Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

"Gentlemen, we've arrived. This is the private room that Second Master reserved for you."

"Second Master told me to tell you not to worry, just wait here. The people who contact Third Master will come to you naturally."

As they approached the door of a private room, Sheng Shengman spoke softly.

"Young Master Hua? The usual spot?"

Just as Sheng Sheng turned to look at Wu Xie and the other person, she suddenly saw a young man in a pink shirt behind them and quickly asked in a respectful voice.

A black, fitted suit, without a bow tie, very casual, yet formal—Jie Yuchen, Jie Yuhua!
Xie Yuchen gave Wu Xie a deep look, but seeing that Wu Xie didn't recognize his childhood friend, he didn't mind.

After all, more than ten years have passed, and Wu Xie is not him, who is paying attention to the other person all the time. It is normal that he cannot recognize him after so many years.

"Sheng Sheng Man, where's Xiu Xiu? She's not bothering Second Uncle again, is she?"

With her complicated gaze gone, Xiaohua put on a gentle smile, tinged with a hint of headache and helplessness.

Huo Xiuxiu is a girl with a particularly persistent streak at heart.

As long as Hu Ming is in Beijing, this girl will definitely harass him every day, trying to get some information out of him about how to cure Huo Ling.

"Yes, Young Master Hua, you're right. Second Master is currently being pestered by Miss Huo. To be honest, I think Miss Huo might not be in a very good mood."

Sheng Shengman revealed an awkward yet polite smile.

"I knew it. Please tell Xiuxiu that the old lady is waiting for her, and a distinguished guest will be arriving soon."

Xiao Hua sighed, looking troubled.

Normally, Huo Xiuxiu isn't this kind of tactless girl, is she?
Xiao Hua waved goodbye to the bewildered Wu Xie and left without looking back.

"What, naive, you recognize this flashy pink shirt?"

The fat man looked at the bewildered Wu Xie and asked curiously.

"I don't know, I feel like I've seen it somewhere before, but I can't remember. Maybe it's just my imagination?"

Wu Xie shook his head, thinking for a long time, but still couldn't remember where that feeling of déjà vu came from.

……

"Knock knock knock!!!"

"Second Master, Miss, and Miss Huo!"

After settling Wu Xie and Fatty in, Sheng Shengman arrived at the door of a private room and gently knocked on the door.

After receiving permission, Sheng Sheng slowly walked in and greeted the three people inside.

Inside the private room were Yin Nanfeng and Huo Xiuxiu, both dressed in formal attire, and Hu Ming, who was dressed casually.

Just kidding, Hu Ming isn't an ordinary guest, okay?
Even on occasions like this, if Hu Ming doesn't want to wear formal attire, who can force him?
After all, even the owner of the Crescent Hotel doesn't mind, okay?
"Young Master Hua asked me to inform Miss Huo that a distinguished guest will be arriving soon, so please return home as soon as possible."

At Hu Ming's instruction, Sheng Shengman relayed a message for Xiao Hua.

"Hoo, did you hear that? Little Xiuer, your grandma is calling you. She's about to send you off to scam someone, but you're just dawdling around here."

"Believe me, I really don't know how to help your aunt!"

Upon hearing this, Hu Ming breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Huo Xiuxiu with disdain.

Huo Xiuxiu was undeniably a top-tier beauty, but unfortunately, her clingy nature was giving Hu Ming a real headache. "Second Uncle, you're so difficult to talk to. What do you mean by 'trying to trick someone'?"

"That was clearly a collaboration with Brother Wu Xie, wasn't it? A win-win situation!"

Huo Xiuxiu frowned slightly and snorted in dissatisfaction.

"Come on, which woman in your Huo family is easy to deal with?"

"Don't let your innocent appearance fool you, you might be up to some wicked scheme behind the scenes!"

Beside him, Yin Nanfeng scoffed, "Cooperation."

You must be joking!
When did the women of the Huo family become so friendly? They're all beautiful, but deep down, which one of them is a truly kind and innocent girl?
Take Huo Xiuxiu, for example. If you really thought of her as a quirky and clever little girl, you'd probably be counting the money for her even if you were sold out!
"Yes, that's right!"

Hu Ming nodded in deep agreement.

As a man who had read the entire book, he knew all too well the nature of the Huo family women; none of them were easy to deal with.

"Also, Xiuer, it just so happens that I also have something to talk to your grandmother about. Let's go together."

"Nanfeng, what about you? Do you want to come along?"

Hu Ming looked at Yin Nanfeng.

"No, Second Uncle, I'm not like you, a hands-off manager. The Crescent Hotel is a huge place, especially today, with so many things to do. I still have a lot to do!"

Yin Nanfeng rolled her eyes at Hu Ming.

Do you really think everyone is like him?
Even after taking over the Hong family, he's just a figurehead. As the head of the family, where would he find the time to do so much?
"Fine!"

Hu Ming didn't insist. He pushed open the door and walked with Huo Xiuxiu toward Huo Xiangu's private room.

"Second Uncle, that woman Yin Nanfeng is so fierce, how did you end up with her?"

Once outside, out of sight, Huo Xiuxiu's strikingly alluring eyes darted around, and she naturally wrapped her arms around Hu Ming's.

"First, Xiuer, I don't think our relationship has gotten that close. Men and women shouldn't touch each other, understand?"

"Secondly, 'Sheng Sheng Man' is still here, are you deliberately trying to cause me trouble?"

"Thirdly, your aunt used to be my woman. If your grandma finds out, she'll cause me trouble again."

Hu Ming's lips twitched violently as he pointed to Sheng Shengman, who was leading the way.

That's why they say none of the women in the Huo family are easy to deal with.
This is clearly a deliberate attempt to sow discord! Just because Yin Nanfeng gave her a meaningful look?
Sure enough, she's a woman of the Huo family!
"...Second Master, I didn't see anything."

Slowly and deliberately focusing on one's inner thoughts and feelings—what could a servant like her possibly do about such a situation?
You can't exactly yell at Hu Ming or Huo Xiuxiu to their faces, can you?
"What are you afraid of? If I don't tell, Grandma won't know. Besides, that woman's personality is absolutely awful. I heard that when you first came to the Crescent Hotel, Second Uncle, that woman openly watched you take a bath?"

"Tsk, the eldest daughter of the Yin family!"

Huo Xiuxiu chuckled. It was just a little trick she played on Yin Nanfeng on a whim, so it was only natural that it was exposed.

As she spoke, Huo Xiuxiu not only did not let go of Hu Ming's arm, but instead hugged him even tighter.

Her stunningly beautiful eyes were filled with a gloating smile.

Her hearing was also quite good; she clearly heard the heavy breathing coming from the private room behind her...

With only a door separating them, and Huo Xiuxiu deliberately raising her voice, it would be a miracle if Yin Nanfeng didn't notice the commotion outside!