Chapter 4: Huo Shiyan's Warning_1

"Miss Lin, the Third Master would like you two to go out,"

Huo Shiyan's competent assistant Huo Xin conveyed the intentions of Huo Shiyan.

Lin Shuying's face was deathly pale, her hand clutching Lin Shuyue's arm forcefully as she mustered a faint smile.

"Did Shiyan misunderstand something?"

"Third Master also said that he is not familiar with Miss Lin. He requests that Miss Lin refrain from making misleading comments. Furthermore, regarding Miss Lin Shuyue's remarks that our lady was born without proper upbringing, Huo Group's lawyers will soon be sending a legal letter to Miss Lin Shuyue,"

Huo Xin delivery of Huo Shiyan's words had an indifferent tone, she wondered where the Lin sisters got the confidence from, misinterpreting Third Master's indifference as indulgence.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, being ruthlessly dismissed by Huo Shiyan on the spot, Lin Shuying was unable to accept it and fled the scene, her skirts in her hand.

"Sister…" Lin Shuyue didn't dare to hesitate even for half a minute as she followed Lin Shuying out.

"Third Brother simply ignored them, but it led to their misunderstanding. Do they have some sort of delusional disorder?"

Jiang Li scorned. Everyone in Yun City knew that Lin Shuying liked Third Brother and her deliberate misleading had led people to associate her with Third Brother.

Inside the resting room, Shen Xinglan collapsed onto the sofa. Although she was worn out, she couldn't suppress her fondness for gossip.

"Uncle Three, do you really have nothing to do with Lin Shuying?"

Huo Shiyan was dangerously narrowing his eyes, his long legs stepped onto the sofa. He bolstered himself on the sofa, enclosing Shen Xinglan between himself and the sofa.

Leaning over to whisper in her ear, he lowered his voice, speaking profoundly: "I only have anything to do with you, and remember, not Uncle Three, but husband."

"..."

Shen Xinglan was blinking her beautiful big eyes. She really couldn't say the word out loud. Also, their relationship had been progressing so rapidly, she needed time to digest it.

"Brother Three, it's… done."

Jiang Li's last two words were almost swallowed. From where he stood, it seemed as though Huo Shiyan was kissing Shen Xinglan.

Jiang Li quickly left the room, on the one hand fearing being beaten by Huo Shiyan and on the other feeling embarrassed.

Shen Xinglan tried to push Huo Shiyan away, but due to the sheer difference in strength between a man and a woman, naturally, she couldn't push him away.

"Shen Xinglan, there will be plenty of time for us," Huo Shiyan gazing into Shen Xinglan's eyes, said. Her clear eyes that led one straight to her soul, were not only appealing but also enticing.

After withdrawing, Huo Shiyan turned his back to Shen Xinglan, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly, trying to calm his tumultuous emotions.

Huo Shiyan quickly composed himself, adjusting his outfit as he said, "I'll go out first. You should rest a little longer; I will come and pick you up later."

After Huo Shiyan had left, Shen Xinglan clutched her chest, feeling as though her heart was about to jump out of it.

Close contact with Huo Shiyan, fair-skinned, with a clearly defined facial features. Meeting his unfathomable and magnificently dark eye, made her heart go wild.

"Why?" Huo Huaichuan walked in, gazing at Shen Xinglan with puzzled eyes.

"What why?" Shen Xinglan's tone was indifferent, lacking the previous enthusiasm.

"Why do you want to marry Uncle Three?" Huo Huaichuan looked directly into Shen Xinglan's eyes. Did she just want to marry into the Huo Family?

"Of course it's because of you. Marrying the Third Uncle to become your aunt, so I can dominate over you. Moreover, even if Xie Weiyi enters the family in the future, she will have to pay respect to me by serving me tea and call me Aunt. By marrying Uncle Three, I will always hold the upper hand over you."

Shen Xinglan's lips curved upward into a smirk. Without the filter of a fiance, Huo Huaichuan was truly reprehensible. He wasn't even a match for one of Uncle Three's fingers.

"Xinglan, are you retaliating against me?" Huo Huaichuan's face showed clear disapproval. How could she marry someone she didn't like just to take revenge on him?

"Take revenge on you?" Shen Xinglan burst into laughter. She looked up at Huo Huaichuan; her gaze was crystal clear, which somehow put Huo Huaichuan in a panic.

"Who do you think you are, worthy enough for me to sacrifice my lifelong happiness for the sake of revenge?" Shen Xinglan spoke sarcastically. Since he had chosen Xie Weiyi, then he shouldn't interfere with her. Otherwise, it would only make her look down upon him.

The bright and piercing sarcasm of Shen Xinglan stung at Huo Huaichuan's eyes, and her words hurt even more.

Seeing Huo Huaichuan frowning, Shen Xinglan couldn't help but laugh: "Huo Huaichuan, are you regretting now?"

"No." Huo Huaichuan responded without hesitation. He did not regret. He would regret if he were to marry her.

"That's great. If you have nothing to do, please leave. I'd like to rest," Shen Xinglan said irritably. She didn't want to talk to him at the moment or even see him.

"Then you have a good rest."

Huo Huaichuan turned around and left the resting room, but saw Huo Shiyan standing outside with a gloomy face. Seeing him come out, his entire body seemed to be emanating a icy chill.

"Uncle Three." Huo Huaichuan braced himself to say hello. Everyone in Yun City either respected or feared Huo Shiyan, and he was one of those who felt both respect and fear.

"Keep your distance from her in the future, or don't blame me for being rude." Huo Shiyan warned solemnly. He had always been domineering and naturally would not allow anyone to approach his wife.

Upon hearing this, Huo Huaichuan summoned up the courage to look at Huo Shiyan and met his gaze. "Uncle Three, treat her well."

Huo Shiyan's lips curve up into a cold smirk. Of course, he would cherish his wife greatly, there was no need for Huo Huaichuan to remind him.

Marriage was a tiring business, particularly in the case of the union of two distinguished families like Shen and Huo, it was even more exhausting.

Once she returned to their new room that belonged to just the two of them, Shen Xinglan crumbled onto the bed, too tired to even lift a finger.

During the toasting ceremony, Huo Shiyan had drunk quite a bit of alcohol. At this time, like Shen Xinglan, he laid flat on the wedding bed.

"I'm never getting married again." Shen Xinglan spoke in a breathless voice. Marriage was much too exhausting.

Huo Shiyan rolled over onto his side, facing her. His exclusive fragrance wafted over, bringing along a hint of the smell of alcohol.

"Lanlan." Unlike his usual cold indifference, his tone was gentle with a tenderness that could make one's bones go soft.

"What's the matter?" Shen Xinglan turned her head to look at him, only to see him gazing at her softly, the look in his eyes captivating, like a painting.

Shen Xinglan was stunned.

Huo Shiyan also remained motionless, his expression remaining unchanged, focused and attentive. Time seemed to standstill.

"Thump, thump, thump..."

After an unknown length of time, Shen Xinglan suddenly got up and ran into the bathroom, leaving behind a hurried explanation.

"I'm going to take a bath."

Looking at the girl who ran away in a fluster, Huo Shiyan let out a soft chuckle. He now had more confidence.

After a relaxing hot bath, she was about to get up when she realised she had been so panicked before that she forgot to bring her sleepwear into the bathroom, her clothes were now wet from the water, so she could not wear it anymore.

With Shen Xinglan hesitating and not coming out, Huo Shiyan naturally knew the reason but he pretended ignorance.

Walking to the bathroom door, he called out, "Shen Xinglan, are you planning to spend the night in the bathroom?"