[Imperial Glory Mall]
Xia Wan's eyes were drawn to the incredibly luxurious and massive mall in front of her. She couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow! It's so huge!"
Standing beside her, Huo Siyuan held Xia Wan's delicate hand carefully as they got out of the car. He asked in a gentle voice, "Wanwan, have you never been here before?"
Xia Wan glanced at Huo Siyuan beside her, then quickly lowered her head, her voice soft as a whisper. "No, everything here is too expensive. I don't have the money to buy anything, and I don't really need anything from here, so I've never come."
Perhaps because she had spoken too much, Xia Wan instinctively reached up with her other hand to touch her lips, then winced slightly.
Hearing this, Huo Siyuan's heart ached with pain and pity. He silently vowed to treat her even better in the future.
His wife was so gentle, kind, and well-behaved—how could anyone bear to mistreat her? The Xia family was truly unforgivable.
Huo Siyuan slowly reached out and gently caressed Xia Wan's slightly swollen lips. Looking at her pitiful face, he felt a wave of guilt and regret.
It seemed he would have to control his strength better next time. He whispered soothingly, "Does it still hurt? Let me blow on it for you."
Xia Wan slowly raised her head and looked at the gentle Huo Siyuan in front of her. For some reason, she suddenly felt shy and embarrassed. "Blow… blow on it? How?"
As she spoke, a faint blush spread across her cheeks.
Huo Siyuan gazed at the easily flustered Xia Wan, a doting smile tugging at the corners of his lips.
He bent down slightly, looking at her with a tenderness as if she were the most precious treasure in the world. "Like this."
With that, he reached out and gently touched Xia Wan's cherry-like lips. Then, he opened his mouth slightly and blew softly on them, his fingers still lightly caressing her.
Xia Wan was caught off guard by his sudden action, her mind becoming a blur.
She instinctively reached up with her slender hands and effortlessly moved Huo Siyuan's large hand away from her lips. "You… you…"
At this moment, her heart was in complete disarray. She couldn't sort out her thoughts, let alone articulate what she wanted to say.
Huo Siyuan noticed Xia Wan's wide, round eyes, which looked both adorable and amusing.
He couldn't resist affectionately tapping her small nose with his finger and said softly, "Alright, I won't tease you anymore. Let's go!"
Hearing this, Xia Wan's heart was still in turmoil, but she didn't know how to respond. She could only nod obediently and follow Huo Siyuan out of the car.
As they entered the mall, Xia Wan looked up at the tall, long-legged Huo Siyuan and quickly quickened her pace, almost jogging to keep up with him.
Huo Siyuan, noticing Xia Wan's little jog to match his stride, felt a pang of guilt. He immediately slowed his pace and said softly, "Wanwan, I'm sorry. I'm used to walking alone and didn't consider your pace."
Xia Wan quickly shook her head, a bright and warm smile spreading across her face. "It's okay! Siyuan, where are we going next?"
Her big, bright eyes sparkled with curiosity and anticipation.
Huo Siyuan stopped in his tracks and gently lifted the hand that was holding Xia Wan's. With his other hand, he pointed to her slender ring finger.
In a firm yet gentle tone, he said, "Since we're married, we should have our own wedding rings."
Xia Wan suddenly understood his intention—he had brought her here specifically to choose wedding rings.
A sweet smile spread across her lips, and she nodded obediently. "Mhm!"
Then, Huo Siyuan tightly held Xia Wan's small hand as they walked into an extravagant diamond boutique.
The moment Xia Wan stepped inside, she was nearly blinded by the dazzling brilliance of the diamonds.
The staff, seeing the impeccably dressed and strikingly handsome couple, immediately approached with enthusiasm. "Dear sir and madam, what may I assist you with today?"
However, Huo Siyuan's gaze never left Xia Wan. He didn't even glance at the saleswoman as he replied in a calm but commanding tone, "We're here to buy wedding rings."
The saleswoman, with an enthusiastic smile, led them to the ring section and politely introduced, "Please take a look. This side features diamond-encrusted rings, while the other side showcases gold rings. Feel free to browse at your leisure."
But Huo Siyuan seemed completely uninterested in the saleswoman's words. He held Xia Wan's hand tightly as they walked toward the glittering display of rings.
His eyes remained fixed on Xia Wan as he said in a tender voice, "Wanwan, take a look. Is there anything here that catches your eye?"
Xia Wan's gaze was drawn to the dazzling array of diamond rings, and an indescribable joy welled up in her heart.
These rings sparkled like stars in the night sky, making it impossible to resist their allure.
Her eyes shone with excitement, like a child discovering something magical, as she asked happily, "Siyuan, can I really choose whatever I want?"
For a long time, Xia Wan had harbored a deep interest and passion for design.
So, when she saw these exquisitely crafted and uniquely designed rings, her love for them grew even stronger.
At this moment, Huo Siyuan's voice rang out again, but this time it carried a hint of calm determination. "I want something one-of-a-kind, something truly unique. Price is not an issue. Bring out the rarest wedding rings in the store for my wife to choose from. Understood?"
*Wife! So they're married. He's so handsome, and she's so beautiful. They're such a perfect match.*
His tone was calm and composed, but it carried an undeniable authority that was impossible to ignore.
The saleswoman thought to herself that this handsome man must come from a wealthy family. Judging by the tenderness he showed toward the beautiful woman beside him, she had assumed he was a gentle and kind person.
But when she heard him utter the short, commanding words, "Understood?" it felt like a bolt from the blue. She was instantly intimidated by his powerful aura.
The saleswoman trembled slightly and quickly responded, "Understood, understood."
As soon as she finished speaking, Huo Siyuan's phone rang.
Hearing the sound and seeing Huo Siyuan about to hang up, Xia Wan quickly stopped him, saying in a sweet voice, "Don't hang up! Go ahead and answer it. I'll wait here for you."
Huo Siyuan looked at Xia Wan for a moment, then replied softly, "Alright then. Wanwan, I'll step out to take this call. I'll be back soon."
"Mhm! I understand!" Xia Wan nodded obediently. With that, Huo Siyuan reluctantly walked out to answer the phone.