《I Pretended to be Devoted and Weak, but My Husband Can Read Minds》


 Chapter 1

    ¡°Wanwan, Wanwan, something happened. Something terrible happened!¡± Lin Lang ran in shouting.


    Ning Wan was lying on the sofa reading a novel. The finale was coming soon and she had already stayed up all night yesterday.


    Lin Lang snatched her cell phone and knocked over the cherries on the coffee table.


    ¡°Ahem¡­¡± Ning Wan almost choked on the cherries in her mouth.


    ¡°Mom? Aiyo, what¡¯s wrong? What¡¯s wrong? What¡¯s the problem?¡± Ning Wan quickly forgot about the male and female leads at the critical moment and quickly stood up to support her precious mother-in-law, who was on the verge of collapse.


    Lin Lang sat on the sofa and grabbed Ning Wan¡¯s hand tightly. ¡°Huo Ce is hospitalized for dizziness. What should we do?¡±


    Her tears fell as she spoke.


    Ning Wan quickly comforted her. ¡°Mom, don¡¯t be anxious. There are doctors in the hospital. Don¡¯t worry, don¡¯t worry.¡±


    Boom¡ª


    Ning Wan felt her mind go blank.


    ¡°Mom, Mom, who did you say was hospitalized?¡± Ning Wan asked anxiously.


    The weak woman in front of her, who was over 50 years old but still as charming as ever, was the Matriarch of the Huo family, a famous top wealthy family in the city and even the country.


    She was also the mother-in-law of the young madam of the Huo family, Ning Wan.


    Ning Wan was reading a script when she was pressed underground by a sudden earthquake in her previous life. Her soul transmigrated into this script. However, she did not know what went wrong. In this time and space, she was bound to a very strange system. That was, she had to be like the original owner of the body and be a big fool who loved the male lead and not money!


    She would be punished by lightning if she disobeyed.


    D*mmit!


    Ning Wan had never been afraid of any threat in her life!


    What more getting her to love a man and not his riches! Which man in this world was more important than money?


    What kind of man could she not have as long as she had money? On the other hand, no matter how good a man was, could he compare to the versatility of money?


    Impossible!


    Therefore, Ning Wan, who had lived two lifetimes, was struck by lightning. Her two lifetimes consisted of her soul and the body she lived in now.


    Ning Wan swore that she would not give that d*mned lightning another chance to punish her. She therefore decided to play the role of a big fool who loved a man but not his riches!


    Rich people have been difficult to deal with since ancient times. They were shrewd from the inside out!


    There were also onlookers who liked to watch drama from the sidelines. They stared at her 24 hours a day and used magnifying glasses to find her mistakes just to verify how a beautiful girl like her could fall head over heels in love with a cold man who could only live to 50 years old.


    Who would believe that she wasn¡¯t doing it for money?!


    Ning Wan did it so that she would not be struck by lightning. It was true! She swore to the heavens that she did it just so that she would not be struck by lightning!


    She used her ability as a Best Actress who won many awards in her previous life and two years to make everyone who examined her to shut up. It was to let them believe that she was a devoted woman who loved her husband and not his riches!


    The past two years were not without gains even though she had gone through hardships¡­ However, her husband, who had a stone heart that could not be warmed no matter what, did not give her anything in return. Matriarch Huo of the Huo family, who was also her mother-in-law and the orphan of the Huo family¡¯s eldest son, Huo Yuan, relied on her as if she was really their family.


    For example, her noble mother-in-law had come to her as usual to rely on her and cry on her shoulders.


    Ning Wan had never been resistant to beautiful things, but her handsome husband was an exception!


    ¡°Boohoo, Huo Ce is in the hospital. Ning Wan, accompany me to see him right now. I won¡¯t be able to live if anything happens to him¡­¡± Lin Lang cried uncontrollably.


    Ning Wan was stunned.


    Her husband, Huo Ce, had a special gene and never fell sick. However, life was difficult. The price was that he could only live to 50 years old!


    Was this setting starting to collapse under her influence?


    Did Huo Ce¡¯s illness mean that he would not live to be 50 years old?


    Did she not have to wait until Huo Ce was 50 years old to become a widow? She could inherit half of his assets as a widow right now? Was she going to become a rich woman in advance?


    A happy rich woman without a husband or children?


    This was simply too touching! No, no, no, it was too touching. Could it be that her true feelings had touched God?


    Ning Wan, who was already extremely excited, comforted Lin Lang instinctively. ¡°Mom, don¡¯t be anxious. Let¡¯s go to the hospital first and ask the doctor about it. Don¡¯t cry, Huo Ce¡¯s heart will ache. Your makeup is smudged from crying. Look, you won¡¯t look good if you continue crying.¡±


    Lin Lang stopped crying under her daughter-in-law¡¯s gentle comfort. She held Ning Wan¡¯s hand with tears in her eyes. ¡°Wan Wan, how can I live without you! You¡¯re an angel sent by the heavens to save me.¡±


    Lin Lang was a rich flower nurtured in a greenhouse.


    Without her husband, her eldest son, and her youngest son to protect her, she, as the daughter-in-law and the five-year-old grandson Huo Yuan had to dote on her.


    Ning Wan patted her hand and comforted her. ¡°Alright, the angel is bringing you to the hospital now. Be good and don¡¯t cry. Huo Ce will be fine!¡±


    It was really unreasonable not to be struck by lightning for saying such untrue words!


    She thought about it and felt that something was wrong. She could not be too happy, so she quickly brewed a pair of teary eyes. ¡°Mom, do you think Huo Ce will be fine?¡±


    ¡°Boohoo¡­¡± Lin Lang¡¯s tears welled up again.


    Ning Wan admired her mother-in-law¡¯s speed of crying. She was so envious that even she, a Best Actress, could not help but sigh.

 Chapter 2

    In the VIP ward of the Huo family¡¯s hospital.


    There were bodyguards guarding both sides of the corridor as soon as they entered.


    The crying mother-in-law and daughter-in-law supported each other and pushed the bodyguards away with one hand.


    ¡°Where¡¯s my son?¡±


    ¡°Where¡¯s my husband?¡±


    Their voices were soft, but their hands were not weak. The bodyguards did not dare to stop them and hurriedly pointed in the direction of the ward. The two of them hurriedly ran over and pushed open the door.


    Huo Ce, who was sitting on the hospital bed signing documents, frowned and looked up. What greeted his eyes were two tear-stained faces.


    Lin Lang pounced on his son¡¯s bed and hugged his head as he cried. ¡°Son, my son!¡±


    Ning Wan was also brewing snot and tears. ¡°My husband! How can I live without you!¡±


    [Eh, even monitoring instruments are in use? Is it really that serious? When will he die?]


    Huo Ce¡¯s vision was blocked by Lin Lang¡¯s arm. He heard a crisp voice just as he was about to speak. He felt a headache and could not help but frown even more.


    ¡°Mom, don¡¯t cry.¡± Huo Ce reached out to support his swaying mother. At the same time, he saw his wife kneeling by the bed, crying with her head lowered.


    [How much wealth does he have? How can I settle it? Should I read up about it so that I wouldn¡¯t be deceived by a lawyer when the time comes?]


    The unexpected sound entered his ears again, and Huo Ce felt his hair stand on end.


    Ning Wan raised her head slightly and looked at Huo Ce shyly with her watery eyes. She sobbed and said, ¡°When Mom heard that you were sick, she was so frightened that she didn¡¯t even have time to drink milk and insisted on coming to see you. You¡¯re Mom¡¯s spiritual pillar. You can¡¯t fall!¡±


    [I beg you, fall quickly. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll take good care of Mom and my nephew for you!]


    Huo Ce¡¯s face darkened. Who is talking?


    Lin Lang held his son¡¯s face and sized him up carefully. His tears fell on Huo Ce¡¯s face. ¡°Son, what¡¯s wrong? Are you going to scare me to death?¡±


    Ning Wan quickly reached out to take a tissue from the tissue beside her and handed it to Huo Ce. She said softly, ¡°Mom was worried about you. I almost had a heart attack.¡±


    Lin Lang nodded with tears in his eyes. ¡°I was almost scared to death by you.¡±


    [Please, get angry and chase us out now. My legs are getting numb.]


    Huo Ce¡¯s gaze landed on Ning Wan, cold and searching.


    Ning Wan looked at Huo Ce eagerly, her admiration almost overflowing.


    ¡°Doctor! Where¡¯s the doctor? Who¡¯s the attending doctor?¡± Lin Lang asked the two bodyguards guarding the door.


    ¡°Mom, I¡¯m fine.¡± Huo Ce suppressed the chaos in his heart, ears, and eyes and said slowly.


    The doctor pushed the door open and entered. Ning Wan quietly stretched her legs.


    [Should I get up or not? Why didn¡¯t he get the bodyguards to throw me out?]


    Huo Ce¡¯s gaze landed on Ning Wan again. She was lowering her head to tidy up the corners of his blanket.


    ¡°Gu Miao? You¡¯re Huo Ce¡¯s attending doctor? Tell me, what¡¯s wrong with my son? My son has never been sick! He¡¯s never been sick since he was born. What¡¯s wrong with him? Huh? Tell me quickly, what¡¯s going on? I heard from his secretary that he fainted in his office? What¡¯s going on?¡± Lin Lang asked the doctor who pushed the door open. She was just short of grabbing the doctor¡¯s collar.


    [Oh? He fainted? Oh my god, it seems that the matter is very serious. This is really the best news of the year! Haha, even better news than Huo Yuan learning to eat by himself!]


    Huo Ce¡¯s gaze froze on Ning Wan¡¯s back. He was sure that these heart-wrenching words were from the heart of this ¡°sincere¡± woman who had cried until her eyes were red!


    ¡°Matriarch, don¡¯t be anxious. Mr. Huo is fine now. Of course, we still have to give him a further examination.¡± Gu Miao had always known Matriarch Huo¡¯s temper and quickly comforted her.


    ¡°B-but why did you put up so many machines if there¡¯s nothing serious? Does my husband have an incurable disease? Doctor, tell us the truth. Otherwise, we¡¯ll be even more worried!¡± Ning Wan asked weakly.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right. Gu Miao, you¡¯re not allowed to hide it from Auntie. You have to tell the truth!¡± Lin Lang immediately said.


    [That¡¯s right. Our family has the right to know. I have to know when my husband will die!]


    Huo Ce pursed his lips and looked at the thin back of the woman in front of him. He fell into self-doubt. Am I crazy? Or is she crazy?


    Gu Miao waved her hands repeatedly. ¡°Auntie, Auntie, Sister-in-law, listen to me, listen to me!¡±


    Lin Lang stopped talking and looked at Gu Miao eagerly.


    Ning Wan also took the opportunity to stand up and move closer to him.


    [Sigh, this doesn¡¯t make sense. Don¡¯t bodyguards throw me out every time? Now, I have to stay and feign civility.]


    Huo Ce stared at the woman¡¯s thin back and frowned.


    He hated this woman who cried at the drop of a hat. Moreover, she would make his mother cry with her. He was not afraid of anything in his life except for his crying mother. He was not the only one who was afraid. His father and brother were all afraid of her!


    Therefore, he would get the bodyguards to invite her out every time this woman was about to start or had already started to cry.


    She was his wife in name, so he would still give her some respect on the surface. Why did it become ¡°throwing her out¡± in her perspective?


    ¡°Auntie, Sister-in-law, Second Brother Huo is dizzy because of the lack of blood supply in his brain caused by fatigue. Don¡¯t worry, I even did a comprehensive physical examination on him. The results are not out yet, but there is definitely no problem.¡± Gu Miao quickly reported to the two noble Madam Huos.


    Lin Lang was overjoyed. Ning Wan copied it and gave him a happy expression.


    [Are you kidding me? Could it be a misdiagnosis? Could he be a quack? How can he be fine after fainting? Sigh, it¡¯s too disappointing.]


    Disappointing? Huo Ce raised his eyebrows.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Auntie. I won¡¯t let anything happen to Second Brother¡¯s body with me around.¡± Gu Miao promised repeatedly.


    Lin Lang held Gu Miao¡¯s hand and was overjoyed.


    Ning Wan quietened down, looking at the handsome young man in a white coat in front of her. She was fuming inside, not daring to let it show on the surface.

 Chapter 3

    ¡°Gu Miao!¡± Huo Ce called out and pointed at his IV drip.


    ¡°Coming.¡± Gu Miao quickly went forward to give Huo Ce an injection and put pressure on the injection site to stop the bleeding.


    ¡°Brother, do you see that? We can¡¯t let Auntie and Sister-in-law worry anymore. Health is the most important. You will never be able to earn all the money in the world!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right. Gu Miao is younger than you, yet he knows this principle. Look at you!¡± Lin Lang relaxed and started nagging.


    Ning Wan felt her brain jolt. She knew that this was a warning from the system. She had to activate her established persona.


    She blinked hard and tears welled up in her eyes. She leaned forward and said weakly and docilely, ¡°Hubby, do you feel uncomfortable anywhere else? Why don¡¯t you rest in the hospital for a few more days? I¡¯ll bring you food every day.¡±


    [Can you just stay in the hospital and wait for death obediently?]


    Huo Ce¡¯s gaze fell on the beautiful face of the woman in front of him.


    She was his wife, but this seemed to be the first time he looked at her seriously.


    Therefore, this face was quite unfamiliar.


    His Elder Brother asked him to marry her before he died. He did as he was told in order to fulfill his brother¡¯s last wish.


    She grew up in an orphanage and came from a poor background. Fortunately, the Huo family did not need to have a political marriage with an illustrious family. His Elder Brother had chosen a woman who loved him the most.


    Elder Brother said that she was the only woman among all the candidates who truly loved him and not his family background. He believed that she would definitely be able to accompany him until he died.


    Actually, Huo Ce did not care if there was a woman who loved him and would accompany him to die of old age, but his Elder Brother did. He had to let his Elder Brother leave in peace.


    He would not mistreat this woman either. He would give half of his wealth to her as a reward when he died in the future.


    Therefore, she became a decoration in the main residence. His mother and Huo Yuan liked her very much. That was even better. He just treated her as an expensive caregiver for them.


    That was all Ning Wan meant to Huo Ce before today.


    However, Huo Ce looked at Ning Wan¡¯s innocent face and could not help but fall into deep thought.


    Perhaps this woman isn¡¯t just a vase?


    He retracted his gaze and looked at Lin Lang. ¡°Mom, I want to go home and stay for a while.¡±


    ¡°Ah! That¡¯s great!¡± Lin Lang almost screamed.


    She pulled Ning Wan over. ¡°Wanwan, that¡¯s great. Huo Ce is going home to stay with us.¡±


    ¡°Son, that¡¯s right. You don¡¯t have to work hard anymore with the Huo family¡¯s current strength. You have to cherish your body and be loving with Wanwan. You have to give Huo Yuan a few more younger siblings. Riches can¡¯t compare to a thriving population! Son, Mom is so happy!¡± Lin Lang reached out to hug his son again.


    [Have a child with him? I¡¯d rather have a child with a monkey!]


    Huo Ce frowned and glanced at the woman who looked shy and infatuated. He was stunned for a moment.


    This voice, perhaps, was not what she was thinking? Was he too tired? Hallucinating, maybe?


    ¡°I remember that Mom likes to eat cakes from Similar Times the most. Coincidentally, there¡¯s one opposite the hospital. Why don¡¯t we buy a cake and go home?¡± Huo Ce suggested.


    ¡°Alright, alright! Wanwan, go pick a flavor that you like. Whatever my Wanwan likes will definitely be the best.¡± Lin Lang held his wife¡¯s hand and said kindly, not forgetting to wink at her.


    ¡°Okay, Mom.¡± Ning Wan replied shyly to her mother-in-law¡¯s hint.


    [I thank you, Mom. Don¡¯t create another opportunity, alright? It¡¯s just a cake. You want me, instead of the idle bodyguard, to run errands? Are you sure your son will take a second look at me if I buy a cake? My naive mother-in-law!]


    ¡°Mom, Hubby, I¡¯ll go buy some cake first. You guys pack your things first.¡± Ning Wan felt that this was a good choice. She did not have to stand there and ask about his well-being at least. Hence, she took her phone and left.


    Similar Times¡¯ cakes were famous throughout the city. Matriarch Huo, the Madam Lin Lang, would only eat cakes from this shop. Even a small child like Huo Yuan recognized only this brand.


    Ning Wan sighed constantly. It was just a cake. Why care about the brand? Rich people really think differently! Fortunately, she was still 100% patient with her mother-in-law and Little Huo Yuan.


    However, she saw Huo Ce helping Lin Lang into the car when she returned to the hospital with the cake.

 Chapter 4

    Lin Lang, however, remembered her as she got into the car. ¡°Aiya, Wanwan isn¡¯t back yet. Leave a car for her.¡±


    ¡°Got it, Mom.¡± He waved at his men before getting into the car.


    The Huo family¡¯s bodyguards and drivers got into the car and left.


    They did not wait for her at all!


    Ning Wan stood in the cold autumn wind, trembling and confused.


    She could not help but sigh. Madam Lin Lang had really forgotten about her daughter-in-law with her son around!


    Ning Wan looked at the cake box in her hand. In Huo Ce¡¯s eyes, she probably did not have as much of a presence as the nanny, Auntie Liu, who had served him since he was young. Therefore, she did not know whether he had forgotten that she was still there intentionally or not.


    Ning Wan¡¯s eyes darted around as she looked at the busy streets. It was such a rare opportunity to travel alone. Wouldn¡¯t she be a fool if she gave up?


    She looked at the elegant white dress on her body. Yes, she could not waste this treasure, right? She was dressed so elegantly and beautifully. She had to go shopping before returning today, she decided happily!


    At the Huo Family¡¯s main residence.


    The housekeeper, Auntie Liu, led the servants into two teams and warmly welcomed Huo Ce home.


    They were so excited that tears welled up in their eyes as they looked at Huo Ce, who had not returned to the main residence for more than half a year. ¡°Young Master, you¡¯re finally back!¡±


    ¡°Auntie Liu.¡± Huo Ce nodded slightly.


    ¡°Prepare more dishes that Huo Ce likes tonight. Hurry up and prepare fruits!¡± Lin Lang quickly instructed.


    Auntie Liu smiled and said, ¡°Madam, everything is ready.¡±


    After saying that, she looked behind everyone and asked curiously, ¡°Where¡¯s the Young Madam?¡±


    ¡°She went to Similar Times to buy cake. She¡¯ll be back soon.¡± Lin Lang replied.


    Aunt Liu nodded. This Young Madam was so sensible and would always be so considerate. Young Master was really lucky!


    She led the servants to bring the Matriarch and the Young Master back into the house.


    Huo Ce had not returned to the main residence for almost half a year. Firstly, he was indeed busy, and secondly, he found it annoying.


    Lin Lang was so happy that she did not stay idle for a moment. The return of her son made her feel energetic.


    Huo Ce sat on the sofa and drank the tea Aunt Liu sent over. He asked calmly, ¡°Aunt Liu, what does my mother usually do?¡±


    Auntie Liu smiled and said, ¡°Madam is very busy every day. Young Madam said that people have to have some interests and hobbies to be energetic. Their mood and health will be good as long as they have energy.¡±


    Huo Ce frowned. What she said made sense, but why was it the Young Madam who said it?


    Auntie Liu continued, ¡°Madam and Young Madam wake up early every morning and walk around the garden with Big Bei and Little Bei. Then they do yoga, eat breakfast, go for spas, do handicrafts, and tend to the flowers and plants. They continue all day long and are happy every day. Madam is quickly coaxed by Young Madam when she¡¯s down occasionally, thinking of the Old Master and Eldest Young Master.¡±


    ¡°Big Bei and Little Bei?¡± Huo Ce was extremely good at finding the main point from others¡¯ words.


    Auntie Liu, who was talking non-stop, was stunned for a moment. Her expression changed slightly, and she hurriedly said, ¡°Big Bei and Little Bei were two Border Collies that Young Madam bought for Madam. They¡¯re raised in the back garden.¡±


    ¡°She brought dogs into my house?¡± Huo Ce¡¯s voice rose slightly, full of authority.


    Aunt Liu¡¯s heart skipped a beat. She quickly said carefully, ¡°Young Master, those two puppies are very obedient. Madam and Young Madam have been raising them since two months ago. Erm, Madam, really likes them.¡±


    Huo Ce frowned.


    Everyone knew that he was a clean freak but that woman could actually encourage her mother to fool around with her?


    He stood up. ¡°Show me.¡±


    ¡°Alright, alright. They are in the back garden.¡± Auntie Liu quickly led the way.


    There were many expensive flowers in the Huo family¡¯s backyard. Some of them had been carefully maintained throughout the generations. Most people might not even see such expensive flowers in this garden throughout their entire lives. People with wealth and nobility were completely different.


    In such a place where one could easily step on a flower seed that cost hundreds of thousands, someone had circled a piece and made it into a kennel.


    Huo Ce¡¯s expression turned sour. ¡°Where are the original flowers and trees here?¡± He asked coldly.


    ¡°Oh, Young Madam got someone to transplant them to the southwest corner. She said that the flowers that were here previously liked the sun more. They should grow better there. Sure enough, everything was still alive after they¡¯re transplanted there. Moreover, they¡¯re growing happily now.¡± Auntie Liu quickly reported.


    Huo Ce¡¯s expression softened slightly.

 Chapter 5

    The kennel was very luxurious and could be considered a villa of the kennel world. It was also very clean and did not smell as bad as he had imagined.


    The two half-grown puppies had already begun to bark when they heard human voices. However, they wagged their tails in unison and let out soft snorts, as if they were acting cute when they saw Auntie Liu.


    Aunt Liu glanced at her Master, who did not look like he was in good humor, and gave orders to the two puppies, ¡°Big Bei, Little Bei, don¡¯t bark. Master is here to see you. Hurry! Sit properly!¡±


    The two puppies shook their heads and wagged their tails at Auntie Liu, but they did not listen to her instructions.


    Auntie Liu deliberately pulled a long face. ¡°Sit! Otherwise Young Madam will come back to teach you a lesson if you¡¯re disobedient!¡±


    It was unknown if it was a coincidence or if they really understood, but the two puppies retreated aggrievedly. They barely supported themselves with their front paws and sat down.


    Huo Ce raised his eyebrows.


    Auntie Liu pointed around and said, ¡°This is their bedroom. Big Bei lives on the first floor, and Little Bei lives on the second floor. That¡¯s their bathroom. They already know how to go to the bathroom themselves. They¡¯re really very smart.¡±


    Huo Ce looked around at the flowers and plants around him and turned to walk back. ¡°Send them away.¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡± Aunt Liu was stunned and looked at the back of her young master¡¯s head.


    ¡°My mother and Huo Yuan are allergic. Pets are not suitable for them,¡± Huo Ce said calmly.


    Aunt Liu was surprised. The dogs had been raised for more than two months and Madam and Young Master had no problems at all.


    Huo Ce had already walked away.


    He slowly observed and realized that there were changes of varying sizes in many parts of the house. This could not have been his mother¡¯s idea. His mother was not capable of such opinions.


    Then it must be because of that woman!


    She¡¯s quite capable eh, she actually dares to do so many small actions behind my back!


    On the other side, Ning Wan, who had finished her business, sneezed for no reason.


    Who is scolding me behind my back? Ning Wan rubbed her nose.


    She had just gone to the bank to deposit the income from her part-time work in the safe. The system ignored such savings.


    The system did not allow her to love the money from that man, but it did not stop her from loving the money she earned. It still had a little humanity.


    A breeze blew past and Ning Wan could not help but shrink her shoulders. She looked at the time and realized that it was about time. She could take a taxi back.


    She flipped through her pockets. Sh*t! She had been too greedy just now and had deposited all the cash into the safe, leaving her with only 30 yuan in her pockets. It would cost at least 70 to 80 yuan to take a taxi back to the Huo Family¡¯s main residence!


    This was bad.


    A motorbike zoomed past her and almost hit her.


    Ning Wan suddenly had an idea!


    She was the young madam of the Huo family. Did she have to spend her own money to return to the Huo family?


    She took out the ride-hailing app and entered a ride-hailing service directly. Then, she entered the number of the butler, Uncle Lin.


    Hehe, Uncle Lin did not know that she had once set up an automatic program on his phone.


    Ning Wan asked the car to stop about 2,000 meters away from the Huo family¡¯s villa.


    After getting out of the car, she stretched her ankles and began to march quickly with the huge cake box. She had to walk out a huge sweat before she reached home!


    She had to let everyone know that she had worked hard, walking back from the city just so that the entire family could eat a bite of Similar Times¡¯ cake!


    She was an extremely virtuous wife!


    The expected van slowly drove over from behind just as she reached the entrance of the Huo residence. The window rolled down and a young voice came. ¡°Little Aunt, why are you here? Did you buy me a cake?¡±


    The cheering voice made Ning Wan want to go forward and pinch his face. He was so heartless. He was even happier to see the cake than he was to see her!


    Ning Wan was in a sorry state. She immediately held the cake up when she saw Lin Lang looking like she was about to cry. ¡°Mom, let¡¯s quickly see if there has been any damage to the cake. I was very careful on the way back.¡±


    Lin Lang looked at Ning Wan and said belatedly, ¡°Aiya, silly child, you didn¡¯t walk back, did you?¡±


    ¡°Huo Ce! You asked Ning Wan to buy the cake but didn¡¯t leave the driver with her? Look at how tired she is. I was wondering why it took so long to bake the cake today. Huo Ce! Doesn¡¯t your conscience hurt?¡±


    Huo Ce looked up from his tablet and casually glanced at the woman who was in a sorry state.


    Ning Wan quickly said, ¡°Mom, it¡¯s not his fault! Don¡¯t be angry. I¡¯m just exercising. I can even lose weight this way. Let¡¯s see if I¡¯ve lost weight tomorrow if you don¡¯t believe me.¡±

 Chapter 6

    [Does he have something as precious as a conscience? What a joke!]


    Huo Ce¡¯s gaze landed on Ning Wan. That voice again. Huo Ce felt sure that he was not hallucinating! It was definitely this woman¡¯s heartfelt voice!


    He could hear her thoughts now!


    And this woman¡¯s thoughts were the complete opposite of what she said!


    Huo Ce¡¯s interest was suddenly piqued by her, his gaze could not help but fall on her face again. There seemed to be a heart that did not beat under such a good-looking appearance!


    ¡°Why do you need to lose weight? Look at how thin you¡¯ve become. You¡¯re not allowed to lose weight! Girls have to be plumper to look good! Besides, I¡¯m still waiting to hold my grandchild!¡± Lin Lang said angrily.


    Ning Wan blushed.


    ¡°Hurry up and go upstairs to change your clothes,¡± Lin Lang said as she glanced at her son, her hint very obvious.


    Ning Wan went upstairs shyly. Only then did she hear Huo Yuan stammer from behind. ¡°Little Uncle.¡±


    Ning Wan could not help but look backwards. The usually arrogant child was standing pitifully in front of Huo Ce, waiting to be pitied.


    Ning Wan could not help but shake her head.


    Since Huo Yuan was born in the Huo family and was the eldest grandson, it could be deduced that his reincarnation skills were really good. It was equivalent to being stuffed with a golden spoon at birth, right?


    But that was not the case.


    His mother died when he was born, and his father died when he was two years old. Therefore, Huo Ce adopted him under his name. The two of them might be father and son on paper, but they were actually uncle and nephew.


    How could a workaholic and money-making machine like Huo Ce know how to take care of children?


    He could give him nothing but money. He did not have any feelings either!


    Hence, he threw the little Huo Yuan to her mother, Lin Lang. Madam Lin Lang¡¯s two sons were raised by the wet nurse, so she only knew how to cry with her little grandson.


    Therefore, Huo Yuan was a child who lacked love. It was not until Ning Wan married into the family¡ª to be precise, it was not until Ning Wan transmigrated into the family¡ª that Huo Yuan really began to live the life of a normal child.


    However, there were some things that could not be replaced.


    For example, he had an extraordinary attachment to his Little Uncle, whom he barely saw twice a year. Ning Wan¡¯s understanding was that Huo Yuan lacked fatherly love and since his biological father could not give it to him, he yearned for his Little Uncle¡¯s love.


    Unfortunately, his Little Uncle was a block of wood. He had no feelings and did not know love.


    Ning Wan took a shower amidst her pity for Huo Yuan, opened the exaggeratedly large wardrobe, and casually took a white dress to change into.


    The headache she had just now was the damned system¡¯s warning to her. She would be punished severely if she did not correct her attitude when she was with Huo Ce.


    All kinds of white dresses were the clothes that Huo Ce had specified for her as Mrs. Huo. She treated them as work clothes and changed them so that he could see them!


    She heard Huo Ce explaining to Lin Lang and Huo Yuan while standing at the stairs.


    ¡°I found a tutor for Huo Yuan. He¡¯ll be on duty tomorrow. Huo Yuan, you have to learn from him. You can¡¯t just think about playing all day!¡±


    Huo Yuan lowered his head, feeling a little aggrieved. He nodded expectantly and said softly, ¡°I understand, Little Uncle.¡±


    Seeing this, Huo Ce reached out and touched his head. He said gently, ¡°I¡¯ll check your homework from time to time in the future.¡±


    Huo Yuan nodded slightly and suddenly raised his head. His eyes were bright as he looked at Huo Ce in surprise. ¡°Then will Little Uncle come back often?¡±


    Lin Lang had already pulled her grandson over before Huo Ce could speak. ¡°Of course. Your Little Uncle said that he¡¯s coming back to stay.¡±


    Huo Yuan was so happy that he did not know how to express himself. He saw Ning Wan on the stairs and said loudly, ¡°Little Aunt, Little Uncle is coming back to stay with us.¡±


    He shouted as he ran towards Ning Wan.


    Ning Wan quickly walked down the last two steps and reached out to grab Huo Yuan to avoid his face hitting the stairs.


    She sighed and put Huo Yuan down. She tidied his clothes and said gently, ¡°Why are you so rash again? Won¡¯t you have to go to the hospital now if you fell?¡±


    She reached out and pinched his little nose. She snorted. ¡°I think your nose is flattened.¡±


    Huo Yuan smiled shyly and held her hand. His excitement did not diminish. ¡°Little Aunt, Little Uncle is coming back to stay. We can see him more often in the future.¡±

 Chapter 7

    Ning Wan took a deep breath and adjusted her emotions. Then, she revealed a perfect gentle smile and said to Huo Ce, ¡°That¡¯s great.¡±


    [Sigh, the good days are over.]


    Huo Ce looked up at her and really could not understand. Was the lazy and disgusting words he heard really from the heart of this sweet-looking woman in front of him?


    ¡°What¡¯s good about it?¡± Huo Ce asked casually.


    ???


    Ning Wan was stunned.


    Was he¡­ Asking her?


    Ning Wan blinked and her mind raced. She stroked Huo Yuan¡¯s head and said gently, ¡°This way, Mom and Huo Yuan will be very happy. When they¡¯re in a good mood, their health will also improve.¡±


    Huo Ce raised his eyebrows.


    Ning Wan¡¯s heart skipped a beat and she hurriedly said, ¡°Our family will be lively if you stay at home.¡±


    [It¡¯s really like accompanying a tiger. When can I end this life?!]


    Huo Ce¡¯s eyes flashed.


    Huo Yuan pulled Ning Wan¡¯s hand and shook it. ¡°Little Aunt, let¡¯s eat the cake.¡±


    Lin Lang watched as the last dish was served and greeted them with a smile. ¡°Come and eat! Come and eat! We have everyone¡¯s favorite food today!¡±


    Ning Wan had the gentlest smile on her face as she pulled Huo Yuan to the dining table.


    Huo Yuan¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Wow, there¡¯s so much delicious food!¡±


    Then, he glanced at Huo Ce¡¯s face that was not smiling. He quickly tried his best to stop smiling and sit upright.


    [Huo Yuan, what do you like about him? Won¡¯t you have indigestion just because you eat with such a face?]


    Huo Ce, who was drinking soup, choked and coughed unprepared.


    Ning Wan quickly handed over a tissue with a worried expression. ¡°Hubby, are you alright?¡±


    This expression of concern did not match the voice just now!


    The meal was very pleasant¡ª Lin Lang and Huo Yuan were very happy.


    Ning Wan did not eat much. She only had eyes for Huo Ce, Huo Yuan, and Lin Lang. Ning Wan would be able to serve the corresponding dishes with the chopsticks at the right time as long as anyone¡¯s gaze landed on her.


    Huo Ce realized that Lin Lang and Huo Yuan¡¯s natural acceptance meant that this was how she usually took care of them.


    Moreover, Huo Ce realized that the voice that rang in his ears from time to time seemed to be targeting him. When Ning Wan faced Lin Lang and Huo Yuan, she would not complain.


    This made Huo Ce feel more or less at ease. He once again wondered if he was hallucinating.


    Elder Brother said that this woman loved him the most. Elder Brother should¡­ not be wrong about her.


    However, he really could not understand this woman.


    Ning Wan felt a chill down her spine. She realized that Huo Ce¡¯s gaze would land on her from time to time. This was something that had never happened in the past two years, and it made her feel very uneasy.


    As she habitually took care of everyone¡¯s meals, she reviewed her recent words and actions in her heart. She felt that there was nothing wrong with them. She was still as affectionate to Huo Ce as before. Why did Huo Ce look at her more than in the past two years?


    [Did his eyes cramp up today? Why does he keep looking at me?]


    If Huo Ce still had doubts before, he was now certain that this voice that appeared from time to time was the completely different woman in front of him.


    He slowly leaned back in his chair and looked at Ning Wan calmly.


    Ning Wan met his gaze and smiled gently. ¡°Hubby, are you done eating?¡±


    Before Huo Ce could reply, Lin Lang smiled and asked, ¡°How is it? Is our food still to your liking? Our Wanwan is the best at taking care of people.¡±


    Huo Ce nodded. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll try to come back every day.¡±


    He took in the disappointment in the woman¡¯s eyes and heard a low sigh.


    On the other hand, Huo Yuan¡¯s black grape-like eyes were sparkling with excitement and joy.


    Huo Ce said calmly, ¡°You¡¯ve taken good care of Huo Yuan. I found him a tutor and he¡¯ll officially be on duty tomorrow. Huo Yuan, you have to learn from the tutor. The Huo family will be yours in the future. You have to be capable enough to bear this burden.¡±


    Huo Yuan was still immersed in Huo Ce¡¯s excitement of ¡°trying to come back every day¡±. He nodded heavily and promised, ¡°Little Uncle, I will definitely study hard.¡±


    Huo Ce¡¯s gaze landed on Ning Wan again. She was distracted.


    Huo Ce suddenly felt that it was interesting. Deciding to return to the main residence for a while did not seem to be a bad decision.


    Lin Lang frowned and said, ¡°Our Huo Yuan is only five years old. What do you want him to learn? Isn¡¯t he too young?¡±


    After saying that, she pulled Ning Wan.


    Only then did Ning Wan come back to her senses. She could not follow her train of thought and said, ¡°Is the tutor going to stay here? Or will he come at a fixed time every day?¡±

 Chapter 8

    Huo Ce was a little surprised by her quick reaction and said calmly, ¡°He¡¯ll stay in our home. Don¡¯t we have a few days of holiday coming up? Let Huo Yuan and him get used to each other first.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll arrange it.¡± Ning Wan replied obediently.


    She looked up and received the dissatisfied grievances of Lin Lang and Huo Yuan. She felt a little apologetic and straightened her back to focus.


    She couldn¡¯t relax and forget her ¡°duties¡± just because her head didn¡¯t hurt.


    After dinner, Huo Ce went to the study to work while Lin Lang and Huo Yuan happily went to the garden to play with the dogs.


    Only then did Auntie Liu quietly approach Ning Wan and whisper, ¡°Young Madam, Young Master asked me to send Big Bei and Little Bei away!¡±


    ¡°Send them away?¡± Ning Wan was shocked.


    Auntie Liu nodded and said nervously, ¡°Yes, yes. Young Master said that Madam and Young Master have allergies and can¡¯t have pets at home. What should we do?¡±


    Ning Wan looked out of the window at the backyard. They were playing happily with the two dogs. ¡°Wait a moment. Go do something else first. Perhaps the Master will change his mind?¡±


    Auntie Liu clenched her fists and nodded, hoping that Ning Wan would work hard and convince Master.


    Ning Wan smiled bitterly. How could she have the ability to do that? She had to depend on her mother-in-law. If it really didn¡¯t work, she could only ¡®encourage¡¯ her mother-in-law.


    Huo Ce, who had returned to the study, was not working. Instead, he stood at the window and looked at his mother and little nephew in the garden downstairs, as well as the two dogs.


    This home had become a little different, but he could not tell what was different.


    He also discovered that he could not hear the voice if he was not with the woman.


    Knock, knock, knock. There was a knock on the door behind him.


    ¡°Come in!¡± He turned around and walked to the office chair to sit down.


    His assistant, Han Chi, walked in with the documents. ¡°President Huo, this is the contract that was just sent over. I need you to take a look.¡±


    ¡°OKay.¡± Huo Ce nodded.


    ¡°Is the report from Gu Miao out yet?¡± Huo Ce asked.


    ¡°It¡¯s out. I¡¯ve already sent it to your email. Doctor Gu said that there¡¯s no problem. Remember to rest more,¡± Han Chi replied truthfully.


    Huo Ce nodded and said casually, ¡°Find me a psychiatrist.¡±


    ???


    Han Chi was stunned for a moment. ¡°A psychiatrist?¡±


    ¡°Yes, find the best and most authoritative.¡± Huo Ce said.


    ¡°Yes!¡± Han Chi agreed instinctively.


    Ning Wan returned to her room and took off the expensive white dress under her. She heaved a sigh of relief and could not help but complain, ¡°What kind of taste is this? Why must I wear a white dress?¡±


    She slapped her mouth with that. She was already prepared to be tortured. Her legs went weak and she tripped on the carpet. Then, everything went black.


    When she regained consciousness, Ning Wan saw herself lying on the carpet in her underwear. She could not help but be shocked. She quickly got up and put on her usual sweater and pants.


    She felt a little dizzy. Could it be the aftereffects of being punished just now? She had never been in such a situation before, and she did not feel any lingering pain from being struck by lightning.


    What is going on?


    ¡°Hello?¡± A soft voice sounded in her mind.


    Ning Wan shuddered and instinctively looked around.


    This was her room. There was no one else but her.


    Could she be hallucinating?


    ¡°Hello, Beauty!¡± The voice sounded again.


    Ning Wan was so frightened that a chill ran down her spine. She pressed herself tightly against the wardrobe and asked in a trembling voice, ¡°Who is it?¡±


    The voice yawned a little. ¡°I¡¯m a newly implanted system.¡±


    ¡°System? Newly implanted?¡± Ning Wan subconsciously shivered. Was there another wave before it subsided?


    ¡°I have a system. How can I run a dual system? Won¡¯t it overload?¡± Ning Wan defended herself.


    Seriously, can¡¯t they cause trouble to someone else?


    How could she survive with two systems running?


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it won¡¯t,¡± the soft voice promised confidently.


    Ning Wan fell silent. After sorting out her thoughts, she probed, ¡°Then how are you going to control me?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m a very friendly system.¡± The small voice was very cute.


    As if I¡¯d believe you!


    Ning Wan believed that there would never be a free lunch in this world from the moment she was buried by the earthquake. There would only be traps.


    ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll change my question. What do you want me to do?¡± Ning Wan could not help but roll her eyes.

 Chapter 9

    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s like this. Something uncontrollable happened in our world, causing some chaos. Someone discovered that something was wrong here and took the opportunity to sneak in. They wanted to change the fates of the two protagonists, but that would never do. Therefore, your mission is to protect our protagonist. You can¡¯t let him be affected by others. You can¡¯t let someone with ulterior motives take advantage of the loophole and change his personality and fate.¡± The soft voice¡¯s logic was a little messy.


    Ning Wan rolled her eyes again. ¡°Stop! I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯m just an ordinary person. No, no, no. I¡¯m just an unlucky person. I don¡¯t have the ability to help others. I¡¯m not a savior! From the sound of your voice, you¡¯re still a little kid, right? Little kid, you¡¯ve found the wrong person. Please withdraw and find a suitable candidate again. Don¡¯t waste your time with me.¡±


    ¡°No, it has to be you!¡± The little kid was anxious.


    Ning Wan sighed. ¡°Can¡¯t you sense the existence of another system here?¡±


    ¡°I sensed it and I suppressed it!¡± The little kid answered very neatly.


    ¡°Huh?¡± Ning Wan was really surprised this time. ¡°You said that you suppressed it?¡± Ning Wan confirmed again.


    ¡°That¡¯s right! It¡¯s a pity that I don¡¯t have enough energy now and can¡¯t chase it out. However, it can¡¯t let you suffer the lightning punishment again at least with me around.¡± The little kid had a hint of an apology.


    Ning Wan could not help but be happy. She had really had enough of the threat of the lightning strike.


    ¡°But¡ª¡± The little kid dragged out its words. ¡°You¡¯ll die if you don¡¯t agree to my request. You won¡¯t be able to fulfill your dream of becoming a rich woman. No one can save you!¡±


    As expected, it was another trap. Ning Wan thought that she had left the wolf¡¯s den, but she had entered the tiger¡¯s den again.


    ¡°You, you, you, say it again. What do you want me to do?¡± She was a little angry.


    Even though this new system¡¯s gentle personality was better than the old one, it was probably not long after graduating from kindergarten. Its language expression and logical thinking were clearly not developed yet, and its narrative ability was not ordinarily weak.


    Ning Wan finally understood after spending a lot of effort. There was a malfunction in another rich novel causing many people to transmigrate due to some force majeure. They wanted to control the characters they liked, change the plot, break up the male and female protagonists, and pursue their own interests. Her mission was to stop all of this, protect the male and female protagonists, and let lovers unite to maintain peace in this world.


    Ning Wan finally sorted it out and could not help but sigh. ¡°But what has this got to do with me? I¡¯m not in your book!¡±


    She was also a transmigrator, okay? She was in a different novel from them!


    ¡°You¡¯re in our book! You were originally a supporting role in this book! You¡¯re our male lead¡¯s little aunt!¡± The little kid said before she could continue.


    ¡°Little¡­ Little Aunt?¡± Ning Wan was no stranger to this form of address. Huo Yuan called her little aunt about 200 times a day.


    ¡°That¡¯s right! Our male lead has no parents since he was young. It was his uncle and auntie who raised him. He did not have love even though he was born into a wealthy family. His personality was introverted and melancholic. He might go astray if he had met someone with ulterior motives before he grew up. You understand, it takes only one thought to become either a Buddha or a Demon!¡± The little child sighed softly.


    ¡°You even know about the idiom. Impressive,¡± Ning Wan teased.


    ¡°Our male lead and female lead are a match made in heaven. Those transmigrators are all bent on ruining this marriage. They don¡¯t have good intentions. This world will be doomed if these people who know the plot get to know our male lead and female lead first and destroy their relationship. Therefore, you, a golden supporting role, must take on the heavy responsibility of saving this world!¡± The little kid¡¯s tone was solemn and firm. It would probably be clenching its fist tightly right now if it had one!


    ¡°Wait, wait! You said that your male lead has no parents since he was young? His Uncle and Aunt raised him? He does not have love even though he was born into a rich family?¡± Ning Wan was suspicious.


    ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± was the child¡¯s reply to every question that Ning Wan asked.


    ¡°Why does it sound so much like our Huo Yuan?¡± Ning Wan muttered.

 Chapter 10

    ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± The little kid replied again.


    Ning Wan was speechless.


    ¡°It¡¯s Huo Yuan!¡± The child felt relieved when it saw that Ning Wan had finally understood.


    ¡°Huo Yuan? You said that the person I want to protect is Huo Yuan?¡± Ning Wan confirmed again.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right!¡± If the little kid had a head, it would probably have nodded it off.


    Ning Wan was stunned. What a magical encounter!


    This functional relationship could even be seen through this book. This X was not X, but another X!


    ¡°How about it? You agree, right? I¡¯m not lying to you. I won¡¯t suppress that system if you don¡¯t agree. You¡¯ll die. You won¡¯t be a rich woman and won¡¯t be able to realize your dreams. But if you agree to do a mission with me, you will be one of us. I¡¯ll protect you!¡±


    This kid was really shameless!


    ¡°Then let me ask you a question.¡± Ning Wan slowly regained her composure.


    ¡°Tell me, tell me!¡± The little kid was excited.


    ¡°Do I still need to please Huo Ce if I agree to it?¡± This question was very important to Ning Wan.


    ¡°Huh?¡± The child did not understand.


    Ning Wan simply said, ¡°My original system asked me to be obedient to Huo Ce. If I don¡¯t do it well, it will punish me with lightning. You said that you suppressed that system. Does that mean that I don¡¯t have to be so obedient to Huo Ce anymore?¡±


    Perhaps Ning Wan was too tactful, the child did not say anything for awhile.


    Ning Wan was nervous. She was too afraid of the sudden lightning punishment, so she did not dare to explain in detail.


    ¡°In any case, it can¡¯t torture you anymore with me around! I don¡¯t understand anything else! If you agree to form an alliance with me, I can kick that system out when I become stronger.¡± The little kid was very frank.


    ¡°Alright! Deal!¡± The system did not understand, but Ning Wan did. What was there to be afraid of as long as she could not be punished?


    It was no problem to protect Huo Yuan. She had been taking care of and protecting him every day anyway! It had been two years!


    ¡°By the way, how should I address you?¡± Ning Wan asked her new ally.


    ¡°Well¡ª¡± The little kid squirmed.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have a name yet.¡± This small voice was really cute.


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll give you one. Let¡¯s call it Little Glutinous Rice!¡± Ning Wan felt that this name matched its voice quite well.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that food?¡± Little Glutinous Rice didn¡¯t seem too happy with its name.


    ¡°It¡¯s very delicious. Everyone loves it.¡± Ning Wan made up her mind.


    ¡°Little Aunt, Little Aunt!¡± Huo Yuan knocked on her door from outside.


    Ning Wan opened the door and asked with a smile, ¡°Are you done walking Big Bei and Little Bei?¡±


    ¡°Mhm!¡± Huo Yuan nodded and made his way into the room.


    Ning Wan closed the door and looked at Huo Yuan. ¡°Do you have something to say to me?¡±


    Huo Yuan climbed onto the sofa. His short legs were still not enough to reach the floor. He swayed leisurely and twisted his hands together as he looked at Ning Wan.


    He looked like his father, and of course, he looked like Huo Ce. The Huo family¡¯s genes were very strong.


    Huo Yuan was not as cold as Huo Ce. He was a soft and warm man.


    However, his brows were deeply furrowed at this moment. He looked at Ning Wan pitifully. ¡°Little Aunt, I¡¯m a little nervous.¡±


    Ning Wan could not help but laugh.


    Huo Ce valued his only nephew very much. as the only male heir of the Huo family. Huo Ce would send the moon over if Huo Yuan wanted the stars. He had never lacked anything materially.


    The little Huo Yuan had always treated money like dirt. He only liked one thing¡ªlove.


    However, his omnipotent uncle could not give him such a thing.


    Human nature was interlinked. What one could not obtain would always be what one wanted the most.


    What Huo Yuan wanted was his uncle¡¯s love.


    ¡°Let me guess. Are you afraid that Uncle won¡¯t like you if you don¡¯t learn well from your tutor?¡± Ning Wan sat down beside him and said softly.


    Huo Yuan¡¯s eyes lit up and he reached out to hug her arm. ¡°Little Aunt, what should I do?¡±


    Ning Wan had guessed correctly.


    Ning Wan¡¯s heart softened looking at the little guy in front of her. She was willing to protect Huo Yuan. This mission was much easier and happier than being Huo Ce¡¯s bootlicker.


    ¡°Huo Yuan, don¡¯t worry too much about what hasn¡¯t happened. We have to learn to judge and adapt to the situation, understand?¡± Ning Wan pinched Huo Yuan¡¯s nose.


    Huo Yuan could not understand.


    ¡°Now, take a shower and go to bed. Have a good sleep. Rest well and see tomorrow¡¯s teacher. Whether he can teach you or not depends on his standards! Let¡¯s act according to the situation tomorrow, okay?¡± Ning Wan smiled and said.


    Even though Huo Yuan still did not know what to do tomorrow, he immediately felt relieved when he saw his aunt¡¯s expression.


    Huo Ce, who was outside the door, could not help but be stunned.

 Chapter 11

    His Elder Brother did not choose a wife for him on the premise of his family background and personal ability back then. This was because the Huo family did not need a marriage of equal social status or for the Young Madam of the Huo family to appear in public. Therefore, the only condition was to truly love her husband.


    He agreed since Elder Brother had chosen Ning Wan. He was not interested in love anyway. Getting a wife was just a mission to him.


    However, this woman was quite annoying.


    It was already the limit for him to give her status, but she clearly did not think so.


    She simply wanted to tell the world how much she loved him.


    After her torment, all the employees below his office in the Huo Corporation were men. Any suitable lady from a respectable family whom he had dealings with or was interested in him would be warned by Ning Wan as Young Madam Huo.


    He finally couldn¡¯t take it anymore and locked her in the main residence so that she could live with her mother and nephew.


    In his eyes, she was an ignorant, jealous, unreasonable, and stupid woman.


    His tolerance stemmed from Elder Brother¡¯s last wish and also because he did not want to trouble himself. If the position of the Huo family¡¯s Young Madam was empty, he would have more worries.


    However, his impression of her had changed today.


    Huo Ce was here to look for Huo Yuan, but he gently put down his hand that was about to knock on the door. Some things and some people needed to be observed carefully.


    Chi Nan stood in front of the dressing mirror and sized up this body carefully, feeling very satisfied.


    He transmigrated through a book.


    Before this, he was a professional freeloader who relied on his good looks.


    Originally, he had spent a lot of effort to rely on an empty rich woman whose husband was not at home all year round. He was discovered by her husband who got someone to hunt him down unexpectedly, because he spent too much money. He missed his footing and fell into the rich woman¡¯s swimming pool in a panic. In the end, he transmigrated into a novel that the rich woman was reading.


    He had roughly read this novel once when he was coaxing the rich woman. He knew that this Chi Nan had an emotional entanglement with the empty and lonely Young Madam because he was tutoring the young master of a wealthy family. He was in love with her to the point of death. Back then, he had scoffed at it.


    What was love? With such a good opportunity, why didn¡¯t he hurry up and take down that rich young woman and become the young master¡¯s stepfather? From then on, he would reach the peak of his life. What a comfortable life! Why couldn¡¯t he grasp it?


    Therefore, when he found out that he had transmigrated into Chi Nan¡¯s body, he was extremely excited and immediately made plans for his new identity.


    The Huo Corporation¡¯s engagement letter was delivered to him on time exactly like how it was written in the book.


    Today, he will officially become the tutor of the young master of the Huo family. This would be his first step to ascending the ladder. He was about to see his fated one in his life!


    The butler, Uncle Lin, led Chi Nan to Ning Wan.


    Ning Wan sized him up calmly. Han Chi had already shown him his resume this morning. He was already a doctorate at the age of 24. He had been a star student since he was young. He entered the junior class in university and climbed his way here.


    Ning Wan had always respected people who studied well.


    However, she could not help but take a few more glances when she saw that the person who came was a handsome man. No one could resist good looks after all.


    ¡°Xiao He, let Young Master come down.¡± Ning Wan instructed the maid standing beside her.


    ¡°Teacher Chi, please take a seat and have some tea,¡± Ning Wan said politely.


    Chi Nan suppressed the shock and ecstasy in his heart and sat elegantly opposite Ning Wan. He reached out and pressed his wildly beating heart.


    He did not know that this little rich woman from the original book was so beautiful. This was a huge surprise.


    For freeloaders like them, they only looked at women¡¯s money and did not care about their looks.


    This was because they knew that this world was fair. Money and looks often did not come together. Nothing mattered after turning off the lights anyway. Money was the most important after all.


    However, he had picked up a treasure this time. Even though this gentle and pampered rich woman was wearing a sports sweater suit, it could not hide her peerless beauty.


    ¡°Teacher Chi, do you understand our Huo Yuan¡¯s situation now?¡± Ning Wan asked politely.


    Huo Yuan was a little repulsed by the matter of the tutor last night. She needed to make sure.


    As for the person who should really make sure, he clearly felt that money talks. He felt that he would be fine as long as he spent enough money and found someone with an outstanding educational background.

 Chapter 12

    Ning Wan could not be bothered to argue with such a person. There was nothing to reason with Huo Ce. She might as well take up the matter personally!


    Chi Nan smiled very reservedly. ¡°President Huo only told me that Young Master is five years old this year and is studying in kindergarten. I want to understand the Young Master¡¯s situation today before formulating an exclusive teaching plan. After all, we have to teach according to his aptitude.¡±


    Ning Wan nodded. What he said made sense.


    ¡°May I ask if Miss is the Young Master¡¯s¡­ Elder Sister?¡± Chi Nan pushed his glasses up his nose bridge and smiled with his peach blossom eyes.


    ¡°This is our Young Madam!¡± Xiao He led Huo Yuan down and rushed to answer.


    Chi Nan was deliberately surprised. ¡°Young Madam? Gosh! I thought you were the Young Master¡¯s sister. How rude! I didn¡¯t expect Young Madam to be so young and already a five-year-old child¡¯s mother.¡±


    Chi Nan secretly observed Ning Wan as he expressed his apology. From the looks of it, she was 20 years old at most. She would definitely be unhappy or sad to be recognized as the child¡¯s mother, right? This way, he would have a chance to apologize further and comfort her.


    Ning Wan smiled faintly and reached out to pull Huo Yuan over unexpectedly. She pointed at Chi Nan. ¡°This Mr. Chi Nan is your Tutor.¡±


    Huo Yuan bowed solemnly. ¡°Hello, Teacher Chi!¡±


    ¡°Hello! Young Master Huo.¡± Chi Nan immediately smiled.


    Ning Wan frowned. ¡°Teacher Chi, you¡¯re Huo Yuan¡¯s teacher. Just call him by his name. Teachers take precedence.¡±


    Chi Nan immediately put on a very admiring expression. ¡°Yes! Young Madam, thank you for your respect.¡±


    Ning Wan patted Huo Yuan¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Please take a look at your classroom. Let me know if you find anything that isn¡¯t appropriate and come find me after class.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Aunt!¡± Huo Yuan agreed respectfully.


    Chi Nan could not help but be secretly shocked. Why was this different from the original book? Didn¡¯t it say that Young Master Huo treated this stepmother very badly? Why did he seem to listen to her?


    Wasn¡¯t this young madam who wasn¡¯t doted on by her husband very depressed in the original book? Why did it seem like all the servants in the room were very respectful to her? It seemed like she had a lot of say?


    In the original book, it was precisely because this Young Madam¡¯s fortuitous encounter was bad that Chi Nan had the chance to take advantage of it and capture her heart. This angered her husband to death and made her the richest widow. At the same time, he became this rich young master¡¯s new stepfather.


    This plot seemed a little different.


    Chi Nan took a deep breath and comforted himself. Books were books after all. It was reality now, so it was normal for there to be some discrepancies. After all, books were not written by the day, but his days passed day by day.


    He had just entered the house. He had to understand further to know what was going on! Don¡¯t be anxious, don¡¯t be anxious.


    Chi Nan comforted himself secretly.


    Huo Yuan looked up and said in a childish voice, ¡°Teacher Chi, please follow me.¡±


    Ning Wan stood up and touched his head, looking at him with certainty and encouragement.


    After Chi Nan walked up the stairs, he couldn¡¯t help but turn around to look. He thought that Ning Wan was staring at his back. In the original book, Chi Nan and Young Madam Huo fell in love when he turned back to glance at her.


    However, Ning Wan had already turned around and left.


    Chi Nan¡¯s heart could not help but be in a mess.


    Ning Wan returned to her room and plunged into her big bed. Ning Wan did not dare to sleep in and wake up too late because Huo Ce came back to stay last night. She also had to wait for Huo Ce¡¯s tutor, so Ning Wan had been enduring her sleepiness.


    She could finally catch up on her sleep.


    She suddenly thought of a problem just as she was about to fall asleep.


    ¡°Little Glutinous Rice, are you there?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m here.¡± Little Glutinous Rice¡¯s voice was also a little groggy.


    Ning Wan even suspected that this little fellow was preparing to catch up on sleep like her.


    ¡°How can I determine if the people around Huo Yuan are transmigrators?¡± Ning Wan asked the question in her heart.


    ¡°Sixth sense.¡± Little Glutinous Rice hesitated for a moment and gave her two words.


    ¡°Sixth sense? Are you kidding? How do I get this sixth sense?¡± Ning Wan really wanted to strangle the little person in her mind.


    ¡°J-just feel it!¡± Little Glutinous Rice said innocently.


    Ning Wan sighed. Wasn¡¯t this just whistling in the wind? She was really speechless.


    ¡°Then do you feel that this tutor called Chi Nan transmigrated here today?¡± Ning Wan could only change her question.

 Chapter 13

    ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Little Glutinous Rice¡¯s answer was firm.


    Ning Wan almost choked to death.


    ¡°Can¡¯t you take some responsibility? You can¡¯t even differentiate between good and bad as a system. How do you think you can protect Huo Yuan?¡± Ning Wan said angrily.


    ¡°That¡¯s why I asked you to complete this mission!¡± Little Glutinous Rice did not feel guilty at all.


    Ning Wan gritted her teeth.


    ¡°Well then, do you think there¡¯s anything wrong with this Tutor?¡± Little Glutinous Rice finally realized that it had gone overboard, so it raised a question to discuss.


    Ning Wan turned around and lay on the pillow. ¡°I think he¡¯s far more interested in me than in Huo Yuan!¡±


    Ning Wan had this intuition as a woman.


    ¡°Oh, I see! I think he might be a book transmigrator!¡± Little Glutinous Rice said.


    ¡°What do you mean? Is it your intuition?¡± Ning Wan asked lazily.


    ¡°Think about it. Let¡¯s assume that he¡¯s interested in you and pursues you. Wouldn¡¯t a woman without a husband¡¯s love be easily bewitched by him? Then, the two of you would get together, murder your husband and he would become Huo Yuan¡¯s stepfather. Wouldn¡¯t that change Huo Yuan¡¯s life? No, I¡¯m feeling more and more that he¡¯s a transmigrator!¡± Little Glutinous Rice¡¯s tone gradually became firm.


    Ning Wan was so angry that she laughed. ¡°Are you delusional about being persecuted? Can you tell me how you deduced that he and I would harm my husband and made him become Huo Yuan¡¯s stepfather?¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that he¡¯s far more interested in you than in Huo Yuan?¡± Little Glutinous Rice argued.


    ¡°But you can¡¯t deduce that I want to conspire with him to murder someone, right? Besides, I¡¯m not interested in him at all. I am not bewitched by him!¡± Ning Wan was speechless.


    Little Glutinous Rice sighed. ¡°You don¡¯t know. After the barrier in our world went wrong, the magnetic field was affected by those with ill intentions and deduced many versions. Therefore, I can¡¯t sense what kind of script the different book transmigrators obtained. They were all oriented according to their respective intentions, so I really can¡¯t tell.¡±


    Ning Wan understood.


    ¡°Understood. Then are we countering every move now? I should treat everyone who approaches Huo Yuan as an imaginary enemy and carefully investigate them to ensure that they are harmless to Huo Yuan, right?¡±


    ¡°Yes, yes. I told you I didn¡¯t find the wrong person, right? Only an intelligent person like you can protect our male lead!¡± Little Glutinous Rice praised Ning Wan generously.


    Ning Wan was amused. ¡°Alright, there¡¯s no need to curry favor me. I¡¯m not Little Huo Yuan!¡±


    Little Glutinous Rice chuckled.


    Ning Wan closed her eyes and sighed. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s observe again. I want to sleep for a while.¡±


    Little Glutinous Rice knew that it was in the wrong and did not dare to disturb her anymore.


    After a long while, Ning Wan suddenly said, ¡°Can I kill him if we confirm that he¡¯s up to no good?¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Ning Wan felt that the immature system probably shivered.


    ¡°Well, we can¡¯t kill people. W-we are law-abiding citizens. Our male lead is the future business overlord. He¡¯s an all-powerful figure. How can he have a bad record? You can¡¯t have it either as his guardian.¡± Little Glutinous Rice went from stammering to being righteous.


    Ning Wan sneered disapprovingly. ¡°Alright! Don¡¯t be nervous. I won¡¯t if I can¡¯t. Can¡¯t I hire someone else to do it if I can¡¯t do it myself? Don¡¯t worry, I can¡¯t scheme against that big boss but it doesn¡¯t mean that I can¡¯t do it with others!¡±


    ¡°Yes, yes, yes. Let¡¯s get someone else to do it for us.¡± Little Glutinous Rice was glad that this collaborator was no longer conflicted about doing the deed herself.


    At this moment, Chi Nan did not know that one of the women in this family was sharpening her knife.


    He followed Huo Yuan around the classroom that the butler had prepared for them. He was once again convinced by money. How good was it to be rich!


    It was just a classroom for a child¡¯s cultural class yet it was decorated with everything¡ª From books to teaching tools, from the sofa, tables, and chairs to Lego toys that were casually thrown away. It all revealed the wealth of this family!


    It didn¡¯t matter. One day, these would all belong to him!


    Chi Nan secretly cheered himself on. After witnessing such a scene, he became even more determined to obtain it all.

 Chapter 14

    Chi Nan¡¯s smile couldn¡¯t help but become even more amiable, and his tone became even gentler looking at the young master in front of him, who seemed to be made of gold. ¡°Little¡­ Little Huo Yuan, what subjects have you studied before?¡±


    He swallowed the words ¡°Young Master¡± that he had blurted out and obediently called Huo Yuan¡¯s name.


    Huo Yuan did not mind. He sat on the small chair seriously and shook his head. ¡°I¡¯ve never learned anything.¡±


    Chi Nan could not help but feel secretly happy. This was equivalent to putting a piece of white paper in front of him. He could model him however he wanted. That book was really not lying to him!


    He had grown up with him and would do whatever he was taught. He would have the final say on what kind of worldview he wanted him to form. It would be equivalent to assisting a little puppet emperor if he gave him love and protection that no one else could compare to!


    At that time, the little Emperor¡¯s empire would be his, and the young and beautiful adoptive mother of the little Emperor would also be his!


    What a winner in life!


    Chi Nan could not help but be filled with hope for the future and began to rub his palms together gleefully.


    Thankfully, the original owner¡¯s body had worked hard to learn since he was young. His knowledge was profound enough to teach this kindergarten child!


    Chi Nan really wanted to laugh out loud to express his thoughts if not for the fact that the little kid was still in front of him and that he was worried that there might be surveillance cameras everywhere!


    Chi Nan had already completed a teaching plan when the servant, Xiao He, knocked on the door and invited them to lunch.


    He reached out and carried Huo Yuan down from the chair. He said gently, ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll stop here in the morning. We¡¯ll continue in the afternoon.¡±


    Huo Yuan held Chi Nan¡¯s hand obediently to the cafeteria.


    Chi Nan looked down at his small head, feeling a sense of accomplishment.


    At this moment, Lin Lang was holding Ning Wan¡¯s hand and complaining, ¡°Why are you losing weight? You¡¯re not fat at all. I think you need to gain weight! Wanwan, girls can¡¯t be too thin. If you¡¯re too thin, you won¡¯t look good and you won¡¯t be healthy! It¡¯s not easy to get pregnant if you¡¯re too thin!¡±


    Ning Wan was a little embarrassed. ¡°Aiya, Mom, what are you talking about?¡±


    Lin Lang said angrily, ¡°Don¡¯t you understand what I¡¯m saying?! You have to eat well and hurry up to have a child with Huo Ce!¡±


    Ning Wan was helpless. ¡°Mom, isn¡¯t it enough that you have Huo Yuan?!¡±


    ¡°Of course not! Which Grandma doesn¡¯t want more grandchildren! Of course, the more the better?¡±


    Lin Lang glared at her.


    Ning Wan almost choked on her own saliva.


    Lin Lang leaned closer to Ning Wan and lowered his voice. ¡°Did that brat sleep in the study again last night?¡±


    Ning Wan nodded shyly.


    Lin Lang said hatefully, ¡°Just you wait. If you push me too far, I¡¯ll throw the bed in his study out!¡±


    Ning Wan hurriedly grabbed Lin Lang¡¯s hand and shook it. ¡°Mom, we¡¯re still young. There¡¯s no hurry to have a child. Huo Yuan is still young. Let¡¯s spend more time with him first. We¡¯ll talk about it when he¡¯s in primary school.¡±


    Lin Lang wanted to say something.


    Ning Wan hurriedly said, ¡°Huo Yuan is so pitiful. We have to give him double the love and make him the most outstanding person. Only then will we be worthy of Elder Brother¡¯s entrustment, right?¡±


    Lin Lang immediately diverted her attention and patted Ning Wan¡¯s hand with a sad expression at the mention of her eldest son. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s our Huo family¡¯s fortune to have a daughter-in-law like you!¡±


    Chi Nan, who had just come downstairs, heard this.


    He could not help but feel puzzled. In the original book, Young Madam Huo was very disliked by her in-laws, which was why she became a resentful woman. He chose to work on the Young Madam Huo because of this.


    Why is Matriarch Huo so good to her?


    ¡°Grandma, Young Aunt, class is over.¡± Huo Yuan broke free from Chi Nan¡¯s hand and ran towards them happily.


    The two women immediately smiled. Lin Lang held her grandson¡¯s hand and asked questions.


    Ning Wan said very politely, ¡°Teacher Chi, you¡¯ve worked hard.¡± Then, she introduced Chi Nan to Lin Lang.


    Only then did Chi Nan see her face. He couldn¡¯t help but be secretly shocked. This Madam Huo should be over 50 years old, right? Why did she look so young? Moreover, her beauty was not inferior to her daughter-in-law¡¯s. The Huo family actually had two rich women!


    This discovery surprised and delighted Chi Nan.


    Lin Lang smiled warmly. ¡°Teacher Chi is so young. You¡¯re a handsome young man!¡±

 Chapter 15

    Chi Nan revealed a shy smile appropriately. ¡°Hello, Madam Huo!¡± He couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Madam Huo, you¡¯re so young and beautiful!¡±


    Lin Lang did not mind and smiled. ¡°Aiyo, this young man has a sweet tongue!¡±


    She turned around and looked at Ning Wan, smiling as she said, ¡°Everyone says that nerds are nerds. I thought that everyone who reads a PhD would be a little too studious. I didn¡¯t expect Teacher Chi to be so good at talking!¡±


    Ning Wan¡¯s heart skipped a beat and she could not help but look at Chi Nan again. Chi Nan threw her a gentle and loving look at the right time.


    Ning Wan secretly stroked the goosebumps on her arms and became certain.


    After lunch, Lin Lang and Huo Yuan needed an afternoon nap, so Chi Nan had some free time. He politely asked the servants for their permission and walked to the back garden.


    Ning Wan was now in high spirits, tending to her flowers and plants as she had caught up on sleep in the morning. Chi Nan looked at her beautiful profile and could not help but be fascinated.


    He calmed down and watched as Ning Wan carefully watered a flower. He felt pity for her.


    ¡°Miss Ning, it¡¯s really heartbreaking to see you being so careful. I know that you must have been instilled with the theory that there¡¯s no one you can¡¯t fight for your life with since you were young, but I want to tell you that your life is up to you and not the heavens. You must not be willing to be imprisoned in this small space. You must fight for your freedom. You deserve a better life!¡± Chi Nan¡¯s tone was low and filled with regret.


    Ning Wan was stunned. She straightened her back and looked at Chi Nan in confusion.


    Chi Nan looked at Ning Wan sincerely and reached out to take the spray bottle from her hand.


    Ning Wan subconsciously retracted her hand and took a step back.


    Chi Nan took this action as Ning Wan being shy and immediately smiled broadly. ¡°Let me help you.¡±


    Ning Wan took another step back and said calmly, ¡°Teacher Chi, do you know this flower?¡±


    Chi Nan said casually, ¡°I¡¯m only interested in people. I don¡¯t have any feelings for flowers.¡±


    This double meaning made Ning Wan laugh instead of being angry. ¡°Teacher Chi, your words are shallow. This is called the Morning Orchid Grass. It was flown over from the Netherlands. They can only come out to bask in the sun at this time every day and I can only water it at this time. Moreover, I can only water carefully around it without touching the flower roots. Otherwise, the flower roots will rot.¡±


    Chi Nan glanced at the inconspicuous green plant and said with heartache, ¡°It¡¯s just a flower no matter what. How is it worth you tending to it yourself? How can your hand be used to water the flowers?¡±


    Ning Wan smiled and looked at Chi Nan. ¡°Of course it¡¯s worth it. This is worth 2.3 million yuan, before considering the greenhouse specially built for it.¡±


    Chi Nan¡¯s breathing stopped and he felt his heart bleed. The workings of the brains of rich people are indeed abnormal!


    Ning Wan took in the expression on his face that he could not hide in time and sneered. ¡°Any flower in this garden is about the same as Teacher Chi¡¯s annual salary. Therefore, it makes sense for me to be so careful, right?¡±


    Ning Wan picked up the small water bottle, the 2.3 million yuan, and left leisurely, leaving Chi Nan, who could not react in time, behind.


    Chi Nan was stunned on the spot, regretting his rashness. This also strengthened his determination to achieve his goal.


    Ning Wan immediately called out to Little Glutinous Rice after returning to the room. ¡°There¡¯s something wrong with that Chi Nan. I feel that he¡¯s up to no good!¡±


    Little Glutinous Rice hurriedly said, ¡°Yes, yes. We have to chase him away as soon as possible. We can¡¯t let him affect Huo Yuan.¡±


    Ning Wan frowned. ¡°This matter isn¡¯t so easy to handle. He¡¯s Huo Ce¡¯s chosen tutor. I think Huo Ce must have made detailed background checks on him. He won¡¯t be chosen if there¡¯s anything inappropriate and he¡¯s fired without a foolproof reason now? I don¡¯t have the right to speak with Huo Ce.¡±


    Little Glutinous Rice couldn¡¯t help but feel anxious. ¡°You have to think of a way. You can¡¯t keep him anymore.¡±


    Ning Wan rolled her eyes. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that we can¡¯t kill him directly?¡±


    Little Glutinous Rice shut up.


    Ning Wan could not help but laugh. It was an immature system after all!


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we can¡¯t attack directly. We¡¯ll kill with a borrowed knife!¡±


    The class Chi Nan had arranged for Huo Yuan in the afternoon was Chinese chess. Huo Yuan learned things very quickly. He could already think independently after explaining the basic rules and practicing a few times.


    At this moment, a melodious piano tune sounded.


    Chi Nan listened and there was an indescribable faint sadness in the tune.


    ¡°Who¡¯s playing the piano?¡± Chi Nan asked Huo Yuan.


    Huo Yuan listened. ¡°My Grandma.¡±


    Chi Nan raised his eyebrows slightly.


    There was no progress at Ning Wan¡¯s place at noon. He still felt a little embarrassed even though he was not discouraged.

 Chapter 16

    ¡°In this situation, why don¡¯t you consider how to counterattack and carry out the next step? Consider it today¡¯s homework. We¡¯ll discuss it in class tomorrow.¡± He said to Huo Yuan.


    Huo Yuan nodded. ¡°Okay.¡±


    Chi Nan tried his best to relax and said, ¡°Then study it first. I¡¯ll go out and take a breather.¡±


    Huo Yuan said without looking up, ¡°Goodbye, Teacher.¡±


    Chi Nan followed the sound of the piano. The piano room was at the innermost side of the first floor. Madam Lin Lang was wearing a light blue dress in front of a white grand piano. She was dignified and elegant, making Chi Nan, a veteran in love, sigh in admiration.


    At the end of the song, Lin Lang slowly lowered his hand.


    Clap, clap, clap. Chi Nan clapped and slowly walked in. His footsteps were steady as he tried his best to walk out of the most gentlemanly mood.


    ¡°Teacher Chi?¡± Lin Lang looked back at him in confusion.


    Chi Nan stood in front of the zither and said excitedly, ¡°I really didn¡¯t expect to hear such beautiful and moving music in my lifetime. Madam Huo, I didn¡¯t expect you to play the piano so well.¡±


    Lin Lang was a little embarrassed. ¡°Teacher Chi, can you play the piano too?¡±


    Chi Nan sighed softly. ¡°I¡¯ve always been interested in the piano. It¡¯s a pity that I never had the chance to learn it.¡±


    His eyes suddenly lit up. ¡°I wonder if Madam Huo is willing to take in a disciple?¡±


    Lin Lang was happy but a little embarrassed. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t dare to be your teacher. If you¡¯re interested, I can give you some pointers.¡±


    Chi Nan was excited. ¡°Really? Then, I¡¯m too honored. I didn¡¯t expect to have such a fortuitous encounter. I¡¯m so happy. Madam Huo, thank you!¡±


    Lin Lang had a good impression of this refined and handsome young man. She immediately asked him to sit down beside her and began to explain to him.


    Ning Wan took in everything from the opposite window. She raised her hand and looked at her watch. It was just in time. She turned around and went to the kitchen.


    As soon as Huo Ce entered, he heard the incoherent sound of the piano. It was an extremely simple song, ¡°Old MacDonald¡±. Even Huo Yuan would be disdained to play such a simple tune. This level of proficiency was definitely a beginner.


    Could it be that that woman was learning to play the piano?


    Xiao He came up to take Huo Ce¡¯s coat. ¡°Young Master, you¡¯re back?¡±


    ¡°Yes, where did everyone go?¡± Huo Ce asked in a low voice.


    ¡°Oh, Young Madam and Auntie Liu are preparing dinner in the kitchen. Young Master is doing his homework in the study, and Madam is in the piano room,¡± Xiao He replied nimbly.


    Huo Ce did not say anything and walked towards the piano room. When he passed by the kitchen, he saw Ning Wan being busy.


    ¡°Auntie Liu, I think hubby¡¯s taste is lighter. Doesn¡¯t this fish taste a little salty? I wonder if Teacher Chi can get used to it.¡±


    Huo Ce¡¯s eyes flickered. He did not stop and walked straight to the piano room.


    Chi Nan played the tune again. Lin Lang, who was sitting on the other side of the piano stool, applauded and cheered. ¡°Little Chi is indeed a PhD. You learn things so quickly. I can¡¯t teach my two sons no matter what. You¡¯re really amazing!¡±


    Chi Nan looked up at Lin Lang and said gently, ¡°It¡¯s clearly because Madam taught me well. I¡¯ve studied for so many years, but I¡¯ve never met a teacher as patient as Madam. You actually don¡¯t despise me, a slow-witted student, at all.¡±


    Huo Ce saw the love in Chi Nan¡¯s eyes clearly and his face darkened.


    However, Lin Lang could not receive Chi Nan¡¯s signal at all. She smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯ve never been a teacher. I don¡¯t even teach my own sons. They¡¯ve been smart and capable since they were young. They never needed me to teach them anything. To be honest, I have no dignity at all as a mother.¡±


    After saying that, she smiled happily.


    Chi Nan continued to say affectionately, ¡°Madam, you¡¯re too humble. A person like you has really suffered in this big residence. I can hear the sorrow in your heart just by listening to your tune. Madam, the most important thing in a person¡¯s life is to have fun and not leave any regrets for yourself, don¡¯t you think so? If you don¡¯t mind, I¡¯m willing to be your loyal listener at any time and listen to you talk about your worries. Don¡¯t suppress your bad emotions in your heart. You¡¯ll get sick after a long time.¡±


    Lin Lang smiled and patted his shoulder. ¡°Young man, you¡¯re really good with words. I would probably be mesmerized by you if I were 20 years younger!¡±


    Huo Ce clenched his fists, his joints cracking, and his face turned ashen. He turned around and said to Han Chi, ¡°Sack him!¡±


    Han Chi did not see the situation in the room. He looked puzzled and blurted out, ¡°Why?¡±

 Chapter 17

    This doctor was picked out by them from a million people. Why did he want to sack him after taking a look?


    Huo Ce had already turned around and walked out. ¡°Where¡¯s Huo Yuan?¡±


    Han Chi quickly followed. ¡°I¡¯ll go take a look.¡±


    Ning Wan walked over. ¡°Eh? Hubby is back? I didn¡¯t hear anything.¡±


    She looked at Huo Ce with a smile. Huo Ce focused. He did not hear any strange sounds this time. It seemed that she did not know what had happened in the piano room.


    For some reason, his expression improved a little.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Huo Yuan? How was his learning today? I want to check the results of his learning today,¡± He asked.


    ¡°Oh, they should still be in class. I¡¯ll go take a look.¡± Ning Wan quickly turned around and went upstairs.


    Huo Ce realized that she was unwilling to appear in front of him. He could tell from her escaping steps. Strange, she did not seem to be as clingy as before when she saw him and confessed endlessly.


    He used to find it annoying, but he seemed to be a little unaccustomed to it now.


    The moment Huo Yuan saw Ning Wan, he pointed at the chessboard excitedly and said, ¡°Young Aunt, I understand it now.¡±


    Ning Wan put her index finger to her lips and gestured for him to keep quiet. Then, she looked down at the chessboard.


    Her chess skills were not high, and she had learned them on the spot in order to fit the character in the past. However, she could tell that the formation of this chess game was very good. She did not expect this PhD to be a little talented. Little Huo Yuan was also a wonder.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Young Aunt?¡± Huo Yuan immediately understood and lowered his voice.


    ¡°Your uncle is back.¡± Ning Wan also lowered her voice.


    Huo Yuan¡¯s eyes lit up.


    Ning Wan quickly turned around and looked behind her. Huo Ce and Han Chi did not follow her. She said in a low and fast voice, ¡°Your uncle wants to inspect your homework. If you perform well, he probably won¡¯t come back often. But if you don¡¯t¡­¡±


    Ning Wan stopped.


    Huo Yuan understood. ¡°Then Little Uncle will pay more attention to me!¡±


    Ning Wan made an ¡°OK¡± gesture and pulled Huo Yuan¡¯s hand out. The two of them held each other¡¯s hands tightly, having an unspoken mutual understanding.


    Huo Ce sat on the sofa with a dark expression in the living room. Han Chi stood behind him with a confused expression.


    Lin Lang and Chi Nan walked out of the piano room while chatting.


    Lin Lang was pleasantly surprised to see her son. ¡°Eh? You¡¯re back so early?¡±


    These words were exactly the same as Ning Wan¡¯s.


    Huo Ce could not help but frown. Weren¡¯t they all overjoyed that he had moved back home? Why were they not happy that he had returned early?


    Chi Nan did not expect to see Huo Ce at this time either. He felt a little uncomfortable, then relieved, feeling that no one would see his dirty thoughts.


    ¡°Teacher Chi? Why aren¡¯t you teaching Huo Yuan anymore?¡± Huo Ce looked at Chi Nan with a thousand-year-old cold gaze.


    Chi Nan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Huo Yuan had already run over before he could speak. ¡°Little Uncle!¡±


    Huo Ce retracted his gaze that could freeze Chi Nan and looked at his nephew. He nodded.


    Lin Lang sat opposite Huo Ce and pulled his grandson to his side with a smile. He asked, ¡°Baby, are you tired?¡±


    Chi Nan had already adjusted his expression and emotions. He took out his phone, opened the memo, and handed it to Huo Ce. ¡°Mr. Huo, this is the teaching plan I developed for Huo Yuan. We¡¯ve already started the first step today. Huo Yuan is very smart and obedient. He¡¯s a rare good student. I believe that in time, he will definitely become a little prodigy.¡±


    Chi Nan¡¯s words made Huo Yuan, who was standing at the side, frown. Why did his teacher speak with such an attitude in front of Little Uncle? It was a little flattering and exaggerated.


    Huo Ce quietly looked at the content on the phone in Chi Nan¡¯s hand and did not take it.


    Chi Nan had no choice but to bend down and show Huo Ce his cell phone.


    ¡°Oh, you learned about the Peach Blossom Spring in the morning?¡± Huo Ce raised his eyebrows and looked at Huo Yuan.


    Huo Yuan lowered his eyes and retreated.


    Chi Nan said proudly, ¡°Huo Yuan is very smart. Ordinary ancient poems are not a problem for him at all, so we talked about this Peach Blossom Spring. He understands it very well. Huo Yuan, recite the first paragraph to Mr. Huo.¡±


    Chi Nan was confident because they had already memorized it in the morning. Even though Huo Yuan did not have a photographic memory, he was not far from it. He was an extremely intelligent child, comparable to him back then.


    Huo Yuan looked at them with a hint of cowardice.


    Chi Nan went forward and placed his hand on Huo Yuan¡¯s shoulder, encouraging him. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. Be bold. Recite it.¡±

 Chapter 18

    Huo Yuan glanced at Ning Wan. Ning Wan smiled at him and nodded.


    Hence, Huo Yuan straightened his back and said loudly, ¡°During the Tai-yuan years of the dynasty Jin, the people from the county of Wuling fished for a living.¡±


    Yes, it went quite smoothly.


    ¡°A fisherman strolled along the bank of a stream, f-f-forgetting the distance¡ª¡± He was stuck.


    Huo Yuan looked at Chi Nan anxiously.


    Chi Nan shot him a look hurriedly but it was a pity that Huo Yuan couldn¡¯t understand. He opened his mouth anxiously and reminded him, ¡°when he suddenly encountered a peach blossom forest!¡±


    ¡°Oh, oh, when he suddenly encountered a peach blossom forest¡ª, then? Teacher, then?¡±


    Chi Nan was speechless.


    Huo Yuan looked innocent and anxious and looked at Huo Ce carefully.


    Huo Ce reached out and pulled Huo Yuan over. He patted him on his head. ¡°Is this essay too difficult?¡±


    Huo Yuan¡¯s eyes were filled with tears. He nodded carefully and said softly, ¡°Little Uncle, I¡¯ll work hard to memorize it. I can definitely do it!¡±


    Huo Ce ruffled his hair again and let him lean against his leg.


    Chi Nan quickly smiled and said, ¡°President Huo, Huo Yuan memorized it very well this morning. He must have been nervous when he saw you just now. It¡¯s fine. Let¡¯s practice tomorrow. We¡¯ll definitely be able to do it.¡±


    Huo Ce said calmly, ¡°Teacher Chi, why did you give Huo Yuan such a difficult piece the moment you start? Are you trying to impress upon me that Huo Yuan is a prodigy?¡±


    ¡°Of course, of course, Huo Yuan is a prodigy!¡± Chi Nan quickly followed suit and tried his best to flatter him.


    ¡°Teacher Chi, you¡¯ve heard of the story of Pity For Zhong Yong, right?¡± Huo Ce¡¯s tone was still indifferent.


    Chi Nan was stunned.


    Huo Ce continued, ¡°I don¡¯t care if Huo Yuan is a prodigy or not. I just want him to have the joy that he should have at his age. It¡¯s completely fine for him to learn more when he has the strength, but I don¡¯t want him to be forcefully instilled.¡±


    [Heh! I didn¡¯t expect him to be so humane to Huo Yuan.]


    This long-lost voice sounded in Huo Ce¡¯s ears again, making him look up at Ning Wan. Ning Wan¡¯s surprised expression came into view, and Huo Ce¡¯s mood suddenly improved.


    Lin Lang could not help but nod when he heard his son¡¯s words. She naturally did not want her grandson to be too tired. She had completely ignored the fact that her two sons had received elite education since they were young. The generational gap allowed her to choose what to forget.


    Chi Nan¡¯s expression changed.


    Huo Ce placed his fist on his lips and coughed. ¡°That¡¯s why I don¡¯t think Teacher Chi is suitable to be Huo Yuan¡¯s teacher. It¡¯s been hard on you today. Han Chi, settle Teacher Chi¡¯s fees.¡±


    He stood up and did not look at Chi Nan. He held Huo Yuan¡¯s small hand and slowly left.


    ¡°Mr. Huo¡ª¡± Chi Nan wanted to chase after him and explain.


    Han Chi was already in front of him. ¡°Teacher Chi, please wait. Please follow me.¡±


    Chi Nan watched as Huo Ce and Huo Yuan¡¯s backs disappeared around the corner. At this moment, Huo Yuan was being held by Little Uncle and could simply forget the entire world. How could he care about this teacher who was teaching him while having other thoughts?


    Chi Nan could only look at Ning Wan and Lin Lang for help.


    Ning Wan took a step back and heaved a sigh of relief.


    Lin Lang obeyed her son¡¯s opinion unconditionally even though she felt that it was a pity. It was really not a big deal. However, Huo Ce¡¯s way of dealing with the problem was too direct and stiff after all. How embarrassing would it be for the young man?


    Hence, Lin Lang comforted him. ¡°It¡¯s alright, Little Chi. The fact that you were chosen by Huo Ce means that you¡¯re an outstanding person. It¡¯s just that our Huo Ce has a strange temper. This matter isn¡¯t your fault. Han Chi, don¡¯t make things difficult for him. Recommend a job to him.¡±


    Han Chi lowered his eyebrows and replied, ¡°Yes, Madam.¡±


    Lin Lang was very satisfied with her arrangements. He pulled Ning Wan along and left slowly.


    Han Chi politely gestured for Chi Nan to enter.


    Chi Nan couldn¡¯t help but feel puzzled. Why was this different from what was written in the book? What happened to the resentful wife from a wealthy family?


    One of these two women was an old widow, and the other was an empty-shell wife whose husband did not even look at her. But why did they not have any ¡°grudge¡±?


    What went wrong?


    Chi Nan used all his strength to maintain his demeanor and followed Han Chi out. Finally, he turned around and looked at the distant mansion. He could not help but clench his fists.


    He could not rush this matter. Something must have gone wrong and made him miss a good opportunity. He needed to sort it out again.

 Chapter 19

    Ning Wan heaved a sigh of relief. She summoned Little Glutinous Rice as soon as she returned to her room.


    ¡°That¡¯s great. Now, I¡¯ll use Huo Ce to chase that book-transmitting person away!¡±


    However, Little Glutinous Rice sighed. ¡°Big Sister, this is only the beginning. Not to mention that there will be an endless stream of book transmigrators trying to approach Huo Yuan in the future, this Chi Nan doesn¡¯t seem to be someone who will let things go! How can people who do evil have the self-awareness to know when to stop since ancient times? I think you should be careful everywhere!¡±


    Ning Wan frowned. She felt that what this little thing said made sense, but she did not think much of it.


    ¡°Who did I offend? Why should I fight my way through? I don¡¯t have the ability!¡± Ning Wan sighed.


    Little Glutinous Rice seemed to be a little frightened. ¡°Big Sister, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Ning Wan ignored it.


    Little Glutinous Rice thought for a moment and seemed to have understood something. ¡°Miss, Huo Yuan is the chosen one. You¡¯re the person the chosen one trusts the most. Your blessings lie ahead! Best of luck!¡± It said with gusto.


    As if I¡¯d believe you!


    Knock, knock. Someone knocked on the door.


    ¡°Young Madam, Sir invites you to the study,¡± Han Chi said politely from outside the door.


    Go to Huo Ce¡¯s study?


    Ning Wan was a little confused. Even though they had been married for more than two years and Huo Ce did not come back much, there were still some areas that belonged to Huo Ce, such as his study room that was connected to his bedroom.


    Huo Ce listed that place as a forbidden area.


    Ning Wan¡¯s persona was that of an obedient and sensible woman. Naturally, she would not cross the line.


    In fact, Ning Wan was very disdainful of Huo Ce¡¯s unreasonable way of circling the private sphere. She was not interested in knowing what secrets the person who could do such a childish thing was hiding.


    She was even less interested in knowing if it was a trade secret. The more he took care of the empire and accumulated wealth, the better. Because when he died, half of it would be hers. She was happy to enjoy the part she deserved.


    Yet this Huo Ce actually asked her to go to his study?


    The first thought that came to Ning Wan¡¯s mind was: Huo Yuan couldn¡¯t resist the pressure and sold her out!


    Ning Wan was nervous all the way. She pressed her chest, which was beating a little fast. She cheered herself on when she reached the door of the study.


    She looked up and knocked on the door.


    Han Chi immediately opened the door.


    [It¡¯s alright, it¡¯s alright. It¡¯ll be fine! Isn¡¯t it just helping a child get rid of his tutor? What¡¯s so great about it?]


    The voice barged into Huo Ce¡¯s mind before the woman entered. He was stunned for a moment before looking down at the flushed Huo Yuan, as if he understood something.


    When Huo Yuan saw Ning Wan, he immediately walked over and grabbed her hand. ¡°Young Aunt, Little Uncle will bring me to Coconut Island tomorrow for a week!¡±


    Ning Wan looked down at Huo Yuan¡¯s excited face and smiled. ¡°Is that so? Then I¡¯ll help you prepare your luggage.¡±


    Huo Yuan nodded. ¡°Thank you, Little Aunt.¡±


    [Poor child. You¡¯re already so excited when he brings you out on a trip. It looks like I have to bring you out to play more in the future. Otherwise, someone might use going out to play to abduct you in the future.]


    Huo Ce¡¯s eyebrows twitched.


    ¡°Prepare your own while you¡¯re at it. Come with us!¡± Huo Ce said calmly.


    Ning Wan was stunned.


    Even Han Chi and Huo Yuan were stunned.


    Huo Ce said calmly, ¡°Someone has to take care of Huo Yuan, right?¡±


    Han Chi nodded in understanding.


    [So you want me to be a nanny. Hmph!]


    Huo Ce did not look up, but he felt an angry gaze slide over.


    He felt that this woman was quite interesting.


    Huo Yuan was really happy and shook Ning Wan¡¯s hand. ¡°Little Aunt, Little Aunt, that¡¯s great.¡±


    Ning Wan smiled and touched Huo Yuan¡¯s head.


    [I won¡¯t argue with him for Huo Yuan¡¯s sake, I won¡¯t be at ease if I really handed Huo Yuan over to him.]


    ¡°Huo Yuan, let¡¯s go pack our luggage and see what you want to bring,¡± she said gently to Huo Yuan.


    She really treated Huo Yuan well!


    Huo Ce could see this even if he was blind.


    Children¡¯s hearts were the purest. Their perception was the most accurate as to who was sincere and who was pretending.


    Huo Ce also did not intend to argue with her on account of Huo Yuan. He was actually relieved to hand Huo Yuan over to her!


    ¡°Little Uncle?¡± Huo Yuan looked at him in confusion.


    ¡°Hm?¡± Huo Ce came back to his senses.


    ¡°Can Little Auntie and I go pack our luggages?¡± Huo Yuan said again.


    Huo Ce nodded and looked at Ning Wan. His tone was still calm. ¡°Pack mine up too!¡±

 Chapter 20

    Ning Wan could not hide her surprise.


    Huo Ce looked at her calmly.


    Ning Wan swallowed her surprise bit by bit and said gently, ¡°Yes, Sir!¡±


    [Help you pack up my *ss! Who knows what you¡¯re going to bring? I¡¯ll pack a suitcase of underwear for you! Let¡¯s see what you can do!]


    Ning Wan held Huo Yuan¡¯s hand and turned to leave.


    Huo Ce looked at her back in shock. This woman! This woman! Is she crazy?


    D-didn¡¯t she love him the most? Why couldn¡¯t he feel it?


    Huo Ce shook his head, wanting to shake out the messy thoughts and voices in his mind. He felt a little confused.


    ¡°Sir.¡± Han Chi hesitated and called out to his dazed boss.


    Huo Ce came back to his senses and looked at Han Chi.


    ¡°Young Madam¡ª¡± Han Chi wanted to ask Huo Ce how he should arrange for Ning Wan.


    ¡°Is she different from usual?¡± Huo Ce interrupted Han Chi.


    Han Chi was stunned for a moment before he reacted. ¡°Young Madam? No, hasn¡¯t she always been like this?¡±


    She had always been like the most loyal maid. She would look infatuated, afraid that others would not know how much she loved the boss whenever the boss appeared.


    Han Chi did not have a good impression of Ning Wan. She often went to the company to cause trouble when she first married into the family. She cleared all the female employees who coveted his boss. She did not care about his boss¡¯s face nor about her own image at all. In the end, she became known as a jealous person.


    The boss¡¯s eligibility was obvious even though the female employees they fired did have inappropriate thoughts. This was unavoidable. As the young madam of the Huo family, it was really embarrassing for her to be so petty.


    It was obvious that she was good to her boss, but she was so good that it was a little perverted and she was looked down upon.


    This was also the reason why the big boss had taken a fancy to her back then. He felt that she was the only woman who truly loved the boss.


    What the Huo family needed was this role.


    Thinking about it, Han Chi did not understand what his boss meant.


    ¡°I mean, don¡¯t you think she¡¯s very suitable to be Huo Yuan¡¯s mother?¡± Huo Ce muttered, as if he was asking Han Chi or himself.


    Han Chi resisted the urge to roll his eyes.


    ¡°Son, you want to bring Wanwan and Huo Yuan to Coconut City? I want to go too!¡± Lin Lang pushed the door open and barged in.


    Huo Ce was stunned for a moment. He had asked Ning Wan to go with him on the spur of the moment. He was a little anxious and could not take it if his mother went along. He knew his mother very well.


    His business meetings could turn into a vacation instead with his mother around.


    He took a deep breath. ¡°Mom, the partner I¡¯m working with this time values the stability of the partner¡¯s family. That¡¯s why I brought Ning Wan and Huo Yuan along. The schedule is especially tight and it¡¯s very tough. I¡¯m afraid your body won¡¯t be able to take it.¡±


    ¡°Why can¡¯t I? If Wanwan can take it, so can I! I can¡¯t be separated from Wanwan! I can¡¯t even eat without Wanwan!¡± Lin Lang completely refused to accept this reason.


    Huo Ce was speechless. What did that woman do? How could she make his mother and Huo Yuan so inseparable from her?


    Lin Lang burst out laughing seeing his son¡¯s helpless expression. She turned around and looked at Han Chi, who was standing at the side like a ¡°statue¡±. She pulled Huo Ce¡¯s sleeve and lowered her voice. ¡°It¡¯s fine if I don¡¯t go, but you have to promise me something!¡±


    ¡°Alright, go ahead,¡± Huo Ce replied, preparing to give her a bank card.


    However, Lin Lang said, ¡°Take advantage of this trip to change your mood and get Wanwan to give me a little grandson!¡±


    Boom! It was like a thunderclap exploded in Huo Ce¡¯s ears. The corners of Han Chi¡¯s eyes twitched and he almost choked on his saliva. The two of them looked at Lin Lang in disbelief.


    Lin Lang stood on her tiptoes proudly and patted her son¡¯s shoulder. ¡°It¡¯s settled then. See how I deal with you if you don¡¯t do it!¡±


    She turned around and walked out. When she reached the door, she suddenly turned around and warned her dumbfounded son, ¡°Don¡¯t tell Wanwan that I pressured you. I kept telling her that it doesn¡¯t matter if she doesn¡¯t have a child. It¡¯s very difficult for her to get pregnant if she¡¯s under pressure, understand? Silly son?¡±


    ¡°Cough, cough, cough¡ª¡± Huo Ce choked and coughed for no reason after Lin Lang closed the door.


    Han Chi almost bit his tongue holding back his laughter.

 Chapter 21

    Chi Nan held the plane ticket and secretly made up his mind. This time, he must successfully capture the heart of the Young Madam of the Huo family to realize his grand plan!


    It was a good opportunity for Huo Ce to bring Ning Wan out of the Huo family. Otherwise, he really could not think of a way to enter the Huo family¡¯s mansion again. It would be much more convenient outside. The heavens were simply helping him!


    Girls would look at him and whisper to each other from time to time. Chi Nan couldn¡¯t help but straighten his back. He was quite satisfied with the external conditions of this body. He was tall and handsome, and the gold-rimmed glasses on his nose bridge exuded a scholarly aura. His head-turning rate could reach more than 90% just by standing here.


    ¡°Sir, can I have your contact number?¡± As expected, a girl couldn¡¯t help but come over to strike up a conversation.


    Chi Nan smiled appropriately and took out his phone to add her on WeChat.


    This was a habit he had had before he transmigrated into the book. He could not let go of any girl who took the initiative to throw herself at him. Perhaps he will have a golden rice bowl here in the future!


    There were only benefits and no disadvantages in spreading the net. Who knew which cloud would rain?


    More people followed suit seeing the first success.


    Chi Nan was chatting with the young ladies even before he boarded the plane. The fragrance wafted through the air and smiles were all around him, greatly healing Chi Nan¡¯s injured heart.


    Ning Wan and the others had boarded the plane from the VIP passageway and did not see a flower peacock in the hall.


    Huo Ce naturally had his entourage taking care of everything. Ning Wan¡¯s mission was to hold Huo Yuan¡¯s hand and accompany him.


    Ning Wan knew the rules very well. She would avoid Huo Ce and stay away from him when he was discussing business. Huo Yuan was even more sensible. He even spoke to Ning Wan in a low voice.


    Ning Wan was still in a good mood even though it happened so suddenly.


    Her greatest advantage was her strong ability to adapt to the environment and her strong heart. Otherwise, she would be depressed to death if she, a Best Actress, had to play such a cowardly role.


    Ning Wan believed in taking things as they came.


    She sat by the window with Huo Yuan in the first-class cabin. Huo Yuan was a little excited and nervous, feeling a little uneasy in his seat.


    Ning Wan could tell. As she fastened Huo Yuan¡¯s seatbelt, she asked, ¡°Does Huo Yuan know why Coconut City is called Coconut City?¡±


    ¡°Of course it¡¯s because there are many coconut trees.¡± Huo Yuan was filled with confidence.


    ¡°Yes, how smart. Then why are there coconut trees in Coconut City but not in our city?¡± Ning Wan asked him again.


    Huo Yuan thought for a moment. ¡°Why don¡¯t we go to Coconut City to bring back some saplings and plant some at our house?¡±


    Huo Yuan avoided the topic.


    Ning Wan found it funny. ¡°That won¡¯t do. The coconut tree won¡¯t survive in our house.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡± Huo Yuan asked.


    ¡°Because the climate and soil are not suitable!¡± Ning Wan hoped that Huo Yuan would ask questions he did not understand. Curiosity was the best motivation to learn.


    ¡°Why can¡¯t coconut trees live if the climate and soil are not suitable?¡± Huo Yuan¡¯s eyes were very clear.


    Ning Wan taught Huo Yuan about botany and geography from the perspective of water, soil, and climate.


    Huo Yuan listened with relish, even ignoring the slight discomfort when the plane took off.


    Han Chi, who was handling documents at the side, could not help but look sideways. He did not expect this Young Madam to be so powerful. He was already prepared to do his best to coax the Young Master. Madam had given him and the boss a hint that the Young Master would cry during the takeoff before they left after all.


    Young Madam had quietly turned a disaster into nothing unexpectedly.


    ¡°The history of Coconut City can be traced back to the Han Dynasty¡­¡± Ning Wan told Huo Yuan about the history of Coconut City in a soft voice.


    ¡°Young Aunt, Young Aunt, tell me about Emperor Wu Di. I want to hear about him.¡± Huo Yuan¡¯s attention shifted to Emperor Wu Di.


    Ning Wan let Huo Yuan lean on her shoulder. ¡°Alright, but what I know is very superficial. If you want to know more, you have to find the information yourself.¡±


    Huo Yuan agreed readily.


    Hence, Ning Wan slowly told Huo Yuan about the great emperor. Gradually, the two of them fell silent.


    When Huo Ce, who was sitting in front, turned around to look, he saw that the adult and child were already asleep.

 Chapter 22

    Huo Ce had thought that bringing Huo Yuan out would be a huge problem. He did not expect there to be none at all.


    He thanked himself for bringing Ning Wan along on the spur of the moment.


    On closer inspection, Ning Wan was indeed very beautiful. He had long discovered this through his observations over the past few days.


    He had never known her.


    He had always thought that she was trying to please his mother and Huo Yuan like she was trying to please him. He did not expect his mother and Huo Yuan to really like her, and she was sincerely good to them.


    This could be seen from that baffling inner voice. She only spoke ill of him and never said anything about her mother and Huo Yuan. She was not impatient with them at all.


    What surprised him even more was that she was confident in both local customs and historical allusions. Her words were simple, but what she said was logical. Her knowledge reserve was amazing.


    Is she actually a treasure?


    Ning Wan, who was asleep, did not know that Boss Huo had been observing her quietly for a long time. At this moment, she was very comfortable. Even though she had the heavy responsibility of saving Huo Yuan¡¯s small world, her life was filled with anticipation compared to the life with occasional lightning strikes.


    The hotel they were staying in was under the Huo family¡¯s name. Ning Wan and Huo Yuan¡¯s rooms had luxurious sea views. As for Huo Ce, she did not know or was interested.


    Huo Yuan was very mature when there were outsiders around. When others left, he immediately jumped up and down.


    ¡°Young Aunt, Young Aunt, can I move into your room?¡± Huo Yuan pulled Ning Wan and asked.


    Why not? Ning Wan smiled and was about to reply when a cold voice came from behind. ¡°No!¡±


    The two of them could not help but turn around in unison. Huo Ce stood behind them expressionlessly.


    ¡°Your room is the same as this one. Go back to your room,¡± Huo Ce said slowly.


    ¡°But I want to sleep with Little Aunt.¡± Huo Yuan mustered his courage and looked up at Huo Ce.


    ¡°Then where should I sleep?¡± Huo Ce asked Huo Yuan seriously.


    Huo Yuan was stunned.


    Ning Wan was stunned and felt that there was something wrong with her ears.


    Huo Ce waved his hand and got someone to push his and Ning Wan¡¯s luggage in. ¡°Send Young Master to the next door.¡±


    Ning Wan blinked and looked at Huo Ce as if he was crazy.


    [Is there something wrong with his brain?]


    Huo Ce paused and glanced at Ning Wan. ¡°There¡¯s a banquet tonight. Prepare yourself and accompany me.¡±


    Huh?


    Ning Wan looked at Huo Ce and wished she could open his brain to see what was wrong.


    Huo Ce could not help but laugh when he saw her dazed expression. Even her inner voice had disappeared.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, my Young Madam Huo?¡± He raised his eyebrows.


    Ning Wan reached out to touch his arm and hurriedly said, ¡°Alright, Hubby! Huo Yuan, let¡¯s go take a look at your room.¡±


    She pulled Huo Yuan up and ¡°escaped¡±.


    Ning Wan was distracted when she saw Huo Yuan standing by the window and shouting at the sea. Why was this Huo Ce so strange? Why was he different from before?


    She turned around and entered the bathroom, closing the door. ¡°Little Glutinous Rice, Little Glutinous Rice, are you there?¡±


    Little Glutinous Rice yawned. ¡°I¡¯m here. What¡¯s wrong? My goddess? Why aren¡¯t you taking a good vacation? Why are you so nervous?¡±


    ¡°Let me ask you, is it possible that Huo Ce is also a book transmigrator?¡± Ning Wan asked nervously.


    ¡°Oh, him? No!¡± Little Glutinous Rice said firmly.


    ¡°Why?¡± Why was it so sure? Ning Wan could not believe it.


    ¡°Yes! Only our male and female leads, you and Huo Ce would not transmigrate. It¡¯s the original setting.¡± Little Glutinous Rice gave an affirmative answer.


    Ning Wan rolled her eyes.


    ¡°From the moment our system collapsed, you and Huo Ce were fixed. No matter what happened to you before, you won¡¯t change in the future. Therefore, I can suppress your original system. I can even defeat your original system when I become stronger and you protect Huo Yuan well!¡± Little Glutinous Rice began to bluff again.


    Heh! What the hell!


    Ning Wan really did not have the strength to talk nonsense with him.


    ¡°Why do you suspect that Huo Ce transmigrated?¡± Little Glutinous Rice asked.


    Ning Wan did not say anything. Why? She did not know either. She just felt that this Huo Ce was strange.


    She had served him carefully for two years. It was not easy for her to set up her character, and they were both used to it. However, this guy seemed to have gone haywire and had become a little different.


    However, she could not tell what was different.


    Chi Nan checked into the same hotel very smoothly. He could not help but feel his heart ache when he saw the amount.


    However, he comforted himself that he naturally had to stay near Ning Wan if he wanted to get close to her.

 Chapter 23

    He pressed his sunglasses elegantly and surveyed his surroundings. He could tell that the people coming and going here were either rich or noble with his Fiery Golden Eyes. It was worth it!


    Chi Nan immediately went to the entertainment center and used his charm to quickly obtain the various gossip he wanted after settling the check-in procedures.


    When he returned to his room, the schedule for Huo Ce that he had asked for was also sent over.


    Chi Nan shook the paper in his hand in satisfaction. That was good. Huo Ce¡¯s schedule was very full and he did not have time to accompany Ning Wan and Huo Yuan.


    Huo Ce would also bring Huo Yuan to some important meetings. Then, Ning Wan would be alone most of the time. It was simply a godsend opportunity!


    He had to use this opportunity to seduce Ning Wan!


    Chi Nan was very satisfied looking at his elegant self in the mirror. He began to arrange his itinerary in detail. Time was precious, and he could not waste the opportunities of the few high-quality rich women he had gotten to know along the way.


    Huo Ce was a workaholic. After settling down, he immediately threw himself into work with Han Chi.


    Han Chi gave Ning Wan a timetable with the activities that Huo Yuan and she needed to attend together.


    Ning Wan could not help but complain inwardly.


    It was really not easy to be the real Young Madam of the Huo family.


    She looked down at Huo Yuan again. It was even harder to be the future heir of the Huo family.


    Taking advantage of the fact that there was still some time before the banquet tonight, Ning Wan decided to bring Huo Yuan out to play for a while.


    Huo Yuan was so happy that he skipped around and played happily with Ning Wan in the water park.


    The banquet was also held in the hotel¡¯s banquet hall. Ning Wan was dressed up and pulled Huo Yuan along, obediently holding Huo Ce¡¯s arm as a tool.


    Ning Wan maintained a noble, dignified, and gentle smile and replied, ¡°Thank you!¡± ¡°You¡¯re too kind.¡± to all the comments of ¡°Madam Huo is so beautiful.¡± ¡°The two of you are really a golden couple!¡± ¡°Young Master Huo is so handsome.¡±


    Huo Ce was very satisfied with her performance.


    When the show was over, Huo Ce said warmly, ¡°I have something to discuss with someone. Take Huo Yuan to eat something. Don¡¯t run around. Be careful.¡±


    Ning Wan heaved a sigh of relief and quickly retreated with little Huo Yuan.


    Huo Yuan held Ning Wan¡¯s hand and gestured for her to put her ear closer. ¡°Young Aunt, I¡¯m starving.¡±


    Ning Wan sighed. ¡°That¡¯s right! I really don¡¯t understand why these people are bragging non-stop to each other.¡±


    Huo Yuan pursed his lips and smiled. ¡°Young Aunt, this is how business is done. This is a normal interpersonal relationship. Look at how different Little Uncle¡¯s words and attitude are from everyone.¡±


    Ning Wan was stunned and said in surprise, ¡°Why didn¡¯t I notice? Impressive, Huo Yuan!¡±


    She gave her nephew a thumbs-up.


    Huo Yuan¡¯s eyes lit up as he said in embarrassment, ¡°Little Uncle taught me everything. He said that in a new environment, I have to observe more and speak less. Knowing people is always the most important ability in business.¡±


    Ning Wan sighed. Indeed, dragons give birth to dragons and phoenixes! This little child of the Huo family could understand at a glance. His genes were really powerful.


    The buffet was very sumptuous.


    Ning Wan brought Huo Yuan a piece of cake and a cup of fruit tea. The two of them found a corner booth and sat down. They listened to the gossip from all directions as they ate.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Young Master Huo to bring his wife here. Your plan has been disrupted. You can¡¯t force yourself on him when he has a female companion by his side, right?¡±


    ¡°So what? Love is equal and free!¡±


    ¡°They are officially married! If you stick to him again, you¡¯ll be a mistress!¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t care! I¡¯ll do anything for love!¡±


    Ning Wan bit the edge of the spoon and could not help but size up the four young ladies in luxurious clothes not far from them. Their voices were not low and they did not seem to be avoiding them.


    ¡°Young Aunt, someone wants to snatch your husband.¡± Huo Yuan frowned angrily.


    Ning Wan reached out and stroked his head. ¡°You know this too? Hurry up and eat your cake!¡±


    Huo Yuan patted her hand. ¡°Didn¡¯t you hear that? Aren¡¯t you anxious?¡±


    Ning Wan smiled. ¡°This is not something to be anxious about. It¡¯s their ability if they can snatch him away. We just have to watch the show.¡±


    In the first two years, she had spent a lot of effort chasing away the bees and butterflies around Huo Ce. She was happy to be free now that she would not be struck by lightning anyway. She even looked forward to it so that her life would be more lively.


    ¡°Miss Ning Wan, what a coincidence to meet you here?¡± A surprised voice sounded beside her.


    Ning Wan looked at Chi Nan, who had suddenly appeared in front of her, and her smile suddenly disappeared.

 Chapter 24

    ¡°Teacher Chi?¡± Huo Yuan looked at Chi Nan in surprise and embarrassment.


    He felt a little apologetic when he found out that Teacher Chi was fired because of him.


    Chi Nan immediately revealed his most benevolent smile and reached out to touch Huo Yuan¡¯s face. ¡°Hello, Huo Yuan! I didn¡¯t expect to meet you here again!¡±


    Then, he turned around and said to Ning Wan, ¡°Isn¡¯t that so, Miss Ning Wan?¡±


    Ning Wan said calmly, ¡°Please call me Madam Huo.¡±


    Chi Nan was very unconcerned. ¡°The first time we met, I felt that we were fated. Indeed, we met again after flying through more than half a country. Do you think this is a predestined arrangement?¡±


    Ning Wan resisted the urge to roll her eyes.


    Chi Nan continued to be enthusiastic. ¡°Ning Wan, I¡¯ll call you by your name. Call me Chi Nan too. We¡¯re of the same age, so don¡¯t be so hypocritical. What do you think?¡±


    Ning Wan said calmly, ¡°Please call me Madam Huo.¡±


    She held Huo Yuan¡¯s hand. ¡°Let¡¯s go find other delicious food.¡±


    Huo Yuan acutely sensed Ning Wan¡¯s displeasure and immediately followed her obediently.


    Chi Nan followed behind them unhurriedly. His attitude was very calm. From afar, they looked like a family of three.


    Ning Wan could not help but feel a little angry. She let Huo Yuan choose the fruit platter himself. She crossed her arms and turned around coldly to ask Chi Nan, ¡°Mr. Chi, what exactly are you doing? What¡¯s your motive?¡±


    Chi Nan immediately revealed his signature smile. ¡°I just want to be friends with you. Ning Wan, I really don¡¯t mean any harm.¡±


    Ning Wan hated such arrogant men the most. She snorted. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I don¡¯t need a friend like you.¡±


    Chi Nan did not care about Ning Wan¡¯s attitude at all. Instead, he looked at her even more affectionately. ¡°Ning Wan, don¡¯t be like this. Even though we¡¯ve only known each other for a short period of time, believe me, I understand you. I know how oppressive and cruel that golden cage is to you. Ning Wan, don¡¯t reject me. Let me accompany you and let me lead you step by step to your happiness!¡±


    Ning Wan looked at Chi Nan in surprise. No! Was there something wrong with his brain?


    However, the surprise in Ning Wan¡¯s eyes was interpreted as her being moved by Chi Nan¡¯s words.


    He took a step forward and reached out to hold Ning Wan¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Wanwan, you deserve better! I will definitely be by your side and accompany you to the end, to the peak of your life!¡±


    Ning Wan pushed Chi Nan¡¯s hand away as if she had been electrocuted and cried out, ¡°Are you crazy?¡±


    Chi Nan didn¡¯t mind. ¡°Don¡¯t be shy, Wanwan. Believe me, I understand your heart! I¡¯ll definitely give you happiness!¡±


    He extended his hand to Ning Wan again.


    Ning Wan retreated, but the high heels she rarely wore could not keep up with her speed. She tripped and fell back.


    Ning Wan cursed Chi Nan¡¯s ancestors in her heart. She wished she could immediately give birth to a special power and throw him into the sea to feed the turtles. However, she could only resign herself to fate and fall back!


    However, she did not fall¡ª


    Ning Wan felt a strong hand helping her up from behind.


    She shuddered and immediately stabilized herself. She raised her hand and slapped the b*stard in front of her before she could see who had helped her up.


    ¡°Are you f*cking crazy!¡± She was like an enraged cub and wanted to continue, but someone grabbed her wrist.


    ¡°Don¡¯t, I¡¯ll do it!¡± Huo Ce¡¯s deep voice sounded beside her.


    Ning Wan seemed to have been frozen and immediately fell silent.


    Chi Nan forcefully caught Ning Wan¡¯s slap with his precious face. His fair skin immediately swelled. It was not that he did not react fast enough, but he was completely stunned.


    The person standing beside Ning Wan and hugging her was the famous head of the Huo family, Huo Ce.


    Huo Ce¡¯s face was as dark as ink.


    He was already an iceberg. At this moment, his aura was fully released. Everyone around him could feel his cold anger, and Chi Nan was frozen.


    He had clearly seen that Huo Ce had already gone to the other side of the venue to discuss business with someone. He had only come to flirt with Ning Wan because he had seen the opportunity! When did Huo Ce walk over? He actually did not notice it at all.

 Chapter 25

    ¡°What are you waiting for? Throw this person into the sea to feed the turtles!¡± Huo Ce ordered Han Chi coldly. That was what he had just heard from Ning Wan.


    ¡°Yes!¡± Han Chi hurriedly waved at the two bodyguards.


    He really didn¡¯t expect Dr. Chi to dare seduce Young Madam Huo in public. Had he gone stupid from studying? Or had he read an incomparably strong confidence and felt that he was invincible?


    Heavens! He was really a fool that was hard to come by in a thousand years!


    ¡°Mr. Huo, Mr. Huo, you¡¯ve misunderstood. Let me explain¡ª¡± Chi Nan came back to his senses and hurriedly shouted.


    The surrounding people were already looking over.


    The bodyguard covered his mouth. How could they let him make any more sound?


    Others wanted their faces even if he did not. Even bodyguards had their dignities!


    Huo Ce supported Ning Wan and backed her up.


    ¡°Let them watch him being eaten up by the turtles!¡± Ning Wan said hatefully.


    She was furious.


    Huo Ce laughed and his bad mood seemed to improve a little. He said to Han Chi, ¡°Did you hear Young Madam¡¯s words?¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡± Han Chi replied calmly.


    ¡°Are you alright?¡± Huo Ce finally asked out of concern.


    ¡°Young Aunt, Young Aunt.¡± Huo Yuan tugged at Ning Wan¡¯s hand worriedly.


    Ning Wan quickly comforted him. ¡°I¡¯m fine. I¡¯m fine.¡±


    Huo Ce placed her hand in the crook of his arm and said calmly, ¡°Follow me and don¡¯t leave.¡±


    Hence, the family of three was inseparable.


    Those who were close saw the situation just now and could not help but exclaim. It turned out that the Huo couple was so loving and was not as the rumors said. Huo Ce only married a woman he was infatuated with and placed her in the hall without asking about her.


    Look at how warm and harmonious their family of three was.


    For a moment, many hearts shattered.


    Ning Wan was still in a state of shock. It was not difficult for her to stand beside Mr. Huo and pretend to be the most appropriate with a standard smile with her professionalism.


    Huo Ce felt that she was really frightened because her noisy ¡°inner voice¡± was gone.


    After the banquet ended, the three of them returned to the guest room. Huo Ce dealt with work as usual while Ning Wan accompanied little Huo Yuan to take a shower and tell him bedtime stories.


    Ning Wan only summoned Little Glutinous Rice when Huo Yuan fell asleep.


    ¡°I¡¯m really angered to death by that b*stard!¡±


    Little Glutinous Rice also had lingering fears. ¡°Do you know how dangerous it is beside Little Master now? This Chi Nan wants to capture your heart and then logically become Little Master¡¯s stepfather. In the future, he will hold Little Master hostage and do whatever he wants. He has reached the peak of his life and trampled everyone under his feet! Hmph!¡±


    ¡°What kind of nonsense has he provoked? His brain must have been kicked by a donkey!¡± Ning Wan was furious.


    It was not easy to be a rice worm.


    Her ideal was very simple. She wanted to find a place in the Huo Family without offending that thunder. So be it if she had no self-esteem. Anyway, she did not fall in love with anyone. Even though she had half of Huo Ce¡¯s future assets, she still took a small part-time job within her ability to be safe. She did not earn much, but it was not a problem for her to support herself.


    She was already so humble in order to survive, but there was actually a piece of trash like Chi Nan who came to make things difficult for her.


    ¡°Think about the future. Even though there are demons dancing around now, I believe you can definitely save this world. At that time, the clouds will open and the moon will shine. You will be our most powerful little master¡¯s favorite and most respected person!¡± Little Glutinous Rice tried its best to bewitch her.


    Ning Wan snorted. ¡°Alright, the pancake is too big. It¡¯s easy to expose the innards!¡±


    Little Glutinous Rice felt wronged. The adults were really too difficult to coax.


    ¡°I wonder if that Chi Nan is in the stomach of the turtles now. In short, I don¡¯t want to see this disgusting person again! Studied so much that he became a dog! So nasty!¡± Ning Wan was still angry.


    ¡°Uh, yes. Actually, it¡¯s not too much to say that he is a dog because he transmigrated. The original Chi Nan did the studying. He transmigrated into his body. To the original owner, he¡¯s a real dog.¡± Little Glutinous Rice tried to comfort Ning Wan from another angle.


    Ning Wan sighed. ¡°Alright, shut up. I don¡¯t want to listen to you for the time being. Just let me be depressed for a while. I need to replenish my energy on my own!¡±

 Chapter 26

    ¡°Cough, cough, cough¡ª¡± Chi Nan¡¯s lungs were about to be coughed out.


    He tried his best to vomit one last mouthful of water and lay down on his back, breathing heavily.


    ¡°Alright, he¡¯s still alive!¡± Someone beside him heaved a sigh of relief.


    Chi Nan coughed and struggled to sit up.


    ¡°Hey, Mr. Chi, you haven¡¯t paid the balance yet. Why did you jump into the sea? You can¡¯t go back on your word, right? We never give sympathy points when we come out to do things! We won¡¯t charge you for saving you, but we won¡¯t lose a single cent for the balance on account of you being our old client! Okay?¡± The person who saved him stepped on the stool in front of Chi Nan¡¯s bed and played with a switchblade in his hand. His tone was teasing as another person stood at the side and looked at him mockingly.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t return you one cent less.¡± Chi Nan panted.


    ¡°Moreover, I want to introduce you to a big business. This time, I¡¯ll let you earn your retirement pension!¡± Chi Nan said fiercely.


    ¡°Oh?¡± The two of them looked at each other, not quite believing Chi Nan¡¯s words.


    Chi Nan wiped his face and let out a shaky breath. He said fiercely, ¡°Let¡¯s see if you have the guts!¡±


    ¡°Stop those useless things! Tell us what business you have! If you do it well, we don¡¯t mind giving you a share. However, don¡¯t blame us for being ruthless if you dare to play tricks!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t disappoint you!¡± Chi Nan¡¯s eyes flashed fiercely.


    Ning Wan, it seems like you want to do this the hard way. Then don¡¯t blame me for being heartless.


    He could not come here for nothing. If he could not complete Plan A, he would use Plan B. There was no reason to go back empty-handed! When he earned his first bucket of gold in life, he would naturally plot again.


    Huo Ce only finished his socializing late at night. He walked into his room as he instructed Han Chi on his work. He suddenly thought of something and stopped in front of Huo Yuan¡¯s door.


    Han Chi hurriedly said, ¡°Young Master has to listen to bedtime stories before going to bed every day. It¡¯s usually Young Madam who comes to accompany him.¡±


    ¡°Yes, go and rest.¡± Huo Ce pushed open the door to Huo Yuan¡¯s room.


    Ning Wan and Huo Yuan slept soundly in each other¡¯s arms. A thick fairy tale was spread out and thrown aside. Under the dim bedside light, the two plump little faces were together and looked very peaceful.


    Huo Ce stood at the side and was a little dazed.


    The so-called peaceful time should be something like this, right?


    In the end, he could not help but lean over and pick Ning Wan up.


    In his sleep, Huo Yuan felt that there was nothing beside him. He reached out and turned over, falling asleep again. On the other hand, Ning Wan¡¯s breathing was steady and even. She even rubbed against his chest like a kitten.


    The corners of Huo Ce¡¯s lips curled up slightly as he carried her back to their room.


    She was the young madam of the Huo family, so she naturally had to sleep in the same room as him.


    Huo Ce did not understand why he was suddenly so obsessed with his ownership of her. She had suddenly barged into his territory and he felt that it was a little novel, so he paid more attention.


    Yes, that is it.


    He placed Ning Wan on the big bed in the room. Ning Wan was sleeping soundly. She curled up into a comfortable position and continued sleeping as soon as she touched the pillow. She even hugged the other pillow in her arms.


    ¡°She looks so ugly when she¡¯s asleep,¡± Huo Ce muttered in disdain.


    Ning Wan woke up feeling refreshed. She closed her eyes and stretched. She tightened the pillow in her arms and muttered, ¡°Huo Yuan, where are we going to play today? I¡¯m not good at strategies. You¡¯ll be in charge.¡±


    Ning Wan continued to nag since Huo Yuan did not respond. ¡°Are you very tired too? Then let¡¯s sleep a little more. We¡¯ll sleep a little more. I wonder if your perverted Little Uncle will come and take you away again! Sigh, if he comes to take you away, just tell him¡­ Tell him that you have a headache and want to sleep a little longer. Do you hear me? Huh? Do you hear me?!¡±


    She reached out and patted the back of the pillow, but she did not hit Huo Yuan¡¯s small body.


    Ning Wan raised her body in a daze and looked around.


    ¡°Eh? Where did he go?¡± Ning Wan propped herself up. Afraid that Huo Yuan would roll off the bed, she quickly looked over and met his starry deep eyes.


    ¡°Ah¡ª¡± Ning Wan woke up and retreated with a scream.


    Bang!


    ¡°Ouch¡ª¡±


    Ning Wan fell from the bed to the ground.


    Huo Ce held his forehead. He could not pull Ning Wan away in time no matter how fast he reacted. He watched as she fell to the ground. He could only get out of bed and reach out to pull her.

 Chapter 27

    Ning Wan looked at the person and the hand in front of her as if she had seen a ghost.


    ¡°Y-You, you, you, why are you here?¡± She cried out.


    ¡°This is my room, my bed. Why can¡¯t I be here?¡± Huo Ce was amused.


    ¡°T-Then, then, why am I here?¡± Ning Wan stuttered.


    ¡°This is also your room. Of course you¡¯ll be here.¡± Huo Ce replied righteously.


    [What the hell? What the hell is this? Huh? What the hell?]


    Huo Ce¡¯s mood improved when he saw Ning Wan scrambling up from the ground with the blanket in her arms. Even her ¡°inner voice¡± was flustered. He had never felt so good before.


    Ning Wan looked at her pajamas and tried her best to recall what happened last night.


    She told Huo Yuan a story about Emperor Wu Di, Liu Xiu. She remembered the content of the story, but how did she end up on Huo Ce¡¯s bed?


    Huh? How did she get here?


    She was puzzled. When she looked up and met Huo Ce¡¯s half-smiling face, she could not help but tremble.


    What kind of strange scene is this?


    Huo Ce retracted his hand and looked at Ning Wan with his arms crossed. ¡°I¡¯ll give you 10 minutes to prepare. Let¡¯s go eat breakfast together.¡±


    He held back his laughter and turned to leave, leaving a confused Ning Wan behind.


    These days suddenly became interesting.


    Ning Wan did not understand how she had gotten into Huo Ce¡¯s bed until she followed Huo Yuan to the cafeteria with him. Fortunately, nothing had happened between them other than getting into Huo Ce¡¯s bed.


    Most importantly, is Huo Ce possessed? Why would he let her appear on his bed? Moreover, from the looks of it, he was actually not angry. It is really too strange!


    Huo Ce had an unknown ¡°bad habit¡±¡ªhe did not like to have close contact with anyone.


    Therefore, ordinary people could not approach him. She was only able to get Huo Ce to allow her to live in the Huo residence even if she had worked so hard for the past two years.


    But today, she had actually appeared in his bed and slept all night?


    Ning Wan touched her forehead.


    ¡°Young Aunt, what¡¯s wrong? Are you still asleep? Didn¡¯t we sleep in my room yesterday? Why didn¡¯t you stay in my room when you woke up this morning? Why did you go to Little Uncle¡¯s room?¡± Little Huo Yuan rubbed her nose in it.


    Ning Wan looked at Huo Yuan¡¯s innocent and clear eyes and could not form words for a moment.


    However, Huo Ce, who was walking in front, suddenly took a step back and pulled Huo Yuan over. ¡°Of course your Young Aunt has to sleep in my room. You¡¯ve already grown up and have to adapt to sleeping independently. You can¡¯t always let someone sleep with you.¡±


    Huo Yuan immediately straightened his expression and nodded seriously. He hesitated for a moment before saying, ¡°But Young Uncle, I still don¡¯t know enough words. I can¡¯t read by myself. I need Young Aunt to help me read.¡±


    Huo Ce carried Huo Yuan up and glanced at Ning Wan, who was beside him. ¡°You can get your Young Aunt to read you a bedtime story. There¡¯s no problem. Recognizing words isn¡¯t something that can be done overnight. Don¡¯t be anxious.¡±


    He looked at the distracted Ning Wan again and said in a heavier tone, ¡°I originally wanted your Young Aunt to be your first tutor. I think she¡¯s quite knowledgeable and knows astronomy and geography¡ª¡±


    He looked at Ning Wan, who looked back at him in surprise.


    [What is he doing? Is there something wrong with his brain? Isn¡¯t he looking for a tutor with a doctorate for Huo Yuan? Isn¡¯t my standard too low?]


    Huo Yuan hurriedly nodded and said, ¡°Alright, I like Young Aunt to study with me!¡±


    ¡°I think you like her being naughty with you?¡± Huo Ce suddenly snorted.


    Huo Yuan shut up. Ning Wan looked at Huo Ce in shock.


    [What¡¯s wrong with this person? What¡¯s wrong with him? Has he been possessed? It¡¯s too terrifying!]


    Huo Ce sneered and looked at Ning Wan. ¡°Teach Huo Yuan to lie to me? Let him lie to me and say that he has a headache, then sleep in with you and secretly go out to play?¡±


    Ning Wan was dumbfounded. ¡°No, no. I was just saying¡ª¡±


    Her voice trailed off and her head lowered.


    [It¡¯s over. He caught me red-handed! Why am I so unlucky! I was just saying. Why did he hear me? Forget it, I planned to do this anyway. I wasn¡¯t just saying. How did he find out? Aiyo, it¡¯s so messy! Ah¡ª]


    Ning Wan was going crazy.

 Chapter 28

    Huo Ce seemed to be very satisfied with Ning Wan¡¯s reaction. He patted Huo Yuan¡¯s head and said to the two of them, ¡°I don¡¯t object to you playing, but you¡¯re not allowed to lie or do anything dangerous. Teach him something serious.¡±


    [Are these words for me?]


    Ning Wan could not help but mutter in her heart.


    Huo Ce glanced at her. His gaze seemed to say, ¡°What do you think?¡±


    Ning Wan lowered her eyes.


    Huo Yuan was still very happy. For some reason, he liked the current atmosphere at home.


    Ning Wan felt that this Huo Ce was very strange. She had to be careful with her words and actions. At this moment, she wished she could become as obedient as air.


    Breakfast was a buffet and was very sumptuous.


    Ning Wan brought a nutritious breakfast to the two of them before choosing her own. When she turned around, she saw that a great beauty was already sitting beside Huo Ce.


    The beauty waved at her. ¡°Ning Wan, come and sit.¡±


    Ning Wan frowned. This was the eldest daughter of the Lin family, Lin Xin.


    Speaking of which, Huo Ce and Lin Xin could be said to be of equal social status. The two of them were still childhood sweethearts, but they did not become husband and wife.


    Even Ning Wan felt that it was a pity for them as a bystander.


    Lin Xin was not a ¡°rice worm¡± like her. She was also a strong woman who could lead the Lin Corporation. This made her even more compatible with Huo Ce.


    Unlike the women in the city who were thinking about Huo Ce, Lin Xin never felt that the wife Huo Ce married would hinder her relationship with him.


    She appeared openly beside Huo Ce.


    Just like now, they naturally looked like a family of three from afar.


    In the two years that she had worked hard to establish the persona of a ¡°good wife¡±, it was not as if Ning Wan had never touched a wall with Miss Lin. However, Miss Lin¡¯s schemes were not ordinary. She could always send the ¡°dumb¡± Young Madam Huo away with just a few moves, making her a laughing stock.


    Miss Lin had also contributed greatly to Ning Wan¡¯s good reputation of loving the man but not his money. Therefore, on the surface, Ning Wan was very afraid of this Miss Lin, but she was actually quite grateful for her help.


    Of course, Miss Lin did not think so.


    In her eyes, Ning Wan was just a higher-level servant of the Huo family.


    Ning Wan carried the plate over and sat down. ¡°Hello, Miss Lin.¡±


    Lin Xin nodded lightly and continued the topic with Huo Ce. ¡°Han Chi showed me the acquisition plan. I have a few different opinions. I¡¯ll email them to you later!¡±


    Huo Ce ate his breakfast slowly and hummed softly. Then, he placed a piece of cod on Ning Wan¡¯s plate.


    Lin Xin was stunned, and Ning Wan was dumbfounded.


    However, Huo Ce still did not look at Lin Xin. ¡°I know what you are against. Don¡¯t worry, I have a way to deal with it. If you¡¯re too worried, you can choose not to follow.¡±


    Lin Xin raised her eyebrows. ¡°So you have a foolproof plan? Then I¡¯m willing to hear the details.¡±


    She ignored Huo Ce¡¯s actions just now and carefully peeled a prawn and placed it on Huo Yuan¡¯s plate. She looked naturally like Huo Yuan¡¯s mother.


    Ning Wan was pouring water for Huo Yuan when Lin Xin took the glass of water and took a sip. She handed the milk in front of her to Huo Yuan and said, ¡°Children have to drink milk in the morning to ensure the supply of high-quality protein. Only then can you grow strong.¡±


    Then, she smiled lovingly at Huo Yuan.


    Ning Wan was used to Miss Lin stealing the limelight. She knew that she could not compare to her and could not be bothered with her.


    However, Huo Yuan pushed the glass of milk away. ¡°Young Aunt, I want some water.¡±


    Ning Wan quickly poured another glass of water and handed it to Huo Yuan.


    [Sigh, show some sincerity to like him if you want to be Huo Yuan¡¯s stepmother, I really don¡¯t know how to help you.]


    She raised her hand and wiped Huo Yuan¡¯s mouth with a tissue.


    [Poor little Huo Yuan. Everyone wants to be your stepmother, but no one is willing to love you. Sigh! What a sad life for this child.]


    Huo Ce looked at her blankly.


    He had never noticed the undercurrents between the women around him. He did not care about these things because it had nothing to do with him. The tricks between those women were not worth his attention.


    However, just now, Ning Wan¡¯s ¡°inner voice¡± made him see Huo Yuan¡¯s situation. Of course, Ning Wan¡¯s situation too.


    So, the human heart was so unpredictable.

 Chapter 29

    Lin Xin did not care about Huo Yuan¡¯s small protest at all.


    ¡°I heard that you found a tutor for Huo Yuan? It¡¯s time for him to learn something seriously,¡± Lin Xin said in a very familiar tone.


    Huo Ce said calmly, ¡°I¡¯ve sacked him. Ning Wan will be in charge of Huo Yuan¡¯s daily homework. Children should focus on playing. Happiness is the most important.¡±


    ¡°S-sacked? Let her be in charge of Huo Yuan¡¯s homework?¡± Lin Xin raised her voice, losing her composure a little.


    Ning Wan was shocked. For Lin Xin¡¯s attitude and Huo Ce¡¯s confession.


    Huo Ce frowned. Lin Xin immediately realized that she had lost her composure and hurriedly smiled politely at Ning Wan. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I don¡¯t mean to look down on you.¡±


    [It¡¯s okay. I know you look down on me.]


    Ning Wan¡¯s ¡°inner voice¡± was calm and even sincere.


    Lin Xin elegantly dabbed the corners of her mouth with a tissue and tried her best to control her emotions. ¡°Huo Yuan is the heir of the Huo Corporation that you and Elder Brother have chosen. Naturally, he has to be nurtured since he was young. Look, aren¡¯t you bringing him to all kinds of meetings now to let him see the world and get him involved at such a young age? We¡¯ve all been educated elites since we were young. He¡¯s five years old and not young anymore. He should start learning and gain cultural knowledge of the system. How can you still indulge him in playing and fooling around?¡±


    Huo Ce glanced at Ning Wan, who was picking up food for Huo Yuan calmly. ¡°I believe Ning Wan can be Huo Yuan¡¯s first tutor.¡±


    The food in Ning Wan¡¯s chopsticks landed on the table with a ¡°plop¡±.


    [Where did your confidence come from? Mr. Huo, even if you¡¯re confident in yourself, don¡¯t be confident in me!]


    Huo Ce¡¯s gaze softened as he looked at Huo Yuan. ¡°Ning Wan is right. A child has to enjoy childhood first. I¡¯ve worked hard to make the Huo Corporation better because I want Huo Yuan to be happier than my brother and I. Huo Yuan is Ning Wan and my son. He naturally should be accompanied and taught by Ning Wan. I believe in her. No problem.¡±


    Lin Xin did not look too good.


    She had never seen Huo Ce like this.


    Even Ning Wan had never seen it before!


    If it weren¡¯t for Little Glutinous Rice¡¯s repeated assurance that Huo Ce¡¯s body would never be occupied by transmigrators, she would have suspected that Huo Ce¡¯s soul had been replaced. He had become very different, but she couldn¡¯t tell what was different.


    This was the first time Ning Wan had seen Huo Ce disrespect Lin Xin. Ning Wan did not dare to look straight at Lin Xin¡¯s expression.


    However, Lin Xin was someone who did great things. She adjusted her emotions in an instant and smiled at Ning Wan. ¡°Yes, Ning Wan has a good temper. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have been chosen by Elder Brother to be the Young Madam of the Huo family.¡±


    Huo Ce nodded. ¡°Yes, Elder Brother has always been very good at judging people.¡±


    [Are they talking about me? Why does it sound so much like a fantasy?]


    Huo Yuan wiped his mouth. ¡°I¡¯m done eating.¡±


    Huo Ce said gently, ¡°Ning Wan, change him into formal clothes. There¡¯s a panel discussion in half an hour. Accompany him to listen in. The meeting will end at about ten o¡¯clock then you can have free time, but the scope can only be in the hotel.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Little Uncle.¡± Huo Yuan jumped down from the chair and pulled Ning Wan over. He whispered, ¡°Young Aunt, let¡¯s go.¡±


    Ning Wan stood up elegantly. ¡°Then we¡¯ll go back to our room first. Take your time.¡±


    Ning Wan had her own way of dealing with Lin Xin¡¯s transgressions. Wasn¡¯t it just ignoring her? Who didn¡¯t know how to do it?


    She could see Lin Xin¡¯s ugly expression from the back of her head. Unfortunately, she was trapped by her status. She could only endure it and not flare up even if she was unhappy.


    Ning Wan smiled comfortably and left with Huo Yuan happily thinking of this.


    Needless to say, this Miss Lin Xin would also be targeted by the book transmigrator or was already a book transmigrator. She was so determined to get the position of Huo Yuan¡¯s stepmother and was extremely ambitious.


    However, Ning Wan was not afraid of her. Ning Wan was in the mood to watch a show when facing such an arrogant young lady from a wealthy family who wanted to achieve her goal. Why not throw the problem to Huo Ce and let humans with high IQ fight?


    Ning Wan was in a good mood and was calm about being able to attend the Huo Corporation¡¯s internal meeting. She took notes for Huo Yuan and wanted to help him revise them when she was free. This made the Huo family employees look at her in a different light.


    Finally, it was time for them to move around freely. Both of them were equally excited. The first activity was to go swimming by the sea.


    Ning Wan wanted to bring Huo Yuan to swim in the indoor swimming pool, but Huo Yuan did not want to.


    Fortunately, the seaside bathhouse was in front of the hotel and Huo Ce¡¯s bodyguards were following them. Ning Wan was relieved. Nothing was more important than Young Master Huo¡¯s safety after all.

 Chapter 30

    Chi Nan was wrapped in a towel and wore sunglasses. He looked at Ning Wan and Huo Yuan, who were laughing and playing not far away, and a cold smile appeared on his face.


    He would not have used such an ultimate method if he had not been forced.


    Survival was not easy. Who wouldn¡¯t do anything to achieve their goal?


    He could only blame Ning Wan¡¯s status.


    ¡­


    Ning Wan woke up from the cold.


    The moment her brain woke up, Ning Wan¡¯s heart sank.


    ¡°Little Glutinous Rice!¡± She called out to her system.


    ¡°You¡¯re finally awake. I discovered a bug in my system. I actually can¡¯t wake you up when you are in danger. I would have tried to wake you up by the original system and let it strike you with lightning if you stayed unconscious!¡± Little Glutinous Rice complained.


    ¡°Thank you!¡± Ning Wan could not help but be glad that she woke up before the unlucky original system.


    She realized that her hands were tied behind her back and her ankles were also tied.


    ¡°I was kidnapped?¡± Ning Wan asked.


    ¡°It¡¯s you guys. Huo Yuan is behind you and hasn¡¯t woken up yet,¡± Little Glutinous Rice reminded kindly.


    Ning Wan struggled and bumped into Huo Yuan behind her. Huo Yuan snorted softly.


    Ning Wan tried her best to adjust her posture and sit up. She sized up her surroundings. They were tattered and covered in dust. Huo Yuan and her were still wearing swimming suits. No wonder it was so cold. It should be getting dark soon from the faint light coming through the tall window.


    Huo Yuan¡¯s small body curled up into a ball.


    ¡°Huo Yuan, Huo Yuan?¡± Ning Wan called out softly and nudged him.


    Huo Yuan also woke up. ¡°Young Aunt, Young Aunt.¡±


    He sounded like he was crying and was terrified.


    ¡°Don¡¯t cry. Don¡¯t be afraid. I¡¯m here,¡± Ning Wan comforted him softly.


    ¡°Are you cold? Come and lean in my arms. Let¡¯s warm each other up.¡± Ning Wan tried her best to help Huo Yuan.


    The two of them spent a long time before finally letting Huo Yuan sit in Ning Wan¡¯s arms. Huo Yuan sobbed softly. ¡°Young Aunt, what should we do? Will we die?¡±


    ¡°No! Your Little Uncle will definitely save us,¡± Ning Wan said firmly.


    She was certain of this. With Huo Ce¡¯s personality, once he discovered that the two of them were missing, he would find them even if he had to dig three feet into the ground. Even if he didn¡¯t look for her, he would look for Huo Yuan!


    ¡°Young Aunt, I¡¯m a little afraid.¡± He was only a five-year-old child after all. Huo Yuan¡¯s head was in Ning Wan¡¯s arms.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. Young Aunt is here. Let¡¯s think of a way together. You¡¯re a man. Think about the heroic stories you¡¯ve read. Our Huo Yuan wants to be a hero too, right?¡±


    Children were very easy to coax, especially a little boy like Huo Yuan who had a heroic plot.


    Ning Wan¡¯s mind raced. The kidnappers were probably here for her and Huo Yuan¡¯s identities. In that case, they would be asking for ransom. After a few hours, Huo Ce should already know that something had happened to them. That would be much easier.


    ¡°Little Glutinous Rice, do you know who did it?¡± Ning Wan asked Little Glutinous Rice.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know either. I reckon it¡¯s because of the book transmigrator,¡± Little Glutinous Rice said angrily.


    ¡°Young Aunt, I¡¯m a little cold.¡± Huo Yuan shrank back.


    Ning Wan felt that Huo Yuan¡¯s body was a little hot through the thin and dry swimsuit. She could not help but curse inwardly. She could not let Huo Yuan catch a cold.


    Waiting like this was no solution. They had to save themselves while waiting for help.


    ¡°Huo Yuan, come, turn around. I¡¯ll see if I can untie the rope on your hand.¡± She had to find something to do to distract Huo Yuan. She couldn¡¯t let him focus on his physical discomfort even if he already had a fever.


    Huo Yuan hurriedly struggled to get up again. He adjusted his posture and sat with his back facing Ning Wan.


    Ning Wan tried to untie the rope in Huo Yuan¡¯s hand with her teeth.


    The rope was very thick and tight. Ning Wan tried a few times and felt that her teeth were about to fall out.


    She could not help but curse the kidnappers in her heart.


    ¡°Young Aunt, are you tired? Rest for a while. Why don¡¯t I untie you first?¡± Huo Yuan really felt sorry for her.


    Such a good child was really heart wrenching.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯m not tired. It¡¯s just that the rope is a little thick. I need some time.¡± Ning Wan tried her best to move the muscles on her face and threw herself into untying the rope again.


    Hard work paid off. Ning Wan was so tired that she was sweating profusely. She finally used her teeth to untie the rope on Huo Yuan¡¯s hand.


    Ning Wan was so tired that she panted. She felt that her front teeth were about to leave her.


    As soon as Huo Yuan¡¯s hands were free, he came to untie Ning Wan¡¯s hands before he could untie the rope on his feet.

 Chapter 31

    He couldn¡¯t care less about the pain from kneeling on the concrete floor as he untied Ning Wan¡¯s rope. ¡°Young Aunt, don¡¯t be anxious.¡±


    He even comforted Ning Wan. Ning Wan sighed in her heart. A child¡¯s heart was the purest. If you treated him well, he would return it to you 10 fold. She did not dote on this child for the past two years for nothing.


    Huo Yuan¡¯s hands were small and he was not strong. After spending a long time, his hands cramped up before he finally untied the rope on Ning Wan¡¯s hands.


    Both of them heaved a sigh of relief. Ning Wan quickly untied the ropes around their ankles and hugged Huo Yuan in her arms. She rubbed his chest, back, and limbs hard. ¡°Are you cold? Huh? Are you cold?¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Huo Yuan threw himself into Ning Wan¡¯s arms with a little grievance and hugged her neck.


    Ning Wan looked around and realized that this was a fruit warehouse. The fruit box beside it was covered with long towel-like fabric to maintain the moisture of the fruits.


    Ning Wan pulled a piece over and wrapped it around Huo Yuan. She smiled and said, ¡°My Little Huo Yuan with mango flavor.¡±


    Then, she pulled one over and wrapped it around her. She patted Huo Yuan¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°Find some fruits to eat first if you¡¯re hungry. I¡¯ll see if there¡¯s a way out.¡±


    Her eyes adapted to the dark environment. This fruit warehouse was quite big. There were all kinds of fruits and they looked delicious.


    Ning Wan thought for a moment. This place should not be far from the hotel. Such fruits should be supplied to the hotel they were in.


    The person who had kidnapped them should know their itinerary very well. It was probably premeditated. This goal was clearly Little Huo Yuan.


    The windows here were all very high. They must have been specially set up to prevent the sun from touching fruits. The only door was still locked from the outside. There was no way out.


    Ning Wan looked around and wondered how much ransom they had extorted from Huo Ce. If she ran out with little Huo Yuan, would Huo Ce share half of the ransom with her as a reward?


    Ning Wan liked this bold and reasonable idea.


    At this moment, footsteps came from outside. Ning Wan hurriedly pulled Huo Yuan, who was chewing on a mango, over and held her breath as she listened to the sounds outside.


    From the footsteps, she could tell that there were three people outside.


    ¡°Are you sure they¡¯re still unconscious?¡± This voice was a little familiar. Ning Wan felt that she must have heard this voice before.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, that knockout drug will knock you out for at least five hours. Sigh, that girl is really not bad! She has a figure and looks. If you want to do something, hurry up. We brothers will let you have a go at her first seeing that you¡¯ve provided such a good source of goods. When you¡¯re done, it¡¯ll be our turn!¡± A rough voice said.


    ¡°Hey, that¡¯s not how you say it. That won¡¯t do! You¡¯re looking for money. You can¡¯t touch her!¡± The familiar voice said.


    Ning Wan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. This voice belonged to Chi Nan, the b*stard who had been thrown into the sea to feed the turtles!


    ¡°Nothing is absolute. Such a beautiful girl can only be chanced upon by luck. We want money and sex too. Why? Can¡¯t we?¡± Another sharp voice said.


    ¡°Elder Brothers, that¡¯s not what we agreed upon. You¡¯re both good men who value the morals of the martial world. You can¡¯t go back on your word. Won¡¯t that become a bad reputation for you?¡± Chi Nan was a little anxious.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to care so much about that girl. Then how can you bear to kidnap her?¡± The rough voice teased.


    ¡°How about this, Elder Brothers? I¡¯ll increase the ransom from 10 million to 15 million. I still want the original 5 million. The excess will belong to you. How about that?¡± Chi Nan seemed to have made up his mind.


    ¡°That¡¯s fine, but how can you be sure that they¡¯re worth 15 million? What if they don¡¯t give it to you?¡± The other two muttered softly.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, they can definitely afford this amount, but I have a small request.¡± Chi Nan¡¯s voice became relaxed.


    ¡°Alright, go ahead!¡±


    ¡°After we get the ransom, I¡¯ll rush in and save them. Then, you guys will beat me up until my face is swollen, but don¡¯t cause any substantial injuries. We¡¯ll escape in the end. How about that?¡± Chi Nan said.


    ¡°Oh? A hero saving a damsel in distress? Brother, you¡¯re quite good at playing! Taking a ransom of five million yuan and even pretended that you saved them. Impressive! Impressive!¡±


    ¡°No, no. I still have to rely on Elder Brothers to fulfill my wish!¡± Chi Nan flattered.


    ¡°Sure, I think you¡¯re a talent and worth establishing a long-term partnership with. I want to see how capable you are!¡±


    Ning Wan was fuming.

 Chapter 32

    This Chi Nan was really persistent!


    It seemed that even the b*stards in the sea were unwilling to eat him. They had let him climb up again to harm people. He had actually colluded with the kidnappers and wanted to act as a hero saving the damsel in distress?


    Huo Yuan tugged at Ning Wan¡¯s towel and looked up at her with an angry expression.


    Ning Wan pressed her index finger on her lips and made a shushing gesture.


    She looked around and gently pulled Huo Yuan to the back of the fruit box. She asked Huo Yuan to hide and said softly, ¡°Don¡¯t move. Hide here and don¡¯t come out.¡±


    Huo Yuan pulled her back. ¡°Young Aunt, what are you doing?¡±


    Ning Wan looked around and picked up a wooden stick beside her. She said calmly, ¡°We have to ensure our safety first before your Little Uncle comes looking for us.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll help you!¡± Little Huo Yuan perked up.


    Ning Wan pressed him down. ¡°Don¡¯t move. Your safety is the most important now. If you hide well, I won¡¯t have to be distracted. Let¡¯s split up the work. Don¡¯t be afraid. Your Little Uncle will definitely come looking for us.¡±


    She still had some confidence in Huo Ce.


    The door creaked open slightly. Ning Wan pushed Huo Yuan into a corner and walked out with a wooden stick.


    She was not afraid now. The longer it dragged on, the more beneficial it would be to her. She was betting that Huo Ce was looking for them with all his might.


    When Chi Nan, who had sneaked in, saw her, he immediately hushed her.


    Ning Wan watched him walk up to her with light footsteps and an anxious expression. ¡°Wanwan, are¡­ are you alright?¡±


    He was surprised that she had woken up.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Huo Yuan? Where is Huo Yuan?¡± Chi Nan looked around anxiously.


    ¡°He¡¯s not awake yet. I hid him.¡± Ning Wan took a step back.


    Chi Nan¡¯s face was filled with pity. ¡°Wanwan, you¡¯ve suffered. I saw two kidnappers tie you up and bring you here. I¡­ I followed them for the entire night. It wasn¡¯t easy for me to wait until they weren¡¯t around now before I dared to sneak in!¡±


    Ning Wan looked at him. ¡°Teacher Chi followed them for the entire night? Then why didn¡¯t you call the police? Why didn¡¯t you inform my husband?¡±


    Chi Nan paused for a moment. He did not expect Ning Wan¡¯s thoughts to be so clear under such circumstances, but his reaction was very fast. ¡°Shh! How can we call the police? What if they kill the hostage? As for Mr. Huo, the kidnappers will definitely contact him. If I call him, he might not believe me. Wanwan, I¡¯ve been worried about you and want to save you quickly!¡±


    Ning Wan¡¯s eyes flashed. ¡°Thank you, Teacher Chi. It¡¯s just that I don¡¯t understand why you¡¯re so good to me. Speaking of which, we¡¯ve only met twice.¡±


    Chi Nan had an affectionate expression. ¡°Wanwan, I really fell in love with you at first sight. I believe that you¡¯re my destined lover.¡±


    Ning Wan stroked her arm and had goosebumps.


    Chi Nan thought that she was touched by his deep love. ¡°Wanwan, I¡¯ll definitely save you!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m married with a husband and a child. Teacher Chi, you¡¯re destined to pay the wrong price for your deep love.¡± Ning Wan dealt with him patiently.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, Wanwan!¡± Chi Nan confessed anxiously.


    ¡°Wanwan, I¡¯ve never told you that other than having knowledge, I also have the ability to predict the future! Even though it¡¯s been extremely difficult, we¡¯ll definitely be together! Your husband isn¡¯t someone with a long life. When he¡¯s gone, we can be together openly. At that time, I¡¯ll treat Huo Yuan like my own son. Wanwan, we¡¯ll definitely be happy!¡± Chi Nan finally expressed his thoughts.


    Ning Wan looked at the shameless face in front of her and was so angry that she could not speak.


    The door opened and two fierce-looking kidnappers barged in. ¡°Hey, kid! How did you get in?¡±


    ¡°Beat him up!¡±


    The two of them came up and started punching and kicking Chi Nan.


    Ning Wan sneered and took a few steps back. She grabbed Huo Yuan¡¯s hand in the dark and said softly, ¡°Run!¡±


    Huo Yuan tacitly followed Ning Wan and ran.


    The three of them only realized something when the two of them ran out of the door. ¡°Hey, stop! Stop!¡±


    Ning Wan pulled Huo Yuan and ran desperately without looking back. She was not stupid. Why should she stand around and let them catch her again?

 Chapter 33

    The two of them were barefooted and could not care less about how hard the ground was under their feet. Huo Yuan cried out in pain after taking a few steps.


    Ning Wan turned around and glanced at the kidnappers who were getting closer and closer. She squatted down and carried Huo Yuan on her back. She comforted him, ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. Your Little Uncle will save us!¡±


    This was Ning Wan¡¯s only belief now.


    [Huo Ce, f*ck you. We¡¯ll die if you don¡¯t come now!]


    Ning Wan had never looked forward to Huo Ce¡¯s appearance as much as she did now.


    ¡°There they are!¡±


    A violent roar came from the other side just as the kidnapper behind grabbed Ning Wan¡¯s shoulder.


    ¡°Little Uncle!¡± Huo Yuan, who was on her back, screamed.


    Ning Wan used her last bit of strength and leaned forward to dodge the hand behind her. She opened her arms and pounced at Huo Ce.


    Huo Ce reached out to catch the two of them stacked together and felt Ning Wan¡¯s heart beating extremely fast.


    ¡°Little Uncle, you¡¯re finally here,¡± Huo Yuan choked out.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry I¡¯m late.¡± Huo Ce apologized sincerely.


    Ning Wan lay weakly on the ground. She glanced at Huo Ce¡¯s bodyguards behind her who were already fighting with the two kidnappers. She panted and told Huo Ce, ¡°Chi Nan, is in cahoots with them!¡±


    ¡°Alright! I understand!¡± Huo Ce quickly supported her and ordered coldly, ¡°Don¡¯t let anyone off!¡±


    ¡°Yes, sir!¡± The bodyguards quickly replied in unison.


    Their hearts were in their throats in order to find the Madam and Young Master. Now that they had finally found them, naturally¡­


    They had to vent all their anger on them.


    Huo Ce held Ning Wan in one arm and Huo Yuan in the other as he led them out.


    Ning Wan looked up and saw the flashing red and blue police lights not far away, as well as the lights of the cameras and cell phones. She couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°Oh no, there are reporters. What should we do? What should we do? We can¡¯t let them take photos of us now. They¡¯ll write nonsense and affect the Huo Corporation¡¯s reputation.¡±


    Ning Wan was really anxious. She was wearing a dirty rag outside and a swimsuit inside. Such an image was enough for the tabloids to publish topics for a month!


    The Huo family could not afford to lose face like this. She could not cause this trouble.


    However, Huo Ce grabbed her, who had nowhere to hide, and said coldly, ¡°Why are you still bothered about the Huo family¡¯s reputation at a time like this?¡±


    Han Chi ran over.


    Huo Ce said angrily, ¡°Tell them that if any company dares to release a photo without my permission, not only will I buy that media company, but I will also guarantee that they won¡¯t be able to do this for the rest of their lives!¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡± Han Chi immediately ran towards the surrounding crowd.


    Ning Wan heaved a sigh of relief.


    After returning to the hotel, the doctor came over to treat Ning Wan and Huo Yuan¡¯s wounds.


    Huo Yuan¡¯s eyes were filled with tears, but he did not cry. Ning Wan¡¯s heart ached.


    ¡°Thank you for protecting Huo Yuan,¡± Huo Ce said sincerely.


    [What nonsense is this? Huo Yuan is my son in name, but he actually treats me as his biological mother. Shouldn¡¯t I be protecting him? Why do I need you to thank me? You should apologize for being so late!]


    ¡°This is what I should do.¡± Ning Wan said respectfully on the surface.


    Huo Ce looked at Ning Wan with a warm smile in his eyes.


    This woman¡¯s inner voice was much more pleasant to the ears than her words.


    He did not know why Elder Brother had such good taste that he could see through the essence of this two-faced woman so clearly. Other than¡ª He could not be sure if she really loved him.


    However, it was enough that she loved Huo Yuan sincerely.


    Han Chi pushed the door open and entered. ¡°Sir, everything has been settled. The two kidnappers are repeat offenders. They broke their limbs and have been handed over to the police. They have also been reported to the underworld. Their paths are blocked both in and out of prison. That Chi Nan only broke his leg. He will spend the rest of his life in prison. He has been specially taken care of.¡±


    ¡°Why did you only break his leg? It¡¯s too easy on him. This person is too evil. I can¡¯t wait to cut him into pieces!¡± Ning Wan was furious.


    Han Chi and Huo Ce looked at each other. Huo Ce reached out and tucked Ning Wan¡¯s hair behind her ear. He said gently, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let him have it easy.¡±


    [Hmph! There will be endless trouble in the future if we don¡¯t get rid of the roots!]


    ¡°Little Uncle, that fool wants to wait for you to die, marry Young Aunt and even said that he wanted to be my stepfather!¡± Little Huo Yuan complained angrily.


    Huo Ce¡¯s hand paused and his gaze turned cold. He looked at Han Chi. ¡°You know what to do now?¡±


    ¡°Yes, don¡¯t worry, Mr. Huo and Young Madam!¡± Han Chi immediately replied and thought to himself. I didn¡¯t expect Chi Nan to be so bold! He really dares to think about it!


    He had to get someone to serve him well for his courage!

 Chapter 34

    The moment Han Chi opened the door, a red figure barged in and pounced in front of Huo Yuan, hugging him.


    ¡°Is Huo Yuan injured? Are you frightened? My poor little Huo Yuan, come here quickly, let Auntie take a look. Where does it hurt? What¡¯s wrong?¡± Lin Xin hugged Huo Yuan as tears fell.


    Huo Yuan was not used to being suddenly hugged. He broke free from Lin Xin¡¯s embrace and leaned into Huo Ce¡¯s arms.


    Lin Xin looked up and immediately flew into a rage when she saw Ning Wan. ¡°How did you raise the child? How could you let something so dangerous happen to Huo Yuan? Do you know who Huo Yuan is? Do you know how important he is to the Huo family? How many lives do you have to pay for any mishap?¡±


    Ning Wan looked at Lin Xin in a daze. She was not stunned by her scolding, but she was amazed by the speed at which her expression changed.


    [Is there a tap installed in her eyes? These tears come and go as she pleases. How can her face change so easily? Her acting skills are amazing!]


    It was no wonder that Ning Wan was surprised. Even she, the Best Actress, felt inferior to Lin Xin¡¯s ¡°emotional change¡± in a few minutes.


    ¡°Say something! Have you gone stupid now? What were you doing earlier?¡± Lin Xin raised her hand and pushed Ning Wan.


    Ning Wan was completely unprepared. She could not help but lose her balance and fall back from the push from Lin Xin.


    Huo Ce caught Ning Wan and turned around to put her steadily aside. Ning Wan was still in shock and subconsciously grabbed the corner of Huo Ce¡¯s shirt. She looked at Lin Xin in shock.


    ¡°Lin Xin, you¡¯ve gone too far!¡± Huo Ce said coldly.


    Lin Xin was stunned. She never expected Huo Ce to be on Ning Wan¡¯s side.


    Ning Wan was just a decoration of the Huo family. Hadn¡¯t he always ignored her existence?


    It was precisely because of Huo Ce¡¯s attitude that Lin Xin was never anxious. She knew that Huo Ce¡¯s heart was not with Ning Wan, and she would always have a chance. It was just that the time was not ripe yet.


    ¡°Apologize to Ning Wan. You have no right to criticize her. She was the one who protected Huo Yuan with all her might!¡± Huo Ce protected Ning Wan in his arms and explained coldly.


    Lin Xin was even more shocked, but her mind was racing. She quickly tried her best to smile. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Ning Wan. I was anxious and lost my temper at you. Don¡¯t be angry. Look at my anxiousness!¡±


    She went forward and pulled Ning Wan¡¯s hand out of Huo Ce¡¯s arms as she spoke. ¡°Quickly let me see if you¡¯re injured.¡±


    Ning Wan gently broke free from Lin Xin¡¯s hand and said docilely, ¡°No, I¡¯m not injured.¡±


    [Huo Ce, are you stupid? This woman has been marinated with vinegar. Why don¡¯t you understand? It¡¯s really difficult to put on such a good show even for a Best Actress. It¡¯s a pity that I met a stupid cow like Huo Ce who doesn¡¯t know how to be flirtatious!]


    Huo Ce frowned. Why is this wretched girl so scheming? How dare she frame him like this?


    Lin Xin held Ning Wan¡¯s hand again and asked about her well-being. Her attitude was very intimate. Those who did not know better would think that the two of them were very good friends!


    Ning Wan reached out to wipe away her goosebumps and forced a smile. ¡°Miss Lin, thank you. I¡¯m really fine. It¡¯s just that Huo Yuan and I were a little frightened. I-I have a headache now. I want to rest. Mr. Huo and you must be very busy, right? Why don¡¯t you guys go busy with work?¡±


    A sincere smile appeared on Lin Xin¡¯s face. Not bad. At least she was sensible!


    Huo Ce frowned. ¡°We don¡¯t have any work to do. You and Huo Yuan can sleep for a while. I¡¯ll accompany you.¡±


    Huo Yuan¡¯s eyes lit up.


    However, Lin Xin said, ¡°Why isn¡¯t there any work? Huo Ce, there are still some problems with the land we¡¯ve taken a liking to. I¡¯m here to discuss it with you. Since Ning Wan and Huo Yuan are fine, why don¡¯t we discuss the details?¡±


    Huo Yuan¡¯s eyes darkened.


    However, Ning Wan said gently, ¡°Go do your work. Huo Yuan and I are fine. I¡¯ll take good care of him.¡±


    [Please leave quickly. If you don¡¯t leave, I¡¯ll be annoyed to death.]


    Huo Ce could not help but glare at Ning Wan. How dare she despise him?


    Ning Wan was baffled by his glare. She could only put on her usual docile mask and lower her head in silence.


    Lin Xin burst with joy and her face could not help but become even more pleasant.


    [Please leave quickly. Let Huo Yuan and I have a good sleep.]


    Only then did Huo Ce¡¯s expression soften. ¡°Take Huo Yuan to rest for a while. I¡¯ll pick you up for dinner tonight.¡±

 Chapter 35

    Ning Wan finally heaved a sigh of relief after everyone left.


    She pulled Little Huo Yuan over and pounced on the big bed. ¡°Good Huo Yuan, let¡¯s have a good sleep. I¡¯m so tired. I was scared to death. I felt so wronged!¡±


    Huo Yuan jumped onto the bed with her and tugged her hair. He sighed and said, ¡°Woman, someone is coveting your husband. Why aren¡¯t you anxious? Why did you push my Little Uncle out?¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡± Ning Wan turned around and looked at Huo Yuan in surprise.


    Huo Yuan grabbed her hair with a worried expression. ¡°That Miss Lin doesn¡¯t have any good intentions. Look at her. She is going with Little Uncle everywhere in pairs. Those who don¡¯t know better might think that she¡¯s Little Uncle¡¯s wife! Look at her just now. She even dared to question you. She clearly treats you as a nanny. You gave her face, but she turned around and seduced Little Uncle! Young Aunt, don¡¯t be stupid!¡±


    Ning Wan looked at the serious Huo Yuan and could not help but laugh.


    Huo Yuan stroked her hair.


    Ning Wan laughed even louder and pressed Huo Yuan down on the bed, making him lie beside her. She placed a hand on him and pressed him down to prevent him from getting up.


    ¡°Little guy, why do you know so much?¡± She squeezed Huo Yuan¡¯s small arm after she was done laughing.


    Huo Yuan snorted unhappily. ¡°Stupid woman!¡±


    ¡°Who are you talking about?¡± Ning Wan reached out and pinched his face.


    ¡°What do children know? Whatever they say, the most important thing is for the two of us to be safe and sound. I was really scared to death! That Chi Nan is really a b*stard! Hmph! I wish he can spend the rest of his life in prison, being bullied every day and washing other people¡¯s smelly socks every day!¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t think your Little Uncle will let him off either. Nothing else is important so long as we¡¯re fine!¡± Ning Wan said softly.


    ¡°Is it not important that Little Uncle is snatched away by someone else?¡± Huo Yuan pinched her fingers hard.


    ¡°Huo Yuan, you have to remember that the person that can be snatched away means that she¡¯s not yours to begin with, understand? In the future, when you grow up and have a girlfriend, if your girlfriend falls in love with someone else, don¡¯t be sad. Wouldn¡¯t it be better if the person who doesn¡¯t love you leaves? Naturally, there will still be people who really like you and love you coming to your side. What are you afraid of?¡± Ning Wan raised her hand and pinched Huo Yuan¡¯s thick earlobes.


    Huo Yuan did not fully understand. He felt very comfortable being kneaded by Ning Wan and felt sleepy. He was still a child after all. He could not help but slowly close his eyes after such a terrible day.


    Ning Wan could not help but laugh when she heard Huo Yuan¡¯s breathing gradually calm down. Children were really blessed.


    In Huo Yuan¡¯s heart, he had long treated her as his mother. He was even starting to worry about her and Huo Ce.


    Unfortunately, children did not understand the world of adults.


    She and Huo Ce were destined to be from two different worlds. Her goal was very clear. She just wanted a stable life.


    Huo Ce was not her man. She knew her limits and did not want Huo Ce to die early. She was Young Madam Huo as long as Huo Ce was alive. Naturally, she had a luxurious life. When Huo Ce was gone one day, she would also have the ability to live alone.


    However, she was bound by two inexplicable systems by chance. She was not an obedient person, but she could still find the law of survival in the cracks.


    Therefore, it was not difficult to be an obedient and gentle Young Madam Huo.


    Of course, she would treat Madam Huo and Huo Yuan sincerely. The human heart was made of flesh. They had exchanged their sincerity with each other. She was a person with abundant feelings and would never reject such kind feelings. Such feelings of dependence were also the hope and motivation of life!


    As for Huo Ce, even though he had been a little strange these few days, so what? It had nothing to do with her!


    Huo Ce, who had nothing to do with Ning Wan, was standing behind the partition door. He heard Ning Wan¡¯s low murmurs and slowly put down his hand that was about to knock.


    It turned out that he was really not in Ning Wan¡¯s heart.


    At this moment, Huo Ce was in a very bad mood.


    It was expected that Ning Wan did not have him in her heart. He had never believed that she was a woman who only loved him and not his money. Or perhaps, he simply did not believe that such a woman existed.


    However, the fact that she did not love him but loved and protected his family unconditionally made him re-evaluate her and ignite his interest in knowing her.

 Chapter 36

    Lin Xin sat in the cafe with an ugly expression, a cup of cold coffee in front of her.


    Her assistant, Gu Lan, carefully stepped forward. ¡°CEO Lin, it¡¯s too late. Don¡¯t drink the coffee.¡±


    Lin Xin looked up and saw that it was Gu Lan. She felt wronged and her eyes turned red. She gestured for Gu Lan to sit down and said in a low voice, ¡°Do you think I¡¯m still in his heart?¡±


    Gu Lan naturally knew who Lin Xin was referring to. She smiled and leaned forward slightly. ¡°Of course!¡±


    Lin Xin looked at Gu Lan with teary eyes.


    Gu Lan comforted him. ¡°President Huo and you are childhood sweethearts. Think about it. Who else could stand by his side other than you?¡±


    Lin Xin did not speak, but her expression softened significantly.


    Gu Lan continued, ¡°Is there anyone who knows better than you what kind of person President Huo is? You know all his taboos, right? I don¡¯t think anyone in this world knows President Huo as well as you, right?¡±


    ¡°There is,¡± Lin Xin said softly.


    Gu Lan was stunned. ¡°Who?¡±


    ¡°Huo Quan, Elder Brother Huo.¡± Lin Xin¡¯s tone was waning.


    Gu Lan heaved a sigh of relief and looked at Lin Xin reproachfully.


    Lin Xin sighed. ¡°Huo Quan treats Huo Ce like a brother and a father, but why did he choose an idiot like Ning Wan for him in the end? I can¡¯t figure it out.¡±


    Gu Lan frowned. Lin Xin had been asking this question for two years.


    ¡°What exactly does he like about her? She¡¯s useless. He said that that woman loves Huo Ce. I believe that. She said that she doesn¡¯t like money and has no motives. Hmph! I don¡¯t believe it!¡± Lin Xin said hatefully.


    ¡°President Lin, I don¡¯t think any of this is important. What¡¯s important is that Ning Wan now has the status of Young Madam Huo. Regardless of whether President Huo loves her or not, she¡¯s standing in a position that she shouldn¡¯t be in. You don¡¯t have to worry about exposing her or researching why she appeared in that position. What¡¯s the point? The most important thing is to pull her down from that position,¡± Gu Lan said earnestly.


    Lin Xin sighed. ¡°Gu Lan, fortunately, you¡¯re here to remind me from time to time so that I won¡¯t lose my composure. I¡¯m always trapped by my inner demons and always want to figure this out. Sigh, you¡¯re right. It¡¯s meaningless. I have to let Ning Wan leave the Huo family. This woman is really lucky. She came back unscathed even after encountering the kidnappers today!¡±


    ¡°Unscathed?¡± Gu Lanluo raised his voice.


    Lin Xin nodded blankly. ¡°Yes, basically not injured.¡±


    Gu Lan looked at Lin Xin with a meaningful smile. ¡°She was kidnapped in a bathing suit and came back unscathed?¡±


    Lin Xin¡¯s heart trembled. ¡°You mean¡­¡±


    Gu Lan smiled. ¡°I don¡¯t mean anything. CEO Lin, there are some truths that need encouragement. Even the person involved might not be able to tell the truth!¡±


    Lin Xin¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°That¡¯s right, Gu Lan. You¡¯re really too smart!¡±


    Gu Lan smiled. ¡°Boss, you¡¯re the smart one. I didn¡¯t say anything!¡±


    The next day, the headlines on the entertainment section were very eye-catching.


    [Young Madam Huo was rescued from the kidnappers in a bathing suit. Her entire body was covered in injuries, making Young Master Huo furious.]


    Gu Lan held the tablet and smiled.


    How stupid. She did not expect to deal with two women at the same time with just a few words.


    If Huo Ce investigated carefully, he would definitely find out that this was a trending topic that Lin Xin had bought. Lin Xin¡¯s goal was to ruin Ning Wan¡¯s reputation. However, she had forgotten that Ning Wan was his face no matter if Huo Ce liked Ning Wan or not. He may not like her, but he could not be publicly slandered. Lin Xin had violated Huo Ce¡¯s big plan and would definitely be eliminated by Huo Ce.


    As for Ning Wan, no matter if she was chaste or unclean, after this trending topic, she would not be able to clarify her innocence even if she was covered in mouths.


    It was too easy to deal with these two women.


    It seemed that her transmigration trip was going abnormally smoothly!


    Gu Lan¡¯s goal was quite simple. She wanted to become the male lead¡¯s stepmother, have the most handsome and richest husband, and have the most handsome and richest son in the future!


    This was the character she had chosen in the book she had transmigrated from. A character who would enjoy wealth and glory for the rest of her life was the favorite of many women. How could it be her turn to play such a good role if not for her quick reflexes?


    She was a very lucky person. She was born for this book, for Huo Ce and Huo Yuan. This world would become hers!

 Chapter 37

    Huo Ce threw the tablet computer in his hand and said angrily, ¡°Han Chi, what are you doing?¡±


    Han Chi¡¯s forehead was covered in cold sweat. He had already spread the word to all the media yesterday. No one would offend President Huo no matter how bold they were!


    ¡°Huo Ce, did you see the news?¡± Lin Xin barged in without knocking. Excitement flashed across her eyes, but her face was filled with anxiety when she saw the shattered tablet on the ground.


    Huo Ce remained silent with a cold expression.


    Lin Xin walked over and said carefully, ¡°Huo Ce, is Ning Wan especially sad now? Don¡¯t blame her for this. She¡¯s a weak woman and can¡¯t resist. There¡¯s nothing she can do about such a thing¡­¡±


    Huo Ce looked at Lin Xin coldly. ¡°Do you think Ning Wan was sexually assaulted?¡±


    Huo Ce¡¯s gaze seemed to be devouring people.


    Lin Xin flinched and held the cell phone in her hand. She braced herself and said, ¡°That¡¯s what it¡¯s said online. I was thinking that I should comfort Ning Wan.¡±


    Huo Ce glared at her. ¡°Do you want to comfort her or kill her?¡±


    Lin Xin quickly lowered her gaze. ¡°No, I didn¡¯t. Huo Ce, you¡¯ve misunderstood. I, I, I just want to share your burden.¡±


    Lin Xin¡¯s voice gradually became softer.


    Huo Ce glared at her and turned to Han Chi. ¡°Investigate who did it! I want this person to die a horrible death!¡±


    Huo Ce¡¯s every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.


    Lin Xin¡¯s body could not help but tremble. ¡°Huo Ce, d-don¡¯t be angry. Those m-media, they only did what they had to do.¡±


    Huo Ce glanced at her coldly. ¡°What do you mean by what they had to do?¡±


    He turned to look at Han Chi. ¡°Han Chi, go and teach them what they have to do!¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡± Han Chi agreed loudly and turned to leave.


    Huo Ce was still angry and had an angry face. The two bodyguards at the door did not even dare to breathe loudly.


    Lin Xin calmed herself down and organized her words again. She went forward and said gently, ¡°Huo Ce, don¡¯t be sad. Now that the matter has already happened, the most important thing is to minimize the impact on the Huo family and you!¡±


    Huo Ce did not move.


    Lin Xin was delighted when she saw this. She then advised, ¡°Huo Ce, you¡¯re the head of the Huo family. For so many years, you¡¯ve put in all your effort for the Huo family. You can¡¯t ruin everything you¡¯ve worked so hard to build because of these miscellaneous matters.¡±


    Huo Ce still did not move.


    Lin Xin relaxed. ¡°Even though Ning Wan is pitiful, she¡¯s really not worth anything compared to the Huo family¡¯s reputation. If you can¡¯t bear to see her like this, we can just give her more money. We¡¯ll announce to the public that you¡¯ve already divorced her. You only saved her that day because of your past relationship. Then, I¡¯ll find a few media outlets to do an exclusive interview for you and lure the matter to our new project. What do you think?¡±


    Huo Ce slowly turned his head and looked at Lin Xin. ¡°Your arrangements are really meticulous!¡±


    Lin Xin smiled softly. ¡°Huo Ce, we¡¯ve been friends since we were young. Your business is my business. How can I not think for you? Don¡¯t worry, even though this small matter is being discussed everywhere now, it will be forgotten in a few days. Therefore, as long as Ning Wan doesn¡¯t appear in front of others as the Young Madam of the Huo family in the future, everything will be fine.¡±


    Huo Ce looked at Lin Xin steadily, his gaze turning cold bit by bit, but a small smile appeared on his lips. ¡°What a meticulous plan!¡±


    Only then did Lin Xin feel that something was wrong. Her smile became a little stiff, and she did not know how to respond.


    Huo Ce said word by word, ¡°Let¡¯s wait a little longer. I want to see which media dares to frame my Huo family and create trouble out of nothing!¡±


    Lin Xin¡¯s heart skipped a beat. ¡°No, there¡¯s no need, right? Huo Ce, you know that the media, they, are very good at making groundless accusations, isn¡¯t it? Why do you have to fuss with them about it?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t fuss about it? Heh, if I, Huo Ce, don¡¯t even fuss about such a thing, wouldn¡¯t I be seen as a joke?¡± Huo Ce¡¯s smile was as if it had been frozen.


    Lin Xin¡¯s heart was pounding. Only now did she realize that she might have been too hasty. She was hoping that Han Chi would not be able to find who did it, but Han Chi¡¯s ability¡ª


    Lin Xin¡¯s forehead could not help but sweat. For a moment, she did not know how to continue.


    Huo Ce had seen countless people. Lin Xin¡¯s timely appearance made him suspicious. It was just that he could not easily convict her without evidence.

 Chapter 38

    Han Chi returned quickly. He did not know what had happened between the two of them. After entering, he could not help but glance at Lin Xin. Lin Xin¡¯s heart raced.


    ¡°Have you found it out?¡± Huo Ce said coldly.


    ¡°Yes.¡± His gaze involuntarily drifted to Lin Xin.


    Lin Xin¡¯s heart was about to jump into her throat.


    Han Chi was about to speak when Huo Ce raised his hand and stopped him. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me who it is. Deal with it immediately. Arrest the reporter and author in charge. You should know what to do. Then throw them into prison. Release them once every three to five years and throw them in after they see the sun. They will go on a cycle and won¡¯t be reincarnated as long as I don¡¯t die!¡±


    Lin Xin and Han Chi were stunned.


    Han Chi said, ¡°Yes!¡±


    However, Lin Xin was so shocked that she broke out in sweat.


    ¡°Buy that media company and tear it down. Most importantly, find the person who instigated them and supported them. I won¡¯t be able to live in peace from now on if I don¡¯t swallow him whole. I don¡¯t care if it¡¯s my enemy or a cooperative company. I swear this upon my surname!¡± Huo Ce¡¯s tone was bone-chilling.


    ¡°No, no, don¡¯t be like this, Huo Ce,¡± Lin Xin pleaded incoherently.


    Han Chi did not dare to speak.


    However, Huo Ce looked at him and said, ¡°Go ahead. I want to see the results tomorrow!¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡± Han Chi replied and left.


    Lin Xin panicked. ¡°Huo Ce, why are you arguing with these people? We have so many serious things to do. Why do you have to take such a small matter to heart?¡±


    Huo Ce sneered. ¡°Small matter? What else can I do if I don¡¯t even say anything when I am bullied? Lin Xin, don¡¯t have any designs on Ning Wan. Ning Wan is mine. No one can bully her other than me!¡±


    Lin Xin shivered and said involuntarily, ¡°Yes, yes, I understand. I, I still have a meeting. I¡¯ll get going first.¡±


    Lin Xin left Huo Ce¡¯s office as if she was escaping and hurriedly went to look for Gu Lan.


    Gu Lan was discussing a plan with the other employees. She forcefully announced the end of the meeting and asked the employees to leave immediately.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Gu Lan asked Lin Xin in surprise.


    Lin Xin looked panicked. ¡°Quickly think of something. I found a media outlet to spread Ning Wan¡¯s rumors. Huo Ce wants to investigate this matter thoroughly now. We can¡¯t let Han Chi find out that I did it!¡±


    Lin Xin stomped her feet anxiously.


    Gu Lan was unhurried. ¡°What are you afraid of? How can such a thing be so easy to investigate? Did you reveal your true identity when you looked for the media reporters?¡±


    Lin Xin hesitated for a moment and did not speak.


    Gu Lan was surprised. ¡°You didn¡¯t really tell the media your true identity, did you?¡±


    ¡°I, I had no choice! Han Chi had intimidated those media outlets in advance. No one dared to report on the Huo family. Which reporter would dare to do this if I didn¡¯t mention my identity?


    Gu Lan was speechless and looked at Lin Xin helplessly. ¡°Then haven¡¯t you thought about what will happen if Huo Ce finds out? You really don¡¯t leave any way out for yourself. Sigh, what should I say about you?¡±


    ¡°Aiya, let¡¯s not talk about this now. Hurry up and think of a way. We can¡¯t let Han Chi find out!¡± Lin Xin stomped her feet.


    Gu Lan sighed. ¡°We don¡¯t know what channels Han Chi used at all. Can we stop him from doing this? Why don¡¯t you think of another way?¡±


    ¡°What else can I do? There¡¯s no other way!¡± Lin Xin regretted her rashness now.


    Gu Lan thought for a moment. ¡°Have you gone to see Ning Wan?¡±


    Lin Xin shook her head. ¡°No, I just came out from Huo Ce¡¯s place and haven¡¯t had the time to go to Ning Wan¡¯s place. Han Chi has already started to take action. What should I do!¡±


    Gu Lan¡¯s expression showed some disdain. ¡°You actually went to Huo Ce¡¯s place first? What a waste of a good opportunity! You saw Huo Ce first, said that you felt sorry for him and persuaded him to give up on Ning Wan, right?¡±


    ¡°If you go and see Ning Wan first and provoke her before she knows about this, what do you think will happen? You could have comforted Huo Ce when she makes a fuss and Huo Ce gets impatient with her. Don¡¯t you think Huo Ce will be grateful to you?¡±


    Gu Lantiao listed out the steps she should have taken to Lin Xin.


    Lin Xin looked vexed and could not help but stomp her feet. ¡°It¡¯s all ruined now. There¡¯s no other way. What should we do!¡±


    Gu Lan looked at her helplessly and regretfully.


    Lin Xin gritted her teeth. ¡°No, I can¡¯t let that little b*tch Ning Wan off so easily!¡±

 Chapter 39

    Gu Lan frowned. ¡°That¡¯s true. It would be a waste of effort if Ning Wan is unharmed.¡±


    Lin Xin immediately became energetic. ¡°Help me keep an eye on Han Chi. If you can stop him, you must. Huo Ce didn¡¯t listen to the results of Han Chi¡¯s investigation and only told him how to deal with the instigator. Go and find out more. I¡¯ll go look for Ning Wan now!¡±


    Lin Xin left without looking back.


    Gu Lan looked at her back and sneered. This idiot!


    The reason why Han Chi could find out about that media so quickly was because she had ¡°unintentionally¡± provided clues. Han Chi was not stupid. He must have already found out that the mastermind was Lin Xin.


    With Huo Ce¡¯s temper, he would not be a man if he could still spare Lin Xin and the Lin family after she made him a public cuckold!


    Ning Wan and Huo Yuan were lying on the bed reading a storybook. Huo Yuan was starting to pick up words quickly. Ning Wan kept repeating it with him, deepening his impression. Huo Yuan was quite passionate about studying.


    Someone knocked on the door. Ning Wan jumped out of bed and opened the door. She said to Huo Yuan, ¡°Do you think someone is here to deliver delicious food to us?¡±


    When the door opened, it was Lin Xin with red eyes and a sorrowful expression.


    Ning Wan could not help but be stunned. ¡°Miss Lin? Huo Ce isn¡¯t here.¡±


    She thought that Lin Xin was here to look for Huo Ce. If Huo Ce saw her bullied expression, his heart would probably ache.


    Lin Xin grabbed Ning Wan¡¯s wrist. ¡°Wanwan, I¡¯m here to see you.¡±


    Ning Wan was shocked. She was not used to having physical contact with people she was not familiar with, so she subconsciously took a step back.


    ¡°Miss Lin, I¡¯m fine. Huo Yuan and I are fine.¡± Ning Wan instinctively defended herself since she couldn¡¯t figure out what Miss Lin had up her sleeve.


    ¡°Wanwan, I know you¡¯re forcing a smile. I¡¯ve seen the reports on the Internet and so has Huo Ce. He¡¯s very angry now. Don¡¯t blame him. Think about it. Which man can still calm down when facing such a thing? How can he not be angry?¡±


    ¡°Huo Ce is the head of the Huo family. His face is more important to him than his life. In the past two years, we¡¯ve all seen your feelings for him, but you¡¯ll really implicate him now.¡± Lin Xin¡¯s voice was filled with tears and her face was filled with regret.


    Ning Wan looked at Lin Xin in confusion. ¡°Miss Lin, what do you mean? I don¡¯t understand.¡±


    Lin Xin took out her phone and showed it to Ning Wan. ¡°Look, the Internet is filled with news about you.¡±


    In fact, Han Chi had already ordered the news to be cleaned up. The webpage could no longer be opened. The content on the phone was screenshot by Lin Xin beforehand.


    Ning Wan stared blankly at the news in Lin Xin¡¯s hand, and her face turned pale.


    This was nonsense. She widened her eyes and looked at Lin Xin, not knowing what to say.


    Lin Xin held her hand and said sincerely, ¡°Ning Wan, do you know how much humiliation your existence will bring to the Huo family? The Huo family can¡¯t afford to lose face. The only way now is for you to leave the Huo family and not appear in public for the time being. Huo Ce will definitely think of a way to shut these media outlets up, but this will take time. Only by disappearing can the Huo family preserve their face. Ning Wan, you love Huo Ce deeply, right? You¡¯re willing to sacrifice yourself for him, right? I can help you leave this place and find a hidden place to hide for a while, okay?¡±


    Miss Lin¡¯s mouth opened and closed, but Ning Wan could not hear a word.


    Her ears buzzed as if a thousand bees were flying inside.


    She had once been a Best Actress. No one understood the power of the media to destroy everything better than her. In their hands, no matter if it was praise or derogation, it would make people shed a layer of skin. She almost felt an instinctive panic.


    Lin Xin was very satisfied with Ning Wan¡¯s reaction. Regardless of what happened with Huo Ce, it was fine if she could get rid of Ning Wan. Huo Ce could coax her later. She had panicked just now. She could achieve twice the result with half the effort by working on Ning Wan first.


    ¡°Young Aunt, don¡¯t be afraid. Little Uncle will protect us!¡± Huo Yuan¡¯s clear and firm voice interrupted Lin Xin and pulled Ning Wan¡¯s consciousness back.


    Huo Yuan listened to their conversation word for word. Ning Wan¡¯s expression made him very worried.

 Chapter 40

    He knew better than anyone else that Young Aunt cared about her family and had never thought about herself. However, Auntie Lin kept asking her to leave.


    Lin Xin frowned. She did not expect this little fellow to say such adult-like words.


    ¡°Huo Yuan, you don¡¯t understand adult matters. Don¡¯t interrupt. Auntie Lin will send Young Aunt away. I¡¯ll accompany you, okay?¡± Lin Xin softened her voice.


    ¡°No!¡± Huo Yuan rejected it bluntly.


    He went forward and grabbed Ning Wan¡¯s hand. ¡°Young Aunt, don¡¯t worry. Little Uncle will definitely have a way to resolve it. It wasn¡¯t easy for him to find us. If you leave now, won¡¯t he have to worry again? If you really want to leave, I¡¯ll accompany you. I won¡¯t be separated from you in any case!¡±


    Ning Wan took a deep breath as her thoughts raced.


    She reached out and stroked Huo Yuan¡¯s head. ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t leave.¡±


    Huo Yuan immediately smiled.


    Ning Wan turned around and looked at Lin Xin. ¡°Thank you, Miss Lin, but Huo Yuan is right. At such times, I have to listen to Huo Ce even more and cause less trouble for him.¡±


    Lin Xin almost fainted with anger.


    This woman was really annoying. She clearly looked tempted, so why did a few words from a child make her change her mind?


    ¡°Ning Wan, you love Huo Ce the most, right? You don¡¯t want to be a burden to him, right? You didn¡¯t see how angry he was just now. He was so angry that it scared me to death. He¡¯s very, very angry. What he cares about the most is the Huo family¡¯s face. Think about it, aren¡¯t you slapping his face after being sexually assaulted like this? A man can¡¯t take this lying down! Why don¡¯t you hide? When the matter is settled, you can study the next step after the storm of public opinion calms down. It¡¯ll be good for both you and him!¡± Lin Xin mobilized her intelligence again and tried her best to persuade her.


    Ning Wan looked at Lin Xin¡¯s eagerness and could not help but feel tempted.


    Lin Xin had always been the kind of woman who was high up in the air and ignored her. Her sincerity was really unlike her.


    She had no choice but to consider it thinking about the endless number of book transmigrators she would have to face.


    Hence, she put on a gentle and sad expression. ¡°Miss Lin, thank you. I know you¡¯re doing this for Huo Ce¡¯s own good. You¡¯ve never had any selfish motives.¡±


    An awkward expression flashed across Lin Xin¡¯s face, but it was quickly replaced by sincerity. She nodded heavily.


    Ning Wan sighed softly. ¡°But I¡¯m not as capable and opinionated as you. I can¡¯t help Huo Ce, but I can¡¯t cause trouble for him. Huo Ce personally saved Huo Yuan and me. He knows best that I wasn¡¯t sexually assaulted. I cannot make any haste decisions especially now, when the media is talking nonsense. Huo Ce will make the decision for me.¡±


    [This is the scumbag¡¯s matter to begin with. Of course, he has to resolve it. I don¡¯t think he can be the head of the Huo family for long if he doesn¡¯t have this ability!]


    Anger rose in Lin Xin¡¯s heart, and her tone could not help but become stern. ¡°Ning Wan, why are you so insensible? Do you need Huo Ce to stand up for you over such a small matter? Do you think he¡¯s your exclusive servant? He¡¯s the person who carries the fate of the entire family. There¡¯s only one head of the Huo family. Other than him, no one else can be qualified. However, Young Madam Huo is someone anyone can become. It doesn¡¯t have to be you. What benefits can an impure woman like you bring him other than embarrassing him?¡±


    [You gave yourself away just like that? What an idiot.]


    Ning Wan despised her in her heart, but she revealed a pitiful expression. ¡°Miss Lin, do you mean that you want me to die to make room for you, who is more suitable to be Young Madam Huo?¡±


    ¡°You¡ª¡± Lin Xin almost bit her tongue.


    In the business world, words were always left on the tip of one¡¯s tongue. Some things could only be understood and not communicated with words. How could they be so straightforward?


    Ning Wan looked at her with tears in her eyes.


    Lin Xin was half a head taller than the petite Ning Wan. Anyone who saw this confrontation would think that Lin Xin was bullying the weak. Ning Wan had already caught a glimpse of Huo Ce entering from the corner of her eye.


    [Huo Ce, if you can¡¯t find out that someone here is the one manipulating the media, then you¡¯re a pig!]


    Huo Ce could not help but frown. Why is this woman always scolding him in her heart? How can she be so hypocritical?


    ¡°President Lin, why are you here? It was easy to find you.¡± Gu Lan, who was behind Huo Ce, spoke at the right time, reminding Lin Xin, who had yet to see Huo Ce.


    Lin Xin¡¯s heart trembled and she cursed inwardly. Why would Huo Ce come to see Ning Wan at this time? Shouldn¡¯t he be dealing with the media? How should she explain herself now?