Chapter 289: 291 now? (3)_1
Feeling her tension, Huo Jinnan glanced sideways, his gaze lingering deeply on Che Huan as it swept across her face.
Che Huan, holding her breath, sat there, not daring to look at him.
The more he remained silent, the more nervous she became, watching their reflections on the lake surface, secretly annoyed at herself for being so dumb. Why would she ask such a question?
Thinking about those scenes in novels and movies when the male protagonist suddenly turns cold, her breathing became erratic.
After what seemed like an eternity, there was no sound at all, only the chirping of birds around them could be heard.
The pleasant atmosphere had been ruined just like that!
Was this digging her own grave?
Che Huan asked herself, biting her lip hard.
After watching her for a while, Huo Jinnan turned her face towards him and blew a puff of smoke on her cheek.
A crisp scent of tobacco swept over her instantly, and without warning, Che Huan choked on it.
The next second, the man’s thin lips sealed hers.
He didn’t know how long the kiss lasted, but when he parted his lips, the flavor of tobacco lingered between them.
Che Huan, with flushed features, looked at Huo Jinnan. She had asked him a question, he hadn’t answered, and then he did this—what was he implying?
Huo Jinnan gazed at Che Huan and said softly, "I have not seen two faces that look so alike."
Not seen?
So it wasn’t what she thought?
Unable to face Huo Jinnan, Che Huan felt her little secret was easily exposed!
Huo Jinnan glanced at his watch, "Hungry?"
Che Huan nodded.
Huo Jinnan stood up and reached out his hand to Che Huan.
After a moment’s hesitation, Che Huan took the initiative and placed her hand in his palm.
Huo Jinnan gripped it and pulled her to her feet, and they walked together towards where their car was parked.
They casually picked a farmhouse to have lunch. By the time they returned to Li City, it was already past two in the afternoon.
Instead of going back to the hotel, Huo Jinnan took her to a purchased house, where they slept for two hours before celebrating Qin Shaojin in the evening.
Qin Shaojin raised his glass to Huo Jinnan and Che Huan, "Leave the rest to Du Bin."
Huo Jinnan grunted in response, picking up the tall glass and gulping it down.
Che Huan didn’t make a sound; just as she was about to drink, Huo Jinnan had already set down his glass and grabbed her wrist.
Putting down the somewhat cold red wine, he looked at the waiter, "Bring a hot drink."
Qin Shaojin, sitting opposite, caressed the delicate stem of his glass with his slender fingers, a hint of amusement flickering in his eyes. It seemed Brother Huo could also show tender care for ladies.
He guessed that if this went out, even Yu Zimu and the others would hardly believe it.
Watching Che Huan, Du Bin commented, "Brother Huo truly knows how to treat ladies with tenderness, sister-in-law is indeed fortunate."
"..."
Che Huan smiled at Du Bin with a blushing face, feeling the word "sister-in-law" warm her heart!
Qin Shaojin, who had to drive, only drank a small cup.
After seeing him off, Huo Jinnan took Che Huan back to the hotel, just in time to run into Wen Nuan in the hallway.
Wen Nuan glanced at Huo Jinnan and sweetly called him "brother-in-law."
Huo Jinnan smiled faintly, "Went out alone?"
Wen Nuan nodded, sounding a bit aggrieved, "My aunt is still angry, my dad won’t let me go to the hospital, and I’m bored being alone."
Suddenly remembering their pet dog, she turned towards Che Huan and Huo Jinnan, "Why haven’t I seen Tuan Zhang these past few days? When you two go out next time, could you leave Tuan Zhang with me?"
Huo Jinnan approached Room 308’s door, lightly swiped the room card, and Tuan Zhang, who had been pent up for several days, burst out from inside, woefully nibbling at Huo Jinnan’s pant leg and wagging his tail as he leaned towards Che Huan.
Looking at Tuan Zhang, Che Huan remembered the pitiful way the little guy had been bullied and couldn’t help but give him a big hug.
Tuan Zhang hugged Che Huan tightly, affectionately rubbing his paws on her shoulders, exactly like a big, oily bear.
Huo Jinnan stood to the side, frowning slightly, "Tuan Zhang."
