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At this moment, Huo Jihan spoke to Huo Mianmian, "Aren't you going to invite your Little Dad to watch the butterfly with you?"

Huo Mianmian nodded decisively.

He was just about to call Little Dad!

But how did Dad know?

Huo Mianmian couldn't figure it out, but being young, he soon gave up thinking about it and happily called out to Lin Yi, "Little Dad, come here! There's a butterfly here."

Lin Yi smiled and walked over, "So you called me for this? Where's the butterfly?"

Huo Mianmian pointed with his finger at the white butterfly, "It's right there."

Lin Yi tilted his head and saw a white butterfly resting on a flower. He praised Huo Mianmian, "Mianmian, you're amazing. How did you spot this butterfly?"

Huo Mianmian proudly lifted his little head, "It was outside the window, so I let it in..."

The two of them then engaged in a lively discussion about the butterfly.

Huo Jihan picked up his laptop again.

This time, his work efficiency returned to its usual level, and he quickly reviewed the complex data charts before sending them back to the company's subordinates.

In the evening, Ji Yunchuan and Qin Ling came over for a visit.

Ji Yunchuan was as chatty as usual, while Qin Ling remained mostly silent.

Ji Yunchuan, like an eager puppy, approached Lin Yi and said, "Sis-in-law, this afternoon, Qin Ling and I explored around the villa and stumbled upon a waterfall. It's hanging off a cliff, and it's spectacular! There's a deep pool at the bottom, and there might even be fish in it! How about we go check it out another day?"

Lin Yi found Ji Yunchuan's description intriguing and nodded, "Sure."

Then, Ji Yunchuan continued talking about other places, all of which were equally fascinating.

Lin Yi looked at him in surprise, "You discovered so many places in just one afternoon?"

Ji Yunchuan proudly replied, "Of course! If you don't know where to go for fun, just follow me!"

He couldn't sit still, always bouncing around like a hyperactive monkey, eager to explore everything.

Lin Yi nodded again.

At that moment, Ji Yunchuan changed the subject and said to Huo Jihan, "By the way, Big Brother Huo, why don't you sleep in Sis-in-law's room tonight? I invited a few more friends, and we've taken up all the empty rooms in the villa!"

After saying this, he winked at Huo Jihan, as if to say, "Don't thank me too much."

Lin Yi was taken aback by this.

What? No more empty rooms?

Huo Jihan is going to sleep here?

Lin Yi was about to ask Ji Yunchuan more questions.

However, Ji Yunchuan, as if greased with oil, pushed Qin Ling out the door, "Come on, it's getting late. We shouldn't disturb Big Brother Huo anymore!"

Lin Yi: "??"

Soon, Ji Yunchuan left, and the room fell quiet again.

Lin Yi thought about what Ji Yunchuan had said and felt a bit confused.

So, Huo Jihan is really going to stay here tonight?

That doesn't seem right, does it?

Although they are married on paper, they have no real relationship. At home, they always slept in separate rooms. Now, suddenly sharing the same room and bed seems too strange!

Thinking this, Lin Yi turned to Huo Jihan, "Um..."

He wanted to ask if Huo Jihan was really going to sleep here, but it seemed impolite, especially after Huo Jihan helped him complete so many game tasks.

But not clarifying could lead to an even worse situation.

Lin Yi's face showed his dilemma, which was rare for him.

Huo Jihan noticed Lin Yi's unusual hesitation and smiled slightly.

Pretending not to understand, he asked, "What's wrong?"

Lin Yi: "??"

What's wrong?

Huo Jihan must be asking this on purpose; Lin Yi didn't believe he couldn't guess what he meant.

Yet, Huo Jihan acted as if he understood nothing and sat calmly, as if he really planned to sleep here tonight.

Lin Yi had to continue, "About what Ji Yunchuan said about the lack of rooms..."

He left it at that, thinking Huo Jihan would get the hint.

But Huo Jihan remained unmoved, "Hmm?"

Lin Yi: "..."

Should he just directly ask him to leave?

Forget it!

For the five million every month, he'd endure it!!

Fortunately, Lin Yi usually had a good attitude. After a brief moment of hesitation, he quickly adjusted his mindset.

He wasn't new to sharing a room with someone.

In his previous life, he often shared hotel rooms with male colleagues during business trips.

Though those rooms had two beds, and now there was only one, there was also Huo Mianmian here.

Right, they're all men; what's there to be concerned about?

Feeling reassured, Lin Yi was about to say something.

But then, Huo Jihan stood up and said, "I'll find another room."

Lin Yi: "??"

So all his mental preparation was for nothing?

Wait!

Why did he feel that Huo Jihan had just been messing with him on purpose?

It must be so!

Lin Yi slumped his face and said, "Goodbye, Mr. Huo. Don't let the door hit you on the way out!"

He didn't even call him Mr. Huo anymore, but rather the more formal Mr. Huo.

Lin Yi's expressions tonight were particularly fresh and lively, unlike his usual demeanor.

A hint of a smile seemed to flicker in Huo Jihan's dark eyes, but it quickly vanished as if it had been an illusion.

Soon, he packed up his things and turned toward the door.

When he opened the door and was about to step out, he turned to Lin Yi and Huo Mianmian and said, "Rest early. Goodnight."

With that, he walked out and closed the door behind him.

Ji Yunchuan and Qin Ling hadn't gone far when they heard footsteps approaching from behind.

Ji Yunchuan turned around and his eyes widened in shock: "Big Brother Huo? Why are you coming out?!!!"

Huo Jihan glanced at him: "Got a problem?"

Ji Yunchuan: "..."

He had plenty of problems!!

But he certainly didn't dare speak loudly to Huo Jihan. Instead, he meekly asked, "Big Brother Huo, shouldn't you have stayed in the same room with Sister-in-law?"

Huo Jihan replied, "Get me a spare room."

Ji Yunchuan was about to say there were no spare rooms, but under Huo Jihan's gaze, he dared not utter a word.

Ji Yunchuan silently handed over a room card to Huo Jihan.

Huo Jihan took the card without another word and walked forward.

Ji Yunchuan: "..."

Ah, ah, ah, ah!

Was his Big Brother Huo really going to sleep alone?

On such a beautiful night, shouldn't he be doing something more meaningful?!

He was truly heartbroken!!!