Hua Puti sighed softly in his heart, then stood up and said to Hua Yuxiao, "Yuxiao, Ling Feng already understands the method of blood transference and蛊. I'll be leaving now. You still have time to consider. If you change your mind before tomorrow, you can let me know."
Before Hua Puti could leave, Hua Yuxiao said with a determined expression, "Grandpa, I won't change my mind!"
"That's good then!"
Hua Puti gave a bitter smile, his body slumping slightly.
His granddaughter's life would surely be saved this time, but there was nothing else he could do to comfort her for the grievances she would endure.
He could only shake his head, sigh, and wave goodbye.
After Hua Yuxiao and Ling Feng saw Hua Puti off, they went to Hua Yuxiao's lounge.
"Mr. Ling, thank you."
Hua Yuxiao personally poured Ling Feng a cup of clear tea.
Slender hands, a beautiful face, a graceful figure!
All of this fell into Ling Feng's eyes. He wasn't blind, of course, he could see it.
If such a woman were to die, this world would indeed lose a touch of beauty!
"I should be thanking you! Thank you for trusting me."
Ling Feng rarely thanked anyone.
Hua Yuxiao sat somewhat awkwardly on the sofa chair beside Ling Feng. With no one else around, she seemed to relax a little.
The aura of a female CEO that she usually carried was completely withdrawn.
She looked like a girl next door.
However, this girl next door was too beautiful to be approachable...
"Mr. Ling's gaze towards me is different from how other men look at me! I believe Mr. Ling is not interested in me!"
Hua Yuxiao said slowly, with a hint of self-mockery in her words. A bitter smile appeared on her beautiful face.
Ling Feng understood what Hua Yuxiao meant, and he also understood that no matter what, his actions would still sting Hua Yuxiao's self-esteem.
"You are very beautiful. Among the women I have met, you rank first."
Ling Feng praised her. Although his tone was calm, this was the first time.
Hua Yuxiao smiled charmingly, "Heh, Yuxiao is deeply honored. It's just that even so, it won't make Mr. Ling linger his gaze on me any longer."
Ling Feng frowned slightly. He didn't know how to respond to this.
However, Hua Yuxiao was a woman who knew her boundaries, and she was very intelligent. She could keenly sense that her words were making Ling Feng very troubled.
But Hua Yuxiao also truly felt wronged.
Having kept herself pure for so many years, to have to face a man naked, no woman could remain indifferent, let alone Hua Yuxiao.
Even though this matter would certainly not be spread, she felt it was even more tragic.
She had never been treated like this by a man before.
However, after a few words that sounded like resentment, Hua Yuxiao decided to bear this grievance alone.
She had always been this strong.
"Heh, I almost forgot. Mr. Ling isn't the only one who looks at me differently from other men. There's another man."
Hua Yuxiao suddenly pursed her lips and smiled.
Ling Feng was taken aback and asked in surprise, "Who else?"
He felt a slight anticipation. If Hua Yuxiao already had a man she liked, perhaps what he had done this time would be more comforting.
"Heh, it's that handsome Lin guy who's dating Xiuxiu!"
Hua Yuxiao said as if joking.
Upon receiving the answer, Ling Feng could only nod with a bitter smile, "You're right."
Then, his gaze towards Hua Yuxiao changed slightly. So, this aloof, saintly, and most beautiful CEO of Southern Cloud would also joke with people.
At this moment, both of them fell silent, their conversation ceasing.
Their gazes met.
In that instant, there was admiration for each other, as well as other emotions.
But it was only a one-second glance before both of them instinctively averted their eyes.
Ling Feng stood up and said, "Miss Hua, please choose the room. Let me know when you have a decision. I will be here on time for our appointment tomorrow noon."
"Okay! I'll see you out."
Hua Yuxiao did not offer any polite words of invitation to stay. Perhaps it was not suitable for them to sit together at this moment.
After seeing Ling Feng off, Hua Yuxiao stood on the rooftop of her company, gazing at more than half of Miaojiang City, a wistful smile spreading across her lips.
"Hua Yuxiao, this is your destiny. All you can do is face it! You are strong, you cannot be defeated by this hurdle!"
"This is just a treatment, nothing more!"
As the words of self-comfort settled in her heart, Hua Yuxiao returned to her normal state, as if nothing had happened.
Then, Hua Yuxiao called a servant to have her room in the private villa tidied up properly.
Time flew by until the early morning. Hua Yuxiao was still working overtime, seemingly trying to distract herself from other thoughts.
Beep beep beep...
Her phone rang, and Hua Yuxiao instinctively answered it.
"My dearest Yuxiao! Happy birthday!"
It was Xiuxiu's voice on the other end, with a hint of playfulness and cuteness.
Hua Yuxiao's face immediately bloomed into a bright smile. She glanced at the clock and realized it was already past midnight.
"Xiuxiu, thank you."
Hua Yuxiao tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.
"What are you thanking me for! We're good sisters! How about it? Shall I come over tomorrow to celebrate your birthday! I've already informed the company, and no one can bother you tomorrow!"
Xiuxiu chattered on, acting like a possessive boyfriend.
Hua Yuxiao's heart fluttered inexplicably, and she then chuckled, "No need. I have an appointment tomorrow. Also, I heard from Grandpa that Grandpa Su's health has just recovered. Xiuxiu, you must stay there and take good care of him!"
"What? You have an appointment?"
Xiuxiu was very surprised. "Could it be Ling Feng?"
Hua Yuxiao quickly said, "No, you're thinking too much."
"Hmph, good that it's not. That scoundrel Ling Feng ran off to chase his little girlfriend that day and hasn't returned yet. How annoying!"
Hua Yuxiao's heart suddenly trembled for no reason. It wasn't because Xiuxiu had accurately guessed that the person she had an appointment with tomorrow was Ling Feng, but because she heard that Ling Feng had a girlfriend.
But soon, Hua Yuxiao regained her composure.
"Heh, don't overthink it. I've made an appointment with a doctor. I've been working overtime too much lately and I'm a bit tired," Hua Yuxiao lied. "You should stay home and accompany Grandpa Su. Besides, I heard that handsome Lin has always been by your side. You have a boyfriend now, so don't be childish."