Meng Xiuxiu: “Hello, who is this… Oh, it’s me… Wh-what?!”
The lifeless Meng Xiuxiu from a second ago suddenly sprang up from the floor.
“Are you serious?! Okay, okay, no problem… Sob sob, Miss Wen, you truly are my savior! Alright, alright, see you tomorrow, see you tomorrow!”
Meng Xiuxiu hung up the phone excitedly, let out a cry, and threw herself toward the old man!
“Grandpa! Our family is saved! Sob sob, we won’t have to beg for food tomorrow! Xiao Xiuer has landed us a huge order, a huge order!”
Early the next morning.
Today was the opening day of the city center art gallery.
As a key cultural project led by city officials, with investments from both the Wen and Lu families, Lu Xiaoting naturally had to attend.
Wen Sisi called Lu Xiaoting early in the morning via video chat.
The man in the video was handsome and aloof, his disheveled hair still carrying the laziness of just waking up.
Wen Sisi had seen him countless times upon waking.
But no matter how many times, she was still captivated at first sight.
Having liked this man for over a decade since childhood, Wen Sisi was determined to have him.
“Brother Xiao, wear the suit I had someone send you the day before yesterday.”
“The tie too, I’ve already matched it for you.”
Wen Sisi took care of Lu Xiaoting’s daily life. Although Wen Qiansu held the title of his fiancée, the duties of a wife had long been fulfilled by Wen Sisi.
When would Wen Qiansu finally disappear from her and Brother Xiao’s world?
Wen Sisi wanted to become the rightful Mrs. Lu.
Lu Xiaoting hung up the phone, changed into his suit, and paused his long fingers beside a Femo tie.
The tie Wen Qiansu gave him?
He thought for a moment, tossed aside the one Wen Sisi had chosen, unwrapped the perfectly packaged Femo, and tied it on with disdain.
He could imagine it.
Later, when Wen Qiansu saw him wearing this tie, she would surely be moved to tears.
He only needed to casually bestow a little warmth upon her, and she would crawl to his feet like a devoted dog, just as she had countless times before.
Wen Qiansu had to go to Meng Xiuxiu’s shop early today to select designs, so she woke up very early.
She had chatted with Meng Xiuxiu for a long time last night.
The young girl was very excited and sent her many pictures.
Learning that it was for an engagement, Meng Xiuxiu assured her repeatedly that she would definitely customize a set of unparalleled, magnificent attire for her.
Wen Qiansu was worried that customization might take too long, so she needed to go to the shop early to take a look.
Huo Zhanxing brought up the daily health tonic and saw the girl drowsy and struggling to get up, clearly not having slept enough.
“Baby is so diligent, Mr. is very touched.”
Huo Zhanxing set down the medicine bowl, sat by the bedside, and cupped her fair, soft little face with his large hand. “Sleep a little longer, hmm?”
“No, Mr.”
The girl’s little face nuzzled against his palm in a daze, like a sleepy kitten.
Huo Zhanxing’s heart softened, utterly smitten.
The girl rubbed her eyes with her small hands, her innocent gaze fixed on his face.
Huo Zhanxing’s throat tightened, his dark eyes resting on her rosy, slightly parted lips.
Was she… asking for a kiss?
Huo Zhanxing lowered his head and leaned closer to her.
The next second, he saw her little face suddenly move away from his palm.
Wen Qiansu covered her face and murmured softly, “Mr. looks so handsome today.”
Mr. Huo was wearing a pure white silk shirt today.
It accentuated his fair complexion, making him look elegant and handsome.
So handsome.
Mr. Huo was really so handsome.
Lu Xiaoting had always been praised as handsome and wealthy, but compared to Mr. Huo, he wasn’t even worth one of Mr. Huo’s toes.
Wen Qiansu only felt her face grow a little warm. She picked up the medicine bowl beside her and gulped it down in one go.
Huo Zhanxing’s attempt to steal a kiss had failed.
After a brief moment of surprise, a smile curled at the corner of his lips.
“Drink slowly, silly baby.”
So, seduction actually worked?
Was the baby feeling shy?
After finishing the medicine, Wen Qiansu felt too embarrassed to stay alone with Mr. Huo. Holding the medicine bowl, she hurried downstairs.
After breakfast, Huo Zhanxing took out the tie the girl had bought for him yesterday.
“Could I trouble my baby to help me put on this tie?”
Help Mr. Huo with his tie?
Huo Zhanxing: “I have to attend a very important opening ceremony today and want to look more formal. I really like the tie you bought me yesterday, baby.”
Wen Qiansu’s heart softened with a bittersweet ache.
Mr. Huo hadn’t lied to her.
He genuinely liked it—not just saying so with words, but actually wearing it, without any hint of perfunctory behavior.
“Can you tie it?” the man asked softly, leaning closer to the girl.
“I can.”
Touched, Wen Qiansu took the tie, looked up at Mr. Huo’s slender neck, and stood on her tiptoes.
Mr. Huo was too tall; even on her tiptoes, she could barely reach.
Huo Zhanxing bent down slightly, his handsome forehead gently touching the girl’s.
The butler stood nearby, wearing a knowing, indulgent smile.
How perverse, how perverse—the big bad wolf was trying to lure the little white rabbit again.
Could the master really not tie his own tie?
In a couple of days, he probably wouldn’t even know how to dress himself, would he?
He’d need Miss Wen to dress him to get it right.
Ugh, the butler shuddered, disgusted by his own thoughts.
Wen Qiansu skillfully tied a beautiful knot.
Huo Zhanxing’s eyes suddenly darkened.
In their past life, the girl had also tied his tie, but only because he forced her.
He used to enjoy waiting until she finished tying it, then tearing it off, using it to blindfold her or bind her delicate wrists, pulling the panicked, fleeing girl into his arms to tease and torment her.
But in this life, they weren’t together yet.
A shadow of gloom swept through Huo Zhanxing’s heart, sour and bubbling with jealousy.
“Has my baby ever tied a tie for Lu Xiaoting?”
Wen Qiansu abruptly looked up: “No.”
“Then how did my baby learn? Hmm?”
Huo Zhanxing lowered his voice, afraid the perverse obsession surging from his heart would frighten the girl.
Wen Qiansu’s slightly flushed face suddenly clouded with disappointment. She bit her lip, lowered her head, and whispered, “I practiced.”
Huo Zhanxing instantly understood the meaning behind those three words.
Dark jealousy churned wildly in his heart.
He could imagine how the girl, with shyness and anticipation, had practiced over and over again, tying a tie for her future husband, Lu Xiaoting!
How utterly infuriating.
Fortunately, it was him, Huo Zhanxing, who was having the girl tie his tie now.
To hell with that damned Lu Xiaoting.
Huo Zhanxing, dressed in a sharp suit with an elegant tie, changed cars and personally drove the girl to the Hanfu shop.
Shu Fei followed behind in another car.
If the master couldn’t pick up the young lady in time that evening, she would be responsible for safely escorting her home.
“See you tonight, sir.” Wen Qiansu waved her small hand, watching Huo Zhanxing’s car drive away before entering the shop.
As soon as she stepped inside.
Meng Xiuxiu performed an exaggerated, dramatic bow with a loud “thump.”
Wen Qiansu was startled.
“Miss Wen, my great benefactor, please accept Xiao Xiuer’s bow!”
“Ah, no need, no need…” Wen Qiansu hurriedly helped the girl up. “I didn’t bring a red envelope.”
“Pfft!” Meng Xiuxiu burst out laughing.
A mischievous little girl with two round buns in her hair naturally looped her arm through Wen Qiansu’s.
“Sister Wen, you’re so adorable, and oh, you’re so beautiful too. No wonder you’re both lovely and kind-hearted. You truly are our family’s great benefactor. We must have been friends who regretted not meeting sooner in our past lives! Don’t you think so?”
Shu Fei looked astonished.
This little bun-headed girl, wasn’t she the reincarnation of a flatterer, even better at pleasing the young lady than the family head?
Downtown Art Gallery.
The media had already arrived.
Several leaders, who attached great importance to the event, were there, exchanging pleasantries with Wen Biesheng.
Wen Sisi had also come.
She was the only celebrity invited to attend.
Other stars couldn’t secure such resources for occasions like this, but she could.
After all, she was an artist under the Lu Group and had the backing of the Wen family.
Upon seeing her, the leaders showed her some respect: “It’s such an honor to have a big star like you supporting our event.”
Wen Sisi looked flustered: “You’re too kind, leaders. The honor is all mine.”
“Miss Sisi, what happened to your hand?”
“It’s nothing, nothing. I accidentally fell and hurt it.” Wen Sisi smiled, trying to downplay it, though her wrist was still in a brace.
“Even injured, you’re still cooperating with our work. President Wen really raised a wonderful daughter.”
Wen Sisi turned to Wen Biesheng and called out softly, “Father.”
Since the event was being live-streamed in its entirety,
to bridge the gap with the public, especially the younger generation.
Wen Sisi’s fans, knowing their idol would be there today, flooded into the livestream as soon as it began.
[Did you hear that? Sisi called him “Father”!]
[I told you, Daddy Wen would never let netizens bully his daughter. Now he’s here to support Sisi!]
[Where are the haters who said Sisi isn’t the Wen family’s heiress? Feeling the sting?]
Netizens were surprised—was Wen Sisi really President Wen’s daughter?
Wait, couldn’t a stepdaughter also call him “Father” if President Wen allowed it?
However, such doubts were drowned out by the excited cheers of her fans. Anyone daring to question further would be attacked by Sisi’s fans until they retreated.
[When did Sisi hurt her hand? How could she be so careless? Sisi didn’t even mention it. She’s always so strong, bearing every injury on her own. It breaks my heart!]
[President Lu is here, President Lu is here!]
Lu Xiaoting, with his refined features and tall stature, stood out in a dark suit paired with a bright tie.
[I have to say, President Lu is really handsome!]
After all, he was one of the subjects of the rumors from a few days ago.
Now, with both key figures present, the number of viewers in the livestream surged.
Wen Sisi immediately noticed Lu Xiaoting’s tie: “Brother Xiao, you…”
A Femo tie!
That was the one Wen Qiansu had given him. How could he…
Lu Xiaoting naturally wouldn’t tell Wen Sisi he had done it on purpose, lest she misunderstand.
He replied nonchalantly, “Hmm? Did I grab the wrong one? It’s just a tie. What happened to your hand?”
[Wah, President Lu is so concerned about Sisi!]
[What does this mean? Did Sisi pick out a tie for President Lu, and he grabbed the wrong one?]
[Oh, what a cute couple’s daily life! Could President Lu and Sisi already be living together?]
[This kind of open, undisguised romance is just so sweet to watch!]
The comments were exactly what Wen Sisi loved to hear.
Yet, she couldn’t feel joy at that moment. Instead, she clenched her palm tightly.
The tie she had picked out for Lu Xiaoting was originally meant to match her brooch, subtly guiding fans to ship them as a couple.
But Brother Xiao had changed it.
Wen Qiansu would be coming today, and she couldn’t be sure whether Brother Xiao was doing it on purpose or not.
Why would he suddenly wear the tie she had given him for no reason?
Everyone flocked over to greet Lu Xiaoting, surrounding him like stars around the moon.
Just then, someone hurried over and excitedly announced to the leaders, “The head of the Huo family has arrived.”
Wen Biesheng was slightly taken aback. “Which head of the Huo family?”
The leader was surprised. “Could it be… Huo Zhanxing, the head of the Huo family?”
The subordinate replied, “Yes, yes, it’s him!”
Wen Biesheng was also somewhat surprised. He had sent an invitation to the Huo residence but hadn’t expected him to actually come.
After all, that family head was renowned for his formidable reputation and eccentric temper. Rumors in the outside world painted him as a ruthless and cunning madman.
Countless influential figures had tried to invite him, but he remained unmoved.
Who would have thought he would show such face today?
Wen Biesheng felt a sense of pride.
He smiled and said, “This head of the Huo family has only been back in the country for a little over a month. Many people have tried to visit him but couldn’t even get through the door. Yet today, he’s willing to attend the opening of the art gallery. It truly shows how much respect the leaders command.”
This flattery was quite pleasing.
The leader chuckled. “It’s all in support of public welfare.”
Everyone immediately chimed in, “Yes, yes, it’s all in support of the leaders’ work. Even the head of the Huo family wouldn’t dare to neglect it.”
No one present had ever seen the legendary head of the Huo family in person, and now their curiosity was piqued.
Just then, the grand doors swung open, and a pair of long legs stepped inside.
The man was dressed in a sharp, tailored suit.
His figure was handsome and upright.
His long legs were encased in perfectly straight suit pants.
The eyes of everyone present, men and women alike, instantly lit up.
He was simply too noble and too good-looking.
His demeanor was both elegant and sharp, his gaze profound, and a faint, enigmatic smile played on his lips, adding a touch of lazy mystery.
Lu Xiaoting was widely recognized by the media as the most eligible bachelor, the dream husband for countless socialites and actresses.
But as soon as Huo Zhanxing walked in, even Lu Xiaoting’s radiance seemed to dim slightly.
Wen Sisi was also taken aback.
She hadn’t expected the legendary head of the Huo family to be so handsome and so young.
A man of such high status and immense power.
A man like this naturally possessed a powerful magnetism.
She had chased his car a few times before, and now, seeing him in person for the first time, she felt an inexplicable, subtle connection.
As for Lu Xiaoting, his gaze fixed on the man’s mysterious and handsome face, his brows suddenly tightened.
A Femo tie!