Chapter 429: A Sign That Its Number Was Up
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“Is that one nice?” Lin Shanchu asked Huo Xunzhou with mixed feelings as she pointed at the other gown she had tried on earlier.
Huo Xunzhou replied, “It looks good too.”
Lin Shanchu was speechless.
As expected, she could not count on them to choose a gown.
Lin Shanchu sighed and turned around to change into another one.
Huo Xunzhou frowned innocently. He felt that she looked good in every gown.
When Lin Shanchu came out after choosing her gown, she saw Number 1357 eagerly looking at her.
Although he did not say anything, Lin Shanchu instantly understood what he meant.
He also wanted to attend the Cheng family’s engagement party tomorrow.
Lin Shanchu thought for a while. He had played a part in getting the evidence from Lu Shiyuan’s house, so she decided to pick a suit for him and bring him along to the party.
Just as she was about to call the staff over to ask about the men’s suit, she felt Huo Xunzhou looking at her from the sidelines.
Lin Shanchu took small steps to Huo Xunzhou’s side and held his hand coquettishly.
She asked tentatively, “Shall we bring Number 1357 along tomorrow?”
“Why?” Huo Xunzhou’s expression remained unchanged as he looked down at her.
Lin Shanchu shook his hand and said softly, “It’s all thanks to him that I was able to get the video from Lu Shiyuan’s house…”
“It’s up to you.” Huo Xunzhou did not really want to bring Number 1357 along, but he could not reject Lin Shanchu, so he could only put on an awkward face.
“Brother Xunzhou is the best!” Lin Shanchu smiled and tiptoed to give him a peck on the cheek.
After kissing him, she let go of his hand and brought Number 1357 to pick out a suit.
There were not many styles for men’s suits as they all looked the same at first glance.
After looking around, Lin Shanchu could not tell which set was special. She pointed at one set and asked Number 1357, “What do you think of this one?”
Number 1357 nodded hurriedly and replied, “It looks good!”
Lin Shanchu paused and looked thoughtfully at Number 1357 for a few seconds. Then, she pointed at the set beside him and asked, “What about this set?”
As she expected, Number 1357 nodded his head vigorously and replied, “It looks good!”
Lin Shanchu figured out that Number 1357 would most likely say that it looked good no matter which suit she picked.
She could not tell the difference anyway, so she simply chose a more expensive set.
Number 1357 carried the packed suit and smiled happily.
Huo Xunzhou was waiting for them in the lounge area. Then, Lin Shanchu jogged over and said, “It’s all done. Let’s go.”
Huo Xunzhou looked intently at her and sat there without moving.
Just as Lin Shanchu felt puzzled, a staff member whispered to her, “Miss Lin, Mr. Huo’s suit hasn’t been ordered yet.”
Lin Shanchu was speechless.
No wonder Huo Xunzhou was looking at her like that.
“You haven’t chosen your suit yet?” Lin Shanchu sat down beside him, feeling a little guilty.
Huo Xunzhou sighed fussily and said magnanimously, “It’s okay. I can choose it by myself.”
Lin Shanchu felt even more guilty and replied, “I’ll accompany you…”
Number 1357 hugged the packed suit and stood there looking at the backs of the two people. Then, he sighed faintly. “Why would my daughter like this kind of pretentious man?”
His voice was so soft that He Xiang, who was beside him, only heard the latter half of the sentence clearly. She agreed with him. “I also think that Teacher Huo is kinda pretentious…”
…
When they got home that night, Number 1357 asked Lin Shanchu about her plans for the next day.
“You don’t have to worry about this. Brother Xunzhou will arrange it.” With Huo Xunzhou around, she did not need to worry about something like this at all.
Number 1357 said softly, “I can arrange that sort of thing for you if you need it.”
That pretentious man made him feel like he was useless.
Lin Shanchu patted his shoulder and said, “I’ll let you know when I need your help. Rest early.”
Number 1357 fell silent for two seconds before he said, “Good night.”
Lin Shanchu turned around and walked back to her room, waving at him with her back facing him.
Number 1357 watched as Lin Shanchu’s back disappeared from the room’s door. He suddenly realized that his daughter really liked that pretentious guy.
Moreover, the pretentious guy was very reliable and treated his daughter well.
From the looks of it, the pretentious guy, Huo Xunzhou, should be the male lead.
Strangely enough, he could clearly feel that Number 2580’s signal had weakened recently. It was obviously a sign that its number was up, but he still could not fully read the initial plot.
Did he miss something?
Or did something go wrong, but he still had not discovered it?
…
The next day, Huo Xunzhou drove over to pick Lin Shanchu up.
Lin Shanchu and Number 1357 came out together.
Huo Xunzhou stood in front of the car and glanced at Number 1357 without a word.
Number 1357 consciously opened the car door to the driver’s seat and got in, accurately positioning himself as the driver.
Lin Shanchu curled her lips slightly upon noticing him.
Huo Xunzhou opened the door to the rear seat and got in with her.
The Cheng family’s engagement party was held at Boya Hotel.
When they arrived at Boya Hotel, there were already many cars parked at the entrance.
They got out of the car and handed the keys to the parking attendant.
The Cheng family was prestigious in Capital City. Although the Cheng family did not hold an extravagant engagement party this time, many guest were present.
Many guests gathered and crowded the entrance of Boya Hotel.
Huo Xunzhou protected Lin Shanchu outside while they were led inside by a waiter.
“Shanshan, Zhouzhou!”
Lin Shanchu heard Yun Jin’s voice.
She looked up at Huo Xunzhou and said, “It’s Yun Jin’s voice.”
Huo Xunzhou nodded to show that he heard Yun Jin too. Then, he looked up and looked around. Soon, he found the Yun family’s group not far away.
He pointed to the direction and told Lin Shanchu, “They’re up ahead.”
Lin Shanchu looked in the direction he was pointing and saw Yun Jin waving at them with all his might, as if he was afraid that they would not notice him.
The way he waved his hand was too exaggerated, like a fool.
She asked Huo Xunzhou from the bottom of her heart, “Yun Jin likes nobody in the entire upper-class circle of Capital City, right?”
“No one for now.” Huo Xunzhou was amused by her words.
As the two of them talked, they unknowingly walked up the Yun family.
“What are you guys talking about so happily? Tell me about it.” Yun Jin came over curiously.
Lin Shanchu pursed her lips and shook her head, trying not to laugh. “It’s nothing.”
Yun Jin frowned in confusion and turned to Huo Xunzhou before he said, “Zhouzhou, tell me.”
“Are you sure you want to know about it?” Huo Xunzhou asked with an undisguised smile.
Yun Jin was extremely curious and urged. “Tell me!”
Suppressing his smile, Huo Xunzhou tilted his head slightly and said seriously, “I’m not telling you.”
“Are you kidding me?” Yun Jin was furious.
“Yes, I am.” Huo Xunzhou casually raised his hand, revealing the wristwatch that Lin Shanchu had given him.
“Where did you get this wristwatch?” Yun Jin’s attention was indeed attracted by the wristwatch on his wrist.
Huo Xunzhou replied with a smile, “My Shanshan gave it to me.”
Yun Jin was speechless. Was there a need to hold a grudge for so long?
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