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"On a business trip? Why so hurriedly? He didn't even tell me, and I can't get in touch with him either." Jian Yunong showed a relieved smile. "Do you know when he will be back?"
"He should be back soon. I didn't ask him for specifics; anyway, when I called him yesterday, he said he was still busy."
"I see. Sorry to bother you."
Xu Yizhi escorted Jian Yunong to the door and offered to have his driver take her home.
"There's no need to trouble yourself; I can just take a taxi back," Jian Yunong pretended she had just passed by and came in to ask.
"It's late. If Huo Jincheng finds out I didn't see you home, he might be unhappy," Xu Yizhi insisted.
It wasn't until he saw Jian Yunong leave in his car that Xu Yizhi's smile immediately vanished as he took out his phone.
A slightly cold female voice came from the other end of the line. "What is it?"
"I want to know if Huo Jincheng is with you. Put him on the phone!"
The voice quickly changed to Huo Jincheng's. "What's going on?"
"Huo Jincheng, do you want to divorce Jian Yunong?" Xu Yizhi said bluntly. "If you want a divorce, just say it clearly. She came to me saying you haven't been home for days and she doesn't know if something happened to you."
"I'll go back tomorrow," Huo Jincheng replied flatly. "What did you tell her?"
Remembering to maintain the cover story, which was that he still wanted to live well.
"I told her you were on a business trip. It was urgent, so you couldn't contact her."
"Got it."
The next day, Jian Yunong had just gotten out of bed when she was startled by the sound of water coming from the bathroom.
"Who’s in there?"
The sound of water stopped.
She opened the door to find Huo Jincheng wrapped in a towel, a strand of wet hair tousled between his handsome brows.
Jian Yunong patted her chest. "When did you come back?"
Huo Jincheng found it amusing. "Are you that timid?"
"I thought you were still on a business trip. I didn’t expect you to come back so early."
Jian Yunong yawned. "Have you eaten breakfast?"
Huo Jincheng pulled her closer. "Of course not."
"Perfect, I made some steamed buns yesterday."
"Steamed buns? You made them?"
Huo Jincheng was intrigued.
"It's not that difficult; it's quite simple. Do you want to give it a try?"
Huo Jincheng nodded. "I'll change into another outfit."
Jian Yunong went downstairs first. Just as she finished reheating the steamed buns, Huo Jincheng came down, already dressed in a suit.
Huo Jincheng tasted one and found it acceptable, though it was already beyond his expectations.
"Very good," Huo Jincheng said as he finished eating.
Jian Yunong smiled, like a child who had received candy. "Next time you go on a business trip, can you give me a call?"
Seeing Huo Jincheng looking over, Jian Yunong turned her eyes away and explained, "What if Grandma asks about me? I can't just say I don't know anything."
Her voice softened, "Is there really no time to make a phone call?"
"I understand."
Huo Jincheng stood up and ruffled Jian Yunong's hair. "Make an appointment with Teacher Zheng for tomorrow afternoon. I'll go with you then."
"Can you make it? If you're really too busy, I can go alone," Jian Yunong said, genuinely concerned for Huo Jincheng. "You've worked hard on this business trip. I feel like you've lost some weight."
Huo Jincheng paused for a moment, feeling a bit awkward as he touched his cheek, then revealed that familiar mischievous smile that Jian Yunong knew well. "Don't worry, even if I lose weight, I can still carry you from the first floor to the second floor, making sure you're comfortable every step of the way."
Jian Yunong really wanted to roll her eyes. "You should hurry up and get to work."
As the car pulled out of the garage, from his angle, Huo Jincheng could see Jian Yunong standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, seemingly indifferent as she stretched lazily.
Huo Jincheng smiled at her, but Jian Yunong puffed out her cheeks and turned her face away.
As the car drove out of the gate, Huo Jincheng's smile had not faded when his phone rang; it was a call from Bai Ru.
Huo Jincheng frowned slightly but pressed the answer button anyway.
"Huo Jincheng."
Bai Ru's voice was filled with tears.
"What's wrong?" Huo Jincheng asked.
"Little Dolphin's condition is not good..."
Huo Jincheng's expression grew increasingly serious as he turned the steering wheel and drove straight to the hospital.
The next day, Jian Yunong went to the restaurant at the time Huo Jincheng had mentioned to wait for Teacher Zheng.
Huo Jincheng did not come, but Aunt Wu Shenshen did.
Fortunately, with her there, this meal would not be too awkward.
Teacher Zheng also did not bring up Jian Yunong's previously embarrassing interview. A historian can draw from a wealth of knowledge from all over the world, making it easy to navigate through a pleasant meal.
Especially with Aunt Wu present, Jian Yunong felt more confident.
After sending off Teacher Zheng, Jian Yunong let out a sigh of relief.
Mist Shenshen found her nervousness amusing. "Not bad! I thought you wouldn't be nervous. At least now I can't tell you're anxious."
"I actually care a lot about this meeting since it's my first chance to reclaim my lost face."
"Meeting once or twice won't make much of a difference. Don't worry, a scholar like Teacher Zheng won't judge you based on one immature performance. But he also won't give you an excellent rating just because of one or two decent performances. It's still most important for you to study hard under him in the future."
"Got it."
Jian Yunong followed behind Mist Shenshen. "Aunt, do you remember what you told me? You said that when I enroll, I should pay my respects to him."
Mist Shenshen frowned and said, "I understand. However, Jian Yunong, don't bring this up in front of Huo Jincheng in the future. It easily makes people think that you reluctantly went to A University for his sake."
"That was because you made a deal with me!" Jian Yunong replied somewhat sulkily. "Out of emotion and reason, I should pay my respects. Yet you made me wait until after school starts. Who knows if I'll be busy after school starts? Why does paying tribute to a deceased friend have to be timed?"
"Alright, I'll take you now."
"So sudden?"
"I happen to be free today. Let's go."
"I'm going to buy a bouquet."
...
After returning from the cemetery, Jian Yunong was feeling very down.
Mist Shenshen wanted to take her out for dinner, but she didn't want to move; she just wanted to go home and be alone in silence.
Her eyes were slightly red and swollen from crying.
When she saw the photo on Yi Nansheng's tombstone, Jian Yunong couldn't hold back her tears, feeling as if the world was spinning around her.
As a child, Jian Yunong said goodbye to her father.
As she grew up, Jian Yunong said goodbye to her mother.
Now, Jian Yunong had said goodbye to her first love.
Even after experiencing so many separations and losses, she still couldn't get used to it and would cry like the little girl who couldn't find her father.
Jian Yunong was very tired; venting the accumulated emotions inside her required energy. She leaned drowsily against the sofa and fell asleep.
Until she was awakened by a sharp ringing sound.
The call was from the Huo Family Old Residence.
Today was the day to go home for dinner, and Jian Yunong almost forgot.
After this meal, Grandma Huo would be going on vacation to the small island.
"I'll be there soon, tell Grandma not to wait for me and to start eating."
Half an hour later, Jian Yunong arrived at the Huo Family dining room.
"Where is Huo Jincheng? Didn't he come with you?"
Jian Yunong had called Huo Jincheng on the way, but he didn't answer.
"He has something to do, Grandma. Let's eat first."
Grandma Huo was not pleased. "Money can’t be earned endlessly."
"Grandma, I'll talk to him and remind him to take care of himself."
"The old are money-making machines, and the young are also money-making machines."
Grandma Huo was referring to Huo Jincheng and his mother. Jian Yunong didn't dare to respond. "Grandma, I’m here to keep you company. Once you’re feeling better, I’ll come visit you on the island during my summer vacation!"
Grandma Huo's face brightened with a smile again. "I didn’t spoil you for nothing. Unlike some people..."
"Who are some people talking about?"
"Is it Bai Ru?"
When Jian Yunong was confused, Grandma Huo said in a flat tone, "No matter what, I have tried my best to be fair. When she was pregnant, I fulfilled my responsibilities as a grandmother. She had everything a daughter-in-law of the Huo Family should have, even though I looked down on her petty and pretentious demeanor. But she has never said a kind word to me. Whether I was sick or during holidays, she never bothered to ask how I was doing. I understand now that we just don't get along naturally. Fortunately, Huo Jincheng stopped himself from marrying her back then and let her mess around with that unreliable Huo Liangchen."
Jian Yunong smiled and changed the subject, "Grandma, you shouldn't worry about these things. It's most important to take care of your health."
Over here, Grandma Huo was sent onto the plane when Jian Yunong's phone rang; it was Huo Jincheng calling.
"Where's Grandma?"
Huo Jincheng's voice sounded a bit hollow, as if he were calling from a very empty place.
"She just left on a flight."
Jian Yunong's tone turned cold, "Huo Jincheng, what are you busy with? Grandma is taking care of her health; she really wants to see you. Can't you spare some time for just one meal?"
"Jian Yunong, I'm at the hospital."
"At the hospital? What happened to you?" Jian Yunong's tone became tense.
"Bai Ru's child... just now, it's gone."
Jian Yunong felt that today was truly not a good day.
Jian Yunong immediately rushed to the hospital.
Bai Ru was crying uncontrollably in Huo Jincheng's arms.
Jian Yunong stood at the other end of the corridor, feeling very complicated inside, unsure whether she should go over. What would she say if she did?
She could only offer her condolences.
Such comfort was neither painful nor soothing.
Jian Yunong had no choice but to stand at the corner and wait a little longer, hoping that Bai Ru would stop leaning against Huo Jincheng before she approached.
Or perhaps she would wait for another member of the Huo Family to arrive.
The elevator doors opened.
The person who walked out was Huo Liangchen, still carrying the scent of alcohol. Upon seeing Jian Yunong leaning against the wall, a mocking smile appeared on his face.
"Aren't you feeling stifled?"
"…"
Jian Yunong bit her lip. "You should go check on her; Bai Ru is very upset right now."
Huo Liangchen's expression turned cold. "The child is gone; isn't that just what she wanted?"
His tone was almost gritted teeth, making it quite uncomfortable to listen to.
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