Chapter 167: Wen Man, You Have to Be Humble!
.That day, Wen Man walked back from the music room.As soon as she got in the car, she received a call from Bai Wei. Bai Wei's voice was hesitant, as if she wanted to say something but held back."Aren'...The atmosphere was a bit awkward.
Wen Man knew very little about Huo Shaoting, and she was afraid he wouldn't be happy.
Unexpectedly, he didn't seem upset. Instead, he walked over to her and asked gently, "What's wrong"
Wen Man shook her head.
She gazed into his eyes, filled with complete trust.
Ho Shao-ting smiled and turned to Ho Zhen-dong, saying, "Dad, this is Wen Man!"
He gently embraced Wen Man again: "Call someone!"
Ho Chin-tung, over fifty years old, is well-maintained and from his looks, Ho Shao-ting seems to have inherited most of his features from Ho Chin-tung.
Wen Man respectfully called out, "Uncle."
Ho Chin Tung slowly went downstairs.
At this moment, Mrs. Huo also came over. Seeing her husband silent, she nudged him and said, "Your child is calling you, what airs are you putting on!"
Ho-Chun's gaze was far-seeing.
On Mingzhu's birthday, he knew Shao Ting had brought a girl back!
But that day, Shaoting didn't introduce him, so he didn't think much of it.
Unexpectedly, it actually works out!
Ho Zhen Dong's sharp eyes, scanned Wen Man up and down.
He looks pretty good, and he seems dignified...
I heard you're doing well in your career too!
Such a girl is very much liked by Ho Chung-tung, but he has always been discreet, just nodding lightly and then saying to his wife: "This is the first time she's come home during the New Year. Where's your red envelope"
Mrs. Huo gave a big red envelope.
Besides the thick wad of renminbi, there's also a small golden rabbit, heavy in the palm.
Wen Man was quite surprised.
Mrs. Huo said kindly, "You are a rabbit and this is your birth year, so get a little gold rabbit to press for luck."
Wen Man smiled faintly in thanks.
Huo Shaoting glanced at her, a smile playing on his lips. Wen Man was both annoyed and sweet at his ambiguous expression.
Huo Mingzhu, who had also played with the dog, ran in.
In the hall, only Gu Changqing was unhappy. He knew that Huo Shaoting and Wen Man's relationship was settled.
When dining, Huo Zhendong was in a good mood and drank half a catty of white liquor.
Mrs. Huo surprisingly did not stop him.
Wen Man was a little restrained at first, but Huo Shaoting took rare care of her.
"Wen Man, this soup is nourishing."
"This dish is your favorite."
……
Wen Man was originally quite moved, but when she raised her eyes, she saw Gu Changqing's sinister gaze. She then guessed Huo Shaoting's dark thoughts.
It was made for Gu Changqing!
Wen Man was both angry and annoyed, but she couldn't do anything about him.
Under the table, Huo Shaoting placed one hand on her leg and gently stroked it naturally.
From Gu Changqing's perspective, it was perfectly clear.
Wen Man pulled Huo Shaoting's hand away, but he put it back a while later and even rubbed it a few times.
She looked at him.
Huo Shaoting's eyes and eyebrows are all the marks of a mature man's charm.
He talked about stocks and gold with Huo Zhendong, showing not the slightest hint of the underhanded things he did beneath the table. Wen Man silently placed her hand over his, preventing him from going too far.
For a moment, he gently clasped her hand in his, their fingers interlacing.
Gu Changqing's face was as pale as paper.
He never knew that one day, the person he had abandoned would cause him such unbearable pain.
After a meal, drink tea.
Men talk about business and affairs of the marketplace, while women discuss personal matters.
Mrs. Huo was overjoyed.
She plans to take Wen Man and Mingzhu out later.
Have a stroll through the mall, and then casually sit at the coffee shop that my old friends often visit.
It's customary to show off your daughter-in-law during Chinese New Year, isn't it
Mrs. Huo went upstairs to change her clothes and happened to meet the maid reporting.
"Mr. Joe has arrived."
Ho Zhendong was somewhat shocked: "Jingnian Isn't he in Britain!"
During the Chinese New Year, Qiao Jingnian looked haggard and unwell.
As soon as he entered the hall, he saw Wen Man. She seemed like a daughter-in-law of the Huo family. His expression darkened, and the words he wanted to say were hard to utter.
Ho Zhen Dong ordered the servant to bring tea.
After drinking a cup of tea, Qiao Jingnian calmed down slightly.
But he still hesitated to speak, after all, Shao Ting seemed to have made up his mind... It would be too much to ask him again.
But Joan was his only daughter, he said, as hard as it was.
"Zhen Dong... Qiao An, she wants a divorce!"
She was beaten by her husband, fracturing two ribs and suffering from mental distress. I, along with Su Rong, brought her back to the city for recuperation. This marriage is definitely over, but because of his special status, I want to ask Shao Ting for help in handling this lawsuit...and to persuade Qiao An again. Perhaps he will listen to what he has to say.
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After Qiao Jingnian finished speaking, he looked at them pleadingly.
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Today is Wen Man's first official visit, and he can't make the young lady feel unwelcome.
Haworth hesitated for a long time...
However, Qiao Jingnian couldn't wait any longer.
He looked at Huo Shaoting, his eyes glistening with tears: "Shaoting, just do this for your Uncle Qiao. Your Aunt and I only have Qiao An as our daughter. If anything happened to her, her mother wouldn't be able to take the blow!"
Before Huo Shaoting could speak, Wen Man was already shivering with fear!
Ho Shaoting glanced at her.
He smiled faintly: "Uncle Joe, do you think it's appropriate for me to help with this lawsuit"
In a moment of desperation, Qiao Jingnian blurted out.
He said, "Shaoting, I know you still have feelings for Qiao An!"
The air hung heavy.
No one expected Qiao Jingnian to say such rude words in front of Wen Man.
Huo Shaoting was just about to speak when Mrs. Huo came down from the second floor.
She obviously heard, and whispered softly, "Jingnian, I understand your feelings as a parent! But Shaoting and Wenman have already confirmed their relationship. It's inappropriate for you to say that."
Joe Jingnian opened his mouth.
At this time, Huo Mingzhu also couldn't help but say: "If Qiao An wants to sue, we can just pay for it! Why does it have to be her brother who goes If Uncle Qiao talks about the favors he has given, then let Qiao An jump into the water too! My dad would definitely save her!"
……
Jo Jingnian's face was pale and he was very embarrassed.
Ho Zhen Dong scolded his daughter, "Mingzhu, apologize to Uncle Qiao!"
Huomingzhu reluctantly said sorry!
Ho Zhen Dong softened his tone and said to his old friend, "Ming Zhu is naive, Jing Nian don't take it to heart! As for the lawsuit, I will communicate well with Shao Ting. I'll let you know later!"
Jo Jingnian had no choice but to do so.
As he left, he couldn't help but look at Wen Man, his eyes filled with a hint of pleading.
Wen Man's body was still cold.
She wasn't a heartless girl, but she wasn't magnanimous enough to this extent. She could only choose not to look at Qiao Jingnian.
Qiao Jingnian couldn't help but feel disappointed.
After he left, a deathly silence fell over the hall, and everyone felt uneasy.
Ho Zhen Dong slowly finished a cup of tea.
He looked at his most proud son and Wen Man, and said: "You two come to my study with me!"
After a moment, Wen Man followed Huo Shaoting to the study on the second floor.
Obviously, Huo Zhendong's mood isn't great either!
But when he looked at Wen Man, he was gentle, his voice soft and easygoing, as if treating a family member.
"Wen Man, make a pot of tea!"
Wen Man was slightly surprised.
But she wasn't stupid. She guessed that Huo Zhendong's warmth must require her to make some sacrifices and concessions.
At this point, arguing is pointless.
Wen Man calmly steeped tea...
When Wen Man was making tea, Huo Zhendong didn't speak.
He quietly sized up the girl.
With downcast eyes and a gentle demeanor... She looks very cultured, much more so than Joanna!
Ho Zhen Dong quite likes Wen Man. Besides, he's also young and has had relationships before. He never wanted to hurt her. But Qiao Jing Nian once risked his life to save Ming Zhu's life!
This kindness is beyond repayment!
Wen Man poured tea for them, and Huo Shaoting's gaze was deep, fixed on her.
He addressed Huo Zhendong: "Dad, this isn't appropriate!"
Ho Zhen Dong made a gesture: "Shaoting, listen to me first!"
He lowered his head, gazing at the swirling tea, his expression as if lost in memories.
"Back then, when your Uncle Qiao saved Mingzhu, it wasn't a debt that had to be repaid with his entire fortune! But Shao Ting, you don't know this, your Uncle Qiao and Aunt Qiao only have Qiao An because, besides your Aunt Qiao being unable to conceive, there's another reason: your Uncle Qiao got soaked in ice water for too long that time, damaging his fertility. He can never have children again!"
Ho Shaoting and Wen Man were both shocked!
"Dad, you've never mentioned this before!"
Ho Zhen Dong smiled wryly.
Such a private matter, under normal circumstances, should not be known to others.
He sighed softly: "Your Uncle Qiao has a child who is estranged, but don't say it can't be found, even if it's found, with your Uncle Qiao's status and position, would he be willing to acknowledge him"
Ho Shao-ting remained silent.
Ho Zhen-dong smiled helplessly: "Shaoting, it's reasonable for you to help me fight this lawsuit!"
He looked at Wen Man, his tone surprisingly gentle: "Wen Man, this is a bit of an inconvenience for you! Your uncle is willing to compensate you in other ways! But rest assured, Shao Ting and Qiao An are absolutely impossible, you have to believe him."
Wen Man is not ignorant of what's good for her.
A person of Ho Zhendong's status treating her so intimately.
His attitude has already treated himself as a daughter-in-law. If she continues to obstruct him, he will appear to be lacking in decorum.
In her heart, Wen Man was reluctant.
But now, she has no other choice but to be generous!
She looked at Huo Shaoting, and he was looking at her.
After a long silence, Wen Man softly said: “I believe in him!”
Ho Zhen Dong did indeed like Wen Man very much, and he felt uncomfortable about this situation. He immediately gave Wen Man a house as a gift, but Wen Man refused it!"Anran is not a petty person.But in private, she wouldn't be so formal either. She always stayed by Huo Yunshi's side.Jing Rui's heart bled: truly, madly, deeply in love!……The third floor VIP room was...