Chapter 416: Chapter 416: Ou Lianlian, Keeping Her Distance from Xia Chuyi and Huo Shiqian

Arriving at the door of the study, Su Suli struggled to push it open.

Upon entering, she caught sight of Huo Zhongcheng’s severe expression, and Su Suli hesitated, unable to suppress her emotions any longer; she suddenly covered her face and burst into tears.

“Old Huo, do you think I did something wrong with today’s affair?”

With red, teary eyes, Su Suli cried out sorrowfully, “Old Huo, touch your conscience and tell me, where have I ever done wrong by Shiqian?”

“If I were that heartless stepmother, would I carefully select a wife for him?”

“Wouldn’t marrying that uncouth country bumpkin suit him better?”

Su Suli’s tone was full of grievance.

“I chose Ou Lianlian for him, isn’t it because of her backing from the Ou Family?”

“Though she is but an adopted daughter, her character is rare and gentle.”

“With Shiqian’s job, coupled with his temperament, is it wrong for me to find him a gentle girl?”

Her grievances and sorrow made Huo Zhongcheng unable to utter a word.

Huo Zhongcheng, massaging his temples, said, “Enough, Suli, I know you didn’t mean any harm, but don’t do this kind of thing again in the future.”

“Qian’er has his own plans.”

Upon hearing this, Su Suli wiped her tears and said, “I understand.”

But in her heart, she thought: If Huo Shiqian does not like Ou Lianlian, then she would find someone even more outstanding to replace her!

Hadn’t she heard that the Jiang Family had a child attending Shangjing University? Well-rounded in every aspect, she would inquire with the Jiang family afterward.

Su Suli dried her tears.

Even though Huo Shiqian and his son might not understand her, she would prove that she truly had Huo Shiqian’s best interests at heart!

On the other side, Ou Lianlian kicked at the gravel on the ground with a gloomy expression, her face betraying her resentment and frustration, until she finally returned to the Ou Family.

At the doorstep of the Ou Family, she first took a deep breath to fully suppress her feelings and then put on an obedient and gentle demeanor, along with a smile, before entering.

As soon as she entered, she found her elder brother, Ou Jun, sitting sternly in the living room as if waiting for someone.

“Big brother!” Ou Lianlian greeted him with a strained cheerfulness.

Seeing her, Ou Jun lifted his eyes and looked at her, asking, “Lian’er, where did you go?”

At that question, Ou Lianlian’s expression slightly shifted as she hesitated, “I… just went out for a walk.”

Ou Jun, with a stern face, pressed, “Just a walk?”

Biting her lip and looking pitiable, Ou Lianlian said, “Big brother… I…”

“You went to the Huo Family?” Ou Jun’s tone was ice-cold.

At his words, Ou Lianlian trembled slightly and lowered her head.

Seeing her like this, Ou Jun sighed and said, “Wasn’t the last lesson enough?”

“Huo Shiqian didn’t make a scene at the Huo Family out of respect for his father’s face, not to spare yours.”

Just a short while ago, after Huo Shiqian had left the Huo Family, he went straight to the Ou Family to discuss Ou Lianlian’s matter with Ou Jun.

Remembering all that Huo Shiqian had said, Ou Jun stated, “Lian’er, starting today, you will stay indoors for a year, focusing on your studies at home, striving to get into university next year.”

“And then, apply for a place far from the Capital City.”

“If that’s not possible… by that time, I might have to send you to the military, of course, no longer to be a performer.”

In short, it was to keep her entirely away from Huo Shiqian and Xia Chuyi.

This was the condition that Huo Shiqian agreed to after maximum negotiation with Ou Jun.

“I… I…” Ou Lianlian was so shocked she didn’t know what to say.

Ou Jun shook his head and said, “This matter is settled like this.”

After saying this, he waved his hand, ordering someone to escort Ou Lianlian back to her room.