Chapter 154 - 154: Young Master Huo’s Fight for Favor

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At that moment, Huo Sicheng had eyes only for Gu Qingcheng.

When Huo Xuan saw Gu Qingcheng at the school gate, he was ecstatic. All he could see was his mother embracing her.

“Mommy.”

Unnoticed by anyone, the car had already driven away, but it had captured Gu Qingcheng and Huo Xuan on camera.

In that moment, Gu Qingcheng held Huo Xuan tightly and said lovingly, “Xuan

‘er, be good. Mommy is here to pick you up from school.”

Huo Xuan wrapped his arms around Gu Qingcheng’s neck, his angelic face beaming with happiness.

“Mom, you haven’t come to pick me up for many days.”

“I’m sorry,” Gu Qingcheng said apologetically. “Mommy’s been a little busy.”

“Mom, you don’t have to apologize. I know you’re busy.” Huo Xuan then looked at his mother. “I saw the news about the Peach Lotus Cup. It’s good that Mom isn’t injured.”

Gu Qingcheng carried Huo Xuan across the street and reassured him, “Don’t worry, Mommy won’t get hurt.”

Meanwhile, Huo Sicheng, sitting in the car, observed the interaction between Gu Qingcheng and the child. He didn’t notice that someone in the car had already taken a picture of Gu Qingcheng.

He retrieved his phone and ordered that no one should know that Gu Qingcheng had come to pick up their son from school. Revealing this would put her in danger, and his son would also be at risk.

“Daddy?” When Huo Xuan saw his father, Huo Sicheng, in the car, he was surprised and delighted. “Mom, is Dad in the car?”

Gu Qingcheng nodded. “Yes, I’m here with Daddy to take you home. You know

Daddy’s leg isn’t well, so only Mommy will pick you up at the school gate.”

Huo Xuan’s eyes reddened. “Mommy, this is the first time Daddy has come to school to pick up Baby.”

Gu Qingcheng halted and comforted Huo Xuan. “Mommy and Daddy will come to pick me often in the future. It won’t be just this time.”

Huo Xuan listened to his mother’s gentle words and nodded with tears in his eyes. “Yes, Mommy and Daddy love me the most.”

“Of course. Dad and I love you.” Gu Qingcheng responded softly. “You’re our good son.”

Huo Xuan rested his head on his mother’s shoulder contentedly.

“Daddy.” He entered the car and extended his little arms to his father, Huo Sicheng. “Hug.”

Huo Sicheng opened his arms and embraced his son, Huo Xuan, lovingly. He inquired, “How was school today?”

“I’m very happy at school.” Huo Xuan blinked his big black eyes. “Ever since Mom taught those who bullied me a lesson, everyone in school likes me. They even ask Mom why she doesn’t come to school anymore. Everyone has lots of questions tor mom.”

Gu Qingcheng was surprised. “What kind of questions do they want to ask

Mom?”

“Hongya from our class wants to know why she’s so powerful. How can she knock someone down with a single punch?” Huo Xuan explained with gestures.

As Gu Qingcheng listened to Huo Xuan’s enthusiastic retelling, she suddenly turned to Huo Sicheng with embarrassment. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Hubby, I seem quite fierce.”

Huo Sicheng’s gaze shifted to Gu Qingcheng’s chest, and he commented meaningfully, “Indeed, they’re quite impressive.”

Gu Qingcheng followed Huo Sicheng’s line of sight, blushed, and playfully kicked him.

“Stop fooling around in front of the child,” she chided, her cheeks reddening. Huo Sicheng responded with a charming smile. “I’m just speaking the truth.”

Gu Qingcheng’s face grew even redder. She bit her lower lip and shot a mock glare at Huo Sicheng.

Huo Sicheng continued to smile, with one arm around his son and the other around his wife, Gu Qingcheng.

“Let’s head home.”

Gu Qingcheng leaned her head on Huo Sicheng’s shoulder and looked at her delighted son, Huo Xuan.

Mr. Zhao was taken aback when he saw the young master, Gu Qingcheng, and the young master’s family of three together.

To him, the atmosphere surrounding them was joyous and warm, filling his heart with warmth.

It had been a while since he had seen Young Master Huo Sicheng and Young Master Huo Xuan this happy. Even from a distance, he could sense the happiness radiating from father and son.

However…

“Mr. Zhao, there’s no need for the servants to cook tonight. I’ll cook myself.” Gu Qingcheng smiled. “And if you’re willing, we can all have dinner together after I finish cooking.”

Mr. Zhao’s face stiffened, his fists clenched behind his back as he struggled to hide his disdain for Gu Qingcheng.

“Alright, I’ll instruct the servants to vacate the kitchen now,” he said respectfully. “Thank you for the invitation, Madam. I have other matters to attend to, so I won’t be dining with you.”

Though Mr. Zhao attempted to mask the change in his expression, Gu Qingcheng noticed it.

It seemed that her relationship with Huo Sicheng was improving, and Mr. Zhao felt the need to address it sooner rather than later.

Otherwise, Mr. Zhao might assume she still intended to divorce Huo Sicheng and secretly plot against him.

“Okav, we’ll save dinner with Mr. Zhao for next time,” she said, holding Huo Xuan’s hand and looking at Huo Sicheng. “Hubby, I’m keeping my promise to cook. Don’t back out now.”

Huo Sicheng nodded.

Gu Qingcheng had already decided on the dishes while they were on their way home.

As she cooked in the kitchen, Huo Sicheng and Huo Xuan sat nearby, observing her.

Huo Xuan turned his head and regarded Huo Sicheng. “Dad, are you really not going to help Mom?”

“Your mother is a woman of her word,” Huo Sicheng’s gaze remained fixed on Gu Qingcheng. “She doesn’t want my assistance. If I help, she’ll consider me a hindrance. If I don’t help, she’ll blame me.”

Huo Xuan smiled. “Mommy is so adorable.”

Huo Sicheng raised an eyebrow and looked at his son. “Your mother bullied me, and you find that adorable? You’re quite quick to side with others.”

“Dad, Mom is a girl. As a boy, you should yield to Mom,” Huo Xuan explained. “Mom might have bullied you, but she also loves you. Haven’t you heard the saying? ‘Beating is loving, scolding is loving.”‘

“Plus, as a boy, both Dad and I should pamper Mom. We must cherish and love Mommy. She’s our little princess, our queen.”

“Moreover, is it really siding with others when I praise my mother? Mom wasn’t an outsider. We’re a family. A son praising his mother is his expression of love.

Huo Sicheng looked at Huo Xuan in astonishment.

It was rare for his son, Huo Xuan, to speak so much, and each word he uttered brimmed with admiration for Gu Qingcheng. It was evident that his son held her in high regard.

But then again, that was just the way Gu Qingcheng was.

People who liked her adored her deeply, while those who didn’t had strong negative feelings toward her.

She was a woman with a distinctive personality. The more one got to know her, the more intriguing, resolute, and potent she appeared.

“You’re right. We should indulge Mommy. Mommy is our little princess,” Huo Sicheng responded to Huo Xuan affectionately. “Nonetheless, let me clarify this: your mother is mine. You can love your mother, but you can’t take her away.”

“Dad, you’re being a little petty. You’re even jealous of your own son?” Huo Xuan remarked in amazement. “You’re competing for Mom’s affection with your son? Seriously?”

Huo Sicheng shifted his gaze to Gu Qingcheng with a tender look and murmured, “Do you know how long I’ve waited to have this kind of relationship with your mother?”