binnovel Chapter 248 Flowers Bloom in the South of the City, Time to Return 19
Chapter 248 Flowers Bloom in the South of the City, Time to Return 19
Shen Shuwan awkwardly looked away, inwardly cursing herself a few times.
She hasn't changed her bad habit of being unable to take her eyes off good-looking people since she was a child.
When she was little, her father and uncle often coaxed her out of her snacks because of this.
After being fooled many times, he finally learned his lesson.
(Shen's father and uncle, worried that their own daughter might run off with some other man in the future, have been trained to avoid being scammed since childhood, and are so harsh that they even scold themselves when necessary:)
Remember, good-looking men are all liars, especially those from outside the marriage!!
If Huo Jingchao's smile hadn't distracted her again today, she would have thought that her problem was gone long ago.
It turns out that the ones I met before weren't pretty enough.
Indeed, putting everything else aside, her father was refined and elegant, her uncle was charmingly roguish, and even that scoundrel Jiang, who was determined to steal her sister away, had the air of a handsome young gentleman.
Having seen their appearance so often, it's indeed hard to be stunned by outsiders.
However, she didn't notice it when the light was dim on the day she first met him, but seeing him today, she realized that this Mr. Huo has truly captured her heart.
That smile just now not only softened his intimidating aura, but also drew everyone's attention directly to his already handsome face.
The desire for beauty is universal.
She's just an ordinary person, so it's only natural that she likes to appreciate beautiful things.
Shen Shuwan, who was never overly critical of herself, skillfully found a reason for her momentary daze.
With the mindset of "gazing at it as much as possible," and thinking he had glanced at it discreetly a couple more times, he reluctantly decided to return the money in his hand.
Huo Jingchao took in her reaction, and while he couldn't say he was disgusted, he found it rather intriguing.
After taking over the Huo family, the way people looked at him changed from disdain to fear.
Among them were those who were infatuated and greedy because of his wealth and status, but it had been a long time since I had seen such pure appreciation as hers.
"What are your plans for the future?"
"what?"
Shen Shuwan, who hadn't had a chance to return the money yet, was taken aback when she heard Huo Jingchao's words. After thinking for a moment, she said, "I won't come here anymore. After avoiding this place for a few days, that old man shouldn't keep bothering me anymore, right?"
Although selling cigarettes was the most lucrative of her jobs, she has now saved enough money to buy a boat ticket.
"I just don't know when you'll be able to keep your promise. Mr. Huo shouldn't be a man of his word, right?"
It was a thought that should have been kept in mind, but before I knew it, it slipped out of my mouth.
Only after she finished speaking did Shen Shuwan realize what a stupid thing she had just done. She belatedly covered her mouth and cautiously examined Huo Jingchao's face as if she were burying her head in the sand.
Seeing that he didn't react, I was just about to breathe a sigh of relief when I heard, "Don't worry, it will take at most two months."
Overwhelmed with surprise, Shen Shuwan's clear eyes rippled with joy. Forgetting everything else, she hurriedly asked, "Really? Two months? Only two months?"
Huo Jingchao's gaze lingered on those eyes for a moment longer, and a sudden urge arose in his heart to collect them.
Seeing that he didn't speak, Shen Shuwan, thinking she had misheard, instantly looked gloomy: "I was too impatient. It's okay to wait a few more months..."
Huo Jingchao replied, "No need."
"Hmm?" Shen Shuwan looked at him.
Looking into her expectant eyes, Huo Jingchao explained, "What I mean is, I can complete what I promised you in less than two months."
Seemingly overwhelmed by joy, Shen Shuwan took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to jump up and cheer, and said with undisguised joy, "Thank you so much, Mr. Huo. This is the best news I've heard in over a year. I don't know how to thank you enough."
"That was the condition of our deal," Huo Jingchao changed the subject. "But do you really think that if you avoid him for a few days, Qian Si won't cause you any trouble?"
He continued, "As far as I know, he's not the kind of person who can swallow this insult. Today he's taking his anger out on the people at the Paramount because he couldn't deal with me, so why do you think he won't hold a grudge against you tomorrow for what happened today?"
The mood that had just cleared up was now clouded over again. Shen Shuwan unconsciously lowered her head and bit her knuckles, feeling somewhat worried.
Although she was reluctant to admit it, after struggling here for so many days, she had seen countless examples of bullying the weak and fearing the strong, so she naturally understood that Huo Jingchao's words were likely to happen, and very likely at that.
In that case, she would have to seriously consider where she should stay for the next few days.
Continuing to stay at the restaurant owner's place was definitely not an option. The owner was a kind-hearted person who was tough on the outside but soft on the inside, and she didn't want to drag them down with her.
We had to find another place to stay, and the cheapest option here was a cage home.
It's just that the place is a mixed bag, very chaotic...
As expected, fortune and misfortune are intertwined. Although I received good news, I also offended someone.
Shen Shuwan puffed out her cheeks and composed herself again: "Mr. Huo, I can't accept this money. Please take it back."
Huo Jingchao didn't answer, but asked, "Have you thought of a solution?"
"Not yet. If he really wants to cause me trouble, I have no power or influence and can't avoid it. I'll just deal with whatever comes my way. Maybe I'll get lucky and he won't have time to bother me!" Shen Shuwan said optimistically.
"You should keep this money; I really can't take it." With that, Shen Shuwan shoved the money into his hand and prepared to leave.
"Wait a minute." Huo Jingchao casually handed the money to his subordinate, took out a handkerchief to wipe his hands that had touched the banknotes, and called out to Shen Shuwan.
"Yes, is there anything else?"
"I would like to invite my savior to stay at my residence for a few days. I hope Miss Shen will do me the honor."
After Huo Jingchao finished speaking, before Shen Shuwan could refuse, he continued, "We've been here together for so long, Qian Si must have already considered you as one of us. If he really wanted to cause you trouble, he could just give the order and his men would do the work, just like what happened just now."
“But if you stay at my residence, no matter what he does, he won’t dare to act wildly in front of me.”
That's true, of course, but he's long had the intention of taking over the Qian family. Even if Qian Si really wanted to cause her trouble, he probably wouldn't have the time.
As for why I say that...
Huo Jingchao turned his gaze to Shen Shuwan, who was still considering what he had just heard.
Including this time, they've met three times now, and this person manages to surprise him every time.
He wasn't going to compromise himself; since he was interested, he naturally wanted to keep him by his side.
"I'm also considering that the sea ban will be lifted soon. If you get bogged down by Qian Si..." Huo Jingchao stopped there.
Shen Shuwan secretly didn't want to get too involved with such important figures.
Although he is indeed good-looking, he is a real problem.
Just look at how he almost got killed recently, and you can tell how turbulent his life has been.
She really didn't want to experience a hail of bullets every now and then.