After being diagnosed with a terminal illness, the fake heiress binds herself to a rough-looking man

Chapter 72 Marinating with Eyes

When Huo Ming'an entered the room, the first thing he did was adjust his cufflinks, and the second thing he did was look at himself in the full-length mirror in the living room for three seconds.

Where does the composure come from?

Maintaining a steady shooting angle?

When Huo Ming'an heard his elders mention him, he finally withdrew his wandering gaze and replied with a smile.

"Uncle Jiang, you flatter me. Ruoruo has a good personality, and I admire her quite a bit."

Jiang Ruoruo lowered her head.

"Brother Ming'an, please don't say that. There are still many things I don't understand."

As soon as Jiang Yu heard the word "Brother Ming'an," a row of small bumps appeared on her arm.

Huo Ming'an smiled and changed the subject again.

"By the way, Ruoruo and Jiang Yu are both at A University, right?"

Jiang Yu paused for a moment, holding the cup in her hand.

Who are you calling your sister?

Do I know you well?

Jiang Ruoruo answered first: "Yes, my sister and I are both at University A, and we're juniors."

Huo Ming'an nodded, his tone perfectly measured.

"What a coincidence, I'm also at University A."

Jiang's mother's eyes lit up: "Ming An is also at A University?"

Mrs. Huo smiled and said on behalf of her son, "He's a first-year graduate student in business school. He did his undergraduate studies abroad, and after returning, his father wanted him to familiarize himself with the domestic environment, so he went to University A."

Second Master Huo chimed in, "University A has good resources, so Ming'an can get involved in more youth projects there."

Jiang's father climbed up the pole.

"That's even better. Ruoruo is new to the school and doesn't know anyone. With Ming'an taking care of her, we feel at ease."

Huo Ming'an looked at Jiang Ruoruo, then naturally shifted his gaze to Jiang Yu.

"If Ruoruo needs anything in the future, feel free to contact me. The same goes for Jiang Yu; we're from the same school, so we can keep in touch."

Jiang Yu took a sip of water with a blank expression.

Who wants to spend more time with you?

You go your way on the broad road to success, I'll go my way on the narrow path to survival.

It would be best if one of us stayed at the South Gate and the other at the North Gate, and we didn't even take the same shuttle bus on campus.

Jiang Ruoruo pressed her fingers firmly against the hem of her skirt.

"Brother Ming'an, my sister has many friends and doesn't like to trouble people."

These words were spoken gently, yet their meaning was clear.

My sister is very wild, just ignore her.

Jiang Yu put down her cup and looked up.

"Yes, I don't like to bother strangers."

Huo Ming'an paused for a moment, then broke into a smile.

"Jiang Yu is quite a character."

Jiang Yu looked at him.

"It's alright, mainly because it has a strong sense of boundaries."

The laughter in the living room stopped abruptly.

Jiang's mother coughed lightly and glared at her: "Xiao Yu, how dare you talk like that?"

Jiang Yu blinked: "I was praising Young Master Huo for being so kind."

Madam Huo's smile faltered, but she couldn't afford to lash out on the spot, so she could only try to smooth things over.

"Young people should speak their minds, that's good. Ming'an is popular at school and knows a lot of people in the student council. If Ruoruo and Xiaoyu need anything in the future, they can go to him."

Jiang's mother immediately chimed in, "Yes, yes, young people should keep in touch and build relationships."

Mr. Jiang smiled and said, "They'll be in the same school, so they'll have more opportunities to meet in the future. I'll show them around the campus more often."

Jiang Yu's hand, which was reaching for the fruit fork, froze in mid-air.

Familiar with campus resources?

She spent two years at University A.

She knows better than the school map which cafeteria worker's hand is shaking at which window and which study room has the coldest air conditioning.

Why do we need him to bring it?

The little ball of light tumbled in my mind.

[Host, danger. Your elders are forcibly organizing a meeting.]

Jiang Yu: "I can see that. If we keep talking, they might get Huo Ming'an to take us to the cafeteria for food."

"That won't do, Huo Li will be jealous."

"You're so happy he's jealous?"

Jealousy indicates an increase in emotional intensity, and increased emotional intensity is beneficial for longevity.

Jiang Yu almost burst out laughing, and quickly held up her cup to cover it.

Huo Ming'an thought she was just shy and leaned forward a little.

"Is Jiang Yu also in business school?"

"no."

"What's that major?"

Jiang Yu looked at him and said, "Why are you asking such detailed questions? Does University A check household registrations?"

Huo Ming'an's words stuck in his throat.

Madam Huo's gaze darkened.

Jiang Ruoruo quickly smoothed things over: "My sister studies arts management and is usually very busy. Ming'an, that's just her personality, please don't mind her."

Jiang Yu glanced at her.

This white lotus flower is also trying to add drama to her story today.

Huo Ming'an wasn't annoyed; on the contrary, he became even more excited.

"Arts management is also a good option. I've participated in several arts fund projects abroad before, so I'm quite familiar with this area. If you need any materials for your thesis or project, Jiang Yu, I can help you ask around."

Jiang Yu: "Thank you, but no need."

Huo Ming'an: "You're welcome."

Jiang Yu: "Really, there's no need."

Huo Ming'an: "We're all family, don't be so formal."

Jiang Yu placed the cup on the coffee table with a soft thud.

"Who's your family?"

After she said that, Jiang Ruoruo's smile completely faded.

Mother Jiang's face darkened: "Jiang Yu!"

Huo Ming'an smiled and waved his hand instead.

"It's alright, Aunt Jiang. Little Jiang Yu is quite cute."

Jiang Yu's stomach began to churn.

cute?

All she wanted to do right now was grab an apple from the coffee table and stuff it into his mouth.

Huo Ming'an's gaze then fell on her left arm.

"You hurt your hand?"

Jiang Yu pulled her hand back a little.

"Minor injury."

"How did this happen?"

"It's none of your business."

Jiang's mother couldn't contain her anger any longer: "Jiang Yu, Ming'an cares about you, what kind of attitude is this?"

Jiang Yu leaned back on the sofa, her tone as obedient as could be.

"Thank you for your concern, Young Master Huo. My hand is fine; it doesn't affect my eating, sleeping, or breathing."

The little ball of light clapped.

[Host, your three-part perfunctory response is remarkably well-executed.]

Jiang Yu thought to herself, "The low-profile approach has failed."

Jiang Ruoruo suppressed her temper and turned to Huo Ming'an, speaking softly:

"Brother Ming'an, my sister hasn't been feeling well lately, so she was a bit harsh with her words. She's not usually like this."

Jiang Yu looked at her.

"That's just how I am normally."

Jiang Ruoruo: "..."

Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Second Master Huo laughed twice to smooth things over.

"It's normal for young girls to bicker. Having sisters at home makes it lively."

Mr. Jiang quickly steered the conversation back to business.

"Mr. Huo is right. By the way, would the Huo family be interested in taking a look at that project in the east of the city?"

Master Huo's eyes lit up.

The two resumed their conversation about business.

Jiang Yu finally found peace and quiet.

She looked down and sent a message to Huo Li.

Where's the show you were talking about?

After sending the message, she lifted her eyelids and glanced at the living room.

Huo Ming'an was still looking at her.

Jiang Yu, unable to bear it any longer, posted another message.

[If you don't come soon, I'll be pickled in the eyes of the Huo family's second branch of the family.]

Huo Li returned this time.

Is he looking at you?

Even through the screen, Jiang Yu could smell the gunpowder.

She felt inexplicably relieved.

[This makes me want to call the police.]

Huo Li: [Ignore him.]

Jiang Yu: [I've already tried my best.]

Huo Li: [Wait five more minutes.]

Five minutes?

Jiang Yu adjusted to a comfortable sitting position for watching the show.

Small photosphere probe.

[Host, countdown begins.]

Jiang Yu: "Don't make it sound like you're launching a rocket."

This is definitely more exciting than a rocket.

In the living room, Mrs. Huo the Second had already gotten to the point.

"Our family's idea is to hold a small engagement party first, inviting close relatives and friends from both sides. If Ruoruo is still young, the wedding can wait until after she graduates."

Jiang Mu listened with a beaming smile.

"This arrangement is good. Since Ruoruo is still studying, we feel at ease knowing that things are settled first."

Jiang Ruoruo lowered her head and fiddled with the necklace pendant, her cheeks blushing just the right amount.

Huo Ming'an cooperatively stated, "I respect Ruoruo's opinion."

Jiang Yu felt a pang of sympathy upon hearing this.

She looked down at the time on her phone.

Four minutes.

three minutes.

Two minutes.

A sharp commotion suddenly came from outside the door.

The housekeeper's attempts to stop them were completely unstoppable.

"Miss, you can't go in! There are guests inside!"