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The dawn's light dispelled the darkness of the night.
Jian Yunong woke up and instinctively reached out to feel the space beside her; the cool touch told her that Huo Jincheng had not returned last night.
She called his phone, but it was turned off.
She had no choice but to call the office's Secretariat. The person who answered was Jiang Secretary, Jian Yunong's former leader.
"Mr. Huo is in a meeting," Jiang Secretary recognized Jian Yunong's voice.
"That's fine, just have him call me back when he's done."
Jiang Secretary pretended not to know who was on the other end of the line and respectfully asked, "May I ask how to address you?"
"Mrs. Huo."
"Alright, Mrs. Huo."
...
The conference room door opened, and employees began to come out one after another, leaving only the core management team inside. Jiang Secretary walked in and immediately spotted Ye Mei sitting closest to Huo Jincheng.
Ever since Ye Mei arrived, everything that originally belonged to her had been taken away by Ye Mei. With the shift of resources and an increase in free time, Jiang Secretary felt a sense of crisis.
Having nothing to do was not a good sign.
It hasn't been long since Ye Mei followed Huo Jincheng to become the Chief Secretary of the Secretariat.
"Mr. Huo." Jiang Secretary smiled and stood between Huo Jincheng and Ye Mei. Huo Jincheng leaned back in his chair, not lifting his eyes from the documents upon hearing the voice.
Jiang Secretary spoke in a tone loud enough for everyone present to hear, "Mrs. Huo just called you. Please return her call after the meeting."
There was a moment of silence in the conference room as everyone paused their actions, discreetly looking at Huo Jincheng.
Everyone knew that Huo Jincheng was married, but no one knew the background of this Mrs. Huo.
Even though there had been reports in the past, those audacious tabloids eventually disappeared.
Those who reached high positions in the Hotel Management Group were not exactly naive, but at least they wouldn't gossip about their boss like lower-level employees would, so ironically, they were less informed about such gossip than those below them.
Huo Jincheng looked up, stood up directly without any hesitation, and walked out. "When did she call?"
Jiang Secretary followed with a smile, "Half an hour ago."
"From now on, direct her calls to me without waiting."
"Understood."
As the conference room door closed, the executives exchanged glances. Mr. Huo truly valued this Mrs. Huo; who didn't know he was someone who prioritized work above all else?
Secretary Ye remained expressionless in front of the computer screen.
During lunch, the Secretariat was very lively.
"Is Mr. Huo coming back this afternoon?"
"He should be back; he just went out for lunch."
Jiang Secretary interjected, "He's taking Mrs. Huo out to lunch."
Secretary Ye sat to the side, leisurely eating lunch and not participating in the conversation.
"Mr. Huo said today that from now on, Mrs. Huo's calls should go directly to him, so she won't have to wait. Mr. Huo really loves his current wife, doesn't he? Back when he was dating Bai, he kept work and romance very separate."
Secretary A said, "That previous one was just a girlfriend. This one is Mrs. Huo."
Secretary B added, "Mr. Huo has always been a very devoted person."
Jiang Secretary's gaze swept over the unresponsive Ye Mei, and she sneered slightly.
Keep pretending; the truth will come out eventually.
After finishing dinner, Jian Yunong planned to go home. Huo Jincheng glanced at the time and said, "I have something to do, so I can't take you back."
"It's okay. I can take a taxi home by myself."
Huo Jincheng pulled her into his arms, pressing his thin lips against her soft ones. Jian Yunong had just rinsed her mouth with jasmine tea, leaving a delicate floral scent on her lips.
Huo Jincheng gently pressed against her tender red lips and said softly, "Would you like to come back to the office with me? We can go home together later."
"Back to the office?"
Jian Yunong was a bit surprised, her eyes widening. "If that's the case, won't our relationship be exposed?"
Wasn't he supposed to be keeping their marriage a secret?
Huo Jincheng slightly curled his lips, his deep voice gentle as he tucked her hair behind her ear and lightly pinched her earlobe. "What's there to hide?"
Although his voice was very gentle, Jian Yunong instinctively felt that Huo Jincheng was not happy. Was he treating her like a fragile crystal now? So careful. Jian Yunong stood on tiptoe and wrapped her arms around his neck. "I just think it's not the right time yet. Once my psychological issues are completely resolved, can we make it public? Besides, don't you think the relationship between a secretary and a CEO is quite interesting?"
The moment she mentioned "secretary," Jian Yunong immediately thought of that movie.
Her cheeks flushed, and her gaze flickered. Huo Jincheng keenly sensed something was off; he lifted her chin and kissed her. "I actually intended for you to return as my secretary. I'm worried about you being home alone."
"I'm fine by myself. Besides, I haven't been to work for so long; suddenly going back now wouldn't be good, right? Didn't they say the position of Secretary is already filled?"
Huo Jincheng directly opened the car door and lifted Jian Yunong into the car. "Have you forgotten your husband's identity?"
The company was his, and he was the one in charge. It was just a matter of saying a word to arrange who would go to work.
"Then later... we can't go in together. You go in first, and then I'll follow. By the way, make sure to greet the Human Resources Department."
Jian Yunong couldn't even remember how long it had been since she last went back to work. Returning so abruptly now felt a bit inappropriate.
Huo Jincheng glanced at her. "Haven't you checked your salary card?"
"I haven't looked. Anyway, there's no money," Jian Yunong shrugged. "I've fallen so low that I can only use your money now. I've become someone who sells my spirit and body."
Huo Jincheng, holding the steering wheel, felt a twitch at his temple, words bursting out one after another. "Who is putting in the effort here?"
Jian Yunong shyly replied, "Husband."
Huo Jincheng said in a low tone, "I thought you would enjoy being intimate with me."
Jian Yunong realized she had misspoken; how could she joke about such things? "I do like it. I was just joking earlier."
Huo Jincheng fell silent, his eyes fixed ahead, his sharply defined profile exuding a coldness that kept others at bay.
"Husband, I was wrong." Jian Yunong softened her voice and pouted playfully, a sweet tone spreading as she smiled charmingly. "I really like you; it's definitely not about bowing to money or power—it's simply because I like you."
Huo Jincheng still ignored her.
Jian Yunong gritted her teeth, "I love you, even if you have no money, I still love you."
Huo Jincheng looked at her deeply, "I love you too."
Jian Yunong pressed her lips together and smiled sweetly.
Huo Jincheng added with a reserved and arrogant tone, "Tonight, you take the initiative."
Jian Yunong: "..."
She pretended not to understand and looked out the window.
"Is it all just talk?"
Here it came again; Huo Jincheng's tone turned melancholic. Jian Yunong steeled herself and said, "No, how could it be? I'm very serious."
"Alright. This time I believe you."
Jian Yunong leaned back in her seat, truly regretting her earlier words. Why did she have to make such a silly joke that wasn't funny at all?
Jian Yunong returned to the Secretariat, and those who saw her were quite surprised, except for Jiang Secretary and Ye Mei.
"But Jian Yunong, your desk is currently occupied by Secretary Ye, and a new office desk won't be available anytime soon," Jiang Secretary said awkwardly.
"It's okay..."
Actually, Jian Yunong just came to accompany Huo Jincheng, and working was just a side task.
"Mr. Huo needs someone to organize materials over there; you should go," Ye Mei smiled at Jian Yunong.
Jiang Secretary couldn't help but take another look at Ye Mei. This woman is impressive.
Huo Jincheng was in the inner office, while she sat outside organizing things. When Huo Jincheng came out, he saw his little Daughter-in-law spreading all the materials on the floor, kneeling down. Her well-defined silhouette showed through her tightly fitted skirt as she moved. Huo Jincheng leaned against the wall, quietly admiring her.
Beneath the slit of her skirt were two long legs slowly moving over the documents.
It was an enticing scene, and she was completely unaware of it.
Jian Yunong's phone rang. She didn't check the screen and directly put it to her ear.
"Hello... Hi... Mother-in-law..."
Jian Yunong's voice suddenly lowered, shifting from lying down to a respectful kneeling posture, like a well-behaved student receiving a call from a teacher.
"I'm at the company right now, with Huo Jincheng. No, I didn't disturb him, and I'm not hiding from you. You want to see me now? Okay, I'll let Huo Jincheng know. What? It's not good if I don't tell him? I didn't mean to rely on him."
Huo Jincheng's mother spoke with an imposing tone, and the inexperienced Jian Yunong felt even more timid under her pressure.
Suddenly, someone took the phone away, startling Jian Yunong so much that she almost cried out. Huo Jincheng made a gesture for her to be quiet and activated the speakerphone function, causing his mother's voice to come through.
"You need to come over immediately; I want an explanation regarding Yi Nansheng. As a daughter-in-law of the Huo Family, what kind of behavior is this? You're simply bringing shame to our family!"
This tone was not unfamiliar to Huo Jincheng; he had been scolded by his mother in the same way before, being told he was bringing disgrace to the Huo Family.
Over the years, Huo Jincheng had developed a thick skin and was no longer affected by such words. However, hearing her speak like this about Jian Yunong felt particularly harsh.
Jian Yunong got up from the ground and reached out to pull Huo Jincheng.
Huo Jincheng pulled her into his embrace. "Mom, you don't treat Nong Nong as part of the Huo Family, yet now you're saying she has brought shame to it. I really don't understand what you're thinking. It's just a social etiquette hug, and you think it's inappropriate? How many men have you dealt with in business over the years? Has Grandma ever said anything like that about you?"
"Huo Jincheng!" His mother exploded. "Are you blaming me? I am your mother!"
"Chairman Huo, respect is mutual. You are angry, and I am angry too. My wife will not be trampled on by anyone."
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