Chapter 134: Mother and Daughter, Hearts Apart

Chapter 134: Mother and Daughter, Hearts Apart

Exiting Huo Jinzhou's company, the outside world was blanketed by a heavy snowfall.

Seeing Yun Shuiyao enter the house shivering from the cold, Lin Wanqing hurriedly approached with a towel in hand, her heart aching. "Rao'er, why didn't you use an umbrella?"

"I'm fine, Mommy." Yun Shuiyao sniffled, her voice muffled and hoarse, clearly chilled to the bone.

Tonight, the news of Yun Mu and Huo Tingying's affair had spread throughout the capital, and Lin Wanqing naturally learned that Yi Jue was none other than Huo Tingying himself.

Learning that Yun Mu's husband was not only healthy but also exceptional, Lin Wanqing was delighted. However, seeing Yun Shuiyao's disheartened appearance, she couldn't help but worry.

"Rao'er, let's not dwell on Huo Tingying. Your true love is Jinzhou, who isn't inferior either. There's no need for you to compare yourself with Mu Mu in everything, right?" Lin Wanqing consoled her gently.

Comparing Huo Jinzhou to Huo Tingying?

They were as different as heaven and earth!

Yun Shuiyao felt even more indignant. She immediately brushed off Lin Wanqing and softly asked, "Mommy, did you really not know Yi Jue's true identity before?"

"What?" Lin Wanqing raised her eyes in surprise, staring at Yun Shuiyao in bewilderment.

Yun Chengdong happened to pass by and overheard, chiding sternly, "Rao'er, do you know what you're saying?"

Yun Shuiyao merely smiled faintly. "It's nothing, Mommy. I'm going back to my room."

Without another glance at Lin Wanqing or Yun Chengdong, she left.

Lin Wanqing felt as if she had been plunged into an icy abyss.

"Third Uncle, does Rao'er think I did this on purpose?"

Yun Shuiyao was her most beloved and proud daughter, for whom she was even willing to sacrifice her own flesh and blood.

But now, she was being questioned by Yun Shuiyao in such a manner.

"No, Mom. Rao'er has just suffered a great shock today; she's not thinking before she speaks." Yun Chengdong comforted her, stepping forward to support Lin Wanqing. "It's late. Let me help you back to your room to rest."

Fortunately, Yun Tingying was abroad on business these past few days.

Otherwise, the Yun family would have been thrown into chaos once again.

...

Meanwhile, the Huo household was in turmoil.

With Huo Jinzhou having already lost his heir status and being in a precarious position within the family, the revelation that Huo Tingying was not only in good health but also the president of the Emperor Group stirred up many ambitious individuals.

News of this had barely been exposed for an hour when Grandpa Huo's phone began ringing nonstop.

Coincidentally, Yun Mu and Huo Tingying returned to the old residence at this time.

Yun Mu, whose medication hadn't worn off yet, went straight to her room to rest, while Huo Tingying headed to the study to explain the day's events.

Grandpa Huo was already waiting in the study, his gaze dark and intense as he stared at Huo Tingying entering the room. His cloudy eyes exuded authority without needing to show anger.

"You insolent brat! You were supposed to go out for some alone time, and look what you've done!"

Grandpa Huo wasn't completely unaware of Huo Tingying's hidden identity all these years; he had simply pretended not to know.

He never expected that this reckless boy would expose his identity without any warning, leaving him unprepared and bombarded with calls from a group of old men!

Huo Tingying's eyes remained cold as he spoke. "Why don't you ask Huo Jinzhou what happened today?"

Grandpa Huo was taken aback. "What does Jinzhou have to do with this?"

Huo Tingying leaned back in the nearby rosewood chair, crossing his long legs, his demeanor icy.

"He and Yun Shuiyao drugged Yun Mu and me, then staged a farce of catching us in the act."

"What? Are you both alright?"

"I'm fine. Yun Mu was misled, but she's okay now."

A flash of anger crossed Grandpa Huo's dark eyes. "The second son has gone too far!"

Pausing for a moment, Grandpa Huo looked at Huo Tingying again. "How do you plan to deal with him? A minor punishment should suffice; he is still your brother."

"Deal with him? He's not even worthy to be my opponent."

This matter didn't require his intervention; that little woman definitely wouldn't let those two off the hook.

Grandpa Huo let out a slight sigh of relief.

His gaze involuntarily fell on the suggestive marks on Huo Tingying's neck, and he suddenly felt pleased.

It seemed they had quite an intense night, and he might finally have hope for a great-grandson!

Instantly, the old man's mood improved, and he abruptly said, "Now that your identity has been exposed, why not take over the Huo Group officially? This family business will only be safe in your hands."

Huo Tingying remained motionless, staring at his grandfather, the corner of his lips curling into a mocking smile.

"This is the Huo family's business. What does it have to do with me?"

"Tingying..."

"From the moment Huo Jin refused to allow my mother's remains to be buried in the Huo family cemetery, I ceased to be a member of the Huo family." Huo Tingying spoke coldly.

The complexion of Old Master Huo instantly turned ashen.

After a long while, he let out a soft sigh and said, "I know that your mother's death has always been a knot in your heart. It was the Huo family, it was your father who wronged you and your mother. I have no words to say about your hatred for your father. But you will always bear the surname Huo, and this place will forever be your home."

Huo Tingying's voice was slightly deepened. "From now on, wherever Yun Mu is, that will be my home."

With that, he rose and directly left the room.

Inside the room, Yun Mu felt someone open the door amidst her drowsy sleep.

She slightly raised herself and saw Huo Tingying enter with a syringe.

"What are you doing?" Yun Mu's voice remained hoarse.

Huo Tingying sat by the bed, reaching out to touch Yun Mu's still feverish forehead.

"Be good, I'll draw some blood. I'll have the driver send it to Lu Nansen for testing, just in case there are any side effects."

Yun Mu understood this much and did not refuse. However, seeing Huo Tingying holding the syringe, she couldn't help but frown.

"What are you doing? Give me the syringe."

"How would it be convenient for you with one hand? Let me help you."

"Are you sure? Do you know how?" Yun Mu was quite skeptical.

Although her hands were weak and numb, making single-handed operation clumsy, she didn't want to be a guinea pig either.

"Haven't you heard that long illness makes a doctor? It's just drawing blood. I've been a patient for over twenty years; I should have learned by watching alone."

Huo Tingying was confident.

"Alright then."

Yun Mu half-believed him, lifting her nightgown and placing her arm on the small table. Watching Huo Tingying's skilled yet gentle movements, she felt somewhat reassured.

Indeed, it seemed this man knew how to draw blood.

However, in the next instant.

"Ahhh!!!"

Yun Mu's scream echoed throughout the old mansion.

Tears welled up in Yun Mu's eyes from the pain, glancing at her bleeding arm and the bruised puncture site before glaring fiercely at Huo Tingying.

"Do you want to kill me?!"

Huo Tingying looked slightly embarrassed, coughing awkwardly.

"I'm sorry, I applied too much force. I'll be more careful next time."

"Get out, there won't be a next time!"

Yun Mu grabbed a pillow with one hand and forcefully threw it at Huo Tingying.

Huo Tingying apologized while dodging, eventually rushing out of the room to have someone deliver the blood sample to Lu Nansen overnight.