Director Huo, who had always been so capable, had suddenly become a stutterer.
Nan Xiangdong knitted his brows slightly and turned to look over.
Huo Nian’s gaze flickered away, but she quickly met his sharp, piercing stare with renewed determination.
"Nan Xiangdong, let’s give it a try. No matter what happens in the future, at least we can get through today."
Nan Xiangdong looked at her deeply. "Did you come here specifically to tell me this?"
"No, I’m really not comfortable in these kinds of events. But after seeing you, I suddenly had a stroke of inspiration. I know you’re a man who doesn't believe in marriage, and I don’t plan on becoming a housewife this early either. However, if there’s no resolution today, and I go back, my parents will still pressure me into blind dates, and you won’t be able to explain to your household mistress."
"I agree."
"Also, we’ve worked together many times, and we know each other very well… No, what did you say?"
Huo Nian still wanted to persuade Nan Xiangdong a few more words, but before she could even speak, he had agreed.
Nan Xiangdong looked at her with amusement. "I said I agree, but the household mistress might make a series of moves next. I hope you can cooperate."
Huo Nian said heartily, "No problem! By the way, my parents…"
"I will cooperate fully." If the girl was this straightforward, he certainly wouldn't drag his feet.
Huo Nian was so happy she almost jumped, but she restrained herself and raised her right hand. "High-fives!"
Nan Xiangdong hesitated; he was a little unaccustomed to this childish game.
Seeing his reluctance to extend his hand, Huo Nian quickly walked over, took his hand, and clapped it firmly.
While Nan Xiangdong was dazed, Huo Nian had already pulled his hand. "Let's go. We might be the first 'couple' to walk out. Oh, to thank you for your cooperation, I’ll treat you to lunch!"
Nan Xiangdong pulled his hand away and glanced at his watch. "Isn't it a bit early for lunch right now?"
Huo Nian looked at her own empty hands, then smiled and pulled his hand again. "It’s not early; the place I want to take you to lunch is quite far. Let’s go, and try to be affectionate. Don’t let Yu Xi see any clues. Your household mistress is as sharp as a fox!"
"You say that about her, and you’re worried our family head might cut off cooperation with your Huo Corporation." His hand was being held, and Nan Xiangdong felt a bit uncomfortable, but after hearing her words, he endured it and didn’t pull his hand away.
"Just based on the generations of friendship between the Nan and Huo families, Brother Xiao wouldn't do that."
"You're quite confident! She probably doesn't realize how important the household mistress is to the family head. Forget about old family friends; even his own mother, would he treat her the same…"
In the small conference room, Lan Yu Xi was chatting intimately with Duan Xue, while An Qian stared intently at the screen.
Third Brother had already appeared; where was Nan Xiangdong?
Two minutes later, she finally saw Nan Xiangdong…
He was actually holding a girl's hand!
An Qian's heart skipped a beat, but her face quickly broke into a smile. Wasn't this what she had been hoping for?
Mu Lu Xi also saw Nan Xiangdong and Huo Nian. She turned to Lan Yu Xi and said, "Yu Xi, Nan Xiangdong is holding Huo Nian’s hand as they came out!"
"Is that so? Let me see." Lan Yu Xi walked over with a smile. "I thought he just came over to appease me. I didn't expect him to win over the Huo family’s little princess so quickly."
Mu Lu Xi said with a smile, "No! It wasn't him winning over Huo Nian; it was Huo Nian who won him over. I'm telling you, Huo Nian has had a crush on Nan Xiangdong for more than a day or two. I even encouraged her to pursue him, but she, who fears nothing, was afraid of being rejected by Nan Xiangdong. When she heard Nan Xiangdong would be at this matchmaking event, she was afraid someone else would get there first, so she asked me for an invitation and rushed over."
Lan Yu Xi smiled with relief. "I knew it. How could such excellent people not be liked by anyone? An Qian, chat with Duan Xue for a while. I’m going to talk to Xiang Nan."
"Mhm." An Qian hid the sadness in her eyes and walked over to sit beside Duan Xue. No wonder Yu Xi said Duan Xue was suitable for Third Brother. This girl’s personality was truly wonderful, as gentle as water and possessing an innate healing aura.
An Qian looked gratefully at Lan Yu Xi. She did more for Third Brother than his own sister. If she ever needed her in the future, even if it meant going through fire and water, she wouldn’t hesitate.
As Lan Yu Xi was leaving, she glanced at the other screens. Seeing that Nan Xiang Bei was surrounded by over a dozen girls, while Nan Xiang Xi exuded a cold aura that deterred any girls who wanted to approach him.
Lan Yu Xi frowned slightly. "Nan Xiang Xi, you just wait!"
Lan Yu Xi glanced again at Jiu Wan and Luo Shi Yi. Seeing that they hadn’t separated and were also surrounded by many girls, she quickly walked out.
Lan Yu Xi didn’t enter the venue but stood in a corner and took out her phone. Before she could even dial Nan Xiang Nan’s number, she heard Nan Xiang Xi’s anxious voice from around the corner.
"Don't cry. If you keep crying, I'll have to disobey orders and go back."
Lan Yu Xi raised her eyebrows slightly and listened to the commotion from his side.
"What nonsense are you talking about? I’ll tell the family head and the household mistress about us later… Listen, I'm only here to accompany Xiang Nan and the others."
So he already had someone in his heart?
But why didn’t he say so earlier?
Lan Yu Xi narrowed her eyes, crossed her arms, and waited for Nan Xiang Xi.
Nan Xiang Xi comforted the other person for a few more sentences before walking out from the shadows.
But…
Nan Xiang Xi was somewhat petrified upon seeing Lan Yu Xi.
"Household Mistress… Why are you here?"
Lan Yu Xi raised her eyebrows. "Eavesdropping, of course. If I weren’t eavesdropping, how would I know you have a girlfriend?"
Nan Xiang Xi nervously clenched his fingers. "Household Mistress, it's all my fault. I should have told you earlier, but her identity is a bit special, and I didn't dare to tell you and the family head."
"Mhm, how special is she? Is she a princess from some country? It doesn't matter if she's a princess; our family has princesses… Oh my, Nan Xiang Xi, you haven't hooked up with some country's queen, have you!"
Nan Xiang Xi knew she was joking, and his tense mood relaxed slightly.
"She's a trained assassin."
After saying this, Nan Xiang Xi looked at Lan Yu Xi somewhat nervously.
Lan Yu Xi merely paused for a moment before patting his shoulder. "An assassin is still a person, and besides, our family has already abolished the use of assassins."
Nan Xiang Xi was stunned for a moment. "Thank you, Household Mistress. What about the family head…"
"I'll tell him. Hurry and go back to comfort her. By the way, what's the girl's name?"
"An Qian Han."
"An family?" Lan Yu Xi frowned. She didn't quite like that surname!
Nan Xiang Xi quickly explained, "She's not from the An family. She was adopted by the Old Madam from an orphanage. This last batch of assassins was all granted the surname An by the Old Madam."