Chapter 60

Chapter 60

In the afternoon, Lin Yi and the others returned to their city.

After leaving the airport, everyone went their separate ways.

Ji Yunchuan waved enthusiastically at Lin Yi, his voice rising with excitement: "Sis-in-law, let's go again next time!!"

Lin Yi replied casually: "Sure thing."

Next time, he planned to travel somewhere even farther, since it was Huo Jihan's private jet, allowing them to go wherever they wanted with great freedom.

Soon, Ji Yunchuan and Qin Ling left.

Lin Yi also hailed a taxi with Huo Mianmian and headed home.

Before long, they passed by the street where the Huo Group headquarters was located.

Huo Mianmian, who had been watching the scenery out the window, suddenly turned to Lin Yi and asked: "Dad, is this where Dad works?"

Lin Yi put down his phone, glanced outside, and said: "Yes, do you want to see it?"

Huo Mianmian thought for a moment and then nodded: "Sure."

"Then let's go."

So Lin Yi asked the driver to stop, and they walked toward the Huo Group building.

As they approached the Huo Group building, they came across a famous cake shop.

This cake shop was well-known globally, with franchises all over the world.

The cakes inside were a bit pricey, but their taste was exceptional and looked incredibly tempting, making business particularly good.

When Lin Yi passed by, he was drawn in by the sight through the transparent glass.

He then turned and led Huo Mianmian into the cake shop.

Ten minutes later, Lin Yi emerged from the store carrying a box of small cakes.

These little cakes were very tiny, each one could be eaten in a single bite, sweet and soft, making them hard to resist.

Lin Yi took out a small cake and handed it to Huo Mianmian: "Here, kiddo!"

Father and son continued walking toward the Huo Group building while eating the cakes.

Lin Yi finished one small cake and said: "Mianmian, I bought twelve small cakes in total. Let's each have four, and we'll save four for your dad, okay?"

Huo Mianmian slowly nibbled on the cake: "Okay."

But when they reached the Huo Group building, the box was already empty, with not a single cake left.

Lin Yi: "..."

Huo Mianmian: "..."

What happened?!

Father and son exchanged a glance.

Lin Yi decisively said: "Kiddo, how about we pretend we never bought any cakes for your dad?"

Huo Mianmian nodded in agreement: "Okay."

Lin Yi quickly found a trash bin and disposed of the empty box, erasing all evidence.

Then, acting as if nothing had happened, he calmly led Huo Mianmian into the Huo Group building.

The entire process was smooth and natural.

There was a receptionist in the lobby.

Upon seeing Lin Yi enter, she instinctively prepared to ask if they had an appointment.

However, before she could speak, she abruptly stopped.

One of the most important skills in her job was recognizing visitors.

Seeing Lin Yi, she felt a sense of familiarity.

A moment later, she realized that this was the person whom Li Feng's assistant had personally greeted last time.

Moreover, Li Feng had instructed her that if this person came, she should escort them upstairs without asking any questions.

Though she was curious about who this person was, she dared not inquire further.

Working here, the most crucial rule was to avoid gossip. The Huo Group had strict regulations, and employees never engaged in anything unrelated to work.

They received generous salaries and worked diligently, always cautious not to make mistakes that might cost them their jobs.

With this in mind, the receptionist immediately put on her most professional smile and approached Lin Yi: "Please follow me."

Lin Yi had expected to be questioned, but the receptionist directly led them to the elevator.

Surprised, he raised an eyebrow but did not ask further, following her instead.

Moments later, the receptionist personally escorted Lin Yi to the elevator, pressed the floor button, and stepped back out.

Honestly, every visit to the Huo Group refreshed Lin Yi's understanding.

The entire headquarters exuded an atmosphere of rigorous efficiency. The employees were all well-trained, and even the receptionist was impeccable.

One could only say that the Huo Group truly lived up to its reputation as a top-tier enterprise, leaving one in awe at every turn.

Just as Lin Yi's thoughts wandered, there was a "ding," signaling the arrival of the elevator.

Lin Yi led Huo Mianmian out of the elevator.

The top floor was bright and spacious, with a full wall of floor-to-ceiling windows.

Unlike the last time Lin Yi visited, some new arrangements had been made, adding a few expensive potted plants.

However, the cold, sleek ambiance remained unchanged. Stepping into this space felt like entering the most modern and technologically advanced place, with cool white lights everywhere, making one instinctively feel a chill.

It was clear that the interior design catered to Huo Jihan's preferences.

At that moment, Li Feng was giving instructions to Huo Jihan's secretaries.

Mid-sentence, he caught sight of Lin Yi and immediately turned around in surprise, then hurried over to greet them. "Mr. Lin, Little Master Mianmian, why are you here?"

Lin Yi smiled. "We were passing by and decided to drop in."

Li Feng promptly said, "I'll have the secretary..."

Lin Yi, not one to put on airs, declined. "No need for that; we can manage ourselves."

As he spoke, he glanced at the door to Huo Jihan's office and asked, "Is it convenient to see Mr. Huo now?"

At that moment, the door to Huo Jihan's office was closed, and it was unclear if he was busy.

Li Feng replied, "You can go in. A department manager is finishing up a report inside."

Lin Yi nodded and led Huo Mianmian toward Huo Jihan's office.

Meanwhile, inside the office.

Huo Jihan sat in a large leather chair, reviewing a proposal.

His expression was indifferent, his dark eyes like ice-covered pools as he scanned the document swiftly.

Even though he did nothing but sit there, it was enough to make anyone nervous.

The department manager stood respectfully before the desk, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

No one could remain relaxed while reporting to Huo Jihan. From the moment he entered the office, he had been on edge, feeling as if a sword hung over his head, waiting for Huo Jihan's words.

Sure enough, Huo Jihan spoke in a cold voice. "This is the report you spent three days writing?"

He then lifted his dark eyes, looking at him expressionlessly.

The department manager nearly lost his footing.

He had put a lot of effort into the report, but he was no match for Huo Jihan. Even the most meticulously crafted report would still have flaws in Huo Jihan's eyes due to the significant intelligence gap.

The department manager stammered, "I... this..."

Just as the department manager thought he was doomed, a knock sounded on the office door.

Huo Jihan said coldly, "Come in."

The next second, the door opened.

Lin Yi walked in with a warm smile, accompanied by a cherubic little boy.

The moment they entered, the previously frigid atmosphere suddenly warmed up, as if winter had given way to spring.

Huo Jihan's cold eyes softened slightly, almost imperceptibly.

After looking at Lin Yi for a moment, he turned to the department manager and said, "You may leave. Revise the proposal."

The department manager was stunned.

What just happened?

Why was he suddenly saved?

He turned to look at Lin Yi.

After a moment, he remembered.

Wasn't this the person who brought food to Mr. Huo last time?

No wonder Li Feng said this person was their savior. It seemed to be true!

The department manager quickly left, carrying his report, his steps lightened.

As he passed Lin Yi, he gave him a grateful glance.

Lin Yi: "??"

What was going on?

But the department manager soon left, closing the door behind him.

Although Lin Yi was a bit puzzled, he didn't dwell on such trivial matters.

At this moment, Huo Jihan asked Lin Yi, "Why did you suddenly come?"

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow and joked, "Just checking what you're up to. It's called a surprise inspection."

Huo Jihan also curled the corner of his mouth. "So, are you satisfied with what you see?"

Lin Yi nodded, pretending to evaluate, "Pretty satisfied. Seems like you've been working hard."

The smile on Huo Jihan's lips grew more pronounced. "Do you want me to give you a rundown of what I did this morning?"

Just as Lin Yi was about to nod, he suddenly realized something was off.

He was just joking around, but somehow it felt like he was here for an inspection.

And Huo Jihan was playing along, looking ready to answer any questions, making the feeling even stronger.

Weren't they just in a contractual marriage?

This was going too far.

Thinking this, Lin Yi quickly changed the subject. "We took your private jet for a spin this morning. The experience was really great."

Huo Jihan sensed that Lin Yi was changing the topic and fell silent for a moment.

His dark eyes were deep and unreadable, his thoughts unknown.

But after a brief pause, he acted as if nothing had happened and responded, "I have a helicopter too. If you're interested, we can go learn how to fly it in a couple of days."

Lin Yi immediately perked up. "Really?"

He had never flown a helicopter before, and this was an experience he couldn't miss!

At that moment, Lin Yi was very excited, his eyes shining brightly, full of enthusiasm.

Huo Jihan smiled faintly and nodded. "I'll have Li Feng arrange it."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi began to imagine himself flying a helicopter in the sky, feeling truly exhilarated and free.

For the rest of the time, Lin Yi and Huo Mianmian stayed in the office with Huo Jihan.

By "staying," they meant the father and son played in the sofa area.

With nothing else to do, Lin Yi took some blank sheets of paper and taught Huo Mianmian how to fold paper.

He also folded some stars himself, ending up with quite a few.

When Huo Jihan took a break, he came over to the sofa area and stood beside Lin Yi, asking, "What are you doing?"

Lin Yi looked up, his eyes filled with a smile. "Folding stars. Mr. Huo, do you want some? Otherwise, I'll give them to you?"

Since he had folded so many, it would be inconvenient to take them home.

Huo Jihan looked down at the stars Lin Yi had folded on the coffee table.

Lin Yi's hands were very skilled, and each star was beautifully folded.

Regardless of why Lin Yi was giving them to him, it was an incredibly precious gift.

Huo Jihan spoke in a low voice, "Sure, thank you."

Thus, the pile of stars remained in Huo Jihan's office.

In the evening, Huo Jihan had to attend a business banquet.

He asked Lin Yi, "Want to come with me?"

Lin Yi was a bit bewildered. "Ah? Me too?"

Huo Jihan nodded. "Yes."

Then, he looked at Lin Yi seriously and said, "Lin Yi, do you remember what I said? If you're willing, you could try to get to know me better."

Huo Jihan's eyes were particularly deep, like an unfathomable cold pool, especially when he stared intently at someone, capable of making them feel entranced.

Combined with what he said, it was doubly impactful.

Looking at Huo Jihan like this, Lin Yi was momentarily dazed.

Then, he snapped back to reality and nodded. "Okay."

Perhaps he could get to know Huo Jihan a little better?

It wouldn't hurt to know a bit more.