Chapter 126: She Has a Little Secret (A Peculiarity)

Huo Yanfang: "?"

Her little mind truly couldn't comprehend.

"Since President Huo is my fan, then I have this duty. No matter what others think, my definition of idols and fans is that fans support and cheer for idols, giving them various kinds of backing from behind the scenes. And idols are meant to shine brightly, to become better and more outstanding, so that fans can draw energy and happiness from them!"

Bai Lu patted her chest confidently. "If I have time, I’ll come and chat with President Huo more to keep him entertained!"

Huo Yanfang: "…………"

The words were well said.

But the grimace she made betrayed that she was clearly reluctant, as if the words "I'm being forced" were written all over her face.

He chuckled softly. "You don’t have to force yourself."

"I'm not forcing at all. You worry about President Huo, and President Huo is my fan. If I can help even a little, I’m happy to." Bai Lu bared her teeth at him. "I told you I want to treat you well, are you just dismissing my words as nonsense again?"

Huo Yanfang narrowed his eyes and glanced at her sideways. "Because I’m good-looking?"

"Especially, especially good-looking!" Bai Lu corrected him again. "Also, don’t look at me with that alluring gaze anymore. I’m a face-loving person—when it comes to good-looking people, I have zero self-control and no willpower."

Huo Yanfang: "…………"

So, as long as someone is good-looking, she treats them well? Smiles at them sweetly and softly?

He squinted slightly, his beautifully shaped lips pressing into a displeased line.

"Stop! Don’t radiate your charm anymore!" Bai Lu covered her eyes and backed away repeatedly. "You have no idea how seductive you look when you squint your eyes and give that sideways glance!"

Too bewitching!

Just like the enchanting, alluring monarchs in BL novels who manipulate princes, that same beguiling beauty suddenly appeared!

Proud, noble, and coldly aloof, giving off a ‘keep out’ vibe.

Yet, it was precisely this kind of beauty that made the dog emperor fall even harder, ahhh!

This aristocratic, cool beauty unconsciously releasing seductive powers was the deadliest.

He had completely stolen her soul!

Huo Yanfang: "…………"

She hid in the corner, covering her eyes, mumbling repeatedly, "Desecrating a celestial man will bring down thunder and lightning... desecrating a celestial man will bring down thunder and lightning... celestial men are to be admired from afar, never toyed with..."

Huo Yanfang pinched the bridge of his nose. "Bai Lu."

"Here!" She stood at attention, looking as if the celestial man sighed before beckoning her over, insisting, "Let me make it clear first—don’t seduce me with your charm anymore, okay? You fairies don’t even realize how deadly your allure is to mortals."

Huo Yanfang took a deep breath. "…Come here."

Bai Lu hesitated, then slowly walked over, muttering softly, "I’m scared I’ll be unable to resist trying to steal President Huo away from you to make money for myself."

So she still only wanted to use his face to make money.

To her, his face had only one use: to earn money.

Huo Yanfang, impatient, tilted his head and tugged at his collar—

"Ahhh, I’m dying!"

Bai Lu howled and sprinted away... or rather, ran?

Huo Yanfang watched her retreating figure vanish, then heard the door slam shut behind her, his perfectly handsome face full of confusion.

Bai Lu dashed all the way back to unit 886, slammed the door, and dove under the covers, breathing heavily, her heart pounding so hard it felt ready to leap out of her chest.

Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, I’m really going to die!

That move where A Sui pulled at his collar...

That side profile, the throat, that collarbone...

I want to pounce and nibble it???

No! You don’t want to! Stop these lewd thoughts at once! Celestial men cannot be desecrated! They are to be admired from afar, never toyed with!

Bai Lu gave herself a harsh mental slap.

Pfft, you’re just lusting after the celestial man’s body! You’re so dirty!

She had a little secret obsession.

She was obsessed with Adam's apples.

Seeing one made her lose control.

In self-disgust, Bai Lu drifted off to sleep.

Only to be dragged out of bed moments later.

"Uncle Gu?" Bai Lu rubbed her eyes. "Why are you here?"

Gu Pianran, always smiling, now wore a serious expression. "Lu Xiaolu, do you know how many days have passed since you fell into the sea? Three days. No one’s home, your phone was off—I was nearly frantic with worry."

The calmer Gu Pianran’s tone, the guiltier Bai Lu felt.

Lowering her head in shame, she obediently apologized, "Uncle Gu, I’m sorry. I had a fever and was delirious. I only just woke up today. My phone fell into the sea and broke."

Gu Pianran sat at the bedside, speaking calmly, "I don’t want to hear apologies. I want to know what happened that day."

Bai Lu picked out the key points and obediently told her uncle everything.

"I’m sorry, Uncle Gu. I should have contacted you as soon as I woke up. I made you worry, I’m sorry."

"Three questions." Gu Pianran held up three fingers, his gaze sharp enough to make her break out in a cold sweat.

"First, what is your connection to the Sixth Young Master of the Huo family being audited? You haven’t explained clearly. Second, Huo Yanfang’s favoritism and indulgence toward the Sixth Young Master far exceed your imagination. So there’s no way Huo Yanfang would punish him so severely just because the Sixth Young Master scolded a minor celebrity."

Bai Lu’s smooth forehead was soon covered in a fine sheen of sweat.

Her uncle was truly formidable!

Each point was deadly!

Gu Pianran paused slightly, then elegantly pulled a silk handkerchief folded into a triangle from his suit pocket. He leisurely wiped the cold sweat from his niece’s forehead, his voice tinged with a smile.

"Third, did you deliberately conceal the existence of someone? His name is Huo Yansui, correct? He appeared with you on a variety show. An illegitimate son of the Huo family, Huo Yanfang’s brother. You call him... A Sui."

Bai Lu broke out in a sweat so profuse no amount of wiping could dry it.

"Lu Xiaolu." For the first time, Gu Pianran called her with such a serious tone. "I have always believed you were a smart child, so I let you handle your affairs on your own. I didn’t interfere and even shielded you from your father and grandparents. But you have betrayed the trust I placed in you."

Bai Lu reached out to cling to her uncle’s arm, wanting to act cute, but was gently pushed away.

Gu Pianran’s tone was gentle yet firm. "I am very disappointed in you."

"Uncle Gu!" Bai Lu was nearly in tears. "I’m just friends with A Sui. It’s not dangerous at all. He saved President Huo’s life, President Huo dotes on him, and even wants to make him the heir—"

"That’s exactly why you need to keep your distance from him." Gu Pianran interrupted calmly, his expression unshaken. "Isn’t that right?"

As if realizing something, Bai Lu suddenly looked up at her uncle.

Gu Pianran spoke in a calm voice, "Huo Yanfang reduced the Huo family’s main branch to only two people, which is why there has been peace for so many years. But the Huo family’s branches are too many; he cannot eliminate them all. Having a mysterious illegitimate son inherit the Huo family... You’re a smart child; you know what that means."