Chapter 84: Is He the Sickly One?

Chapter 84: Is He the Sickly One?

Through her efforts over these past few days, Yun Shuiyao finally regained Lin Wanqing's affection.

"Mummy, I've noticed that Sister hasn't been in good spirits at school recently. It must be because of the scandal and the injustice she's suffered at the Huo family," Yun Shuiyao said with a sweet voice laced with concern.

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqing felt an instant pang of heartache.

While she knew that Yun Mu's infidelity was wrong, a daughter of the Yun family should be disciplined by the Yun family, even if she made mistakes!

She would never allow the Huo family to make life difficult for her own daughter.

But now, Lin Wanqing had become more cautious around Yun Shuiyao. "Rao'er, has Mu Mu really not been doing well lately? But I saw on the news that she just finished a livestream."

Yun Shuiyao replied, "If Mummy doesn't believe me, you can go see for yourself."

"You mean, go directly to the Huo family?"

Yun Shuiyao smiled, "Yes, Mummy, it would also be a good opportunity for you to see how Sister is faring at the Huo family and mend your relationship with her."

With Yun Shuiyao's suggestion, Lin Wanqing was indeed swayed.

Given the current situation, it seemed unlikely that Yun Mu would come to her. If she didn't take the initiative to reach out to Yun Mu, their mother-daughter bond might truly come to an end.

"Alright then, I'll pick some gifts and pay a visit to the Huo family another day."

"Why don't we do it tonight? I'll prepare the gifts for Mummy right away," Yun Shuiyao said earnestly.

She had already found out that Huo Jinzhou was out of town tonight, making it the perfect time for her to visit the Huo family and gather information.

Lin Wanqing didn't suspect anything and agreed.

Soon, Yun Shuiyao and Lin Wanqing arrived at the Huo family residence by car.

Yun Shuiyao, confident in her status as Huo Jinzhou's girlfriend, rang the doorbell with familiarity. A maid soon came out to greet them.

The maid recognized Yun Shuiyao but did not immediately welcome her inside as usual.

"Second Miss Yun, Second Young Master isn't here."

"I'm not here to see Jinzhou, but rather to visit my sister, brother-in-law, and pay respects to Old Master Huo."

Yun Shuiyao tried to walk in while holding onto Lin Wanqing's arm, but unexpectedly, the maid blocked her path.

"If you wish to see the Eldest Young Master, please wait a moment. I will inform him immediately."

This was the first time Yun Shuiyao had been stopped outside the Huo family's old residence, and her expression darkened instantly. What was this sickly man trying to pull, acting so mysterious and requiring permission to see him?

However, Lin Wanqing smiled amicably. "Alright, we'll wait."

The maid went inside and happened to encounter Old Master Huo, who was playing with Roundy in the courtyard.

"Old Master, Second Miss Yun and her mother are here outside, saying they want to see the Eldest Young Master."

Old Master Huo paused while holding Roundy, his eyes flashing sharply as he scoffed, "The Yun family has never treated Yun Mu like a real daughter. They're probably here again to toy with Yun Mu! Tell them I won't be seeing any guests today!"

The maid nodded in acknowledgment. "Yes."

"Hold on." Old Master Huo continued, "Also, tell the Yuns that the Huo family will no longer welcome their visits! Especially Yun Shuiyao! Wait half an hour before going out there, let them stand in the wind a bit longer!"

The maid replied, "Yes."

Yun Shuiyao and Lin Wanqing stood at the front gate for half an hour in the cold breeze. During this time, Yun Shuiyao attempted to enter multiple times but was stopped by the security guards each time.

"Don't you recognize me? I'm your Second Young Master's fiancée, and this is my mother. You dare to stop me outside like this? Don't you fear the consequences when your master finds out?"

In the past, Yun Shuiyao could always enter the Huo family residence without issue. She wondered what had changed this time to warrant being stopped at the gate.

"The Second Miss Yun, we are merely following orders."

Lin Wanqing's expression also soured. The Huo family's lack of respect for the Yun family clearly indicated Yun Mu's standing and life within the Huo family!

At that moment, the maid emerged. "I apologize, but our Old Master caught a chill and isn't seeing any guests recently."

What? Not seeing guests?

To have them stand in the cold wind for half an hour when they weren't even seeing guests!

Yun Shuiyao's face darkened immediately, and she persisted, "Can't we at least go in and see my sister and brother-in-law?"

"No," the maid blocked her way. "Old Master said that the Huo family will no longer welcome your Yun family. Especially you, Second Miss Yun."

Without sparing a glance at Yun Shuiyao's livid expression, the maid turned around and went back inside.

Fuming with anger, Yun Shuiyao was momentarily speechless.

She was Huo Jinzhou's fiancée, yet Old Master Huo treated her this way, refusing to let her enter the Huo family residence.

It must be because of Yun Mu; she must have spoken ill of her to Old Master Huo, which led to this treatment.

And since she couldn't get in, she wouldn't be able to see Yun Mu's sickly husband. Was her plan about to fall through?

"Mummy, what should we do now?" Yun Shuiyao turned to Lin Wanqing. "The Huo family is clearly slapping the Yun family in the face!"

Lin Wanqing's beautiful eyes welled up with tears, her face filled with sorrow. "Rao'er, don't you understand? Old Master Huo is warning the Yun family. The marriage swap already offended the Huo family. We can't get in today, let's go."

Yun Shuiyao's face fell impatiently, but then she suddenly spotted a man's silhouette on the balcony inside the courtyard.

The man sat facing away from them in a wheelchair on the balcony, seemingly extremely cold, wrapped tightly in blankets, appearing weak and frail.

A gust of wind blew, and suddenly the man began to cough violently. Yun Shuiyao saw clearly that he spat out a pool of blood into his palm!

The servants cried out in alarm, hurriedly pushing the man back into the house!

Yun Shuiyao's eyes lit up, and she quickly called out to Lin Wanqing, "Mommy, that's Huo Tingying! Quick, look!"

Lin Wanqing raised her head. When she saw the scene of the man being pushed into the house while coughing up blood, her face turned as pale as paper.

She had mentally prepared herself that Huo Tingying was a frail invalid, but she never expected him to be so weak that he could spit blood at any moment.

Yun Shuiyao had never been more relieved; thankfully, it wasn't her who married Huo Tingying back then.

She quickly took out her phone to snap a photo, then pretended to be shocked and concerned, saying, "Goodness, it seems this Huo Tingying really won't live past twenty-six years old. No wonder Sister made plans so early, getting together with the President of the Emperor Group..."

Yun Shuiyao wanted to say more, but when she saw Lin Wanqing's cold gaze, she immediately fell silent, instead saying, "It's all my fault. If I hadn't asked Sister to take my place in marriage back then, Sister wouldn't have ended up in this situation. I'm sorry to Sister."

Lin Wanqing stared straight at Yun Shuiyao, "Rao'er, do you truly feel guilty towards Mumu?"

Yun Shuiyao's heart quivered, "Of course..."

But Lin Wanqing merely gave her a faint glance before turning around and leaving.