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Jian Yunong never expected to see herself on the newspaper, especially not as an entertainment headline.
The big headline read: Ye Qingqing's ex-husband has found a new love, and the big star shed tears while talking about her ex-husband.
Just looking at this title, one could tell how sensational the content was.
Jian Yunong didn't even want to read the article. She had spent time in the Public Relations Department and learned a bit about it. Some media outlets were unethical, engaging in deceptive practices, writing things that were completely untrustworthy. They completely abandoned the journalistic integrity they should have, just to grab attention.
"That's not true. This man is my aunt's boyfriend."
Jian Yunong explained, "I had my phone wallet stolen at that time and urgently called my aunt for help. She was busy and sent Ji Shaoli to find me."
As soon as she finished speaking, Huo Jincheng beside her glanced at her.
Huo's mother clearly did not believe her.
She had always looked at Jian Yunong with a scrutinizing gaze, as if examining her under a magnifying glass. If Jian Yunong had even the slightest issue, Huo's mother would magnify it for inspection.
"Looking at the timing, this happened the night before yesterday. What could possibly require you to go out of town? You're already married; don't you understand the implications of being in a suspicious situation?"
Jian Yunong wanted to say that she couldn't remember Huo Jincheng's phone number, but she knew that if she said that, she would probably get scolded again.
How could she not even remember a phone number after being married for some time? Jian Yunong mentally prepared herself for Huo's mother's reprimands.
The atmosphere fell into a stalemate due to Jian Yunong's silence.
At this moment, Huo Jincheng broke the deadlock. He reached out and pulled Jian Yunong into his embrace, tossing the newspaper that accused her into the trash can, expressing his disdain for such tabloid news through his actions.
"Mom, Nong Nong went to Neighboring City to prepare a gift for Grandma. I was busy with work at that time; she wanted me to focus on my work and went alone to an unfamiliar place. She sincerely prayed from the foot of Ling Mountain all the way to the top for a protective talisman. When she couldn't reach me by phone and didn't want Grandpa and Grandma to worry about her wallet being stolen while she was away, she contacted her aunt Foggy."
Huo Jincheng spoke as if Jian Yunong had informed him of everything beforehand.
Jian Yunong's eyelashes fluttered, and she didn't dare to speak.
Even if she was foolish, she could tell that Huo Jincheng was defending her.
Jian Yunong just needed to keep her head down and remain silent.
Huo Jincheng's mother's expression seemed a bit better than before, but it was still stern.
Huo Jincheng knew very well that his mother only listened to him, not to what Daughter-in-law said. Why should women make things difficult for each other?
"You really are something. Since you've asked for the protective talisman, you should have told your family right away. I wanted to say something during dinner earlier, but you said to wait," Huo Jincheng gently reprimanded Jian Yunong. "Your health is poor, yet you insisted on making three bows and nine kowtows to go up the mountain. Look at your legs; is that still a knee?"
Jian Yunong raised her eyes and saw the hint in Huo Jincheng's gaze. Her usually dull mind suddenly became clear.
"Yes. It's my fault. I should have told the elders earlier. But for Grandma's first gift, this was all I could think of. I heard that the talisman obtained through three bows and nine kowtows is more effective."
Jian Yunong explained softly, no longer using silence as a means to provoke Huo Jincheng's mother’s rage like before.
Huo Jincheng lifted Jian Yunong's skirt; even though she had applied medicine, the marks on her legs were still visible and looked quite terrifying.
Immediately, Huo Jincheng's mother had nothing more to say.
Huo Jincheng added fuel to the fire, "Mom, don't you think she's foolish? She went alone to another city and got her phone wallet stolen. Luckily, Ji Shaoli helped her. I need to thank him properly."
"Alright, alright." Huo Jincheng's mother waved her hand. "Don't scold her anymore. Foolish or not, this shows sincerity. From now on, have the family driver take you to such places."
Huo Jincheng tugged at Jian Yunong's cheek. "Her? She ran into the kitchen the first time she came to our house. With her timid nature, she still wants to show off."
It seemed that Huo Jincheng was doing it on purpose; in front of his mother, Jian Yunong frowned in pain. Was he doing this intentionally? Taking advantage of his mother being there to bully her!
Did he think she wouldn't retaliate?
Yes!
Jian Yunong really didn't dare to retaliate, tears welling up in her eyes.
Huo's mother couldn't help but lightly hit Huo Jincheng on the shoulder, playfully scolding, "Alright, stop bullying her."
In the end, Huo's mother defended Jian Yunong.
Huo Jincheng rubbed the spot where he was hit, saying, "I'm just educating her."
Her son still hadn't grown up. Huo's mother shot him an unhappy glance, "You should pay more attention to her matters."
Since he had married her, what could be done if he was dissatisfied?
No matter how strong Huo's mother was, there were still his in-laws above her to keep her in check. In a big family like the Huo Family, it wasn't up to Huo's mother to make decisions.
"Okay, I'll do whatever you say." Huo Jincheng agreed readily but then turned and pinched Jian Yunong's chubby cheeks, "Now quickly thank Mom!"
Silly Daughter-in-Law Jian Yunong belatedly said, "Thank you, Mom."
The two of them left the study one after the other.
Jian Yunong remained silent, not wanting to speak because Huo Jincheng had pinched her cheek too hard. She felt like she was being treated as a toy by Huo Jincheng.
She didn't say anything, and neither did Huo Jincheng.
Huo Jincheng was angry.
He was the last to know about Jian Yunong's wallet and phone being stolen in Neighboring City when she was isolated and helpless.
If it weren't for this newspaper and her biological mother's doubts, Jian Yunong probably wouldn't have told him at all.
Did she really not consider him her husband?
How could she not tell him such a big thing right away?
Huo Jincheng lowered his head to check his phone, but he didn't see any messages or missed calls from Jian Yunong.
This meant that Jian Yunong had spent the night out.
Staying out without a word?!
"Jian Yunong, you're quite something."
Huo Jincheng couldn't help but speak coldly, flipping through his phone twice, feeling very displeased at being ignored.
However, there was no response from behind.
"Don't you have anything to explain to me?" Huo Jincheng grew impatient waiting and turned around. Where was she?
Where was Jian Yunong, who had been walking behind him?
Huo Jincheng immediately went downstairs.
He ran into Huo Jinge, who lowered his voice and insisted on pulling Huo Jincheng aside, claiming he had something very important to ask for his help.
Huo Jincheng suppressed his urge to chase after Jian Yunong and took out a check. "Just say it, how much do you want this time?"
Getting straight to the point, Huo Jinge felt both happy and awkward. "Third Brother, is that how you see me in your heart?"
"Oh? You don't want money?" Huo Jincheng pretended to retract the check.
Huo Jinge hurriedly stretched out his hand, almost wanting to lean his whole body against Third Brother's arm to prevent him from actually taking the check back.
"I want it, I want it! How can I live if I don't have money?"
Huo Jinge studied art. Although her family spoiled her, her biological mother was very strict with her. Her allowance was tightly controlled, yet every month, a girl had various shopping needs.
Huo Jincheng's way of giving pocket money was quite generous; he would give her half a year's worth at once. So he always gave her checks.
Huo Jincheng raised an eyebrow but did not express his thoughts.
Huo Jinge flattered him, "Third Brother, are you looking for Sister San? If you give me the check quickly, I'll tell you where she went, okay?"
"She went out?" Huo Jincheng was surprised, a deep frown appearing on his forehead.
Huo Jinge took the signed check and put it in her pocket to avoid being seen by anyone else in the family, especially her own mother. The relationship between the main house and the Second Branch had always been tense. The conflict was primarily between Huo Jincheng's mother and Huo Jinge's mother.
Whenever there was an opportunity, they would clash.
However, Huo Jinge and Huo Jincheng had the best relationship despite their mothers' fierce rivalry.
"Yes, she went out." Huo Jinge looked up and couldn't help but poke Huo Jincheng's forehead. "You shouldn't look so fierce. You should be gentler. With Sister San's soft and cute personality, she would be scared away just by looking at your face."
Could she run away?!
Huo Jincheng patiently asked, "Did Jian Yunong say where she went?"
"She said she went out to attend some gathering."
"What gathering?"
"Sister San didn't elaborate. She left in quite a hurry and didn't ask the family driver to take her. I thought you had already left."
Huo Jincheng responded with a sound of acknowledgment and stepped outside.
Jian Yunong should have taken a taxi and left long ago.
Huo Jincheng called her phone, wondering how this foolish wife dared to leave without saying a word!
Huo Jincheng couldn't help but think that maybe he had been too nice to her lately, making this little foodie bold enough to act recklessly!
The call went out, but no one answered.
Huo Jincheng suddenly realized that her phone had been stolen, and now Jian Yunong was incommunicado.
It turned out that the connection between people was so fragile, relying entirely on phones.
If the phone stopped working, finding that person would be like searching for a needle in a haystack.
Huo Jincheng immediately called Foggy.
After all, while the monk could run away, the temple would remain.
As long as Mist Shenshen was still around, Jian Yunong wouldn't be able to escape his grasp.
"What gathering? I don't have any gathering here. Mr. Huo, please hold on a moment; I'll go ask," Foggy maintained a respectful tone towards Huo Jincheng over the phone.
Jian Yunong's life was quite simple; some things were easy to check.
In just ten minutes, Foggy sent a text message containing the time and location of the gathering Jian Yunong was attending.
"A class reunion?!" Huo Jincheng pondered these words with interest.
……
Jian Yunong sneezed three times in the taxi.
The taxi driver threw a box of tissues at her.
"Someone must be thinking of you!"
Jian Yunong wiped her nose, "It should be someone cursing me."
Just by using her knee to think, she knew Huo Jincheng must be furious.
After all, he pinched her face!
She wouldn't take him to the reunion!
Jian Yunong originally just wanted to say hello and leave.
When she got there, she was pulled down to sit by Wang Cai.
"What a rare guest, Nong Nong! It's been so many years since we last saw you!" Someone started to chat with her.
Jian Yunong, the first-time attendee at the reunion, suddenly became the center of attention.
Yes, Jian Yunong felt like she was about to heat up.
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