During her days at Huo Garden, Jiayi had been sharing a bed with him every night.

Even if he came back late into the night, she would sometimes wake up and feel him wrapping his arms around her waist from behind.

So, this man was definitely well aware of whether her sleep quality was good or not.

But... did she really snore? No way? Her face turned slightly feverish as she tried hard to remember.

Seeing her cheeks flush, Huo Zhenyang changed his tone and continued:

"I asked my secretary to prepare some university materials, all top universities in G City. In a while, you can look at them on the computer; if there’s one you like, note it down, and I will have my secretary handle the admission process for you."

She snapped back to attention, suddenly surprised: "You want me to study in G City?"

He shrugged: "You’ve studied half your major at Jin University, do you want to just waste all that?"

In truth, when Jiayi returned to G City with him, she had been prepared to be confined at home all day.

This man, having seen her run away once and now brought back, probably wouldn’t let her go out on her own again anytime soon.

But he—was he actually concerned about her studies?

"No, I don’t want to waste it, and I want to keep studying." She said weakly without hesitation.

His thin lips curved slightly: "Then that’s settled. Once you’ve made your choice, send the information to my secretary. You can ask George to take you to look around the school, and then you can register. I only have one condition."

Worried he might change his mind, she asked: "What condition?"

Perhaps nervous, her small frame leaned forward a few centimeters, gazing at him with puppy-like eyes full of anticipation.

She drew closer to him without realizing it.

The fragrant scent of the girl hit him, and he felt a slight restlessness. Raising a shallow smile on his lips, he said: "You must commute from home."

Not staying on campus, but returning home every day?

She wasn’t too surprised; he probably wouldn’t let her stay in a dorm anyway.

If she were in a dorm, how could he...?

This requirement was quite minimal, not really an issue; Jiayi nodded without hesitation: "Okay."

He was afraid if she moved any closer, he would scoop her up into his arms and take her to his room, but looking at her tired little face, he eventually managed to suppress the heat within him, stroking her hair a bit sternly: "Study hard."

She paused, feeling an uncle-niece vibe; at this moment she seemed like a budding flower he was carefully cultivating.

——**——

That afternoon, Mu Derun left Huo Garden and returned to his dog kennel-like rental room—tiny and dark.

The moment he climbed the stairs, he saw several large characters sprayed with red paint on the iron door:

Pay back what you owe!

We’ll chop your whole family!

If you don’t pay, it’s blood for money!

The blood-red letters were startling and harrowing.

He swallowed hard, quickly unlocked the door, and went in.

The gambling debts he accumulated outside were so numerous he had lost count, always hiding from debt collectors and unsure how many places he had moved to.

To think, they had found his place again...

Luckily, he wasn’t home; otherwise, he would probably have been beaten up again.

It looked like he needed to move immediately!

But he couldn’t even afford the rent here, so where could he go?

That damned unfilial daughter, not even giving him a penny!

Mu Derun, like a dead pig, drowned his sorrows in alcohol on the sofa and passed out.

When he woke up, the sky had already darkened.

His stomach grumbled, and as usual, he went out to buy dinner.

Just outside the alley of the rental housing, crossing the street and turning left at the third shop, there was a noodle shop that was cheap and served generous portions.

Mu Derun, with little money in his pocket, usually settled his dinner at this noodle shop.

He had just stepped out of the alley and saw the green light turn on. Mu Derun crossed the zebra crossing, thinking the van would stop. He didn’t halt his steps until he realized that the van, not slowing down at all, was heading straight for him!

Fortunately, his reflexes were sharp, and he ducked, rolling to the side of the road—

The van had nearly hit someone but didn’t seem to have any intention of stopping, speeding off at over a hundred miles per hour!

Mu Derun, in pain, got up. The car window opened, and a burly man with a face full of flesh sat in the driver’s seat looking out the window!

If he wasn’t mistaken, there was a sinister smile on the driver’s face!

Mu Derun froze, watching the van fly out of sight, realizing that the van’s intention had been clear—it was out to kill him! 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

But who could it be?

It couldn’t possibly be his creditors!

Those creditors would at most scare him, beat him up, but they wouldn’t want him dead. If he died, they would never get their money back!

Apart from that, Mu Derun had no feuds with anyone else!

So who could it be...

Mu Derun’s eyes lit up, instantly understanding who it was—Mu Qingran’s threat from the morning echoed in his ears!

She had said she’d have someone break his legs and silence him with poison if he kept talking.

She also said she’d rather pay someone to take care of him than to give him any money!

His face turned the color of liver, and he kicked the wall furiously:

"Damn it, that damned girl! Not giving me money is one thing, but she even wants to harm her own father! Fine, if you’re ruthless, I’ll be unrighteous!"

————×————

The second young master of the Huo Family’s wedding was held at Shenghua Grand Hotel.

Shenghua Grand Hotel was the venue for G City’s socialites and celebrities.

Although it was conducted discreetly, with media declined, no matter how low-profile it was, the wedding of a Huo family member still attracted many high-society politicians, elites, and well-known families.

Today, Mu Qingran was dressed in a specially made fluffy wedding gown with many layers, which was quite heavy, just to conceal her almost due pregnancy.

In the resting room behind the banquet hall.

Because Mu Qingran’s pregnant body was not convenient, and just in case, Acai was still following her today to take care of her at all times.

Midway, Mu Qingran felt thirsty and wanted to drink some hot water. Acai went with the bridesmaids to the tea room to prepare the hot water.

Only Mu Qingran was left in the resting room. After a while, she heard the door, and someone came in.

"Acai, why are you so slow..."

Mu Qingran turned around, her words cut off mid-sentence, her eyes widened in shock—it wasn’t Acai but Mu Derun!

"What are you doing here!? Get out!"

Mu Derun, looking at his daughter, radiant today, had a chilling look on his face that could freeze flies dead.

She was about to live a life of luxury as the young madam of the greatest household in G City, yet she wouldn’t give him a penny, and she was even cruel enough to try to kill her father!

Mu Derun snorted, "Ha, my dear daughter is getting married, the biggest event of her life, how could I not come! I’ll give you one last chance, one million, if you give it to me today, I’ll forget everything, and I’ll be out of your hair."

Mu Qingran was unfazed by his threat, scoffing coldly, "I’ve said it before, if you threaten me again, watch how I treat you! If you want to stay alive, don’t bother me! You know I belong to the Huo family now. With just a word from me, you have no idea how many people below would do things for me!"