"Do as she says,"
Huo Shaoting said flatly to the manager without looking at him, his gaze following Rong Dai the whole time.
The manager had no choice but to have the horse brought out.
When they got to the paddock, worried something might happen, the manager called over two horse trainers, but unexpectedly the hot-blooded horse was extremely spirited and directly kicked and injured one of the trainers.
"President Huo, this horse is truly dangerous. Even the trainers can't handle it. If Mrs. Huo were to get injured..."
The manager was extremely anxious. Who in Shengjing didn't know about Mrs. Huo's prominence?
Especially now, seeing the loving couple, if something happened to her at the racetrack, they might as well close up shop.
"You're more of a scaredy cat than me, a woman. I'm the one who wants to ride this horse. I already told you the precautions more than three times. If something happens, I'll take responsibility for it myself. It has nothing to do with your racetrack. Does this set your mind at ease?"
Seeing the manager still chattering away, Rong Dai couldn't help but knit her brows and speak up impatiently.
"Understand?"
Huo Shaoting saw she was getting annoyed and swept an indifferent gaze over the manager.
The manager's face froze and he didn't dare say anything more.
"Give me the reins."
Rong Dai held out her hand to the trainer. The trainer hesitated a moment before handing over the reins.
Taking the reins in hand, Rong Dai went up and stroked the horse, then nimbly and adeptly mounted it.
Seeing her valiant bearing, Huo Shaoting couldn't conceal his smile as he too mounted his horse.
"Shaoting, dare you race me?"
Rong Dai pulled the reins taut, a confident smile on her face. She was like a shining beacon drawing eyes.
Huo Shaoting squeezed his horse's belly to ride up beside her and glanced at her mount: "Are you sure nothing will happen?"
That horse had been so fierce just now, kicking the trainer violently.
Rong Dai tilted her head slightly to look at him, yanking the reins and spurring her horse forward ahead of him.
The manager's face went deathly pale, but after watching for a while and seeing the unruly, hot-blooded horse actually docile under Rong Dai's handling, he felt relieved.
Huo Shaoting was also quite skilled at riding. He followed closely on Rong Dai's heels, watching her directing the horse with great excitement. Huo Shaoting felt his life was now complete.
After tiring themselves out riding, the couple took a break at the paddock.
The facilities at Mulan Racetrack were very comprehensive, with a hotel and restaurant, making it a great place for a vacation.
"I haven't had this much fun in a long time. Today was wonderful!"
Rong Dai came out of the bathroom, drying her hair with a towel. Her cheeks were still flushed and her delight was unconcealed in her eyes.
Hearing this, Huo Shaoting raised a brow, his voice going up a notch, "Say that again? What do you mean it's been a long time? Are you saying you haven't been happy recently?"
Rong Dai knew what he was getting at and glanced slyly at him, grumbling: "You know that's not what I meant."
Now she was behaving more and more wifely before Huo Shaoting, simply unwilling to keep up pretenses and act all proper and demure.
"How about we stay here for two more days? What do you think?"
Huo Shaoting held her, restless at the thought that she'd be away from him for months.
"What's this? Are you planning to stop going to court early from now on?"
Rong Dai looked at him smilingly, a hint of craftiness in her eyes.
Huo Shaoting just held her, not saying anything.
He'd never imagined a woman could occupy such an important place in his heart. Before her it was like nothing else mattered.
"We have plenty of time ahead. A couple days makes no difference. Let's head back early."
Seeing him silent, Rong Dai also put her arms around his waist.
By the time the couple returned to the Huo residence, dinner time had already passed, but the family had all eaten out.
Huo Shaoting didn't deal with company affairs after coming home, instead heading straight for his study.
Rong Dai had just exited the kitchen after drinking water when Mother-in-law happened to return, beaming happily.
"Mother, did something delightful happen to put you in such high spirits?"
Rong Dai very obediently said this, then went to pour a glass of water for Lu Zheng.
After changing into slippers, Lu Zheng took an envelope of cash out of her purse and handed it to Rong Dai, "This is for the quilt cover you embroidered, 50,000 in total."
Rong Dai accepted it without counting.
50,000 was far below what she had expected.
But Mother-in-law had made it very clear earlier, so of course she would have no complaints.
She just felt a bit regretful. For her embroidery, this price was dirt cheap.
But now she had no time to focus on embroidery. The new drama was about to start filming and was already generating huge buzz online.
It was a grand palace drama production. With Lu Yao and Huo Shaojie as the leads, many netizens had high hopes for the drama.
Not only was she a newcomer, but a disdained wealthy madam.
Abruptly becoming the lead, although her audition tape had leaked and some netizens acknowledged her skills, the vast majority still didn't buy it and were just waiting to laugh at her failure.
This would be a trial for her.
She didn't care about the online commentary, but she had high standards for herself to begin with.
Most importantly, she really liked this drama. Many aspects were very similar to her past life experiences.
So now her primary concern was this drama. She'd think about everything else after it finished filming.
"Thank you for your efforts."
Rong Dai obediently said this, then went to pour a glass of water for Lu Zheng.
Seeing her so sensible and considerate, and getting along well with Eldest Young Master recently, Lu Zheng felt much more at ease.
"The day after tomorrow is Old Lady Qiao's birthday. Lady Qiao really likes the quilt cover you embroidered, so she invited you to attend. Can you find time?"
Lu Zheng asked her.
Rong Dai looked at Mother-in-law. She was perceptive, naturally grasping Mother-in-law's intent.
Mother-in-law wanted to bring her along, recognizing her status, deliberately having her make an appearance at these occasions.
"Then thank you, Mother, for the chance."
Rong Dai nodded. She didn't really like these socializing opportunities, but this was an olive branch from Mother-in-law that she couldn't refuse.
As Huo Shaoting's wife, with the Huo family's power and influence in Shengjing, she might not like dealing with these things, but she couldn't remain ignorant.
"Do I need to prepare any gifts?"
She asked another question. She wasn't too clear on the etiquette of this time period, better to ask clearly.
After drinking the water, Lu Zheng set the cup on the coffee table. "No need. You're the junior generation. I've already prepared the gifts."
Rong Dai nodded, seeing Mother-in-law upstairs before bringing the cups into the kitchen and going upstairs to tell Huo Shaoting about it.
"If you run into people you don't like, you don't need to pay them any mind."
Huo Shaoting advised her. Their wedding had been very low-key at first. Even if social circles knew about it, few had seen her in person.
Now Mother was willing to take her out. He knew what this signified, and certainly wouldn't oppose it.
