Chapter 27: Night Before the Divorce the Villainous Family Can Hear My Thoughts!
Chapter 27: The Consequences of Being Love-Struck
Huo Xingjian and Wen Yintong had just come out of the study when they clearly overheard Shen Cheng's thoughts.
Shining with the dazzling aura of the protagonist? The grand entrance?
A mocking sneer appeared at the corner of Huo Xingjian's mouth.
Now that he knew Huo Xinglang's identity and motives, he would make sure he left in defeat. No! He would make him leave in complete and utter failure! Let him go where he truly belongs!
Huo Xingjian didn’t speak, nor did he hurry to go out. He just stood in the hallway, clearly eavesdropping.
Naturally, Wen Yintong wasn’t in any rush either.
She wanted to observe this so-called male lead, Huo Xinglang, first.
Huo Xinglang walked toward Huo Yushu, holding a leather folder in his hand, dressed in an expensive suit, his hair neatly styled, and his shoes polished to a shine.
With a gentle smile on his face, he asked, "Who made you angry?"
If it were before, Huo Yushu would have affectionately linked her arm with his, acting all sweet and coquettish.
But now, all she felt was intense disgust and hatred.
"That scoundrel, filthy thing! All these years, he’s been pretending so well!"
[What? This is the male lead in the author’s writing? Well, he’s… quite ordinary-looking!]
[Oh, of course! If it weren’t for Huo Xingjian’s presence, he might pass as handsome, but if you stand him next to Huo Xingjian, he’d be overshadowed instantly!]
[His height doesn’t match Huo Xingjian’s, his looks don’t compare, his temperament isn’t as good, his education isn’t as impressive, and his work ability doesn’t stand a chance.]
[So, what exactly makes him so attractive to women? Why does Li Qingxue, as the female lead, love him so desperately? Why would she even seduce Huo Xingjian just for him?]
Huo Yushu looked him over.
The more she looked, the more she felt that her sister-in-law’s judgment was spot on.
This guy, in every way, just couldn’t compare to her brother. His looks, for instance, were nowhere near her brother’s level.
His eyes weren’t big or captivating enough. His nose was a bit too large, and his lips were thick.
How was this the look of a male lead?
Her brother had the true male lead look!
[Upon closer inspection, Huo Xinglang does have some resemblance to Huo Yunshan, but he’s more of a reflection of Yu Fengcai.]
[Ah, he really picks the worst traits of both. If he had inherited the good traits from his parents like Huo Xingjian, he’d have been much better off.]
[The reason Huo Xinglang’s mindset is so warped is likely because, despite being Huo Yunshan’s son too, he’s always been overshadowed by Huo Xingjian.]
[Height, looks, brains—nothing he has surpasses Huo Xingjian.]
[So, he’s desperate to prove himself, to show everyone that he’s just as good as Huo Xingjian. He wants to surpass him.]
[But without Li Qingxue’s charm, how could he possibly harm Huo Xingjian? Huo Xingjian could easily crush him with one hand.]
[Too bad, though. Huo Xingjian is so love-struck! All Li Qingxue has to do is plead for Huo Xinglang in front of him, cry a little pitifully, and he’ll soften right up.]
[He’s completely unguarded when it comes to Li Qingxue! That’s why she was able to easily take the most confidential documents and hand them over to Huo Xinglang.]
[This is the consequence of being love-struck. It’s all his own fault, and he deserves it!]
Huo Yushu, her mother, and Huo Xingjian all trembled with anger as they heard Shen Cheng’s thoughts.
Especially Huo Yushu, who almost wanted to rush forward and scratch Huo Xinglang to death.
This ungrateful scoundrel! A heartless ingrate!
If it weren’t for their family’s kindness, they, as orphans and widows, would still be living in the countryside, digging in the dirt. How could they be living in a villa and driving luxury cars like they are now?
"Yushu?" Seeing that Huo Yushu wasn’t responding and was looking at him strangely, Huo Xinglang called out gently.
Huo Yushu snapped back to reality and quickly forced a smile.
She couldn’t spoil her brother’s plan, and certainly couldn’t let Huo Xinglang catch on too early.
"Ah, oh! Big Brother, you’re here." She smiled sweetly, as usual. "It’s nothing, I was just discussing next year’s internship with my sister-in-law."
"Big Brother, are you here to see my brother? He’s in the study. I’ll go call him for you!"
"No need, I’ll go directly." Huo Xinglang smiled indulgently, ruffling her hair. "What’s there to worry about with internships? Just go to the company when the time comes. Let Yuyan guide you."
That’s right, Huo Yuyan also worked at the Wen family company.
Then, as if thinking of something, his gaze shifted from Huo Yushu to Shen Cheng.
What did Huo Yushu just call her?
Sister-in-law?
When had Huo Yushu ever called Shen Cheng that so affectionately? She had always just called her "Shen Cheng" or "that woman."
Also, just now, Huo Yushu had been so affectionate, even linking arms with Shen Cheng. They seemed like close sisters-in-law, even more like biological sisters.
This was… strange.
Also, just now in the courtyard, his parents had been slaughtering chickens and plucking feathers?
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When did they get assigned to do such things?
It almost made him feel like his mother was a servant.
Huo Xinglang felt his mind in complete turmoil, unable to make sense of things in the moment.
"Big Brother, why are you looking at my sister-in-law like that?" Huo Yushu stepped in front of Shen Cheng, slightly annoyed as she questioned Huo Xinglang. "I know my sister-in-law is beautiful and loved by everyone."
"But you can’t have any thoughts about her. She’s my brother’s wife, your sister-in-law! Even if you’re attracted to her, you can’t act on it!"
Huo Xinglang, hearing this, withdrew his gaze and lightly flicked Huo Yushu’s forehead, scolding her, "What’s going on in that head of yours every day?"
"Am I really that kind of person?" Huo Yushu rubbed her forehead where he flicked it. "I don’t know! But you can’t blame me for saying that. It’s because of the way you were looking at her!"
"And I wasn’t wrong! My sister-in-law is really beautiful! She stands out like a crane among chickens when she’s in a crowd!"
"Do you know how many people were chasing after her back in the day?"
[Ah, yes! What did he mean by looking at me like that just now? That look was definitely off!]
[Ah! Could it be… he wants to use me to get back at Huo Xingjian?]
[Hmph! He’s mistaken if he thinks that! The only desire Huo Xingjian has for me is in bed, and nothing more.]
[If he’s trying to use me to deal with him, he’d be better off using Li Qingxue! She could get it done faster!]
[But Huo Xinglang is just that kind of person. Apart from these sneaky ideas, he doesn’t have much else going for him.]
[Without the protagonist aura, how could he possibly be the ultimate winner?]
Wen Yintong raised her foot and kicked her son’s calf. "Shameful idiot!"
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