"Cough, cough, cough—" Chi Nan's lungs were about to be coughed out.
He tried his best to vomit one last mouthful of water and lay down on his back, breathing heavily.
"Alright, he's still alive!" Someone beside him heaved a sigh of relief.
Chi Nan coughed and struggled to sit up.
"Hey, Mr. Chi, you haven't paid the balance yet. Why did you jump into the sea? You can't go back on your word, right? We never give sympathy points when we come out to do things! We won't charge you for saving you, but we won't lose a single cent for the balance on account of you being our old client! Okay?" The person who saved him stepped on the stool in front of Chi Nan's bed and played with a switchblade in his hand. His tone was teasing as another person stood at the side and looked at him mockingly.
"Don't worry, I won't return you one cent less." Chi Nan panted.
"Moreover, I want to introduce you to a big business. This time, I'll let you earn your retirement pension!" Chi Nan said fiercely.
"Oh?" The two of them looked at each other, not quite believing Chi Nan's words.
Chi Nan wiped his face and let out a shaky breath. He said fiercely, "Let's see if you have the guts!"
"Stop those useless things! Tell us what business you have! If you do it well, we don't mind giving you a share. However, don't blame us for being ruthless if you dare to play tricks!"
"Don't worry, I won't disappoint you!" Chi Nan's eyes flashed fiercely.
Ning Wan, it seems like you want to do this the hard way. Then don't blame me for being heartless.
He could not come here for nothing. If he could not complete Plan A, he would use Plan B. There was no reason to go back empty-handed! When he earned his first bucket of gold in life, he would naturally plot again.
Huo Ce only finished his socializing late at night. He walked into his room as he instructed Han Chi on his work. He suddenly thought of something and stopped in front of Huo Yuan's door.
Han Chi hurriedly said, "Young Master has to listen to bedtime stories before going to bed every day. It's usually Young Madam who comes to accompany him."
"Yes, go and rest." Huo Ce pushed open the door to Huo Yuan's room.
Ning Wan and Huo Yuan slept soundly in each other's arms. A thick fairy tale was spread out and thrown aside. Under the dim bedside light, the two plump little faces were together and looked very peaceful.
Huo Ce stood at the side and was a little dazed.
The so-called peaceful time should be something like this, right?
In the end, he could not help but lean over and pick Ning Wan up.
In his sleep, Huo Yuan felt that there was nothing beside him. He reached out and turned over, falling asleep again. On the other hand, Ning Wan's breathing was steady and even. She even rubbed against his chest like a kitten.
The corners of Huo Ce's lips curled up slightly as he carried her back to their room.
She was the young madam of the Huo family, so she naturally had to sleep in the same room as him.
Huo Ce did not understand why he was suddenly so obsessed with his ownership of her. She had suddenly barged into his territory and he felt that it was a little novel, so he paid more attention.
Yes, that is it.
He placed Ning Wan on the big bed in the room. Ning Wan was sleeping soundly. She curled up into a comfortable position and continued sleeping as soon as she touched the pillow. She even hugged the other pillow in her arms.
"She looks so ugly when she's asleep," Huo Ce muttered in disdain.
Ning Wan woke up feeling refreshed. She closed her eyes and stretched. She tightened the pillow in her arms and muttered, "Huo Yuan, where are we going to play today? I'm not good at strategies. You'll be in charge."
Ning Wan continued to nag since Huo Yuan did not respond. "Are you very tired too? Then let's sleep a little more. We'll sleep a little more. I wonder if your perverted Little Uncle will come and take you away again! Sigh, if he comes to take you away, just tell him… Tell him that you have a headache and want to sleep a little longer. Do you hear me? Huh? Do you hear me?!"
She reached out and patted the back of the pillow, but she did not hit Huo Yuan's small body.
Ning Wan raised her body in a daze and looked around.
"Eh? Where did he go?" Ning Wan propped herself up. Afraid that Huo Yuan would roll off the bed, she quickly looked over and met his starry deep eyes.
"Ah—" Ning Wan woke up and retreated with a scream.
Bang!
"Ouch—"
Ning Wan fell from the bed to the ground.
Huo Ce held his forehead. He could not pull Ning Wan away in time no matter how fast he reacted. He watched as she fell to the ground. He could only get out of bed and reach out to pull her.