readytorunbook Chapter 160 She never expected that this waiting period would last day after day.
Chapter 160 She never expected that this waiting period would last day after day.
The golden-red liquid swirled in the cold crystal glass. Horstley stared at the liquid in the glass without saying a word, as if in a daze.
Lu Xiuyuan hesitated for a moment, wanting to say something more, when suddenly he saw Huo Sili pick up his wine glass, tilt his head back, and drink it all in one gulp.
Bang!
The wine glass was placed back on the table with a loud, resounding clang.
"No." Lu Xiuyuan exclaimed in surprise, "What's going on?"
His gaze fell on the wine glass that Horstley had released on the table. He reached out, picked up the glass, examined the bottom carefully, and exhaled.
"Tsk, thank goodness this is of good quality. If it were a regular crystal glass, it would definitely have cracked and pricked your hand."
Huo Sili remained expressionless, his eyes dark, staring into the void, seemingly oblivious to Lu Xiuyuan's voice beside him.
Lu Xiuyuan glanced at Huo Sili, shook his head and sighed softly. He picked up his wine glass and took a sip. Two seconds later, he glanced back and saw Huo Sili's obviously absent-minded expression.
She was suddenly overcome with sadness. "No, you mean, how did things get to this point between you and Mrs. Huo?"
Before he could finish speaking—the moment the words "Mrs. Huo" escaped his lips, Huo Sili glanced at him with his dark eyes, and the emotion in his eyes made even Lu Xiuyuan a little apprehensive.
Lu Xiuyuan nodded, wisely picked up his wine glass and took another sip, ending the conversation and changing his tune.
"Okay, I won't talk about the two of you anymore, or anything else, but well..."
Lu Xiuyuan looked back at Huo Sili, "I still have to say something—you'd better not drink now. You can't control your strength, and you might end up with a handful of bits of liquor stuck in your hand, and I'll have to work overtime to bandage you up late at night."
"And another thing, judging from your condition, bro, I sincerely suggest you just wash up and go to bed, okay?"
At this point, Lu Xiuyuan couldn't hold back any longer, but this time he didn't mention Mrs. Huo again. Instead, he said something nice and heartwarming.
"I don't know what's going on between you and your wife, but maybe things will be better tomorrow? You're 28 years old, try to think more positively, brother. Couples argue and then make up before they get out of bed. What's the point of getting drunk so late at night?"
But clearly, these words offered no comfort whatsoever to Horsley; instead, they stabbed him in the heart once more.
Twenty-eight years old.
Huo Sili's thin lips curled slightly, and suddenly, his tall and strong body abruptly rose from his seat.
The movement was too abrupt, shrouded in shadow.
"Hey, where are you going?!" Lu Xiuyuan was startled by Huo Sili again for no reason, and quickly stood up as well.
Huo Sili turned and walked out, his tone devoid of emotion, "Go to sleep."
Lu Xiuyuan: "..." Tsk, why does this person still feel inexplicably annoyed even though they adopted his suggestion?
Unfortunately, it was the eldest brother who had emotional problems, and although Lu Xiuyuan felt uneasy, he was still somewhat worried.
"Where are you going to sleep? Don't head to Yunhai Huafu, or you won't be able to explain it, and the misunderstanding between you two will only deepen."
Huo Sili's figure disappeared quickly.
Lu Xiuyuan noticed that he silently opened his mouth and then closed it again. Well, he would just take advantage of his good temper and mess with him!
"Don't be stubborn! If something happens to you, I won't be able to explain it to others. Wait for me, you just had a drink, I'll take you home!"
Lu Xiuyuan followed him into the elevator, his expression serious: "Where are we going?"
Horstley: "Southern suburbs."
After saying that, she seemed to remember something and turned to look at Lu Xiuyuan, "Where's my phone?"
Lu Xiuyuan pulled his phone out of his pocket and handed it over, thinking that Huo Sili must have risked his life to save him in his past life, otherwise why would he stay up all night to be an emotional mentor for a stinky man in this life?
“I’m warning you, here’s your phone back, but you can’t turn off airplane mode. The continent you’re going to is still observing daylight saving time, so the time difference is twelve hours. You lied to her about when you boarded the plane, so do the math and have a general idea. Turn off airplane mode when it’s time.”
Huo Sili put his phone back in his inner pocket, and it was unclear whether he had heard what was said, but he did hum in response.
But the tone of his voice made Lu Xiuyuan feel heartbroken—it was so bland that it could wash away the flavor of even decades-old pickled vegetables!
……
Meanwhile, in the master bedroom of Yunhai Huafu.
For the first time during her pregnancy, Jiang Qin tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep. Although she didn't feel as nervous as she had the night before her previous prenatal checkup, she just couldn't fall asleep.
My eyes were tired, but my mind was unusually clear—I tried to stop myself from thinking about the divorce agreement, but somehow my brain kept playing a slideshow, with the fields I had marked on the divorce agreement constantly replaying in my mind.
Those fields she didn't agree with kept flashing through her mind.
Like a candle flame that flickers in the wind, seemingly about to go out but never truly extinguished.
Swaying and flickering, bright and dim, in a daze, it disturbs people's minds, like the opening of a horror movie.
Jiang Qin, who had failed to fall asleep again by closing her eyes and trying to clear her mind, frowned and simply opened her eyes.
My eyes have adapted to the darkness, and I can now see everything clearly in the room that was once filled with night.
Jiang Qin sat up and leaned against the headboard. After hesitating for a moment, she finally turned on the bedside lamp and her phone.
Upon opening the document, she discovered that the timing was actually quite early for someone who had never been pregnant before.
It wasn't even 10 o'clock yet—before she got pregnant, she might still be busy with work at this time.
Her phone was unlocked, but there was no reply to her message. Huo Sili didn't say where he was on his business trip, but judging from the situation, he was probably still on the plane. Otherwise, he would have replied to her message.
I remembered what the doctor and senior physician had told me before: to worry less and maintain a good mood.
Jiang Qin forced herself not to think too much about it. Just then, after turning on the phone, several WeChat messages received when the phone was turned off appeared in the status bar at the top of the screen.
Several profile pictures flashed by, and when Jiang Qin saw Su Lejia's, she quickly pulled down the status bar.
Then he paused for a moment, his eyes brightening.
I entered WeChat and replied to each message in turn. Of course, Su Lejia replied first.
"Honey, it's your birthday tomorrow. Are you going to work? I'm free all day, whether you go or not. I took a day off to celebrate your birthday with you! I've already prepared your gift!"
[A little rabbit launches a heart.gif]
"Oh, by the way, Bao, where are you living now? Is it still that villa? Or Yunhai Huafu?"
"Oh right, you should be asleep now. Hmm, I'm going to take a shower and go to sleep too. Good night and sweet dreams. Reply to me when you see this tomorrow. If you're not asleep yet, go to sleep early too. Good night."
Jiang Qin glanced at the time. Coincidentally, Su Lejia had sent the message just one minute earlier.
They're probably looking for a change of clothes right now.
Jiang Qin thought for a moment and didn't reply at that time. If she did, she was afraid that Su Lejia would worry.
After all, she would have been asleep long ago at this time of day.
I also read the messages sent by Xie Zhiya and Song Xinye.
They all sent her messages wishing her a happy birthday in advance and saying they had prepared gifts for her.
Song Xinye mentioned that he was recently doing business in Shenzhen, where jewelry is very famous. He asked her if she had any jewelry she liked, and if not, he would pick out some he liked and send them to her.
This means that no matter what, the gift must be given to her.
Jiang Qin raised an eyebrow slightly, and when she saw that line, she was amused.
However, after a slight pause, remembering what Su Lejia had once said, Jiang Qin ultimately decided not to reply late at night and planned to reply the next morning.
As we grow up, we realize the differences between men and women. Whether in person or online, it's always good to maintain some distance.
Whether it was the comfort of friendship or simply because my eyes were more tired after looking at my phone, I don't know.
After Jiang Qin turned off her phone, her disturbed mind seemed to return to normal, and she fell into a deep sleep shortly after lying down.
When I opened my eyes again and drew back the curtains, it was broad daylight outside; it was 8:30.
After washing up and going downstairs, I found a steaming meal laid out on the dining table. As soon as I sat down, Aunt Wang happily brought over a steamer of small animal-shaped buns.
"Madam, here are your favorite animal-shaped steamed buns! I'm off work today, so please enjoy them!"
"Okay, thank you, Aunt Wang," Jiang Qin replied with a smile.
While eating breakfast, Jiang Qin replied to the WeChat messages she received last night.
After replying to the WeChat message, I remembered that message. I opened it and found that Huo Sili had actually replied. I frowned slightly.
It's been so long, and you still haven't gotten off the plane?
Or do you start getting busy as soon as you get off the plane?
The fragrant breakfast in the bowl tasted a little off, and that feeling of frustration rose up in my heart again.
Jiang Qin picked up her phone to contact He Xu, but then stopped.
That's true. Huo Sili isn't replying. He Xu is on the plane just like him. Even after he gets off the plane, Huo Sili is already so busy, He Xu will only be busier. If he contacts him now because of personal matters, wouldn't that just be causing trouble for him?
Let's wait a bit.
He'll definitely reply once he's done with his work.
I recalled my previous business trips across the ocean, where I was often so busy that I barely had time to breathe as soon as the plane landed.
Jiang Qin neither sent a message to He Xu nor sent another message to urge Huo Sili.
But she never expected that this wait would actually last day after day!
Her birthday was on a Wednesday, and in the blink of an eye, tomorrow will be Sunday.