Tycoon Stepdad's Popularity (Part-1)

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Chapter 24

Lin Yi had never known that his name could be spoken with such an icy tone.

Each word seemed to carry the chill of snow that had not melted for millennia, enough to make one shiver.

However, Lin Yi did not pay much attention to this.

He opened the car door stylishly, stepped out, and then closed it behind him.

Only when he stood face to face with Huo Jihan did he speak: "Mr. Huo."

His voice was completely different from Huo Jihan's.

Huo Jihan's voice was deep and cold, naturally exuding an oppressive aura of superiority, while Lin Yi's voice was clear and melodious, like a stream flowing over mountain rocks.

This was their first formal meeting.

However, they were only in a contractual marriage, and their understanding of each other was limited to cold, hard facts, so there wasn't much to talk about.

After exchanging greetings, they walked silently into the villa together.

As they walked, Lin Yi jingled his car keys, his demeanor lazy and relaxed.

Huo Jihan, on the other hand, walked steadily, his back straight, each step carrying a strong sense of intimidation.

The atmosphere in the villa changed as they entered.

It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

The servants became cautious upon seeing Huo Jihan return, all alert, as if afraid of making any mistakes.

It was evident that Huo Jihan wielded considerable authority.

Seeing this, Lin Yi gained a deeper understanding of Huo Jihan.

But it didn't concern him much since he wouldn't do anything to provoke Huo Jihan anyway; he just needed to collect his monthly allowance.

At this moment, the Steward approached, delighted. "Mr. Huo, you're back."

It was clear that the Steward had a good relationship with Huo Jihan, having worked in the house for decades.

Huo Jihan nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

With nothing else to do, Lin Yi sat down on the sofa and started playing with his phone.

Huo Jihan's dark eyes scanned the living room and asked the Steward in a low voice, "Where is Mianmian?"

The Steward immediately replied, "Young Master is still taking a nap. Should I wake him up?"

Huo Jihan stopped him, "No need."

The Steward remembered something and eagerly reported, "By the way, Mr. Huo, Young Master has shown significant changes recently..."

Before the Steward could elaborate on what those changes were, the subject of their conversation, Huo Mianmian, came down the stairs.

Huo Mianmian had just woken up, still a bit drowsy.

He wore a yellow Pikachu pajama set and was rubbing his sleepy eyes with his soft little hands, slowly making his way down the stairs.

Because he had just slept, his hair was a bit messy, with a small tuft sticking up, and his cheeks were flushed, leaving a tiny red mark, making him look both dazed and adorable.

He made his way down the stairs and looked directly at the sofa in the living room.

He was searching for the single sofa where Lin Yi usually sat.