Uncle Yang Is Here to Pick Her Up?

After he got off work, he went to Carpenter Cui's place to look at the furniture. He didn't expect that when he got home later, he saw Xiang Wan was being bullied and his anger rose.

Seeing his darkened expression, Yuan Min shrank back in fear.

She did not know when Huo Xiao had returned, nor did she know how much he had heard.

It was widely known that no girls liked Huo Xiao because of his constant stern and gloomy expression. People thought he was terrifying. What if he married and the wife ended up being beaten?

Yuan Min was extremely afraid that Huo Xiao would throw a punch at her and kill her on the spot.

"Apologize!" Huo Xiao shouted at Yuan Min.'

"I… I…" Yuan Min trembled in fear, struggling to get her words out.

"Apologize! Don't force me to take action!" Huo Xiao stared at Yuan Min.

"I'm sorry! BooHoo, I shouldn't have said those things about you!" Yuan Min was so frightened that she cried. She finished apologizing and quickly ran away.

Huo Xiao exerted all his strength to suppress his anger, trying to appear calm. He then turned to Xiang Wan and said, "I hope I didn't scare you. Don't take it to heart."

"Miss, don't listen to what Yuan Min said. She's just jealous of you," Wu Lan comforted Xiang Wan while holding her two frightened children.

"Little Huo, we should go back now!"

"Right, thank you, Auntie Wu. I'm sorry for disturbing you today and scaring you all," Huo Xiao expressed his guilt as he looked at the two children. He had truly lost his temper just now.

"It's okay, Brother Huo. We know you were protecting Sister," Zhou Zhou showed his understanding like a little adult. Then, the three of them returned home.

"Come in, don't just stand outside like that. Others might think I'm mistreating you," Xiang Wan teased.

"How could that be? Don't worry, don't take it to heart. If there's anything you need, just let me know," Huo Xiao panicked when he heard that and hurried into the courtyard.

"I'm sorry, Wan'er. If I had come back earlier today, you wouldn't have encountered that situation," Huo Xiao looked as pitiful as a big puppy.

"You don't mind what Yuan Min said?" Xiang Wan asked.

Huo Xiao understood her implication and did not reply.

He walked over to the cabinet where he kept his belongings, and took out a neatly wrapped box from the middle shelf – a box that looked similar to the one that had held the jade pendant before.

He unwrapped the cloth and placed the box in her hand.

"What is this?" She asked.

"Open it and see."

Following his instructions, Xiang Wan opened the box, finding several large banknotes, a few ration coupons, and a bank passbook inside.

She opened the passbook and was taken aback by the number displayed on it.

She did not expect Huo Xiao to have saved up so much money. It was enough to buy a duplex bungalow in the city.

"This is the inheritance left by my grandfather, along with the money I've earned over the past few years. I'll give them all to you." Huo Xiao pushed the items toward Xiang Wan.

Xiang Wan fell silent, gazing at the man before her, lost in thought.

To be honest, they've only spent one day together, just one day, and Huo Xiao dares to give her his entire fortune.

"Aren't you afraid that I'll run off with all your money?" Her voice was a little hoarse.

"I'm willing to take that risk," Huo Xiao gazed at Xiang Wan, his eyes filled with tenderness that was about to engulf her.

As Xiang Wan looked into his eyes, there was a hint of gentleness in her eyes.

Initially, Xiang Wan had only intended to fulfill the task given by the system, find the person, and quickly return to enjoy her good life.

However, who could have predicted that the journey would be so full of twists and turns, more dramatic than a novel would dare to depict?

"Don't worry, I will provide you with the life you want," Huo Xiao had great confidence in himself. Once the college admission results were out, he would be able to go to the city with her.

While this statement might sound a bit idealistic, Xiang Wan knew it was genuine. As a spectator with an omniscient view, he would undoubtedly be a winner in life if he could overcome the obstacles presented by the two main protagonists.

"Alright, then I'll wait for you," Xiang Wan let go of her concerns, deciding to let things unfold naturally.

"By the way, I inquired with the village chief about Chen Zhuang and Liu Chun. This afternoon, the village chief will arrange for us to meet with them." Huo Xiao recalled the most important matter of the day and quickly informed her.

But wasn't it said that even the village chief didn't dare to interfere in their affairs? How come now it's so easy to meet them?

She told Huo Xiao about her doubts.

"Of course, it's because a significant figure has arrived in our village today! Interestingly, this big shot has some connection to you. You'll find out soon," Huo Xiao revealed.

Xiang Wan was momentarily surprised. A big shot related to her?

The only significant figure she knew now was Yang Heng. Could it be that Yang Heng had sent someone to pick her up?