Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 129 Moving House Plan (1)_1

Chapter 129: Chapter 129 Moving House Plan (1)_1

"Young Master Huo."

"Young Master Huo?"

Li Jinzhi and Cai Wei both spoke at once, but on a different note, the former’s voice was soft and sweet, with a coy, flirtatious twist to it, quite appealing if not for the sight of the one speaking; the latter’s tone was of surprise. She had only left Qingyun Town one day ago and here she bumped into him again. Truly, fate made strangers meet!

As soon as Huo Yuan entered, his gaze precisely locked onto Cai Wei. Observing her porcelain-white face stretched taut and icy-cold, then shifting to Li Jinzhi’s disheveled and pitiful state, he, being astute, of course realized what had transpired between the two girls.

"What a coincidence, ladies!"

His graceful smile effortlessly diffused the tension between the two ladies.

At this point, helped upright by her nanny and maid, Li Jinzhi’s face, which was twisted in anger, suddenly softened into a shyly coy expression at the sight of Huo Yuan. After straightening her clothes and hairpin, she respectfully bowed down, "Good day, Young Master Huo."

Huo Yuan replied warmly, "Greetings to Miss Li."

Although his words were for Li Jinzhi, his gaze remained transfixed on that puffed-up little face.

Cai Wei felt uncomfortable under his staring and managed to muster a faint smile, giving him a polite nod.

Subsequently, Huo Yuan flashed his white, neat teeth in a laugh.

"Just yesterday, I had the pleasure of encountering the two Misses, and today we meet again. There’s an old saying that chance meetings are better than planned ones, will the two Misses grace me with their company for a casual meal?"

Without waiting for Cai Wei to respond, Li Jinzhi squeezed out in her high-pitched voice,"Thank you for your kindness, Young Master Huo, I am honoured to accept your invitation."

Gritting her teeth at Li Jinzhi’s excessively sweet voice, Cai Wei hugged her arms and shivered involuntarily. Stealing a glance at Huo Yuan, she saw him still maintaining a cordial smile. Although his mouth twitched a bit, he was quick to recover.

Recognizing Cai Wei’s glance, Huo Yuan turned to look at her, and seeing mischief in her eyes, he couldn’t help laughing, but queried, "And Miss Mu?"

Cai Wei diverted her eyes, pouting. She couldn’t bear to have dinner with Li Jinzhi; with her forty years of life experience in this and her past life combined, she was certain that Li Jinzhi was infatuated with Young Master Huo. Dining with them would mean being a third wheel and having to endure Li Jinzhi’s coquettish voice and pretentious behaviour. She’d rather not upset herself and sully her vision for nothing.

"My apologies, Young Master Huo, I have some petty affairs to attend to at home, I’m afraid I won’t be able to join the two of you for the meal."

Noting Cai Wei’s refusal, a flash of disappointment crossed Huo Yuan’s eyes, and he said lightly, "Oh, that’s unfortunate!"

Overjoyed at hearing Cai Wei’s refusal, Li Jinzhi couldn’t ask for more.

This naughty girl finally knows her place, she realizes that she can’t compete with him, hence doesn’t dare cling to Young Master Huo. This would also give her the opportunity to be alone with Huo Yuan and develop their relationship further.

However, just as she was basking in her beautiful imaginations, she heard Huo Yuan sigh deeply.

"What a pity! If Miss Mu can’t join, I’m afraid Miss Li wouldn’t be able to dine with me either..."

What? Li Jinzhi was startled, "Young Master Huo, I can," but before she could finish, Huo Yuan interrupted her.

"After all, Miss Li is a maiden. If she were seen dining alone with a man, I fear it might harm her reputation."

With those words, Li Jinzhi’s beautiful dreams were utterly shattered. She cast one last longing look at the man, bit her thin lips, and reluctantly uttered, "Thank you for your consideration, Young Master Huo."