Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
He Ren smiled and clinked glasses with Song Yao. âThereâs nothing to thank me for. On the other hand, youâve collected too few chestnuts these few days. I want 10,000 catties of chestnuts next month!â
Song Yao gritted her teeth and agreed, but she almost knocked out because of the glass of baijiu. âNo problem!â
He Ren quickly went forward to support her. âYou canât drink well, so why are you still pretending?â
âIâm not showing off!â Song Yao was a little cute after getting drunk.
Even her face was red. âIâm thanking you! Thank you!â
âEven if itâs gratitude, you shouldnât drink so much.â He Ren snatched the wine glass from Song Yaoâs hand. Sometimes, he really doubted his own judgment.
Song Yao was good-looking, but why would he like a single woman who was divorced and had a child?
In fact, he did not mind Song Yao having a child at all. He could even accept that child calling him father as long as he could marry Song n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Yao!
He held Song Yaoâs hand and said with a smile, âThereâs really no need for you to thank me. To be honest, I should be thanking you. If it werenât for you, where would I have collected so many chestnuts?â
âAlthough we just have a business relationship , Iâm really unwilling to just be invisible in your life. Song Yao, can you give me a chance to be the closest person to you?â
He Ren said these words with his eyes closed. Because he was afraid that Song Yao would reject him, he specially added, âDonât worry! I wonât force you! No matter what you choose, I will respect your opinion! Iâ¦â
âWhat did you say?â Song Yao was drunk. âBoss He, what nonsense were you talking about just now? Why didnât I understand a word?â
Right on the heels of that, she seemed to have suddenly realized something. âWait! You just said that you wanted to collect 10,000 catties of chestnuts, right? No problem. Iâll tell Auntie Su and the others immediately. I guarantee that Iâll help you put away all the 10,000 catties of chestnuts within a month!â
After Song Yao finished speaking, she even smiled proudly. â10,000 catties of chestnuts is 9,000 yuan. Looks like Iâm about to become rich!â
He Ren didnât know if he should cry or laugh.
He was a little glad that Song Yao didnât hear what he said just now, but he was also worried that Song Yao couldnât hear those words.
The more he thought about it, the more annoyed he became. He Ren poured himself another glass of baijiu and drank it. âYao, can you listen to what Iâm going to tell you next?â
âWhat do you want to say?â Song Yao asked him. She felt a little dizzy, as if she was drunk.
âAhem, listen carefullyâ¦â He Ren swallowed his saliva and poured himself another glass of baijiu.
After two glasses of baijiu, He Ren had the courage to confess.
He hugged Song Yaoâs shoulder and stared at her gentle eyes. His heart raced unconsciously. âYao, I want to tell you that I actuallyâ¦â âMove aside!â A deep and powerful male voice interrupted He Ren.
By the time he reacted, Song Yao had already been pulled into the manâs arms.
âYao is my woman!â Zuo Huo stared at He Ren, as if declaring his sovereignty to him.
He Ren frowned. âWho are you? Yao is divorced now. Sheâs free!â
âIâm afraid itâs not your turn, right?â Zuo Huo sneered. âDo you think sheâll agree to what you say to her after she wakes up?â
âYou!â He Ren stared at Zuo Huo unhappily.
Where did this man come from? Could he be Song Yaoâs ex-husband?
âIf she wonât agree to me, she naturally wonât agree to you!â He Ren stared at Zuo Huo and said, âAnd you havenât said who you are to Yao! Could it be her good-for-nothing ex-husband? If thatâs the case, why did you wait until now to come out and protect her?â
âPft. Iâm afraid this is none of your business! In short, she will be my woman sooner or later!â After Zuo Huo finished speaking, he carried the unconscious Song Yao and walked out of the door.
Before he left, he threw five ten yuan notes at the attendant at the door. âKeep the change! Treat the rest of the money as a tip!â
When Song Yao woke up, she felt a splitting headache.
She opened her eyes and Gu Li brought over a bowl of millet porridge. âYao, why did you drink so much outside? Does your head still hurt?â Yao sat up. It really hurt a little.
However⦠she clearly remembered that she was eating hotpot with Boss He before she fainted. Why did she disappear when she woke up?
Right, she seemed to have heard Zuo Huoâs voice!