Amnesiac Fiancé Married Another, So I Married His Brother - Chapter 69

Inside the vacation villa.

Huo Xuanye had stayed up late last night for an international meeting and woke up a bit later this morning.

Dressed in loungewear and holding a coffee, he leisurely made his way upstairs.

On the second-floor balcony, bathed in the gentle breeze, Li Su wore yoga attire while a small white speaker played music beside her. She closed her eyes, performing simple foundational movements.

Instructor Di had advised her not to rush her rehabilitation.

Especially now, when her legs hadn’t fully recovered.

In a few months, she could intensify her training.

Huo Xuanye sipped his coffee, standing at a distance to admire Li Su’s silhouette.

He watched her quietly for half an hour.

Only when Li Su turned around did he approach.

“Tired?”

“Mm…”

Li Su immediately leaned her head against his chest.

“Something big happened at home last night. Want to hear about it?”

“Sure.”

Huo Xuanye wrapped an arm around her waist. “Zhou Motang sneaked into the house to steal something and got caught red-handed by my brother. She’s been handed over to the police.”

“Stealing?”

“Luxury watches,” Huo Xuanye explained.

Zhou Motang was quite something, after being caught last time, she still managed to sneak into the Huo residence unscathed.

Who knew where she had gotten money from before?

This time, she must have been desperate enough to take the risk.

Li Su looked up. “So… your home isn’t safe.”

Huo Xuanye agreed. “Seems that way. Should we move out?”

“Would your grandparents allow it?”

Having known the two brothers for years, Li Su had some understanding of the Huo family.

Huo Xuanye’s parents had never moved out.

The Huo family owned numerous properties, with villas in many locations.

They could vacation anywhere in the world.

But in the capital, they lived at the Huo residence.

“After we return to the capital, we’ll buy a place first. Sooner or later, we’ll move out.”

Huo Xuanye had been considering this for a while.

He wasn’t worried about Li Su refusing, she’d agree.

The reason they hadn’t moved immediately after marriage was that he was waiting.

Waiting for his brother to regain his memories.

Waiting for them to completely let go of any lingering feelings for each other.

Waiting until their future encounters would no longer stir any emotions.

Breaking up required withdrawal.

“Sounds good.”

She agreed that moving out was inevitable.

“See? We’re clearly the better match!” Huo Xuanye’s eyes sparkled with amusement.

Li Su smiled back. “Why do you think your brother never promised me we’d move out after marriage?”

Huo Xuanye’s grin vanished instantly. “He promised you that?”

Li Su stepped out of his embrace and countered lightly, “What do you think?”

He hadn’t known his brother well enough.

He had assumed someone as filial as his brother wouldn’t upset their grandparents.

“Did he also promise to delay having children?”

“Mm.”

“What else did he promise you?”

Huo Xuanye followed her.

“Why dwell on it? If vows held any weight, he wouldn’t have married someone else.” Li Su tapped a finger lightly against his chest. “I don’t believe in promises anymore.”

The internet was right, promises were meant to be broken.

“Susu…”

Li Su didn’t want to linger on the topic. “Get ready. We’re heading out.”

What were they doing?

A birthday surprise for him?

Half an hour later, Huo Xuanye and Li Su drove off.

When they arrived at their destination, Huo Xuanye stared at the warehouse-like building and squeezed Li Su’s hand. “Are you sure we’re in the right place?”

“Positive.”

Though Huo Xuanye had no idea what was coming, if there was any danger, he’d shield Li Su without hesitation.

Upon entering, Huo Xuanye realized this wasn’t a warehouse, it was a photography studio.

The space was filled with staff members.

“You once said that whatever I did with him, you’d do with me too, to overwrite those memories. Today, you’ll accompany me for a magazine shoot. He did this with me before,” Li Su said, her eyes crinkling with amusement. “Do you like this birthday gift?”

“I love it.”

Absolutely love it.

Huo Xuanye pulled her into an excited embrace. “Wife, I love you. Thank you for this.”

“No need to thank me. But if you don’t perform well, you’re dead!”

“With this face of mine, I’ll look good no matter how you shoot me, right?”

Nowadays, people prefer browsing online for everything.

Magazine sales mostly rely on fan support.

So, those who land magazine covers these days have to be exceptionally popular.

The last time Li Su shot for a magazine was after her engagement to Huo Zhenzhou, they did a couples’ spread.

This time, it was because the criminal who had hurt her was sentenced, reigniting public interest in her.

After three months of silence due to her injury, Jian Jiaqing’s departure made her realize that popularity and visibility couldn’t afford gaps, no blank periods.

Blank periods were damaging.

Even though she wasn’t an actress.

The staff noticed them and rushed over eagerly.

“Mr. Huo, Miss Li, you’re here!”

“The outfits are ready. Please go change first!”

Li Su gently pushed Huo Xuanye away. “See you in a bit.”

They went to separate rooms for makeup and wardrobe.

Inside the studio, sets had already been constructed.

Honestly, this office setup wasn’t as luxurious as Huo Xuanye’s actual office.

Too bad they weren’t in Jing City, otherwise, they could’ve shot there directly.

Outside, it was daytime, but the studio’s CEO office scene was set at night.

Li Su wore a red dance dress, while Huo Xuanye… hadn’t changed at all!

He was still in the custom-tailored suit he arrived in, the only difference being that his previously undone shirt buttons were now fastened.

She even suspected he hadn’t bothered with makeup.

Following the photographer’s directions, Li Su sat on Huo Xuanye’s lap, their eyes locked.

His left hand gripped her waist as he gazed into her eyes.

Her reflection shimmered in his pupils.

He desperately wanted to see love for him in her gaze, maybe there was a flicker.

But he couldn’t be sure, was it for him, or for the face he shared with his brother?

He hadn’t let the makeup artist conceal the mole on the bridge of his nose.

Covering it would make him resemble his brother even more.

If the photos were published, fans might mistake them for shots of Li Su and Huo Zhenzhou.

“Closer!”

“Even closer!”

Li Su’s delicate nose pressed against Huo Xuanye’s, her left hand resting on his shoulder, the tension between them palpable.

Hold back.

They were shooting!

Surrounded by people.

No kissing!

Don’t kiss her!

Do couples shoot kissing scenes for magazines?

“OK!”

“Change poses.”

“Hold me,” Li Su signaled with a glance.

Huo Xuanye understood instantly, lifting her onto the desk.

Her black stiletto pressed against his thigh. “Whatever you want… I’ll give it to you today.”

Photographer: “…”

Real couples hit different.

This…

Works.

Huo Xuanye gripped her slender ankle, his gaze hazy. “Baby, just stepping on my leg isn’t enough.”

Then where else did he want her to step?!

Not there!!!!

“Huo Xuanye, not there,” Li Su reminded him.

“Baby, we’re filming! Be professional.”

“Just spare the crew’s eyes, no one wants to see that.” Li Su was truly exasperated by Huo Xuanye’s bizarre kinks.

“Baby, your mind’s in the gutter,” Huo Xuanye teased with a smirk, sliding his grip up her ankle.