Gu Nianzhi wasn't used to physical contact with strangers. She couldn't even stand to hold hands.
When she first went to C University and lived in the dorm, it took six months for her to get to know her roommates.
It was only because of Huo Shaoheng that Gu Nianzhi resisted the urge to pull her hand out of Zhang Wenna's.
However, Huo Shaoheng was very familiar with her "quirks" that no one knew about. He stood next to Zhang Wenna and pulled her hand away. He nodded slightly at Zhang Wenna, then asked Zhang Wenna's mother, Qian Shihui, "Aunt Zhang, have you prepared Nianzhi's room?"
His tone was very polite and polite.
Qian Shihui hurriedly smiled and said, "Young Master, your room and Miss Gu's room were prepared by Miss Jialan herself." Then she looked around and asked, "Where is Miss Jialan? Didn't she say she was going to pick Master up? "
Huo Shaoheng's grandfather, Huo Xuenong, stood up with the help of his cane. He frowned at Huo Shaoheng but didn't say anything. However, his expression didn't look too good.
Zhang Wenna looked at Gu Nianzhi carefully and was secretly amazed by her appearance. Of course, she was even more amazed by Huo Shaoheng's attitude towards her.
She knew that her eldest cousin, Huo Shaoheng, had been out on missions for the past six years. Apparently, he had adopted an orphan girl he had rescued from a car accident. That must be Miss Gu Nianzhi.
Also, from the way he had acted at the door, Huo Shaoheng must have doted on this orphan girl very much. Otherwise, he wouldn't have personally tied the scarf for her.
Zhang Wenna looked down.
She would never forget when she and her younger brother first came to the Huo family. Not only did Huo Shaoheng not look them in the eye, but he also didn't allow anyone to get within three feet of him. Other than the two old servants, no matter who touched his things, he would kick them out the door, dead or alive …
Back then, her eldest cousin brother was like a demon to her and her younger brother.
It wasn't until he was admitted to military school at 16 and left home that he became much more restrained.
But every year when he came back for vacation, he still didn't allow anyone to touch his things, not even the two old servants. He would rather wash his clothes and clean the house himself than let anyone step into his room.
After that, he secretly enlisted in the army during his junior year. No one knew what he did in the army, only that his military rank and official position kept increasing. In ten years, he was promoted from a second lieutenant to a major general. This was the first time in the entire history of the Huaxia Empire's military that such a thing had happened.
Of course, the higher his eldest cousin brother's military rank, the more magnanimous and calm he became. His previous eccentricities were all gone, and the way he treated people was impeccable.
However, Zhang Wenna and Zhang Wenjie, who had been with him for many years, could easily sense the slight unfamiliarity and distance between them.
Therefore, the Zhang family was very shocked by his concern and praise for Gu Nianzhi, an orphan girl.
They had always thought that Huo Shaoheng didn't like them because he looked down on their status. But now that Gu Nianzhi, whose status was far lower than theirs, was in front of him, Huo Shaoheng didn't look down on her at all.
Not only did he not look down on her, but he also took good care of her.
Being a guardian for six years had really changed her eldest cousin brother a lot.
Zhang Wenna sighed and was about to take Huo Shaoheng and Gu Nianzhi to the room they had prepared for them when they heard hurried footsteps coming from the stairs.
A voluptuous woman with a face as beautiful as a peony hurried down the stairs.
"Eldest Cousin Brother, are you back?" She wore a pale pink cashmere cardigan and a silk shirt with a ribbon tied with a bow. She wore a dark gray thin wool skirt, and even her slippers had heels. She walked elegantly and quickly stood in front of Huo Shaoheng and Gu Nianzhi.
Grandfather Huo's expression softened a lot. He walked over with his cane. "Jialan, where did you go?"
Gu Nianzhi didn't know how to address her, so she turned to look at Huo Shaoheng.
Huo Shaoheng squeezed her hand to calm her down and introduced her. "This is my uncle's daughter, Huo Jialan. You can call her Auntie Lan."
Gu Nianzhi couldn't help looking down. The corners of her mouth twitched. She thought to herself, "Auntie Lan, Auntie Lan, that woman looks ten years older!
She was only in her twenties and was even younger than Huo Shaoheng, but Huo Shaoheng insisted on raising her seniority.
Huo Jialan was also a little embarrassed. She rubbed her hands and said to Grandfather Huo, "Grandfather, you should go to bed. It's already two or three in the morning. Have you taken your medicine?"
Grandfather Huo's attitude towards Huo Jialan was obviously much better than Huo Shaoheng's. He nodded. "Yes, I should go to bed. I'll go now. Help Shaoheng and the others settle down. It's too late. We'll talk tomorrow."
Huo Jialan agreed with a smile. She called two orderlies over to help Grandfather Huo to the second floor.
Huo Shaoheng's father, Huo Guanchen, glanced at Huo Jialan. "Did you go to the third floor just now?"
Huo Jialan nodded quickly. She looked nervous. "I had something to do. I went upstairs to clean up. I didn't think I'd miss my cousin coming back."
Huo Guanchen's brows furrowed. He waved his hand. "Help them settle down. Shaoheng, come upstairs with me." He glanced at Huo Shaoheng and hurried upstairs as well.
Huo Shaoheng looked up at the stairs. He turned to Zhao Liangze. "Leave the luggage here. Take them back to the base."
Zhao Liangze bowed and handed the luggage to Gu Nianzhi. He nodded at her and turned to leave.
Huo Shaoheng patted Gu Nianzhi's shoulder. "Go to the guest room with Auntie Lan. I'll go talk to my father for a bit."
It had been six years since the father and son had sat together to talk, except for work.
Gu Nianzhi quickly said, "Uncle Huo, you should go. I'll go with … Auntie Lan."
"Good girl." Huo Shaoheng tousled her hair and followed her upstairs.
Gu Nianzhi keenly noticed that Huo Shaoheng's footsteps were a little rushed as he walked up the stairs. Although he appeared very calm and steady to others, Gu Nianzhi was already familiar with Huo Shaoheng's every move, so she could sense the slightest change.
However, she felt that it was normal for the father and son to be a little emotional after not seeing each other for six years. This made Huo Shaoheng seem more like a real person, rather than a cold war machine.
The Zhang's finally said goodbye to Gu Nianzhi and followed Huo Shaoheng upstairs.
Huo Jialan had been watching Gu Nianzhi attentively. She saw that Gu Nianzhi's eyes were glued to Huo Shaoheng. She walked over and took her hand affectionately. "You're Nianzhi, right? That's a good name. Come with me. I'm Huo Jialan. My father is my cousin's uncle, but I'm younger than him. He's the oldest in our generation. "
Gu Nianzhi quietly picked up her suitcase and freed herself from Huo Jialan's hand. She smiled. "Merry Christmas, Aunt Lan. Thank you for your hard work. May I ask where the guest room is?"
Huo Jialan smiled and pointed to the stairs. "Go up there. Uncle Zhang, Aunt Zhang, and I live on the second floor. Grandfather Zhang and Second Uncle live on the third floor. Half of the first floor is the guest room, and the other half is my cousin's room. "
She then led Gu Nianzhi through the ridiculously spacious living room to the corridor to the left of the living room. They turned a corner and arrived in front of a small suite.
Opening the door, Gu Nianzhi saw the room was decorated in pink. She couldn't help feeling exasperated.
Why did these people think that all young girls should use the color of a pink princess?! That's enough …
But she only dared to complain in her heart. She maintained a sweet smile on her face. "Thank you, Aunt Lan."
Huo Jialan giggled. "Don't call me Aunt Lan. Just call me Sister Lan. Aunt Lan makes me ten years older! "
Gu Nianzhi laughed. She thought the same thing. She immediately felt closer to this Huo Jialan.
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