Chapter 79.3 – Extra: Wife-Chasing Crematorium (Part 4) 

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　　Mirror Lake Mansion

　　Mr. “I am so lonely with nobody to take care of me” Huo found himself encircled by a group of medical professionals summoned by the Huo family. They attentively monitored his temperature and administered the necessary supplements.

　　By the time the majority of the medical team and Father Huo had taken their leave, Old Madame Huo and Huo Shenli were hesitant to depart.

　　While Huo Rongshen was consuming the specially prepared supplements, he could not resist evoking sympathy within his ex-wife by sending her messages.

　　The moment he sent the ‘There’s no one here to take care of me’ message, he felt a jolt surge through his body.

　　His face took on a ghastly expression as something took root in his mind — getting these two out of here as soon as possible.

　　“I need to rest. You should head back early.”

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　　Even Huo Shenli genuinely felt sorry for his older brother, especially the pain he endured for Sister Dai.

　　It had been two years since their divorce, and for almost the same period, he had been pursuing her with little progress. At best, they could be considered ordinary friends. Only in the past year had Sister Dai begun to lower her guard and become more open to cooperating with his older brother in business matters.

　　But all of these achievements came at a significant cost borne by his elder brother. 

　　This cost involved giving away profits for resale and allowing Sister Dai’s Bao Li Group to acquire subsidiary companies without much resistance.

　　During the Forbes statistics and evaluation at the year’s end, caution was paramount, as careful calculations were made to ensure his assets would not surpass that of Sister Dai. 

　　Each step in this journey was incredibly challenging and demanding.

　　Yet, these challenges were not limited to the business level alone. They were even extended to dealing with groveling behaviors in daily life as well.

　　Whenever someone in Yanjing City mentioned his elder brother, the first sentence would usually be, ‘He is young and promising,’ ‘He is competent, decisive, and definitely not an ordinary person,’ and ‘If you were to encounter him in the business world, you could only consider yourself unlucky.’

　　Unfortunately, the following sentence inevitably came with a hint of teasing. ‘Mr. Huo is excellent in every aspect, but the only downside is that he is afraid of his wife – no, to be precise, he is afraid of his ex-wife.’

　　It could be possible that his ex-wife, Miss Jiang Dai, was so remarkable that she had even surpassed the formidable Mr. Huo. Following their divorce, she boldly declared her intention to claim the ‘Leading Billionaire’ title and astonishingly achieved it within just two years.

　　In the realm of business, Mr. Huo was hailed as the undisputed king, yet in matters of the heart, he merely ranked bronze tier. Rumors had it that his pursuit of his ex-wife was less than impressive, often likened to that of a lapdog.

　　During this lapse of time, countless other competitors vied for the top spot, displaying formidable strength of their own. It was also worth noting that the odds of Mr. Huo clinching victory were considered quite slim amidst such tough competition.

　　Huo Shenli sighed, “Big brother, why don’t you let us stay by your side? You can take a much-needed rest or even carry on with your work. I’ll always be here for you, just a call away if you require anything.”

　　Old Madam Huo added, “That’s right, we’ll remain silent and not disrupt your peace. That’s alright, isn’t it?”

　　Huo Rongshen’s brows furrowed while glancing at his phone, leading them to believe he was engrossed in work matters.

……

　　After persistently urging them for half an hour, these two individuals simply refused to leave.

　　Yet, Huo Rongshen found it embarrassing to disclose the real reason. After all, he was unsure when the heartless Jiang Dai would be arriving since there was a possibility that she might only be coming over the next day due to some last-minute matters.

　　If she were to stand him up after he had notified his mum and brother, wouldn’t that make him a laughing stock?

　　He surely could not afford to humiliate himself.

　　Noticing his eldest brother’s annoyance, Huo Shenli could only assume that he was silently enduring the pain of his wounds.

　　Approaching him with a playful smile, Huo Shenli suggested, “Big Brother, if you’re not feeling well, then take a break and don’t strain your eyes by looking at your phone. Here, let me share some jokes to cheer you up.”

　　Huo Rongshen retorted, “I think the real joke here is you.”

　　Huo Shenli’s laughter filled the room as he spoke for two minutes straight. Despite his eldest brother’s stoic countenance, Huo Shenli found himself in stitches, his laughter so uncontrollable that his stomach began to hurt. Undeterred by his own mirth, he continued speaking.

　　It had been far too long since she had been to the newlywed villa, so her sudden visit left her feeling a bit out of place.

　　Hence, she reached for her phone, considering whether to call Huo Rongshen.

　　Nevertheless, concern for his current injury and inconvenience weighed on her mind. She knew that if she visited in person, Huo Rongshen might push himself to come out and greet her, adding to his burdens. Ultimately, she decided against making the phone call as well.

　　Jiang Dai’s fingers glided anxiously over her phone’s contacts, searching for a number she had saved long ago.

　　She hoped to reach out to a butler or someone from the security team, but her attempts seemed futile. Lost in her thoughts, Jiang Dai accidentally brushed against the facial recognition lock installed on the door while loitering around the entrance. Much to her surprise, the lock responded with a gentle click, granting her access without any authentication.

　　Jiang Dai’s heart pounded as she found herself standing frozen there in bewilderment. Despite the years that had passed since their divorce, she could not believe that no changes had been made to the smart lock.

　　Driven by a strange impulse, she decided to test the smart lock. With a determined look, she closed the door once more, opting this time not to rely on facial recognition but instead extended her right thumb, attempting to unlock it with her fingerprint.

　　Then, with a soft click, the door swung open again, granting her access.

　　Stepping forward, Jiang Dai walked through the courtyard and entered the foyer. As she made her way inside, she ran into a middle-aged man she did not recognize.

　　When their eyes met, an expression of genuine surprise painted his face. “You’re here, Young…… Miss Jiang!”

　　Jiang Dai’s cheeks tinged with a soft blush as she nodded her head. “I came to visit Mr. Huo. Is he upstairs?”

　　Guiding her up the stairs, the new butler, Old Zheng, introduced himself warmly, “You might not recognize me, but I’m Old Zheng, the new butler who arrived a year ago. The previous female butler has already returned to her old residence.”

　　Since the door to the master bedroom was left ajar, the boisterous laughter of Huo Shenli echoed through the corridor.

　　Jiang Dai hesitated for a moment before gently rapping on the door.

　　Huo Shenli turned around abruptly, his eyes widening in disbelief. “Sister-i… Sister Dai! You actually came!!!”

　　Even Old Madame Huo leaped from the sofa, mirroring the astonishment on her son’s face. “Daidai, you……”

　　All eyes were fixated on Jiang Dai, as though she were a panda that had wandered into their midst by accident.

　　But their gazes soon shifted towards Huo Rongshen, and all of a sudden, everything fell into place. The reasons for his earlier attempts to shoo them away were now clear as day.

　　Old Madame Huo immediately prepared to head downstairs and stated, “Daidai, you’ve come just in time. Shenli and I have something to attend to, so we’ll be taking our leave first! So why don’t you chat with Rongshen?”

　　With quick reflexes, Huo Shenli followed his mum out the door. “Yes, that’s right! We have something very important to attend to, so we’ll make a move first! See you later, Sister Dai!”

　　Jiang Dai cast a glance at Huo Rongshen and observed, “Your…… complexion looks much better than this afternoon.”

　　That was the only sentence that left her mouth as she could not help but glance around. After all, it was the master bedroom they had lived in for a year after getting married.

　　Despite her shorter stay here, everything remained unchanged…… 

　　From the carefully chosen wallpaper to her personal touch on the dressing table, carpet, and even the bedding, it appeared as though time had stood still.

　　It left one wondering in awe — Had nothing truly been changed at all?