Chapter 128: Agreeing to Meet

Chapter 128: Agreeing to Meet

By the time they returned to the old residence, it was already dusk.

A maid stepped forward to help Yun Mu carry the chest containing medical books back to their room.

Old Master Huo immediately recognized that chest as Huo Tingying's mother's legacy.

Could it be that this young man had entrusted everything his mother left behind to Yun Mu?

Does that mean he has finally resolved the issues from his past?

Old Master Huo felt a mix of excitement and relief, his smile towards Yun Mu growing even more benevolent.

"Did you enjoy your private time last night? Have you used any of the things I prepared for the two of you?" His words were somewhat inappropriate for his age.

Yun Mu cleared her throat, about to speak, but Huo Tingying in his wheelchair interjected, "What things? I didn't see anything. Did Yun Mu keep them because she didn't like them?"

Yun Mu was speechless.

"Yun Mu, did you not like them? Next time, I'll choose a different style..."

"No, Grandpa, we don't need them." Yun Mu shot a glare at Huo Tingying, worried that Old Master Huo might come up with something else, she quickly emphasized, "We really don't need them."

Don't need them?

Old Master Huo suddenly thought of something, looking at Huo Tingying.

Could it be that Tingying's health is still not good...

Huo Tingying's face darkened, "It's clearly that you don't want to use them."

Yun Mu gritted her teeth, what does this man want?

But Old Master Huo instantly understood.

It wasn't that Tingying couldn't perform; it was that Yun Mu was unwilling.

Seems like if he wants to hold his great-grandson sooner, he still has work to do.

Fortunately, he was prepared.

"Take these two tickets to the concert."

Yun Mu took them, puzzled, "Grandpa, are you asking me and Tingying to attend a concert? Why?"

She could play music herself if she wanted to listen, couldn't she?

"Of course, consider it a celebration of Tingying's recovery and new lease on life. I've also booked dinner and a hot spring hotel for you. Continue your private time tomorrow night," Old Master Huo smiled unusually kindly and sincerely.

"Grandpa, we don't..."

"I agree, Yun Mu and I will go."

Just as Yun Mu was about to refuse, Huo Tingying readily accepted.

"Alright, you two lovebirds have fun." Old Master Huo left, satisfied with a smile.

Yun Mu was a bit confused.

"Why did you agree to Grandpa?"

Huo Tingying looked at her coldly, "I want to attend the concert."

"If you want to hear music, I can play it for you at home. It'll sound much better than those masters."

"I also want to soak in the hot springs."

"What's so good about soaking? Don't you have a phobia of germs? How dirty are public hot springs."

Huo Tingying's thin lips pressed into a line, his jaw tensing.

His eyes were filled with coldness.

"So you're that repulsed by going out alone with me? Even though we're contractual spouses, shouldn't you have some sense of contract?"

"What are you shouting for? Do you want Grandpa to hear?" Yun Mu quickly glanced around.

Huo Tingying snorted coldly, "I didn't say anything to a third party, why are you nervous?"

Yun Mu was taken aback.

To a third party, could it be that he overheard what she said to the old maid this morning in the villa?

"Huo Tingying, I..."

Just as Yun Mu was about to explain, Huo Tingying wheeled away, not looking back.

Is this man angry?

Why is he angry? Could it be that he doesn't like hearing her say that they're just contractual spouses?

After pondering it over, Yun Mu raised an eyebrow and smiled.

This man must truly be head over heels for her.

...

Entering the study, Huo Tingying's phone rang at this moment.

Seeing the caller ID, Huo Tingying hung up directly.

But Yun Shuiyao was persistent, making four consecutive calls.

On the fifth attempt, Huo Tingying pressed the button to answer.

Yun Shuiyao didn't expect him to actually pick up; she quickly said, "President Yi, you finally answered my call. About what happened at the banquet yesterday, you..."

Huo Tingying opened his computer with one hand and cut her off, "Second Miss Yun, I'm not that fool, Huo Jinzhou, who would fall for your trap so easily."

Yun Shuiyao was taken aback; the last shred of hope in her heart was shattered.

She took a deep breath, her hoarse voice tinged with tears, "President Yi, it seems you will never believe my feelings for you. But it's alright, I also know that you don't truly care about Yun Mu..."

"If that's all you have to say, I think I can hang up now."

Listening to the man's cold and indifferent voice, Yun Shuiyao gripped her phone tightly, her fingertips turning white.

She took a deep breath and clicked send on the email on her computer.

"President Yi, the woman in your heart is someone else, isn't she?"

In an instant, Huo Tingying's computer signaled a new email.

Without hesitation, he opened it, and at first glance, his pupils constricted sharply.

After a moment, his voice came through: "Where did you get this pattern?"

The new email contained a photo, the pattern on which was very familiar to Huo Tingying.

It was identical to the design on the jade pendant of the girl on the train.

Yun Shuiyao's eyes flickered, confirming that she held a trump card in her hand.

But naturally, she couldn't tell him that she had merely had this pattern stolen.

"It seems President Yi really cares about that woman and hasn't given up searching for her yet. What do you think would happen if I told Yun Mu this news?"

"Don't dare!"

"I indeed don't dare. Tomorrow night at eight, Gaya Hotel. If President Yi wants to know more about that mysterious woman, come as scheduled."

Gaya Hotel?

What a coincidence, it was precisely the hot spring hotel that Old Master had booked for him and Yun Mu.

Huo Tingying narrowed his handsome eyes slightly, the corners of his thin lips curling slightly, "Alright."

Surprised by how readily he agreed, Yun Shuiyao felt a twinge of bitterness in her heart.

He must truly be deeply in love with that woman.

But that was fine, at least that slut Yun Mu hadn't won either. Thinking this way, she felt much better.

"Alright, see you tomorrow night."

Huo Tingying pursed his thin lips and said, "Yun Shuiyao, I'm not a patient person, don't play games with me."

Yun Shuiyao's pupils suddenly widened—had he noticed something?

Impossible!

She maintained her composure, "I've said it, I don't dare."

Then, she quickly hung up the call.

Huo Tingying opened and enlarged the pattern on the email, his expression slightly concentrated.

Did Yun Shuiyao really have information on the whereabouts of that girl, or was she just trying to play tricks?

But judging from her tone earlier, she should still not know who that mysterious girl truly was...

"Knock knock—"

The sound of knocking on the door echoed.

Huo Tingying raised his eyes.

At the study's door, the "mysterious girl" leaned against it striking a seductive pose, her eyes lightly lifted, her mature voice sounded, "I thought about it just now, since you're so eager to go on a date with me, this lady will grant your wish. Come pick me up at Imperial Capital University at three in the afternoon."

With that, she walked away with queen-like strides.

"..."

Huo Tingying suddenly chuckled.

What was this woman up to?