"You go take a shower first."
"What do you want to talk about?"
The two of them almost spoke at the same time.
They fell silent for a moment. Ling Nuan was also amused by their sudden tacit understanding.
With her laughter, the atmosphere in the room instantly lightened.
Huo Linsheng walked over and sat down on the sofa. He took the initiative to ask, "What do you want to talk about?"
As long as it wasn't something related to Shen Shaoqing, Huo Linsheng was quite willing to have a chat with Ling Nuan. They needed an opportunity to break the ice between them.
"It's my problem that I didn't trust you enough," Ling Nuan said.
Huo Linsheng looked at Ling Nuan in surprise.
This problem was the biggest one between them. Ling Nuan didn't trust Huo Linsheng enough. She did everything behind his back, which naturally widened the rift between them.
"But I hope you can put yourself in my shoes. It's my problem that I don't trust enough, but I also hope you can understand my distrust," Ling Nuan said.
At first glance, this might sound a bit excessive, but Huo Linsheng knew what Ling Nuan meant.
She couldn't afford to take risks.
"Our problems are more than just this," Huo Linsheng said.
Ling Nuan nodded. "So we need to have a good talk."
"Ling Nuan, I don't want you to change your mind about the things you promised me for various reasons," Huo Linsheng said. "I can understand your distrust, but I hope this distrust has limitations."
Ling Nuan paused slightly.
Huo Linsheng minded the matter of Shen Shaoqing.
So, he hoped that Ling Nuan could trust him on this matter.
Ling Nuan forced a smile. "But actually, it's the same thing."
Her bottom line was revenge. Shen Shaoqing was a part of her revenge plan, and Huo Linsheng minded Shen Shaoqing.
"The only thing I can promise you is that I won't contact Shen Shaoqing privately anymore," Ling Nuan said.
Huo Linsheng pinched the bridge of his nose.
The problem between them had returned to the beginning.
"You've promised me once, but you broke your promise once," Huo Linsheng said.
How long would her second promise last?
Ling Nuan did feel a bit guilty about this matter.
"So you showed your dissatisfaction with your own methods," Ling Nuan said.
As soon as she said this, the one who felt guilty became Huo Linsheng.
The two of them suddenly fell into silence.
"Let's call it even, okay?" Ling Nuan took the initiative to speak.
Before today, she was really angry. But when she accidentally found out that Huo Linsheng was also dealing with Shen Shaoqing in his own way, Ling Nuan's anger dissipated almost completely.
She was in the wrong first in this matter. It was reasonable for Huo Linsheng to be angry. What she was annoyed about was not Huo Linsheng's anger, but that his interference made her plan fail. But if Huo Linsheng hadn't stopped her plan, although Ling Nuan would still be dissatisfied with Huo Linsheng's self - assertion, she wasn't ungrateful.
Huo Linsheng didn't say a word. Ling Nuan took the initiative to step forward and pulled Huo Linsheng's hand. "Call it even, okay?"
Looking at Ling Nuan like this, Huo Linsheng sighed softly. "Okay, call it even."
He pulled Ling Nuan into his arms and reminded her, "Ling Nuan, don't let there be a third time."
The first time was when she used him in the hotel.
The second time was when she broke the promise of not meeting Shen Shaoqing privately.
His bottom line had been retreated again and again. He couldn't accept a third time.
Ling Nuan smiled and said "um". "Okay, there won't be a third time."
After they had cleared things up, although the problems between them still existed, they both took a step back and were willing to get along with each other. They would surely get through this.
Huo Linsheng pulled Ling Nuan's hand and asked with concern, "Does it hurt?"
"It's okay," Ling Nuan replied. "I used to do housework at home. It's not that hard. Compared to the physical discomfort, I feel more uncomfortable in my heart."
Hearing this, Huo Linsheng tightened his arms around Ling Nuan.
"Sorry," Huo Linsheng said.
Ling Nuan shook her head with a smile. "Do I also need to apologize to you? Since we've called it even, let's not mention these things anymore, okay?"
Huo Linsheng "um"ed and then said, "You may have to stay in the old mansion for a while longer."
Ling Nuan didn't respond. Huo Linsheng began to explain, "I said some angry words about the company at that time. If you go back now, it will be a bit strange. Secondly, it may be hard to explain to Dad at home. Moreover, the Wen family's banquet in a few days is really important."
"I know," Ling Nuan said with a smile.
There was little she could do if she stayed in the company now, and Huo Linsheng would mind. It would be better to let him handle it.
With Huo Linsheng's means, he would only do things more perfectly than her.
Huo Linsheng promised her, "Let's wait until after the New Year. If you still want to go back to the company at that time, I'll arrange it for you, okay?"
"Okay," Ling Nuan replied gently.
The relationship between them finally achieved a rare peace in this period.
After a while, Ling Nuan said again, "I want to visit Grandma."
Hearing this, Huo Linsheng "um"ed. "Just tell the butler at home. He will arrange it."
Although after Old Master Huo had spoken, Mrs. Huo couldn't boss Ling Nuan around during this period, Ling Nuan's actions were still restricted. She was trapped in the old mansion. Although she could still make contacts, she couldn't leave the Huo family.
After getting Huo Linsheng's permission, Ling Nuan felt relieved.
...
The next day, Ling Nuan went to visit Grandma.
Grandma's memory was always unstable. When she didn't see Ling Nuan, she just thought Ling Nuan was busy with work.
When she saw Ling Nuan coming, she pulled her hand and admonished, "Grandma is fine here. Nuan Nuan, you don't need to come to see Grandma all the time. Just take good care of yourself."
She then asked, "Are you busy with work? You should have a good rest."
Ling Nuan pulled Grandma's hand and replied with a smile, "Grandma, I've been having a good rest."
After chatting with Grandma for a while, when Grandma went to take a nap, Huang Sheng pulled Ling Nuan aside to have a private conversation.
"Nuan Nuan, what exactly happened recently? You must tell me clearly today," Huang Sheng said seriously.
Ling Nuan didn't want Huang Sheng to worry, so she pretended to be relaxed and said, "What could happen? Don't think too much."
"Ling Nuan!" Huang Sheng was angry. "Do you think I'm a fool? I've been paying attention to Qing Nuan. Suddenly, there were problems, and you told us to take good care of Grandma. Do you really think I can't see it?"
Ling Nuan fell silent.
Huang Sheng added, "Since you took action against Qing Nuan, but there has been no follow - up news about it recently, and you still have time to come to see Grandma. Did something unexpected happen?"
Ling Nuan couldn't hide it, but she didn't want Huang Sheng to worry too much.
"There was a bit of an accident. I've been in the Huo family's old mansion recently. It's not very convenient for me to come out, but things are still within the plan. It's not a big problem. Sheng Sheng, don't worry."
"Really?" Huang Sheng was skeptical.
Ling Nuan nodded with a smile. "Really. As long as Huo Linsheng is still on my side, I won't lose."
Huang Sheng sighed.
Although she said so, before Ling Nuan left, she finally gave Huang Sheng a USB drive she had prepared long ago.
"Sheng Sheng, please help me keep this well."
"What is this?" Huang Sheng asked.
Ling Nuan was silent for a moment and then said, "It's my last resort."