dazzling.

There is also a fairy-like silk tassel on the back.

Huo Jiuzhou was a thoughtful person. The moment he saw Shi Rong's clothes stained with blood, he had already instructed Huo Zun to solve the problem for her.

"so beautiful."

Shi Rong admired it sincerely.

Huo Jiuzhou raised his hand and lovingly stroked her smooth-haired little head.

"Like it?"

Shi Rong laughed unconsciously.

"like."

Huo Jiuzhou was mesmerized by her charming and seductive smile. He leaned forward with his thin lips and kissed her rosy lips.

The flexible tip of the tongue skillfully pried open her white teeth, went straight in, entwined and intertwined, and the sound of water splashing lingered all around.

Shi Rong passively endured his passionate kiss. She wanted to push him away, but was afraid that he would get angry.

He didn't stop until he could no longer control himself, because if he continued kissing, he really couldn't help it and would force this little woman to the ground.