### Chapter 308: Life in the Fishing Village

### Chapter 308: Life in the Fishing Village

Ever since Yun Mu arrived at this small fishing village, she seemed to have transformed into a different person. Her face was filled with more smiles, and her spirits seemed much higher.

She changed into a simple set of home clothes and enthusiastically prepared dinner in the kitchen. "Do you prefer braised fish or steamed fish?"

Huo Tingying leaned lazily against the door frame, watching her busy figure. "Whichever you like."

"Then let's do braised. I love spicy food."

Yun Mu was making several dishes on her own, a bit flustered. She glanced at Huo Tingying, who was leisurely standing by the door, and said, "Go get me a bowl from that cabinet over there. I don't have enough room for my fish soup."

Huo Tingying got up and walked towards the cabinet in the corner of the kitchen.

The cabinet was made of fine wood, and the bowls inside were all exquisite porcelain, likely part of Grandpa Yun's private collection. His eyes scanned the interior, preparing to take the blue-and-white porcelain bowl at the back.

But as soon as he picked it up, his expression changed.

The pattern carved on the cabinet behind the blue-and-white porcelain bowl was almost identical to the one on Yun Mu's jade pendant.

He looked around the wooden house, noting its rustic yet unique decor. It appeared to be over a hundred years old but was well-preserved.

Yun Mu knew nothing about architecture and didn't notice anything unusual. But Huo Tingying could tell at a glance that the structure of this wooden house was different from other houses; it was probably not built by people from the capital.

"What are you dawdling for? Just grab any bowl."

Yun Mu started urging him. Huo Tingying put the blue-and-white porcelain bowl back, took a white porcelain bowl instead, and asked casually, "Does Grandpa Yun know you're here in this wooden house?"

"No, I got the key from Yun Heshu. He said Grandpa Yun hasn't come here for vacation in years and doesn't allow them to visit either. He probably doesn't want to be reminded of Yun Xiaoshan."

There might be more to it than that.

This house likely contains many secrets of the Yun family.

Huo Tingying looked at the busy girl and didn't want her to continue investigating anything related to the Southern Mystic Continent.

"We rarely get to see the sea. Let's go out tomorrow and enjoy it. Staying indoors is boring."

"Sounds good." Yun Mu was excited and about to speak when a voice came from outside the door.

"Oh, is that the little girl from the Yun family? You've grown so much!" Aunt Zhang passed by with her basket, peeked inside, and smiled warmly. "You look so beautiful, just like a little beauty since childhood!"

Yun Mu looked at Aunt Zhang outside the door, trying hard to recall her from Yun Xiaoshan's memories. She hesitated and said, "Are you Aunt Zhang? When I was four, you gave me a lollipop."

"Yes, yes! Miss Yun has a good memory." The villagers in the fishing village were very warm and familiar. Aunt Zhang entered the house with her basket and said, "Miss Yun, these vegetables are fresh from the field. Try them."

"Thank you, Aunt Zhang. I won't refuse."

As Aunt Zhang was about to leave, she saw Huo Tingying and paused, asking, "Miss Yun, who is this?"

Yun Mu turned around, looked at the handsome man under the light, her eyes sparkling, and said crisply, "He's my husband, surnamed Huo."

Husband...

A hint of a smile slowly spread across Huo Tingying's face.

"So he's your husband, Mr. Huo. He's really handsome! I won't disturb your vacation. I'll leave now." Aunt Zhang smiled and left.

Huo Tingying raised an eyebrow and looked at Yun Mu with a deep gaze. "Husband? Did you forget to add 'ex-' before it?"

Yun Mu coughed awkwardly and said stubbornly, "If I say he's my ex-husband and bring him here for a vacation, what would the villagers think of me?"

Huo Tingying chuckled. "When we signed the divorce papers, you were so decisive. Now why are you so hesitant?"

Yun Mu glared at him. "How dare you say that! You were the one who cheated first!"

Huo Tingying immediately rushed over. "Who cheated? If you can't speak properly, then don't!"

"You dare to deny it? Don't think I didn't notice how A'Ling looked at me this afternoon, as if I were the third party!"

"Th... " Huo Tingying grabbed the woman in front of him, pulling her into his arms. As his hand touched her smooth skin, he felt a surge of desire, his gaze darkening. "Yun Mu, when I was with you, I never had another woman, and I never cheated! My relationship with A'Ling isn't what you think!"

Yun Mu's heart stirred, and she looked up, pressing him. "Then tell me, what is your relationship with her? Is she really the mysterious woman you've been looking for?"

If he could hide his illness from me, could his relationship with A'Ling also be a lie?

Huo Tingying looked down at the girl in his arms and asked, "Do you really not know who the mysterious woman I've been searching for is?"

"A'Ling?"

Huo Tingying felt a knot in his chest, wanting to slap some sense into her!

Yun Mu struggled in his arms. "Tell me, what is your relationship with A'Ling? Have you always liked her and not me... hmm..."

Huo Tingying's gaze darkened, and he kissed her luscious red lips.

Yun Mu gasped softly, accidentally knocking over a porcelain bowl on the stove in her fluster.

She tried to turn away, but the man held her tighter, capturing her lips in a punishing kiss.

...

Just as they were deeply engaged in their kiss, laughter came from outside the door.

"Oh, we really came at the wrong time. These two are so sweet!"

They immediately broke apart and looked towards the door.

A group of aunties and grandmothers had gathered outside, staring curiously at the couple inside.

"Mom Zhang just said that Miss Yun is back, and she brought a stunningly handsome husband with her. We rushed over to see the excitement, but who would have thought... hahaha..."

"Don't be shy, you two lovebirds, carry on. We just came to see Mr. Huo!"

The two of them exchanged a glance, both speechless.

It seemed that after Aunt Zhang went back, she couldn't help but spread the news that Yun Mu had brought a husband back to the village, and now everyone had come to see what was happening.

Even with her thick skin, Yun Mu was feeling a bit embarrassed now.

"Cough... Aunties and grandmas, would you like to come in and sit down?"

"No, no! It's late, we don't want to disturb your business!"

"We just came to see Miss Yun and Mr. Huo and to bring you some dried fish and fresh produce."

"That's right. Old Mr. Yun did us a great favor back then, and now it's our turn to repay him."

"You two carry on!"

With that, they left the vegetables and dried fish behind and left with big smiles.

Left alone, the two of them looked at each other, feeling extremely awkward.