Chapter 109 Huo Zhizhou Arrives

Chapter 109 Huo Zhizhou Arrives

Jiang Ruan was completely unaware of this. As she was about to reach the outer hall, she turned her head and asked, "You just said you had something to talk to me about. What is it?"

"This isn't the place to talk. Let's go outside later." Huo Sinian walked slowly outside, his gaze fixed on Bai Jian's direction. "Why don't you go over and say hello to your colleagues?"

Jiang Ruan said she was going to walk over.

When Bai Jian saw her, he took out his phone and sent a text message to an unaddressed number: "[Jiang Ruan and Young Master Huo have come out of the private room. Everything is fine.]"

"Sister Bai Jian." Jiang Ruan walked over in a few quick steps. "I have some things to take care of. Can I go now?"

"Aren't you going to wait for the results of the show?" Liang Xi said, glancing at Huo Sinian not far away, then quickly looked away, afraid of being discovered. "Your performance has a very high chance of winning an award, and you'll be going on stage to receive it."

Jiang Ruan paused for a moment.

So much happened tonight that her mind was completely occupied with how to deal with those people, and she even forgot about the celebration itself.

"Should we wait a little longer?" Bai Jian thought of Huo Zhizhou's instructions and decided to keep her there.

"Then I'll go out for a bit," Jiang Ruan said again, "about ten or twenty minutes."

Bai Jian considered for a moment and nodded: "Okay."

Jiang Ruan turned and left.

This sparked gossip among the crowd, who were all curious about her identity.

People like Huo Sinian are similar to Huo Zhizhou; they are both at the top of the business pyramid. You can hardly see their photos, let alone see them up close in real life, or even online.

If no one had heard President Song calling for someone, they wouldn't have known that it was the rumored eldest son of the Huo family.

"What exactly is Ruan Ruan's identity?" Liang Qi's gaze followed their backs, and she couldn't help but glance at the tall and upright Huo Sinian a few more times. "She seems to know President Huo and Young Master Huo very well."

Bai Jian remained silent.

After such a night, no matter how low-key Jiang Ruan tries to be, people will start to suspect that her identity is not simple.

Being called a friend by Miss Xue on stage, being invited to a private room for dinner by President Song, and getting so close to the eldest son of the Huo family—it doesn't make sense just because of an art exhibition.

Jiang Ruan knew this, but these things were beyond her control.

That's how it is.

Then let it be.

“Our company has an event later, so let’s talk here.” Jiang Ruan walked into the huge garden outside the hotel and continued speaking only after making sure no one was around.

"Actually, it's nothing." Huo Sinian's voice was deep and pleasant. "I just wanted to ask how you plan to handle your relationship with Zhizhou."

This time, Jiang Ruan didn't say it directly: "This is a private matter between him and me."

Seeing her aloofness and wariness, Huo Sinian wasn't angry. He simply asked her, "Do you remember what I told you last time we met?"

Jiang Ruan slightly raised her eyes.

What was Huo Zhizhou's childhood like?

"Zhi Zhou's current personality is more or less related to his childhood," Huo Sinian said directly, with a hint of helplessness in his voice. "He was not happy at all before he met you."

Jiang Ruan remained silent.

Even though Huo Sinian spoke up for her in the private room and was very gentle with her, she still couldn't trust him.

Five years into their marriage, Huo Zhizhou had told her countless times to be careful of Huo Sinian.

He wouldn't give such instructions to a simple person.

“If possible, I hope you two can have a proper talk,” Huo Sinian added.

Jiang Ruan didn't like beating around the bush, and since there was no one else around, she didn't intend to be too subtle in saying, "You and he are competitors."

In other words...

Such concern is rather strange.

“We are indeed competitors, but we are also brothers.” Huo Sinian’s thin lips parted slightly, and under the streetlight, he looked more worried than before. “It’s only natural for an older brother to worry about his younger brother.”

Jiang Ruan was still not quite convinced.

“If you had seen him before, you would know why I’m here to advise you.” Huo Sinian’s emotions were somewhat complicated. “His life has been too difficult.”

"You came to me just to talk about this?" Jiang Ruan asked.

Huo Sinian: "Yes."

He took out his phone and scrolled through it a few times, finally pulling out a photo from his album and handing it to her: "If you're still unmoved after seeing this, just pretend I never said anything, and I won't interfere in your relationship with him anymore."

When Jiang Ruan received the photo, she was somewhat shocked.

Huo Zhizhou in the picture is about sixteen or seventeen years old. He is wearing a white shirt stained with blood, his hair is drooping at the corners of his eyes, and he is sitting on the ground in a disheveled and dejected state. His eyes are empty and lifeless.

That instant.

She felt a stab to her heart.

She stopped abruptly as soon as she uttered the word "he..."

Huo Zhizhou has never liked to show his vulnerable side to her. In the five years of their marriage, he has never tried to play the victim with her. When he does act up, it's only to amuse her.

But now...

“This was when he was under seventeen.” Huo Sinian took the phone back into his hand, his tone still gentle. “I can’t tell you the specifics of what happened; it’s his secret.”

Jiang Ruan pursed her light-colored lips.

She asked him about his past, but he always brushed it off with a few words.

These things have never been mentioned.

“Zhi Zhou is a bit confused about his feelings, and I hope you can talk to him,” Huo Sinian said slowly. “In business, we are competitors, each relying on our own abilities, but privately, I hope he can have a warm and fulfilling life.”

Jiang Ruan composed herself: "You should say that to Su Anran."

Huo Sinian: "In his heart, you are more important than Su Anran."

Jiang Ruan: "?"

Jiang Ruan didn't understand why he said that.

"To verify this, I did a little test tonight." Huo Sinian held his phone in his hand, his expression returning to normal. "The result proved that my guess was correct."

Jiang Ruan was about to ask about a quiz.

Huo Sinian told her, "He should be here in a few minutes."

arrive?

A few questions arose in Jiang Ruan's mind.

Before she could get a clear answer, the sound of a motorcycle approached from afar, followed by an extremely cool motorcycle stopping not far from them, and a man with a perfect figure getting off the motorcycle.

He decisively removed his helmet, revealing his stunningly handsome face.

When Jiang Ruan saw the person's face clearly, she was stunned for a moment.

Huo Zhizhou?

"Should we talk to him?" Huo Sinian deliberately moved closer to her.

Jiang Ruan's attention was entirely on Huo Zhizhou, and she didn't notice his action. She casually replied, "There's nothing to talk about."

"Then let's go in first." Huo Sinian didn't lower his voice deliberately, speaking in a normal tone, "You should be starting the next part of the activities soon, so I won't keep you any longer."

Jiang Ruan instinctively refused.

She was certain that if she were to pass by Huo Zhizhou with Huo Sinian, she would be the one in trouble.

For your personal safety and for the peace and tranquility that follows, it's better to go separately.

However, it was too late to separate now. From the moment Huo Sinian said those words, Huo Zhizhou had already looked over here, her gaze falling on the extremely intimate figure of her and Huo Sinian.