AWB Chapter 106: Birthday Banquet, Crisis
Chapter 106: Birthday Banquet, Crisis
Everyone looked at Huo Tingchen in shock, including Rong Yu.
A man scolded a little girl until she cried and still felt proud of it?
Only Chu Ciyou understood what he meant: to show goodwill and seek praise.
But he is the cold and abstinent President Huo, how come his character collapsed?
Chu Ciyou pulled the corners of his lips in an indescribable way: "Let's go!"
"it is good."
Huo Tingchen nodded and said with grievance: [My wife doesn't praise me? Am I not doing well enough? ]
Chu Ciyou staggered and almost fell.
Rong Yu hurriedly helped her up: "Young Madam..."
"It's okay, let's go!"
Chu Ciyou calmed himself down, but quickened his pace, staying away from Huo Tingchen!
Huo Tingchen looked at her slightly panicked back and curled the corners of his lips with satisfaction.
"Mrs. Xiao Huo."
Suddenly, someone blocked their way.
It was actually Lu Jie.
At this time, he should be holding a funeral for Lu Song, so why would he be in the mall?
"Mrs. Xiao Huo, I'm here to return something."
Lu Jie smiled politely and took out an old letter from his pocket.
"I found this among my eldest brother's belongings. Maybe you need it."
Could it be related to Li Yujiang?
Chu Ciyou took it and asked doubtfully, "What's written inside?"
"I don't know. I didn't look at it." Lu Jie said, "Lawyer Li's name was written on the envelope. It might be related to you, so I sent it here."
Chu Ciyou took a closer look and saw three small words written on the lower right corner of the envelope: "Li Yujiang".
But due to the passage of time, the handwriting has become so faint that it is almost invisible.
"Don't be nervous, Mrs. Huo, we are friends." Lu Jie looked at the woman in front of him.
He already knew her: the future mistress of the Lu family, his eldest sister-in-law.
But when I heard from her again, she had become Mrs. Xiao Huo and had exposed the scandal between Lu Song and Chu Yanran.
Thanks to her change of identity, he, an illegitimate son who was not tolerated by his stepmother, suddenly received help from the Huo family and returned to Jingcheng to inherit the Lu family.
"Lu Jie, thank you. But our cooperation has ended." Chu Ciyou frowned slightly and decided to draw a clear line with Lu Jie.
Before Lu Song died, she asked Lu Jie to hold Mrs. Lu back and stopped paying for Lu Song's medical expenses.
At that time, Lu Jie agreed without saying anything and didn't even ask the reason.
If this matter gets out, it will be bad for her and the Huo family's reputation. Maybe Huo Tingchen will be jealous!
"Mrs. Xiao Huo, have we ever worked together?" Lu Jie asked with a smile.
Chu Ciyou looked at him in surprise.
Lu Jie had already passed her and walked towards Huo Tingchen: "Mr. Huo."
"Mr. Lu." Huo Tingchen nodded coldly, "Are you done with the housework?"
"Almost. In a few days, my father will officially announce that I will take over the Lu Corporation. I would like to thank Mr. Huo. The Lu family is willing to serve Mr. Huo in the future."
Lu Jie's expression was extremely serious, unlike the relaxed look he had when facing Chu Ciyou.
Chu Ciyou asked Rong Yu in a low voice: "Sister Rong, do you know what's going on?"
"Mr. Lu was brought back to Jingcheng by Mr. Huo. Thanks to Mr. Huo's help, we are where we are today." Rong Yu said.
Chu Ciyou was stunned: "Huo Tingchen...why do you do this?"
"Of course it's for you, Madam!" Rong Yu smiled.
Chu Ciyou was stunned.
I always thought that Lu Jie had the opportunity to take over because Lu Song lost the land in the eastern suburbs and his ability was questioned by his father.
I didn't expect that Huo Tingchen was the one behind the scenes!
Is it because she hates Lu Song?
"Wife, don't you want to read the contents of the letter?" Huo Tingchen drove his wheelchair over, but Lu Jie had left without him noticing.
Chu Ciyou collected his thoughts and opened the letter.
"Brother Li, I won't go back. Please tell them that I'm dead and there's no need to look for me anymore. As for Xiaoyou, if her future husband treats her well, don't mention me anymore. If she's not doing well, tell her the truth."
Just a few words can reveal the hidden secret.
Chu Ci's eyes turned red with worry, and he said in a trembling voice: "This, was written by my mother..."
"Have you seen her handwriting?" Huo Tingchen asked.
"No, it's just a hunch..." Chu Ci was very worried and sad, "This must be left by my mother. She wrote it like this, it must be very dangerous..."
"Li Yujiang knows a lot."
Huo Tingchen pondered, his long eyebrows gathered together.
The "truth" that Yao An talked about was definitely not the jade hairpin, so, what did she want to express?
"I must find Li Yujiang!" Chu Ciyou gritted his teeth.
However, there was no clue about the murderer and she didn't know where to start looking.
"Don't worry, I'm watching. There will be results." Huo Tingchen took her hand and patted her to comfort her.
"Thanks……"
Chu Ciyou choked up and it took him a while to calm down.
Thinking that she still had to rely on Huo Tingchen to find Li Yujiang, she felt that she should be nicer to him in the future.
What if he learns from her and goes on strike when he's unhappy...
"Huo Tingchen, do you want to buy new clothes?" Chu Ciyou stopped in front of a men's clothing store and asked.
Huo Tingchen sank unhappily: "What did you call me?"
"Huo Tingchen..."
"Ok?"
"husband!"
Chu Ciyou changed his words swiftly.
As long as he is happy, you can call him not only husband but also ancestor!
"What? I didn't hear you clearly."
"Hubby! Husband, do you want to buy new clothes?"
Huo Tingchen raised the corners of his mouth with satisfaction: "Then buy it!"
"You choose and I pay." Chu Ciyou said.
Huo Tingchen had never worn clothes given by a woman since he became an adult. He picked a few pieces readily, and finally the two of them returned with a full load.
…………
The next day was Mrs. Huo’s 80th birthday.
The birthday banquet was held in the old house and hosted by the first wife, Li Huilan.
It is said to be an old house, but in fact it is the property of Huo Tingchen's father in his early years. Later, Huo Jianzhong passed away, and Mrs. Huo forced Qin Rufang to transfer the property rights to Huo Jianshu.
Now Qin Rufang brings her son and daughter-in-law home and rings the doorbell!
"Oh, your sister-in-law is here? Please come in." Li Huilan was all smiles, acting like a true host.
"Where's mom?" Qin Rufang asked.
"Miss Sheng is here, mom is here to greet her." Li Huilan said, then looked at Chu Ciyou, "You can go to the living room to accompany Miss Sheng!"
Chu Ciyou refused without hesitation: "I won't go."
"Chu Ciyou." Li Huilan frowned, "Here comes a guest, you have to entertain him well."
"It's enough to have my aunt entertain us. I want to accompany my husband." Chu Ciyou's hand was always supporting Huo Tingchen's wheelchair.
This is the territory of the eldest wife, and Huo Tingchen coming here is like a sheep walking into a tiger's mouth.
At first she didn't approve of his coming, but Huo Tingchen insisted on coming, so she had to ask Rong Yu and the bodyguard to follow him closely, just in case.
"Oh, a lady from a noble family speaks so corny?" Li Huilan glanced at Huo Tingchen with disdain.
Humph, just a cripple!
After today, there will no longer be Huo Tingchen in the world!
"My aunt doesn't understand how young couples get along." Huo Tingchen said in a light tone, "Wife, let's go to the fragrant tree to bask in the sun."
"it is good."
Chu Ciyou pushed Huo Tingchen away.
Li Huilan wanted to say something else, but Qin Rufang pulled her aside and said, "Sister-in-law, I'll help you entertain the guests. Xiaoyou is not familiar with this place, so don't make things difficult for her."
Li Huilan kept in mind Huo Tinghai's instructions: Chu Ciyou and Huo Tingchen must be separated.
While no one was paying attention, she handed a pot of tea to the housekeeper: "Send it to the young master and young mistress of the second house, and tell them that Qin Rufang prepared it for them."
"Yes."