CHAPTER 150: CHAPTER 150 WHAT BIRTHDAY GIFT SHOULD I GIVE HIM

Lin Banxia hoped that three years later, she could easily extricate herself from the Huo Family, avoiding excessive entanglements.

She came downstairs, where the long dining table was occupied by a man sitting gracefully, elegantly savoring his breakfast.

Lin Banxia’s beautiful eyes flickered twice, then she quietly took a seat beside him. Aunt Wang led the servants to arrange breakfast for her.

The entirely quiet atmosphere made Lin Banxia eat cautiously.

Lin Banxia absentmindedly sipped at her nutritious rice porridge with a spoon, her enchanting eyes incapable of staying in check, involuntarily drifting to the man’s face.

She wasn’t sure what had gone awry in her thoughts, but she somehow felt that Huo Yanting wasn’t quite as she had imagined.

Previously, he had inexplicably forced her to fall in love with him within three months—otherwise, the terms of the agreement would be nullified.

The thought of this man’s overbearing ways made Lin Banxia flash a bitter smile; her heart had been thoroughly shattered long ago. How could she so easily fall in love with another man?

But Lin Banxia was clever. Falling in love with someone didn’t necessarily have to come from genuine feelings; sometimes, it could be feigned love for the other person.

Thinking of the pear garden’s safety and her own predicament, an idea suddenly took root in Lin Banxia’s mind. Regardless of the circumstances, she had to love Huo Yanting within the next three months. From this moment on, she might as well enjoy the process of falling for this man.

To fall for Huo Yanting wouldn’t be shameful. He was maturedly captivating, had an excellent physique, striking looks, and substantial wealth. Most importantly, loving him could safeguard the pear garden.

"Happy birthday, husband!" Lin Banxia, having resolved her inner conflict, sweetly voiced a joyful blessing toward the man sitting across from her.

Huo Yanting, who had already finished his breakfast, raised his brow slightly. His deep, compelling eyes settled on her radiant smile.

Sunshine streamed in through the window, its delicate beams finding their way into her crescent-moon-like jet-black eyes. She looked as bright as blooming spring flowers—vivid and fragile—and stirred emotions deep within Huo Yanting.

"Just one sentence and that’s all?" Huo Yanting assumed the woman intended to end her birthday gesture so simply, and he showed faint displeasure.

Lin Banxia immediately beamed and responded cheerfully, "I’d like to take an hour off at midday. I plan to go pick out a birthday gift for you."

"Alright, permission granted!" Hearing that she intended to prepare an additional gift, Huo Yanting’s displeasure promptly dissipated.

He realized that when it came to this woman, he seemed increasingly accommodating and had less adherence to his usual demeanor.

Lin Banxia immediately expressed gratitude, "Then I’ll head out now!"

With that, she grabbed her purse and walked toward the door.

Watching her hurry out so eagerly—to buy a birthday present for him—Huo Yanting’s thin lips curled into an almost imperceptible smile.

Even though he knew this woman was deliberately trying to please him, he still found himself immersed in that joy.

When had he become so easily satisfied?

Lin Banxia drove the multimillion-dollar sports car gifted to her by Huo Yanting directly toward the city center’s mall.

While gripping the steering wheel, her furrowed brows hinted at her contemplation.

What kind of birthday gift would a man like? A tie? A belt? Or perhaps some clothing?

Lin Banxia felt somewhat troubled because she just couldn’t grasp the man’s thoughts.

By her reckoning, she was still quite unsuccessful. Even though she had experienced a brief marriage in her past life, she remained clueless about a man’s nature.

After much hesitation, Lin Banxia eventually decided to give the man a tie.

It happened to carry a symbolic meaning—as though tying the man’s heart in place. Yes, she hoped Huo Yanting would like it.

Lin Banxia didn’t have much money on hand; the little she had was pocket money saved up from earlier times, totaling around 100,000.

However, finding a tie that was both unique and befitting Huo Yanting’s aura proved to be quite the challenge.

Finally, Lin Banxia selected a blue-gray tie that she felt perfectly matched Huo Yanting’s charisma. After getting it gift-wrapped, she prepared to return to the company.

As she stepped out of the mall, her phone suddenly rang.

She glanced at the unfamiliar number and answered without hesitation.