Rong Dai took a deep breath to calm herself down. Fortunately, it was a woman. If it had been a man, she really wouldn't have known how to handle this situation.
"Some things have happened recently that I can't talk about over the phone. Let's discuss it when you get back," she said.
Even though it was a woman, she couldn't let her guard down.
Based on the information from earlier, whenever Little Sister and Little Brother Huo sent things to the original owner, she would take everything and sell it off. That must be how the items ended up in this woman's hands.
Especially those words in the messages—they were simply outrageous!
Just what was the original owner thinking?
From her interactions over this time, although they had been nerve-wracking, she could sense that the Huo family had good upbringing.
The only thing to blame was the original owner's many problems, which made the Huo family lose trust and patience in her.
Although those items were worthless to the Huo family, they represented thoughtfulness.
But not only did the original owner not appreciate that thoughtfulness, she wantonly trampled on it. Anyone would be disgusted by that, right?
"Alright, I'll listen to your explanation when I get back," Rong Dai said.
Over the phone, the woman's tone had abruptly turned 180 degrees, becoming a bit overbearing.
Rong Dai was puzzled, but she didn't have time to analyze it further. She hurriedly hung up the phone and turned it off completely, just to be safe.
When she came out of the shower, Huo Shao Ting was leaning against the bed reading a book, dressed in loungewear.
He wore a pair of silver-rimmed glasses. His features were sharp like they had been chiseled, masculine yet cold. His hair was still damp from his shower, with a few strands falling onto his forehead.
He looked so quiet like this, his temperament especially charming.
Rong Dai was startled for a moment. She hurriedly wrapped her loungewear tightly around herself.
She wasn't used to the undergarments that women wore in this time period. She was only wearing a robe, and had just remembered that there was a man in the bedroom when she came out.
"Um... I'll just sleep on the couch. You should sleep early too," Rong Dai said softly when she saw him look up. She immediately averted her gaze and started heading for the couch.
"Come here," Huo Shao Ting said coolly, glancing at her briefly before taking out his grandmother's WeChat from his bedside table and handing it to her.
"If Granny sees us like this, do you think she'll believe we're husband and wife?"
Rong Dai was at a loss for words. Hesitating, she still walked over.
Huo Shao Ting slid over accordingly, his expression impassive.
Seeing how cold he was, Rong Dai felt a bit annoyed with herself. If he really lacked female company, there would be plenty of women throwing themselves at him. What was she being so modest for? It wasn't as if she had no experience.
With this thought, the burden and estrangement in her heart dissipated.
Huo Shao Ting was also a bit surprised that she was so cooperative. He stretched out an arm for her to lean on.
Although they were husband and wife, this was the first time they had been in such close contact with each other. For a moment, both their breaths stalled slightly.
As soon as the video call connected, they saw Granny still looking lively and vigorous, enjoying delicacies with several old ladies.
"Granny," Rong Dai said sweetly, leaning her head slightly on his shoulder due to the pressure.
Although they were both wearing silk robes, the fabric was thin. Leaning on him like this, she could still feel his warmth.
Rong Dai was extremely awkward. Her whole body was tense. One of her legs had even started to tingle and go numb.
But Granny was very happy to see them leaning against each other, eyes shining brightly.
"Shao Ting, you're not young anymore either. While Rong Rong is still young, you should hurry and have a child. It will help her body recover sooner too. I just want to see my great-grandchild before I die. Shao Jie has no sense of responsibility—can't count on him. I'm relying on you two."
Facing Granny's urging them to have a child, Rong Dai was thoroughly embarrassed. She was only focused on talking to Granny and had forgotten that she was wearing just the thin robe.
Her slender, fair neck and chest were also snowy white, exuding allure.
Huo Shao Ting's gaze wasn't on the phone but lowered to look at her. Seeing this dazzling expanse of white, his throat tightened inexplicably and he felt parched. A certain part of his body even reacted.
But Rong Dai didn't notice. After finishing her conversation with Granny, she immediately relaxed with relief, forgetting that she had been tense.
With this sudden movement, her numb body slumped toward Huo Shao Ting uncontrollably.
Two unbelievable soft mounds pressed against his firm chest, and they both froze in that instant!
Rong Dai was extremely embarrassed. Due to her awkwardness, her cheeks flushed slightly red, looking especially tempting under the warm yellow lamplight.
She was like a pink rosebud on the verge of blooming, awaiting a destined person to pluck her.
She wanted to get up, but her numb body wouldn't listen to her will. The more she struggled, the more awkward it became.
Huo Shao Ting was also somewhat at a loss due to this sudden accident, his body's intense reaction making him very uncomfortable.
"I...I didn't mean to. My body just went numb," Rong Dai quickly explained when she saw him frown, thinking he was unhappy.
Bang!
Right after she finished speaking, the bedroom door suddenly opened!
Rong Dai was startled. She turned to look and saw Huo Shao Ting's gaze darken. He reached out to grasp her head and turn it back.
"Mother, what are you trying to do so late?" Huo Shao Ting asked coolly, looking at Lu Zheng standing furiously yet bewildered in the doorway. His tone contained a hint of cold sarcasm.
Lu Zheng never expected to see them in such a position. Her old face couldn't help but fall. Although furious inside, she suppressed her anger and said heavily, "Continue. We'll talk tomorrow."
After speaking, she slammed the door shut.
The bedroom became extremely quiet. Rong Dai's expression was painfully awkward. She wasn't an innocent young girl unaware of worldly matters. Leaning so intimately against Huo Shao Ting like this, anyone seeing it would think in that direction.
She had to keep her body tensed while also wanting to pull away, but her numb body simply wouldn't obey her will.
With a thud, her head crashed into Huo Shao Ting's chest again, dazing her completely!
"S-sorry, I..." Rong Dai wished she could dig a hole and bury herself!
This man had a first-class physique. His refreshing scent was even a bit intoxicating. She could even clearly hear his strong, powerful heartbeat.
"You sleep on the bed," Huo Shao Ting said deeply after inhaling heavily several times. His body's clamoring made him feel on the verge of explosion. This was a sensation he had never experienced before.
Especially with Rong Dai's struggles, the intimacy with just a thin layer of clothing separating them drove him crazy. He didn't doubt his own self-control, but this kind of intense physiological reaction wasn't something he could control.
Rong Dai only felt her head sink lightly into the soft mattress. Huo Shao Ting had already gotten up from the bed and headed for the couch.
