Inside the café:

Huo Si was rarely well-behaved, making Isabella somewhat pleased for once.

Her own grandson, after all.

She really had worried herself to death over him.

"Huo Si, when will you be like Huo Zun, able to achieve greatness without me worrying?"

Huo Si: "..."

Isabella’s face was filled with disappointment in him.

Huo Si’s lips curved slightly, using this smile to mask the complexity and loss in his heart.

"Grandma, isn’t it all because you spoiled me like this? Now, you’re blaming it on me. I can’t agree with that."

"You..."

"Besides, an illegitimate child... ha, sorry, I don’t want to compare myself with him. After all, our mothers are different..."

So there’s nothing to compare.

Huo Zun’s presence was like the sun, while he was like a star.

When the sun appears, its brilliance overshadows all the stars.

So, when Huo Zun appears, he loses everything.

Damn it...

The person Huo Si hates most in the world is Huo Zun.

Isabella did not see the change in Huo Si’s eyes, and instead, with some frustration, looked at the man in front of her and said, "Alright, alright... it’s settled then. Tomorrow, Huo Zun and Hua Nuan will return, and I have to send someone ahead to prepare everything, so take care of yourself."

"Okay." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Huo Si replied carelessly, but the smile didn’t reach his eyes, a strange coldness flashing through them that sent chills down one’s spine.

However, Isabella was in a hurry to leave, so she didn’t notice the odd look in the man’s eyes.

...

Hua Nuan took a car all the way back to the villa.

As soon as she arrived, she saw Huo Zun’s tall figure sitting on the sofa, his gaze fixed intently in her direction.

Hua Nuan’s expression slightly changed.

She used to be so nonchalant while doing guilty deeds, not a blush or a skipped heartbeat.

Now that she’s done something wrong,

She can’t help but feel a bit worried.

"Hu...sband..."

Hua Nuan sweetly called Huo Zun hubby, making his heart melt.

Huo Zun squinted his blue eyes slightly, then casually raised his hand to beckon.

Even though it was just a casual motion, Hua Nuan could see the man’s charisma.

Damn... he’s so handsome.

Hua Nuan’s expression changed slightly, pretending to be obedient as she approached Huo Zun with a grin. "What’s up? Let’s have lunch; I’m already hungry."

"Hmm?"

Hua Nuan: "..."

The man’s simple "hmm" was powerful, making Hua Nuan feel a bit uneasy and worried.

"Where did you just go?"

"Shopping, didn’t I tell the servants to inform you?"

Hua Nuan widened her pretty eyes, looking harmless, while Huo Zun’s thin lips curved faintly.

"Oh, what did you buy?"

"Jewelry, designer bags, and, uh, new clothes, shoes — all bought. I’ve arranged with them to send everything directly to Yuncheng City."

Huo Zun: "..."

Liar!

Huo Zun watched her speak so convincingly, casually saying, "Hmm, I just happened to invest in several stores in London, maybe you shopped in one of my stores, so you didn’t need to pay."

Hua Nuan: "..."

Damn it.

Hua Nuan tugged slightly at the corners of her lips, looking at the man’s nonchalant demeanor, then pursed her lips and said.

"Well, but I can’t remember the names, so... I can’t list them all. London is so big with so many luxury brands."

Hua Nuan widened her watery eyes, smiling innocently.

Huo Zun nonchalantly placed a little pressure on the woman’s waist, then smiled. "Now? Can you remember? If not, I might as well buy the agency rights for all the luxury stores in London so that whatever you want, you’ll have. How about that?"

Hua Nuan: "..."

Hua Nuan’s face changed slightly, realizing that Huo Zun was doing it on purpose.

Hua Nuan wrinkled her small face, speaking softly, "I don’t want them... Okay, I didn’t actually go to a luxury store, I went to the casino..."

Huo Zun: "..."

Hua Nuan spoke seriously, but Huo Zun didn’t believe a word.

"Hmm?"

Hua Nuan: "..."

Damn it.

She had never thought Huo Zun saying "hmm" was so attractive before. Now, his single "hmm" said more than a thousand words.

Hua Nuan took a deep breath, still not wanting to mention meeting Isabella, and murmured, "Huo Zun, I’m hungry. Are you going to feed me or not?"

Huo Zun looked at the woman pretending to be coy, his lips curving up. Less talk, more action. He proactively placed his hand on her waist, lips curving.

"Alright, let’s eat. Butler, ensure all the brands and supposed casinos Madam might have visited are bought, so she can roam them like her personal garden, understood?"

"Yes, Mr. Huo."

"Good."

Hua Nuan: "..."

Okay.

Huo Zun is indeed extravagant.

This is really luxurious.

Hua Nuan was secretly disdainful, while the servant beside her was full of admiration, envy, jealousy, and hatred.

As for the butler, he was already accustomed to Huo Zun’s style and spoke respectfully, "Mr. Huo, Madam, please enjoy your meal."

"Hmm."

...

An exquisite lunch.

Hua Nuan, used to gourmet meals, still found it unique.

Especially the blend of Chinese and Western cuisine, which tasted exceptionally good.

Hua Nuan occasionally sneaked glances at Huo Zun’s expression, seeing the man’s stern demeanor, and felt conflicted inside.

After finishing lunch, she originally thought the man would go straight to work at the company, but unexpectedly, Huo Zun stayed to nap with her on the balcony.

The sunny rays and the unique scenery provided an exceptionally beautiful enjoyment.

Hua Nuan felt a bit drowsy, quietly lying on the man’s lap, and murmured, "Aren’t you going to the company?"

"It’s rare to come to London, I wanted to accompany you for this vacation."

"Hmm."

Hua Nuan smiled softly and murmured, "Students have lots of winter and summer vacations. We can go on vacations more often in the future."

"Hmm."

Huo Zun raised his hand to gently stroke the woman’s hair, speaking again, "Alright, as you say."

The two quietly embraced in the afternoon, letting silence speak volumes.

...

Hua Nuan knew, given Huo Zun’s capabilities and character, finding out where she was was effortless.

It seemed he mainly wanted to give her sufficient space.

Although unspoken, the warmth inside Hua Nuan couldn’t help but spread.

...

Since they would stay in London for another two days and return on the last day, Huo Zun decided to take Hua Nuan out for a tour the next day.

However, the butler brought Isabella’s phone call.

Huo Zun’s expression slightly changed upon hearing it.

Isabella... truly unwilling to give up.

Having long been accustomed to Isabella’s ways and tactics, Huo Zun was not surprised at all.

"Grandmother, what’s the matter?"

"Zun, you’re returning to Yuncheng City tomorrow. Grandmother invites you over for dinner tomorrow."

Huo Zun’s lips curved slightly, Isabella was quite domineering for decades, now speaking to him in a humble tone, truly not what he wished to see.

"Grandmother, sorry, I’m busy."

"No matter how busy, surely there’s time to accompany your grandmother for a meal?"

,

"Grandmother, Huo Family is not my home, don’t forget, you used the word ’invite’ earlier... do you need an invitation to return to your own home?"

Isabella: "..."

Listening to Huo Zun’s words, Isabella’s face turned extremely ugly over the phone, speaking irritably, "Huo Zun, will you only be satisfied if you exasperate me to death? A new wife in the Huo Family, do you want me to spread the word that your well-chosen wife doesn’t understand coming home to accompany me for a meal? By then, Hua Nuan’s reputation might not sound pleasant."

Indeed, ginger gets spicier as it ages.

Huo Zun squinted his eyes, listening to Isabella’s intimidation, his thin lips slightly curving into a sneer, gripping the phone tightly with a cold face.

Hua Nuan was always by Huo Zun’s side, watching the man’s slightly changing expression and the words he spoke, she roughly understood Isabella’s intention in calling back.

Truly unwilling to give up.

It seemed all her words to Isabella at the cafe were disregarded by her.

Between power and interests and a grandson, she chose power.

Hua Nuan pursed her lips, watching Huo Zun’s tightly gripped hand, stretched out her small hand to hold the man’s large hand.

No need for words, conveying directly to the man.

She was by his side, reassuring him.

"Grandmother..."

"Zun, grandmother doesn’t mean to force you... accompany grandmother for a meal at home, I’ve lived this long, I beseech you."

Listening to Isabella’s somewhat pleading tone, Huo Zun’s face turned somewhat unpleasant, pursing his lips, before finally speaking, "Alright, tomorrow at 8 PM, I’ll be punctual."

"Alright, grandmother will be waiting for you, I’ll prepare what you love to eat."

"No need, just prepare what Hua Nuan loves to eat."

Isabella: "..."

Anger brewed inside Isabella, but she couldn’t easily vent it, only speaking irritably, "Alright, understood."

...

After Huo Zun hung up the phone, Hua Nuan tentatively spoke, "Actually, the Huo Family’s food should be quite good. I heard... the British aristocracy is quite luxurious and decadent, perhaps we could see the place where you grew up."

Hua Nuan smiled subtly, Huo Zun’s expression warmed slightly.

"Hmm, butler, you may retreat. Without my orders, no need for anyone to attend to us."

"Yes, Mr. Huo."

After the butler and the servants respectfully left, Huo Zun raised his hand to embrace Hua Nuan, his thin lips landing on the woman’s soft cheek, murmuring, "Actually, I’m genuinely curious about the place where you grew up."

Hua Nuan raised her eyes and then spoke cheerfully, "Alright, I’ll take you back later, everything’s on me. As soon as the semester starts, I’ll work hard for scholarship money."

"Good."

Huo Zun raised his hand to stroke the woman’s hair, then casually spoke, "By the way, the Huo Family’s food is delicious, but there’s something even better..."

Hua Nuan’s eyes widened, curious about the man’s remark.

"What?"

"The people of the Huo Family... taste even better."

Hua Nuan: "..."

Disdain for Huo Zun.

Scoundrel.