Chapter 35

Chapter 35

With Huo Jihan's help, Lin Yi easily skipped through many tedious steps in the game, leaving only the best parts, making it incredibly enjoyable.

It was clear that from now on, his gaming experience would be doubled!

Satisfied, Lin Yi put away his phone.

He remembered the promise he made to Huo Mianmian about raising bees.

So, when Huo Jihan finished his work, Lin Yi asked, "Mr. Huo, do you have any place where we can raise bees, something like this private villa?"

Upon hearing Lin Yi's words, Huo Mianmian also turned his head to look at Huo Jihan with eager eyes.

Under the expectant gazes of the two, Huo Jihan raised an eyebrow, "What for?"

Lin Yi explained, "Mianmian and I want to keep a few hives of bees so we can have fresh honey whenever we want. It’s pure and natural. Do you have such a place?"

Huo Jihan replied, "Yes, but it's much larger than this private villa."

Lin Yi asked instinctively, "How much bigger?"

Huo Jihan: "About a hundred times."

Lin Yi: "..."

This private villa was already quite large, spanning dozens of acres. Could Huo Jihan's place be even bigger?

It must be a scenic area then.

Lin Yi was once again amazed by Huo Jihan's wealth.

But regardless of the location, Lin Yi only cared about one thing: "Can we raise bees there?"

Huo Jihan thought for a moment and said, "I can have Li Feng arrange it."

If Huo Jihan said it, it was as good as done.

Lin Yi perked up and turned to ruffle Huo Mianmian's head, "Kid, we'll soon have our own honey."

Huo Mianmian also became happy.

At that moment, someone knocked on their door.

Who could it be at this time?

Lin Yi walked over and opened the door, only to find Xiao He standing outside.

Huo Jihan turned his head and saw the person outside, his dark eyes deepening.

Lin Yi didn't know why Xiao He was looking for him, but seeing her wanting to say something, he closed the door and followed her a few steps down the corridor.

Once they were standing in the hallway, Lin Yi raised an eyebrow, "Is it about needing another player for mahjong?"

Xiao He sighed, "I have something urgent and need to go back to the city. I won't be able to play with you."

She added, "I promised to bake you another beggar chicken, but I won't be able to keep that promise."

Lin Yi smiled easily, "No worries, we can do it another time. By the way, be careful on your way back."

"Okay!"

Xiao He nodded, then paused for a few seconds, seemingly gathering her thoughts.

Perhaps it was just his imagination, but her face seemed slightly flushed. She bent down and took out two tickets from her bag, "These are concert tickets my friend gave me. They say a master will be performing. How about we go together when you're back in the city?"

After saying this, she handed the tickets to Lin Yi, looking like she wanted to see his reaction but was too shy to meet his gaze.

Lin Yi: "..."

He had a vague sense of what might be happening.

Could it be what he was thinking?

After a pause, Lin Yi carefully said, "Sorry, I might not have the time."

Xiao He looked a bit disappointed but finally met his eyes, "Will you be very busy later?"

Lin Yi replied, "Yes, and I'll be away from the city for some time."

It wasn't entirely an excuse; after returning from this villa, he would soon be going to film a variety show.

Meanwhile, inside the room.

Huo Mianmian was leaning against the window, his big eyes watching the scene outside.

A bouquet of flowers was placed on the windowsill, recently picked by the staff and placed in a vase.

Outside, a white butterfly was fluttering around, seemingly trying to come in but being blocked by the screen.

After watching for a while, Huo Mianmian climbed onto a chair and reached out to open the screen.

The butterfly finally managed to fly in.

It circled around Huo Mianmian once and then landed on the bouquet of flowers.

Huo Mianmian sat on the chair, curiously observing the butterfly.

Huo Jihan sat on the sofa with a laptop on his knees, filled with intricate data charts.

Normally, he could handle these data in a short time, but this time, after looking at them for a while, he still couldn't make sense of it.

This was an unprecedented situation.

He glanced at the room's entrance.

Then quickly shifted his gaze back.

He recognized the girl from earlier; she was the one riding with Lin Yi.

But that wasn't important.

Who Lin Yi associated with or even became close to was Lin Yi's own freedom.

After all, they were only married by contract and had no right to interfere with each other.

Huo Jihan resumed staring at the data charts.

In the hallway outside.

Lin Yi mentioned that he would be very busy.

However, Xiao He didn't give up and continued, "How about when you're not busy, we go watch a movie together?"

Lin Yi now had a good idea what Xiao He meant and was thinking about how to decline her.

At that moment, the room door suddenly opened.

Lin Yi and Xiao He, standing in the hallway, subconsciously looked over upon hearing the sound.

They then saw Huo Jihan with a cold expression.

Lin Yi was somewhat surprised.

Why did Huo Jihan suddenly come out?

Xiao He didn't recognize Huo Jihan, but the man before her clearly seemed wealthy and powerful. More importantly, the aura around him made people instinctively wary.

At this moment, Huo Jihan's deep gaze swept back and forth between the two of them.

Then he spoke to Lin Yi, "Mianmian is looking for you."

Lin Yi felt puzzled.

What's wrong with Mianmian?

Xiao He remained silent, watching the two of them. After a while, she suddenly realized something and widened her eyes slightly.

At this moment, Lin Yi turned to her and said, "Sorry, I might..."

Xiao He waved her hands hastily after Lin Yi spoke, "It's okay, go ahead!"

Lin Yi nodded at her and walked into the room.

Huo Jihan promptly closed the door behind him as he entered.

Xiao He stood in the hallway, stunned for a few seconds, then screamed inwardly.

Ah! Ah!!

Why do all the handsome boys have boyfriends?!

After entering the room, Lin Yi found Huo Mianmian sitting by the window.

So he asked, "Mianmian, why did you call me?"

Huo Mianmian was engrossed in watching butterflies and, upon hearing Lin Yi, turned around, looking at him blankly.

Lin Yi continued, "Didn't you say you needed me?"

Huo Mianmian: "Huh?"

I didn't call Little Dad?

At this moment, Huo Jihan spoke to Huo Mianmian, "Aren't you going to invite your Little Dad to watch the butterfly with you?"

Huo Mianmian nodded decisively.

He was just about to call Little Dad!

But how did Dad know?

Huo Mianmian couldn't figure it out, but being young, he soon gave up thinking about it and happily called out to Lin Yi, "Little Dad, come here! There's a butterfly here."

Lin Yi smiled and walked over, "So you called me for this? Where's the butterfly?"

Huo Mianmian pointed with his finger at the white butterfly, "It's right there."

Lin Yi tilted his head and saw a white butterfly resting on a flower. He praised Huo Mianmian, "Mianmian, you're amazing. How did you spot this butterfly?"

Huo Mianmian proudly lifted his little head, "It was outside the window, so I let it in..."

The two of them then engaged in a lively discussion about the butterfly.

Huo Jihan picked up his laptop again.

This time, his work efficiency returned to its usual level, and he quickly reviewed the complex data charts before sending them back to the company's subordinates.

In the evening, Ji Yunchuan and Qin Ling came over for a visit.

Ji Yunchuan was as chatty as usual, while Qin Ling remained mostly silent.

Ji Yunchuan, like an eager puppy, approached Lin Yi and said, "Sis-in-law, this afternoon, Qin Ling and I explored around the villa and stumbled upon a waterfall. It's hanging off a cliff, and it's spectacular! There's a deep pool at the bottom, and there might even be fish in it! How about we go check it out another day?"

Lin Yi found Ji Yunchuan's description intriguing and nodded, "Sure."

Then, Ji Yunchuan continued talking about other places, all of which were equally fascinating.

Lin Yi looked at him in surprise, "You discovered so many places in just one afternoon?"

Ji Yunchuan proudly replied, "Of course! If you don't know where to go for fun, just follow me!"

He couldn't sit still, always bouncing around like a hyperactive monkey, eager to explore everything.

Lin Yi nodded again.

At that moment, Ji Yunchuan changed the subject and said to Huo Jihan, "By the way, Big Brother Huo, why don't you sleep in Sis-in-law's room tonight? I invited a few more friends, and we've taken up all the empty rooms in the villa!"

After saying this, he winked at Huo Jihan, as if to say, "Don't thank me too much."

Lin Yi was taken aback by this.

What? No more empty rooms?

Huo Jihan is going to sleep here?

Lin Yi was about to ask Ji Yunchuan more questions.

However, Ji Yunchuan, as if greased with oil, pushed Qin Ling out the door, "Come on, it's getting late. We shouldn't disturb Big Brother Huo anymore!"

Lin Yi: "??"

Soon, Ji Yunchuan left, and the room fell quiet again.

Lin Yi thought about what Ji Yunchuan had said and felt a bit confused.

So, Huo Jihan is really going to stay here tonight?

That doesn't seem right, does it?

Although they are married on paper, they have no real relationship. At home, they always slept in separate rooms. Now, suddenly sharing the same room and bed seems too strange!

Thinking this, Lin Yi turned to Huo Jihan, "Um..."

He wanted to ask if Huo Jihan was really going to sleep here, but it seemed impolite, especially after Huo Jihan helped him complete so many game tasks.

But not clarifying could lead to an even worse situation.

Lin Yi's face showed his dilemma, which was rare for him.

Huo Jihan noticed Lin Yi's unusual hesitation and smiled slightly.

Pretending not to understand, he asked, "What's wrong?"

Lin Yi: "??"

What's wrong?

Huo Jihan must be asking this on purpose; Lin Yi didn't believe he couldn't guess what he meant.

Yet, Huo Jihan acted as if he understood nothing and sat calmly, as if he really planned to sleep here tonight.

Lin Yi had to continue, "About what Ji Yunchuan said about the lack of rooms..."

He left it at that, thinking Huo Jihan would get the hint.

But Huo Jihan remained unmoved, "Hmm?"

Lin Yi: "..."

Should he just directly ask him to leave?

Forget it!

For the five million every month, he'd endure it!!

Fortunately, Lin Yi usually had a good attitude. After a brief moment of hesitation, he quickly adjusted his mindset.

He wasn't new to sharing a room with someone.

In his previous life, he often shared hotel rooms with male colleagues during business trips.

Though those rooms had two beds, and now there was only one, there was also Huo Mianmian here.

Right, they're all men; what's there to be concerned about?

Feeling reassured, Lin Yi was about to say something.

But then, Huo Jihan stood up and said, "I'll find another room."

Lin Yi: "??"

So all his mental preparation was for nothing?

Wait!

Why did he feel that Huo Jihan had just been messing with him on purpose?

It must be so!

Lin Yi slumped his face and said, "Goodbye, Mr. Huo. Don't let the door hit you on the way out!"

He didn’t even call him Mr. Huo anymore, but rather the more formal Mr. Huo.

Lin Yi's expressions tonight were particularly fresh and lively, unlike his usual demeanor.

A hint of a smile seemed to flicker in Huo Jihan’s dark eyes, but it quickly vanished as if it had been an illusion.

Soon, he packed up his things and turned toward the door.

When he opened the door and was about to step out, he turned to Lin Yi and Huo Mianmian and said, "Rest early. Goodnight."

With that, he walked out and closed the door behind him.

Ji Yunchuan and Qin Ling hadn't gone far when they heard footsteps approaching from behind.

Ji Yunchuan turned around and his eyes widened in shock: "Big Brother Huo? Why are you coming out?!!!"

Huo Jihan glanced at him: "Got a problem?"

Ji Yunchuan: "..."

He had plenty of problems!!

But he certainly didn't dare speak loudly to Huo Jihan. Instead, he meekly asked, "Big Brother Huo, shouldn't you have stayed in the same room with Sister-in-law?"

Huo Jihan replied, "Get me a spare room."

Ji Yunchuan was about to say there were no spare rooms, but under Huo Jihan’s gaze, he dared not utter a word.

Ji Yunchuan silently handed over a room card to Huo Jihan.

Huo Jihan took the card without another word and walked forward.

Ji Yunchuan: "..."

Ah, ah, ah, ah!

Was his Big Brother Huo really going to sleep alone?

On such a beautiful night, shouldn't he be doing something more meaningful?!

He was truly heartbroken!!!