So what if she's a fake heiress? She's being pampered by a powerful figure in Beijing'

A promise and a kiss successfully comforted the jealous man.

Xie Junfei leaned comfortably against the man, her small hand resting on his large one, warm and fragrant.

"Uncle Huo, don't worry, I know what you mean."

"I could tell what kind of person he was when he confessed his feelings to me back then."

"He only blames me for being indifferent when the Qin family betrothed Qin Yu'er to him, but he doesn't want to think about why I was indifferent."

After saying that, Xie Junfei sighed softly:

“He stayed at the Qin family's house for three months and knew everything about my situation there.”

"He knows all about the hardships I endured trying to survive in the Qin family and the difficulties I faced in managing the Qin Corporation!"

"But he acted as if he didn't see it. Even when I was beaten and scolded, he never offered a helping hand!"

“I knew long ago that he was different from you. You like me and are willing to stand by my side unconditionally, to shelter me from the wind and rain, and to lift me up so that I can climb higher.”

“He likes me, but it’s just talk. He even tries to exploit me, using me as a shield to reject marriages he doesn’t like.”

After saying that, Xie Junfei gently hugged the man:

"So Uncle Huo, don't worry, I never intended to choose him,"

"Although I am young, I know right from wrong and what is important."

"I love you."

After saying that, she reached out and nuzzled the man's face, then gently kissed him.

"If Uncle Huo doesn't feel safe, I'll go in with you, as your fiancée, okay?"

"But my six older brothers will give you a good beating then, so you'd better watch out."

Xie Junfei looked troubled:

"I'm only eighteen years old, and I've already been taken by a flower thief. My brothers won't be so angry."

"Don't blame me if Uncle Huo gets punished."

A smile appeared in Huo Shen's eyes as he gently pinched the little girl's cheek.

"Little girl, all you talk is nice."

Just as Huo Shen was about to lower his head and return the kiss, he was interrupted by an uninvited guest:

"Hey, hey, discipline! You two over there, break up! The stench of your romance is polluting the banquet!"

Hearing someone approach, Xie Junfei's hand trembled in fright. Just as she was about to push the man away, Huo Shen released his hand from her waist.

The man's brows furrowed with unfulfilled desire and restlessness.

"If you don't want your mouth, sew it up. Nobody's forcing you to talk!"

Dr. Zhao greeted Xie Junfei with a grin, then patted his childhood friend on the shoulder:

"Come on, I know you've been holding it in for over twenty years and you're dying to get it, but now's not the time!"

"Many bosses only showed up because they heard you were coming; now half the people in the venue are looking for you!"

After saying that, Dr. Zhao lowered his head and whispered in Huo Shen's ear:

"Besides, your brother-in-law almost bumped into you two just now! With his level of sister-obsessed behavior, if he saw you stealing someone's sweet and soft little sister, he'd probably grab a weapon and beat you up on the spot!"

"Take it slow and steady, do you understand?"

"My buddy's advice from experience: leaving a good impression on your wife's family is so important!"

After saying this, Dr. Zhao pounded his chest in anguish and forcefully pushed Huo Shen away:

"Go and take your brother-in-law to the social event, make a good impression!"

After saying that, he blocked Xie Junfei's path and raised his voice to his elder brother, who was standing not far away:

"President Xie! President Huo is here! Come quickly!"

Xie Junfei watched as Huo Shen reluctantly led her older brother away, then turned to look at Dr. Zhao, who was sizing her up:

"Dr. Zhao, are you Huo Shen's chief steward?"

Dr. Zhao burst out laughing:

"The Grand Eunuch can decide which concubine the emperor chooses, but you're the only one in the emperor's harem, so don't flatter me."

Xie Junfei was amused, but then noticed that Dr. Zhao's expression suddenly turned serious:

"Sister-in-law, I know you two have a good relationship, but please don't make it public during this time."

Hearing this, Xie Junfei's smile faded, and he nodded seriously, saying:

"Don't worry, I'm not the kind of person who can't tell what's important."

Hearing her assurance, Dr. Zhao finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Both she and the man knew perfectly well that their earlier talk of going public was just a playful way for lovers to comfort each other.

If we're really going to go public, now's not the time.

The investment department of the Huo Group is among the top in the industry.

In recent years, nearly half of the unicorn companies in China have the influence of the Huo family, and the Huo family's investment conference is the best investment conference.

Any startup that catches the eye of the Huo family has an undeniably bright future.

As for the eldest brother's startup, if he wants to grow bigger and stronger, he will definitely need the Huo family's investment.

If she were to publicly acknowledge her relationship with Huo Shen now.

At the investment conference, someone will definitely question whether the eldest brother rose to power through connections.

Even if Huo Shen can suppress such rumors, those with ulterior motives will definitely instigate the board of directors to question him.

Adhering to the principle of "better to avoid trouble than to cause trouble," Xie Junfei preferred to wait until after the investment conference to make it public with Huo Shen.

Anyway, Huo Shen and she are of one mind, and he has already given her the family heirloom. It's just a matter of time before she gets a title.

Seeing how reasonable Xie Junfei was, Dr. Zhao smiled and smoothed things over:

"And the most important thing."

"The Huo family has strict family rules. If Uncle Huo and Aunt Huo knew that their son had abducted a young girl who had just come of age, they would definitely break Huo Shen's legs."

Upon hearing this, Xie Junfei burst out laughing.

Dr. Zhao patted his sister-in-law on the shoulder:

"So for the sake of your husband's legs, at least wait until after your next birthday before going public."

"At least this way, it won't make my buddy look like an old scoundrel who kidnaps innocent girls."

Xie Junfei was amused and covered her mouth with the back of her hand to chuckle, but her face darkened when she saw the woman next to Huo Shen.

The woman wore a sexy and beautiful red bodycon dress, and her chestnut hair was curled and hung down in front of her chest, making her look exquisite and beautiful.

Just as the woman, who was applying nail polish, was about to place her hand on Huo Shen, Huo Shen frowned slightly and subtly dodged her.

As if seeing the look in Xie Junfei's eyes, Dr. Zhao immediately explained:

"That was Huo Shen's former deputy general manager."

"She is clearly from a prestigious university and comes from a well-off family, yet she seems to be under a spell and insists on getting close to Huo Shen."

"I even took it upon myself to deliver gifts to Uncle Huo and Aunt Huo, but neither I nor the gifts were able to enter the house."

"That was bad enough, but who knew she would later go so far as to drug Huo Shen and get pregnant with his child."

"As a result, Huo Shen took the medicine and called me directly. I gave her two injections and she was cured. She was also fired."

"Originally, Huo Shen spared her legal responsibility because of her contributions in building the empire with him. Who knew she would take this small favor and act like the rightful wife? It's ridiculous!"

After hearing his words, Xie Junfei's eyes flashed with a barely perceptible murderous intent, and he smiled slightly:

"So you consider yourself the empress?"

"That's quite a boast."