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Huo Jincheng returned home early that evening and sat in the study without leaving after entering the room.
Grandma Huo specifically came to remind him that he would continue to sleep in the guest room tonight.
In front of his grandmother, Huo Jincheng naturally agreed.
As soon as Grandma turned around, Huo Jincheng gave Jian Yunong a look, reminding her to leave the door open at night.
Jian Yunong smiled, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.
Hearing the sound of the door being unable to open from outside, Jian Yunong turned over in bed, contentedly tucked herself in, put on her earplugs, and fell asleep.
The next day was the weekend, and everyone got up relatively late.
Jian Yunong felt much better than the previous days. With the sun shining outside, Grandma Huo took her out for a walk.
Huo Jincheng went to Jian Yunong's room and found that the bed was already cold. Upon asking, he learned that she had gone out to play with Grandma.
Just yesterday, she had looked like she could collapse at any moment; he couldn't even touch her, let alone anything more. She had said she was struggling to breathe. He was particularly worried and instructed the kitchen to prepare rock candy loquats, yet she left him behind to go out.
...
Jian Yunong and Grandma Huo returned only by noon. Huo Jincheng was in the study when she entered; he was having a video conference at his desk.
A woman's voice came through the video call, sounding somewhat familiar.
"Secretary Ye, I'll leave the rest of the matters to you."
Huo Jincheng closed the notebook and walked towards Jian Yunong. "Did you sleep well last night?"
Jian Yunong nodded. "I slept pretty well."
Huo Jincheng took her hand. "How do you feel now? Going out with Grandma seems to have helped a lot."
"I suddenly feel a bit tired. Although I'm feeling a little better, I still feel uncomfortable." Jian Yunong stepped back two paces. "I'm going to take a shower."
"Okay. Go ahead."
Huo Jincheng released her hand.
This man usually liked to be touchy, but today he let go as soon as she asked, his attitude surprisingly pleasant. Jian Yunong smiled and said, "You're in a good mood today? Is it because of work?"
Huo Jincheng had his hands in his pockets, and the gray loungewear he wore suited him well, softening his usually cold demeanor and making him appear much gentler.
He stood near the window, with sunlight streaming in at an angle, bathing him in warm light.
"It's not that."
Huo Jincheng smiled and denied it.
"Then what good thing is it?"
"Because I see that your health is recovering." Huo Jincheng's voice was gentle and pleasant.
Jian Yunong smiled a little shyly, "I've been sick for so many days, I should be feeling much better now."
"Go take a shower, soak in some hot water. You find some clothes, and I'll run the water for you."
"Okay, thank you, dear."
Jian Yunong walked over and kissed Huo Jincheng on the cheek, happily heading to the wardrobe to find some clothes.
After enjoying a comfortable hot bath, Jian Yunong's body completely relaxed.
A smile lingered on her lips, perhaps because of Huo Jincheng's unusually good attitude today.
She should listen to Grandma Huo.
At that moment, the bathroom door was pulled open.
Huo Jincheng entered holding a glass of red wine, the red liquid swirling in the goblet. He took a small sip and leaned against the door frame, looking relaxed and lazy.
Jian Yunong shrank back into the water and pouted at him, "You need to go out; I'm taking a shower. If you leave the door open like this, all the steam will escape. I might catch a cold again."
Huo Jincheng responded with an "mm" and closed the door.
Jian Yunong helplessly said, "What I meant was... you should go out too! Don't watch me shower!"
Huo Jincheng walked over as if the more she told him not to do something, the more he wanted to do it. "Did you lock the door on purpose to keep me out tonight? Hmm?"
"Nong Nong, a man cannot be hungry, do you know that?"
Red wine slid down Jian Yunong's shoulder, flowing over her snow-white skin, and finally merged into the steaming water with a seductive flair.
"Adding a bit of red wine is good for the body."
Huo Jincheng set the wine glass aside, and under Jian Yunong's gaze, he began to leisurely unbutton his shirt.
Jian Yunong: "..."
How could she believe that Huo Jincheng was so kind-hearted, so eager to run a bath for her?
As Huo Jincheng's long legs stepped into the water, it splashed out at that moment, causing Jian Yunong's heart to tremble. Her waist swayed gently with the ripples as she found herself sitting on Huo Jincheng's lap—this was not her choice; with a swift motion of his hands, he pulled her over.
Rather than saying she was taking a bath, it was more accurate to say that Huo Jincheng was enjoying himself.
"I... I'm still not fully recovered."
"Just exercise more and sweat it out."
Jian Yunong felt like a small boat on the waves, rising and falling.
The afternoon stretched on endlessly.
Huo Jincheng and Jian Yunong stayed in the room all afternoon, even ordering dinner to be brought to their room, citing that Daughter-in-law was unwell and he wanted to keep her company while they ate.
The next day, Jian Yunong felt too embarrassed to greet her grandmother.
Grandma smiled and pretended not to know anything.
"Jian Yunong's health does seem to have improved a lot. It looks like you should spend more time at the old house. Being alone at home can lead to trouble."
"Okay."
Jian Yunong replied with a smile.
"Grandma, tell me the truth, am I really the one you picked up, and Jian Yunong is your real granddaughter? Did you...?"
Before she could finish her sentence, Grandma Huo shot her a glare. "You little rascal, stop talking nonsense! Although your grandfather is no longer here, I can still discipline you."
The old man's dragon-headed cane for hitting people was still around.
Huo Jincheng touched his nose and hugged Jian Yunong. "I'm taking Daughter-in-law home."
As soon as they got out of the car, Huo Jincheng told Jian Yunong not to move and walked around the front of the car to carry her down.
"I just burned my foot; it's not like I twisted my ankle. Besides, it's already healed."
"Does your leg hurt?" Huo Jincheng asked back, with a meaningful look.
It hurt, definitely hurt.
Jian Yunong wrapped her arms around his neck, her face flushed with embarrassment as she pursed her lips and chuckled softly, "So you're not angry anymore, right? Let's have a good chat."
"What do you want to talk about, Yi Nansheng? I don't want to hear his name from your lips."
Oh, so we can't even mention him?
Jian Yunong pressed her lips together, "Then how about that person! Your ex! Have you figured out your relationship with her?"
Huo Jincheng's gaze was deep. "I've figured it out. Nong Nong, she is just Sister-in-law. I've always understood that."
"Then she has other men, so why not let your brother go accompany her? Why is it always you who goes?" Jian Yunong pressed on.
Huo Jincheng didn't want to bring this up.
Jian Yunong's finger tapped on his forehead. "Look at you, don't frown, okay? You get angry just talking about her."
"Nong Nong, I'm not angry that you mentioned her..."
It's just that some reasons are hard to explain.
"What is it really about?"
Jian Yunong pouted, disliking Huo Jincheng's evasive attitude regarding Bai Ru. "Just say it directly. Is it that your brother has another woman outside?"
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