Chapter 122

Chapter 122

It was past nine in the morning.

Lin Yi woke up and slowly opened his eyes.

He moved slightly and realized he was being held in someone's arms, with the person behind him having a broad and warm chest.

At that moment, the person behind him asked in a low voice, "Awake?"

Lin Yi turned around with a smile, facing Huo Jihan, "Why aren't you at work today?"

He remembered it was Monday, could he have gotten the day wrong?

Huo Jihan held him and said, "I'm not going to the company today; I'll stay home with you."

He had just completed an acquisition and could take a short break for a few days.

For the past Huo Jihan, taking a break was unheard of, as he lived a simple life with no distractions, dedicating all his time to work.

But now, things were different because of Lin Yi. Whenever Huo Jihan had free time, he chose to stay at home.

Lin Yi smiled upon hearing Huo Jihan's words, "So, does this mean I'm the reason you're neglecting your work?"

Huo Jihan tightened his arm around Lin Yi's waist and smiled, "I do it willingly."

The two of them leaned against the headboard, enjoying their rare time together.

Lin Yi lay in Huo Jihan's arms and took out his phone to play a game.

Huo Jihan wasn't interested in games, but since Lin Yi was playing, he watched for a while.

However, after Lin Yi played for a bit, a notification popped up on top.

It suggested he should hurry up and go on a date with a character in the game.

Lin Yi: "!!!!"

He quickly closed his phone.

Why did Huo Jihan have to see this now?

At that moment, Huo Jihan spoke in a deep voice, "Give me the phone."

Lin Yi certainly couldn't hand over his phone; wouldn't that be walking into a trap?

Still, he needed to explain, "This is just a small part of the game where you need to pursue a character, but it's not a dating game."

He felt so wronged; he was playing a horror game, yet this happened.

Why would a good horror game include a side quest to pursue a character?

Clearly, Huo Jihan wasn't listening to his explanation and repeated, "Give me the phone."

Lin Yi: "..."

He hurriedly sat up from Huo Jihan's embrace and sincerely said, "Mr. Huo, surely you won't get angry over such a trivial matter, right?"

He definitely couldn't let Huo Jihan see his phone, as there were many romantic scenes in the pursuit side quest, like dating ghosts and having dinner together...

Huo Jihan also sat up straight and stared intently at Lin Yi.

Lin Yi felt guilty.

But he also felt wronged; he was just playing a horror game.

Under Huo Jihan's gaze, Lin Yi cautiously asked, "Are you really angry?"

He knew Mr. Huo had a strong possessive streak, but it was just a game, so it shouldn't be a big deal, right?

Unexpectedly, Huo Jihan replied, "Not angry."

Lin Yi was taken aback.

Something didn't feel right. Was this still his jealous Huo Jihan?

Clearly, Lin Yi's intuition was correct.

Huo Jihan was indeed angry and decided to punish him.

And the punishment, of course, was in bed.

Huo Jihan leaned forward and kissed him fiercely.

...

After a while, Lin Yi's voice was hoarse.

Truly hoarse, almost inaudible if not listened to carefully.

Lin Yi: "..."

He lay weakly on the bed, feeling as if he had been taken apart and reassembled, every part of him aching.

Unable to move, he tried to glare at Huo Jihan, "Didn't you say you weren't angry?"

But he was drenched in sweat, his eyes wet, making his glare powerless.

Huo Jihan held him and pecked his lips lightly, "Mm, not angry."

Lin Yi: "…"

If this isn't being angry, then what would it be like when Huo Jihan is truly angry? Would he even be able to get out of bed alive?

After Huo Jihan finished troubling him, he started coaxing him again: "Shall I carry you to take a shower?"

Lin Yi originally wanted to protest a bit to show that he was also upset.

However, he did need a shower now, especially since Huo Jihan had left something inside him just now.

Seeing that Lin Yi didn't object, Huo Jihan directly carried Lin Yi off the bed and went to the bathroom.

But this shower took two hours before Huo Jihan carried Lin Yi out of the bathroom.

Clearly, it wasn't just a shower.

Lin Yi could barely make a sound anymore.

He asked Huo Jihan in a particularly hoarse voice: "Didn't you say we were just going to wash up?"

Why did they end up doing other things while washing?

Huo Jihan carried Lin Yi towards the bed, looking down at him: "I couldn't help myself with how you looked just now."

At such times, Huo Jihan was very different from usual; his usually cold demeanor had an added element that made one's heart race and face flush.

Looking at Huo Jihan like this, Lin Yi wanted to say something but suddenly forgot.

He couldn't help but sigh, thinking he was truly bewitched by beauty, bewitched by beauty.

Huo Jihan carried him back to the bed.

As soon as Lin Yi lay down, he realized he was almost incapacitated, feeling pain all over his body.

Mainly because Huo Jihan forced him into many difficult positions, nearly causing him to cramp up.

Given the significant difference in their physical strength, he couldn't resist at all in front of Huo Jihan.

Thinking about it, Lin Yi still felt a chill run down his spine.

Images of Huo Jihan lying on top of him flashed through his mind. He could clearly feel the overwhelming power emanating from Huo Jihan, an absolute suppression that couldn't be shaken.

Even if he tried to struggle, it was futile. He could only let Huo Jihan do as he pleased, eventually losing his voice from shouting.

At this moment, Huo Jihan picked up a set of black loungewear and started putting it on.

Lin Yi glanced over inadvertently and saw Huo Jihan's figure—broad shoulders, narrow waist, long legs, and smooth, beautiful muscle lines...

Huo Jihan seemed to sense Lin Yi's gaze and paused, looking over.

Lin Yi, caught sneaking a peek, quickly looked away.

Huo Jihan seemed to have smiled slightly, finished dressing, and left for a while.

After a while, he returned with a tube of ointment in hand.

He sat on the edge of the bed and said to Lin Yi: "Let me apply some ointment; some areas are chafed."

Huo Jihan mentioning it made Lin Yi start hurting again.

He thought his chest must be chafed, and his knees were definitely red from kneeling.

Of course, there was another place that was swollen and needed some ointment too.

Thinking about it, Lin Yi felt like he had become disabled.

It was all because of that scary game; he wouldn't play it again next time.

Huo Jihan had already opened the ointment and said to him: "I'll help you apply it."

He squeezed some ointment onto his fingers and began applying it to Lin Yi.

He started with Lin Yi's chest.

After a short while, Lin Yi reached out and grabbed his hand.

Huo Jihan's hand stopped moving, asking: "What's wrong?"

Lin Yi's cheeks flushed as he said: "Just apply the ointment; don't move your hand around."

By the time the ointment application was done, more than twenty minutes had passed.

Lin Yi felt a bit feverish all over and turned his head away from Huo Jihan.

Huo Jihan finally restrained himself, put away the ointment, and washed his hands.

After coming out of the bathroom, he said to Lin Yi: "I'll go get you something to eat."

Lin Yi, unable to move, naturally let Huo Jihan take care of it.

Downstairs.

Huo Mianmian was playing alone.

He squatted in the snowy area by the door, blowing bubbles.

He aimed at the snow on the ground and blew a bubble.

Soon, the bubble developed hexagonal ice crystals, like stars.

Huo Mianmian looked at this and was very happy.

He blew several more bubbles in a row and arranged them neatly.

Soon, a row of crystal-clear bubbles appeared on the snow in front of the villa.

Huo Mianmian tried to pick up these frozen bubbles from the snow.

However, these bubbles were so fragile that they burst upon touch.

So Huo Mianmian couldn't bear to take them.

He wanted these bubbles to remain beautiful and intact here.

Huo Mianmian played by himself for a long time but didn't see his little dad come downstairs, which puzzled him.

He went back inside, put away the bubble-blowing toy, and wondered if he should go upstairs to look for his little dad.

At this moment, the kitchen filled with an enticing aroma as the chef on duty started preparing the afternoon snacks.

Huo Mianmian's little nose twitched, and instead of going upstairs, he ran to the kitchen.

He wanted to see what delicious treats there were and then bring some to his little dad.

The chef smiled when he saw Huo Mianmian enter and said, "Is the young master hungry?"

Huo Mianmian nodded slightly and tiptoed to look at the stove. "Uncle Chef, what are you making?"

The chef smiled. "There are many things. The snacks include donkey rolls, fried milk, salted duck eggs, and vanilla ice cream puffs. For fruits, we have cherries and cantaloupe. What would the young master like to eat?"

Huo Mianmian thought for a moment and said, "I want everything. Can you put them all on a plate for me?"

After all, he still had to bring them upstairs to share with his little dad.

"No problem, young master, just wait a moment."

While Huo Mianmian was talking to the chef, Huo Jihan walked into the kitchen wearing a set of black loungewear.

The chef hurriedly greeted him respectfully, "Mr. Huo."

Huo Jihan nodded slightly. "Mm."

Huo Mianmian heard Huo Jihan's voice and turned to call out, "Dad."

Huo Jihan looked down at his son. "Why did you come to the kitchen?"

Huo Mianmian explained logically, "I came to see what delicious food there is today, so I can bring it to my little dad."

Then, he asked curiously, "Where is little dad? Why hasn't he come downstairs yet?"

Huo Jihan didn't change his expression. "He has something to do."

Huo Mianmian didn't understand but didn't ask further because the chef had already brought him a large plate full of food. "Here you go, young master."

"Thank you!"

Huo Mianmian happily took the plate and carefully carried it upstairs.

Since Huo Jihan's task was taken over, he asked the chef to heat up a large cup of milk and also carried it upstairs.

In the bedroom.

Lin Yi put on a soft pajama set, grabbed the remote control, and adjusted the air conditioning to a higher temperature.

Previously, he had been dragged around by Huo Jihan, sweating profusely and feeling hot, so he had lowered the air conditioning. Now, he felt a bit cold again.

Lin Yi adjusted the temperature and put down the remote control.

At this moment, there was a slight noise at the door.

Lin Yi turned to look and saw Huo Mianmian and Huo Jihan entering with food.

Especially Huo Mianmian, who carried a large plate of food, excitedly said, "Little Dad, I've brought you some delicious food!"

Lin Yi couldn't help but speak up. "Mianmian, you..."

He intended to praise Huo Mianmian, but his voice came out hoarse and barely audible.

Huo Mianmian stopped by the bed, looking at Lin Yi in confusion. "Little Dad, what did you say?"

Lin Yi tried to adjust his voice and spoke again. "I said you're really..."

Well, this time, he still barely made a sound.

Huo Mianmian's expression turned to concern. "Little Dad, why can't you speak?"

Lin Yi: "..."

He could only use a common excuse. "I have a bad cold, and my throat is hoarse."

It took him a few attempts to finish that sentence.

Huo Mianmian was very puzzled.

Why does little dad always have a cold?

Thinking this, Huo Mianmian quickly handed the food to Lin Yi. "Little Dad, eat more and get better soon."

Lin Yi, unable to speak, could only pat Huo Mianmian's head to express his gratitude.

His little treasure was truly considerate.

Huo Jihan also handed the milk to Lin Yi: "Have some milk first, then eat the rest."

Lin Yi took the milk and drank more than half of it in one go, finally feeling his throat ease up a bit.

After finishing the milk, he placed the cup on the bedside table and called out to Huo Mianmian: "Baby, do you want to come up and eat with me?"

Huo Mianmian, of course, agreed happily.

He took off his shoes and climbed onto the bed, joining Lin Yi in eating the pastries.

Lin Yi picked up a rolled glutinous rice cake and took a bite.

The cake was soft and fragrant.

He couldn't help but say, "Our chef's skills are amazing; this is really delicious."

Huo Mianmian nodded in agreement: "Yummy, yummy~"

For a moment, father and son ate happily together.

Huo Jihan stood by the bed for a while, smiling as he watched them, before turning to leave after a good long look.

Lin Yi lay in bed until past five in the afternoon, finally regaining some strength.

He felt he should go out for a walk, or else he would become stiff from lying down all day.

So Lin Yi said to Huo Mianmian, "Baby, shall we go out and play?"

Naturally, Huo Mianmian agreed wholeheartedly, his eyes shining: "Sure!"

"Alright, let's get ready and head out."

To go out in such snowy weather, they first had to dress warmly.

Lin Yi put on a long white down jacket and a scarf.

Huo Mianmian also wore a down jacket, making him look as round as a little penguin.

Not only that, he also wore a white knitted hat with a small ball on top, which swayed as he walked.

Dressed like this, Huo Mianmian looked incredibly adorable.

Lin Yi couldn't resist pinching his little face, then held his hand and walked out of the bedroom.

Of course, before leaving, they went to the study to call for Huo Jihan.

Lin Yi came to the study and asked Huo Jihan with a smile at the door: "Mr. Huo, Mianmian and I are going for a walk. Would you like to join us?"

Huo Jihan naturally didn't refuse: "Sure."

Soon, Huo Jihan changed into his clothes.

He wore a black overcoat and a gray scarf.

Once the family of three was fully dressed, they headed out together.

Snowflakes were falling outside, and there was a thick layer of snow on the ground.

They wore snow boots, making "crunching" sounds as they stepped on the snow.

By now, it was getting dark.

Streetlights lit up one by one, illuminating the night.

The family of three walked aimlessly.

Lin Yi and Huo Mianmian played with the snow as they walked.

They even made several snowmen along the roadside, which might bring joy to anyone who stumbled upon them.

Huo Jihan followed behind them, his gaze never leaving them.

When Lin Yi and Huo Mianmian grew tired of playing in the snow, they came to Huo Jihan.

Both father and son were smiling, clearly having enjoyed their snow play.

Huo Jihan held their hands to warm them and reminded them, "Let's stop playing today; if we continue, we'll catch a cold."

Lin Yi and Huo Mianmian nodded seriously: "Okay, no more playing."

This father and son duo were too adorable; anyone with such treasures would be filled with joy.

Huo Jihan looked at them, his dark eyes filled with warmth.

Once Lin Yi and Huo Mianmian's hands were warmed up, the family continued walking.

At this moment, a stall selling candied haws caught Huo Mianmian's attention.

He stared at the various types of candied haws, his eyes wide, unable to move.

Lin Yi smiled and asked him, "Do you want some?"

Huo Mianmian nodded decisively: "Yes, I want some!"

"Then let's go take a look."

Lin Yi led Huo Mianmian to the stall.

The small stall had many types of sugar-coated haws—some with hawthorn, some with strawberries, and some with glutinous rice...

The vendor greeted them enthusiastically: "Would you like some sugar-coated haws? All of these are homemade. Six yuan per skewer, guaranteed to be worth it."

Lin Yi and Huo Mianmian each took one.

Lin Yi chose the strawberry one, while Huo Mianmian opted for the glutinous rice one.

Huo Jihan didn't like these snacks and didn't take any.

However, he was responsible for paying.

After Lin Yi and Huo Mianmian each received their sugar-coated haw, they happily continued walking, holding their treats.

It was snowing, and this stretch of road was empty, with only the three of them in sight.

Lin Yi bit into his sugar-coated haw.

The outside was coated with sweet sugar, while the inside was a tangy yet sweet strawberry—it was delicious.

Winter was the perfect time for sugar-coated haws.

Huo Mianmian also happily ate his glutinous rice sugar-coated haw.

However, he soon became distracted by a streetlight ahead that kept flickering, watching it while eating his haw.

At this moment, Lin Yi approached Huo Jihan, holding out his sugar-coated haw and asking, "Mr. Huo, would you like one?"

Huo Jihan shook his head: "No need."

Lin Yi urged him: "Have one, just one, to experience it."

Huo Jihan rarely refused Lin Yi, so when Lin Yi said this, he lowered his head to bite the sugar-coated haw.

But at that moment, Lin Yi suddenly pulled the haw away.

Huo Jihan missed.

Lin Yi laughed mischievously.

Huo Jihan also smiled helplessly.

Lin Yi then held the sugar-coated haw to his mouth again: "Eat it this time; I won't pull it away."

But when Huo Jihan went to eat it, Lin Yi pulled it away once more.

Lin Yi was thrilled by this prank and doubled over laughing: "Hahaha!"

Huo Jihan chuckled and shook his head, unable to do anything about Lin Yi's antics.

Lin Yi continued being playful and decided not to feed Huo Jihan anymore. Instead, he took a bite himself, intending to show off.

But unexpectedly, just as Lin Yi bit into the sugar-coated haw, Huo Jihan suddenly wrapped an arm around his waist, pulling him closer.

Before Lin Yi could react, Huo Jihan leaned down and took the haw from his mouth.

Not only did he take the haw, but he also gently bit Lin Yi's lip, their breaths intertwining for a moment.

After a while, Huo Jihan moved away.

Though they hadn't kissed, that moment felt even more intimate than a kiss.

Lin Yi forgot his mischief and looked away, feeling slightly uncomfortable, his cheeks heating up.

At this moment, Huo Mianmian ran over.

Lin Yi quickly stepped back from Huo Jihan.

Huo Jihan released his hold on Lin Yi's waist.

Huo Mianmian didn't notice that his little dad's face was flushed; he was eager to share his discovery: "Little Dad, that streetlight seems to be waving at us."

Lin Yi regained his composure and asked, "How did you figure that out?"

Huo Mianmian innocently replied: "Because the streetlight keeps blinking, which means it's waving at us."

Lin Yi glanced at the flickering streetlight nearby and smiled: "That makes sense."

After strolling around for a while, the family of three returned the same way.

Huo Mianmian, still a child, was getting tired after walking so far in the snow.

Huo Jihan asked him: "Do you want to be carried?"

Huo Mianmian happily replied: "Yes, please~"

He made a gesture indicating he wanted to be picked up.

Huo Jihan bent down and easily lifted him.

With one hand carrying Huo Mianmian, he reached out his other hand to hold Lin Yi's.

Lin Yi smiled warmly, letting him hold his hand.

The family of three walked forward in warmth and comfort.

By now, the sky had completely darkened, and colorful lights illuminated the area.

These lights reflected on the falling snowflakes, giving them various colors, making them glisten beautifully, creating a dreamlike fairy tale world.

No one was around.

A family of three walked through this breathtaking scenery, their laughter and chatter occasionally echoing, making even the winter seem warmer.

They were a family, always there for each other, both now and in the future.

Until the snow melts, spring blooms, and a new year begins.

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