Jiayi couldn’t help but wonder, "Auntie Li, what did he go out to do today?"

Auntie Li whispered, "The old master’s health has improved lately, the American doctors have permitted him to travel long distances by air. A few days ago, the young master contacted America, asking the old master to come to Yunling. Today, it seems he was arranging the hotel in Yunling for the old master to stay next week. However... none of the household servants know about this, I only heard it from George."

Huo Tianpei is coming to Yunling?

Jiayi seems to have guessed something; it must be related to his efforts to reclaim the corporation. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

He secretly arranged for Huo Tianpei to come to Yunling, obviously not wanting Huo Zhenxuan to know.

It seems like a storm is brewing on the horizon.

But no matter what, she believes that the person who will return triumphantly in the end must be him.

She didn’t continue to ask anything.

Auntie Li prepared to help her wash and change her clothes following Huo Zhenyang’s instructions before he left.

These daily routines were still something Jiayi was not accustomed to having others help with.

Her legs weren’t completely disabled; she just needed to be a bit careful.

She said she could manage on her own, then slowly walked to the bathroom to wash up and went to the dressing room to open the wardrobe.

In the wardrobe, just overnight, a row of clothes and shoes had been added.

From outer garments such as wool coats and windbreakers to smaller items like underwear and socks.

Some of the tags were still attached, clearly new purchases.

From the style to the color, and even the brand, it was all in Huo Zhenyang’s preferred style.

A few months ago, she and he signed a divorce agreement, and not long after she left the detention center to return to Green Island Garden, she had Lawyer Yang collect some of her personal belongings left behind at Disheng, including her intimate apparel and some frequently worn outerwear.

Last night, she remembered the dressing room seemed empty, not nearly filled with so many clothes.

So, it must have been him who ordered people to buy these new items this morning and brought them to Huo Mansion.

Indeed, Auntie Li, who had been following behind her the whole time, said with a smile: "The young master arranged these for you, just had the assistant deliver them this morning, see if you like them. The clothes at Green Island Garden can just be left there, no need to move them back and forth."

Jiayi didn’t say much, just hummed in acknowledgment, picked a set of clothes, and changed out of her pajamas.

That man’s taste was always impeccable, from the style to the fabric, not only suiting her temperament but also comfortable.

The size was neither too large nor too small, just perfect.

Even, he knew her figure better than she knew it herself.

Seeing her dressed and ready, Auntie Li prepared to bring up breakfast: "Breakfast is downstairs, I’ll bring it up for you."

However, Jiayi said, "It’s okay, I’ll go downstairs to eat. Staying in the room all the time is quite uncomfortable."

Huo Zhenyang treated her like a disabled person at the villa, always carrying her no matter what she wanted to do or where she wanted to go, she couldn’t even touch the ground. Now that he is not home, it’s a good opportunity for her to move around.

Auntie Li always indulged her, and hearing her say this, didn’t insist further, accompanying her downstairs.

At the dining table, Qiao Yongyong was looking at news on a tablet while munching on bacon toast, and when she saw Jiayi coming downstairs, she greeted, "Hi, Miss Chu. You’re up."

Jiayi also smiled, nodded, and sat opposite her.

She had only met Qiao Yongyong a few times and was still very unfamiliar with her. Even though she knew Qiao was here to help, they didn’t have much to talk about. Jiayi was a slow warmer and didn’t like to force intimacy in conversation with people she was not very familiar with, she just quietly ate her breakfast, occasionally raising her face to exchange a few words with Qiao Yongyong.

But Qiao Yongyong was obviously more forward, seeing that Jiayi didn’t talk much to her, she simply moved her dishes and pulled her chair closer to sit tightly next to Jiayi.

At first glance, they looked just like affectionate sisters.

Jiayi paused with her knife and fork and looked at her.

But Qiao Yongyong, as if not noticing her gaze, enthusiastically added a slice of bacon to her plate and poured milk into her not-full cup: "Your foot hasn’t healed yet, and you have to deal with the King of Hell every day, better nourish yourself well. By the way, how about letting someone make some pig trotters tonight, it’s like nourishing the body with its shape."

"Thank you for your concern, Miss Qiao."

"Why be so formal? Just call me Yongyong."

Jiayi finally couldn’t help but laugh: "Miss Qiao, is there something you wanted to talk about?"

Qiao Yongyong, finding her more forthright than expected, curled her red lips: "Actually, it’s nothing serious, I just wanted to make friends with Miss Chu."

No effort is expended without some motive, seeking friendship? That’s even more suspicious.

Jiayi didn’t feel her social circle had anything common or attractive with this Mafia Gang lady, and chuckled: "The most important thing in friendship is honesty."

Qiao Yongyong slightly taken aback, edged closer to her: "Alright alright. I just wanted to know a bit more about Brother Yixiao, Miss Chu grew up with him, just tell me anything casually when you’re free, like what color he likes, what dishes he prefers, what kind of girl he dislikes most... I won’t mind at all!"

The address was already ’Brother Yixiao’.

Jiayi was dumbfounded.

Seeing Jiayi not speaking, Qiao Yongyong got somewhat displeased: "Haven’t you already rejected Brother Yixiao? You don’t want to keep a foot in both camps, right? Let me tell you, it feels great to have options, but the chances of falling into the water are also quite high."

Jiayi, treating her words as child’s play, wasn’t offended and smiled: "I just feel, Miss Qiao, you might have already investigated about him quite thoroughly, do you still need me to tell you more?"

Qiao Yongyong responded confidently: "The basic details I know, his sun sign is Aries and his moon sign is Scorpio. Such a man, very driven professionally, capable of achieving a lot no matter what he does. On the surface, it seems very open-minded and normal and sunny, but deep down he’s very persistent, whatever matter or person he decides on, he goes all in. However, as for personal matters, I have no clue, so I still need Miss Chu to tell me more."

Jiayi laughed, but her smile slightly solidified.

Although Qiao Yongyong didn’t seem very reliable, she at least seemed serious about Brother Yixiao.

Brother Yixiao left the organization for her and stayed in Yunling.

Yet she not only rejected Brother Yixiao’s proposal, but now has also moved back to Disheng...

If Brother Yixiao could find some emotional reliance, it might not be a bad thing after all.

For her, it might also be somewhat comforting.

Facing Qiao Yongyong’s request, she suddenly didn’t refuse.

*

After breakfast.

Jiayi sat on the sofa in the living room, holding her laptop, working on the costume design drafts.

She definitely couldn’t go to the bridal shop now.

But she was concerned about leaving the drama team’s work unattended.

For now, she could only revise the drafts and send them back to the shop, anything else could be handled over the phone.

Seeing that Jiayi hadn’t refused at the dining table, Qiao Yongyong also sat down next to her, holding a tablet, seemingly browsing online, but actually had ulterior motives, occasionally asking about Nie Yixiao.

Jiayi occasionally responded.

While they were talking, footsteps and a servant’s voice came from the entrance: "Mr. Nie has arrived."