Chapter 29: Are You Showing Concern for Me?

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

As his penetrating gaze chilled her, Huo Weiwu knew that refusing this order was not an option.

In the past, she had only watched Gu Haoting from afar, but it had been obvious even then that he was as cold as the full moon.

He brimmed with austerity and indifference—one glance was enough to make anybody’s hair stand on end.

She had never wished to interact with him, and she would never have guessed that a chance encounter would allow her to walk into his world.

Gu Haoting exceeded her imagination—he was a roaring fire!

“One touch is enough to set me ablaze,” she thought. “He’s like a flame that can’t be put out, waiting to devour everything in his path.”

A man as powerful and authoritative as Gu Haoting must have a group of women who would gladly warm his bed for him. However, he had always remained secretive about his personal life, and so many things about his life at home remained a mystery to everyone outside of his family.

How did his past three fiancées die?

“Gu Haoting, can your body bear up under your twisted nature?” Huo Weiwu asked curiously.

A gleamed flashed through Gu Haoting’s eyes. He replied, “Don’t worry, I guarantee that you’ll be able to use my body until I’m eighty.”

“Heh,” chuckled Huo Weiwu.

Gu Haoting pursed his lips into a thin line. “What are you laughing about? You don’t believe me?”

“I won’t be able to do it when I’m eighty. You’ll have to find another woman to do it for you!” Huo Weiwu stood up.

“Even then, I’ll be coming to you!” Gu Haoting declared imperiously. He reached out and grabbed her waist, lifting her up.

Huo Weiwu was startled. She put a hand against his muscular chest and tried to shove herself away from him, exclaiming, “What are you doing?”

Gu Haoting gazed at her delicate face. With a neutral expression, he said, “Don’t you want to go back? It’s fine if you want to stay here with me too.”

“I won’t bother you in your private time,” Huo Weiwu decided.

With gritted teeth and Huo Weiwu in his embrace, Gu Haoting stalked toward the door.

Huo Weiwu noticed his sullen expression.

“It’s obviously a summer day, but I can feel his iciness against my skin,” she thought.

They reached the door in no time.

Outside the door stood twenty bodyguards.

Gu Haoting’s appearance made all of them straighten their backs even further, looking like a row of solemn statues.

Lieutenant Shang opened the backdoor of a Hummer parked outside the door and stood respectfully beside the car.

There was no license plate on the Hummer, and the windows were all tinted black.

Gu Haoting placed her in the backseat. He spun around and instructed Lieutenant Shang, “You guys don’t have to follow us.”

“But, sir…”

“That is an order,” Gu Haoting cut him off. He opened the door to the driver’s seat and bent slightly to fit his long frame in the car. Looking in control as always, he drove away.

Auntie Long approached Lieutenant Shang and gazed at Gu Haoting’s departing car. She said, “This is the first time I’ve seen Master bring a woman home, much less carry her for such a long time.”

“This girl is really feisty. She’s not easy to deal with,” Lieutenant Shang explained with a shake of his head.

“It’s no wonder that Master is a fan of spicy food. Our beloved Master has always been popular since he was a child, especially among the girls. I believe that feisty girl will eventually fall for him,” said Auntie Long with an expectant smile.

Lieutenant Shang’s expression grew solemn. He sighed and said, “There are three types of people in this world: men, women, and strong women.”

Auntie Long went quiet.

***

Sitting in the back seat of the car, Huo Weiwu glanced at Gu Haoting.

He remained reticent, and his face was expressionless. Sunlight filtered through the window and illuminated half of his handsome face, while the other half remained hidden in the shadows.

“Mei Lin attempted suicide and is still in a coma. Aren’t you afraid that General Mei will come after you if you marry me at such a critical time?” Huo Weiwu asked nonchalantly as she gazed out the window.

“Are you showing concern for me? Or are you trying to find an excuse because you’re regretting your decision to marry me?” asked Gu Haoting icily. His eyes remained as sharp as a razor as he stared at the road ahead.

She knew that a wrong answer to that question could have lethal consequences.