Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot-Chapter 761 - 467 Tentatively showing affection, honey mixed with oil (2 updates)
In the Huo Family’s living room, Huo Zheng, who lacked eloquence, still ended up with Jiang Jinsang initiating the conversation.
"Uncle and Auntie, how long will you be staying in Beijing? I don’t know if you can attend Wanwan and my wedding?"
"When will the banquet be held?" Huo Zheng pondered. He would definitely make time to attend Tang Wan’s wedding, as the Tang Family members would surely come to Beijing, and since Shen Shuci only had a few relatives, it was still important to maintain good relations with them.
"We haven’t decided yet, we definitely need to wait until Wanwan’s health stabilizes, and we also need to discuss with my father-in-law." The Jiang Family had already started preparing to propose marriage in Pingjiang. If not for the incident with the Liang Family, it would have already been concluded.
"Let us know when you have a date set, we will coordinate our schedules."
...
Meanwhile, in the backyard, where the green plum blossoms were already fading, Shen Shuci, dressed in a skirt today, obviously couldn’t ride a horse. The two could only walk in the woods, with the people from the Huo Family hidden around the corner, watching.
How come these two have been walking for so long, and there’s no movement at all?
Are they engaging in a Platonic romance?
Since that rainy night, this was the first time the two met again, and their relationship had subtly changed. At the moment, it seemed neither knew how to break the silence.
Shen Shuci, however, could clearly feel the heat in the gaze of the person beside her...
The spring and autumn in Beijing are very short. Nearing noon and basking in the sunlight, it was already somewhat uncomfortably warm. Shen Shuci felt increasingly restless under his gaze, her heart pounding uncontrollably, with a strange sense of helplessness washing over her.
It was not until their hands brushed unintentionally, the warmth from the back of his hand was just like his gaze...
Hot enough to scorch.
The slightest touch of skin felt like a rush of electricity that momentarily numbed her entire arm, and Shen Shuci instinctively drew back her hand.
Huo Qinqi had intended to take the opportunity to grab her hand, but when he saw her withdraw, he pursed his lips tightly, his features growing even more stern, inevitably feeling a sense of disappointment in his heart.
Ever since that night when Shen Shuci took the initiative to kiss him, his heart couldn’t describe the mixture of feelings... 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚
The wild fire spread, growing, and his eagerness to see her became unbearable.
Shen Shuci’s withdrawal of her hand had been entirely instinctive, and only after the fact did she feel a bit annoyed.
"Uh... your thermos is still at my place."
"Mm."
"How long will you be able to stay in Beijing this time?"
"I’m not sure yet." Huo Qinqi spoke the truth.
"Right, I left Huo Chichi at the pet store at the entrance of the housing complex. You might be staying at Wanwan’s place recently, so when you have time, go pick it up."
"Okay."
...
The two of them walked further and further into the depths of the woods, until the trees obscured their figures, making the people from the Huo Family a little anxious.
They sent a message with their mobile phone: [The target has left the line of sight.]
At this moment, the red-haired young man sitting in the car frowned slightly, [Follow them!]
[It’s risky to be exposed.]
[Then find a way to hide yourself!] The young man was getting anxious; he wanted to know what would happen next.
[I dare not.] The Huo Family members spoke honestly; they truly dared not do it, for if Huo Qinqi found out they were passing information to the outside again, they would undoubtedly meet a very ugly end. Once Shen Shuci left, they would be trained to death.
Fuming, he cursed, "A bunch of cowards; can’t even handle the smallest tasks."
The person beside him laughed, "If you’re so capable, go supervise big brother yourself, but be careful he doesn’t sic a dog on you."
"..."
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At this moment, Shen Shuci and Huo Qinqi had walked even deeper into the woods. Apart from the occasional whinny of horses, there was only the rustling sound of wind through the leaves and branches.
Shen Shuci was still dwelling on the earlier incident when she had withdrawn her hand, remembering the advice Ruan Mengxi had given her before she left.
Be proactive!
Need to interact... must make a move.
In all matters, Shen Shuci was not one to be passive, because from a young age she was used to not wanting others to pity her. She could only continue to pretend, making others think she was tough, displaying a maturity beyond her years. When it came to handling emotions, she truly was clueless.
Her peripheral vision glanced at the person beside her, landing on his hand. Tentatively, she moved closer...
As their hands seemed to unintentionally brush against each other, Huo Qinqi was about to reach out and take her hand when Shen Shuci suddenly took the initiative.
Tentatively, with cautious care...
She gently reached out and took hold of his hand. Compared to his, her hand was very small, obviously unable to completely envelop his, but as she clenched his palm, it was Huo Qinqi who turned his hand and firmly entwined his fingers with hers.
His palm was burning, scorchingly hot.
They remained silent, yet the heat radiating from his palm slowly scorched hers, the warmth spreading up her arm, bit by bit eroding her heartbeat.
Huo Qinqi glanced back slightly.
"What are you looking at..." Also at a loss for words, Shen Shuci followed his gaze.
