C9 He Wanted to Cancel the Marriage

Huo Yinyao sat in his wheelchair, still wearing that dark suit. When he heard Huo Duanming's question, he suddenly started coughing violently. "Cough, cough, cough..."

"Hey, Uncle, what's wrong? Why are you coughing so much all of a sudden? Should I get the staff to bring some medicine?"

Seeing Huo Yinyao start coughing, Huo Duanming quickly moved to pat his back, trying to help him catch his breath.

After a while, Huo Yinyao managed to calm down, turning slightly with a stern expression. "Enough with the chatter, just get to the point!"

"Oh, right, Uncle!" Huo Duanming was startled by Huo Yinyao's sudden cold demeanor and quickly moved in front of him. "Uncle, I heard from Mr. Shang that the Bai family is pushing for my marriage to Bai Xinlan again, is that true?"

"Yes," Huo Yinyao replied curtly.

"Um... Uncle!" Huo Duanming hesitated, worried that what he was about to say might upset Huo Yinyao. He asked eagerly, "Are you thirsty? Do you want some water?"

Huo Yinyao looked up, his eyes deep and unreadable. "..."

"Heh," Huo Duanming laughed awkwardly. "Uncle, why are you looking at me like that? I just... I saw you coughing badly and thought I'd ask if you need some medicine first."

"Just say it!"

As soon as Huo Yinyao spoke, Huo Duanming straightened up like a schoolboy, nervously blurting out, "Uncle, I... I don't want to marry Bai Xinlan. I want to call off the engagement!"

A year ago, Huo Yinyao had taken it upon himself to arrange a marriage for him with Bai Xinlan, the daughter of Bai Mingchong, the chairman of Bai's Group. The engagement was set by Huo Yinyao, and Duanming didn't dare defy him, but deep down, he was completely against it.

As a man, he believed his focus should be on his career, not wasting time on romantic entanglements. Over the past year, he hadn't even gone on proper dates with Bai Xinlan, and there was no real connection between them. His only impression of her was that she was too childish, like an overgrown kid, which he found annoying.

So, he wanted to call off the engagement.

Huo Yinyao's dark eyes paused as he looked at Duanming across from him. His well-defined hand tapped rhythmically on the armrest, as if pondering something.

Duanming felt a bit intimidated by Yinyao's gaze. After a moment's hesitation, he spoke again, "Uncle, please... don't look at me like that. I really don't like someone like Bai Xinlan!"

Huo Yinyao didn't say anything, continuing to stare at Duanming, only breaking the silence with a couple of dry coughs.

After about five minutes, his thin lips parted, and he spoke calmly, "What kind of person do you like, then?"

What kind of situation is this?!

Huo Duanming pondered quietly...

On the film set

After a scene wrapped up, Bai Xinyan took the buzzing phone from her assistant.

The call was from the Bai family’s landline.

“Xiner, where are you?! Tell Grandpa, and he’ll send someone to pick you up!”

The voice of Old Master Bai, Bai Zhenye, came through the receiver, rich and full of warmth.

His tone was incredibly gentle.

Whether it was three years ago or now, Bai Xinyan’s only family was Bai Zhenye.

So, the first thing she did upon returning was to find him. Later, for reasons she couldn’t quite understand, the old man suddenly wanted to make her his honorary granddaughter. Initially, Bai Xinyan didn’t agree, but she couldn’t resist his kindness and eventually accepted.

Now, Bai Xinyan held the phone with her small, pale hand, her dark eyes curving into crescents as she flashed a sweet smile.