Chapter 63

Chapter 63

Since Huo Shi had returned, he naturally stayed at home.

His bedroom had always been well-preserved, with regular cleaning by the servants.

Around eleven o'clock at night, Lin Yi felt sleepy and got up from the sofa in the living room, intending to go upstairs to sleep.

At that moment, Huo Shi called out, "Sister-in-law, is that game room yours?"

He had discovered the game room shortly after returning and guessed it belonged to Lin Yi.

Lin Yi paused and nodded, "Yeah, why?"

Huo Shi asked, "Can I use it too?"

Lin Yi replied, "Of course."

It was just a game room, not a private space. If Huo Shi wanted to go there, he could.

Lin Yi thought Huo Shi was just asking casually and didn't think much of it, soon heading upstairs lazily.

Until a few days later, one night.

At one o'clock in the morning, Lin Yi woke up thirsty.

During dinner, he had eaten a lot of braised pork ribs, almost finishing the entire plate, which left him very thirsty now.

Lin Yi yawned as he walked out of his bedroom and went downstairs for water.

At this time, the villa was quiet, all the lights were off.

Lin Yi slowly descended the stairs and headed towards the kitchen.

After drinking a glass of water and leaving the kitchen, he noticed light coming from the game room.

He instinctively took a few steps closer and saw what was happening inside.

The door of the game room was slightly ajar, leaving a small gap.

Inside, Huo Shi sat in front of an open computer.

The cold white light from the screen cast a shadow on his rebellious face, making him look even more aloof.

His bangs were slightly disheveled, and his eyes held an unmissable determination and pride.

This was the unique charm of Captain Huo. If his fans saw him like this, they would surely be thrilled.

Soon, Huo Shi picked up something resembling a plaster and neatly tore open its packaging with his teeth. Then, he lowered his head and stuck it onto his right wrist.

His movements were casual; he quickly applied the plaster.

Something must have happened to his right hand, but he seemed indifferent to the pain.

After applying the plaster, he gripped the mouse with one hand and placed the other on the keyboard, starting to practice gaming...

Lin Yi stood nearby, watching quietly for a while before leaving without drawing attention.

No wonder Huo Shi had asked about the game room that night. Lin Yi hadn't seen Huo Shi enter during the day, thinking he had just asked out of curiosity. But it turned out he was practicing at night.

Indeed, gamers often stay up late. There's a saying in the e-sports world—electronic sports, no sleep.

These people practice hard at night and catch up on sleep during the day.

But wasn't Huo Shi already retired?

Why did he still maintain the habit of daily training?

Was it because he couldn't bear to leave the stage he loved so much?

So, why did he choose to leave?

As Lin Yi walked back upstairs, these thoughts lingered in his mind.

Once he returned to his bedroom, he promptly stopped thinking and dove into bed to sleep.

After all, he had no grand goals in life, so sleeping was more important.

The next morning, the sun was intense, and the temperature outside was over thirty degrees.

In the scorching summer, there wasn't even a breeze.

Lin Yi didn't go anywhere and stayed in the villa.

He found a box of ice cream from the fridge and lay on the sofa to enjoy it.

On such a hot summer day, staying in an air-conditioned room and eating ice cream was pure bliss.

Unfortunately, Lin Yi ate too quickly at one point and shivered from the cold, followed by several coughs: "Cough... cough..."

Huo Mianmian, who was looking at paintings nearby, heard Lin Yi cough and immediately put down his book, slid off the sofa, and came to Lin Yi's side.

He looked up at Lin Yi with concern, "Dad, what's wrong?"

Lin Yi's throat was still uncomfortable from coughing, so he couldn't speak and merely waved his hand to indicate he was fine.

At that moment, Huo Mianmian ran away and returned shortly, carefully holding a cup of warm water.

He had just fetched it from the kitchen.

He brought the water to Lin Yi and handed it to him: "Dad, drink quickly, you'll feel better!"

Lin Yi looked at Huo Mianmian, feeling incredibly moved.

This kid is too considerate. He just coughed a few times, and the little one brought him warm water.

Lin Yi took the water and drank half of it in one go.

It had to be said that after drinking half the cup of warm water, he indeed felt much better.

At this moment, Huo Mianmian was still watching Lin Yi with concern: "Dad, are you feeling better?"

Lin Yi smiled: "Of course! The water Mianmian brought can cure anything!"

Huo Mianmian's dimples appeared as he became happier.

Then he said to Lin Yi: "Dad, rest well at home. I'm going to check on the melon patch!"

Every day recently, Huo Mianmian had been doing something without fail—checking on his melon patch.

After all, that field was planted with many watermelons and cantaloupes that his dad loved!

After saying this, Huo Mianmian put on a small straw hat properly and tied the strings himself.

With the straw hat on, only his round face was visible, rosy-lipped and white-toothed, like a glutinous rice ball.

His eyes sparkled like black glass.

Looking at Huo Mianmian all ready to go, Lin Yi couldn't help but say: "Mianmian, this family really can't do without you!"

Huo Mianmian, hearing the praise, smiled even sweeter, his voice honey-sweet: "Dad, I'm off! I'll be back soon!"

With that, he went out wearing his straw hat to inspect the melon patch.

Meanwhile, Lin Yi, the useless adult, continued lounging on the sofa eating ice cream.

What could he do? His little one was so well-behaved that there was nothing for him to do.

Thinking about this, Lin Yi couldn't help but laugh.

When Ji Yunchuan arrived, he happened to see Huo Mianmian leaving.

Watching the little one stride purposefully with short legs toward a destination, his determined gaze as if heading for an important task, Ji Yunchuan whistled in amazement and hopped into the villa.

Upon entering the villa, he saw Lin Yi lying on the sofa and approached him, asking: "Sis-in-law, where was Mianmian going when I came in?"

Lin Yi replied: "To inspect the melon patch."

Ji Yunchuan couldn't help but exclaim: "Why is he so well-behaved and sensible at three?"

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow and teased: "Were you still getting beaten up at three?"

Ji Yunchuan: "... "

Not just beaten up, but thoroughly thrashed!

Ah, it was all tears!

But Ji Yunchuan, with his cheerful puppy-like nature, recovered in less than a second and said excitedly: "By the way, sis-in-law, let's go out this afternoon?!"

Ever since he met Lin Yi, whenever he wanted to go out, Lin Yi was always his first choice.

Because going out with his sis-in-law was always so enjoyable!

Lin Yi scooped the last bit of ice cream with his spoon and casually asked: "Where to?"

Ji Yunchuan said excitedly: "I heard there's a temple hosting an experience event. We can stay overnight and immerse ourselves in the temple culture."

A temple?

Lin Yi became interested.

He had never lived in a temple before and wondered what unique experiences it might offer, so he was quite keen to visit.

However...

Lin Yi looked at Ji Yunchuan skeptically: "Are you sure someone who can't sit still for a second is suitable for a temple? Temples emphasize tranquility and peace."

Ji Yunchuan, upon hearing this, wasn't entirely sure. After all, he couldn't stay idle for a moment, and staying still would be torture.

But having already spoken, he insisted to Lin Yi: "Don't worry, I'm an adult now with great self-control. I can handle any dull procedures!"

Lin Yi remained unconvinced: "We'll see."

In the afternoon, Lin Yi packed some luggage and set off for the temple with Huo Mianmian.

Father and son were dressed in matching outfits today.

Both wore white short-sleeved shirts with the same cartoon pattern, paired with light-colored jeans.

Wearing these matching outfits, they each pulled a suitcase out of the villa, looking like mirror images, very pleasing to the eye.

The driver from the villa was responsible for taking them.

Once everyone got in the car, it started moving forward.

However, sitting in the passenger seat, Ji Yunchuan suddenly caught something in the rearview mirror.

He was taken aback at first, then quickly turned his head to look.

Unfortunately, the car had just turned a corner, and he only caught a glimpse of the person's profile before it disappeared.

Lin Yi, sitting in the back seat, noticed Ji Yunchuan's startled reaction and asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

Ji Yunchuan immediately turned around and asked, "Sis-in-law, is Huo Shi back home?"

He had only seen a profile, but from that clear and distinguished silhouette, it wasn't hard to tell that it was Huo Shi.

Lin Yi nodded, "Yeah, he's back. What's up?"

It seemed that Huo Shi's return was an incredible event for everyone.

Ji Yunchuan scratched his head and said, "Nothing much, I just thought he wouldn't be back for a while since things were pretty tense with his family."

Lin Yi casually asked, "What happened?"

Ji Yunchuan replied, "I'm not entirely sure, but apparently, Huo Shi was studying and then suddenly wanted to drop out to play esports. There was quite a bit of conflict with his family. His grades were good, so his sudden decision to drop out was hard for them to accept. Eventually, he still went into esports, and I heard that Uncle and Aunt Huo were upset for a long time..."

Lin Yi pondered this for a moment.

Uncle and Aunt Huo?

They must be Huo Shi's parents, right?

But he had been here for some time now, and he had never heard anything about these two people.

Ji Yunchuan, not being part of the Huo family, didn't have all the details, and concluded, "Since Huo Shi is back, he must have come to terms with things and reconciled with his family..."

Lin Yi remained silent.

After all, he knew even less about these matters.

From what he could see on the surface, Huo Shi's relationship with his family didn't seem particularly harmonious. He occasionally looked troubled, as if something was weighing on his mind.

After a while, the car arrived at the outskirts of the city.

The conversation in the car naturally shifted to the topic of their trip.

Ji Yunchuan kept talking non-stop, introducing Lin Yi to the temple they were visiting and then pulling out a small toy to entertain Huo Mianmian.

With Ji Yunchuan around, the journey was always lively.

By four o'clock in the afternoon, they reached the temple.

They got out of the car a short distance away and walked the rest of the way to the temple.

The temple was nestled in a majestic mountain, peaceful and quiet, without any noise.

Lin Yi and the others first walked up a stone staircase, then along a flat path, finally arriving at the temple.

As soon as Lin Yi arrived, he felt a sense of inner peace.

The temple was hidden among green trees, tranquil and serene.

He could hear the sound of bells ringing and water flowing.

A few steps further, the temple became clearer, and he could see the faint smoke rising from incense.

Being in such a place made everything modern seem far away, leaving only green mountains, clear waters, and ancient bells echoing.

There weren't many people participating in the temple activities, and staff members led them to their respective rooms.

Lin Yi and the others were also assigned their rooms.

After a brief rest in their rooms, they began the first activity of the day: having vegetarian meals.

Ji Yunchuan knocked on their door, "Sis-in-law, Mianmian, come out for dinner."

Lin Yi took Huo Mianmian and headed to the dining area.

The vegetarian meal was exceptionally light and fresh.

Lin Yi served himself and sat down to eat.

He had never had a vegetarian meal before, but he found it surprisingly special and refreshing.

Huo Mianmian also sat at the table, eating his portion attentively.

There were other children participating in the activities as well.

Some of the children were misbehaving and being picky eaters.

One parent pointed to Huo Mianmian and said to their child, "Look at how seriously that child is eating."

She was referring to Huo Mianmian.

Several other parents used Huo Mianmian as a positive example to teach their children.

Huo Mianmian, unexpectedly becoming the center of attention, blinked in confusion.

But soon, he lowered his head again and continued eating seriously.

His innocent demeanor made him even more endearing.

Because of how well-behaved Huo Mianmian was, some people even came to ask Lin Yi for advice.

Lin Yi smiled easily. "There's no trick to it. I didn't do anything, and my kid just turned out to be so well-behaved."

Everyone: "…"

Are you trying to make us jealous?!

Among the crowd, a young girl recognized Lin Yi and Huo Mianmian and was incredibly excited.

However, she didn't make a big fuss. Instead, she quietly approached Lin Yi for an autograph and then happily left.

After having their vegetarian meal, evening came.

It was time to copy scriptures.

Lin Yi sat upright at the table, laid out the scripture, and picked up a brush, dipping it in ink.

His current state was very different from his usual self. Normally lazy and relaxed, he now appeared calm and composed as he copied the scriptures, creating a stark contrast.

Seeing this, Ji Yunchuan was stunned. He walked over and sat down opposite Lin Yi, legs crossed, looking at him in shock. "Sis-in-law, you're really going to copy them?"

Lin Yi replied calmly, "What else would I do?"

As he spoke, he picked up the brush and carefully wrote the first character on the paper.

Once Lin Yi settled down, his demeanor exuded tranquility, quickly blending into the temple's serene atmosphere.

Ji Yunchuan was amazed.

He had seen Lin Yi's usual carefree attitude, so seeing him so serious now took him a while to process.

He realized that his sis-in-law was a multifaceted person, capable of both enjoying life and focusing on tasks.

As for himself, he could handle eating a simple vegetarian meal, but sitting quietly to copy scriptures for hours was beyond him—just like how he could never pay attention in class during his school days.

Indeed, people were vastly different.

Huo Mianmian didn't understand what scriptures were.

But seeing his dad copying them so seriously, he mimicked him, picking up a brush and starting to scribble on the paper.

Two hours later, Lin Yi finished copying the scriptures.

Throughout the process, he remained calm and patient, showing no signs of impatience.

Ji Yunchuan had gone for a walk outside and returned.

Looking at the full page of copied scriptures, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Sis-inlaw, no offense, but I think someone like you is perfect for becoming a monk."

Lin Yi's ability to focus and calm down was truly remarkable.

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow and laughed. "If you have the guts, say that to Big Brother Huo."

Ji Yunchuan immediately backed off. "No, no, no. I wouldn't dare."

He would only say something like that if he was crazy.

Imagine telling Huo Jihan that he suggested Lin Yi become a monk...

Ugh, he knew his fate would be terrible.

Time quickly passed to the next day.

After waking up in the morning, Lin Yi took Huo Mianmian to have breakfast.

The breakfast at the temple was also simple and light.

They had porridge, pickles, and vegetable buns.

Lin Yi found it acceptable since the food tasted good.

However, Ji Yunchuan wasn't quite satisfied.

Eating a bland meal last night was fine, but having another one today made him feel awful.

How could a meat-eater like him eat vegetarian meals every day?!

The first activity after breakfast was cleaning the temple.

Each of them was given a broom and assigned to clean a courtyard.

Lin Yi rarely swept the floor in his past or present life, as they had a robot vacuum at home. But now, holding a bamboo broom, he swept the stone floor quite skillfully.

Surprisingly, Huo Mianmian was also sweeping seriously.

For him, the bamboo broom was quite large, but he held it with both small hands and swept diligently.

Seeing this, Ji Yunchuan couldn't bear to slack off and joined in, sweeping hard.

Before long, they finished cleaning the entire courtyard.

Ji Yunchuan straightened up, feeling proud. "Looks like cleaning isn't that difficult!"

Lin Yi teased him. "Why don't you do it again by yourself?"

Ji Yunchuan shook his head firmly. "No, no, no. This is enough!"

While they were talking, they saw a surprising scene.

Not far away, a little cat was lying on a beam, meowing and too scared to come down.

A monk saw the situation and dropped his broom. No one could see how he did it, but in a few swift movements, he climbed up the wall to the beam and then hugged the little kitten before returning to the ground with it.

Finally, the monk gently placed the kitten down and quickly left.

Lin Yi and the others watched this scene, stunned for a long time.

After a while, Lin Yi sighed, "Is this the legendary martial arts monk who sweeps the floor? Truly, there are hidden experts among the common folk."

Ji Yunchuan, eager to try, said, "How did he do that? I want to learn too!!"

Lin Yi looked at him, "Go ahead and learn, but remember not to hurt your back. Otherwise, I'll have to take you to the hospital."

Ji Yunchuan: "..."

Suddenly, he didn't want to learn anymore!

Because Lin Yi and the other two swept so thoroughly, they were rewarded with persimmon cakes.

These persimmon cakes were made by the monks themselves. There were several large persimmon trees in the backyard, providing plenty of fruit each year.

Lin Yi took a bite of the persimmon cake and immediately squinted his eyes in satisfaction.

The persimmon cake tasted excellent—soft, chewy, and sweet.

However, even with the reward of persimmon cakes, Ji Yunchuan still wanted to leave.

During lunch, Ji Yunchuan looked at the bland soup in front of him and decisively said to Lin Yi, "Sis-in-law, why don't we go back? If I keep eating like this, my mouth will taste bitter."

Lin Yi slowly ate from his bowl and replied, "Who was so confident before saying it wouldn't be a problem?"

Ji Yunchuan immediately pleaded, "I was wrong; I overestimated myself!!"

Lin Yi calmly said, "We'll see."

Ji Yunchuan hurriedly said, "Sis-in-law, please don't 'see.' Have mercy on me!!"

Then, he stared at Lin Yi like a puppy, as if he would start whimpering if Lin Yi didn't agree.

Lin Yi: "..."

He realized for the first time that some guys could be so skilled at being cute.

It was easy to imagine that Ji Yunchuan must get whatever he wants at home, given those puppy-dog eyes.

So after lunch, Lin Yi and the others packed up and left.

The car drove into the city.

As soon as they arrived in the city, Ji Yunchuan yelled to stop the car and ran off to buy a bunch of fried chicken legs.

Lin Yi: "...Looks like you were really craving them."

Ji Yunchuan nodded vigorously, "I never knew I could miss meat so much."

Saying this, he stuffed a chicken leg into his mouth and then offered the bag of fried chicken legs to Lin Yi, mumbling, "Help yourselves."

Soon, the three of them finished the chicken legs together.

An hour later, Lin Yi and the others returned to the villa.

Today was the weekend, and Huo Jihan was at home.

At that moment, Huo Jihan was sitting on the sofa in the living room reading documents. Hearing the noise at the door, he lifted his dark eyes to look over.

Ji Yunchuan bounded over excitedly, "Big Brother Huo, Big Brother Huo, can you guess where we went these past few days?"

Huo Jihan answered, "To a temple."

Ji Yunchuan was puzzled, "How did you know?"

Huo Jihan remained silent, his gaze shifting to Lin Yi.

The answer was clear.

Ji Yunchuan exclaimed, "No fun, I was going to keep you guessing!"

Then, he changed his tone and grinned, "Big Brother Huo and Sis-in-law, you two can't stay apart for a day, can you? You've been in touch all along!"

Lin Yi: "..."

What does "can't stay apart for a day" mean?

It was simply because he had taken Huo Mianmian away and informed Huo Jihan about it.

But Lin Yi didn't bother arguing with Ji Yunchuan.

He walked over and sat down on the sofa.

At this moment, Huo Jihan turned to ask him, "How was it?"

Lin Yi smiled, "Pretty good, a very unique experience."

Then he added, "By the way, Mr. Huo, I brought you a small gift from the temple. Mianmian and I also have one."

Huo Jihan's dark eyes showed a hint of amusement, "What gift?"

Lin Yi smiled, "Hold out your hand."

Huo Jihan, upon hearing this, indeed extended his hand.

Then, Lin Yi placed a talisman in his palm.

Huo Jihan looked at the talisman, his eyes flickering slightly, before he raised his gaze to meet Lin Yi's.

Lin Yi smiled brightly, enunciating each word with sincerity: "Mr. Huo, I wish you a lifetime of safety and smooth sailing!"

Huo Jihan was momentarily dazzled by Lin Yi's smile. After a moment, he solemnly accepted the talisman, his voice slightly hoarse: "Thank you."

That day,

under Huo Jihan's arrangement, Lin Yi arrived at a helipad to learn how to fly a helicopter.

This was something they had agreed on previously, and now they finally had the time to make it happen.

Ji Yunchuan came along as well, after all, how could he miss out on such excitement?

Soon, the three of them reached the helicopter.

Upon seeing the helicopter, Lin Yi's eyes immediately lit up.

The helicopter was silver-white, and just from its appearance, it looked incredibly cool, instantly lifting everyone's spirits.

At that moment, an instructor was already waiting beside the helicopter. Seeing Huo Jihan and the others arrive, he quickly greeted them: "Mr. Huo, are we starting the lesson now?"

Huo Jihan nodded: "Yes."

He then looked at Lin Yi, encouraging him: "Go ahead, be careful."

Lin Yi couldn't contain his excitement and immediately followed the instructor over.

As Lin Yi walked towards the helicopter, Ji Yunchuan exclaimed in shock to Huo Jihan: "Big Brother Huo, you spoil your wife too much! You actually let her practice on your own helicopter! What if she wants to pilot a spaceship one day?!"

Huo Jihan calmly replied: "If she really wants to, it's not impossible."

Ji Yunchuan: "!!"

Well, he shouldn't have asked that question.

So this is the extent to which his Big Brother Huo spoils someone? It's terrifying!

But thinking about it, it makes sense. For the first thirty years of his life, his brother had been indifferent to everything. Now that he finally has someone he loves, naturally, he would give her the best of everything. After all, his Big Brother Huo can afford anything.

Over here,

Lin Yi followed the instructor into the helicopter.

The instructor said to Lin Yi: "To learn how to fly a helicopter, the most important thing is to stay calm and not get nervous."

Lin Yi smiled: "No problem, I'm not nervous."

"..."

The instructor also smiled: "True enough, I've never seen someone as calm as you. Many people start shaking once they get in."

Not like this gentleman, who seems even calmer than the instructor himself.

With that, the instructor began teaching Lin Yi the specific operating procedures: "Look, there are several control levers here, which are... And this display screen over here..."

The instructor introduced Lin Yi to all the components inside the helicopter.

Lin Yi nodded: "Got it, I remember."

Without saying more, his memory was excellent.

Unless he didn't bother to remember, he could recall everything clearly.

Seeing how quickly Lin Yi learned, the instructor felt a bit pressured.

What if he becomes unemployed soon?

However, the instructor quickly adjusted his mindset and continued: "Now, watch me operate a few times and learn from the side."

With that, the instructor started the helicopter and took Lin Yi for a flight.

On the helipad,

Huo Jihan and Ji Yunchuan watched Lin Yi learning to fly the helicopter.

Ji Yunchuan asked Huo Jihan: "By the way, Big Brother Huo, how long do you think it will take for your wife to learn?"

Huo Jihan, clearly having great faith in Lin Yi, said directly: "In the shortest possible time."

Ji Yunchuan: "..."

You don't even hesitate a bit?

In the following days, Lin Yi came here every day to learn.

Sometimes he came alone, sometimes accompanied by Huo Jihan.

Today was the day to test his skills.

Huo Jihan and Ji Yunchuan were present.

This time, there was also Huo Mianmian, who was particularly curious about his little dad flying a plane, watching Lin Yi with wide eyes.

Here, the instructor said to Lin Yi: "Now, it's your turn to try flying. Are you ready?"

Lin Yi was full of confidence. "Of course I can."

He had been learning for so long; it was time to show off.

Soon, Lin Yi sat in the cockpit, with the instructor beside him.

Seeing this, Ji Yunchuan immediately shouted at Lin Yi, "Sister-in-law, go for it!"

Lin Yi, already seated in the cockpit, smiled at the three waiting for him and gave them an "okay" gesture.

Then he took off straight away in the helicopter.

The helicopter lifted into the air.

A smile appeared on Lin Yi's face as he operated the helicopter with ease.

At this moment, Lin Yi looked particularly different, his eyes filled with confidence and audacity. The wind blew his bangs aside, revealing his exquisitely handsome face.

Such a Lin Yi was especially free and pure, dazzlingly brilliant.

Ji Yunchuan muttered, "Wow! Sister-in-law is so cool!!"

Huo Jihan's gaze toward Lin Yi was filled with admiration and pride.

He knew that if Lin Yi wanted to, he could succeed at anything because Lin Yi had the ability.

Huo Mianmian was stunned and then clapped his little hands.

His dad was too amazing!

Lin Yi flew the helicopter around several times, getting his fill before slowly landing.

The instructor praised him, "Mr. Lin, you're the fastest learner of helicopters I've ever seen."

Lin Yi smiled, "It's okay, not too difficult."

When the helicopter stopped, Huo Jihan and the others walked over to greet Lin Yi.

Ji Yunchuan shouted directly, "Sister-in-law, you're awesome!!"

Lin Yi stepped out of the helicopter's cockpit, jumped down stylishly, and became even more charming.

However, when he landed, he stumbled slightly.

At this moment, Huo Jihan instinctively reached out to steady him.

And Lin Yi fell right into Huo Jihan's arms.

Huo Jihan extended both hands to hold Lin Yi steady.

Their distance closed instantly, Lin Yi's bangs brushing against his chin and throat, creating an indescribable sensation.

Huo Jihan felt Lin Yi fall into his arms, his body tensing for a moment.

As he held Lin Yi, one hand grabbed his arm, and the other wrapped around his waist.

Lin Yi's waist was very slender, easily encircled by one hand.

He carried a faint fragrance, probably from laundry detergent.

This scent lingered in Huo Jihan's breath, distinct and stimulating his senses.

Huo Jihan's Adam's apple moved slightly, and when he spoke again, his voice was a bit hoarse, "Lin Yi..."

His gaze swept over Lin Yi's face, carrying an undeniable sense of aggression.

Lin Yi finally steadied himself, stood up straight, and looked up at Huo Jihan, "Hmm?"

Seeing Lin Yi's eyes, Huo Jihan paused what he was about to say.

Because Lin Yi's eyes were crystal clear, devoid of any extra emotion.

Looking at such a Lin Yi, Huo Jihan restrained himself repeatedly, ultimately saying, "Never mind, nothing."

Lin Yi found this strange.

Clearly, Huo Jihan had seemed like he wanted to say something but suddenly changed his mind.

At this moment, a manager from the helipad approached Huo Jihan, having heard of his arrival and come to greet him specifically.

Huo Jihan released Lin Yi.

Lin Yi also steadied himself.

Soon, Huo Jihan began talking with the manager.

Taking this opportunity, Ji Yunchuan quickly came to Lin Yi, looking gossipy, "Tsk tsk, sister-in-law, that scene just now was too exciting!"

Lin Yi looked at Ji Yunchuan in confusion, "What scene?"

Ji Yunchuan chuckled, "Just when Big Brother Huo caught you. That scene, that atmosphere, I thought Big Brother Huo was going to kiss you right there."

Lin Yi: "??"

Thinking Lin Yi didn't believe him, Ji Yunchuan emphasized, "I'm serious. Didn't you notice Big Brother Huo's gaze? Tsk tsk, it was intense enough to scare someone..."

Lin Yi: "..."

Ji Yunchuan was really good at making things up!

Their relationship with Huo Jihan is as innocent as it could possibly be, okay?

But Lin Yi naturally couldn't explain more to Ji Yunchuan and simply said, "Haha, you're overthinking it."

Ji Yunchuan raised his hands in assurance: "I swear I'm not lying to you. I guarantee that Big Brother Huo was about to kiss... Ahhhhh, Sister-in-law, I was wrong, stop hitting me—!!"

Lin Yi gave him a thorough beating.

Ji Yunchuan ran away in a panic, shouting for Huo Jihan as he fled: "Big Brother Huo, save me!! You need to control your sister-in-law!!!"

As soon as he shouted, he realized something—wait, wasn't this scene oddly familiar?!

At that moment, Huo Jihan saw Lin Yi beating him and said calmly, "Do you need help?"

Ji Yunchuan immediately exclaimed, "Yes!!"

But then, Huo Jihan clarified, "I was asking Lin Yi if I should help him beat you up."

Lin Yi couldn't help but laugh out loud: "No need, I can handle it alone."

Huo Jihan nodded: "Mm."

And then he continued talking to the person in charge.

Ji Yunchuan: "..."

Aaahh!!

What did this single dog do to deserve this!!!!