Chapter 98: The Big Shot is Jealous

Chapter 98: The Big Shot is Jealous

In the President's office of the Emperor Group.

Huo Tingying sat in front of his desk with a dark and cold expression, his sharp eyes fixated on a photo on his computer screen.

In the photo, the man standing beside Yun Mu had golden hair that shone like rays of light, and eyes as blue as gemstones.

That young man named Ji Ming was too dazzling, as if he were a chosen son of the heavens, destined to shine brightly.

It instantly stung Huo Tingying's eyes, making him feel jealous for the first time.

Because he had always belonged to the darkness, struggling in the abyss.

Moreover, the rapport between Yun Mu and him, the understanding in their eyes and the ease in their demeanor, could only be achieved after years of companionship.

This young man actually knew Yun Mu before he did.

A deep shade of jealousy colored Huo Tingying's narrow eyes.

He didn't even dare to delve deeper into what kind of bond Yun Mu and Ji Ming shared; he feared the result might be something he couldn't bear.

But hadn't he already decided to let her go?

If so, why was he wasting his time being jealous?

Huo Tingying gave a self-mocking smile and closed his laptop.

...

Yun Mu left the laboratory and drove straight to the Emperor Group.

The towering skyscraper stood in the most prosperous area of the capital, majestic and splendid.

The receptionist recognized Yun Mu and knew about her relationship with the president, so she didn't dare to stop her.

However, when Yun Mu reached the top floor of the president's office, she was stopped by Huo Tingying's secretary.

"Sorry, Miss Yun, President Yi is out of town and won't be back until a few days later."

"Is it my eyes playing tricks on me or am I hallucinating?" Yun Mu nodded towards the corridor ahead.

Huo Tingying, dressed in a well-tailored black suit, was walking out of the meeting room surrounded by Feng Shuo and others, his expression gloomy and an aura of forbidding solemnity around him.

The secretary immediately felt awkward. "Sorry, Miss Yun, I'm just following orders..."

"I understand, you can go now."

Even if Yun Mu was foolish, she understood the situation now.

Huo Tingying, this dog of a man, was avoiding her; he hadn't gone out of town at all!

She leaned against the wall leisurely and then took out her phone, dialing Huo Tingying's number.

In the corridor, Huo Tingying picked up his phone and saw the caller ID. He frowned but still answered the call.

However, he didn't speak.

Yun Mu lowered her voice. "Hello, Mr. Huo, why aren't you speaking?"

Huo Tingying gestured for silence to those around him and then said in a deep voice, "I'm in a meeting, busy."

Still pretending?

Yun Mu pretended to sigh, sounding aggrieved. "How busy can you be, not even giving me a call for so long? I was waiting for you to change my bandages; my wound hurts so much, Mr. Huo..."

Huo Tingying stopped in his tracks at Yun Mu's soft and sweet call of "Mr. Huo."

The executives behind him also stopped, silent, curiously watching the president who was on the phone.

Huo Tingying's knuckles turned white from gripping his phone. He narrowed his eyes slightly, trying hard to control his emotions, then said softly, "I'll send Lu Nansen over to check on you; don't let your wound get wet."

Yun Mu took in his expression and smiled slightly, feigning anger. "I got hurt because of you, so you should take responsibility for this wound. You have to personally change my bandages."

What did she say?

She wanted him to personally apply medicine to her wound. Had she forgotten that the crazed him on that night had also injured her?

Wasn't she disgusted and afraid of him?

Huo Tingying swallowed, suppressing the urge to rush out and find her. In a hoarse voice, he said, "I can't leave here right now; I have to stay for a few more days."

Ha!

"How many days will you be gone? I won't change my bandages until you come back."

Huo Tingying pursed his lips, his voice low and angry. "Then do as you please; it's your own body anyway."

Dog of a man!

"I didn't expect Mr. Huo to be so ungrateful; I've learned something new today. Let my wound fester and rot until I die!"

"That small wound of yours won't be that serious."

Yun Mu was speechless at his response.

With a cold snort, Yun Mu imitated Yun Shuiyao's affected tone. "Since Mr. Huo is so heartless, I won't be shameless either. Let me fend for myself!"

Then, she hung up the call and looked at the man on the other side of the glass door with a smile that wasn't quite a smile, seeing his lost and anxious expression.

Stupid mutt, let's see how long you can hold out.

Yun Mu instructed the secretary, "Don't tell the CEO that I came."

Then she left in high spirits, leaving the secretary utterly confused.

Wasn't she here to see the CEO? Why did she leave so easily?

Late at night, in the Imperial Capital University's biology lab.

Sophisticated equipment hummed softly with "beep-beep-beeps," while a slender girl slept soundly in front of them, her breathing even and as docile as a kitten.

Huo Tingying entered with ease, tiptoed inside, and gently lifted the girl's injured arm, rolling up her sleeve.

This woman... actually didn't change her bandages!

He had never met a woman who cared so little for her own body.

Huo Tingying suppressed his anger, took out his portable first-aid kit, and carefully applied medicine and wrapped her wound, careful not to wake her.

After changing her bandages, he brushed the stray hair from her cheek behind her ear, revealing an unblemished, delicate left cheek.

Huo Tingying hesitantly leaned down to place a gentle kiss on her eyelashes, his voice hoarse, "Goodnight."

He then stood up, ready to leave.

But at that moment, a soft, small hand tightly gripped his arm, "Kissed me and ran, Mr. Huo, what's your game?"

The girl's voice was playful but devoid of sleepiness.

Huo Tingying turned his head, meeting her lively, clear, and lustrous eyes.

Her lips curved mischievously, her pupils reflecting him entirely.

"You were pretending to sleep?"

Yun Mu looked up at him, "Would you have come in if I wasn't pretending? Mr. Huo, weren't you supposed to be away on a business trip for a few more days?"

Huo Tingying tried to pull his hand back but was held tighter by her. His gaze turned cold, "Let go."

He had endured a whole day without calling her or seeking her out, despite his intense longing.

If he just gave it some time, he could forget about her.

But this woman loved to defy him.

Yun Mu not only refused to let go but also clicked a delicate handcuff around both their wrists, raising an eyebrow, "Not letting go, if I do, you'll run again."

Huo Tingying's eyes flashed like blades, "Are you crazy? Unlock it!"

She was being aggressive!

Yun Mu didn't back down, her alluring fox-like eyes narrowing as she said coldly, "I lost the key, can't unlock it."

Huo Tingying felt a slight ache in his temple, gripping her wrist firmly, "What are you trying to start?"

"I should be asking you the same thing! Huo Tingying, your talent for denying responsibility after getting what you want and burning bridges is truly eye-opening."