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Marry a Rich Old Man - Chapter 50

Published at 5th of January 2024 09:59:22 AM


Chapter 50

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Hastily making way for the other to enter the bathroom, but the other looked at him with a complex expression and showed no intention of going in.

An Wuyang was calculating in his mind. If this man got angry because of his poor performance today, he would quit and prepare to go home.

As soon as this thought occurred to An Wuyang, his expression darkened. After all, avoiding problems was not his life motto.

He felt the need for a proper communication, “Um…”

Before he could finish his sentence, Huo Yunchuan stretched out his long arm and pulled the young man, who was close at hand, into his arms, saying, “I’m sorry.”

An Wuyang was instantly dumbfounded, his chin resting on the other’s broad shoulder. He had to tiptoe to be more comfortable, or else even breathing became difficult, “It’s okay.”

It seemed that this person didn’t blame him, which was fine.

Being born with those conditions wasn’t his fault.

“They don’t dislike you,” Huo Yunchuan hugged the emotionally low-spirited An Wuyang tightly and sighed, “You’ll understand in the future.”

An Wuyang blinked, wanting to nod, but found that the space for chin movement was limited. It was better to come out of Mr. Huo’s arms first before speaking.

He said, “Please let me go first.”

Holding each other like this was not elegant. In case Huo Yunchuan’s parents saw it, it would probably leave an impression of being frivolous and impudent.

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Huo Yunchuan let go of An Wuyang, his deep and dark eyes scrutinizing him. Seeing that An Wuyang’s complexion was fine, he continued, “Don’t overthink it.”

Actually, An Wuyang really hadn’t overthought it; these were just facts.

He said calmly, “I haven’t overthought it.” Then he turned around and comforted An Wuyang, “Are you too nervous? It’s normal to be a bit formal on the first meeting.”

To make Huo Yunchuan believe him, An Wuyang waved the comb in his hand and smiled casually.

Huo Yunchuan felt a tightness in his chest but couldn’t explain why.

He just felt that something was off; this wasn’t the feeling before his parents and grandfather arrived.

He liked it when An Wuyang relied on him a bit, even if it meant being willful and throwing tantrums.

In the silent moment, An Wuyang glanced in the direction of the restaurant and said, “Stop dawdling; everyone is waiting for us to eat.”

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Since Huo Yunchuan didn’t need to use the bathroom, An Wuyang decided to go in and fix his hair.

Looking in the mirror, he found that his hair was indeed messy, damaging his image.

Two minutes later, An Wuyang and Huo Yunchuan appeared in the restaurant, one after the other.

“Come, come, come, here are the shrimp that Wuyang likes the most. Put it here.” Aunt Zhang’s voice forcefully interrupted. She deliberately arranged the last dish this way.

After all, she had been watching over this child for several days. The atmosphere in the living room just now, where people surrounded and questioned him, could only be truly understood through personal experience.

An Wuyang said, “Thank you, Aunt Zhang.”

Observing him closely, those who had observed the small teenager found that he seemed to have calmed down after leaving for a while, not as tense as before.

“Turns out Wuyang likes shrimp. Then eat more.” Mrs. Zhang personally picked up a pair of shrimp and placed them on a separate plate next to An Wuyang’s rice bowl.

An Wuyang was a bit surprised and then expressed his thanks, “Thank you.”

Mrs. Zhang was about to say something when she saw her son putting on disposable gloves and starting to peel shrimp.

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A few seconds later, the shrimp meat was peeled, dipped in sauce, and placed in the neighboring bowl.

The actions were so skillful, as if they had been experienced countless times.

An Wuyang didn’t need to look up to know that this scene was too conspicuous, and everyone at the table could see it.

He remained composed, picked up the nearby gloves, and calmly peeled the two shrimp that Mrs. Zhang had handed over. One shrimp was placed in Huo Yunchuan’s bowl, and the other was put in his own.

Those watching them smiled, and some even felt a bit envious. This kind of relationship was too good.

Huo Yunchuan stared at the shrimp in his bowl, his eyes deepening with a sense of happiness.

Mr. Huo chuckled twice, “Grandpa also likes shrimp. Wuyang, can you peel two for Grandpa?”

The two grandchildren showed mutual affection, and the old man wanted to join in the fun.

“Of course.” It was just peeling shrimp; these little things weren’t difficult.

An Wuyang calmly went to work. If it were other requests or something technical, he might not be able to do it.

The young gentlemen at the table said, “Oh, those of us without someone to pamper us will do it ourselves.”

With their banter, the atmosphere at the dining table suddenly became lively.

The elders smiled, appearing to enjoy it immensely.

To be honest, they were all busy people, rarely having everyone together like this throughout the year.

As Huo Yunchuan said, how could they not like it?

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After all, their parenting experience was all based on their independent and self-willed only son.

Suddenly encountering a reserved and sensitive child, transitioning from a stranger to their future daughter-in-law, it was normal not to know how to build a connection.

Moreover, the other party seemed indifferent to others, only revealing a childlike side when facing Huo Yunchuan. It was truly perplexing.

An Wuyang, who lowered his eyes and earnestly helped the old man peel shrimp, had no idea that he appeared as an unwelcoming object to others, even somewhat distant and resistant to communication.

After the dinner party, it was slightly late.

Huo Yunchuan was responsible for seeing the guests off, and An Wuyang was ordered to stay behind.

He didn’t need to personally see off the guests, and An Wuyang was happy to be at ease.

Since Mrs. Zhang wasn’t around in the evening, the messy table needed to be cleaned up by himself.

When An Wuyang considered cleaning up on his own, he hesitated, thinking that if Mr. Huo saw him doing it later, he would probably scold him.

Caught between facing a scolding and not doing any work, An Wuyang somewhat reluctantly chose not to do any work.

Downstairs, Huo Xiao stood in front of his already quite outstanding son, patted his shoulder, and said, “Alright, just leave it here. No need to see them off…”

“Go back and check on Wuyang,” Mrs. Zhang added, completing the sentence her husband left unsaid.

Huo Yunchuan didn’t leave, his puzzled gaze fixed on his parents. “Don’t you like Wuyang?”

The Huo couple was slightly stunned, laughing. “Why ask such a question?” They didn’t dislike him. Honestly, the question should be reversed: “We feel that the child doesn’t like us very much. If you have time, ask for the reason…”

Seeing their son’s incredulous expression, the Huo family’s patriarch chuckled inwardly. “Don’t think too much about it. You’ll get to know each other better in the future.”

Back in the car, his wife said, “How long has it been since we had a good conversation like this?”

Ten years ago, they couldn’t even imagine it. About seven years ago, there seemed to be some improvement, but they only met once or twice a year.

Over the past three or four years, there has been a surface-level peace, but there has always been a gap.

The atmosphere between the two sides has evolved from tension to gradual mutual respect.

After that, it’s been more or less like this. Whether they can take it a step further depends on fate.

The ‘left-behind child’ noticed someone had returned and, sure enough, it was Mr. Huo. “Is the send-off complete?” he asked, quietly pointing to the restaurant. “I haven’t touched the table. Hurry up and clean it.”

“…” The moment he returned home, being ordered around by President Huo, An Wuyang’s whole body stiffened. Still, he coolly nodded and immediately put on an apron and gloves to get to work.

The next day was the first day of school, and the morning traffic in Beijing was, as always, unbearable.

After dropping off his younger son at school, An Cheng felt a bit moved. Standing in the shade near the school gate, he made a call to his second son at home.

“Wuyang, how’s school? When does military training start?” An Dad, being from the north, had a loud voice and a robust build. When he first saw his son grow into his teens and still be so short, he didn’t say it out loud, but he was actually quite disappointed.

How come the robust and towering genes of the old An family didn’t get passed down? They only got his mom’s delicateness.

But the honest and straightforward nature was inherited from the old An family, and that didn’t change.

“Dad?” An Wuyang said, “It’s good. Probably starts tomorrow.”

Since getting pregnant, he found that his lying skills had improved significantly.

Currently, he’s reached the point where he can boast without blinking an eye.

“Oh, I see.” An Cheng fanned himself, complaining about the lingering heat of late summer, and continued chatting with his son on the phone. “I sent your younger brother to school today and now I’m standing at the school gate. It’s ridiculously hot.”

An Wuyang: “Then quickly go back home, it’s cooler at home.” He added, “Are you going to work today?”

“No, I’m going to visit your grandma’s house, bring some food for the two old folks.” An Cheng said, “You handle things on your own, do whatever you need to do. If you’re short on money, just give me a call.”

“I’ve got it.” The tuition fee had just come in, and since he wasn’t attending school himself, An Wuyang felt a bit uncomfortable.

“Okay, then hang up. I’ll go get some gas for the car and hit the road soon.” An Cheng said, satisfied, and hung up the phone.

“Goodbye.” After finishing the call with his dad, An Wuyang fell into a state of melancholy.

This was the taste of his own life, albeit a bit ordinary and mundane.

Anxiety, pressure, troubles, he had them all.

“Who were you talking to on the phone?” Huo Yun Chuan, dressed in a suit and busy tying a tie, walked over. “I’m going out for a bit, should be back within two hours at the latest.”

He checked the time, and he could still make it for lunch.

An Wuyang, who had just immersed himself in the world of an ordinary commoner dealing with the necessities of life, was momentarily blinded by the handsome and imposing young master of the wealthy family when he turned around.

Regardless of anything else, he couldn’t hide his words.

An Wuyang looked at Huo Yun Chuan and said, “Ah, Mr. Huo, you look very handsome today.”

The man stood tall and exuded a spirited demeanor.

He had to admit that the image of the man in formal wear was likely to linger in his mind forever. Huo Yun Chuan’s eyes flashed, and his expression became thoughtful.

If he remembered correctly, the number of times An Wuyang openly praised him since they first met… was more than just once or twice.

Unconsciously, Huo Yun Chuan’s movements in tying the tie were slightly slower than usual.

Of course, it wasn’t because he was clumsy, but because he felt something. That innocent young man seemed to have a liking for men.

“I’m heading out, wait for me to come back.” The tie had to be tied properly at some point, and with that statement, Huo Yun Chuan left.

“Okay, um…” An Wuyang raised his hand, just wanting to say something.

Huo Yun Chuan turned back, meeting his puzzled eyes.

“I forgot to hug you.” Huo Yun Chuan’s breath came towards him, warm and cozy, right by An Wuyang’s ear.

Just a hug shouldn’t be a big deal, after all, it was An Wuyang himself who suggested it. He couldn’t blame anyone; if there was blame, it was his own skin hunger, just wanting to experience the pretense of being hugged when going out and returning home.

However, a moist and sticky sensation intruded into his mouth, entering smoothly.

Damn, his face turned red.

“…” Huo Yun Chuan was surprised for a moment and, taking a moment from his busy schedule, gave a brief evaluation – truly enthusiastic.

It wasn’t surprising; he was very calm. After all, considering looks, he was quite impressive in Beijing. Someone as innocent as An Wuyang, with a blank emotional experience, falling for him was quite normal.

After confirming the pure intentions of the little angel, President Huo deepened the kiss.

The person he was kissing slowly couldn’t bear it anymore. There was always a feeling of being devoured!

An Wuyang tried hard to push Huo Yun Chuan away, pretending that he could control the rhythm of his breath, and said, “Aren’t you going out? Be careful not to be late.”

President Huo, sensing his own indiscretion, blushed, wiped his lips, and said, “Right.” Then, looking at the messy young man, he reached out and touched his head. “You can call me anytime.”

“…” An Wuyang nodded without saying a word, pretending as if he had taken in everything.

Finally, he watched the tall man leave and collapsed onto the sofa, still unable to believe that he was the one who had initiated the kiss.

Very sorry.

What would the other person think?

Mr. Huo entered three words in the editing column, but the young man’s fingers deleted them and replaced them with two words.

—Yun Chuan, I didn’t mean anything by what happened just now.

An Wuyang sent this, hoping the other person would understand. There were too many questions swirling in his mind, and he currently had no thoughts of being in a romantic relationship.

In the few seconds that Mr. Huo anxiously awaited, wondering how long it would take for the ‘clingy spirit’ to contact him after going out, his phone rang. When he looked at his watch, he couldn’t help but get excited.

—Let’s watch a movie tonight.

An Wuyang received this response, full of confusion.

—Huh?

—Desire to Suppress the Tide, a movie with LGBTQ+ themes.

An Wuyang curled his lips, feeling that the other person was intentionally changing the subject. That wouldn’t do.

—Aren’t we talking about something else?

—I mean, you should learn to be more honest, Yun Chuan.

Huo Yun Chuan arrived at his destination with a cheerful face, even thinking that the challenging business partner he would be dealing with next was quite lovely.

He thought, given the situation, he should compromise a bit and avoid pushing for too many dominating terms.





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