The flight time from South City to Yun City is two hours.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Winter in Yun City differs from that in South City.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
This season, the temperature in Yun City is quitefortable, with a gentle breeze that haspletely lost its bone-chilling coldness.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Upon arriving in Yun City, Huo Xiaozheng and Huo Guining disembarked from their flight and immediately boarded a ck business vehicle.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Once inside the car, Huo Xiaozheng removed Huo Guining''s thick coat and reced it with a lighter one.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yun City''s climate is favorable, capable of nurturing all forms of life.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Along the way, they saw sunflowers and daisies everywhere, with various small flowerspeting in their beauty.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
A warm breeze carrying the essence of spring caressed their faces.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Guining lowered the car window and stretched her hand outside, trying to capture the presence of the wind.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
This was the first time Huo Xiaozheng and Huo Guining were truly alone together.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Seeing her rxed posture, Huo Xiaozheng unconsciously eased up as well.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The two checked into a five-star hotel owned by the Huo Group.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The hotel manager was waiting at the entrance. Upon seeing the ck business car arrive, he immediately came forward to greet them and escort them inside.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The magnificent lobby, with its marble floors and walls, reflected a dazzling scene under the enormous crystal chandelier.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The hotel''s elevator was swift and silent.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The group went directly to the presidential suite on the top floor, which boasted huge floor-to-ceiling windows offering a panoramic view of the stunningndscape.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The manager respectfully inquired, "Mr. Huo, the room staff will be here shortly to arrange your luggage. Is there anything else you need?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng took off his coat and hung it on a nearby coat rack.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He nced at Huo Guining, who was wandering around, taking everything in. "Send up some local snacks and drinks, please."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The manager nodded, closed the door, and left.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Are you tired? Do you want to rest for a while?" Huo Xiaozheng asked Huo Guining.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Guining was still marveling at the luxurious presidential suite.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She came to her senses and shook her head: although Huo Xiaozheng was here for work, she was here to travel.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"I''m not tired. Dad, when will your work be finished?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Guining looked expectant.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The view outside was so beautiful; it would be nice to go out for a walk and take a look around.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng nced at his watch, which showed half past one in the afternoon.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"I have a meeting in half an hour," Huo Xiaozheng said. "After the meeting ends, I''ll take you out for a walk."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Guining''s eyes lit up!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Soon after, staff members filed in.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The meeting was to be held in the reception room.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
While Huo Xiaozheng and the staff were in the meeting room, Huo Guining stayed in the bedroom, happily enjoying her afternoon tea.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The customer service staff was arranging their luggage nearby.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Miss, shall I put this easel in the living room for you?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Guining hadn''t expected that Huo Xiaozheng would bring her easel along.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She put down her snack and said, "No need, bring it over here."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Under her instruction, the staff set up the easel by the floor-to-ceiling window.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Guining checked the time, took out her brushes, and began to paint.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
This time, the canvas wasn''t filled with her fantasies.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Instead, it captured the beautiful view outside.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
When Huo Xiaozheng finished his meeting and came in, he saw her intensely focused on her canvas.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He walked over and saw that she was painting the view outside the window.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng smiled.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
This might be a good start.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He didn''t interrupt Huo Guining but went to the living room, opened hisptop, and continued with his work.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Although the auction in Yun City wouldn''t take ce until after the New Year, it didn''t prevent Huo Xiaozheng from conducting an early on-site inspection.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
ording to the reports submitted by his subordinates, the location of that plot ofnd wasn''t particrly ideal.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Geographically, thend wasn''t near mountains or water and was located in the suburbs.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yun City had a well-developed tourism industry, but due to its rich cultural heritage, it wasn''t suitable for overlymercialized districts.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
For tourism development, it was truly a dilemma—neither appetizing nor easily discarded.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But recently, the economy had been poor, and the real estate market was not doing well.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The local government intended to auction off thend to obtain funds for cash flow.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
However, the price was clearly higher than the market value.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng sent a message to Xi Chuan, asking about his inquiries into the Jiang family.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Xi Chuan reported no progress.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng wasn''t worried that the Jiang family would want to use this plot formercial purposes, but rather that their ideas might be simr to his own.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Dad, is your meeting over?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Guining''s voice interrupted Huo Xiaozheng''s contemtion.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng rxed his furrowed brow: "Yes, it''s over. Have you finished your painting?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Guining nodded: "When are we going out?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng quickly tidied up his desk: "Now."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Given the warmer temperature here, Huo Xiaozheng changed into a beige long-sleeved shirt and light-colored casual suit, paired with khaki casual trousers.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He had Huo Guining change into a pink-apricot cardigan sweater and light-colored trousers.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Before leaving, Huo Xiaozheng also grabbed a medium-thick beige coat for her to carry.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng drove himself.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Guining sat in the back seat, her words tinged with the joy of sightseeing: "Dad, where are we going now?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng said: "There''s a famous attraction nearby, let''s go take a look."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Although it was the off-season, there were still quite a few tourists along the way.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Upon reaching their destination.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The sun was still a bit harsh.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng produced a pair of sunsses from somewhere and put them on Huo Guining.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He then took out a small backpack and helped her put it on.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Finally, he pulled out a rope and with a ''click'' attached it to Huo Guining''s small backpack.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Guining: "Dad, is this a dog leash?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng replied calmly: "No, it''s a child leash."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Guining felt there was little difference between the two.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"If I were to carry you all the time, you wouldn''t be free," Huo Xiaozheng exined. "Besides, there are so many people, it would be terrible if you got lost."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Guining reluctantly epted this exnation.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng ''led'' Huo Guining as they strolled along the quaint street.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng''s physique and appearance were too eye-catching. They hadn''t walked far when they encountered bold young women approaching them.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Handsome, could you help us take a photo?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng initially didn''t want to respond, but considering he wanted to set a good example of approachability for Guining.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He nodded slightly and took the camera from the girl''s hand.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Click."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He returned the phone to the girl.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Seeing how amiable Huo Xiaozheng was, some young men, learning from the girls'' example, mustered up the courage to approach.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng took their phones and photographed them one by one.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Guining marveled: "Dad, you''re so good-tempered."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Has he changed? She didn''t voice this question.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng noticed her expression and felt his teaching demonstration had been effective.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
For the rest of the time, he obliged everyone who came forward requesting help with photos.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Until...<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Handsome, could I take a picture with you two?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng tly refused, took Huo Guining''s hand, and walked away without looking back.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The girl felt disappointed, thinking that even letting the handsome man take a photo for them would have been an honor.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Meanwhile, those boys and girls who had been granted this honor stared at the photos in their phone albums in collective silence.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0