Chapter 30: Old Man!

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Dozens of reporters were standing under the hot sun outside the gate of the Su family villa, holding cameras, microphones, cell phones, and voice recorders in their hands. They were all staring intently at the courtyard, worried they might miss out on the big news.

Suddenly, someone exclaimed, “Huo Jingshen is out!”

Su Wanwan looked up as a large group of reporters rushed past the servants, flocking into the courtyard like sheep. They quickly surrounded the both of them, questioning them hurriedly:

“CEO Huo, what is your relationship with this young lady?”

“You booked a private room in Guidi last night. Is this young lady the fiancée you were talking about?”

“Are the both of you really engaged?”

“When will the wedding be held?”

Fiancée? Weren’t they here to ask her about the photo in the newspaper?

Su Wanwan was a little confused.

However, the camera flashes were so dazzling that she couldn’t think, and just instinctively raised her hand to cover her face.

However, before her hand could reach her face, she was suddenly pulled into a warm embrace.

Su Wanwan could not see what Huo Jingshen did but the ruckus quietened instantly.

“My apologies,” Su Wanwan heard his deep voice rumble, “My fiancée is a little shy. I will be answering any questions that you have on our behalf.”

A reporter quickly asked the first question: “CEO Huo, is this young lady your fiancée?”

Huo Jingshen did not reply.

The reporter continued: “CEO Huo, is it confirmed that the both of you are going to get married?”

Huo Jingshen did not reply to that question either.

The reporter did not give up. “CEO Huo, you have just been appointed as the CEO of Huo Yuan Real Estate Development, so does Chairman Huo know that you are about to get married?”

Just when Su Wanwan thought that he wouldn’t answer, Huo Jingshen replied casually, “Do you think that it is possible that my elders would not know that I am about to get married soon?”

Su Wanwan was speechless.

His one statement had answered all of their questions.

The reporters were satisfied, and went on to congratulate them. “Congratulations, CEO Huo!”

“CEO Huo, you are so fortunate!”

“I hope the both of you will have a happy marriage and grow old together!”

The sound of cameras clicking went on for ages.

A netizen had posted gossip on an entertainment forum last night, saying that he had secretly photographed the heir of Huo Yuan having a tryst at Guidi with his mysterious fiancée.

The reporters and journalists immediately became very interested in the news. They were all concerned about Huo Jingshen’s current status considering the way the Huo family had handled matters in the past. The Huo family never accepted interviews so easily, and even if they had been secretly photographed, they would never allow anything to be published.

It was a pleasant surprise when they received a tip from a phone call saying that CEO Huo would be here to negotiate his marriage with his fiancée, and they would be allowed to interview the couple for five minutes.

It seemed as though the heir of the Huo family was not only handsome and noble, but he was also very down-to-earth. He was really an outstanding young man!

Their five minutes ended very quickly and Huo Jingshen turned to leave with his fiancée in his arms.

Although the reporters voluntarily made way for them to leave, they continued questioning them. “CEO Huo, can you allow us to take a picture of your fiancée?”

“CEO Huo, when is your wedding date?”

“CEO Huo…”

It wasn’t until they had gotten into the car and closed the door behind them that the whole world seemed to quiet down.

Su Wanwan exhaled heavily. She really would not have expected that she would end up becoming the protagonist of tabloid news one day.

Huo Jingshen quickly drove the car forward as they exited the gate of the residence. Su Wanwan suddenly shouted, “Stop the car! Stop the car!”

Huo Jingshen did not stop the car and simply kept driving forward. He raised a brow and glanced at the young lady beside him who looked a bit stunned. “What are you doing?”

Su Wanwan opened her mouth but could not say anything. She was only now realizing  what she had done. She had actually agreed to get married to this man on impulse, and she had only met him a few times!

It was true that she had done many deviant things before she turned eighteen, but getting married like this? Su Wanwan felt like she was dreaming.

At that moment, a cell phone started ringing. Huo Jingshen glanced at his phone screen briefly before answering the call.

“Damn it! You finally answered your phone!” It was Nangong Ci.

Huo Jingshen raised his brows as he asked, “Were you the one who called the reporters?”

“It wasn’t me!”

“Hah!”

“I’m serious, it was second brother! I am just a doctor so how could I possibly know so many gossip reporters?” Nangong Ci protested indignantly, “I was so anxious just now! I made more than a dozen calls to you, and you did not even reply to my WeChat messages! Didn’t I teach you how to reply to your WeChat messages?”

“I did not bring my cell phone with me.”

“Oh, is that so?” Nangong Ci smiled happily and said, “In that case, everything is settled, right?”

Huo Jingshen was too lazy to continue talking to him.

“This is just too perfect! Brother, remember to take your marriage certificate with you when you go to the United Kingdom! Fu Xihan cannot possibly ask you to get a divorce, right? As for Dong Manjiao, it is about time for her to give up. This is really equivalent to killing two birds with one stone! Sure enough, an older man has much more skills and experience!”

Huo Jingshen simply ended the call.

***

Guidi, in a private room on the sixth floor.

Nangong Ci was not annoyed when the phone call was disconnected. Instead, he simply smiled as he pointed at two men with him and said arrogantly, “Look, Brother has already found a wife for himself. Aren’t the both of you going to hurry up too? How old are the both of you now, huh?”

Chu Xiuhuang glared at Nangong Ci and growled, “You’re really asking for trouble, aren’t you?”

The fourth brother, Lu Chenyu, simply said, “You are older than me.”

Nangong Ci frowned sulkily.

***

Huo Jingshen was making a phone call inside the Mercedes-Benz, and Su Wanwan was secretly observing her future husband.

It was obvious that this man paid a lot of attention to his appearance.

His short hair was delicately trimmed, and he had thick brows and dark eyes under deep double eyelids and long eyelashes. His nose bridge was very straight and high, making him look somewhat arrogant. His jawline was sharp and angular, and his lips were thin. Even his side profile was attractive. Though he appeared cold and indifferent, he was still very charming and handsome.

Su Wanwan had to admit that Huo Jingshen was an incredibly attractive man. It felt as though she had picked up a rare treasure.

“So are you satisfied with your husband’s face?”

Su Wanwan choked on air.

Huo Jingshen reached out and patted her shoulder. “There is no hurry.”

His tone was so tender and gentle that Su Wanwan started to think that he was actually a very considerate person.

“You will have plenty of time to stare at me in the future.”

… She was clearly wrong.

Su Wanwan resisted the urge to roll her eyes at him as she turned to look out the window. “Where are we going?”

“We are going back to the Huo family mansion.”

“What?” Su Wanwan whipped around, eyes wide in shock.

Was he taking her back to meet her in-laws so soon?!

Huo Jingshen could not help but laugh as he asked teasingly, “Oh? Wanwan is shy?”

“Why would I be shy?!”

“My grandpa and grandma are both very nice.” It seemed as though Huo Jingshen was trying to comfort her when he added, “They want me to get married soon.”

Su Wanwan could not help but ask, “How old are you now?”

“Thirty.”

“Damn it!” Su Wanwan could not help blurting out, “You are so old!”

He was an old man who was already thirty! He was ten years older than her!

“Well, I am a little older,” Huo Jingshen replied cheerfully, “But I will help you get used to it soon enough.”

Su Wanwan swallowed uncertainly.

Why did it feel as though something was wrong with that sentence?

It was truly very strange.