Chapter 45.2: Shipping the Original Couple

　　Although she might have known this man for over 20 years, she had never seen him put himself down for the sake of others. After all, he was someone who was favored by the heavens, so why should he put himself down for others?

　　After a moment’s silence, Qi Yao still could not figure it out. Hence, she mumbled, “You are clearly the most outstanding one, Rongshen, and the Huo clan is also a large family. Apart from your father, there are also other branches in the family. Even when all the grandchildren vied fairly for the title of the heir, only you were able to fight your way out. As such, you are considered to be the most outstanding one across this generation, so why would you put yourself down just for the sake of exalting Jiang Dai? I just can’t seem to understand this. You’re just making this feel somewhat foreign to me.”

　　Just as her final words fell, Huo Rongshen listened without a flicker in demeanor, as if he was an emotionless recorder. “It’s merely an impartial appraisal, and I have not put anyone down, as Jiang Dai is truly remarkable. As a matter of fact, there’s no need for me to give you an explanation, but I’ll say a few more words to prevent you from spreading any false rumors. When Jiang Dai and I divorced, she had declined the division of the assets out of her own accord. So, all the funds that she currently possesses have nothing to do with me.”

　　The astonishment and bewilderment that swept through Qi Yao earlier gradually became skepticism and disbelief before settling into astonishment once again.

　　As such, the first thing that came to her mind was the doubts about the credibility of Huo Rongshen’s words.

　　Jiang Dai did not want any of the assets after they divorced? She would even go so far as to turn down her rightful portion of the assets and alimony?

　　How was this even possible?

　　‌Even so, it took her no less than a couple of minutes to be clear-headed once more.

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　　With disgust in his eyes, it took Huo Rongshen ages before he was finally able to emit a few words. “You shouldn’t be looking down on others. Since Jiang Dai is my ex-wife and even more so my friend, I dislike hearing any slanders of her.”

　　Watching silently from the sidelines, Secretary Sheng’s heart was pounding fiercely out of her chest.

　　Which unscrupulous colleague of hers had deceived her that President Huo has no feelings for the former Mrs Huo?

　　They had even claimed that Mrs. Huo was the one who pursued the indifferent President Huo persistently back then. Receiving not even a smidgen of love or favor, Mrs. Huo could no longer stand how cold her husband was so they eventually divorced.

　　In retrospect, that did not seem like the case at all.

　　Although she might be a girl who had never been in a romantic relationship, Sheng Wanwan could still understand matters in this aspect.

　　In a blink of an eye, she was, once again, critically hit by dog food¹ 狗粮: It is an internet slang for public display of affection. This term is usually used by singles as they are forced to ‘eat’ it. !

　　At this point, President Huo had already taken two steps forward. All of a sudden, he stepped back and threatened fiercely, “Here’s a word of advice. If you intend to mess with Jiang Dai, that’ll be equivalent to setting yourself against me, Huo Rongshen! So, you’d better think twice before spreading slanderous rumors to defame Jiang Dai.”

　　Upon hearing that, Qi Yao was rendered speechless.

　　Whereas, Sheng Wanwan could scarcely believe her ears and thought, ‘That’s so cool! President Huo’s simply amazing and handsome! Aaaahhhh!!!!’

　　In the space of a few moments, her mind had already played an entire film about a tyrant president experiencing great pain and going all lengths to woo his wife² 追妻火葬场: It’s an internet slang, and it’s short for 傲娇一时爽，追妻火葬场. Basically, it’s a theme often found in novels and tv series where the aloof male lead has no feelings for the female lead at first (To spice things up for readers, some authors may have their male leads dislike the female lead in the beginning). After experiencing heartbreak, pain, and torment, she leaves the male lead. Soon after, the male lead falls in love with her and repents before starting his long and arduous journey of getting back together with the female lead. once more!

　　With that, Huo Rongshen left the vicinity in a couple of strides, leaving a crestfallen Qi Yao who was on the verge of collapse.

　　Thinking over his words, she began to cast doubts on her observations these past few years.

　　She had always found Huo Rongshen to be a doting husband since he was never frugal and had given Jiang Dai a rightful status. Even so, she reckoned it was most likely a marriage without any love, especially when innumerable elites had similar attitudes in respect to delicate uncultured wives with a mere pretty face.

　　Due to their high level of self-cultivation and requirements of married life, they were unable to ill-treat their women.

　　Be that as it might, it was still rather far-fetched for a condescending top-tier man, Huo Rongshen, to fall in love with a woman whose qualifications were not on par with his.

　　Now, however, Qi Yao had second thoughts about her knowledge.

　　With stars in her eyes, Secretary Sheng stared at her tyrant president; she could not resist imagining the love-hate relationship between him and the stunning President Jiang. As soon as President Huo disappeared from her sight, she retracted her gaze and somehow made eye contact with Qi Yao. Since she had just begun her career, she was still wet behind the ears as she became sidetracked by her true feelings for a moment. Her glee in the misfortune of others slipped through her control and was painted clearly on her face.

　　On seeing Secretary Sheng’s expression, Qi Yao made a long face instantly.