bayedsolid Chapter 112: Exposed! Huo Yan is Huo Shiyan!
Chapter 112: Exposed! Huo Yan is Huo Shiyan!
The night was as dark as ink, gradually covering the entire sky.
Huo Yan held Qiao Qin's hand and quietly stepped into the top of Yuncheng, which is the top floor of the tallest building in the entire Yuncheng. Generally speaking, this place is not open to the public, but you can make an exception by spending some money.
The breeze brushed across my cheek like a gentle hand, bringing a slight coolness.
Qiao Qin gently gathered the coat on her shoulders. She stood on the roof and looked out. The whole city was spread out at her feet. Neon lights were flashing, cars were flowing, and the bustling night scene was unfolding slowly in front of her eyes like a scroll, which was breathtakingly beautiful.
"Is the scenery beautiful?" Huo Yan's voice suddenly sounded in her ears, low and magnetic. His breath was warm, spraying on Qiao Qin's ears, bringing a tingling sensation.
Qiao Qin tilted her head slightly and looked at the man beside her, with stars twinkling in her eyes.
She nodded slightly, her voice so low that it was almost inaudible: "Yeah, it's beautiful."
Huo Yan smiled slightly, as if this simple compliment was his greatest satisfaction tonight. He stretched out his hand and gently held Qiao Qin's hand. Their palms were tightly pressed together, transmitting each other's warmth.
"There will be something even better to see later." Huo Yan's voice was full of anticipation and mystery.
As soon as the words fell, a deafening roar suddenly came from the distant sky, and then fireworks bloomed like flowers, one by one, in clusters, weaving a gorgeous picture in the night sky. The dazzling and beautiful scene was intoxicating, as if you were in a dream world.
Qiao Qin stared at the ever-changing sky without blinking. The amazement in her eyes was like surging waves, and her heart was filled with unspeakable shock.
This sudden beauty made her feel surprised and excited, as if the whole world was blooming for her at this moment.
In an instant, the whole city was enveloped by the light of fireworks, as if day had come. Passers-by stopped one after another, looking up at this rare spectacle, and the discussions rose and fell, interweaving into a moving symphony.
"Look at the number of fireworks, it must have cost at least several million!" someone exclaimed, his tone full of admiration.
"Today is the Chinese Valentine's Day. Some wealthy CEO must have arranged these fireworks to make his wife smile." Another person speculated, revealing his envy of love in his words.
"It's so beautiful. No matter who these fireworks are for, we can all enjoy this visual feast." Someone sighed with joy in his heart.
……
The moment Qiao Qin turned her head, she happened to meet Huo Yan's gaze.
His eyes were deep and gentle, as if they could embrace all the beauty in the world. His eyes were full of pampering and tenderness, as if they were going to melt her completely.
The two of them looked at each other, and without words, they could feel each other's emotions.
Qiao Qin's heartbeat seemed to stop for a moment at this moment, and at that moment, time seemed to freeze.
Then, she heard Huo Yan's low and firm voice. His expression was solemn and serious, and every word he said was like carved jade, carrying deep emotion.
"Xiao Qin," he spoke slowly, his voice revealing an indescribable tenderness, "Today is our first year together, our wedding anniversary. There are still many days to come, and I hope that I can spend every minute and every second with you."
A touch of emotion flashed in Qiao Qin's eyes, but then a trace of sadness crept into her heart. She lowered her eyes slightly, trying to hide the ripples in her heart.
if.......
How great would it be if he really wasn't Huo Shiyan?
Qiao Qin took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. She didn't want Huo Yan to notice that she was acting strange, so she gently looked away, then stood on tiptoes and gently kissed him on the lips.
Huo Yan certainly would not refuse Qiao Qin's initiative to kiss her. He clasped the back of her head with one big hand and clasped her waist with the other palm, deepening the kiss.
The night is like water, getting darker and darker, but the fireworks are still blooming brilliantly in the sky, as if sending the warmest blessings to the couple.
The moonlight fell like water, covering the two of them with a layer of silver gauze.
They kissed passionately in this silver world, as if it had become the most beautiful painting between heaven and earth, and the breath of happiness filled the air.
However, at this most touching moment, an accident struck like lightning.
Qiao Qin suddenly opened her eyes, and her eyes, which were originally full of affection, were now unusually calm. She quickly grabbed the golden mask, pulled it off with force, and instantly tore it off Huo Yan's face.
Everything was changing in a flash, and Huo Yan's vigilance was completely relaxed at that moment. He had never expected Qiao Qin to make such an unexpected move.
When he came to his senses, the golden mask had fallen to the ground, and Qiao Qin had already seen his face hidden under the mask.
Huo Yan's original face was exposed before his eyes. The terrible scar had long disappeared, replaced by an extremely handsome face, deep eyes, a high nose bridge, and thin lips gently pursed into a straight line.
There will never be another person with those familiar facial features.
Huo Shiyan!
The result was the same as Qiao Qin's guess. Huo Yan was indeed Huo Shiyan.
She stared blankly at the familiar face in front of her, her fingers trembling slightly inadvertently, and the gold-rimmed mask she was holding tightly, like her heart, suddenly lost its support and fell heavily to the ground with a sharp and crisp "clang" sound.
This sudden sound was like a stone that broke the calm of the lake, instantly bringing the two people's minds back to reality.
"Xiaoqin, please listen to my explanation." Huo Yan's voice was full of anxiety and regret, as if his whole world was collapsing at this moment.
However, Qiao Qin seemed to turn a deaf ear to it, her eyes fixed on the cold truth.
"Is it so fun for you to play with my feelings?" Qiao Qin's lips curled up in a self-deprecating arc, and her body was shaking involuntarily. It was the pain that welled up from the depths of her heart, making her tears fall from the corners of her eyes like pearls with a broken string, one by one, unable to be stopped.
Huo Yan's brows were as tightly locked as a mountain covered in ice and snow. His voice was low and firm: "There are reasons behind everything I do. It's not what you think."
However, before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Qiao Qin's roar.
Qiao Qin wiped the tears from her face, and a bitter sneer appeared at the corner of her lips: "Do you think I will trust you as easily as before?"
She felt that she was really stupid.
There are so many doubts and similarities, but I never had any doubts before.
She thought of the hardships she had gone through during her ten months of pregnancy. Those sufferings and pains were like a sharp knife cutting into her heart. She thought that Huo Yan was Huo Shiyan, and that the other party had watched her carry her for ten months and go through so many hardships, but ignored her. In her previous life, she even died on the operating table.
Qiao Qin's heart was like the surface of a lake pierced by a cold wind, freezing cold. The chill quietly rose from the soles of her feet and gradually invaded her entire body.
When she sensed Huo Yan approaching, and his steps seemed to carry some tenderness as if he wanted to hold her in his arms, Qiao Qin's heart felt as if it was burned by fire and shrank instantly.
She moved slightly and quickly took two steps back, creating an insurmountable gap between her and Huo Yan.
Her voice was usually as gentle as a spring breeze, but at this moment it was as cold as an ice blade, slowly cutting through the air and reaching Huo Yan's ears.
"Don't come near me, you just make me sick!"
This simple sentence was like a sharp knife, piercing deeply into Huo Yan's heart.
He had never thought that he would hear such decisive words from Qiao Qin. The tenderness in her eyes was gone, replaced by endless indifference and disgust.
Huo Yan's hand was still hanging in the air, he was in a dilemma. He tried to explain, but before he could say anything, Qiao Qin turned around resolutely. Her back was resolute and firm, leaving no room for maneuver.
......
The night was as dark as ink, and raindrops as thin as silk threads fell quietly from the sky, making a pattering sound.
Qiao Qin was walking alone on the street. She didn't bring an umbrella, but let the rain wet her clothes. The cold wind blew past, hitting her body wantonly.
Suddenly, the conversation between two passers-by spread like ripples in the silent air.
"Did you see the gorgeous fireworks just now?" one of them asked softly, his voice full of envy and yearning, "The woman illuminated by the fireworks must be living a very happy life."
"Yeah, that's really enviable." Another person said, his eyes flickering with longing for the future, "If one day I can find a man who cherishes me so much, how great it would be."
"Hahaha, you must be dreaming. I heard that the fireworks were prepared by the president of Huo's Jewelry. It seems to be a gift for his wife's first wedding anniversary. I wonder how much virtue Mrs. Huo accumulated in her previous life to meet a rich and handsome husband."
......
Qiao Qin listened to their conversation silently, but her heart felt as if it was being weighed down by a huge rock, so heavy that she could hardly breathe.
The Mrs. Huo they mentioned is now like a fallen leaf abandoned by fate, wandering alone on the streets, unable to find a corner to live in this huge city.
Lin Xingran is Huo Yan’s biological sister, and she doesn’t want to put her in a difficult position, so she definitely can’t go there.
and.
What good deeds did she do in her previous life? Her nominal husband had played her around like a fool, and he probably didn't know how to laugh at her behind her back.
The corners of Qiao Qin's lips gently drew a hint of sarcasm. She was like a chrysanthemum blooming alone in the autumn wind, standing quietly on the bustling street.
The air around her was filled with a sweet scent. Couples walked by hand in hand, talking and laughing. Their laughter was like pink bubbles, dancing lightly in the air, making her figure look even more lonely and deserted.
After a while.
Qiao Qin walked into a nearby hotel. Her eyes were slightly red, as if carrying unspeakable sadness. The rain wet her hair and slid down her cheeks. She looked embarrassed and pitiful.
The receptionist noticed her strangeness and couldn't help but ask softly: "Miss, you look a little uncomfortable, do you need any help?"
Qiao Qin shook her head slightly, her voice a little hoarse: "I'm fine, please help me book a single room."
She took a deep breath and tried to suppress the surging emotions in her heart. At this moment, she seemed to have numbed all the pain.
Perhaps because her emotions had gone through a roller coaster of ups and downs, Qiao Qin's fatigue surged like a tide. As soon as she lay down, sleepiness enveloped her like a thick fog, dragging her into a deep dream.
When the first ray of sunlight in the morning shone through the gap in the curtains and gently fell on the bed, Qiao Qin slowly woke up from her sleep.
She rubbed her aching temples and tried to recall the fragments of last night. Those chaotic yet profound memories were slowly pieced together like fragments.
Qiao Qin picked up the phone. The dozens of missed calls on the screen were like glaring red lights. Most of them were from Huo Yan, and the rest were from Lin Xingran, Aunt Song, and her parents.
Qiao Qin's brows knitted unconsciously. Her gaze lingered on the screen of her mobile phone for a moment, and then she closed it ruthlessly.
She was still immersed in the shock of knowing the truth yesterday. She didn't know how to face Huo Yan, or more precisely Huo Shiyan, so she could only choose to escape temporarily.
However, when Qiao Qin wanted to escape, the other party took the initiative to come to her.
"Boom boom boom——"
Suddenly, there was a rapid knock on the door, like a sudden storm, breaking Qiao Qin's inner peace. She had been hiding in this hotel room for several days, trying to use sleep to escape the reality that she could not face.
Qiao Qin thought it was the cleaning lady, so she got out of bed and opened the door.
However, at the moment when the door slowly opened, time seemed to freeze.
What came into view was that handsome face that was once so familiar that it couldn't be more familiar.
Huo Yan had taken off the gold-rimmed mask, revealing a face that seemed to have been carved by God himself, flawless and so perfect that one could not take their eyes off it.
Qiao Qin stood there, her whole body seemed to be frozen, and her heartbeat seemed to almost stop at this moment.
The man in front of her was once everything in her life, her closest lover, and the father of her child. But now, he is her deepest nightmare and a shadow she cannot escape.
"Xiaoqin, I'm here to take you home."
A low and gentle voice sounded in my ears, like a once familiar melody, but with a hint of strange chill.
Huo Yan stretched out his hands. Those hands, which had once given her endless warmth and comfort, now made her feel endless fear and uneasiness. He wanted to gently pull her into his arms as he had done in the past, as if nothing had happened.
But Qiao Qin knew that everything was gone.
The man she once loved deeply, the man she was willing to give everything for, has become unrecognizable and has become the existence she least wants to face in her life.
Qiao Qin suddenly came back to her senses, and her face instantly turned cold as ice, as if covered with a thick layer of frost.
"There's nothing more to talk about between us." She stretched out her hand without hesitation, intending to slam the door shut and cut off all contact with the people outside.
However, at this moment, a big hand appeared like a ghost and stood firmly between her and the door.
Qiao Qin's movements suddenly stopped. She knew that if she continued to use force, her hand would be pinched by the door.
Huo Yan's eyes flashed with a barely perceptible joy. He curled his lips and smiled, his voice low and magnetic: "As expected, you still can't bear to hurt me, right?"