Chapter 454: Discussing the Engagement
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Perhaps it was because he was old, but he still felt a sense of nostalgia. Looking at his two sons, Huo Yichen and Huo Xiuyuan, Huo Hong always thought of Huo Yu from time to time.
Thinking about the engagement and reminding Huo Yichen not to have any other thoughts, Huo Hong’s mind couldn’t help but wander.
In order to help Huo Yichen escape from house arrest, Murong Qiao took the initiative to mention the engagement to the Huo Family and even made a timetable to meet Huo Hong.
From this, the butler also received an order to pay special attention to the day the Murong Family came as guests. He had to ensure that nothing happened.
As long as he could obtain the Murong Family’s support, Huo Hong’s heart would be half relieved.
“There’s no need for me to say how important this matter is. I’ve always been at ease with you.” Huo Hong looked at the butler in front of him.
The butler naturally replied, “Yes.”
“Huo Yichen…” Huo Hong’s words were meaningful.
Recently, whenever he thought of his son, he felt a little uncertain.
If nothing unexpected happened, Huo Yichen should be the heir. However, when he thought of how the other party had disobeyed him, Huo Hong still had a knot in his heart.
However, Huo Xiuyuan was even worse. If he had to choose between the two, Huo Hong would always choose Huo Yichen.
Every time this happened, Huo Hong couldn’t help but think of his dead son, Huo Yu.
If not for the fact that he had repeatedly confirmed that his son had died accidentally, he would almost not have been able to accept this fact.
The Huo Family should have been Huo Yu’s.
No matter what, the truth was already set in stone. The engagement between the two families was right in front of him, and Huo Hong would not allow anything to go wrong.
On that day, the front hall of the Huo Family was even more surrounded by guards. Most of the Huo Family’s people were gathered here, afraid that any accidents would happen.
Even Huo Hong rejected all the arrangements for that day and waited solemnly for Murong Chen and Murong Qiao to arrive.
This marriage alliance could only succeed and not fail.
The atmosphere in the Huo Family seemed to have suddenly stagnated, making people not dare to breathe loudly. Everyone’s nerves were tense, and their attention was highly focused.
Even the guards patrolling back and forth increased the frequency to the point that they didn’t even intend to let a fly in.
Sitting in the Murong Family’s car, Murong Qiao saw many people patrolling the vicinity just by sitting in the back seat. The airtight pressure even made her feel a little suffocated through the car window.
“Sometimes, I wonder if Huo Hong treats Ah Chen as his son,” she sighed.
Who could lock their own son up at home and watch over him like he was in prison?
If not for the fact that she had learned from Huo Yichen that the two of them were really father and son, Murong Qiao would have doubted Huo Hong sometimes.
When Murong Chen heard this, he couldn’t help but turn his head to take a look. After seeing the scene outside, he still maintained a calm expression and only reached out to touch his Little Sister’s soft hair to comfort her.
Murong Chen said softly, “He only cares about benefits. Huo Yichen is his biggest bargaining chip now.”
After interacting with Huo Hong many times, Murong Chen naturally had some understanding of Patriarch Huo and understood the essence of his personality.
As the two of them chatted, the car slowly slowed down and stopped at the Huo Family’s entrance.
Huo Hong smiled happily. “It’s been a long time.”
He shook hands with Murong Chen and greeted him. Then, he looked at Murong Qiao, who got out of the car behind. The other party was wearing a beautiful western hat and dress. She held Murong Chen’s arm and stood a little at the back, as if she was a little nervous about this meeting.
Huo Hong’s impression of Murong Qiao still stopped at the last banquet. The other party seemed to be listening to Murong Chen and was very easy to control. This made him even more confident in today’s conversation.
Murong Qiao leaned against Murong Chen and avoided Huo Hong’s gaze.
She tugged at her Big Brother Murong Chen’s sleeve. “Big Brother, let’s go in quickly. The sun is so hot.”
Murong Qiao reached out to block the sunlight and looked at the sky in frustration. He didn’t even greet Huo Hong.
“Alright.” Murong Chen raised his hand to block the sunlight above her head.
Although she didn’t show it on her face, Murong Qiao seemed to change her state in a second. Even Murong Chen couldn’t help but feel that his Little Sister had some talent as an actress.
Huo Hong smiled good-naturedly. “I’ve neglected you.”
The few of them then entered the front hall and entered the room. At this moment, the butler had already made preparations for the guests. He placed the perfectly brewed tea in front of the corresponding position and bowed respectfully to invite everyone to take their seats.
“I don’t like tea.” Murong Qiao made a request as soon as she sat down.
The straightforward and rude words almost made the smile on Huo Hong’s face disappear. He was still a little annoyed by Murong Qiao’s series of actions.
It was fine if she came home halfway, but did the Murong Family not teach her any manners at all?
Huo Hong thought that he was an elder, but he didn’t expect Murong Qiao to not take the ordinary path at all. From the moment they met until now, every step she took was unexpected and stepped in front of his rhythm.
“That’s true. Young people prefer soda drinks these days.” Huo Hong smiled and waved for the butler to change.
It was as if he couldn’t see Murong Qiao’s rudeness. As the other party requested, if the smile on his face was more amiable, he would really look like an elder who doted on Murong Qiao.
“Since you’re here, I’ll get straight to the point.” Huo Hong took the opportunity to mention the main point of this meeting.
He glanced at Murong Chen, who had not said a word since he sat down. “Actually, I’m not stubborn. If two young people really like each other, we’ll naturally make the decision to fulfill their wishes. Moreover, we satisfy the requirement of a compatible family.”
Huo Hong almost said outright that Huo Yichen and Murong Qiao liked each other. The meaning between the lines was obvious that he wanted to discuss the marriage with Murong Chen.
“Coincidentally, Huo Yichen is also at home today. I’ll get him to come down. If our families can’t settle this matter today—”
“I don’t want to see him.”
Murong Qiao suddenly interrupted, “He seems to have disappeared these past few days. He hasn’t replied to my messages.”
She complained with an aggrieved expression on her face. It was obvious that she was angry with Huo Yichen.
“If he comes down, I’ll leave,” Murong Qiao added.
She pretended to be angry and looked down the stairs from time to time, as if she was about to get up and leave if Huo Yichen really appeared.
These words were naturally against her will.
Murong Qiao was here to help Huo Yichen escape. If Huo Yichen was called down to sit here, he wouldn’t be able to escape.
She didn’t show her thoughts on her face, but her Big Brother, Murong Chen, who was sitting at the side, saw his Little Sister’s thoughts clearly.
He suppressed his laughter and sat at the side with a tense face. He felt that his Little Sister’s unruly appearance was very cute. Coupled with the fact that he saw Huo Hong suffer, Murong Chen’s mood improved a lot.
How could Huo Hong let her leave? He hurriedly added, “Then we won’t call him down.”
While he disliked Murong Qiao, he also felt that Murong Qiao’s words was good.
If he asked Huo Yichen to come down, Huo Hong would be afraid that all kinds of problems would arise. Fortunately, Murong Qiao didn’t want to see Huo Yichen, so it would be easier for him to control the situation.
This had to happen. Huo Hong naturally planned to follow Murong Qiao’s instructions.
“Then, this marriage…” Huo Hong looked at Murong Chen.
The one who really had the right to speak was naturally Murong Chen.
However, under Huo Hong’s gaze, Murong Chen casually replied.
Murong Chen patted his Little Sister’s shoulder. “Of course it’s Qiaoqiao’s decision. It wasn’t easy for us to find our sister. We can’t let her suffer..”