Chapter 681 Are you two bots?

Chapter 681 Are you two bots?

Huo Zhizhou gave a faint "hmm".

On the way to the airport, Huo Zhizhou kept looking out the window, his mind filled with the scene of reuniting with Jiang Ruan and Sui Sui.

It's been so long since we last met.

I wonder what kind of look Ruan Ruan will give him.

Disgust, rejection, or a little bit of longing?

Or you could treat him as if you didn't know him well, like a complete stranger.

Amidst a jumble of thoughts, Huo Zhizhou's heart churned, overwhelmed by a complex mix of emotions.

"Have you made the restaurant reservation?" Huo Zhizhou asked, still worried.

"The reservation has been made as you instructed. The restaurant's dishes suit Miss Jiang and the young master's tastes," Jiang Yu replied from the passenger seat. "We can go directly there after picking them up from the airport later."

Huo Zhizhou: "Mm."

Jiang Yu: "Should we book a hotel for Miss Jiang and the young master?"

Lin Bei, who was driving, glanced at him.

She seemed surprised that he would ask such a stupid question.

The boss misses Miss Jiang terribly.

How could we possibly let her stay in a hotel?

"Book it." Huo Zhizhou's dark eyes flashed with mixed emotions as he said this, but he suppressed them all in the end. "If she doesn't want to stay at my place, then take her there."

From a personal perspective.

He wanted Jiang Ruan and Sui Sui to stay with him.

He wanted to be with her, to see her all the time, but he couldn't be too selfish, he couldn't impose his own ideas on her, and he couldn't repeat the mistakes he had made before.

"Are you stupid? Miss Jiang has come to see you, and you still don't know how to cherish this opportunity." Lin Bei, who was in the driver's seat, spoke up. "If you ask me, you should arrange for Miss Jiang and the young master to stay at your place, and visit her whenever you have time, and chat with her about her recent situation."

Huo Zhizhou remained silent.

He would have done the same thing in the past.

But now, he doesn't want to pressure her anymore.

“Miss Jiang is handling Mrs. Jiang’s case, so why don’t you talk to her about the case?” Lin Bei racked his brains to get them to spend more time together. “Use the case as an example to give Miss Jiang some examples so that she can do better in this industry.”

“Lin Bei’s words may be somewhat presumptuous, but they make sense,” Assistant Jiang in the passenger seat spoke up. “What do you think…”

Huo Zhizhou's gaze was still fixed on the receding scenery outside the window: "We'll see."

After that.

A long silence fell among them.

They arrived at the airport half an hour later.

While waiting, Huo Zhizhou frequently checked his watch.

"Miss Jiang and her group won't arrive for a while. You can rest for a bit first," Assistant Jiang said. "Relax and you'll feel better when they arrive."

Huo Zhizhou: "I'm fine."

Lin Bei: "But your expression suggests that something's wrong."

Huo Zhizhou: "?"

Huo Zhizhou looked at Jiang Yu: "Do I look terrible?"

“A little.” Assistant Jiang answered seriously, without lying, “Compared to my previous condition, it’s like I’ve been up for two or three nights straight, and I don’t have much energy.”

Huo Zhizhou's mood became heavy.

Even if you eat well and take good care of yourself these few days.

However, after suffering losses for so long, it still couldn't be restored to its best state.

"That's good too. When Miss Jiang sees this later, she'll know how hard you've been these past few days," Lin Bei said deliberately. "Maybe she'll soften her heart and stay."

Huo Zhizhou didn't want Jiang Ruan to be soft-hearted.

All he wanted was for Jiang Ruan to stay willingly, to simply want to stay.

Rather than because of those external factors.

"Would you like your makeup touched up?" Assistant Jiang asked. "A little touch-up will make you look better."

"Makeup can't change the eyes." Lin Bei said directly, "Judging from the BOSS's current state, his eyes are obviously not as energetic as before, and he looks rather weak."

Assistant Jiang: "..."

Although it's the truth.

But isn't your statement a bit too direct?

"If Sui Sui asks, just say that I stayed up for several nights to finish my work so that I could have fun with him." Huo Zhizhou casually made up a few excuses.

Jiang Ruan knew her own situation and had nothing to hide.

As for Sui Sui, he knew that Jiang Ruan had told him half-truths and half-lies. Since he didn't know the truth, he might as well lie to her again.

Jiang, Special Assistant: "Okay."

During their conversation.

Time flies.

Jiang Ruan and her group came out shortly afterward.

She walked in the middle with Sui Sui and Huo Sinian, while Mo Mo and Huo Sinian's secretary Ye walked behind. Jiang Ruan did not notice that Huo Zhizhou was waiting for her ahead. At this moment, she was asking Sui Sui about the situation.

There had been turbulence on the plane for about ten minutes, and Sui Sui wasn't feeling well.

"How are you feeling now?" Although the doctor on the plane had treated her, Jiang Ruan couldn't help but worry. "Is there anything else that's bothering you? Should we find a hotel to rest first?"

"It's okay, Mommy," Sui Sui said. "I feel much better now."

Jiang Ruan: "Really?"

Sui Sui nodded: "Mm!"

Jiang Ruan rubbed his head: "If you feel uncomfortable, tell Mommy right away. Don't force yourself to be okay."

Sui Sui's eyes crinkled into a smile: "Okay!"

The two had just finished talking.

Huo Sinian, who was standing next to him, spoke up: "Huo Zhizhou has arrived."

Jiang Ruan: "?"

Sui Sui: "?"

The two were puzzled at first, then followed his gaze.

The moment she looked up, her gaze met that of Huo Zhizhou, who was standing not far away.

Jiang Ruan knew that Huo Zhizhou had not been doing well lately and that his health was poor, but seeing him so thin still stirred up some complicated emotions in her chest.

She cares about what happened before.

But I also hope he stays healthy.

"Huh?" Sui Sui drawled out the last syllable, staring at Huo Zhizhou as she walked forward.

Jiang Ruan composed herself, lowered her eyes, and asked, "What's wrong?"

Sui Sui glanced at Huo Zhizhou, then at her own mother, and finally just said, "It's nothing."

He thought his dad was pretty good at it.

You do look rather haggard.

How come I never noticed he had this talent before?

"We've arrived," Huo Zhizhou said, uttering a nonsensical remark.

Jiang Ruan: "Mm."

Huo Zhizhou: "Are you tired?"

Jiang Ruan: "It's alright."

Huo Zhizhou: "Shall we eat first or rest first?"

Jiang Ruan: "It's up to you to decide."

Listening to their conversation, the rest of the people looked at them with subtle expressions. Huo Sinian was even more direct, saying bluntly, "Are you two bots? Talk to me like that."

Huo Zhizhou ignored him, not even giving him a glance.

Assistant Jiang was about to speak.

Huo Sinian glanced at his watch and said to Huo Zhizhou, "I have something to do, so I won't disturb your reunion. I'll come to see you again tomorrow."

Huo Zhizhou looked at him.

His eyes asked: What do you want with me?

Huo Sinian pushed up his glasses: Of course, there should be payment.

A flicker of emotion crossed Huo Zhizhou's dark eyes.

Huo Sinian spoke to him silently: If it weren't for me, would Jiang Ruan have come looking for you? You can see her?

Huo Zhizhou wanted to refute.

But he didn't speak.

If Huo Sinian hadn't called Jiang Ruan, and hadn't revealed his secrets to her, Jiang Ruan wouldn't have contacted him, much less come over.

He was also unable to eat due to emotional distress.

I'm afraid now...