C9 Now I'll Tell You

Rong Yaoting held back his laughter until the moment Lu Yiting looked at him, and then he burst out laughing.

"Hahaha! Lu Yiting, you silly girl, you handed him my clothes!"

Lu Yiting quickly glanced down and realized she had indeed given Huo Jun her youngest uncle's clothes. She was mortified—what was she thinking?

What should she do now?

"Jun..."

"Don't say another word. Who is this guy you're hugging in public? Are you trying to breach our agreement?"

Lu Yiting was alarmed. Breaching the agreement was serious. Her parents wouldn't seek revenge, and the Rong family, who had nothing to do with Lu Yiming, certainly wouldn't either. The only person who could help her was the man in front of her!

Lu Yiting shook her head vigorously. "I won't breach the agreement. This is my uncle, Rong Yaoting!"

Uncle?

Huo Jun was taken aback, then turned to look at Rong Yaoting. The man who had been laughing so unrestrainedly now stood there with a serious expression, completely different from before.

Huo Jun recalled his conversation with the mayor earlier. A high-tech expert was visiting their city for a series of mechanical inspections, and tonight's event was in his honor. Seeing Rong Yaoting here, it was clear that this legendary figure from B City and beyond was indeed the guest of honor, Rong Yaoting!

His mouth twitched slightly. Rong Yaoting was Lu Yiting's uncle, and he was Lu Yiting's husband, which meant...

Huo Jun tossed the clothes back to Rong Yaoting and quickly pulled Lu Yiting down the hallway toward the hotel's back door.

Rong Yaoting didn't stop them, but his voice was serious as he said, "Take care of my niece, son-in-law!"

Huo Jun stumbled at the term "son-in-law." He gritted his teeth, shot a glare at Lu Yiting, and quickened his pace, as if worried Rong Yaoting might follow them.

"Jun..."

Huo Jun's voice was cold, "Shut up. Don't think that just because he's your uncle, I'll forgive you for getting close to someone else behind my back!"

Lu Yiting was taken aback, but then a smile crept onto her lips. "Jun... are you jealous?"

Lu Yiting had always thought of this young master as a smiling tiger, just as the rumors said. Especially that day when he faced her with a contract in hand, his imposing presence had truly startled her.

Since they got their marriage certificate, their relationship felt more like that of a superior and subordinate. For the past month, she had been calling him Director Huo, while he... he always called her by her name, except for tonight when he said "Yiting!"

Huo Jun paused in his steps and turned around, his deep, serene eyes meeting Lu Yiting's.

"Jealous?" Huo Jun's lips curled into a mischievous smile. "You think I'm jealous?"

By this time, they had already walked out of the hotel. The evening breeze was cool, taking away the summer heat.

Lu Yiting looked up at Huo Jun, his hand still holding hers, the warmth seeping through her left hand and into her heart.

"Jun... why are you helping me?"

Lu Yiting finally asked the question that had been on her mind for so long.

The contract had only a few words: Be Huo Jun's wife for life!

When she asked why, he simply said he needed a wife, and she happened to be there at the right time.

It was like that saying—meeting the person you're meant to meet among millions, in the boundless wilderness of time, neither too early nor too late, just right.

But unlike the saying, where there would be nothing more to say except a gentle acknowledgment, they had become the closest people to each other. She wouldn't break the contract; she would be his Mrs. Huo for life, and he would be her Mr. Huo!

Huo Jun stared at Lu Yiting for a moment, then suddenly let go of her hand. In one swift motion, he scooped her up by the legs and hoisted her over his shoulder, ignoring her startled screams.

"What are you doing? Put me down!"

Huo Jun paid no attention. The driver had already parked the car at the back entrance as instructed. Ignoring Lu Yiting's protests, Huo Jun tapped on the car window.

"Young Master Huo!"

Huo Jun's voice was cool and commanding. "Get out and find your own way back."

"Yes, sir!"

The driver promptly exited the car without question and walked away. Huo Jun tossed Lu Yiting onto the back seat and climbed in after her.

Once inside, Lu Yiting, still disoriented, found herself overshadowed by Huo Jun's imposing presence. A sense of fear crept over her, as if something was about to happen.

"Huo... Director Huo..."

Huo Jun frowned. "Hmm...? Director Huo?"

Lu Yiting backed away until she was pressed against the car door, trying to open it in the cramped space. Huo Jun seemed intimidating in such close quarters. Suddenly, she froze, watching as his long arm reached forward to lock the car door.

Tears welled up in Lu Yiting's eyes.

"Lu Yiting... didn't you want to know if I was jealous? Well, I'm telling you now!"