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In the afternoon, Shen Tang and Huo Xiuyuan drove to the entrance of the military compound.

A stylishly dressed woman stood by the roadside, saw Huo Xiuyuan in the car, and waved vigorously with a smile.

Shen Tang looked at her—

She looked to be in her early thirties, with curly hair cascading down her shoulders. She wore a well-tailored beige trench coat and a pair of stiletto heels.

Behind her was a young girl, about seventeen or eighteen years old, whose eyes were fixed on Huo Xiuyuan.

The woman took two quick steps forward and raised her hand to knock on the car window.

Huo Xiuyuan rolled down the car window, and the woman bent down, smiling as she said:

"Xiuyuan—do you miss Mommy?"

Shen Tang, sitting in the passenger seat, suddenly turned her head to look at Huo Xiuyuan, her face full of shock.

Is this Huo Xiuyuan's mother? She's so young.

Huo Xiuyuan's face was cold and stern, his lips pressed into a thin line, and he said in a cold voice, "Get in the car."

The woman went around to the back seat and got in, and the young girl followed her in.

Shen Tang quickly turned around and greeted, "Hello, Auntie."

Looking at such a young face, she really couldn't bring herself to call her "Auntie".

The woman looked Shen Tang up and down and said with a smile, "You're a very pretty girl."

"This is my wife, Shen Tang," Huo Xiuyuan said abruptly.

Everyone on the bus fell silent.

Shen Tang hurriedly waved her hand: "We haven't...we're not married yet."

"I'll get it right away." Huo Xiuyuan took Shen Tang's hand and they intertwined their fingers.

He started the car and turned the steering wheel to drive forward.

"I'll get it right away, but I haven't gotten it yet," the young girl behind me said, raising her chin in a rather impolite tone.

"Huo Xiuyuan, my name is Song Zhiyi. It's an arranged marriage for you by Grandpa Huo, the kind where you're not officially married yet. It's a pleasure to meet you."

She turned to look at Shen Tang, a smile on her face, "From now on, I'll compete fairly with Sister Shen Tang and pursue you together."

Shen Tang turned to look at her, unsure of what to say.

The girl in front of me looked to be only seventeen or eighteen years old. She was thin and not particularly pretty, but her features were delicate and cute, like an unripe green apricot, exuding a youthful and innocent charm.

The woman smiled and said, "I think Zhiyi is right, you can compete fairly."

"There's no need." Huo Xiuyuan's voice was as cold as ice. "If you came here for this, you can get out of the car and leave now."

"How can you talk like that?" The woman slapped the back of his seat. "We haven't seen each other for years, don't you miss me?"

"You know it's been years since we last met." Huo Xiuyuan looked straight ahead. "You should have just stayed abroad. What were you doing back here?"

"I'm divorced." The woman shrugged, her tone nonchalant. "My sister's with that foreigner. I just had some time to come back and see you."

Huo Xiuyuan tightened his grip on the steering wheel.

Shen Tang secretly observed her "future mother-in-law" through the rearview mirror, wondering whether she should have a secret confrontation with her.

This mother's tone, word choice, and attitude are just too much like someone from another time.

"Oh right, I haven't introduced myself yet. Hello Shen Tang, my name is Lin Manni. You can call me Sister Manni, but please don't call me Auntie, I don't like it." Lin Manni winked at Shen Tang.

Shen Tang even stopped breathing for a moment.

Sister Manny? Holy crap, she has the same name as her later manager.

This agent is very kind to her; she's like a really nice older sister. Her personality is quite similar to the person in front of her.

"Hello, Sister Manny." Shen Tang turned around and looked at her, her gaze lingering on Lin Manny's face for a few seconds.

Was she a time traveler?

Huo Xiuyuan drove to the entrance of a restaurant, and the group got out and went into a private room.

Lin Manni looked around, wiped the table with her hand, and frowned, saying:

"Oh dear, things are just not the same in China. Look at this table, it's never even been wiped clean."

"If you're not going to eat, then go back."

Huo Xiuyuan pulled out a chair, sat down, and reached for the menu.

Lin Manni rolled her eyes at him: "Your temper is exactly the same as when you were a child."

Song Zhiyi leaned closer, resting her chin on her hands, and blinked at Huo Xiuyuan:

"Brother Xiuyuan, can you teach me how to shoot a gun?"

"No." Huo Xiuyuan turned a page of the menu without looking up.

"Could you show me your training session?"

"No." Huo Xiuyuan glanced at her, his gaze icy. "Don't ask anymore."

Song Zhiyi pouted, rolled her eyes, and shrank back into her chair.

"Would you like some water?" Huo Xiuyuan turned to look at Shen Tang, his tone noticeably different.

Shen Tang shook her head.

"I want some!" Song Zhiyi raised her hand. "Brother Xiuyuan, I want some water."

"Pour it yourself," Huo Xiuyuan said coldly.

Song Zhiyi rolled her eyes at him again.

Lin Manni chuckled and turned to look at Shen Tang:

"How could you fall for him? He's like a stinky rock."

Shen Tang smiled. He couldn't very well say that he was lustful at first sight, could he?

"Are you attracted to his physique?" Lin Manni leaned closer.

Shen Tang almost choked on her own saliva. Was it really that direct?

Lin Manni laughed and patted Shen Tang's arm: "I knew it, didn't I?"

She lowered her voice even further, "Are you in good shape? Do you have any abs?"

"I'm not deaf, I can hear you." Huo Xiuyuan looked up at her. "That's enough."

"Oh my, you're so shy, your ears are all red." Lin Manni laughed so hard she almost fell over.

Song Zhiyi leaned closer and asked curiously, "What are abs?"

"Ask your brother Xiuyuan," Lin Manni gestured towards Huo Xiuyuan.

"Don't ask." Huo Xiuyuan interrupted directly.

Song Zhiyi snorted and shrank back, crossing her arms.

"It's not fun at all. This is not allowed, and I can't ask about that."

"If you're not having fun, go home," Huo Xiuyuan said coldly.

"I'm not going back." Song Zhiyi retorted, "Grandpa Huo told me to win you over, and I'll definitely do it!"

Huo Xiuyuan turned to Lin Manni speechlessly: "What exactly did you bring her here for?"

"To be your wife?" Lin Manni said with a smile. "It would be quite interesting to have such a little wife."

She then turned to Shen Tang, "Don't overthink it. I was just saying. It all depends on Huo Xiuyuan's own decision."

"My meaning is very clear." Huo Xiuyuan pulled Shen Tang into his arms. "Shen Tang is my wife. There is no other choice."

Lin Manni smiled and waved her hand: "Oh, give me a chance, let's spend a few days together and see."

"Stop talking."

Huo Xiuyuan's voice was already at its lowest, his patience was about to run out.

The waiter brought the dishes over; several home-style dishes were arranged on a rotating tray, steaming hot.

Lin Manni finally shut up and picked up her chopsticks.

Shen Tang breathed a sigh of relief, glanced out the window, and her gaze froze—

The man was standing across the street, looking up at her.

His hair was cut short and his beard was shaved clean, but he was still wearing the same old clothes.

Shen Tang's heart jumped.