Chapter 1053: Chapter 1053: Now We Live Not Just for Ourselves
Huo Yanzhao was about to speak, but He Jingyao lowered his eyes and took another sip of hot tea, refusing to meet his gaze.
Huo Yanzhao felt a bit helpless. He rubbed his brow and gave a bitter smile, "Jingyao, I’m sorry."
He Jingyao placed the cup on the coffee table, his tone calm, "When did you come back?"
"This morning. My first stop after getting off the plane was here."
"Under a different identity?"
"...Yes."
"In the past few months, how many people have been helping you in secret?"
"About four or five, they were all my past patients." Huo Yanzhao explained, his expression a bit gloomy, "I... didn’t want it to be like this, just afraid of what if..."
He Jingyao had been looking for him, and Huo Yanzhao knew it very well.
He also knew that even if he was unfortunately infected, there would be no discord between them.
Precisely because of this, Huo Yanzhao hoped to bear everything on his own.
"Is everything okay now?" He Jingyao asked in a deep voice.
"Mm." Huo Yanzhao gave a faint smile, "Considerably fortunate."
Only at this moment did He Jingyao’s expression finally soften.
Since Huo Yanzhao was fine, there was nothing to begrudge for his own fruitless efforts.
"Why did you only come back now? Did something happen?" He Jingyao asked sharply, "It’s been almost four months."
Huo Yanzhao thought for a moment, knowing he couldn’t hide it, and nodded, "That’s right, I did encounter some things. When I was about to come back, I was... targeted by people from the Base."
He Jingyao’s gaze darkened, "Because of me?"
"That possibility can’t be ruled out. After the severe setback they suffered in Z Country, they’re bound to bear a grudge. Unable to deal with you, they discovered me alone in H Country, so they targeted me." Huo Yanzhao analyzed, "It’s also possible they just purely needed me."
He Jingyao’s expression turned cold, "These cancers..."
"Ning Ruixin is from the Marine Corps. With her around, there’s no chance for Base people to infiltrate, so you don’t need to worry." Huo Yanzhao smiled, "Anyway, I’m fine. Don’t clash with them again on impulse."
He Jingyao chuckled, "Back then, I had no other choice. I’m just a businessman. These dangerous tasks have nothing to do with me."
As he spoke, He Jingyao’s gaze fell on Xiaobao.
Huo Yanzhao noticed his gaze and instinctively looked over as well.
The pure smiles of the two children softened his heart.
"Jingyao, we don’t just live for ourselves anymore." He suddenly spoke, "We no longer have the luxury for impulsiveness."
He Jingyao raised an eyebrow, smiling lightly, "I’ve always been calm, unlike you and Yanhui during your adolescent phase."
Huo Yanzhao felt a bit stifled, giving him a half-annoyed look.
"One more thing." He Jingyao thought for a moment, "You said you were targeted by people from the Base, so couldn’t come back for a while... how did you get away?"
"You might not believe it if I tell you." Huo Yanzhao teased, smiling mysteriously.
"Was it Ruan Tianqi?" He Jingyao raised an eyebrow.
Huo Yanzhao was taken aback, "How did you know?"
"He called me today, saying he’ll send me a big gift. Looks like this big gift is you." He Jingyao’s smile was unreadable, "This favor... I’m afraid I’ll have to accept."
"I know you’re not getting along with Shengkang at the moment, so you don’t need to worry about it. This favor, if it’s to be repaid, should be repaid by me." Huo Yanzhao said.
