Chapter 228: Chapter 226: The Domineering Tyrant with Intense Possessiveness

In H City while attending Jin University, Jiayi enrolled in quite a few interest classes.

Aside from Taekwondo, there was Sword Dao, so she could pose with swords and guns, displaying a few tricks.

Little did she expect that these skills would come in handy now!

So, it does seem rather useful to have a variety of skills.

At this moment, her plump lips curved up, resembling ripe strawberries, as she stubbornly defended herself word by word.

He squinted his deep eyes, "Then, I believe you have also seen clearly in the script that most of your character’s fight scenes will have a stunt double, including wire work. I’ve arranged a special stunt actor for you. You just need to recite a few lines for the drama scenes."

There’s no need for her to playact as a swordswoman at home, okay?

She nodded, "I know. But for certain poses and such, I still need to strike them myself, to look like someone who practices martial arts. Since Director Ye chose me, I can’t let his movie look bad."

Huo Zhenyang was speechless. He playfully pinched her cheek, "You really are dedicated. What about on my end, shouldn’t you consider being a bit more dedicated too?"

Jiayi understood what he was implying and her face turned crimson in an instant.

Fortunately, at this moment, Huo Zhenyang’s cellphone rang inappropriately.

Jiayi seized the chance to scoot away a few centimeters, "Then you should take the call first...".

"Hello, who is this?" The man picked up the call, his voice displeased. His large hand slipped and pulled her closer into his arms, creating an ambiguous posture, while he continued to talk on the phone without letting her leave.

Jiayi could only be held in his embrace, staring eagerly as he spoke on the phone.

Because they were so close, Jiayi could clearly hear the voice from the phone.

It was Jian Meiyi’s usual coquettish tone, "...Huo Shao, it’s Meiyi."

Huo Zhenyang glanced down at the little creature in his arms, well aware that she could hear the voice from the phone. His lips involuntarily lifted, the displeasure in his eyes quickly subsiding, as he put on a slight smile on purpose, "Oh, what’s the matter?"

His tone was extremely gentle.

On the other end of the call, Jian Meiyi, finding Huo Zhenyang’s tone unexpectedly kind, became emboldened.

The woman’s tone, were it not through a call, sounded as if she was about to cling onto him, soft and aggrieved, "Last time, Director Ye mentioned wanting to replace me as the lead actress in Demon-slaying Chronicle, I wonder how it’s going now? Huo Shao, you have to stand up for me."

Oh right, Jiayi’s eyelids twitched. That night of the premiere, Ye Yongning intended to replace Jian Meiyi, and Jian Meiyi was not at ease.

She had to call her "financier" urgently to seek comfort, support, and kisses.

Huo Zhenyang’s gaze flickered, and invisibly, he glanced at Jiayi. This little fiancee of his, hearing the butterflies and bees on the phone cooing at her man, had no reaction at all?

His lips curled with a hint of coldness, yet his voice became even more gentle, "What, hasn’t Lin’s assistant called Steve? Your position as the lead actress is very secure."

When Ye Yongning received the call from Lin Zixun and learned that Huo Shao had agreed for Jiayi to star in Demon-slaying Chronicle, he hadn’t even had time to be happy when he heard that Huo Shao wouldn’t let Jiayi play the lead role of Hua Yao, and was disappointed for a good while.

Nevertheless, Ye Yongning eventually compromised.

Huo Shao had allowed his woman to perform at all, which was already good; he could not ask for too much.

Therefore, the role of the lead actress still fell to the initially intended Jian Meiyi.

On the other end of the line, Jian Meiyi breathed a sigh of relief, "I thought Huo Shao was really going to let your fiancee do it."

He looked indifferently at the Little Kitten in his arms, who was still motionless, a glint in his eyes, "She’s also in the film, but as a supporting character. You are the lead actress."

Pfft, is this supposed to be fun? Does he think she would be jealous of Jian Meiyi’s lead actress status? Jiayi pouted her lips.

"Really?" Jian Meiyi was overjoyed, her voice becoming even more charming and alluring, "Huo Shao also thinks I’m more suitable, right?"

"You are indeed better suited for the role of the lead actress," the man’s voice teased.

Jian Meiyi became even more excited. Huo Zhenyang really had a special fondness for her, far surpassing how he treated Jiayi.

If Huo Zhenyang had not let Jiayi participate in the performance, she might have thought that he did not want his fiancée to be in the limelight, showing even more affection for Jiayi.

But since Jiayi was also performing, and could only play a supporting role beneath her own, it proved that in Huo Zhenyang’s eyes, she was definitely more important than that little girl.

The woman’s voice became even more coquettish, "Mr. Huo really has an eye for talent, I will certainly not let down Mr. Huo’s expectations."

Jiayi genuinely felt an indescribable pity for Jian Meiyi at the other end of the phone.

Little did she know, this glamorous leading role was, in Huo Zhenyang’s eyes, the very role in the play he most wanted to avoid.

If Huo Zhenyang truly considered Jian Meiyi his woman, he would never have let her play the lead.

Of course, his attitude towards her was probably just because she bore the title of his fiancée.

To put it bluntly, this man was just a possessive and domineering tyrant.

She took a deep breath and couldn’t help but raise her eyes to glance at Huo Zhenyang.

On the phone, Jian Meiyi seemed to sense a slight noise from the girl on this end, "Mr. Huo, is someone there with you?"

Huo Zhenyang wickedly glanced at Jiayi, hugged the boneless little kitten in his arms tighter, and deliberately misinterpreted Jian Meiyi’s words, "No one’s here, what about you? Do you want to come over? I’m at Huo Garden."

Jian Meiyi couldn’t believe her own ears; hadn’t she been waiting for such a day for so long? "Really, Mr. Huo? Can I come to Huo Garden?"

He tilted his lips crookedly, "Unless you’re busy and can’t make it."

Has this man had enough of his games?

Her fists clenched involuntarily.

They were flirting with each other; did they expect her to just listen in?

But with a slight struggle, she was pressed down even more firmly by him, ending up even closer to him, completely unable to break free.

"I’m not busy; I can come over anytime!" Jian Meiyi said hurriedly, then cooed seductively, "Wait for me, Mr. Huo. I’ll go take a shower and change my clothes before I come over." 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Mr. Huo actually took the initiative to invite her over, an unprecedented first. Even if there were urgent matters, she’d have to put them off!

Maybe today she could finally win over this idol of hers!

Huo Zhenyang continued to tease her, "Why take a shower? Isn’t it the same if you come over here and shower?"

"Mr. Huo, you’re so naughty, you’re making me embarrassed," Jian Meiyi’s voice was so shy it could wring out water.

...

Finally, Jiayi’s heart stirred slightly, not sure what she was feeling.

It was like inadvertently drinking lemon juice, sour and unpleasant.

She had always told herself that her return with him was only because of the task she shouldered.

For the Liang Family, for Su Yan, and to prove herself against Mu Qingran, she had returned to this place.

Compared to this, she would have much preferred to stay in H City, living a carefree life.

Even at this moment, that’s what she thought, dreaming that one day she would find her family, reclaim her identity, break away from his stronghold, from the palm of his hand, unfettered by him, and become an independent individual, a bird free to spread its wings and soar.

But why, when she saw him flirting with another woman, why, when she saw that woman about to come over and frolic with him, did her heart still...

Feel as if tiny needles were pricking at it, bit by bit?