Max Level Return—I'll Protect That Fragile One

You Mingyue issued the order to leave, so You Jiaoyang had no choice but to get up.

His fingers had just grasped the door handle when he suddenly heard You Mingyue say, ”I am truly jealous of Xu Xingguang, and I really want Chu Zimu to humiliate Xu Xingguang. But I also genuinely like Chu Zimu.”

Upon hearing this, You Jiaoyang’s expression shifted slightly.

He turned around, looking at the girl meticulously applying makeup in front of the mirror. After some thought, he fished out a brand-new, unopened box of condoms from his pocket and placed it on You Mingyue’s dressing table.

”I came specifically to give you something. Regardless of whether you love Chu Zimu or not, you have to protect yourself. Silly girl, you’re still young. You can fall and rise again in love once or twice, but every little life only gets one chance to live.”

”Don’t let them choose you to be a mom and then end up a lonely ghost.”

With that, You Jiaoyang closed the door.

You Mingyue looked at the condoms on the table, her eyes slightly reddening, and murmured, ”It’s none of your business.” Yet, she still put them into her handbag.

*

After leaving the police station, Huo Wen’an thought they would head straight back to Cangshan Town. He was already planning dinner and what to cook with Xu Xingguang.

But Xu Xingguang said, ”Find a place to park. We’re going shopping.”

Knowing that one of Xu Xingguang’s many hobbies is shopping, Huo Wen’an didn’t ask what she wanted to buy.

In any case, whatever Xu Xingguang buys, he just has to be the one to pay and carry the goods.

However, there’s a high chance Xu Xingguang wouldn’t let him pay.

Parking spots are already tight in the city, especially now during the rush hour and dining peaks.

Huo Wen’an circled the outside of the mall building with the truck but couldn’t find a spot, and eventually queued to get into the underground parking.

They headed to the most upscale international mall in Yujiang City, frequented by wealthy and prestigious customers.

The underground garage was filled with luxury and noble cars as far as the eye could see.

Xu Xingguang’s truck stuck out like a sore thumb among them.

Thinking for a moment, Xu Xingguang suddenly said, ”Let’s buy a car together. Then we won’t need to borrow Doctor Ye’s car when entering the city. This truck isn’t convenient.”

Huo Wen’an then asked, ”What’s your budget range?”

Xu Xingguang, who wasn’t lacking money, asked Huo Wen’an, ”What’s your budget range?”

Huo Wen’an replied, ”I’m fine with anything, but I suggest going for something with safe and sturdy performance rather than just flashy looks.” Boss Huo’s mindset was definitely down-to-earth.

Coincidentally, Xu Xingguang shared the same view. ”Then let’s go for a BBA.”

”Okay, I’ll check it out later.”

”Hmm, we’ll split the cost.” After a slight pause, Xu Xingguang gave Huo Wen’an a subtle glance and added, ”If you’re short on cash, you can borrow from me first, and pay me back once you’re successful.”

Huo Wen’an was unbuckling his seatbelt, intending to get out of the car.

Hearing this, he paused in silence, then turned to tell Xu Xingguang, ”I’m not short on money; you don’t need to save money for me.”

In Xu Xingguang’s eyes, Huo Wen’an was just a single man who had committed a crime, served time, suffered a severe illness, and now ran a small photography studio.

Photography is an expensive hobby, so she thought Huo Wen’an had spent all his savings on this path.

After hearing Huo Wen’an say he had money, Xu Xingguang asked, ”Is photography really that profitable now?”

”Photography is a hobby, an ideal. I have other income streams.”

Huo Wen’an’s explanation only made Xu Xingguang’s thoughts wander even more.

She seriously reprimanded Huo Wen’an, ”Boss Huo, every penny must be earned honorably to be spent rightfully.”

Huo Wen’an, finding it quite unbelievable, asked Xu Xingguang with a mix of laughter and tears, ”Do you think I’m involved in illegal activities?”

Xu Xingguang realized she might be overthinking it.

Huo Wen’an was a very smart top student and a close friend of Ye Mingluo. If they had project collaborations, it would naturally be a source of income as well.

Besides, everyone has secrets; didn’t she rack up a fortune using her Medicine Farmer Star identity?

With that in mind, Xu Xingguang felt at ease.

”Let’s go.”

The mall offered highly personalized services. From the moment they entered, a dedicated and professional attendant served them with tea and assistance.

The staff here were exceptionally perceptive, instantly recognizing which clients were of high value.

Even though Huo Wen’an and Xu Xingguang dressed very low-key, with no visible brand logos, their demeanor and demeanor marked them as the kind of understated wealthy who frequented such places.