Chapter 222: The Huo Family’s Eldest Miss

Chapter 222: The Huo Family's Eldest Miss

Country G.

A woman in an elegant long dress stood beside an intricately carved redwood desk, practicing calligraphy with poise. At that moment, her phone rang.

Her features were sharp, her eyes shimmering with a faint amber glow.

Her skin was fair, her contours deep, exuding a graceful yet spirited charm.

She tapped the screen and answered the call.

"Jinzhou, what is it?"

On the other end, Huo Jinzhou respectfully addressed her, "Aunt."

Then he continued, "The matter you mentioned to me last time, I have verified it."

The woman practicing calligraphy was none other than Huo Mingying, the only daughter of the previous generation of the Huo family.

She was also Huo Tingying's father's sister and his brothers' aunt.

Due to poor health in earlier years, she had been living in Country G.

Huo Mingying paused her brush stroke and asked, "What did you find out?"

Huo Jinzhou replied, "Huo Tingying is indeed not my father's child; he is not a member of the Huo family at all."

Huo Mingying's brush tip hesitated, and a blot of ink ruined the entire painting.

She smiled bitterly, "The esteemed eldest son of the Huo family turns out to be a bastard of unknown origin, yet he is doted upon by Father. How absurd!"

Huo Jinzhou said, "Aunt, you need to return and handle this matter. We cannot let the Huo family fall into the hands of an outsider."

"No," Huo Mingying shook her head, "Do you really think Huo Tingying cares about just the Huo family? His Emperor Group alone brings in several times more revenue than the Huo Group. A small entity like the Huo Group means nothing to him. If you want to defeat him, you must strike at his vulnerable spot—take away what he values most and make him suffer!"

Huo Jinzhou pursed his lips, "Huo Tingying does have a weakness."

Indeed, if Huo Tingying truly wanted the Huo Group, he would have acted long ago.

What he truly cared about was Yun Mu!

For this woman, he had risked his life multiple times.

Huo Mingying put down her brush, "Are you talking about that woman named Yun Mu? The reborn eldest miss of the Yun family, who transformed herself and changed the landscape of the capital—she is indeed remarkable."

Huo Jinzhou spoke solemnly, "Yes, for this woman, Huo Tingying would risk everything!"

"Hmph, just like his mother, both of them are hopeless romantics!" Ho Mingying looked regretfully at the ruined painting, then tore it up and threw it in the trash, saying coldly, "Since the opportunity has presented itself, we might as well seize it. I will arrange to return soon. For now, hold your position."

"Understood."

...

Soon, Ji Ming provided a response.

"Can't find anything? Even you can't trace that mysterious woman?" Yun Mu looked at Ji Ming disbelievingly.

Ji Ming admitted, "Yes, she is skilled and hides well. The only information I could find is that she appeared on the border of Huaxia last winter. Beyond that..."

He shrugged.

Yun Mu frowned, "There's such a skilled person in Huaxia? Could it be that your skills have deteriorated, Ji Ming?"

Ji Ming instantly retorted, "That's an insult! Even with my eyes closed, I'm still one of the best in the world at this! Although I couldn't find anything about her, I did uncover clear details from Huo Jinzhou's side."

Yun Mu focused intently on Ji Ming.

"Huo Jinzhou investigated the servants who worked for Huo Tingying's mother when she was alive a few days ago. He seems to be suspecting Huo Tingying's lineage."

Ji Ming continued, "Following Huo Jinzhou's investigation, it appears that Huo Tingying might not be a true Huo after all!"

Yun Mu drew a breath, "Is there any concrete evidence?"

Ji Ming replied, "The most direct way would be a DNA test. There's no better evidence than that."

Yun Mu fell silent, "No, that would alarm Tingying. What if it's just a misunderstanding..."

"You're foolish. If you don't do it, Huo Jinzhou will find a chance to do it. And... think about why Huo Tingying's father never acknowledged him. Was it because he abandoned his mother? After all, he's his own son; even if he didn't like him, there was no reason to hate him so much! I found out that Huo Tingying's father treated him like an enemy!"

Ji Ming added, "The only explanation is that Huo Tingying's mother cheated and bore another man's child. His father, driven by love and hate, mistreated her and transferred his resentment onto him. But he kept it secret due to his pride."

Ji Ming's words made sense.

Yun Mu's heart raced, unable to utter a word.

Could it be that Huo Tingying is not truly a Huo?

But if that's the case, who is his real father?

Yun Mu ran her fingers through her hair, feeling utterly frustrated.

How could she bring this up to Huo Tingying?

But this matter wouldn't stay hidden forever. Huo Jinzhou likely already knows and is waiting for the right moment to expose it.

It would be better to tell Huo Tingying first rather than wait for Huo Jinzhou to reveal it.

However, this needs to be done at the right time.

Just as Yun Mu was deep in thought, Old Master Huo called, asking her and Huo Tingying to return to the Huo family's old residence for dinner tonight.

Huo Tingying, Huo Tingying's aunt, had come back.

On the way, while Yun Mu was retouching her makeup, she asked, "Why didn't I know you had an aunt?"

While driving, Huo Tingying glanced at her face, "Aunt isn't the old master's biological daughter; she was adopted. She has been living in Country G due to poor health and rarely returns. Not much is known about this Huo family's young lady in the outside world."

I see.

Huo Tingying looked at her again, "Enough, if you keep applying more, your face will really look like a monkey's butt."

Yun Mu glanced at him impatiently, "What do you know? This is the most popular summer vibe makeup. I have to present myself well when meeting your aunt for the first time."

It's still unclear whether she is friend or foe. At this crucial moment when Huo Tingying's identity remains ambiguous, his aunt has returned.

Yun Mu felt that the waters of the Huo family were getting murkier.

Around eight o'clock in the evening, Yun Mu and Huo Tingying arrived at the Huo family's old residence.

"Tingying, it's been years since we've seen each other. I didn't expect your health to have recovered so well."

As soon as they entered the living room, they heard a clear female voice from inside.

Then, a woman in a lace fringed dress slowly walked over.

The woman had exquisite features, exuding both charm and a touch of heroism, appearing to be in her early forties.

When she saw Yun Mu beside Huo Tingying, her eyes revealed a hint of surprise and astonishment.

She didn't expect Yun Mu to be such a stunning beauty!

"I assume this is Yun Mu? Indeed, she is a beauty."