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When Mist Shenshen brought up this matter, her tone was very impatient, much like discussing a celebrity who deliberately tripped on the red carpet to attract attention.
Every word was filled with disdain and dislike.
Jian Yunong, however, did not think this way. She had seen Bai Ru looking gaunt and lost, as if her soul had been taken away. "After all, she just lost her child, and her husband is unreliable. She must be feeling overwhelmed..."
It is completely understandable that someone in such an unstable mental state might do something extreme.
"I'm telling you, keep an eye on Huo Jincheng."
"Aunt, he’s usually busy with work. It wouldn’t be good for me to interfere too much."
Jian Yunong said this with a hint of feigned ignorance.
Mist Shenshen was used to Jian Yunong's foolishness and decided to be straightforward. "They have been together for seven years, and now Bai Ru is like this. Although he is helping out of friendship, one must always be cautious. Don’t give anyone a chance."
Jian Yunong replied softly, "Aunt, if a man wants to cheat, it doesn’t matter if you watch him 24/7."
Mist Shenshen disagreed. "So you’re just going to hand him over? Sometimes men can be easily swayed! Do you think everyone has such high self-control? No matter how capable a person is, they are still an animal! A primate! The animal instincts are still deeply ingrained. I’m not saying you should watch him 24/7; I’m just advising you to take precautions. Don’t subscribe to those so-called fatalistic beliefs. Destiny is in your own hands; those who believe in fate are the weak."
When the old man from the Fog Family passed away, many were waiting to see Mist Shenshen make a fool of herself. She couldn’t go to her older sister, who is Jian Yunong's mother. At that time, the Jian Family was like a pack of wolves, watching closely and secretly mocking the women of the Fog Family for their misfortunes.
Mist Shenshen had once swollen the faces of those from the Jian Family. Although she came from a scholarly family, she had not shied away from fighting since childhood.
After dealing with the Jian Family, Mist Shenshen went to work at a hotel alone, climbing from a small staff position to an executive role at the Hotel Management Group. Over the years, she struggled through it all; it cannot be said that she was lucky or unlucky—she certainly did not reach this point by mere chance.
"Nong Nong, don't you think Aunt is being overly meddlesome? I'm really afraid that you, Little Fool, might get cheated on and not even realize it. My Nong Nong, although a bit foolish and a bit spoiled, absolutely cannot be taken advantage of like this. Especially someone like Bai Ru, who has a wicked heart. They say exes are like the dead, so why does this Bai Ru keep coming back to life? I see that Mr. Huo, or Huo Liangchen, treats her quite well. The wedding was a grand affair; he never seemed that happy even during their first marriage. Isn't that enough for her?"
Jian Yunong knows this is just Aunt's concern. Outsiders might misunderstand, but she can't blame Aunt for overthinking.
Ever since she married Huo Jincheng, the doubts have never ceased.
In terms of looks and family background, she indeed isn't a match for Bai Ru and doesn't shine as brightly. Normal people would think, why wouldn't someone prefer an absolute beauty over a woman who is merely passably pretty?
Perhaps men just get tired of the same old thing and seek novelty for a change?
Jian Yunong didn't take it to heart; after all, when the door is closed, only she knows what Huo Jincheng is really like.
He is a Rogue, occasionally temperamental and quite terrifying, but his cooking skills are exceptional. He feeds her well, and that's why she has fallen for him.
How much does she like him?
She likes him enough to want to sleep with him, enough to want to do intimate things with him.
"Aunt, I understand. I'll pay more attention to him."
Now Jian Yunong can also say sweet words; sometimes, making those around her happy can be as simple as a single phrase. Why not do it?
After hanging up the phone, Jian Yunong continued reading, not taking Mist Shenshen's earlier words to heart.
Huo Jincheng's world is vast, and her world isn't so small that it can only accommodate him.
She quite enjoys her current lifestyle, having her own things to do, and not wanting to hold anyone back.
When it was time for dinner, Jian Yunong called Huo Jincheng to ask if he was coming home to eat.
"I'm coming back. Why, are you planning to make a big meal for me?"
"No big meal, but there are plenty of takeout options. Which one do you want?"
Jian Yunong really doesn't know how to cook and has no intention of learning. According to Huo Jincheng, if she were to learn how to cook, it would be a disaster.
When Jian Yunong heard this, she bit him playfully and asked whose life he thought she was endangering. She wouldn't poison anyone in their food! So what if the food turned out a little unappetizing? How did it become a matter of life and death in his eyes?
Even if the dishes were occasionally undercooked or overcooked, the worst that could happen would be a stomach upset or gastroenteritis. How could that be fatal?
Jian Yunong persisted until Huo Jincheng pinned her down, saying, "What if you accidentally cut yourself while chopping vegetables? Or what if you burn yourself?"
Because of this, Jian Yunong gave up on the idea of learning to cook.
Huo Jincheng was straightforward; when he said she didn't need to learn, he truly meant it. Unlike some men who say nice things but then complain when you actually don't do anything.
"Ordering takeout?" Huo Jincheng's tone was filled with disdain.
"Then what do you want? Are you busy outside?"
"Wait for me. I'll come back and cook for you. Just eat something light to tide you over; I'll be home in an hour."
Jian Yunong immediately felt happy. "Mm. You're the best, husband. I'll be waiting for you at home, all clean and ready."
After saying that, she gave him a fierce kiss.
A warmth surged in his heart, that impulsive feeling stirring deep within him.
Jian Yunong could tease him over the phone like this, but when she was actually in front of him, she would definitely not act this way.
He really wanted to go back right now and make her beg for mercy.
Taking a deep breath, he forced himself to calm down. Huo Jincheng hung up the phone, turned around, and looked at the person on the hospital bed.
"You can go."
Without needing to say more, Bai Ru already knew who had called.
The only person who could make Huo Jincheng speak in such a gentle tone was probably that Jian Yunong at home. Bai Ru had seen it before.
In the past, this man had treated her the same way.
"I can manage on my own. After all, I've always been alone." As she spoke, Bai Ru began to cry again, her tone filled with deep sorrow. "Little Dolphin is gone too. I want to die but can't. Why save me?"
Huo Jincheng glanced at her. "Huo Liangchen brought you to this hospital. You two need to resolve your issues yourselves. It's not convenient for me to intervene."
Huo Jincheng hadn't said this before.
Bai Ru stared at him without blinking. "Huo Jincheng, you didn't say that before."
Earlier, Huo Jincheng had intended to help her get a divorce.
At the beginning, when they were at the Huo Family, he even reached out to her and provided evidence for the divorce.
Why has he become so indifferent now?
After thinking it over, it could only be related to one person.
"Is Jian Yunong angry? Upset? I can go explain to her, ask for her understanding, and clarify that there's nothing between us."
There really was nothing; even if there was something, it was only in her heart.
"How could she be angry? She has a good temper," Huo Jincheng said with a smile, his expression gentle. "She's like a child, not petty at all."
Bai Ru opened her mouth, feeling like a small person; Huo Jincheng's words had silenced her.
"I didn't mean to imply that she's petty."
Bai Ru lowered her head.
Huo Jincheng actually meant it in the literal sense.
"Take good care of yourself and don't overthink things. Your body is your own; if you keep exhausting yourself, it's only you who will suffer."
"No one cares, I know."
Bai Ru bit her lip, looking pitifully at Huo Jincheng.
Huo Jincheng's handsome face showed no change in expression, with no signs of softening or compassion.
"I'm leaving. If you need anything, contact my assistant; he will arrange everything for you."
The implication was clear: he would not personally step in to help.
Bai Ru felt as if she had returned to the time of her first suicide attempt, when Huo Jincheng was just as cold-hearted. Back then, Bai Ru thought this man was so cruel, his every word could bring her to tears.
At that time, she believed nothing could be more hurtful than what he said.
Now, seeing Huo Jincheng's indifferent demeanor, she realized there were indeed even more painful things.
"Huo Jincheng... can't you stay with me?" Bai Ru softened her voice in a plea, feeling as if she was about to lower herself to the ground.
She used to always be on high ground.
It turned out that when you climb too high, falling down hurts a lot—especially badly.
"Bai Ru, I can help you, but I cannot accompany you," Huo Jincheng said, hands in his pockets, growing impatient. He just wanted to leave this place quickly. "There are many ways to compensate. Marrying Huo Liangchen was your own choice. It wasn't anyone else; it wasn't my family forcing you."
Bai Ru's eyes were filled with hatred. "Then why did your whole family stop me when I was going to marry you? Now that I'm supposed to marry Huo Liangchen, no one from your family has anything to say. It's obvious this is a pit of fire for me to jump into!"
Perhaps they thought that if she married Huo Liangchen and became the Sister-in-law of Huo Jincheng, all her troubles would disappear. They might believe that she and Huo Jincheng would no longer have any ties.
Huo Jincheng frowned, the lines on his face suddenly becoming sharp.
"Adults should think before they speak."
Huo Jincheng was not someone who was easy to talk to; the little patience and gentleness he had were reserved for someone at home. When he liked you, you could say anything, but when he didn't, what could you say?
Bai Ru just couldn't clarify her own position, blaming the heavens and complaining that others didn't find excuses for her. Such behavior was not endearing.
As Huo Jincheng left the hospital room, he heard the sound of something being smashed inside.
Looking up, Huo Jincheng saw Huo Liangchen standing a meter away.
He didn't know how long Huo Liangchen had been there, holding a cigarette in his hand.
The no smoking sign in the corridor looked like mere decoration to him.
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