It wasn't that she was picky, nor was she vain, she simply couldn't agree to his proposal.
Although he repeatedly said he didn't care about everything concerning the Huo Family, family ties are something you can never sever, especially his mother. She knew he only said those things to alleviate her psychological burden. He always considered her feelings, and she didn't want to make things difficult for him, nor did she want him to lose everything and be seen as unfilial.
"Greedy little girl." Huo Jingtang had never done something so romantic, but for her, he was willing to make an exception.
After the blood draw, the doctor pressed a cotton swab against the needle site, and Huo Jingtang helped her sit on a nearby resting chair. They could go home then, and come back tomorrow for the results.
"See, I knew I was greedy. Do you still want me?" Her voice was slightly hoarse.
"Only I can satisfy your greed." Huo Jingtang kissed her hair gently.
