Two months later, it was nearing the end of the year.
Old Master Huo finally returned before the New Year's Eve.
Zhao Siqing heard that the huo clan had reaped a bountiful harvest in opening up a new territory overseas. Although old master Huo was old, he was still as sharp as a knife. He made use of the news that he had faked his death due to a serious illness to successfully obtain a decent benefit for the huo clan.
After old master huo returned, he walked with a breezy gait. He lacked the shrewdness and steadiness he had when he was abroad. He was rather smug. Old Madam Huo, on the other hand, scolded him with a cold face but could not help but ask about his well-being.
As for third uncle Huo and aunt Huo's family, they still retained their identity as the huo family.
However, third uncle and his family were sent to a more difficult place overseas by the old Madam, and were ordered not to return for five years. As for Aunt Huo, she became a nominal manager. Although Zhao Siqing could still meet her occasionally, she knew that she had been completely ignored They did not have much power in their hands anymore.
On the day of the New Year's Eve, old Madam Huo made the decision to invite Mrs. Gu's family, Yang Jingqiu, and Zhao Yancheng over.
When Jiang Jingming and Song Huaijin received the news, they also shamelessly ran over to have a meal.
Zhao Siqing invited Nalan Yanran over as well. It was a rare occasion for them to have a good reunion during the New Year.
There was a ski resort and a Horse Race track in the huo family's old mansion. Under Jiang Jingming's suggestion, the group of people thoroughly enjoyed themselves for the whole day.
Zhao Siqing didn't know how to ride a horse, so huo Jingchen brought her along and strolled around leisurely.
Leaning in Huo Jingchen's arms, Zhao Siqing watched Gu Shiyu and Nalan Yanran waiting at the starting line on horseback from afar. She couldn't help but ride over to watch the fun.
Nalan Yanran wore a professional equestrian outfit that tightly outlined her perfect figure. She was dry and unspeakably sexy, making people feel that she was both charming and spirited.
Gu Shiyu, on the other hand, wore a white sweater and khaki-colored casual pants, revealing a pair of shirt collars. He was elegant and noble, and still looked as cold and gentle as ever.
"Do you dare to compete? " Nalan Yanran raised her chin slightly and looked at Gu shiyu provocatively.
Gu Shiyu's gaze was gentle, and he said gently, "I'm afraid you'll cry too much if you lose. "
"Do you dare to make a bet? " Nalan Yanran was not angry at all. Her pair of bright and beautiful eyes looked straight at the man not far away. Her unbridled appearance was like the best years of her youth.
"What do you want to bet? " Gu Shiyu asked gently.
Nalan Yanran thought about it and smiled with her eyes curved. With a hint of arrogance and wickedness, she said, "If you lose, make me dinner for a month. "
Gu Shiyu turned the horse's head and got closer to Nalan Yanran.
The horse was still considered tamed under his feet, but it could not avoid stepping on the horse's hooves and digging up a patch of dust on the ground.
Gu Shiyu only turned his head to look at Nalan Yanran when he stood firmly beside her. There was not much emotion in his gentle and calm eyes, making it difficult for others to see through what he was thinking.
Nalan Yanran's heart skipped a beat when she was stared at by his eyes.
"What? " She did not avoid it and asked him directly.
She wanted to see what tricks he could play.
Gu Shiyu's horse passed by her side. The moment the two sides brushed past each other, Nalan Yanran heard Gu Shiyu's calm voice, "if you lose, come to my room at night. "
After saying that, before Nalan Yanran could react, Gu Shiyu's horse had already circled around her horse and returned to its original position from the other side.
Nalan Yanran was stunned for a few seconds. She looked at the back of the figure not far away in a daze.