Chapter 78.2 – Extra: Wife-Chasing Crematorium (Part 3) 

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　　After a brief silence, the man chuckled all of a sudden. “I was so relieved when I learned that the strong acid did not splash on you. You are not only vain but also the face of Bao Li, which sells cosmetic products. Would you not have cried your eyes out if something were to happen to you?”

　　Upon hearing that utterance, a deep frown marred her face. “What utter nonsense! When have I ever been vain? One’s appearance is merely secondary to all else, and someone else can always replace me as the face of Bao Li.”

　　Huo Rongshen’s lips quirked up to a half smile. “I’m afraid you’ve forgotten about that matter.”

　　As his voice faded into silence, Jiang Dai cast a suspicious gaze at him.

　　With a chuckle, he recounted an old tale that probably occurred during Jiang Dai’s third year at university. Back then, they had been dating for approximately a year.

　　They both went on a romantic island getaway, where the temperature difference between the day and night varied greatly. Since it was pretty cool at night, they left the window ajar to let in some breeze before heading to bed.

　　Much to their dismay, the mosquitoes in that region were deadly. Perhaps, it could have been some sort of formidable insect, as Jiang Dai was bitten on the nose in her sleep and was left with a huge red and swollen bump.

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　　If it were not for him, Jiang Dai would never recall this matter.

　　Yet, he brought up old issues that she could not find any ways to refute.

　　Back when they were still in a relationship, Huo Rongshen had been very attentive and accommodating, always willing to put up with her idiosyncrasies. He was always calm and even-tempered, never raising his voice or losing his temper with her.

　　Perhaps, the stress of a hectic lifestyle began to weigh heavily on him as he grew increasingly short-tempered after tying the knot, engendering frequent disagreements and quarrels. 

　　Despite bringing up this embarrassing incident, it still managed to evoke a sense of nostalgia within her. The memory of their love was still deeply ingrained in her heart, and she could not help but feel a tinge of sweetness in spite of the momentary discomfort.

　　It could have been due to her lack of love experiences, as she found dating straight men interesting. They were not only easy targets but also easy to please. In any case, she wore the pants in the relationship and was elated most of the time.

　　If it were not for these sweet and happy moments, she would not have married him.

　　Jiang Dai shook her head, refusing to dwell on the past.

　　Noticing the man’s grimace, she inquired, “Are you still in pain? Do you need more painkillers?”

　　The man nodded gravely, as a hint of discomfort etched on his features.

　　Taken aback, Jiang Dai was about to stand up and search for a nurse to administer more painkillers when the man reached out and clasped her hand, intertwining their fingers.

　　“Give me a kiss, and the pain will go away.”

　　“…………” At that juncture, Jiang Dai’s mind went blank as a rush of blood flooded her head.

　　Huo Rongshen inched his face closer until they were merely centimeters apart. 

　　She could feel the warmth of the man’s breath fan across her cheeks. 

　　Yet, she could not help but hesitate on whether to hide from him or not.

　　Huo Rongshen urged with teasing jollity, as though he could read her thoughts, “C’mon, don’t hide. Just one kiss, that’s all I want.” 

　　His sudden charms had indeed caught her off guard.

　　It was not that he actually allured her, but…… she could not refrain from marveling at the transformation of this once-awkward straight man into a smooth talker! It had simply left her in awe!!! 

　　He seemed entirely different from the b*st*rd she had unceremoniously kicked out before.

　　Under a surge of surprise and satisfaction, Jiang Dai observed Huo Rongshen’s behavior. Unlike before, he appeared more composed and cautious, no longer acting recklessly.

　　Recently, there has been a wee bit of progress in his relationship with Jiang Dai. The unexpected incident today might just prove to be the perfect opportunity he required to take things to the next level.

　　However, his success still hinged on Jiang Dai’s reaction. Although she might be taken aback, he was encouraged by her lack of resistance thus far.

　　Her eyes closed, and he noticed a faint trembling of her thick, curly eyelashes. He could not resist the urge to give a hook of the lips as he drew himself closer by a few centimeters——

　　The ward door slammed open with a bang.

　　Chen Mu’s genuine concern and emotions propelled him forward as he dashed toward the bed. “Are you alright, President Huo?! The public security in Yanjing City has always been excellent, so how could something like this occur in broad daylight……”

　　Chen Mu was utterly stunned by the news.

　　After almost ten years of working for President Huo, he received the jarring news that President Huo had been assaulted by thugs and was now in the hospital. Without a moment’s hesitation, he rushed to the hospital. Despite being in the midst of running errands in the eastern part of the city during rush hour, he rushed to the hospital near the CBD area. However, the journey was wrought with frustration as he found himself gridlocked in traffic throughout the entire route. With every passing moment, his mind raced with the worst-case scenarios, leaving him helpless and anxious……

　　The moment he laid his eyes on his boss, who was sitting there in perfect health and condition, a sense of relief washed over him. The muscular man’s emotions got the best of him as he could no longer hold back his tears.

　　As soon as she heard Chen Mu’s voice, Jiang Dai jolted up as if shocked by electricity. She quickly fumbled with her hair, tucking her curly locks behind her ear out of habit.

　　She berated inwardly, cursing both her indecisiveness and the restless injured man.

　　When had she ever been so indecisive?

　　How could she be compelled so easily?

　　In any case, Huo Rongshen crossed the line this time. How could he act this way in the hospital?!

　　Fortunately, they did not kiss, and the person who barged into the room was Chen Mu.

　　At this point, countless members of the Huo clan would have gotten wind of the incident and were likely to be on the way to visit Huo Rongshen in succession. The mere thought of encountering unfamiliar faces made Jiang Dai wish she could simply dig a hole and hide in it.

　　Irritation was blatant on the man’s handsome visage as his brows came down into a perceptible frown.

　　Secretary Sheng, who accompanied Chen Mu, was still standing at the door……

　　Despite her haste in trotting to the room, Secretary Sheng’s keen sixth sense immediately picked up on the palpable tension that hung in the air. Jiang Dai had her back to the door, and it appeared as though President Huo was leaning in…… for a kiss?

　　This sight caught Secretary Sheng off-guard, leaving her momentarily flabbergasted. For a moment, she could not decide which was more thrilling — uncovering an alleged illicit affair in a ward or President Huo’s wounds from the strong acid.

　　As for Chen Mu, he was oblivious to the fact that he was about to ruin his boss’s moment and needed a cautious reminder from Secretary Sheng. “Assistant General Manager Chen, President Jiang is also here……”

　　Only then did Chen Mu notice Jiang Dai and hastily nodded his head in greeting. “Are you hurt anywhere, President Jiang?”

　　Jiang Dai answered, “……No.”

　　Rubbing his red-rimmed eyes with his sleeve, Chen Mu lost his composure and turned sharply to Huo Rongshen. “Your complexion looks terrible, President Huo. You must be in loads of pain, so let’s transfer you to our private hospital for better treatment……”