Chapter 126: You’re Misinterpreting

Chapter 126: You're Misinterpreting

Yun Mu lightly pounded his chest.

"Even when you're burning up like this, can't you be serious for once..."

Huo Tingying's deep eyes stared at Yun Mu, his thin lips gradually curving upwards. "How am I not being serious, Mrs. Huo? It seems you're the one misinterpreting."

"I'm not," Yun Mu replied awkwardly.

A light laugh echoed from Huo Tingying's chest, and then he pulled her into his arms, lying down on the sofa together.

Everything happened too quickly for her to dodge.

The feverish man's breath was unusually hot, and his chest was particularly scorching.

Before she could struggle, she heard his slightly weak voice in her ear.

"Don't move. I want you to stay with me."

Yun Mu's heart trembled.

"It's not that I didn't want to tell you, it's just that I don't want to bring up the past."

Huo Tingying said solemnly, referring to the dark and cold memories he didn't want to touch again.

It wasn't taboo, but every mention hurt, so he dared not bring it up again.

Yun Mu, who had originally wanted to ask about his mother, found it difficult to open her mouth now, unwilling to reopen his wounds.

She nodded gently, turned to look at him, raised her hand, and let her slightly cool fingertips lightly touch his forehead.

It was burning hot.

If it were anyone else, they would have been delirious from the fever by now.

"You lie down first, I'll use ice to lower your temperature. You should sleep, no, your clothes are all wet, you need to change..."

As she spoke, Yun Mu prepared to unbutton his shirt.

But unexpectedly, he grabbed her fingertips, locking them firmly in his embrace.

"Now you're starting to undress me. It seems you really do want to be honest with me. Although my condition is a bit poor tonight, if you can't hold back, I can still satisfy you."

After saying this, he deliberately pulled hard, forcing their bodies to touch.

Instantly, a shiver ran through her entire body.

Even her breathing paused for a moment.

She stared straight into his deep, fiery eyes, lying motionless in his arms, the position intimate, her body temperature rising.

"I... I didn't, you should sleep, I won't take off your clothes anymore."

The female warrior, for the first time, spoke with a quivering tone.

Huo Tingying's thin lips curved slightly as he hugged her tighter. "Alright, then you have to stay with me."

"Mm, I'll watch over you."

Listening to the man's strong heartbeat, Yun Mu forced herself to take deep breaths to steady her own heartbeat.

That was close!

She almost couldn't control herself just now!

Gradually, their heartbeats merged into one, drifting off to sleep in the depths of the night.

For the first time in over a decade, Huo Tingying slept peacefully that night, without falling into that icy, bloody nightmare.

...

Of course, there were plenty of people who couldn't sleep soundly that night.

With the Huo and Yun families intervening, the news from the banquet was suppressed, and no media dared to spread it.

However, there were quite a few people present at the banquet that night, and by morning, the entire high society circle would likely be abuzz with the news.

Upon returning home, Yun Shuiyao was berated by Yun Tingying, who issued an ultimatum that she must reverse the situation within a week.

After all, for the daughter he had carefully cultivated for many years, Yun Tingying was still reluctant to give up so easily.

To the Yun family, Yun Shuiyao was a facade and a symbol.

Yun Shuiyao was well aware that to maintain her standing in the Yun family, she had to constantly retain her value, so she had to put aside her pride and salvage the situation.

Late at night.

Snowflakes began to drift through the sky, yet Solomon remained as prosperous as a dream, passionate and fiery, exuding the unique charm of the imperial capital.

The raucous music stimulated the nerves, and the men around, upon seeing a beauty pass by, rubbed their hands eagerly, ready to pounce.

Yun Shuiyao's gaze immediately fixed on a corner in the darkness.

There, amidst the clamor, Huo Jinzhou sat lazily on a leather sofa in a black outfit, drinking glass after glass of sullen liquor, his exclusive territory untouched by anyone daring to disturb him.

"Jinzhou, why are you drinking so much?"

Huo Jinzhou lifted his eyes as he drank, and when he saw Yun Shuiyao's hypocritical and pretentious face, he spat out coldly and disdainfully, "Scram!"

Yijue wouldn't even take her calls, let alone help her resolve her troubles.

Thus, Yun Shuiyao could only grit her teeth and once again latch onto Huo Jinzhou.

"Jinzhou, listen to my explanation. What I said at the banquet earlier wasn't from my heart. I just wanted to beat Yun Mu so badly that..."

"So you went to seduce Yijue?" Huo Jinzhou lifted his gaze, his hawk-like dark eyes brewing a storm.

Snap!

The glass in his hand shattered on command.

Suddenly, dark clouds gathered around them, and a chilling aura pervaded the air.

Yun Shuiyao's face paled slightly.

She could clearly sense that what Huo Jinzhou truly wanted to crush was her neck.

"Jin... Jinzhou..."

"Yun Shuiyao, don't think too highly of yourself, treating others as fools. You know very well what you've done. As for you, you'll never be able to beat Yun Mu."

A wave of panic surged within her.

Mixed with it were resentment and anger.

Yun Shuiyao clenched her fists, her reddened eyes brimming with tears, and choked out a question, "Jinzhou, have you stopped loving me long ago? Have you fallen in love with Yun Mu?"

Huo Jinzhou gave a cold laugh, not denying it.

His frigid eyes gleamed with a thin layer of cold light, staring straight at Yun Shuiyao.

"What right do you have to question me? Before I lose my temper, scram!"

Yun Shuiyao naturally couldn't just leave so easily.

"I won't ask then. Jinzhou, I know I've been possessed by a demon recently, doing many outrageous things. But you must believe that I love you. Our years of affection can't be fake. Can you give me another chance? I will definitely prove my love for you."

The word 'love' coming from her mouth was truly nauseating.

But Huo Jinzhou was always restrained.

His gaze toward Yun Shuiyao sank deeper into silence.

"How do you plan to prove it? Last time, you told me Huo Tingying was dead, causing me to lose my eligibility as the heir to the Huo Group. Now that Huo Tingying has barely recovered from his grave illness and can't withstand any more turmoil, if you stir up trouble again and end his life, I'm afraid Old Master will disown me and eliminate me!"

Yun Shuiyao's heart jolted.

Indeed, how could Huo Tingying, plagued by a serious illness for over two decades, be completely cured by one surgery?

If she gave him a fatal shock at this moment, he might just breathe his last.

Then, pinning the blame on Yun Mu, she would surely be doomed.

And naturally, Huo Jinzhou could regain control of the Huo Group.

"Jinzhou, rest assured. A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit; I won't act rashly anymore. Believe me, I will make sure you regain the Huo Group."

Huo Jinzhou observed Yun Shuiyao's expression without showing any change, and upon hearing her words, feigned indifference, saying, "No need. I will fight for what is mine."

Yun Shuiyao excitedly stepped forward to hold his arm, speaking with genuine emotion, "When did we become so clear-cut with each other? Jinzhou, I will always stand by your side."

Huo Jinzhou glanced at her hand on his arm and inwardly gave a cold smile.