eyes.He glanced at her and said coldly, "Wen Man, in your heart, am I just such a superficial man"He wanted to start over with her, so he pursued her.Is that all you think about, just getting into be...Wen Man didn't fall for his trick.

She hummed lightly, “I’m not unhappy! That’s your private life.”

Ho Shao-ting let out a light chuckle: "She's not part of my private life, you and Ho Xi are!"

He looked at Xiao Hoxi: “Is Dad right”

Little Huo Xi climbed onto his dad's lap and looked at Wen Man with eyes that said, "You scoundrel!"

: ...

A pause in the conversation, and Zhang's secretary entered.

She was carrying a tray with Xiaohuxi's favorite pine nut cookies and some other pastries.

Behind her, is the tall and elegant actress, Zhou Zhiyun.

Zhou Ying is an extremely confident woman.

She is a talented actress who has won numerous awards and is known for her clean image in the industry.

That day in Hong Kong, she missed the opportunity to connect with Ho Shaoting, so today she came to sign the formal contract. She didn't want to miss the chance again.

Secretary Zhang made a gesture: "Please sit down, Ms. Zhou!"

Zhou Zhiyun smiled slightly, just about to sit down, but her gaze fixed.

There was already a person sitting on the sofa.

She is a very beautiful woman, young and elegant. Unlike the skinny actresses in the entertainment industry, her slenderness is just right, thin but with flesh when you touch her.

Zhou Zhiyun's heart tightened.

Is this Mr. Ho's mistress

Just as she hesitated, the little man on Huo Shaoting's leg climbed down, took Zhang's secretary's hand, and sat obediently at the small round table to eat snacks.

Little Huo Xi ate a piece, then softly opened his mouth: "Teacher Wen, will you eat with me"

Zhou Zhiyun felt relieved: it was just a family tutor!

She didn't look at Wen Man, sat down on the sofa, and looked at Huo Shaoting with a gentle and flirtatious gaze: "Mr. Huo, I want to discuss the contract details with you!"

Ho Shao-ting glanced at her.

He walked over to the coffee machine, put in the coffee beans and started brewing.

Wen Man likes to drink coffee, she had an antique Italian espresso machine placed here so that she could have authentic Mantining whenever she came.

He was wearing a classic suit, and at this time he took off his jacket.

Deep blue shirt, black trousers.

A well-tailored shirt showcased his strong physique, exuding power and masculinity. Combined with the charm of a mature man, Zhou Zhiyun felt she had finally found the perfect partner for herself after searching far and wide.

At this moment, he brewed coffee for himself, and she found it perfectly normal.

Huo Shaoting, though a business elite, is also an A-list actress. She feels she deserves him.

She couldn't help but want to befriend her daughter.

Zhou Zhiyun also sat down at the small round table, wanting to eat pancakes too, and chatted with Xiao Hoxi to find some common ground.

She reached out, and the last pancake was pinched by Xiao Hoxi and sent into Wen Man's mouth. He softly asked, "Mommy, is it delicious"

Mommy

< not...not a tutor >

Zhou Zhiyun had also seen storms and waves, but at this moment, she was extremely embarrassed. When she looked at Wen Man again, she didn't dare to be as condescending as before, but there was still a hint of expectation in her heart.

Mr. Huo is divorced, and they may only meet for the sake of their child.

Just then, Huo Shaoting came over.

A cup of coffee was placed in front of Wenman, and he said in a gentle voice, “Don't drink too much, only half a cup!”

Zhou Zhiyun is utterly defeated!

That cup of coffee, wasn't brewed for myself!

She couldn't help but feel resentful, and she lost her composure: "Why"

She didn't believe this man didn't know her feelings. That night in Hong Kong, she had gone to knock on his door. When he opened it, he was polite and let her know she couldn't come in, but he didn't say anything harsh either. But later, she heard that he left Hong Kong that very night.

Ho Shao-ting has always been clear about the distinction between public and private matters.

He patted Wen Man's shoulder lightly: "Take Huo Xi to the lounge to play for a while, I have some business to discuss!"

Wen Man knew he didn't want to embarrass the woman, so she picked up Xiao Hoxi.

Ho-xi was on her shoulder, making a funny face!

Ho Shao-ting returned to his desk and pressed the intercom: "Deputy General Manager Li, come here for a moment!"

Vice President Li readily agreed.

Ho Shao-ting ignored Miss Zhou and flipped through a few pages of the file, then spoke a few words to Zhang's secretary.

Meanwhile, Mr. Li, the deputy general manager, arrived.

As soon as he arrived, Huo Shaoting pointed at Zhou Zhiyun and said in a low voice, "Ms. Zhou still wants to discuss the contract You talk to her! By the way... didn't we agree on an endorsement fee of 12 million yuan per year before Our finances are tight recently, so it's been reduced to 10 million. If Ms. Zhou is unwilling, just find someone else!"

Vice President Li was clearly taken aback.

What's going on here

Ho Shaoting had already given an order to leave: "Miss Zhou, you will be working with Deputy General Manager Li from now on!"

He gave her some face, but she didn't know when to stop, and he doesn't have to give her any more.

He's looking for an endorser, not a mistress!

Zhou Zhiyun was extremely embarrassed.

Only now did she realize that the rejection that night wasn't Huo Shaoting playing games with her. He simply never looked at her in the first place, nor had he ever considered her.

It was her own wishful thinking.

Ms. Zhou couldn't afford to offend Mr. Huo Shaoting, even though she was feeling humiliated right now and had lost 2 million yuan. She still politely said, "Mr. Huo, it was a pleasure working with you!"

He Shao-Ting simply nodded coldly.

He won't even look at her!

Miss Zhou, I'm sorry to disappoint you!

……

After everyone else left, Huo Shaoting walked into the lounge.

Little Huo Xi fell asleep.

Wen Man lay beside him, propping her head up and tracing Xiao Hoxi's small face with her slender fingers. Her expression was intensely gentle.

He couldn't help but take off his shoes and lie behind Wen Man.

He held her slender waist with one hand and murmured, "I really can't stand her!"

Wen Man actually knew.

If he had the will, he would have plenty of opportunities in Hong Kong.

However, she didn't want to pry into his personal affairs because between them now there was nothing left but Huo Xi.

She was silent.

He also understood her meaning, but he couldn't help but be a little unhappy with her indifference!

He was trying to tease her. His big hand on her slender waist glided gently, and he leaned in to give a light bite on the delicate skin behind her ear: "Wen Man, you really know how to get under my skin!"

Wen Man reminded him, “ Huo Shaoting, don’t wake up Huo Xi.”

Ho Shaoting rarely had such an opportunity, he lifted the blanket covering both of them, his palm involuntarily plundering back and forth on her body......

Xiaohuo's eyes secretly creaked open a sliver.

Then, the little body rolled over and snored.

Wen Man jumped in fright.

She seized Huo Shaoting's hand and looked at him silently.

Ho Shaoting clasped her hands with his, pressing close to her forehead and whispering softly, "I miss you so much! Wen Man, I don't believe that you haven't thought of me these past few years. Even if you didn't want me, you must have thought about me..."

Wen Man kicked him.

Her voice was hoarse: "Aren't you supposed to be working"

He gently nuzzled her neck before reluctantly getting out of bed.

After he left, Wen Man held Xiaohoxi in her arms and kissed him, closing her eyes.

Ho Shaoting always wanted to have a relationship with her, and whenever he had the chance, he would take advantage of it! Wen Man was not particularly conservative, but besides letting go of past matters, she was very afraid of getting pregnant.

The pain of giving birth to Hoshi still lingered deep within her body's memory...

Let me know if you have other text you'd like me to translate!atigue in his brows, Mingzhu felt a pang of sympathy. She didn't want to wake him and prepared to lie down beside him quietly, but just as she lay down, he woke up and gently pulled her into his arms....