Chapter 1052 - You Can’t Leave If You Won’t Drink
Chapter 1052: You Can’t Leave If You Won’t Drink
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Huo Ci watched as the rascal left with his heartless mother. They both nodded at him but did not greet him. Huo Ci felt depressed, but he still had a warm smile on his face. Every action of his was indescribably expensive. After signing the autograph, he returned it and said apologetically to the others who had yet to get their autographs, “I’m sorry, can we continue later? I’m afraid the food will get cold.”
In the crowd, many girls were already sitting on the ground and screaming. Ahhhh, Movie King Huo was exactly as the rumors said. As a celebrity, he did not put on any airs. He was approachable, gentlemanly, and amiable, everyone was in love with him.
“You can collect the items and hand them to my assistant. I’ll give them back to you after I’ve finished my meal and signed your autographs.” After Huo Ci said that, he called Zuo Ming over to deal with it before leaving.
Not far away, the food truck had started to open for business. The staff were thankful that they could finally have a warm meal. They posted on Weibo and other social media that Movie King Huo had personally sent the food truck over. They were touched and grateful.
Ling Sheng had a nagging feeling that her father would definitely not come over at this time to simply deliver food. Perhaps he had other intentions, but she could not guess what they were. Could it be that he was going to start wooing his wife back?
“Mom, let’s eat first. Otherwise, it’s going to get cold soon,” Ling Sheng shouted to her workaholic mom. The food was already on the table.
When Nangong Lengyu heard her daughter calling for her, she looked up and realized that Huo Ci and Xiaoqi were also there. She did not know when they had arrived, but she looked at Xiaoqi and a gentle smile blossomed on her cold yet beautiful face. “Come over to grandma.”
Xiaoqi ran over with his short legs and threw himself into her arms. He said in a soft and tender voice, “Grandma, please eat.”
Nangong Lengyu carried Xiaoqi over, wondering why Huo Ci would come over at this time and even deliver food. Was he that kind-hearted? Ever since Sheng Sheng entered the entertainment industry, she had never heard of him delivering food!
Oh, there was once when he sent a food truck. Although later on, she heard that he did not send it himself. It was the old master who paid for the food truck and forced him to do so, it had nothing to do with him.
The porridge was delicious. After Nangong Lengyu drank a bowl, she handed the bowl to Ling Sheng. “Sheng Sheng, give me another bowl.”
When Huo Ci took the bowl from her, he saw that she was frowning, but he did not mind. He scooped another bowl and passed it to her. When he saw that she was starting to drink it with a spoon, he said, “I’ve been cooking porridge for the entire morning. Drink more.”
Nangong Lengyu’s expression changed again and there was a complicated look in her eyes. Suddenly, she felt that the porridge in her hand was no longer delicious and tightened her grip on the spoon. If she didn’t drink it, Huo Ci, that bastard, would have his wish fulfilled. If she drank it, she would feel a little stifled.
Ling Sheng choked and even kicked her father. He must have said it on purpose, but he had to say it at this time to make things difficult for others. Her mother had never liked him to begin with, yet he still said such provocative words. He deserved to be unable to woo his wife successfully for his whole life!
When Xiaoqi heard this, he raised his head excitedly to seek praise. “Grandma, Xiaoqi washed the rice and vegetables. Isn’t it delicious?”
Nangong Lengyu nodded with a doting smile. Suddenly, she felt that the porridge was much more delicious. “It’s delicious.”
When Ling Sheng saw that Nangong Lengyu’s expression had improved, she heaved a sigh of relief. She even secretly gave Huo Ci a look. Thankfully, her son had helped her out. She did not know if he was here to deliver food or to provoke others.
Huo Ci had a nonchalant expression on his face as he scooped a bowl of porridge for himself. From the corner of his eye, he stole a glance at the woman opposite him. He was delighted to see that she was enjoying the porridge.
Half an hour of rest passed quickly. Ling Sheng felt that she had not even spoken much to her son before she went to the washroom after eating. Moreover, the filming schedule was packed for the rest of the day.
Huo Ci and Xiaoqi watched for a few minutes before Nangong Lengyu chased them away. The filming process did not allow unrelated people to watch, there was no room for negotiation.
“Drink this.” Huo Ci handed her a thermos flask.
“Leave now. Don’t you understand what I’m saying?” Nangong Lengyu was afraid of scaring Xiaoqi, so her tone was already very gentle. She frowned as she looked at the thermos flask. She did not know what was inside, but he was insistent that she drink it.
“I won’t leave if you don’t drink it.” The expression on Huo Ci’s face was unprecedentedly firm and serious. He even helped to unscrew the cap and handed it to her. His tone was unquestionable. “Drink it.”
Nangong Lengyu had a slight flu. She had already opened the thermos flask, but did not smell anything. She lowered her voice as she was afraid that she would be laughed at. During filming, unrelated people were not allowed to watch. It was a matter of principle. “Huo Ci, what exactly do you want?”
“Nothing. Drink this. I still want to take the cup back.” Huo Ci took a look at the temperature displayed on the thermos flask. The temperature was just right for drinking, and he handed it to her.
Nangong Lengyu felt a little stifled. If they continued arguing, it would not look good. After receiving the cup, she got a whiff of the strong smell of Chinese medicine. She frowned and subconsciously felt disgusted, but looking at the pitch-black medicine inside, her heart stirred.
The smell of this medicine is familiar to her, this was her stomach medicine. She had been overseas for some time and was too busy, so it had slipped her mind to brew the medicine. After she returned to China, her gastric problems started to recur. However, the symptoms were very mild so she did not pay much attention to it.
“I’ll leave immediately after you drink this.” Huo Ci saw that the woman’s brows were tightly furrowed, and she looked like she was refusing to drink. Worried that she would not drink it, he added, “The filming crew is still waiting for you over there.”
Nangong Lengyu threw caution to the wind and closed her eyes as though she was facing death. She raised her head and downed the medicine in one gulp. The bitter and astringent potion was mixed with a sweet smell, he must have put some sugar in it. She gave the empty cup back immediately without speaking a word.
Huo Ci took the cup and turned to leave. After taking two steps, he turned around and stuffed the thing in his hand into her palm. He shouted, “Ling Xiaoqi, stop looking. Let’s go home.”
Xiaoqi turned his head and responded before reluctantly waving at Ling Sheng. He ran over to Huo Ci like a little duck and grabbed his hand before asking softly, “Grandpa, did grandma drink the medicine?”
Huo Ci responded, the corners of his lips curling up to show his happiness.
As Nangong Lengyu watched the man leave with the kid, her hand suddenly tightened around the thing in her palm.
What he stuffed into her mouth was a piece of candy. She didn’t need to look at it to know that it was a tangerine peel candy. In the past, whenever she had nothing to do, she would open one and pop it in her mouth.. It was sweet and sour.