Tycoon Stepdad's Popularity (Part-1)

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Chapter 42

Lin Yi and a group of people partied on stage for quite some time.

They were all young and outgoing, quickly becoming friends.

Before long, they moved off the stage to a separate table where they started drinking and shaking dice.

Lin Yi was exceptionally good at shaking dice.

He leaned back in his chair, relaxed, and held the dice cup in his right hand, shaking it swiftly and skillfully.

Everyone around him was captivated by his flashy moves, applauding and screaming.

A bold girl directly asked Lin Yi, "Hey, where did you learn to shake dice like that? Can you teach me?"

It was clear that her intentions went beyond just learning how to shake dice.

When a pretty girl takes the initiative to talk to a handsome guy, it ignites the atmosphere.

The crowd immediately began cheering them on.

Lin Yi smiled faintly and said, "Sorry, it's a secret technique I don't share."

The pretty girl wasn't upset by the rejection; she blinked and said, "Then why don't you do it a few more times so we can try to learn from watching?"

Lin Yi nodded generously, "Sure, no problem."

With that, he picked up the dice cup again and started shaking it, his movements graceful and stylish.

The crowd got even more excited.

After shaking the dice, Lin Yi reached for his glass of alcohol.

He had already had one drink, and this was his second.

A guy next to him, who was already quite drunk, laughed and reached out to put his hand on Lin Yi's shoulder. "Yeah, let's keep drinking!"

However, before he could touch Lin Yi's shoulder, he suddenly felt a chill and involuntarily shivered, retracting his hand.

Lin Yi didn't notice.

Just as he was about to pick up his glass, a large hand grabbed his wrist, stopping him.

Surprised, Lin Yi turned his head and saw Huo Jihan, who had appeared out of nowhere.

He wondered why Huo Jihan was there.

The others also turned to look, their eyes widening in shock, forgetting to speak.

The man standing before them wore an expensive black suit, with deep features and a cold expression. His dark, empty eyes seemed like ancient, still pools.

This person exuded an aura of authority, making it clear he was not someone to be trifled with.

Everyone instinctively fell silent.

The surroundings became eerily quiet.

In this dead silence, Lin Yi asked Huo Jihan, somewhat puzzled, "What's wrong?"

He thought Huo Jihan had something important to tell him.

Huo Jihan still held his wrist tightly, staring deeply into his eyes and saying, "Let's go back."

It was a statement, but somehow carried a tone of negotiation.

No one dared to speak, but their gazes flickered between Huo Jihan and Lin Yi.

Anyone could see that these two had a special relationship.

Lin Yi initially wanted to continue playing.

If Huo Jihan had ordered him to leave, he would have refused.

But now, with Huo Jihan speaking in a negotiating tone, he found it hard to refuse.

After all, he was someone who responded better to gentleness than force.

So, after a moment, Lin Yi stood up following Huo Jihan's grip on his wrist and said to the others, "We'll play another time."

The others, intimidated, simply nodded vigorously.

Thus, Lin Yi left with Huo Jihan.

Those left behind watched them go, stunned.

Huo Jihan continued to hold Lin Yi's wrist as they walked towards the deck.

Huo Jihan's large, strong hand was warm, and soon Lin Yi's cold wrist warmed up too.

Lin Yi didn't try to pull away, letting Huo Jihan lead him forward.

He assumed Huo Jihan was taking him to meet someone, so they would need to act like a loving couple.

Unexpectedly, Huo Jihan only led him to a deserted corner on the deck.

At this point, Huo Jihan released his grip.

Lin Yi's wrist was free once again, but it still lingered with a warmth.

He subconsciously twisted his wrist as if doing so would dispel the somewhat strange sensation, then asked Huo Jihan, "Are you bringing me out to meet someone?"

Huo Jihan's eyes were dark, revealing no emotion: "No."

Lin Yi was taken aback and then asked, "Then why did you call me out?"

Huo Jihan: "Nothing."

Lin Yi: "..."

So why did you call me out??

Huo Jihan's dark eyes gazed at Lin Yi, seemingly sensing his inner thoughts, and explained calmly, "I saw you were about to get drunk, so I brought you out to sober up."

Lin Yi looked bewildered: "I'm not drunk."

His tolerance was quite good; he could handle a few more drinks.

Lin Yi realized that Huo Jihan really had nothing specific in mind for calling him out and was about to say something.

At that moment, as if anticipating his thoughts, Huo Jihan preemptively said, "No more drinking."

Lin Yi: "..."

Does Huo Jihan have mind-reading powers?

Lin Yi tried to argue: "I'm really not drunk."

Huo Jihan's voice was flat: "Excessive drinking is harmful to your health."

Lin Yi: "..."

Well.

For a moment, he didn't know what to say.

Fortunately, Lin Yi had an excellent mindset and always went with the flow.

He raised an eyebrow and said, "Alright, if we're not going back, we're not going back."

Huo Jihan's expression softened upon hearing this.

Lin Yi stopped worrying about whether they should go back to drink and instead turned to lean on the railing, admiring the night sea view.

It must be said that enjoying the night scenery on a cruise ship had its own unique charm.

At that moment, the stars in the night sky twinkled, reflected on the shimmering sea, making the water sparkle as well.

The sea breeze blew against their faces, causing them to close their eyes and savor the feeling, utterly content.

Huo Jihan watched Lin Yi quietly.

Lin Yi, with both hands gripping the railing, leaned back slightly, eyes closed, enjoying the sea breeze, looking relaxed and serene.