GBP Chapter 128 Hurry up and take my daughter away!
Chapter 128 Hurry up and take my daughter away!
Chapter 128 Hurry up and take my daughter away!
Huo Yubai's expression was complicated, and his thin lips repeated slightly, "If it's him, then it's fine."
"Huo Yubai, there are so many women in the world, don't hang yourself on one tree." I said helplessly, "I don't know how to face you anymore."
"Okay, I won't mention it anymore." Huo Yubai lowered his eyes, his long eyelashes like frozen ink butterflies, as if lifeless.
I know it's impossible to completely sever ties with him.
"Huo Yubai, no matter what, we're still friends." I said calmly, "As long as you don't bring it up again, our relationship will remain the same."
“Okay, I won’t mention it.” Huo Yubai’s eyes were deep and cold: “Let’s maintain the current relationship.”
"Okay." I breathed a sigh of relief. "Eat quickly, it's getting cold."
"I'm full." He stopped eating.
The aunt came over: "Professor Shen, here is an invitation."
"Who delivered it?" I asked, puzzled.
"It's the Mohist school." The aunt handed over the invitation.
Was it sent by the Mohists?
Holding the invitation, I asked Huo Yubai, "Is the Mo family sending this invitation because they don't care about what happened last time when you and I teamed up to tear Mo Lei apart?"
"Do you think the Mohists are that magnanimous?" Huo Yubai asked in a cold tone.
"That's just a way to intimidate me." I sneered. "If I don't go, they'll probably say I'm a coward. If I do go, it'll be like falling into their trap."
"Take a look at the contents first," Huo Yubai advised.
I opened the invitation: "It says here that it's for Madam Mo's birthday celebration."
"Two years ago, after Old Madam Mo celebrated her 70th birthday, she stopped celebrating her birthday." A hint of malice seeped into Huo Yubai's brows. "Moreover, there was no news beforehand, and suddenly she's going to celebrate her birthday. Something's definitely amiss."
"How do you know the Mo family had no plans to celebrate Old Madam Mo's birthday?" I asked, puzzled.
"Because the Mo family has my spies," Huo Yubai explained.
I was surprised: "You have informants in the Mo family?"
He smiled slightly: "The surveillance of the Mohists will not stop until they are completely defeated."
“Oh, no wonder you’re not as wary of the Mohists as outsiders imagine.” I glanced at him. “So you were prepared all along.”
"Are you going or not?" Huo Yubai looked at me.
"Of course I'll go." I had my reasons: "Wouldn't it be beneath the Mohists' respect if I didn't go?"
He smiled and said, "Then let's go together."
I glared at him.
Who wants to go with him?
“The Mohists will definitely send me an invitation.” He smiled faintly. “Besides, no matter what, the outside world knows about our relationship. Being too distant will only invite gossip.”
I understand this principle perfectly well.
“Remember, we’re just pretending, it’s not real,” I reminded you. “You’ll have to clarify this in six months.”
"Okay, I will definitely tell everyone in six months that you are not my fiancée." He looked at me with righteous indignation.
I was very satisfied: "If you have this kind of attitude, then naturally I won't distance myself from you. Don't leave yet, I'll give you acupuncture."
"Hmm." His deep black eyes were unfathomable. "I'll come pick you up that day."
I thought about it and said, "Okay."
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The weather in Shinkyo City is unpredictable in winter.
The morning was sunny and bright, but after noon a huge dark cloud drifted in.
The temperature plummeted.
I stood in front of the mirror and tried on several dresses, but I wasn't very satisfied with any of them.
"Professor Shen." The aunt knocked and came in: "Mr. Huo has arrived."
"So early?" I asked in surprise. "Have him wait in the living room for a bit, and remember to give him a cup of ginger tea."
The aunt wanted to say something more.
Huo Yubai carried in a large box with one hand.
"What is this?" I asked, puzzled.
"I brought this for you," he explained. "I was worried you wouldn't have time to prepare, and I was also worried you'd wear the same outfit as those other people."
"A formal dress?" I was even more surprised. "You're quite thoughtful, but you seem to really like giving me formal dresses."
The dresses I wore to these public appearances were all arranged by him, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
"It's just that there are some ways to get limited editions." He put it down: "Give it a try."
I looked at him; he was wearing a well-tailored, handmade black suit, with a white stand-up collar shirt underneath, the collar and cuffs embroidered with subtle patterns, elegant and refined.
Upon opening the box, inside was a black and white off-the-shoulder long dress with the same subtle embroidered pattern. The bodice was entirely black, while the skirt was a black and white patchwork, with the white pieces subtly peeking out as the wearer walked, creating a lively and graceful silhouette.
"I'm going out for tea." He turned and left.
I took off my pajamas and put on my dress.
The cut of this garment fits my figure perfectly, as if it were tailor-made for me.
Huo Yubai really put a lot of thought into getting such a formal dress.
I came out of the room wearing a black coat and carrying a bag.
Huo Yubai and my mother are chatting.
"Xiao Huo, are you taking my daughter on a date today?" my mother asked curiously.
"Yes, Auntie." Huo Yubai smiled gently, "Don't worry, I will definitely bring her back before ten o'clock."
"I feel at ease with you here." My mom smiled. "Yan Yan likes flowers, remember to bring some next time you come. She loves lotus flower pastries, so if she's still angry, buy her one."
"Auntie, I've written it all down." Huo Yubai said earnestly.
"Mom." I went over to her. "Weren't you having a headache? Why did you come out of your room?"
"I suddenly don't feel any pain anymore," my mom replied.
I glanced at Sister Lan sideways.
Sister Lan was embarrassed.
"Mom, there's no use you coming out. Just drink your medicine," I urged.
"I don't want to take the medicine." My mother pouted. "Xiao Huo, you'd better take my daughter away. She's forcing me to take medicine again."
“Auntie, I had no choice.” Huo Yubai shrugged. “She also made me take medicine.”
"Then you must listen and drink your medicine," my mother instructed. "My daughter is a very skilled doctor."
“Auntie, you too.” Huo Yubai said with a smile.
“I’ll let it go, but you’re the patient, and I’m her mother.” My mother explained, “I can refuse to drink, but you can’t.”
“Who said you can refuse to drink it?” I said seriously. “Mom, listen to me, or I won’t go. I’ll make sure you drink your medicine.”
My mom had a "not so funny" expression on her face.
I crossed my arms.
"Okay, I'll drink it," my mom sighed.
Sister Lan brought the medicine over.
My mom gave Lan Jie a reproachful look.
Sister Lan was also helpless.
There's nothing I can do; my mom is just like a five-year-old child right now.
My mom, holding the bowl of medicine, said, "Make it taste a little better, make it taste a little better."
"Auntie, what's going on?" Huo Yubai asked, puzzled.
“Magic, and then the medicine won’t be bitter anymore.” My mother said, then drank the medicine in one gulp.
After finishing the drink, she had a bitter expression on her face: "Fairy tales are all lies."
It made us all laugh.
"Yan Yan, that person also needs to take medicine, right?" My mom blinked.
I nodded: "Yes."
"Then I'll keep an eye on it for you." My mom got up.
I was both amused and exasperated: "Mom, he's not like you. He takes his medicine properly."
“No way!” my mom retorted. “Last time I saw Sister Lan give him his medicine, he vomited as soon as Sister Lan came out.”