Chapter 59

Chapter 59

Around ten o'clock in the morning.

Lin Yi received a call from Ji Yunchuan.

Ji Yunchuan's voice was excited: "Sister-in-law! Today is sunny and beautiful. Want to go out and play?"

Lin Yi had stayed up late playing games last night and hadn't gotten up yet. Hearing this, he replied with an extremely lazy voice: "We'll see."

Ji Yunchuan immediately pleaded: "No, Sister-in-law, please come along. Qin Ling and I want to take a look at Big Brother Huo's private jet. If you don't come, we won't be able to get on either. We're all counting on you!"

Huo Jihan's private jet?

Lin Yi's interest was piqued upon hearing this.

He had never been on a private jet before and wondered what it looked like inside.

At that moment, Ji Yunchuan continued to persuade him: "Sister-in-law, come on. You probably don't have anything else to do today. Let's take a ride on the private jet and then come back."

Lin Yi thought for a moment and agreed: "Alright."

Ji Yunchuan instantly cheered: "Sister-in-law, you're amazing!! I'll send you the address of the airport in a bit!!"

Soon after, Lin Yi hung up the phone and got up to wash up.

When he went downstairs, the servants immediately brought him breakfast.

Today's breakfast was a sandwich and milk.

The chef in the villa was particularly skilled, making the sandwiches rich in ingredients and delicious.

Lin Yi ate two sandwiches in one go before stopping.

After finishing his breakfast, he went out to find Huo Mianmian.

At that moment, Huo Mianmian was playing with the pigeons on the lawn in front of the villa.

The pigeons were already very familiar with Huo Mianmian and weren't afraid of him at all. They walked freely around him, and some even perched on his shoulders.

A cute little boy squatting among a group of white pigeons made for a heartwarming scene.

Lin Yi stood not far away, quietly admiring the scene for a while before walking over.

The pigeons, who hadn't interacted much with Lin Yi, flew away flapping their wings as soon as he approached.

Lin Yi watched the flying pigeons and lightly threatened: "Tsk tsk, so scared of me? Are you afraid I'll roast you all?"

The pigeons flew away even faster.

At that moment, Huo Mianmian heard Lin Yi's voice and immediately stood up, his baby voice filled with joy: "Dad."

Lin Yi smiled: "Kid, want to go out and play with Dad today?"

Huo Mianmian nodded immediately: "Sure."

He used to dislike going out, preferring to stay alone, but now he enjoyed going out to see more interesting things.

With their opinions aligned, father and son set off for the airport.

Forty minutes later, they arrived at the airport.

This airport was vast, with many planes parked there, including some private jets.

Earlier, when Ji Yunchuan called Lin Yi, he mentioned that the most expensive private jet parked inside belonged to Huo Jihan.

There was no need for directions; it was easily identifiable.

Lin Yi led Huo Mianmian into the airport.

At that moment, inside the airport.

He Nian was talking with a group of people from the circle.

There were about a dozen people, and it was quite lively.

Today, He Nian had chartered a plane to take these entertainment industry people for a ride.

He Nian had spent a lot of money on this, feeling the pinch even as he paid.

But he had no choice; his reputation had been declining, and he was almost without any work. His fan base had dwindled significantly.

If he didn't build more connections now, he would truly be finished when he hit rock bottom.

Everyone else was happy today, as someone was treating them to a free ride on a private jet. Why not enjoy it?

Therefore, they were willing to flatter He Nian a bit.

"Xiao Nian is so thoughtful, still thinking of us."

"Xiao Nian is so generous."

"Well, Xiao Nian has the money. He can rent a plane whenever he wants."

"Of course, Xiao Nian is a top star. This amount of money is nothing to him."

Listening to these compliments, He Nian felt elated.

He hadn't experienced such praise in a long time. It felt like a withering plant finally receiving water, coming back to life.

But he still said on the surface, "No, this is just a small matter. Everyone, there's no need to take it to heart."

Just as everyone was smiling and chatting happily, one of them suddenly spotted Lin Yi entering the airport and immediately said to He Nian, "Xiao Nian, isn't that your cousin?"

Upon hearing this, He Nian looked over and indeed saw Lin Yi.

At this moment, another person asked He Nian, "Xiao Nian, did you invite your cousin too?"

He Nian shook his head, "No..."

How could he possibly invite Lin Yi?

His reputation had been severely damaged, all thanks to Lin Yi.

He wished he could strangle Lin Yi; how could he invite him?

One of them exclaimed in surprise, "You didn't invite him? Then why is he here?"

Someone else chimed in, "Why else would he be here? He must have heard that Xiao Nian rented a plane and came to hitch a ride."

Everyone started talking at once.

"Ah? Is Lin Yi so shameless? He came even though he wasn't invited?"

"Some people just have thick skin; there's nothing we can do about it."

"A poor guy like Lin Yi probably hasn't flown much, so he naturally wants to take the opportunity to experience it."

"Forget it, I don't want to sit next to him. Being with someone like him might ruin my mood for the trip."

"Who wouldn't feel the same? Just seeing him is annoying."

He Nian waited until everyone had said enough bad things about Lin Yi before he pretended to mediate, "Alright, everyone, let's not talk like this. Not inviting my cousin along this time was my oversight. I'll go invite him now."

"Xiao Nian, you're so kind."

"Having a relative as kind-hearted as Xiao Nian is Lin Yi's greatest luck."

At this moment, He Nian took a few steps towards Lin Yi and called out with a smile, "Cousin..."

But as soon as he uttered the first word, his face froze.

Because Lin Yi wasn't walking towards their position at all; he didn't even glance their way and continued walking with Huo Mianmian.

He Nian: "..."

What was going on?

Wasn't Lin Yi coming to find him?

Then what was Lin Yi doing here?

Seeing He Nian's expression change, someone spoke up.

"What is Lin Yi up to? Is he doing this on purpose?"

"I don't believe he didn't see us. What's he pretending for?"

"So why did Lin Yi come here? I don't believe he can afford to rent a plane."

"That's right. Renting a plane for a round trip costs a fortune. How could Lin Yi afford it?"

"What's wrong with the security at this airport? How can they let anyone in? I'm going to complain!"

He Nian's face turned sour, but to maintain his usual demeanor, he forced a smile and said, "It's okay. My cousin might have other business at this airport."

"What other business? What else would he be doing here besides flying? Taking a walk?"

"I think Lin Yi is just trying to get attention."

"Hey, why don't you consider this: if Lin Yi can't afford to rent a plane himself, maybe he's here to meet someone who can?"

"You mean Lin Yi might be meeting a rich benefactor?"

"I think it's very likely. Hasn't Lin Yi been gaining a lot of attention lately? I bet he's cozied up to someone."

"In that case, let's go check it out. We might get some juicy gossip."

With that, the group followed Lin Yi discreetly.

As He Nian walked, he pondered the situation.

Why did Lin Yi come to the airport?

Could he be planning to fly somewhere?

But Lin Yi was heading towards the area where private jets were parked.

Could Lin Yi be boarding Jihan's private jet?

After all, if it were Jihan, buying a plane would be effortless.

However, He Nian quickly dismissed the thought, deceiving himself.

No way. Lin Yi and Jihan couldn't be that close. How could Jihan let him board his private jet?

Thinking this, He Nian became more suspicious.

Could Lin Yi be secretly hooking up with someone else behind Jihan's back?

Then he must gather solid evidence today and hand it over to Huo Jihan.

If Huo Jihan gets furious and kicks Lin Yi out, wouldn't that give him a chance?

He Nian's heart pounded with excitement at the thought of his assumptions.

His pace quickened involuntarily.

He had to catch Lin Yi in the act!

They followed Lin Yi forward and soon saw him board an extremely luxurious private jet.

Someone couldn't help but exclaim, "My goodness! This must be the most expensive plane here!"

Another person added, equally stunned, "This plane is unique; it must be custom-made."

Everyone was momentarily stunned by the sight of the opulent and massive aircraft before them.

The plane sat there quietly, sunlight reflecting off its white body, casting a cold gleam.

Anyone who saw it would know that this plane cost an astronomical amount.

So, why could Lin Yi board such a luxurious private jet?

Their curiosity grew stronger, and they were about to approach for a closer look.

At that moment, an airport staff member stepped forward to stop them: "Excuse me, do you have an appointment?"

An appointment?

Everyone exchanged glances.

One of them said, "What appointment? Can't we just take a look?"

The staff member replied calmly, "This area is for private jets. Unless invited by the owner, you are not allowed to get close or tour the planes."

Someone immediately protested, "But how did that guy just get so close? And he even boarded it!"

"Exactly, your security is terrible. Why didn't you stop him?"

The staff member explained matter-of-factly, "That plane belongs to the gentleman who just boarded it. It's his family's plane, so he can go up whenever he wants."

Upon hearing this, everyone was dumbfounded.

What?

Lin Yi's family's plane?

Lin Yi's family could afford such a luxurious plane?

Ironically, they had just mocked Lin Yi, saying he wanted to hitch a ride on He Nianzu's plane.

Turns out he owned a plane himself!

Everyone looked at each other, feeling embarrassed.

He Nian was stunned.

Lin Yi's family's plane?

In other words, this plane really belonged to Jihan?

Why was Jihan indulging Lin Yi to this extent? Allowing him to play around with a private jet?

The scene fell silent.

At that moment, someone suddenly spoke to He Nian, "Sorry, Xiao Nian, I just remembered something urgent. I won't join you today; let's reschedule."

Who would want to fly now after this embarrassment?

With the first person speaking up, another followed, "Xiao Nian, I'll leave too."

One by one, the others bid farewell to He Nian.

Initially, He Nian forced a smile and said it was fine, but gradually, he couldn't keep smiling.

Eventually, everyone left, leaving He Nian standing alone in the empty airport.

He Nian: "..."

He was so angry that his chest heaved, his face turning green.

Why? How did everything turn out like this?

Everything was arranged perfectly, yet everyone left?

Worse, he had already rented a plane and paid the rent. Now that everyone was gone, his money was wasted.

He Nian clenched his teeth tightly.

It was all Lin Yi's fault! Everything went wrong since Lin Yi became harder to control.

Why couldn't Lin Yi stay foolish forever? He was meant to be his sidekick, not suddenly become enlightened.

No, he couldn't let Lin Yi continue to be so smug.

While things haven't reached their worst, he must fight back.

What's so great about Lin Yi? He could crush him underfoot in the past, and he can certainly do it now!!

Over here.

Lin Yi was completely unaware of everything that had transpired.

He leisurely led Huo Mianmian onto the private jet.

Once inside, his eyes widened slightly.

From the exterior, the plane was already luxurious, but the interior was even more astounding.

The interior space was vast, decorated with high-end furnishings, including a living room, dining area, bathroom, and restrooms...

In other words, all needs could be met during a flight.

Lin Yi clicked his tongue in amazement.

Indeed, poverty had limited his imagination; this was his first time seeing a plane decorated like this.

As Lin Yi was observing his surroundings, footsteps sounded behind him.

Turning around, he saw Ji Yunchuan and Qin Ling approaching.

Ji Yunchuan bounded over to Lin Yi, exclaiming excitedly, "Aaaah, Sister-in-law, I'm here!!"

So excited was he that he nearly stumbled into Lin Yi.

Lin Yi promptly moved away.

Ji Yunchuan: "..."

He whined, "Sister-in-law, are you avoiding me?"

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow. "What do you think?"

Ji Yunchuan: "..."

No love anymore!!

But Ji Yunchuan only sulked for a second before becoming excited again. "Sister-in-law, see? I didn't lie to you, right? Isn't Big Brother Huo's plane the most luxurious one here?"

Lin Yi nodded. "Indeed."

Ji Yunchuan immediately grinned. "I've always been eyeing Big Brother Huo's plane, but he's usually too busy to bring us along. Luckily, we have you! From now on, we'll follow you to hitch rides!!"

As they were talking, the captain and crew members arrived.

The captain and crew warmly welcomed them and then took their positions to begin their duties.

They didn't plan to fly too far today.

Just a quick trip to a nearby province would suffice.

Once everything was ready, the plane took off.

The group sat on the sofa in the living area.

Ji Yunchuan couldn't sit still and rummaged through the fridge, gathering a pile of food and then excitedly ran over. "Come on, everyone, don't be shy, eat up!! Since we're here, let's have some fun today!!"

Lin Yi picked a soda, opened it, and took a sip.

Although he had drunk this soda before, sitting in a private jet made it feel even more upscale.

By now, the plane had flown quite high, surrounded by white clouds.

Huo Mianmian wasn't eating but instead gazed at the clouds, occasionally smacking his lips.

Those clouds really did look like cotton candy.

Sweet cotton candy.

After finishing his soda, Lin Yi started eating other snacks.

He felt like he was having a picnic miles above the ground.

Not only that, after eating, he went to the bedroom.

This spacious and bright bedroom featured a large bed in the center, which looked incredibly soft.

Lin Yi took off his shoes, jumped onto the bed, and promptly took a nap.

Being able to sleep on a big bed in a plane was indeed a unique life experience.

As for Ji Yunchuan, he headed to the bar and tasted various wines.

Since he was with his sister-in-law today, he could do whatever he wanted, hehe!!

He was sure Big Brother Huo wouldn't mind!!

Everyone found something they enjoyed during the journey.

When Lin Yi woke up from his nap, the plane had already reached its destination.

At this moment, Lin Yi envied those who owned private jets. It made flying so easy and comfortable.

Soon, they disembarked and began exploring the city.

Lin Yi was ready to take Huo Mianmian to the zoo.

They had heard that there was a great zoo nearby.

Ji Yunchuan and Qin Ling were going to play elsewhere.

So they all agreed on a meeting time and split into two groups.

Soon, Lin Yi brought Huo Mianmian to the zoo.

Indeed, this zoo had an extensive variety of animals, including several rare species.

Along the way, both Lin Yi and Huo Mianmian felt amazed and took many photos.

Finally, they arrived at the lion feeding area.

At that moment, a group of cubs were eagerly waiting to be fed.

These cubs were newly born, covered in fluffy fur, looking just like little kittens, "Aowu" "Aowu," crying and barely able to walk, utterly adorable.

Lin Yi squatted down to observe the cubs, chuckling, "It's hard to imagine you'll be the king of beasts one day."

The cubs continued to "Aowu" "Aowu," wobbling around them.

Huo Mianmian particularly liked these cubs and squatted on the ground, his eyes sparkling as he watched the tiny lion cubs.

After a while, he looked up at the staff member beside him and asked, "Sister, can I touch these little lions?"

The staff member smiled, "Of course, but gently, please."

Huo Mianmian was overjoyed and immediately reached out with his small hand to gently pet one of the cubs.

The cub's fur was soft, feeling wonderful.

Huo Mianmian's eyes curved into crescents, "Dad, the little lions are so cute."

Lin Yi chuckled, "Yes, Mianmian is just as cute."

The sight of a human child petting a lion cub was doubly adorable.

Huo Mianmian's dimples were especially noticeable as he smiled.

The staff member, seeing this, felt her heart melt.

She took out a bottle and handed it to Huo Mianmian, "Little boy, would you like to feed the cubs?"

Huo Mianmian nodded eagerly, "Sure."

Soon, the staff member handed him a bottle, "Here."

Following the staff member's guidance, Huo Mianmian began to feed the cubs.

The cubs, hungry, all scrambled to drink from Huo Mianmian's bottle.

Huo Mianmian softly coaxed them, "Don't push, everyone will get some."

Just as the scene was getting cozy, a loud roar echoed from afar.

Huo Mianmian, who had been calmly feeding the cubs, was startled and fell to the ground, blinking in confusion.

The cubs, unable to drink, cried around his feet.

Seeing this, Lin Yi quickly picked Huo Mianmian up and comforted him, "Don't be afraid, the tiger is locked up and can't come out."

Huo Mianmian gradually calmed down, pouting slightly, "Tigers are scary, not as cute as lions."

He even said innocently, "Dad, can we keep a little lion?"

Lin Yi couldn't help but laugh, "We can't keep one. Besides, when you see grown lions, you might find them scary too."

Huo Mianmian glanced at the cute cubs by his feet and shook his head, "No, lions are so cute, I won't be scared of them."

Lin Yi just smiled without saying anything.

Kid, sometimes the truth can be harsh.

Sure enough, ten minutes later, Huo Mianmian saw adult lions: "..."

He trembled at the sight of the majestic lions.

Instinctively, he grabbed Lin Yi's sleeve and said, "Dad, I don't want to like lions anymore! I don't want to keep a lion!!"

Lin Yi laughed heartily, "Hahaha!"

Huo Mianmian: "..."

QAQ!

A three-year-old human child lost his dream.