Hidden Marriage Dangers: Cold-Faced Mr. Huo Chases His Wife to the Crematorium

"You better have something important to do, to bring me to such a filthy place."

Huo Yan crossed his legs and slumped lazily into the leather sofa, glancing indifferently at Gu Xizhou.

In the dance floor, drunken men and women swayed and twisted their bodies. Desire and passion intertwined, sparks flaring at any moment. Some even mingled their breaths, embracing each other.

Huo Yan was on the verge of exploding. He rarely set foot in places like bars. Such extravagant and decadent places, he didn't want to stay even a moment longer.

"A Yan, you have to be patient."

Huo Xizhou pointed at a petite figure in the distance.

"Hey, Hh type. Combined with my special antidote."

Huo Xizhou made an exaggerated gesture.

"Six months, just six months. I guarantee your poison will be cured."

Huo Yan looked in the direction of Gu Xizhou's finger. A petite figure, wearing a tight, hip-hugging skirt and carrying several bottles of wine, weaved through the crowd.

"Look again. It's too dirty."

Huo Yan glanced at the petite figure with disdain.

"Really? You know, this blood type is very rare. Besides, your condition can't be delayed any longer."

Gu Xizhou earnestly advised this man, who was so picky despite being venomous.

Huo Yan swirled his wine glass, pondered for a moment, and made a phone call.

Half an hour later, Xu Tao brought a file on Qin Suisui and placed it on the coffee table in front of Huo Yan.

Huo Xizhou curiously picked up the file from the coffee table and gave Xu Tao a thumbs-up.

"As expected, you're the CEO's special assistant. You're so efficient."

Xu Tao nodded and respectfully withdrew. "Qin Suisui, 22, senior. Fashion design major. Raised in a children's orphanage..."

Gu Xizhou recited Qin Suisui's basic information.

Ten minutes later, Xu Tao returned to Huo Yan. He spoke timidly.

"President, Miss Qin doesn't want to. She rejected your offer."

Gu Xizhou leaned back on the leather sofa, crossed his legs, and kicked the tip of Huo Yan's shoe.

"Are your terms too harsh? That's why they don't want to help you."

Xu Tao's hand trembled as he gripped the tablet, but Huo Yan simply raised his eyelids. Under the crystal chandelier, their eyes met, a tacit understanding flashing between them.

In all of Beijing, there was only Gu Xizhou who could push Huo Yan's limits like this.

Huo Yan could reshuffle the wealth rankings of the upper class with a flick of his finger, yet he only tolerated Gu Xizhou's disrespectful teasing by hooking his shoulder. After all, it was Gu Xizhou who risked his life to carry him out of the fire that year.

"One blood draw costs 100,000 yuan."

Huo Yan glared coldly at Qin Suisui, who was shuffling through the crowd. She was leaning over to pour drinks for a customer, a forced smile plastered on her face, glaring under the dim light.

"100,000 yuan isn't a low price for her, that's the price."

Gu Xizhou looked at Huo Yan in confusion.

"Trying to raise the price? I've seen people like that before."

Huo Yan emptied his glass.

"Xu Tao, I want her to rescue me tomorrow."

Huo Yan stood up, glanced at Qin Suisui, who was still unsure of what was going to happen, and left the bar.

"Ah. Someone's about to get into trouble."

Gu Xizhou shook his head and followed Huo Yan.

Qin Suisui finished her part-time job for the night and dragged her exhausted body out of the bar. She expertly scanned a bicycle.

It was already 2:30 a.m., and returning to the dorm on campus would surely be met with sneers from her roommates.

She rented a basement a few kilometers from campus. When her part-time job ran too late, she stayed there.

With her current financial situation, this basement was the most suitable dorm she could find.

Qin Suisui opened the basement door, and a musty smell hit her. She seemed accustomed to it, and slumped down onto the wooden bed.

The bed creaked, and the hard wood felt comfortable to Qin Suisui. At least this was her place. She wouldn't be stranded.

"Why did the person tonight lie to me? A blood draw can earn you 100,000 yuan. If that were such a good deal, I would have sold blood to pay off my debts long ago."

Qin Suisui muttered as she found her pajamas, washed up quickly, and fell asleep on the bed.

Although tomorrow was Sunday, her schedule was packed with studying and part-time work. She had school to go to in the morning and a part-time job in the afternoon. She didn't even have time to binge-watch TV dramas.

Early in the morning, a sharp ringing of her cell phone woke Qin Suisui from her sleep.

"Hello!"

Though still drowsy, Qin Suisui answered the phone.

"Suisui, please come to the orphanage as soon as possible. Something serious has happened."

The old director's voice, a sobbing tone, came from the other end.

"Grandma, don't worry. I'll be back soon."

Qin Suisui had grown up under the old director's care and was the only person who cared about her. That's why she always called her "Grandma," not "Director."

After hanging up, Qin Suisui found two newer clothes. She was afraid the director would worry about her. Every time she returned to the orphanage, she tried to look less disheveled.

This time was no exception. She chose a pure white T-shirt, washed blue jeans with the slightly stiff sheen of new fabric, and a pair of spotless white canvas shoes. Her hair neatly tied back in a high ponytail, her entire body radiant and clean, as if washed by morning dew.

It was only seven o'clock when Qin Suisui arrived at the orphanage.

The children were still asleep, and the orphanage was quiet. She walked through the dilapidated, somewhat shabby corridor and arrived at the director's office.

"Knock knock!"

The director quickly opened the door.

"Suisui, look!"

The director handed Qin Suisui a stack of documents and a business card. (The following appears unrelated and likely a translation error: "What's this?")

Qin Suisui took them, puzzled. A quick glance revealed the property ownership certificate, the purchase agreement, and the demolition notice...

"The land of the orphanage has been purchased. It's going to be demolished for commercial development?"

Qin Suisui quickly sorted out the key information in the documents.

The director nodded.

"The young man who brought the documents brought me here. He said you're the only one who can prevent the orphanage from being demolished. He told me to call the number on the business card."

The director spoke, tears streaming down his face. "Is Sui Sui coming after you? Are you okay?"

"It's okay, grandma. He's my friend, he was just joking. I'll go find him right now. Don't worry. The orphanage won't be demolished."

"That's good, that's good."

Hearing Qin Sui Sui's words, the director's heart finally settled.

She believed that this child, who was already self-sufficient at such a young age and could even help care for her younger siblings, would handle this matter.

Qin Sui Sui consoled the director a few more times, then quickly left the office with the documents.

Qin Sui Sui paused at the door. She wondered if she had offended someone while working part-time at the bar.

Because she never accompanied guests drinking, it often displeased some customers.

She took a deep breath, took out her business card, and dialed the number on it.

"Ms. Qin, please come to Yunqi Residence. You'll know everything."

A male voice spoke from the other end of the line. Then he hung up. Someone had caught her vulnerable spot. No matter what awaited her, Qin Suisui could only obey.

Take the bus, then transfer to the suburban express bus. Qin Suisui arrived at the suburban express bus terminal closest to the villa. She glanced at the map on her phone.

"There's only 3 kilometers of asphalt road into the mountains. I'll have to ride a bike."

Luckily, there was a bike here. If she had hiked, she'd probably have been going a long time.

After a 20-minute ride, Qin Suisui finally arrived at the mountaintop villa complex. Several European-style buildings were scattered around, gleaming metallically in the morning sun, like aristocratic insignias washed clean by morning dew.

Arriving at the gate of Villa 07, it stood out from the surrounding buildings.

The towering black wrought iron gate, flanked by shrubs pruned to a bare leaf, looked lifeless. The villa's exterior walls, painted in only black and gray, gave off a forbidding vibe.

"Who would want to live in a place like this?" Qin Suisui sighed and stepped forward. But she discovered there wasn't even a doorbell on the front door, only a flashing red electronic fingerprint unlock. Just as she was wondering how to get in, the door opened.

The person who emerged surprised Qin Suisui. It was the same person who'd promised her a 100,000 yuan reward for a single interview last night. Before Qin Suisui could ask anything,...

Xu Tao spoke first.

"Miss Qin, the president is waiting for you in the study. I'll take you there."

"May I know what your president wants to see me about?"

Qin Suisui asked cautiously. She had a feeling these people harbored ill intentions towards her.

"I have no right to interfere in the president's affairs. I'm only taking you there."

Xu Tao spoke with a businesslike demeanor.

Qin Suisui didn't ask any more questions and followed him through the gate.

The villa's courtyard was large, devoid of greenery or other decorations. It was simply a cobblestone-paved open space.

The two of them crossed the courtyard and arrived at a titanium-steel alloy gate. Xu Tao unlocked the door with his fingerprint. The door felt incredibly heavy, requiring both hands to push.

As the door opened, a cold silence washed over him—the living room sofa was empty, the bedroom door was closed, the kitchen knives were neatly hung, the dining room table was spotless, and the bathroom mirror reflected a void.

The central air conditioning hummed softly, the scent of cedar lingered in the still air. The vast villa felt like a meticulously crafted ice cellar, every detail exuding a restrained, distant air.

Xu Tao led Qin Suisui past several closed doors. He stopped at the last one.

"Knock knock. President, Miss Qin is here."

Xu Tao gestured for Qin Suisui to enter.