Chapter 90

Chapter 90

Lin Yi and the others had spent two days playing by the seaside and were now preparing to head back.

They planned to leave by boat in the morning.

Before their departure, they still spent some time playing on the beach.

Since they had come all this way, they naturally wanted to create more memories.

Lin Yi strolled leisurely along the beach.

The sensation of walking on sand was quite unique; the soft ground beneath his feet, with its slight graininess, left small indentations with each step.

After walking a short distance and looking back, he would see a trail of footprints.

Not long after, Lin Yi also discovered some beautiful pebbles on the beach.

These pebbles, smoothed and polished by the sea and sand over time, were now smooth and attractive.

He bent down and picked through them for a while, choosing two that he liked best. He gave one to Huo Jihan and the other to Huo Mianmian.

When the father and son received the pebbles, they both clearly liked them very much and carefully stored them away.

After putting away the pebble, Huo Mianmian took his little water tank and went to the seaside to collect some colorful little fish.

He held these little fish up to Lin Yi and said happily, "Dad, I want to take these little fish back and put them in our aquarium at home."

Lin Yi patted his little head and agreed, "Sure."

Huo Mianmian immediately became happy and kept holding his little water tank, occasionally glancing down to check on the fish inside.

Not only that, but he walked cautiously, afraid that too much movement might make the fish dizzy.

Lin Yi couldn't help but smile at his careful and serious demeanor.

Their Mianmian truly was a warm little angel.

At eleven o'clock in the morning, everyone left the scenic area and boarded the boat.

On the boat, Lin Yi once again felt the vastness of the ocean. The azure blue sea stretched endlessly to the horizon, making his heart feel expansive as well.

He stood on the deck, hands resting on the railing, enjoying the ocean's beauty and feeling the sea breeze.

At this moment, Huo Jihan walked up beside him.

Lin Yi knew it was Huo Jihan without even turning his head.

There seemed to be an unspoken understanding between them, a sense of presence that they could feel whenever they were close.

Still, he turned his head and looked at Huo Jihan seriously.

Huo Jihan also looked at him, his voice low and gentle, "What is it?"

Lin Yi smiled, "I remembered a time when we stood on the deck like this together."

That time, they had gone to Huo Jihan's private yacht. After playing at the livehouse for a while, Huo Jihan brought him out, and they stood on the deck, enjoying the wind.

Back then, their relationship was merely that of contractual marriage partners, but now they were lovers.

Thinking about the change, Lin Yi felt quite emotional.

It was clear that everyone's fate contained some magical changes and connections.

Huo Jihan must have thought of the same thing. He gazed at Lin Yi for a moment before moving closer.

Lin Yi sensed Huo Jihan's movement and tightened his grip on the railing but didn't move away.

He let Huo Jihan inch closer until their lips met.

Under the blue sky and the white seagulls soaring above, they stood on the empty deck, sharing a long, tender kiss.

When they finally parted, Lin Yi's breath was slightly ragged, and his eyes were misty.

He paused for a moment, then smiled at Huo Jihan, "I have something important to do next."

Huo Jihan asked with a hint of amusement in his eyes, "What is it?"

Lin Yi teased, "It's a secret for now. You'll find out later."

It was the same thing as when they stood on the deck last time.

He had heard someone playing the piano and remembered what his artist mother had said about playing a piano piece for someone you love because it was romantic.

Lin Yi had never imagined he would actually learn a piano piece for someone.

But now, it seemed necessary.

He decided to follow his mother's advice and do something romantic.

As Lin Yi was thinking about who he should ask to teach him the piano, a sudden sound of a whale's call interrupted his thoughts.

Lin Yi turned his head immediately, his eyes widening.

A group of whales slowly swam by nearby. Each one was massive, swaying their tails and swimming in formation, occasionally spraying a small jet of water.

Then, another whale call echoed.

The sound of the whales is unique, evoking an indescribable feeling, as if it's an ancient call from afar, ethereal and long-lasting.

Seeing this scene, Lin Yi naturally hurried to call the others to come out and watch.

Ji Yunchuan and Qin Ling both came out, staring in amazement at the whales in the water.

Ji Yunchuan even took out his phone and started recording right away.

It's rare for ordinary people to see whales; even when on a boat, one has to be lucky to spot them.

Now, seeing so many at once was simply incredible.

Ji Yunchuan, while filming, excitedly exclaimed, "This is my first time seeing whales in the ocean! This trip was totally worth it!!"

Huo Mianmian, being small, could only lean on the railing, peering through the gaps to look outside.

Seeing this, Lin Yi picked him up from the ground and said, "Mianmian, look, aren't there a lot of whales?"

Now taller and with a broader view, Huo Mianmian clearly saw the whales, his eyes sparkling with delight.

He asked Lin Yi, "Uncle, why do these whales spray water from their heads?"

Lin Yi smiled, "What do you think?"

Huo Mianmian, speaking without reserve, replied, "Is it because their brains are filled with water?"

This comment made the adults burst into laughter.

Even the usually stern Huo Jihan couldn't help but smile slightly.

After noticing everyone laughing, Huo Mianmian realized, "Did I say something wrong?"

Lin Yi pinched his cheek, "No worries, whatever our Mianmian says is right."

Hearing this, Huo Mianmian felt relieved.

They continued watching the whales until they swam far away and disappeared completely.

Everyone gained a lot from this voyage.

In the afternoon, Lin Yi and Huo Mianmian returned to the villa.

Huo Jihan, however, went straight to the company.

Managing such a large organization like the Huo Group meant he couldn't stay away from work for too long.

After returning home, Lin Yi and the others began setting up the small fish that Huo Mianmian had brought back.

Concerned that the fish might not adapt immediately to life in the aquarium, they placed them in a separate empty glass tank, waiting for advice from experts.

Lin Yi then checked on the aquarium he had set up earlier.

Over time, the scenery inside had become increasingly beautiful.

The aquatic plants were lush and swayed gently with the water currents.

The small fish and jellyfish had grown significantly and had fully adapted to life in the aquarium, swimming freely every day.

The entire aquarium was colorful, resembling a stunning underwater world.

Lin Yi stood before the aquarium, admiring it for a while, then headed to his gaming room.

He hadn't played in the game room for a long time and missed it dearly. Today, he decided to show off his skills.

Lin Yi logged into a popular online game he had been playing recently.

As soon as he logged in, private messages flooded his inbox, almost causing the interface to lag.

Lin Yi was used to this; most of these messages were from people wanting to team up with him.

Given his excellent gaming skills and generous spending habits, no team would pass up the chance to recruit someone like him.

Unfortunately, Lin Yi always played solo and never teamed up with anyone.

Those who wanted to recruit him eventually gave up.

This made Lin Yi incredibly popular in the game, as his mysterious nature left everyone curious, eager to uncover more about him.

Meanwhile, at the Huo Group.

After visiting Huo Jihan's office, the secretaries noticed something unusual.

They found another item on Mr. Huo's desk—a pebble—besides the jar of paper stars!

Both items were displayed prominently, indicating how much Mr. Huo valued them.

But ultimately, valuing an object means valuing the person who gave it to him.

During their breaks, the secretaries chatted quietly among themselves.

"It must have been sent by Mr. Lin."

"Have you noticed? Our Mr. Huo's temper has improved a lot lately."

"..."

They whispered for a while.

In the past, they wouldn't dare discuss such matters, but recently, anyone could tell that Mr. Huo was in a good mood.

Although Mr. Huo still had that indifferent look on his face, one could sense a subtle difference.

After chatting for a while, everyone sighed, "This is the power of love."

Just then, the office door opened, and Huo Jihan walked out.

The secretaries were startled and quickly held their breath, not daring to say another word.

Oh no, did Mr. Huo hear what they just said?

Fortunately, Huo Jihan merely glanced at them indifferently without saying anything, then strode toward the conference room where a meeting with senior executives was about to take place.

Seeing this, the secretaries breathed a sigh of relief.

They then whispered again, marveling at how good Mr. Huo's mood was; he didn't even criticize them for chatting.

If Mr. Lin comes next time, they would definitely provide the best service!

Mr. Lin is truly their savior!

At ten o'clock in the evening, in Lin Yi's bedroom.

Lin Yi leaned against the pillows at the head of the bed, reading a storybook to Huo Mianmian as a bedtime story.

Huo Mianmian lay on the quilt, propping his chin up with both hands, listening attentively.

Logically, after returning to the villa, Huo Mianmian should have gone to sleep in his own children's bedroom.

However, since he hadn't slept with his little dad for the past two nights, he decided to make up for it.

Lin Yi couldn't refuse such an adorable request from the little one, so he brought Huo Mianmian to his bedroom.

The scene between father and son was very heartwarming.

But the warmth didn't last long when a knock on the door suddenly sounded.

Lin Yi turned his head and said, "The door isn't locked, come in."

In the next moment, the door opened, and Huo Jihan appeared at the bedroom entrance.

Before Lin Yi could react,

Huo Mianmian, upon seeing his father, sat up abruptly, pouting slightly.

Is his father here to take his little dad away again?

He wouldn't allow it!!

Huo Jihan had just finished work and was still wearing a white shirt.

His deep-set features cast shadows under the bedroom light, making him appear even more stern and imposing.

Without pausing, he walked straight to the bedside and looked at Lin Yi, asking, "Going to bed?"

Lin Yi nodded, "Soon, after I finish this story for Mianmian."

He casually asked, "Finished your work?"

Huo Jihan nodded, "Yes."

Lin Yi joked, "Our Mr. Huo is truly admirable, always focused on work."

Huo Jihan smiled slightly, "That used to be true, but now there's something else besides work."

Lin Yi instinctively asked, "Like what?"

Huo Jihan said deliberately, "There's you."

Lin Yi's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this.

Then, Huo Jihan's hand gently caressed his cheek, his thumb softly rubbing against his skin, "Can I stay here tonight?"

Lin Yi couldn't immediately respond, his attention drawn to Huo Jihan's hand.

Huo Jihan's fingers were long and strong, likely due to years of handling documents, giving them a slight roughness that sent tingles through his skin.

A faint scent of cologne wafted from his cuffs, filling the air with a drowsy aroma.

Lin Yi's thoughts briefly blanked before he nodded, "Sure."

He seemed to have no reason to refuse.

Huo Jihan smiled slightly, then withdrew his hand from Lin Yi's face and went to wash up.

Before leaving, he said in a low voice, "Wait for me."

Though simple, these words carried a seductive undertone in the quiet of the night.

Lin Yi's heart fluttered, and he replied, "Okay, go ahead."

Huo Jihan went to the bathroom.

Lin Yi took a couple of deep breaths.

Every time he was with Huo Jihan, his breathing would become disordered, and now that Huo Jihan had left, he finally regained his composure.

Then, in the next second, he noticed Huo Mianmian frowning.

Lin Yi smiled and touched Huo Mianmian's head, "What's wrong, Mianmian?"

Huo Mianmian huffed softly and then threw himself into Lin Yi's arms, expressing his displeasure: "Dad is being too much! I want to sleep with Xiaoba!"

Whenever his dad came around, he couldn't sleep with Xiaoba anymore, sniff sniff!

Lin Yi held the soft little treasure in his arms and comforted him: "It's okay, there's only one bed here, so we can all sleep together."

With only one bed, Huo Jihan couldn't carry off either of them.

Huo Mianmian was still a bit worried: "R-really?"

Lin Yi nodded: "Really."

Hearing Lin Yi say this, Huo Mianmian's worries eased slightly.

Still, he decided to defend his right to sleep with Lin Yi.

So when Huo Jihan finished washing up and came out, Huo Mianmian turned to his dad and solemnly stated his opinion: "Dad, I'm sleeping with Xiaoba tonight, you're not allowed to take Xiaoba away by yourself!"

After saying this, he widened his eyes, looking fiercely cute, as if to show how serious he was this time.

Even an angry little bundle could be terrifying!

Lin Yi couldn't help but laugh at Huo Mianmian's fierce yet adorable expression: "Hahaha!"

Even Huo Jihan couldn't help but curve his lips slightly, amused by his son, before agreeing: "Okay, I won't take him away this time."

Hearing this, Huo Mianmian finally felt completely reassured.

Since Dad had said so, he would forgive him for the previous two nights' actions.

Thus, that night saw a rare sight of the three of them lying peacefully in bed together.

Lin Yi slept in the middle, with the father and son on either side of him.

The main light in the bedroom was turned off, leaving only a bedside lamp, creating a warm and bright atmosphere.

Lin Yi continued telling the rest of the bedtime story to Huo Mianmian.

Huo Mianmian snuggled in his arms, listening attentively.

On the other side, Huo Jihan gazed at his two little treasures, his eyes softer than ever, making it hard to associate the current Huo Jihan with the past one.

Lin Yi's voice was clear and melodious, especially when telling bedtime stories with emotion, providing a delightful auditory experience.

Outside, the night sky held a bright moon casting down its silver glow, while stars twinkled, weaving a vast sea of stars.

Inside the bedroom, the family of three enjoyed a harmonious moment together.

As Lin Yi finished the last word of the story, the light in the bedroom dimmed.

Everyone fell asleep.

The entire bedroom was tranquil and beautiful, with only the silver moonlight streaming in through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Huo Mianmian fell asleep first, sleeping quietly like a little kitten.

In the night, Huo Jihan reached out to wrap his arms around Lin Yi's waist and then kissed his forehead: "Good night."

Lin Yi's eyes curved, as if adorned with stars: "Good night."

Sweet dreams throughout the night.

The next morning.

Lin Yi was sitting in the dining room, eating a fried dough stick.

At this moment, he received a notification from the parenting show production team, asking him to continue filming.

It was said that the rain had stopped in the south, and the weather was just right recently.

After receiving the notification, Lin Yi quickly finished his fried dough stick, downed the remaining congee in one gulp, and hurriedly left the dining room.

Fortunately, Huo Jihan hadn't left yet, though it seemed he was about to.

Lin Yi walked over and told Huo Jihan about it: "Well, Mianmian and I need to go back to Jiang Nan today to film the show. The production team has already booked our flights."

Huo Jihan, holding several documents and about to leave, paused upon hearing this.

He furrowed his brow slightly: "Today?"

Lin Yi nodded: "Yeah, it's a bit sudden, but sometimes plans change unexpectedly."

Lin Yi took it quite calmly.

However, Huo Jihan clearly wasn't as accepting. He put the documents aside on the shoe cabinet and pulled Lin Yi into his embrace: "Why don't you skip it?"

His reluctance was evident in his tone.

Lin Yi leaned against Huo Jihan's broad chest and chuckled: "Tsk tsk, even Mr. Huo can say something that goes against contractual spirit!"

They were already halfway through filming the parenting show, and there were no unforeseen circumstances; they couldn't just stop now.

Huo Jihan uncharacteristically said something impulsive: "I'll pay the breach of contract fee for you."

He wanted to spend every second with Lin Yi, but now Lin Yi would be gone for several days, which was hard for him to accept.

Lin Yi laughed: "Don't forget, your black card is with me. If we really have to pay, I can cover it myself."

Huo Jihan: "..."

He held Lin Yi even tighter, wishing he could merge him into his very bones.

An hour later.

Lin Yi and Huo Mianmian had packed their things and each pulled a suitcase, ready to leave.

Huo Jihan personally drove them to the airport.

Because Lin Yi was leaving in such a hurry, the Steward and the servants were also very reluctant to see them go, escorting Lin Yi and the others to the car.

Lin Yi waved at them: "Don't worry, we'll be back in a few days."

After saying this, he turned to Huo Mianmian: "Mianmian, say goodbye to everyone."

Huo Mianmian spoke in a childlike voice: "I'm going to shoot a program, bye-bye, I'll miss you all too!"

Everyone felt uplifted by Huo Mianmian's adorable appearance.

"Little Master Mianmian, take care of yourself out there."

"Little Master, when you come back in a few days, I'll prepare lots of delicious food for you."

"..."

After everyone said their tearful goodbyes, Lin Yi and the others got into the car, which then headed towards the airport.

Huo Jihan drove fast and smoothly, reaching the airport in no time.

When the car stopped, Lin Yi and Huo Mianmian in the backseat were unbuckling their seatbelts.

At that moment, Huo Jihan had already gotten out of the car and approached the rear door.

He opened it, looking at Lin Yi with deep, dark eyes.

Lin Yi casually said: "I'll be right—"

In the next second, he stopped mid-sentence as Huo Jihan leaned in from outside the car and kissed him.

At the same time, Huo Mianmian felt a large hand covering his eyes.

Not knowing what was happening, he blinked innocently.

Lin Yi paused in unfastening his seatbelt, tilting his head slightly to receive Huo Jihan's kiss.

In that moment, he almost forgot to breathe.

After a brief moment, Huo Jihan broke the kiss.

Lin Yi finally started to breathe again.

It wasn't the first time they had kissed, but he still hadn't learned how to breathe properly during a kiss.

After all, whenever Huo Jihan came close, he was on the brink of losing control, unable to focus on anything else.

At this moment, Huo Jihan moved back a bit and released the hand covering Huo Mianmian's eyes.

He spoke slowly, gazing deeply into Lin Yi's eyes: "Alright, go now. I'll pick you up when you return."

At that instant, even Lin Yi felt an inexplicable urge.

Forget about shooting the program, let's not do it!

Just stay here instead!!