After stopping being a simp, the school heartthrob cried and begged to get back together.

Chapter Ninety-Two: They weren't really boyfriend and girlfriend.

"Then why do you think I would deliberately follow you?" Huo Yubai retorted.

That stumped me.

He knows about my past with Huo Yushen.

It's unlikely that he would like me.

Otherwise, wouldn't that be going against the natural order?

Moreover, he admitted before that he had someone he liked.

Perhaps I really misunderstood.

"It's just a coincidence, that's fine." I'm too lazy to analyze it anymore.

Anyway, Huo Yubai won't harm me.

"Come in, I've brewed some perilla tea, it'll be perfect for you and my mom," I said.

Huo Yubai nodded.

Mu Xi arrived just before dinner was about to start.

She drove herself, followed by a moving company truck.

Everything has been moved.

She came in rubbing her hands together, saying, "It's so cold today."

I handed her a cup of tea: "You've come at just the right time; dinner is about to start."

"I came here because of the smell of food," Mu Xi said with a smile.

Actually, Mu Xi moved here because Huo Xiao was no longer bothering her.

Although Huo Xiao ran away and did not follow Huo Yi's arrangements to go abroad, Mu Xi was still afraid that he would look for her in the middle of the night.

That's why I decided to move here.

She greeted my mom, and the two of them complimented each other.

"Huo Yubai, can you find someone to find Huo Xiao quickly? I'm worried sick every day," Mu Xi said anxiously.

"He can't escape." Huo Yubai said indifferently, "He'll show up in a couple of days when the money runs out."

“That’s right. He’s never earned money on his own before, so he doesn’t know how hard it is to make money. He’ll definitely be begging Huo Yi in a couple of days.” Mu Xi also hoped that would be the case.

Ding Dong!

Doorbell rang.

Mu Xi looked at me: "Are there more guests?"

“No more,” I said.

The aunt went to open the door: "Who are you looking for?"

"I am Gu Heng, I am looking for Shen Yan." Gu Heng's voice came from outside the door.

I went over immediately.

Gu Heng was dressed in a suit and tie, holding a bouquet of flowers in one hand and a gift in the other.

"What are you doing here?" I frowned.

No one invited him.

"I heard Auntie came, so I came to see her." Gu Heng walked in and came to my mother: "Auntie, it's been a long time. This is a gift for you."

My mom stood up: "Thank you."

“Auntie, you don’t need to be so polite with me. After all, we almost became family.” Gu Heng smiled. “But I think there’s still a chance.”

"It's too late!" I walked over and said, "Gu Heng, I didn't invite you. Please leave."

This man is so annoying!

I must tell Auntie that he is not allowed to come in anymore!

"Shen Yan, I've come to talk to your mother." Gu Heng smiled and said, "Auntie, how about we talk alone?"

"You want to talk to me?" My mom looked confused as well.

Gu Heng nodded.

My mom took him to the sunroom.

Mu Xi sat down next to me: "What do you think he said to Auntie?"

I shook my head.

Huo Yubai's expression was indifferent.

About ten minutes later.

My mom came out: "Yan Yan, Mom has something to tell you."

"it is good."

We went to a room on the first floor.

She closed the door.

"Yan Yan, Gu Heng said he wants to cooperate with you, and I've already agreed." My mother kept her head down and wouldn't look at me.

"You agreed?" I asked, surprised.

“Yan Yan, he wants to collaborate with you on the cancer drug project.” My mother explained, “He’s right. If we can get Gu Jia’s help, the drug will sell much better.”

I pursed my lips: "Mom, did he threaten you?"

My mother looked up at me with a flustered expression: "Yan Yan, I'm sorry, but I have to agree."

"Because of your background?" I asked in return.

My mom was very upset: "I don't know how he found out, but if he tells anyone, you'll really be in trouble."

"Mom, can you tell me what happened?" I asked.

My mom was very upset: "Yan Yan, there are some things it's better not to know."

You just don't want to talk about it?

"Okay." I took a deep breath and calmed down. "Mom, if you don't want to talk about it, I won't force you. I agree to the cooperation, don't worry."

My mom hugged me: "Yan Yan, I'm sorry. I've dragged you down. I thought no one would know about this, but I didn't expect Gu Heng to know so much."

"Mom, I understand that you have your reasons." I took a deep breath: "But you have to promise me that you won't make decisions for me anymore."

My mom nodded.

"Mom, it's okay. Gu Heng just wants more opportunities to get closer to me. I'll give him a chance, but I will never like him again," I comforted her.

I came out of the room.

Huo Yubai and Mu Xi sat on one side, while Gu Heng sat opposite them.

There was no exchange between them, but the desire to kill in their eyes was already impossible to hide.

"Gu Heng, I've agreed to your conditions." I walked over. "There are some things I hope you can keep your word about."

Gu Heng was very satisfied: "Then come to my company tomorrow to sign the contract?"

"I understand," I said indifferently.

Huo Yubai's dark eyes darkened.

Mu Xi looked at me with a strange expression.

"Let's eat." I knew Mu Xi wanted to speak, but I stopped her from saying anything.

After dinner.

Gu Heng left.

My mom went back to her room too.

Mu Xi pulled me aside: "Yan Yan, why did you agree?"

"It's nothing," I said, shaking my head slightly.

Mu Xi realized something: "Okay, I won't ask anymore. I'll go pack my things first."

She went upstairs.

I saw Huo Yubai out.

"Did you encounter something troublesome?" Huo Yu asked beside the white car.

"It's none of your business." I said casually, "Huo Yubai, does Huo Yushen know that your health is so poor?"

Huo Yubai's eyes were slightly cool: "Mm."

“Your body isn’t suited for strenuous activity. Since he’s your brother, you can ask him to come back and help you. You need to rest properly,” I explained.

"He...he's not coming back." Huo Yubai said calmly, "He should be doing well now."

You're doing well... right?

So he wasn't sure either?

"Haven't you seen each other in a long time?" I asked.

Huo Yubai nodded: "Yes, it's been a long time."

“You two are brothers, and he used to care about you a lot.” I asked, puzzled, “Why has he suddenly stopped caring about you?”

Huo Yubai looked at me with a profound expression: "Perhaps he's grown tired of life here. He doesn't like the backstabbing and intrigue within the Huo family. He prefers a simple life, being with the person he loves, and growing old together."

the person I like?

So he's with someone he likes now.

Could it be that he didn't come looking for me back then because he had someone he liked?

"Shen Yan," Huo Yubai said calmly, "He mentioned to me that your relationship doesn't really qualify as that of a boyfriend and girlfriend."

"Why doesn't that count?" I said, a little annoyed. "We've held hands, hugged, and he's kissed me. If that doesn't count, then what does?"

Before I knew it, my eyes had turned red.

Huo Yushen is a scar in my heart, a chasm I can never cross.

"Don't cry." Huo Yubai said anxiously, "If you say it's okay, then it's okay. I don't know how to talk, so please don't do this."