Chapter Fifteen: Have You Never Seen a Man Before?

“Sister, don’t you have a husband? What’s the matter, can’t your husband even afford a royal meal? How pitiful!” Xu Yaru clicked her tongue twice, her face dripping with sarcasm.

Is this the man Xu Xu found at the wedding? A back-view heartthrob? More like a poor pauper!

“Don’t listen to her nonsense. She’s just a snot-nosed pest—harmless but annoyingly clingy,” Xu Xu whispered to Huo Hanshen.

Hearing this, Huo Hanshen couldn’t help but suppress a smile.

Since he had to tilt his head to hear Xu Xu, Xu Yaru caught sight of half his face.

Xu Yaru’s expression immediately changed as she stared blankly at Huo Hanshen.

After all, this man was unbelievably handsome—the most attractive man she had ever seen!

She had thought he was just a back-view heartthrob, good looking only from behind but ugly in the face.

Not only that, but his aura, combined with the tender gaze he cast on Xu Xu and the slight curve of his lips, left Xu Yaru dazed.

If he looked at her like that, smiled at her like that...

Lost in her daydream, Xu Yaru’s cheeks flushed red.

This scene didn’t escape Xu Xu’s notice. She felt a bit speechless and a little jealous.

What are you looking at? He’s my man!

She stepped forward and blocked Xu Yaru’s gaze from Huo Hanshen, then brusquely rolled her eyes at her.

“I say, isn’t it rude to stare like that at someone else’s husband?” Xu Xu ground her teeth.

“Never seen a man before? You’re staring so hard your eyeballs might pop out!” Xu Xu’s taunt snapped Xu Yaru back to reality, making her feel awkward.

But more than anything, she was jealous—damn it.

This is Xu Xu’s husband?

She had thought that after Huo Yunzhe abandoned Xu Xu, no man would be interested in her!

After all, who would want a cast-off bride from a wedding?

If anyone did, it would have to be some ugly, old, poor man!

How could it be this handsome man before her eyes?

“He’s even better looking than Huo Yunzhe...” Xu Yaru gritted her teeth, bitter and displeased.

And he has such charisma!

With that thought, her gaze toward Xu Xu grew even more hostile, and her words more cutting.

“Hmph, he’s just a man with good looks but nothing else. What’s the use of being handsome if he’s still a poor loser!”

But those words were like scratching an itch through clothes to Xu Xu—ineffective and meaningless.

She smiled brightly and linked her arm with Huo Hanshen’s, tilting her head innocently.

“Thanks for complimenting my husband’s looks! You’re so worked up—could it be jealousy?”

“You...”

“Oh, sorry, did I hit a nerve?” Xu Xu’s smile grew even more radiant. “Look, I almost forgot, someone’s fiancé is both ugly and old... Xu Yaru, please don’t be mad—I wasn’t talking about you.”

Using Xu Yaru’s own pretentiousness against her was truly... exhilarating!

Xu Yaru was indeed furious!

She had thought that by seducing Huo Yunzhe, she could marry into the Huo family.

But the Huo family’s elders never looked kindly on her, a latecomer to wealth and status.

They saw her as unworthy!

Xu Jianjun, prioritizing the Xu family’s interests, arranged a marriage for her against her wishes—with a man who was wealthy but hideously ugly!

Just thinking about his face made Xu Yaru nauseous.

“Xu Xu, you bitch!”

Furious, Xu Yaru reached out to slap Xu Xu.

But before Xu Xu could react, Huo Hanshen grabbed Xu Yaru’s wrist and forcefully threw her aside.

“Ah!” Xu Yaru fell to the ground, scraping her knee.

Huo Hanshen looked down coldly. “Trying to lay a hand on my wife? Sorry, we don’t have a tradition of hitting women here.”

He rubbed his wrist, looking ready to strike at any moment.

Xu Yaru recoiled in fear, scrambling up awkwardly.

“W-why are you so fierce? Playing the tender guy? He’s just a poor boy! What right does he have to dine here?”

Backing away to keep her distance, she sneered.

Xu Xu was displeased—first he’s poor, now you’re throwing the word around like it’s an insult. Does having money give you the right to belittle others?

Before Xu Xu could defend her husband, the restaurant manager of the royal meal establishment appeared with a group of staff, confidently approaching Huo Hanshen.

“Mr. Huo, the private dining room you requested is ready. You may proceed to dine at your convenience.”

Huo Hanshen nodded faintly. “Mm.”

Xu Xu was stunned—what was going on?

Not only Xu Xu but also Xu Yaru was dumbfounded and incredulous.

When Huo Hanshen took Xu Xu’s hand and moved to enter, Xu Yaru immediately stepped forward to block them, glaring angrily at the manager.

“What’s going on? I have to make reservations and wait in line here, so why don’t they need to?”

Her eyes suddenly widened as she recalled the manager addressing Huo Hanshen as “Mr. Huo”—it must be referring to Huo Yunzhe!

“You’ve got the wrong person! He’s no Mr. Huo! I’m the one who booked the private room!”

The manager frowned as he looked at Xu Yaru’s flustered demeanor. “May I ask who you are?”

“I’m Huo Yunzhe’s fiancée! He planned a surprise for me by booking this room!” Xu Yaru lifted her chin arrogantly.

She even shot a provocative glance at Xu Xu.

Hmph, she was determined to marry Huo Yunzhe! Claiming to be his fiancée was perfectly justified!

“Huo Yunzhe? Sorry, I don’t know the ‘Huo Yunzhe’ you mentioned. I only recognize this Mr. Huo here.”

The manager smiled and shook his head politely, respectfully escorting Huo Hanshen and Xu Xu inside.

Xu Yaru was left speechless.

“N-no way! You must be mistaken! He’s just a poor boy, how could he...”

“Ma’am, please do not disturb our honored guests’ dining,” the manager said as he gestured to a staff member who promptly stepped forward and blocked Xu Yaru at the entrance.

“What do you mean? You won’t let me in? Do you know who I am? The owner of this restaurant has close ties with the Huo family in Jing City, right? My fiancé Huo Yunzhe is part of the Huo family too!”

But the staff member smiled and called over security to escort Xu Yaru aside.

“Sorry, ma’am, you are not permitted to enter.”

Xu Yaru was furious. She grabbed her phone to call Huo Yunzhe, cursing at the staff in front of her.

“Just you wait! I’m calling Yunzhe now—he’ll deal with you!”