Chapter 95

Chapter 95

Lin Yi covered his neck as he got into the car.

At this moment, Huo Mianmian noticed and asked curiously, "Dad, why are you covering your neck?"

Lin Yi rarely found himself at a loss for words; "Ah, this..."

Mainly because of Huo Mianmian's innocent big eyes, he had no idea how to explain.

While thinking about how to answer, he widened his eyes and glanced at Huo Jihan in the driver's seat.

At this moment, Huo Jihan saw his expression in the rearview mirror and couldn't help but chuckle lightly before saying to Huo Mianmian, "Mianmian, do you want to listen to some music? Dad will play a song for you."

Huo Mianmian was instantly distracted. "What kind of songs?"

Huo Jihan wasn't sure what songs kids liked, but he suggested, "How about a cartoon theme song?"

Huo Mianmian nodded eagerly. "Sure, sure~"

Soon, Huo Jihan found a cartoon theme song, and the cheerful melody filled the car.

Huo Mianmian's attention was diverted.

He softly hummed along and swayed his head.

Lin Yi managed to escape further questioning.

However, he didn't thank Huo Jihan for helping him out because Huo Jihan was the root cause of all this!!

Lin Yi was silently angry at Huo Jihan.

Of course, being angry wasn't that serious; he just stopped talking to Huo Jihan.

Even if Huo Jihan tried to talk to him, he responded with short one- or two-word answers.

This form of anger seemed more like a playful couple's spat.

For example, during dinner that evening, the three of them sat in the dining room.

Huo Jihan noticed Lin Yi reaching for the braised pork ribs, which were a bit far from him.

Seeing this, Huo Jihan moved the dish closer to him. "Eat."

But Lin Yi stopped reaching for it.

"..."

Huo Jihan smiled helplessly yet affectionately.

By around ten o'clock that night, everyone had returned to their own bedrooms, and Lin Yi still wasn't talking to Huo Jihan.

Huo Jihan didn't say anything and went to see Huo Mianmian first.

Huo Mianmian was sitting on the carpet in his room, holding a storybook.

Of course, he couldn't read, so he was just looking at the pictures.

He was waiting for Lin Yi to come and tell him a bedtime story.

But tonight, instead of Lin Yi, he saw Huo Jihan.

Huo Mianmian tilted his head in confusion. "Dad?"

Huo Jihan walked in and said, "I'll tell you a bedtime story tonight."

Huo Mianmian: "Eh?"

Why?

Three minutes later.

Huo Mianmian lay on his soft little bed.

Huo Jihan sat in a chair beside the bed, holding a storybook and reading to him.

However, it was clear that Huo Mianmian wasn't enjoying the story very much.

His dad's voice was cold and mechanical, like reading a dry document.

Huo Mianmian: "..."

Wah! He missed his dad!

His dad always told stories with a gentle and vivid voice, making the stories instantly captivating.

But since his dad was willing to tell him a story, Huo Mianmian tried to stay awake and listen.

Listening and listening, he eventually fell asleep.

Of course, not because of the beautiful fairy tale, but due to his dad's monotone voice, similar to a student falling asleep in a class they don't understand, listening to the teacher drone on.

Huo Jihan didn't notice this.

Seeing Huo Mianmian sound asleep, he put down the book, covered him with a blanket, and left the room.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Lin Yi had just finished taking a shower.

He was wearing a set of soft cotton pajamas, making him look both warm and fresh.

He casually wiped his hair with a towel, then tossed it aside and prepared to go out to find Huo Mianmian.

Usually, when he had nothing else to do in the evening, he would tell Huo Mianmian a bedtime story. This had become a customary ritual between father and son.

However, just as Lin Yi opened the door, he saw Huo Jihan standing there.

Huo Jihan had his hand raised, as if he was about to knock on the door.

Lin Yi instinctively tried to close the door.

At that moment, Huo Jihan reached out to hold the door, preventing it from closing, and looked at him with a smile: "Still angry?"

Lin Yi tried hard to close the door but found it wouldn't budge, so he gave up.

His strength couldn't match Huo Jihan's; it was pointless to waste effort.

Huo Jihan took the opportunity to enter the bedroom and closed the door behind him.

After entering, he stood in front of Lin Yi and coaxed him softly: "Don't be angry anymore. How about you bite me?"

As he spoke, he unbuttoned one of his cufflinks, rolled up his shirt sleeve, revealing a slender yet muscular arm.

He extended his arm towards Lin Yi: "Go ahead, bite."

Lin Yi glanced at Huo Jihan's arm and noticed the smooth and beautiful muscle lines. If he bit down, it wasn't clear whether Huo Jihan would feel pain, but his own teeth would definitely hurt.

Such a losing proposition was something Lin Yi wouldn't do.

He turned his head away immediately: "No bite."

After saying this, he tried to walk around Huo Jihan towards the door: "I need to tell Mianmian a bedtime story."

Huo Jihan reached out to block his path: "I've already told Mianmian a story."

Lin Yi forgot his anger for a moment and widened his eyes slightly: "You told him?"

Huo Jihan: "What's wrong?"

Lin Yi asked subconsciously: "Was Mianmian satisfied?"

Huo Jihan thought for a moment and said: "Probably? He fell asleep quickly anyway."

Lin Yi: "..."

Why did he feel like Mianmian was hypnotized?

Imagine Huo Jihan telling those playful stories in his cold voice...

Tsk tsk, it was indescribable.

Hearing that Huo Mianmian was already asleep, Lin Yi abandoned the idea of going to him and walked towards his bed.

He said to Huo Jihan: "Then I'm going to sleep too. You..."

Before he could finish, Huo Jihan pulled him into his arms.

The distance between them instantly closed, their breaths mingling.

Huo Jihan wrapped his arm around Lin Yi's waist and lightly pecked his lips: "How about we sleep a little later?"

Lin Yi, leaning against Huo Jihan, couldn't help but laugh: "What is this? Disturbing my sleep!"

Huo Jihan readily agreed: "Yes, it's my fault."

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow: "You know it's wrong, but you don't plan to change, right?"

Huo Jihan smiled: "Our Lin Yi is really smart."

Lin Yi: "..."

Listen to this!

But soon, Lin Yi didn't have the energy to complain anymore because Huo Jihan kissed him again, this time deeply and passionately.

Lin Yi quickly lost himself in the kiss, letting Huo Jihan play with his lips and tongue...

He was dazed, not knowing when they had ended up on the bed.

Huo Jihan lay over him, kissing him deeply.

Lin Yi reached out to hold Huo Jihan's shoulders, feeling that only by doing so could he find a point of support, otherwise he would float aimlessly into the unknown.

Lin Yi's thoughts were muddled until he felt a large hand slipping under the hem of his pajamas...

In that moment, his dazed mind cleared slightly.

He felt the large hand exploring his abdomen.

The hand was slightly cool, and when it touched his warm skin, it sent a jolt through him, making his scalp tingle.

Lin Yi instinctively tried to move, but the hand easily held him still, leaving no chance for escape.

Lin Yi wanted to say something, but Huo Jihan kept kissing him, giving him no opportunity to speak.

He could only endure the tremors Huo Jihan brought, as if surrendering his soul...

The next day.

When Lin Yi woke up, he was the only one in bed.

Huo Jihan must have already gotten up.

Lying in bed, Lin Yi was dazed for a few seconds before memories of last night flooded his mind.

Just thinking about it made his face flush, and he had to fan himself to try and cool down.

Was his self-control really that weak?

Every time he had intimate contact with Huo Jihan, he felt like he lost all control.

Lin Yi lay in bed, letting his thoughts wander for a while.

After the heat on his face finally subsided, he got up to wash up.

After finishing his morning routine, Lin Yi didn't go downstairs immediately. Instead, he went to Huo Mianmian's bedroom.

He guessed his little treasure hadn't woken up yet, considering the child had received a seal plush toy yesterday. Given how kids adore new things, he probably was still exploring it.

Sure enough, when Lin Yi entered Huo Mianmian's bedroom, he saw Huo Mianmian still lying in bed.

At that moment, the scene in the room was very beautiful.

Huo Mianmian was talking to the seal plush toy, then lying on it, sinking into its softness as if he were on a cloud, looking very happy.

Lin Yi leaned against the door frame, smiling at the scene before him.

By now, the sun had risen.

The warm yellow sunlight of autumn streamed in.

Huo Mianmian's room was already decorated in a dreamy style, with blue wallpaper, cute hanging toys, a fluffy carpet, and some drawing books and toys scattered around.

With the sunlight pouring in, the entire room became even more beautiful and warm.

Huo Mianmian playing on the soft bed with the seal plush toy looked like a scene from a fairy tale.

Lin Yi stood there admiring the scene for a while, feeling healed by it.

At this moment, Huo Mianmian flipped over on the seal plush toy and accidentally saw Lin Yi.

He immediately smiled sweetly at Lin Yi. "Dad!"

Then he sat up and made a gesture asking for a hug.

Lin Yi walked over with a smile and hugged Huo Mianmian tightly.

Being able to hold such a soft little one early in the morning was pure joy.

Lin Yi held Huo Mianmian and gently poked his jelly-like, tender cheek. "Did you sleep well last night, Mianmian?"

Huo Mianmian nodded. "Yes, I slept well."

Lin Yi asked again, "How was the bedtime story your dad told you?"

Hearing this, Huo Mianmian slightly frowned. "Not good."

Lin Yi laughed. "Why not?"

Huo Mianmian frowned, looking a bit troubled. "Because Dad's story wasn't fun."

It was the same wonderful fairy tale, but when told by Lin Yi and Huo Jihan, the effects were worlds apart.

After hearing Huo Mianmian's words, Lin Yi couldn't help laughing even harder.

Rarely did Huo Jihan get criticized, even if it was by his own son.

Lin Yi promised Huo Mianmian that he would tell him a story tonight before preparing to go downstairs.

Before leaving, he asked Huo Mianmian, "Mianmian, do you want to go downstairs with me or continue playing with the seal?"

This was an easy choice for Huo Mianmian: "Go downstairs with you."

Although the seal plush toy was fun, compared to his dad, it could be set aside.

Lin Yi smiled. "Alright, go wash your face and brush your teeth, and then we'll go downstairs for breakfast together."

"Okay."

Ten minutes later, Lin Yi led Huo Mianmian downstairs.

Upon reaching the living room, they found two unexpected visitors, a man and a woman.

Lin Yi paused briefly, glancing at them casually.

The man hadn't even made it past the villa's entrance, being stopped by several bodyguards.

The woman stood in the living room, looking nervously at Huo Jihan on the sofa.

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow.

What was going on?

He looked at the trembling woman standing before Huo Jihan.

From her appearance and demeanor, she clearly seemed to be a young lady who had been pampered since childhood.

She had a head of wavy chestnut hair, adorned with an exquisite and delicate hair clip. She wore a long white dress and a khaki trench coat, carrying a small handbag.

Every piece of clothing she wore was a high-end designer brand.

It was clear that she came from an extraordinary background.

She was also very beautiful, with watery eyes that, when looking at someone with a pleading expression, evoked a sense of sympathy.

Lin Yi's gaze shifted back and forth between the girl and Huo Jihan several times, almost certain who she was.

She must be the third miss of the Huo family, Huo Mengyan.

However, in front of her elder brother, she appeared visibly frightened, slightly lowering her head, not daring to breathe deeply, and unconsciously gripping the strap of her handbag.

At this moment, Huo Jihan sat on the sofa, his expression cold, reading a document.

Clearly, he was giving her the cold shoulder.

Huo Mengyan, feeling nervous and uneasy, tentatively called out, "Big Brother?"

Huo Jihan did not look up from the document, only speaking coldly, "If you still insist on following that man, then get out of this house."

Huo Mengyan's beautiful eyes instantly filled with tears. "Big Brother, why do you have to force me like this?"

Huo Jihan stopped talking to her, as if unwilling to waste any more time.

Feeling anxious and helpless, Huo Mengyan inadvertently turned her head and saw Lin Yi standing at the staircase.

In the next second, her eyes lit up with hope.

Before coming home, she had naturally inquired about her sister-in-law.

According to her second brother, their sister-in-law held considerable weight in this household, and one could approach her for anything.

Huo Mengyan immediately walked a few steps toward Lin Yi in her heels. "Sister-in-law, can you help..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Huo Jihan coldly interrupted her. "Don't ask your sister-in-law for mercy."

Realizing her thoughts were read, Huo Mengyan could only close her mouth.

Lin Yi remained silent throughout.

After all, he had no idea what was happening and would not speak rashly.

After a while, Huo Mengyan left the villa dejectedly, clutching her bag.

She had come prepared, hoping to gain her family's support.

She had even personally prepared gifts for the whole family.

Thinking that autumn had arrived and it was getting cold, she learned how to knit and made scarves for Huo Jihan and Lin Yi, as well as a pair of cute mittens for Huo Mianmian.

Unfortunately, she couldn't give these gifts away.

But Huo Mengyan didn't complain; she just felt she needed to keep trying until her family supported her relationship someday.

Soon after Huo Mengyan and her so-called boyfriend left, the villa fell quiet again.

Lin Yi then approached Huo Jihan and asked, "What happened?"

He had observed from a distance and guessed that Huo Mengyan had found a boyfriend whom Huo Jihan disapproved of?

When facing Lin Yi, Huo Jihan reined in his intimidating aura, his expression softening slightly as he explained, "Mengyan found a boyfriend, but he has ill intentions."

Ill intentions?!

Lin Yi asked, puzzled, "Then why don't you stop your sister?"

He believed that with Huo Jihan's methods, he could easily and discreetly separate the two.

Huo Jihan replied, "I've already warned her once, which is enough. She's an adult and needs to be responsible for her actions. Even if she gets deceived, it will serve as a lesson for her."

Lin Yi: "..."

That made sense.

But why did Huo Jihan treat his siblings like subordinates in his company? No wonder they were afraid of him!

However, Huo Jihan himself was rational and strong, and he naturally expected the same from others.

Not everyone could plan their lives as clearly and rationally as he did.

One could say that Huo Jihan was on a completely different level from ordinary people.

After a few casual questions, Lin Yi took Huo Mianmian to have breakfast.

When they arrived at the dining room, the Steward arranged for the servants to bring them breakfast.

The breakfast today was as lavish as usual.

Lin Yi started by drinking a few spoonfuls of century egg and lean meat porridge, then picked up a pan-fried bun to eat...

At this moment, he noticed that the Steward hadn't left and stood beside him, looking as if he wanted to say something.

Lin Yi swallowed his food and said to the Steward, "Uncle Wu, if you have something to say, just say it."

He guessed it might be about Huo Mengyan.

Sure enough, the steward said to him, "Mr. Lin, could you perhaps step in and handle the matter with the Third Miss?"

From the steward's account, Lin Yi learned some details about the Third Miss.

The Third Miss of the Huo family grew up in a happy family, with two older brothers who doted on her, turning her into a little princess adored by everyone.

In such an environment, she became a straightforward, adorable, and kind-hearted girl.

Unfortunately, everything changed after she started dating a boyfriend.

She met him during her college days when they both participated in a charity event together.

College campus, first love, shared ideals, young hearts...

These beautiful words combined to plunge the Third Miss into a sweet romance from which she couldn't extricate herself.

However, it was clear that her boyfriend was merely using her.

For instance, under the guise of entrepreneurship, he had taken countless sums of money from the Third Miss, yet his business showed no progress. He still claimed to be a hardworking youth, always promising her grand futures...

This was just one example; there were countless others.

To an outsider, it was evident that in this relationship, the Third Miss was the one making all the sacrifices, blinded by love and unable to see the truth.

Lin Yi slowly ate his breakfast while listening to the steward speak.

He gained a general understanding of the situation.

Finally, the steward looked at him pleadingly and said, "Mr. Lin, only you can handle this matter. Otherwise, our Third Miss will continue to be deceived, and it’s so pitiful."

Lin Yi smiled at the steward, "Uncle Wu, thank you."

Uncle Wu truly cared deeply for this family.

The steward, somewhat embarrassed, replied, "There's no need to thank me; it's just part of my duty."

Having served this family for decades, he had poured his heart and soul into it, naturally hoping for its harmony and happiness.

Lin Yi hadn't yet figured out how to handle Huo Mengyan's situation.

But that day, Huo Mengyan called him first: "Is this Sister-in-Law? I got your number from Second Brother."

Lin Yi lounged on the sofa and responded, "Yes, it's me."

Huo Mengyan hesitantly said, "I, I and Zhao Yu would like to invite you to dinner. Would that be okay?"

Zhao Yu was her boyfriend.

Lin Yi readily agreed, "Sure."

It was a good opportunity to meet Zhao Yu.

Thus, the dinner arrangement was settled.

At noon, Lin Yi drove his sports car out.

The temperature was a bit low today.

He wore a white sweater with a black coat over it, giving him a slightly cooler appearance than usual, though his face still drew plenty of attention.

At that moment, Huo Mengyan and Zhao Yu were waiting outside a Michelin-starred restaurant for Lin Yi.

Zhao Yu, dressed in a long gray overcoat with his hands in his pockets, had a fairly handsome appearance, the type often considered the class heartthrob.

Having graduated not long ago, he still carried the arrogance of someone eager to make a mark.

After waiting for Lin Yi for a while, he felt a bit impatient but maintained a normal tone, "Mengyan, you don't have to beg your family for me. I don't mind that they don't approve of me. Growing up in a single-parent household without a father, I'm used to being treated coldly."

Hearing this, Huo Mengyan felt even more guilty, "It's all my fault. I failed to convince my family. But don't worry, I'll keep trying. I heard that Sister-in-Law now has a lot of influence. If I plead with her, it might work."

Zhao Yu sneered inwardly, thinking of Huo Mengyan as a naive girl, then said, "Mengyan, what's the point of begging an outsider? Look at your elder brothers; neither of them cares about your requests. They don't take you seriously as their sister."

Then he added, "But don't worry, I will always love you. You are my whole world."

Huo Mengyan didn't respond to Zhao Yu.

While she chose Zhao Yu, she wouldn't speak ill of her brothers.

She believed that everyone was simply misunderstood and conflicted, and if she mediated, everything would be fine.

She wanted both her lover and her family.

At that moment, Zhao Yu received a message from a friend.

He stepped away from Huo Mengyan and opened the message.

Friend: "I heard you got another sum of money from the Third Miss of the Huo family recently? Impressive! You must have gotten quite a lot by now!"

Zhao Yu typed back, "It's all I deserve. Taking care of a spoiled heiress, shouldn't I get some compensation? Besides, the Huo family has endless wealth; why can't I use some of it?"

Friend: "You're amazing! Climbing such a high branch!"

Zhao Yu was about to reply further but saw Lin Yi arriving, quickly putting away his phone and adopting a respectful and friendly demeanor.

Meanwhile, Lin Yi casually got out of his car and closed the door.

Huo Mengyan and Zhao Yu both came over to greet him.

Zhao Yu said with considerable respect, "Let me help you park the car?"

As he spoke, he extended his hands, ready to take Lin Yi's car keys.

Lin Yi looked at him with a half-smile, "I wouldn't dare hand over my keys. What if you took off with my car?"

Zhao Yu: "Ah?"

Lin Yi said calmly, "What? You should be quite skilled at taking things from others, right? Didn't you take quite a bit of money from our third sister?"

Zhao Yu looked at Lin Yi in confusion, as if not fully comprehending the situation.

Seeing that something was amiss, Huo Mengyan quickly called out, "Sister-in-law..."

Lin Yi then slowly said, "Just a joke. Why so serious?"

"Hah, hahaha!"

Zhao Yu also forced a laugh, feeling sweat breaking out on his forehead.

So, was Lin Yi really joking, or did he have some ulterior motive?