What to Do If I Become the Villain's Daughter

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One wave had barely subsided when another arose.

Seeing his troubled expression, Old Master Huo inquired, "What's wrong?"

Huo Xiaozheng remained silent for a moment.

"Someone online has used Huo Jing's scandal to expose Ning's situation."

Old Master Huo asked, puzzled, "Didn't you delete Ning's photos?"

Huo Jing started, immediately pulling out her phone.

Several breaking news stories topped the headlines.

"Huo Corporation heir's illegitimate daughter is deeply scheming!"

"5-year-old girl's cruel ploy sends birth mother to prison!!"

"Huo Xiaozheng's neglect leads to daughter's abuse!"

The Huo Yanqin couple's faces darkened upon seeing this.

"How outrageous! Who could be so vicious as to target a child!" Huo Yanqin said, turning his gaze towards Huo Jing.

Huo Jing thought for a moment, then denied it, "These headlines are aimed at my brother, it's probably not my rivals behind this."

Huo Xiaozheng also denied it: "It's not Huo Jing's people, it's Huo Siyuan."

Huo Siyuan was the balding man.

Huo Xiaozheng blamed himself for being careless, thinking Huo Siyuan was merely lashing out in desperation. He hadn't expected him to have a backup plan.

Huo Xiaozheng was still investigating Huo Siyuan's motives for this move.

If it was simply to attack Huo Ning, then he had been overly impulsive.

If not...

A flash of insight crossed Huo Xiaozheng's mind.

With this thought, he strode upstairs, dug Huo Ning out from the colorful foam balls, and carried her downstairs with one arm.

Huo Ning stared with wide eyes, her face full of confusion: "Huh?"

Huo Yueze hurriedly followed behind: "Uncle, are you going home so early?"

Huo Xiaozheng ignored him. When he reached the living room, he briefly greeted the elders: "I'm taking Ning home first."

Huo Yanqin guessed he would be very busy tonight and suggested leaving Ning at the old house.

Zheng Jinxiu also sought Huo Ning's opinion: "Dad has work to do, would you like to stay at grandpa and grandma's house for the night?"

Huo Ning's fingers curled slightly, and she lowered her head, looking a bit troubled.

"I..."

Huo Xiaozheng interrupted: "No need, it's more convenient for Ning to be with me."

Seeing his firm attitude, Huo Yanqin didn't press further, only telling Huo Xiaozheng not to worry, that he would find people to try and get the trending topics taken down as soon as possible.

Huo Xiaozheng nodded, then left carrying Huo Ning.

Huo Ning rested her head on Huo Xiaozheng's shoulder, waving to everyone: "Bye-bye, dinner was delicious, I'll come again next time."

Huo Yueze, holding a colorful foam ball, watched her leave.

Huo Ning's eyes curved in a smile: "Goodbye, big brother."

Surprised to receive a personal farewell, Huo Yueze excitedly waved back: "Goodbye, little sister!"

Once in the car, Huo Xiaozheng sternly advised Huo Ning: "For the next couple of days, you need to stay with me. Don't go out alone, and make sure to tell me immediately if anything happens, okay?"