Mrs. Huo was moved by An Ge’s sincerity, and she said, "You’re a good child. Don’t worry, I will do my utmost to protect you and the child in your womb. If sothing unfortunate happens, I will agree to all that you asked for."
An Ge nodded and said, "Madam, it’s not that I don’t trust you, but you’re getting older, we... should have a reasonable and legal agreent, don’t you think?"
Mrs. Huo nodded and said, "Girl, this old lady has never misjudged a person. The mont I first saw you, I knew you were a selfless and righteous child. Now, the Huo Family only has Shaoyan left as a useful man. If he dies, I’d be too ashad to face our ancestors. You’re willing to sacrifice yourself to save Shaoyan, I will definitely not treat you unfairly. I have already decided to recognize you as my god-granddaughter, and unless I die, no one will dare to bully you!"
She paused for a few seconds and said, "Of course, if you’re unwilling to save Shaoyan with your blood, I will not make things difficult for you, nor will I treat you unfairly."
Upon hearing these words, An Ge’s eyes suddenly welled up with tears, which almost spilled out. It was probably the first ti since she had been in prison that she felt such kindness and respect from soone.
She lowered her lashes slightly, covering the moisture in her eyes. After a few seconds of calming herself, she looked up again, fully composed.
She said to Mrs. Huo, "Madam, you’re too kind. I’m unmarried and pregnant; you recognizing as your god-granddaughter would cause the Huo Family to lose face..."
Before she could voice her refusal, Mrs. Huo took her hand, interrupting her earnestly, "Girl, everyone has their untold hardships. Being unmarried and pregnant is not necessarily your fault. Back in the day, I too was unmarried and pregnant. I went to the border supporting the troops while pregnant, and when I returned victoriously, I married into the Huo Family and brought honor to my ancestors. So, if you’re strong enough inside, nobody can hurt you. Moreover, with backing you up, who dares speak ill of you?"
"I don’t agree!"
As they spoke, Huo Shaoyan walked in with a sullen, handso face.
Mrs. Huo squinted at him, then patted An Ge’s hand and said, "You don’t need to fear him. I’ve already arranged a guest room for you; go and rest."
Ever since Huo Shaoyan had cut her neck with a dagger, An Ge had an instinctive fear of him. Therefore, unless necessary, An Ge did not want to have any direct conflicts or interactions with Huo Shaoyan.
Thus, An Ge nodded and quickly left with the servant.
After An Ge left, Mrs. Huo sternly addressed Huo Shaoyan, "Stop looking so ferocious all the ti, can’t you smile a little? Co with to the study; I have sothing to discuss with you."
Mrs. Huo was a stubborn woman, and Huo Shaoyan knew what she wanted to say. If he strongly opposed Mrs. Huo’s arrangents, it would only backfire.
After thinking it over, Huo Shaoyan decided to adhere to one plan outwardly while having a different plan for An Ge behind the scenes.
...
anwhile.
An Ge walked into the guest room that Mrs. Huo had specially prepared for her and received a call from An Zhiguo.
An Ge thought he was calling to bla her for injuring Wu Zhigang, but that wasn’t the case. Unlike his usual harsh tone, An Zhiguo spoke in an uncharacteristically gentle manner this ti, "An Ge, your elder sister specially went to plead with Boss Wu, and he was moved by her sincerity, so he won’t press criminal charges against you."
He paused, then changed the subject and inquired, "I heard that Young Master Huo personally went to the police station to bail you out. Why did he do that? What is your relationship with Young Master Huo? Have you been secretly seducing him behind your sister’s back?"
An Ge replied with a cold laugh, "An Zhiguo, stop putting on that hypocritical face. If you have sothing to say, just say it. I’m not used to you suddenly speaking to with a lickspittle attitude."
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