What to Do If I Become the Villain's Daughter

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Despite saying this, it was still a family matter.

Huo Xiaozheng could only gently tell Huo Guining that no matter how capable he was, his hands couldn't reach into other people's homes.

"Because the boss lady only scolded her and didn't hit her, it doesn't count as domestic violence, right?" Huo Guining asked, looking up with her little face.

Huo Xiaozheng was stunned for a moment, and could only reluctantly agree.

Huo Guining returned to the hotel with Huo Xiaozheng, feeling a bit gloomy.

The next day.

Huo Xiaozheng planned to take Huo Guining mountain climbing.

After a simple breakfast, Huo Xiaozheng drove to one of the local scenic spots.

The sun shone brightly in a cloudless sky.

Both Huo Xiaozheng and Huo Guining were dressed in sportswear, each properly equipped with a hiking stick as they set foot on the stone steps.

The mountain wasn't tall, but Huo Guining's small frame was too weak.

Before long, she was panting heavily.

Huo Xiaozheng resisted the urge to carry her, instead giving her some water and encouraging her, "You're doing great, you've already climbed so high. Keep it up."

Huo Guining looked back at the path they'd come: the starting point seemed just a stone's throw away.

Huo Xiaozheng didn't mind, "You're already doing wonderfully."

As time passed, Huo Guining trudged upwards with determined huffs and puffs.

Along the way, Huo Xiaozheng wanted to call for a stop, to let Huo Guining pause and enjoy the scenery.

She mercilessly refused.

"I want to climb to the top in one go!"

Seeing her still in good spirits, Huo Xiaozheng let her be.

Halfway up the mountain, there was a temple bustling with a steady stream of worshippers, its incense burning prosperously.

Huo Xiaozheng wasn't superstitious about these things.

But looking at the little girl in front of him, puffing and panting, something stirred in his heart.

"Ningning, let's go pay our respects."

Due to the exercise, Huo Guining's cheeks were flushed red.

Her cool princess-cut bangs were now damp with sweat, sticking to her face in strands.

Huo Guining hastily wiped her face, shaking the bangs clinging to her face: "Okay!"

With that, she rushed headlong towards the temple.

Seeing she was about to collide with tourists ahead, Huo Xiaozheng stepped forward, grabbed her arm, and lifted her up.

"Be careful, it's a bit crowded here."

Huo Guining belatedly realized she had almost bumped into someone.

Huo Xiaozheng carried her like this, walked into the main hall, and then set her down.

The deity's statue in the center of the hall was majestic and imposing, high above, looking down upon all living beings.

Huo Xiaozheng disliked this appearance and turned to leave.

But Huo Guining suddenly imitated the worshippers, bending her knees and kneeling on the prayer mat.

She clasped her hands together, her little mouth muttering, eyes closed, praying devoutly.