Frankly, if it weren’t for not knowing how far the distance was or the need to pack enough food, Jun Mochan was eager to set off immediately.
When he first arrived, he immediately transferred the one billion yuan out. Just as things started to look promising, an unexpected incident happened.
After he left, he planned to get in touch with Ye Ranran. Once he confirmed she was safe, he would continue investigating.
Jun Mochan was extremely relieved he had preemptively moved the remittance. This way, even if anything happens, no one would be able to trace it back to Ye Ranran.
However, while Jun Mochan was meticulously planning, he had no idea that Ye Ranran had already arrived at the Huo family’s residence with Mrs. Huo.
They drove a Range Rover into the military compound where there were soldiers stationed every ten meters apart. Whenever the car approached, they would salute.
The movement was standard, indicating well-trained soldiers.
About a hundred meters in, a large iron gate appeared. When the car neared, the gate slowly parted to either side.
There were two stately stone lions at both sides of the gate.
Once through the gate, a completely different scene unfolded. Rows of ancient towering trees stood to both sides of the road, lining the path and obscuring the view like soldiers clad in armor.
The white snow weighed down the branches of the trees, causing them to dip low with some snow occasionally falling down.
The ground, on the other hand, was spotless, free from any hint of snow.
After another fifty meters, there was a large garden filled with plum blossoms in full bloom amidst the snow.
There was a pond next to the plum blossoms, with an artificial mountain beside it. Two willow trees were planted outside the artificial mountain.
A villa was located behind the mountain. Between the road and the garden, there was a large carved gate.
Guards stood by the entrance.
Walking into the garden, a rich aura of legacy hit them full on.
The Huo family, a prominent military household spanning three generations, held significant authority. So much so that a single sneeze could shake City B.
After three generations, the family has long shed its initial untamed aura. Still, all military men had a distinctive vigor.
That vigor was coupled with an air of dominance and dignity.
Xu Zi married into this powerful household. After nine years of immersion in its power and authority, she naturally lost her previous modest upbringing.
"The old master lives in the courtyard next door. You can visit him when you have time." Mrs. Huo pointed to another path speaking to Ye Ranran.
Ye Ranran wanted desperately to visit right away. Her memories of Grandfather Huo were filled with his loving kindness. Every time he saw her, he would cheerfully pick her up.
But the timing wasn’t quite right, so all Ye Ranran could do was think about it.
Passing through the garden, Ye Ranran followed Mrs. Huo into the villa.
As soon as the maids informed Xu Zi that Mrs. Huo had returned, she raised her head excitedly as she heard footsteps: "Mother, you’re back?"
As soon as she saw Ye Ranran next to Mrs. Huo, the smile that had begun to form instantly vanished: "What are you doing here?"
"This is my home. Why can’t I be here?" As long as she was not divorced from Jun Mochan, she was legitimately his wife.
This was Jun Mochan’s home, so it was naturally hers as well.
"Mother, why did you bring her back? Tell her to leave, tell her to leave now."
"Xiao Zi, she is Mo Han’s wife. If he insists on being with her, I can’t do anything." Mrs. Huo tried to calm Xu Zi down. "Don’t get agitated, Ah Yi will be back shortly. If he sees you , he might..."
Huo Yi never gave up on the idea of making Xu Zi terminate her pregnancy. There were two occasions when he’d brought her to the hospital. If Xu Zi hadn’t rushed there in time, their child would have been lost.
"That’s right, I can’t do anything that he will dislike," Xu Zi took a moment to comprehend.