Chapter 24: Ah Cen

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

It was rare for Huo Cen to be in the mood to match Song Yunshu’s speed. He strolled slowly into the courtyard.

Occasionally, he would explain to her about the origin and characteristics of the scenery.

He was not in a hurry to go to the front hall.

Under the night sky, the two of them walked side by side.

The dim yellow light in the corridor elongated their shadows.

Under such an artistic conception, there was a different kind of beauty.

The two of them looked like a golden boy and a jade girl and seemed like a perfect match.

When servants passed by them, they would greet them.

This magical feeling made Song Yunshu’s heart unable to calm down for a long time.

“Ah Cen.”

The appearance of a female voice suddenly broke the harmonious atmosphere between the two of them.

Song Yunshu subconsciously raised her head and looked in the direction of the voice.

A beautiful woman in a blue cheongsam suddenly appeared in front of her.

She had shoulder-length hair and a pearl hairpin by her ear. Her oval face, with all her features put together, was not the kind that would stun someone at first glance. She had a very delicate appearance that would make people feel comfortable if they looked at her a few more times.

Seeing that Song Yunshu was looking at her, the woman immediately responded with a gentle smile.

She was elegant and graceful, like a young lady from a wealthy family.

“Ah Cen, Miss Song, Madam asked me to come out and look for you. Dinner is about to be served, and we’re waiting for the two of you.”

Hearing the woman address her as Miss Song instead of Young Mistress, which she was used to, made her unable to help but mutter in her heart.

Although she did not know who the person in front of her was, her intuition told her that this person was definitely related to Huo Cen.

After all, not just anyone could call him ‘Ah Cen.’

“Got it.”

Huo Cen didn’t fuss over the way she was addressed as Song Yunshu did.

Huo Cen just responded with his usual casual tone, and then held Song Yunshu’s hand again, leading her towards the front hall.

The woman silently followed behind them.

However, when her gaze fell on the two of them holding hands, her gaze unconsciously fell on Song Yunshu. She frowned slightly, looking at her with a puzzled expression.

In the dining room.

Because most of the people in the house today were relatives who came to celebrate their wedding.

Therefore, there were at least twenty tables set up in the dining room.

This was the second time Song Yunshu had seen the Huo family’s relatives since yesterday.

Other than the relatives sitting at the table, Song Yunshu may not even remember the faces of some other relatives.

Even Huo Cen himself might not remember some of his relatives.

Fortunately, Tang Yucai and Huo Shanghai would help to introduce each other every time they toasted.

Huo Cen changed Song Yunshu’s drink, but he himself was indiscriminate in the face of the wine glasses sent by the relatives.

Without changing his expression, he drank one glass after another.

If Song Yunshu wasn’t worried about her pregnancy, she would have helped him share the burden.

Everyone enjoyed the dinner.

However, Huo Cen, who usually could hold his liquor, was a little tipsy today.

It was only when the banquet had ended that Song Yunshu saw the woman who had come to the backyard earlier to invite her and Huo Cen out for dinner.

Tang Yucai saw that Huo Cen had drunk too much today. She was afraid that Song Yunshu didn’t know the way back, so she asked the woman to lead the way and send Huo Cen and Song Yunshu back to the courtyard to rest.

It wasn’t until they were on their way back that Song Yunshu learned from the woman that her name was Ruan Peiting.

“I was born in this mansion, but my parents passed away early. Old Master appreciated my parents had worked for the Huo Family for many years, so he kept me in the Huo Family to take care of me. Old Master treated me well and doted on me like his own granddaughter. Naturally, I must take good care of him and repay his kindness.”