In her final year of high school, Song Qing moved in with the Huo family. Though her family had fallen on hard times, she still had the airs of a young lady. She and Shao Xiu had grown up together, and they openly acted lovey-dovey at the Huo family's door, without giving Huo Yuan a second thought.
Huo Yuan's first meeting with her did not go well.
As a seasoned old fox, Huo Yuan couldn't figure out how he had ended up falling for that girl, Song Qing.
He was sitting in his car when he spotted Song Qing and Shao Xiu embracing at the Huo family's gate in the distance.
The two clung to each other, reluctant to part. As Shao Xiu finally left, he lowered his head to kiss her.
He didn't know where the impulse came from, but he slammed his palm down on the horn, startling Shao Xiu.
Song Qing met his gaze, still as fearless as ever. Then, right in front of him, she rose onto her toes and kissed Shao Xiu.
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When you're living under someone else's roof, you should know your place. When your family has fallen on hard times, you should keep your head down.
Apparently, no one had ever taught her that.
Later, someone realized Huo Yuan felt more than he let on about Song Qing and tried to warn him. "That girl, Song Qing, is proud and stubborn, and Shao Xiu dotes on her. The two of them are incredibly close. If you go head-to-head with her like this, I'm afraid..."
"Too late. I can't stop now." He tossed his cigarette to the ground and ground it underfoot. "I'm going to have Song Qing, no matter what."
