Chapter 30

Chapter 30

Dinner was still some time away.

Lin Yi, with nothing to do, wandered around the villa and eventually found a bubble-blowing toy in the storage room. It must have been bought for Huo Mianmian by the Steward.

However, Huo Mianmian, usually quiet and not very active, had never played with it.

Lin Yi took the toy out of the storage room and went to the living room to ask Huo Mianmian, "Mianmian, do you want to blow bubbles together?"

Before Huo Mianmian could answer,

Ji Yunchuan interjected, "Brother-in-law, you're asking in vain. To be honest, I bought that bubble toy for Mianmian, along with many other toys. Have you seen him play with any of them? His only two hobbies are reading picture books and drawing."

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow but said nothing.

Just as Ji Yunchuan finished speaking, Huo Mianmian put down his picture book, slid off the sofa, and ran towards Lin Yi, clearly eager to play with the toy.

Ji Yunchuan was shocked. Could it be that Mianmian's personality has changed?

Could he also take the little one out to play?

After all, who wouldn't want to play with such an adorable little human?

Thinking this, Ji Yunchuan walked over to Huo Mianmian, squatted down, and with the most earnest expression, coaxed him, "Mianmian, how about Uncle takes you to play next time? Oh, and I can take you to the amusement park; it's so much fun there."

Huo Mianmian shook his head without hesitation.

Ji Yunchuan was puzzled. "You don't want to play?"

That's strange; when Brother-in-law called, Mianmian responded immediately.

Ji Yunchuan had a heart-wrenching guess and asked again, "Would you go to the amusement park if your dad takes you?"

Huo Mianmian nodded decisively, his eyes brightening.

Ji Yunchuan: "..."

Aaah!

Why treat him like this?!

Ji Yunchuan now understood that for Huo Mianmian, what matters isn't the activity but who he plays with!

If Lin Yi is with him, he would do anything!!

Soon, Lin Yi took Huo Mianmian outside the villa to blow bubbles.

Ji Yunchuan watched their backs and sighed, "Mianmian really has become Brother-in-law's leg ornament!"

But after saying this, he followed them eagerly.

Lin Yi and Huo Mianmian arrived at the lawn outside the villa.

At this moment, the sun was setting, casting golden rays of light.

The entire lawn seemed to sparkle.

Lin Yi sat on a nearby bench, opened the bubble toy, took out the tools, and blew towards Huo Mianmian.

Instantly, countless colorful bubbles floated up.

Huo Mianmian had never played with this before. Seeing the bubbles floating around him, his eyes filled with wonder.

He reached out to touch the bubbles, cautiously and tentatively.

With his soft fingers, he poked one bubble, which popped with a "pop."

Very fun~

Huo Mianmian poked another bubble.

And another one popped, just like a magic game.

However, soon, the first batch of bubbles Lin Yi blew dissipated.

Huo Mianmian looked around at the empty space and turned his gaze to Lin Yi, his eyes clearly saying "Blow more! Blow more!"

Lin Yi smiled and blew again.

This time, even more bubbles floated around Huo Mianmian.

Huo Mianmian's eyes sparkled as he happily chased the bubbles.

He was only three years old, small and soft, and chasing bubbles in the sunlight made him look like a little penguin learning to walk, waddling adorably.

After playing for about ten minutes, the Steward came to call them, saying dinner was almost ready.

So Lin Yi stopped blowing bubbles and took Huo Mianmian upstairs to wash up.

After all, some bubbles had stuck to their hair or faces, so it was better to take a bath before eating.

Since it was just a quick rinse, they didn't spend too long.

Ten minutes later, Lin Yi brought Huo Mianmian downstairs.

They had taken a bath and changed into casual clothes.

Their pajamas were two-piece sets, soft and comfortable, and most importantly, they were matching!

That day, Lin Yi took Huo Mianmian out for a stroll and saw this set of family-style pajamas. Seeing that Huo Mianmian seemed to want them, he bought them.

Their family-style pajamas were incredibly cute, with a black base color and many panda elements.

For example, the hats were shaped like pandas, so once put on, one looked just like a real panda. Additionally, there was an adorable panda pattern on the front of their pajamas.

As father and son walked down the stairs in their pajamas, they instantly drew everyone's attention.

Lin Yi had a great figure, slightly slim but slender and straight, especially his legs, which were remarkably straight. Even in loose pajamas, his superior physique could not be hidden.

In fact, the comfort and looseness of the pajamas accentuated his usual nonchalant demeanor even more.

Huo Mianmian, as always, was incredibly cute.

He was naturally fair and soft, and dressed in these adorable panda pajamas, he looked just like a tiny panda cub.

Moreover, this little panda cub had exceptionally beautiful eyes, dark and bright, like black glass, with thick, long lashes that fluttered, making people's hearts melt.

Seeing this scene, Ji Yunchuan immediately said to Huo Jihan, who was sitting on the sofa reading a business magazine, "Big Brother Huo, your wife and son are too cute! No wonder I can't get you to go out drinking with me; with such a lovely wife and son, who would want to waste time going out?"

Hearing Ji Yunchuan's words, Huo Jihan lifted his dark eyes to look at Lin Yi and Huo Mianmian coming down the stairs, his gaze flickering slightly.

Ji Yunchuan exclaimed, "Right? Aren't they super cute?!"

Huo Jihan did not say anything but closed the magazine, stood up, and said, "Dinner."

Ji Yunchuan: "..."

Was his Big Brother Huo's self-control really that strong?

Seeing such a cute wife and child, he didn't even show a bit of excitement?

But having known Huo Jihan for so many years, Ji Yunchuan had only ever seen him calm and composed, rarely showing any emotion.

Thinking about it, Ji Yunchuan shook his head, secretly wondering if he would ever see his Big Brother Huo show any emotional change in his lifetime.

If that day ever came, he would definitely take pictures from every angle and keep them well preserved!

Soon, they all gathered at the dining table.

Huo Jihan sat at the head of the table.

Lin Yi and Huo Mianmian sat on one side, while Ji Yunchuan sat alone on the other.

The chef had prepared another sumptuous meal tonight.

Steamed hairy crabs, braised fish wings, red-braised abalone, Dongpo pork... the list went on; there was nothing the villa's chef couldn't make.

More importantly, each dish was not only beautifully presented but also delicious, making one's mouth water just by looking at them.

Ji Yunchuan exclaimed, "Ah! I'm going to eat my fill today!!!"

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow and said, "How many days have you been hungry?"

Ji Yunchuan replied indignantly, "You don't understand. It's not about how many days I've been hungry; it's because last time I planned to eat but didn't get to, and I kept thinking about it for days. It almost became an obsession."

Last time?

Lin Yi recalled the scene from the previous visit and casually said, "Didn't you leave dejectedly because it rained last time?"

Ji Yunchuan was shocked, "What?!"

Who was spreading rumors?

Did he look like someone who would get sad over bad weather?

He had actually slipped up and mentioned his plan to get Lin Yi drunk, which led to Huo Jihan kicking him out.

"How could that be? I clearly..."

Just as Ji Yunchuan was about to defend his heroic image, his Big Brother Huo gave him a fleeting glance.

Ji Yunchuan immediately shut his mouth.

He knew who was spreading the rumor!

Unfortunately, he couldn't do anything about it!!

Lin Yi waited for Ji Yunchuan to continue but, seeing him suddenly quiet, asked, "What exactly did you mean?"

Under his Big Brother Huo's pressure, Ji Yunchuan weakly said, "I meant I'm a sensitive boy who gets sad when it rains, sniff sniff."

Lin Yi paused before saying, "Not bad, I didn't know you were that type of person."

Ji Yunchuan: "..."

Wah, his grand image was completely gone!!!

How could he pursue his dream girl now???

Ji Yunchuan was so heartbroken that he turned his sorrow into appetite and started eating vigorously.

Fortunately, there was enough food in each dish; otherwise, he would have eaten everything himself.

Watching him stuff his face, Lin Yi turned to Huo Jihan and asked, "Should we get him some digestive tablets?"

After all, Ji Yunchuan was Huo Jihan's good friend.

Who knew that Huo Jihan would say without any sentiment, "No need. If he dies from overeating, I'll contact the Ji family to collect his body."

Lin Yi didn't expect Huo Jihan to be so sarcastic occasionally and couldn't help but laugh.

Ji Yunchuan: "??"

He tried hard to assert his presence: "Hey! Hey! Hey! Can you hear me?!?!"

To be honest, he seemed to have really overeaten this time, having not only eaten dinner but also a mouthful of dog food!!

In fact, by the end of dinner, Ji Yunchuan was indeed stuffed and could barely walk.

Fortunately, his Big Brother Huo wasn't actually that heartless; instead, he called a bodyguard and instructed him to send Ji Yunchuan back properly.

At around nine in the evening, Lin Yi leaned on the sofa in the living room, eating some post-dinner fruit while checking on how the mall he had bought was doing recently.

Since Huo Jihan had already sent people from the Huo Group to manage it for him, he didn't need to worry much and only needed to check the profits occasionally.

Then he discovered that after deducting some costs, he had already made 700,000 yuan in this period!!

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow.

Not bad, better than he imagined!

Just as he was thinking about going out to play, this money came in handy.

Lin Yi immediately searched online for fun places in the city.

Soon, he found a private villa.

This private villa had relatively high consumption, so few people went there, ensuring good privacy. However, it was perfect for him to take Huo Mianmian along.

He casually browsed through the activities offered, such as horseback riding, shooting, and soaking in hot springs.

The more Lin Yi looked, the more interested he became, and he booked it right away.

However, if he was taking Huo Mianmian, he needed to inform Huo Jihan first, since Huo Jihan was Huo Mianmian's biological father.

Lin Yi acted quickly and soon found the Steward, then asked, "Uncle Wu, do you know where Mr. Huo is now?"

The Steward replied, "He's in the study."

Then he added with a smile, "That's right. You two should spend more time together and build your relationship."

Lin Yi: "..."

Well, he just had something to discuss with Huo Jihan.

Most importantly, they were only in a contractual marriage; why did they need to build a relationship?

Of course, Lin Yi couldn't explain this to the Steward; he just smiled and headed upstairs to the study to find Huo Jihan.

The villa was large, and it took Lin Yi a while to reach the study, where he knocked on the door.

Soon, Huo Jihan's deep, magnetic voice sounded, "Come in."

Lin Yi pushed the door open and walked in, finding Huo Jihan sitting behind the desk, video calling with a client.

Lin Yi didn't disturb Huo Jihan and sat down on a nearby sofa.

After sitting down, with nothing else to do, he curiously looked around.

Huo Jihan's study was spacious, decorated in the usual cold tones.

The most prominent feature was a large bookshelf filled with many books, including some rare collector's editions.

There was also a wine cabinet with some obviously expensive bottles of red wine.

The imported carpet on the floor looked both understated and luxurious.

After observing the surroundings for a while, Lin Yi listened to Huo Jihan's conversation with the client and subconsciously shifted his gaze to the desk.

At that moment, Huo Jihan was seated in a wide black leather chair, talking to the client.

It seemed to be a foreign client, as they were conversing in English.

This was the first time Lin Yi realized that Huo Jihan spoke English fluently and beautifully, each word carrying a deep, magnetic tone like the sound of a cello.

When discussing business, Huo Jihan appeared even more composed and rational, his dark eyes resembling a deep, cold pond, exuding an aura of authority.

Lin Yi recalled what the Steward had told him.

Huo Jihan not only managed the vast Huo Group but was also the leader of the entire Huo family, commanding respect even from his uncles and aunts.

Of course, there were those who were dissatisfied with Huo Jihan, but they had all been dealt with, demonstrating his ruthless methods.

It was said that Huo Jihan had a younger brother and sister, but the second young master and third young miss seemed to respect and fear their older brother, never coming here.

Lin Yi lost himself in thought for a while, feeling slightly drowsy.

After all, these matters had nothing to do with him, so he naturally didn't care much, having only heard the Steward mention them in passing.

Fortunately, at that moment, Huo Jihan finished his business call and closed his computer.

He lifted his dark eyes to look at Lin Yi, "What did you want to talk about?"

Lin Yi's drowsiness faded a bit.

He originally wanted to share with Huo Jihan that his mall had made 700,000 yuan, after all, it was thanks to Huo Jihan's help that things had gone so smoothly.

But he had just listened to Huo Jihan’s video call and heard that Huo Jihan’s usual deals were in the billions. Suddenly, his own seven hundred thousand seemed insignificant.

However, Huo Jihan was still waiting for an answer.

Lin Yi could only say, "I just wanted to say that my mall started making a profit, earning seven hundred thousand."

Huo Jihan’s expression didn’t change much, but he still said sincerely, "Congratulations."

Lin Yi didn’t expect Huo Jihan to congratulate him so genuinely and smiled, "What am I compared to your business? Just small potatoes."

Afterwards, he mentioned his second reason for coming: "By the way, I plan to take Mianmian to a private villa for two days. Do you agree?"

Huo Jihan nodded, "Your decision is fine."

Lin Yi nodded and then asked, "Can I borrow one of your cars, by the way?"

He did have a Ferrari sports car, but it wasn’t convenient for carrying children, so he thought about borrowing one of Huo Jihan’s cars.

At this moment, Huo Jihan opened a drawer beside the desk and said, "Come pick one."

Curious, Lin Yi walked over and saw several rows of car keys in the drawer.

There were Bentleys, Rolls-Royces, Porsches, and most importantly, they were mostly limited editions worldwide.

Lin Yi widened his eyes slightly and subconsciously asked Huo Jihan, "How many cars do you actually have?"

Although he had glanced at the garage once, the number of keys far exceeded the cars in the garage, suggesting some were parked elsewhere.

Huo Jihan replied casually, "Not sure."

Lin Yi: "??"

You don’t even know how many cars you have?!

Surprised, he tentatively asked, "How many houses do you have, do you know?"

Huo Jihan’s voice remained calm, "Never counted."

Lin Yi: "!!!"

Isn’t that too much of a show-off?

Not knowing how many cars you have is one thing, but not even knowing how many houses?

Perhaps sensing Lin Yi’s surprise, Huo Jihan asked, "What’s wrong?"

Lin Yi looked at Huo Jihan sincerely, "What does my current gaze tell you?"

Huo Jihan really lifted his eyes to look into Lin Yi’s eyes.

They were less than half a meter apart.

Huo Jihan could clearly see Lin Yi’s eyes.

Lin Yi had a pair of almond-shaped eyes that exuded charm even when expressionless. Now, with his lively expression, they sparkled like clear springs or brilliant stars.

These were very captivating eyes.

After a few seconds, Huo Jihan couldn’t discern anything and asked, "What does your gaze tell me?"

Lin Yi exclaimed dramatically, "It says ‘Rich Man’ in big letters!!"

Thinking back, he had worked hard in his previous life and only managed to buy a house and a car, which paled in comparison to Huo Jihan.

Huo Jihan was truly unimaginably wealthy!!

Lin Yi usually had a carefree expression, but now, due to his shock, his face was particularly animated, resembling a startled, fluffed-up animal.

Huo Jihan seemed amused by Lin Yi’s expression and tone, and the corner of his mouth twitched, but quickly returned to normal, "Not bad."

Lin Yi: "..."

Just not bad?

Indeed, the realm of a tycoon is beyond ordinary people’s comprehension.

But then he thought about it and became happy again.

After all, Huo Jihan gave him five million yuan as pocket money every month. Wasn’t that like working for him indirectly?

Thinking this way, his mood instantly improved!

So this is what it feels like to fleece a capitalist?!

Just one word—awesome!!!!