CHAPTER 222: CHAPTER 222 PRESIDENT HUO IS BEING CONTRARY

Besides, this time, he risked everything to go to the quake zone and save her life.

He was her savior now; she had to repay him.

Huo Yanting stared intently at her calm and composed little face, realizing more and more that this woman harbored many secrets.

"Are you too scared to speak? Why are you silent?" Huo Yanting was waiting for her to say something, but unexpectedly, she just stared at her own fingers in a daze.

"Thank you!" Lin Banxia had been wanting to say these two words, but hadn’t been able to muster the courage until now.

"Thank who?"

"You! Thank you for saving my life!" Lin Banxia raised her eyes, her clear gaze meeting his, full of sincerity.

Huo Yanting suddenly locked eyes with her, and his heart raced uncontrollably.

If he had to compare beauty, the stars in the sky would still pale next to her bright and pristine eyes.

Huo Yanting truly thought Lin Banxia’s eyes were stunning beyond imagination, especially when she looked at someone seriously—it was utterly captivating.

"I didn’t save you for free, remember? Didn’t I set conditions?" Huo Yanting mocked lightly.

Lin Banxia nodded. "That’s right, I agreed to your conditions. You saved my life—I’ll do whatever you want, I don’t mind at all."

Her sincerity only provoked instant disgust from Huo Yanting.

If another man had saved her and set the same conditions, would she have agreed so readily?

So, her decision to give herself to him had nothing to do with affection or love—it was entirely about repaying a debt.

Huo Yanting stood up from the sofa in irritation, his face darkened, and walked out of the hospital room.

Lin Banxia froze. Had she said something wrong? How did she offend this man again?

Huo Yanting stood in the smoking area, head bent, lighting a cigarette and taking a harsh drag.

The frustration in his chest didn’t dissipate; instead, it grew heavier.

What was he really yearning for? Did he want that woman’s genuine love?

Heh...

Huo Yanting suddenly felt he was childish, even laughable.

But he still longed for that woman to willingly give herself to him—not because of gratitude, but because she truly loved him.

Three days later, the aftermath of the earthquake hadn’t completely subsided; the losses had left the nation and its people deeply sorrowful.

Huo Group became the first to donate one hundred million yuan, undoubtedly the most timely support for the affected citizens.

The Huo Family once again became the center of attention, with praise and recognition flooding from major media outlets.

Huo Yanting’s altruistic act also attracted more women’s admiration, all believing that a man so compassionate toward his countrymen must be the most outstanding and dependable man in the world.

Lin Banxia stayed in the hospital for three days. Her injuries were no longer serious; the swelling on her leg had gone down and the pain had subsided.

She decided to be discharged!

During those three days, Huo Yanting hadn’t visited her again—it was as though he had completely forgotten her.

Lin Banxia felt a slight tinge of regret but couldn’t bring herself to actively seek him out.

The agreement she had signed with Old Sir Huo stated clearly that she was not allowed to actively pester Huo Yanting, or else the agreement would be void.

Lin Banxia returned to the pear garden. Aunt Lan hadn’t known she had just gone through a life-or-death ordeal; she’d lied to Aunt Lan, saying she was out job hunting.

"Banxia, your younger sister is here looking for you—she’s at the door!" Lin Banxia was arranging her résumé, preparing to find a job, when she heard Aunt Lan’s words.

Younger sister?

Lin Shiyi?