After Wen Man finished speaking, silence fell on the other end for a long time.
They could hear each other's breaths, soft at first, and gradually, Huo Shaoting's breathing grew heavier.
But in the end, he simply said lightly: "Good!"
He asked her to meet at a French restaurant that evening, but Wen Man refused. She whispered, “Let’s talk in your office!”
Ho Shaoting remained silent, clearly refusing.
Wen Man had a request of him, but she compromised: "Okay!"
……
After hanging up, Wen Man was lost in thought for a long time.
She knew deep down that being involved with Huo Shaoting again meant she'd have to pay the price for his help. He wouldn't do it for nothing, perhaps he had already set a trap waiting for her.
Ho Shao-ting, the one she could never move. ...
Because she was preoccupied, Wen Man wasn't focused all day.
When the little wolf dog came in with the report, he was all smiles. He threw the thing down and said, “Don’t tell me that new guy you hired, Fang, is actually pretty good! He’s really capable and his salary isn't high either! You don't seem to have any capitalist potential at all!”
Wen Man flipped through the report, her expression calm.
The little wolfdog sat on the desk with a plop, observing her carefully: "You make money every day and aren't happy. You're such a hard woman to please. Is it because you lack nourishment? Let me satisfy you. I guarantee that after you experience this, you'll be obsessed and immediately forget about that Huo guy!"
Wen Man closed the report and said, “Deducted 5000 yuan!”
The little wolfdog barked, "What's your reason?!"
"Harass the boss!"
"Damn! So many girls want me to harass them, I'm too lazy to even bother!"
……
Wen Man ignored him. She asked him for a cigarette, lit it, and placed it on the table where it burned quietly. She stared intently at the crimson ember.
The little wolf dog knew she was in trouble.
"Women shouldn't inhale secondhand smoke!"
"Got something on your mind? Why don't you do it with me, I guarantee you'll forget all about your worries!"
……
Wen Man told him to leave.
Zhou Muyan was both angry and wronged: “I’m concerned about you! Don’t be ungrateful!”
Wen Man looked at him calmly, "I heard you went to a party last night and didn't get back until 3 am. You were an hour late this morning, Zhou Muyan, if this happens again, you don't have to come!"
The little wolfdog was a bit guilty.
He went out to have fun last night, but you can't blame him. Ever since he arrived in the city, he's been as quiet as a monk. Besides, facing this woman's cold face every day, his mouth is almost tasteless.
After playing last night, he was full of energy!
He mumbled, "I don't really have to go... It's just... it's nothing special. Nothing new."
Wen Man doesn't care about his private life, as long as it doesn't affect work.
She went to the French restaurant at night and didn't let him send her.
……
Wen Man got out of the taxi, Huo Shaoting was waiting for her at the door.
The restaurant's entrance was charming.
He was dressed formally again.
Black shirt, dark gray tie, black handmade three-piece suit.
With broad shoulders and a narrow waist, she had a beautiful figure. Not to mention her haughty air, anyone who passed by would steal a glance at her.
Wen Man couldn't help but glance at him deeply, then she restrained herself.
Huo Shaoting walked up to her, his eyes deep: "Why didn't you let Zhou Muyan send you? If it's inconvenient next time, I'll pick you up!"
Wen Man wanted to say 'no next time', but thinking about what she had asked for, she swallowed it back down.
She managed a weak smile. "Like taking a cab."
Ho Shaoting didn't say anything more and led her inside.
He booked the entire French restaurant, probably wanting a quiet space to talk, but Wen Man felt pressured instead. When she sat down and ordered, she whispered, "You don't have to spend so much!"

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He took a small sip of the pre-dinner wine and smiled faintly, "Wen Man, we've been together for so long, but it seems like we don't have many private dates like this. This place is pretty good, maybe we can come here often in the future?"
Wen Man ordered two sets of meals.
After thanking the waiter, she turned to Huo Shaoting. He was leaning against the back of his chair, staring at her.
He is indeed handsome!
Beneath the glittering chandeliers, he shone brighter than the lights.
Wen Man took a sip of plain water and spoke with difficulty: "About Jingchen and Bai Wei... I want to ask..."
Ho Shaoting set down the cup in his hand, his slender fingers gently rubbing against the rim. His expression and posture were like he was caressing a woman... but with an air of refined elegance.
He smiled lightly: "Let's talk business after dinner!"
Wen Man had no appetite, but she still forced herself to eat a little. She didn't want to seem too concerned about the past, and since she was asking him for help now, she needed to maintain her composure.
Ho Shaoting was much more at ease than she was. He would occasionally ask her about work, and even Zhou Muyan could chime in with a word or two.
She didn't mention anything about Bai Wei and Yao Zian's divorce.
Half an hour later, Wen Man couldn't take it anymore. She put down her knife and fork: "Mr. Huo, we're not here for reminiscing today!"
"I know!"
He gazed deeply into her eyes and asked softly, "How do you want to talk about it?"
This left Wen Man speechless. How could she possibly discuss it?
How could she talk about it?
Ho Shaoting sipped his after-dinner wine, his tone nonchalant: "You want to speak for Bai Wei Jingchen? But Wen Man, you may not know, Yao Zian approached me long ago. He offered me quite generous terms to help him with this case, almost a third of the Yao family's fortune. I refused...it was a way to show face for Bai Wei!"
He finished speaking and began to taste the wine, examining her closely.
Wen Man believed what he said.
Yozi An and Bai Wei, he stands neutral and helps no one, then waits for her to come asking. Ho Shao Ting is just such a cunning and calculating person!
She was speechless for a long time...
Ho Shao-ting suddenly smiled gently: "Speaking of which, it's strange! Jingchen and Bai Wei were together for not long before they had a child. We've been together for a while before and after, but I haven't seen any signs of pregnancy."
This is kind of gangster, even at an upscale restaurant.
Wen Man was a little annoyed.
She pressed her voice down, "Mr. Huo, I came here with sincerity to talk to you!"
Huo Shaoting gently raised his glass and smiled again: "General Manager Wen, to be honest with you, I came here tonight with the intention of seduction. Aren't you even a little moved?"
Wen Man helplessly looked at his entire appearance.
It's really attractive!
It's really heart-warming for women!
She awkwardly tried to look away, but Huo Shaoting's tone suddenly became serious. He said earnestly, "I didn't want to say this in this kind of atmosphere, but Wen Man if you really insist on an answer from me, then I'll tell you...come back to me and I'll help Bai Wei win this lawsuit!"
Wen Man's heart pounded.
Even though she was prepared, she still seemed a little flustered. Her eyes were red-rimmed, and her normally elegant nose looked flushed and delicate, making her appear quite pitiful.
She pulled her chair back and stood up, saying flatly, “Never!”
<"Is that so?" >
Ho Shaoting said lightly, "Then it's a pity!"
His mood wasn't affected, and instead was quite gentle: "Eat a little more, you look much slimmer lately!"
Wen Man closed her eyes slightly: “You bastard, Huo Shaoting!”
He calmly wiped his lips with a napkin and said softly, “Then that bastard is waiting for you, Wen Man. I told you tonight I just came to seduce you.”

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