Chapter 91.2 – Extra: Remarriage (Part 2)

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　　She had waited for two lifetimes, and this day had finally arrived.

　　It was clear what it implied when a young woman invited a man she was interested in into her home. And for Huo Rongshen to accept her invitation, it indicated that he shared the same intentions.

　　Zhao Chuyi was so overwhelmed with excitement that a sweet, almost metallic taste filled her throat. She was so caught up in her emotions that she did not even consider what was happening.

　　Forcing the blood down her throat, her eyes gleamed with greed as she smiled, “Please come in, Mr. Huo.”

　　Huo Rongshen had barely stepped inside when a searing pain surged through her body. With a loud thud, she collapsed to the ground——

　　The pain was so intense that she could hardly move, only able to curl up on her side. Yet, even in her current state of agony, her eyes still held desire and hope, completely unaware of the perilous condition she was in.

　　Huo Rongshen stood a short distance away, watching the woman writhing in pain.

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　　Her inner restlessness intensified as the minutes ticked by with Huo Rongshen still upstairs.

　　She could not help but question whether she had been too impatient and whether the sacrifice Huo Rongshen was making was too great……

　　Jiang Dai’s thoughts spiraled, and when Huo Rongshen knocked on the car door, she was momentarily dazed.

　　Only after a delayed realization did she open the car door and stare at him in astonishment. “W-why are you back so quickly?”

　　Without uttering a word, Huo Rongshen boarded the car with a stern expression. It was not until the door closed that Jiang Dai glanced at her phone and realized it had not even been twenty minutes. 

　　Noticing the somber look on the man’s face, Jiang Dai couldn’t help but burst into laughter. “You weren’t scared off, were you? Did that woman pounce on you as soon as you entered? Hahahaha, that can’t be true, right?”

　　As Jiang Dai laughed heartily, the man leaned in and emanated an aura of hostility. His eyes seemed slightly bloodshot.

　　Only then did she realize something was wrong with the man and hastily questioned, “Huo Rongshen, what’s the matter?”

　　The man’s body temperature was unusually high. When he pressed himself against her, she could feel the heat through her thin dress as though he had a fever.

　　With a hint of concern, Jiang Dai reached out and gently touched his forehead, only to be forcefully kissed by him——

　　Her eyes widened in surprise, clearly caught off guard by his unexpected reaction.

　　In previous encounters, she had asked Huo Rongshen to make an appearance in front of Zhao Chuyi, even if it was a quick chat. Then, he would always put on a show of grievances and play the victim after returning.

　　However…… she never expected him to suddenly become amorous once they were alone.

　　Jiang Dai could not help but worry if something had truly triggered him. After all, a man in his thirties should not be so easily swayed.

　　However, considering his almost nonexistent romantic history, it was likely that he had never even held a woman’s hand apart from her. So, if one were to insist that he was emotionally affected…… it would not be entirely implausible.

　　A sharp pang of sympathy shot through her at the thought. Rather than resisting, she let him passionately kiss her.

　　After a while, she belatedly realized that there was a hint of alcohol on his breath.

　　Jiang Dai instinctively worried, “Why were you drinking alcohol?! And it’s a liquor, at that! The doctor clearly stated that you have to avoid consuming alcohol during the recovery period. Although your wound has healed considerably, the doctor hasn’t said you can eat and drink freely. You really……”

　　She could not help but be genuinely concerned. Judging by the taste, it was likely a spirit with high alcohol content.

　　But upon further consideration, she realized that it was her who had goaded Huo Rongshen into coming.

　　When a woman invited him to dinner, it was difficult to avoid drinking, regardless of the location.

　　Jiang Dai’s thoughts were thrown into disarray, and once again, he silenced her with a passionate kiss.

　　Gradually, doubts crept into her mind as she looked at Huo Rongshen’s bloodshot eyes. She weakly asked, “Did Zhao Chuyi put something in the drink? Is that why you rushed out in such a hurry?”

　　Of course, Huo Rongshen would never mention that as soon as he entered the door, Zhao Chuyi collapsed, convulsed and coughed up blood. He made a quick phone call and slipped out.

　　He had bought a bottle of liquor from the supermarket near the back gate of the residential complex and took a few swigs.

　　He got so immersed in his own performance that his eyes grew increasingly red, and his expression filled with grievance.

　　Deliberately, he avoided answering Jiang Dai’s question.

　　Instead, he reached out and firmly held her waist before enunciating each word slowly, “You won’t go back on your promise, right?”

　　Jiang Dai felt a warmth spreading through her earlobes as her neck began to heat up.

　　Well, she…… had not thought of going back on her promise. However, this was all so sudden, and she had yet to make any mental preparation whatsoever.

　　Huo Rongshen’s eyes bore into her with profound intensity, intensifying with each passing moment and making it clear that he had no intention of letting her escape. 

　　It seemed as though he had read her mind as he threatened, “Don’t tell me you’ve not made any mental preparations. I’ve waited far too long…… If you keep dragging this out, I’ll lose my mind.”

　　The man embraced her, their bodies pressed closely together. As he uttered those words between clenched teeth, Jiang Dai could truly sense his…… impulsive desire.

　　In a split second, a blush spread across Jiang Dai’s face. After steeling her resolve, she spoke with a brave front, “Let’s go home first. We can discuss it there, okay?”

　　She contemplated calming him down for the time being, then reached for her phone to call her chauffeur, who was on break, to drive them home.

　　As soon as the driver took his place behind the wheel, Huo Rongshen raised the partition separating the rear passenger compartment from the front cabin.

　　Throughout the entire journey, Jiang Dai could hardly catch her breath.

　　Huo Rongshen clung to her incessantly as though he had consumed a spiked drink.

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　　By the time they arrived home and were about to alight from the car, Jiang Dai’s legs had turned into jelly, and her heart raced with wild anticipation.

　　She had gone from the mindset of “calming him down for now” to “why not just make the most of the present?”

　　It was just that Huo Rongshen seemed a wee bit too eager.

　　Since she was in high heels, she could not walk very quickly.

　　Unable to contain his eagerness, he scooped her into his arms in the garage and charged recklessly toward the foyer.

　　At this moment, it was still early, with the clock inching close to nine.

　　On the first floor of Nangang Palace, the living room buzzed with activity as several diligent servants continued to carry out their duties.

　　Jiang Dai closed her eyes and buried her face in his chest, determined not to witness the servants’ reactions……

　　Despite the sound of the elevator doors opening, she remained silent and sensed Huo Rongshen carrying her effortlessly and swiftly.

　　Once her body landed on the large bed, Huo Rongshen began assisting her in removing her shoes.

　　Jiang Dai looked at him with a mix of amusement and exasperation, unable to resist the urge to kick him lightly with her foot. She teased, “What’s gotten into you? You’re acting like you’ve been drugged.”

　　Huo Rongshen’s gaze deepened as he sat on the edge of the bed, unbuttoning his shirt with a solemn air. He replied, “Perhaps, I did.”

　　Jiang Dai gasped, “Are you serious? Do you want to go to the hospital then? Who knows what kind of medication you took! It could be harmful to your body.”

　　The man leaned forward, gripping her chin firmly, and enunciated each word with emphasis, “It has nothing to do with anyone else. It’s you who has given me a poison, a deadly toxin. I’ll succumb to its effects if I don’t find the antidote soon.”

　　Jiang Dai was momentarily stunned before finally retorting, “Where did you learn all these from? ‘Succumb to its effects’? Seriously?”

　　Huo Rongshen remained silent, yet his actions grew bolder. 

　　Meanwhile, Jiang Dai found herself not inclined to refuse, but instead, she harbored some complex emotions……

　　After all, it had been two years since their divorce. Much like eating and showering, some things they had done daily became routine, but now that they had gone so long without doing them, it felt…… somewhat unfamiliar and even shameful.

　　That was why she believed that she needed more mental preparation.

　　Jiang Dai stammered, “You…… You should get up first. I’ve not showered yet, so let me take one first.”