Chapter 105: President Huo’s Affection, Yet Bai Lu’s Heart Remains Unmoved

In the darkness, Huo Yanfang heard the words and furrowed his handsome brows.

“Second Brother, don’t overthink it. The group has been busy lately; I can’t find the time,” Huo Yanfang said as he walked over and sat on the edge of the bed. “So, I never intended to conceal my identity to participate in that variety show.”

Second Master Yin shook his head. “That’s not what I meant.”

There was so much he owed to A’Fang, too much to count.

If it weren’t for him, A’Fang wouldn’t have ended up like this.

Living in anonymity, his identity usurped by himself.

Forced to hide behind the ‘richest man,’ existing under a false identity, never seeing the light of day.

“Second Brother, you chased half of Asia, all the way to northern Myanmar, risking your life to bring me back. At that time, did you ever calculate the cost and benefit?” Huo Yanfang asked with a knowing smile, as if seeing through Second Brother Yin’s thoughts. “You saved me but nearly died in a foreign land. If you wanted to settle accounts with me, that debt must be included.”

Second Brother Yin shook his head. “You can’t put it that way. It’s different.”

“There’s no difference,” Huo Yanfang said resolutely. “My life, Huo Yanfang’s life, was exchanged with half of your own. Now that I’m giving it back to you, it should be this way.”

Conversations like this had played out countless times between the two of them.

Each time ending the same way.

Second Brother Yin sighed with fatigue. “A’Fang, you must remember, the person who risked everything to snatch you back wasn’t just me, but also—”

‘Knock, knock, knock—’

A knock on the door interrupted his words.

Huo Yanfang exhaled softly. “Come in.”

Tang Xing pushed the door open, followed by Director Ye.

“President Huo, Xu Yi has returned,” Tang Xing’s tone carried a subtle urgency. “He has something to report to you.”

Huo Yanfang said, “Tell him to wait.”

Second Brother Yin waved his hand. “Go attend to your matters. I have Director Ye here; there’s no use in you staying.”

Huo Yanfang nodded and, as he reached the door, suddenly recalled something and chuckled softly. “Second Brother, when you wake up, perhaps a surprise will have arrived.”

Second Master Yin asked, “What surprise?”

“Bailu sent me a message. She said she’s been frugal and saved money to buy you a gift, even insisted you’d like it,” Huo Yanfang said before closing the door.

Second Brother Yin let out a low whistle. “The little nutcracker is terrified of me to death, yet she has the heart to do this? That girl is clever, cunning even. For no reason, she wants to give me a gift—I bet she’s up to something.”

Maybe she’s trying to promote A’Fang’s debut, trying to pry him away from the ‘richest man.’

Although Bailu switches to “vibrate mode” whenever she sees the richest man and seems timid,

In truth, Bailu is reckless.

Her courage is immense.

Tang Xing said, “Second Master, you’re mistaken about the little nutcracker. She stayed for a while at Yipinlan 888 before. That apartment is under the richest man’s name. The girl’s simply trying to express her gratitude.”

Second Brother Yin found it odd. “Huo Yanfang’s reputation precedes him. Bailu is cautious even breathing around me. She should be avoiding me at all costs, yet she wants to actively give me a gift—”

Midway through speaking, he thought of Huo Yanfang’s face and suddenly understood.

Heh, that little girl must be enchanted by A’Fang’s charm.

No need to think twice; the girl definitely has this intention to help the handsome man.

As the saying goes, it’s never wrong to be generous with gifts.

That’s why I say, Bailu is not only reckless but stubborn.

Such an interesting little one is rare indeed.

“That’s good then. I’ll look forward to what gift she’ll bring me,” Second Master Yin smiled, the scars on his face looking even more menacing.

Tang Xing was too tired to be amazed.

No wonder Bailu is Second Master Yin’s little joy.

Whenever Bailu is mentioned, he lights up.

Director Ye, quietly administering acupuncture and preparing medicine for Second Master Yin, suddenly spoke up, “Ye Jingyan is a good-for-nothing spendthrift, but even you are captivated by Bailu?”

She’s just a small actress; can she really have such power?

He was curious enough to want to meet Bailu in person.

Second Master Yin scoffed, “Come on, I’m hardly captivated. A’Fang is the one using a false identity to get close to the girl. According to Tang Xing, he’s desperately chasing after her.”

Director Ye’s hand trembled in surprise as he looked at Tang Xing incredulously. “Really? President Huo is worse than Ye Jingyan!”

His own grandson, at most, just chased stars and liked a small actress.

But President Huo is actually serious, pursuing Bailu!

This means he’s truly smitten!

Tang Xing was almost exhausted. “What’s so bad about that? You don’t know, our President Huo loves wholeheartedly, but the girl has no interest.”

Director Ye was stunned into silence. “Explain clearly. I don’t understand.”

Second Master Yin chuckled at the memory. “Bailu has her heart set on someone else. She likes Lu Yiting. A’Fang’s path of courtship is going to be tough!”

“Lu Yiting?” Director Ye frowned. “That name sounds familiar.”

Tang Xing said, “You’re not into the entertainment industry. Lu Yiting is Lu the Grand Emperor, the notorious scoundrel of the Lu family.”

Director Ye studied Second Master Yin’s expression carefully, putting away the prepared syringe, deliberately opening this topic. “I think Bailu was deceived by that scoundrel’s appearance, which is why she likes Lu Yiting.”

Second Master Yin leaned against the headboard, blinking wearily but with a hint of amusement. “Lu Yiting’s prim and proper appearance sure attracts young girls.”

Tang Xing nodded. “Indeed. But that Lu family scoundrel’s acting is top-notch. Unless Bailu sees his true colors with her own eyes, she won’t believe it.”

Second Master Yin smiled. “I’m afraid even if Bailu sees it, she still won’t believe it.”

Lu Yiting’s polished gentleman facade has fooled the whole country for over twenty years.

Director Ye motioned for Tang Xing to continue keeping Second Master Yin company, then turned to leave.

When he returned, he brought a steaming bowl of traditional medicine.

All the ingredients were sleep-inducing.

Second Master Yin took the medicine in one gulp, wiped his mouth, and continued chatting about President Huo’s long and arduous journey of love.

Director Ye and Tang Xing kept him company for a while until, without realizing it, Second Master Yin fell asleep.

Tang Xing was so moved he nearly cried.

What an angel Bailu is!

Just talking about her was enough to lull Second Master Yin to sleep!

And all without any sedatives!