âNo!â
Song Yaoyao pouted her lips and tugged on his sleeve aggrievedly. âThey donât like me. Mrs. Song even told me to never return. She said sheâd pretend Iâm dead and that she never gave birth to me...â
âNonsense!ââZhou Manli immediately stood upââWhen did I say that?â
Good job, Song Yaoyao. You actually ratted me out.
Song Rui frowned and grabbed onto Zhou Manli.
In a kind and doting tone, he said, âYour mother was indeed wrong this time. Iâll get her to apologize to you, okay?â
He didnât mind that Song Yaoyao called Zhou Manli Mrs. Song instead of Mom.
Song Yaoyao hid beside Huo Yunque and scoffed quietly, âI donât care much for that.â
Who cared about her apology? It was worth nothing.
The girl snuggled beside him, like a little cat who was afraid of being abandoned.
âGege, donât send me away~â the girl looked at him pitifully with tears in her eyes. âI donât eat much! Just a little little bit...â
She placed two fingers together and left a small gap, looking extremely pitiful.
âAhem...â
Huo Ningxi rolled his eyes and sneered on the inside.
So what if you only eat a little bit? Did you know that the ingredients are shipped in fresh every morning from all across the country?
Besides, you eat the most out of all of us!
You pig!
Little Swindler!
âThis child is acting recklessly again.â Song Rui shook his head and pointed at Song Yaoyao in amusement like a doting father
Zhou Manliâs eyes sparkled and her tone warmed up. âYouâre still young. If you live outside, people will talk.â
âWhat will they talk about?â Song Yaoyao tilted her head and stared straight into Zhou Manliâs eyes as though she could see through her thoughts.
âStop being childish. Come home with Mom and Dad. Itâs not convenient for you to stay here, and it will have an impact on Mr. Huoâs reputation,â Zhou Manli said quietly as she avoided Song Yaoyaoâs gaze.
âYour Mom is right. Moreover, itâs almost your and your sisterâs birthday. We are planning to hold a huge party for you. How can you not come home?â
Song Yaoyao pouted her lips. âGege, do you also think itâs bad for your reputation if I stay here?â
âI donât see any issues.â
âSee?!â Song Yaoyao was immediately happy when she heard Huo Yunqueâs response. Lifting her chin smugly, she said, âGege doesnât care, so what else is there to say?â
âThat...â Song Rui was speechless.
He didnât expect Huo Yunque to dote on Song Yaoyao to this extent already.
Zhou Manli had other motives, so naturally, she couldnât let Song Yaoyao live with Huo Yunque.
She furrowed her brows and objected, âMr. Huo, as a mother, my words may be hard to hear, but they are my genuine thoughts. Yaoyao is still young; only 18! Although the Huos are big and powerful, allowing a young girl to stay in your home will ruin her reputation too. Why donât you help us persuade Yaoyao?â
âI donât care about reputation.â
Song Yaoyao grabbed onto Huo Yunqueâs sleeve. âWhy should I care what other people say? If worse comes to worst, Iâll just marry Gege. Then they wonât be able to say anything, right?â
âPfffââ
Huo Ningxi spat out a mouthful of water and opened his eyes wide. âSong Yaoyao, youâre certainly bold!â
Huo Yunque glanced at him slightly, causing Huo Ningxi to feel a chill down the back of his neck. He lifted his hand to touch it.
What is the meaning of Small Uncleâs gaze? he thought to himself.
Was he actually interested in Song Yaoyao? No way!
If he had to call Song Yaoyao his auntie, heâd much rather die!