Mrs. Huo is a Crybaby Chapter 1186 Idea

"What is our next move, then? Yaoyao, have you identified who is targeting you?" Xu Yue's voice was thick with anxiety.

"We lack solid leads for the moment, but it won't be long... we will uncover the truth soon."

A confident smile played on Song Yaoyao’s lips. To Xu Yue, it felt as though the years had dissolved, catching a glimpse of the girl she had been during their youthful high school days.

Once Huo Jiu had escorted Xu Yue to the guest quarters, Song Yaoyao stood up and made her way toward the study.

Tapping lightly on the door, she called out, "Gege, are you there?"

"Come in."

The man’s response came through the wood, clear and composed.

Song Yaoyao peeked inside, beaming at Huo Yunque with shallow dimples showing.

"Come here."

Huo Yunque beckoned to her. As she approached, he reached out and pulled her into his embrace.

Accustomed to this, Song Yaoyao settled comfortably onto his lap. Toying with Huo Yunque’s fingers, she remarked, "Gege, I believe I’ve found a way to draw that person out of hiding."

She was finished with waiting and had no desire to play a game of patience with her enemy.

"No."

Huo Yunque’s rejection was instantaneous.

Startled by his bluntness, Song Yaoyao blinked. "Why? I haven’t even explained the plan yet..."

Huo Yunque narrowed his eyes, his hand moving to pinch the back of her neck. "Do not put yourself in danger."

Song Yaoyao’s mouth dropped open in disbelief. After a stunned silence, she whispered, "Gege, can you read my mind?"

She hadn't uttered a single detail!

"Behave yourself and stop acting out."

Huo Yunque pressed down on her head, his warning laced with helplessness.

His words sparked a flash of rebellion in her. Her almond-shaped eyes widened, flickering with irritation. "I’m not acting out! This is the only method to lure her out!"

"Song Yaoyao, I said no."

"I think it’s a perfectly viable plan!" Not at all intimidated by his sternness, Song Yaoyao planted her hands on her hips and tilted her chin up in defiance.

Huo Yunque’s brow twitched. Suddenly, he maneuvered Song Yaoyao against the desk and leaned over her.

Caught off guard, she let out a small gasp of surprise, her hands instinctively landing on the man’s firm chest.

Through the thin fabric of his shirt, the hard lines of his muscles were unmistakable.

"Y-you can't do this! I-I'm still trying to have a discussion with you!"

Patter.

Huo Yunque arched an eyebrow, his thighs pressing against her as he unfastened his cufflinks and tossed them aside.

"This is the only thing I am willing to discuss with you."

"Hey!"

Song Yaoyao’s indignant protest was cut short as her words were smothered back into her mouth.

As her garments pooled on the floor, a single thought crossed her mind: Just when did this conversation go so wrong?

...

It took several days of Song Yaoyao nagging and making various concessions at home before Huo Yunque finally relented.

However, the cost of his agreement had been steep!

Alas, the saying that a thirty-year-old man was as voracious as a wolf or tiger proved to be entirely accurate!

Song Yaoyao hadn't stepped foot on campus in quite some time. The moment she exited her vehicle, she spotted a man standing nearby.

Clad in a suit that emphasized his broad shoulders and slim waist, his long-legged silhouette was striking enough to belong to a celebrity.

"Why is he here?"

Frowning slightly, Song Yaoyao immediately turned back, attempting to climb back into the car.

She clearly hadn't checked the almanac for luck today. Her fortune seemed to be hitting a low point; she wasn't running into the people she wanted to see, yet she kept bumping into those she wished to avoid.

"Is Miss Song trying to avoid me?"

Regrettably, she had been too slow. Her appearance had already caught his eye the moment she stepped out.

Zhong Li wore a playful smirk as he strolled toward her, his gaze brimming with curiosity.

Song Yaoyao pursed her lips and slammed the door shut, standing her ground. "Mr. Zhong Li, you're imagining things. I simply realized I forgot to do something."

"Is that so?" Zhong Li cocked an eyebrow. "Then why do you suppose I am waiting at the gates of your university?"

Song Yaoyao replied coolly, "If my memory is correct, Mr. Zhong Li’s sister is a student here as well, isn't she?"

Zhong Li faltered for a second before his dark eyes filled with mirth. "I didn't realize Miss Song paid such close attention to me. Knowing my sister is your classmate... perhaps you don't dislike me as much as you claim."

Song Yaoyao let out a dry laugh. "You're overthinking it."

Seeing no way to avoid him now, she gave up on leaving and started walking toward the campus buildings.

Zhong Li’s eyes narrowed at her dismissive attitude. "Miss Song, don't you think it was rather uncalled for to kidnap my people?"

Song Yaoyao didn't miss a beat, turning around with a blank expression. "I'm sorry, I haven't the slightest idea what you're talking about."

She knew she couldn't really hide the truth from him, but since he hadn't intervened, it was clear that Song Jingwan held little value in his eyes.

Standing before him, the girl looked incredibly innocent with her bright features and wide eyes. She blinked at him, her gaze as clear as a mountain spring. Anyone looking at her would find it nearly impossible to harbor suspicion.

Zhong Li rubbed his throbbing forehead. "Drop the act. We both know better."

"I truly don't know." Song Yaoyao’s expression only grew more guileless.

Zhong Li: "... Join me for a meal."

Song Yaoyao rolled her eyes, giving him a flat refusal. "No." She turned her back on him again.

"Tsk—"

Taking a sharp breath, Zhong Li lunged forward, his hand snapping out with lightning speed to seize Song Yaoyao’s wrist.

Hiss!

"What do you think you're doing?"

Song Yaoyao’s face darkened instantly. Zhong Li was fast, but her reflexes were sharper. She swung her leg and delivered a swift kick.

With students passing by, she hissed through gritted teeth, "Let go of me!"

"I'll let go if you agree to dinner." Seeing her resistance, Zhong Li added calmly, "If you come to dinner, I'll reveal anything you want to know."

"Truly?" Song Yaoyao looked at him skeptically.

Her lashes fluttered as she weighed the honesty of his promise.

"Of course, I would not deceive you," Zhong Li said, his tone serious.

"Fine, it's a deal."

Song Yaoyao nodded, her teeth clenched. "Now, release me!"

Zhong Li narrowed his eyes, scanning her suspiciously. "You aren't going to bolt, are you?"

"You are so frustrating! Who could eat like this? Don't give people the wrong idea, alright? Everyone knows I'm engaged!" Song Yaoyao snapped anxiously.

At the mention of her being 'engaged,' Zhong Li’s smile faltered and his eyelid gave a small twitch.

"Fine, I'm letting go. Just don't— ugh..."

The moment his grip loosened, Song Yaoyao stomped on his foot with all her might and bolted. "Who would ever want to eat with you? You're nothing but a scheming weasel! Even if you told me the 'truth,' I wouldn't believe a word of it."

Besides, she had already declared her status as an engaged woman. Being a loyal partner, there was no way she would accept an invitation from a persistent suitor.

"F*ck..."

Zhong Li felt as though his toes had been pulverized. The pain was so intense his vision blurred. However, with so many young girls nearby watching him with adoring eyes, he couldn't exactly collapse and wail over his foot. He had to grit his teeth, limp back to his car, and drive away in a fit of resentment.