Tycoon Stepdad's Popularity (Part-1)

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Lin Yi smiled. "We were passing by and decided to drop in."

Li Feng promptly said, "I'll have the secretary..."

Lin Yi, not one to put on airs, declined. "No need for that; we can manage ourselves."

As he spoke, he glanced at the door to Huo Jihan's office and asked, "Is it convenient to see Mr. Huo now?"

At that moment, the door to Huo Jihan's office was closed, and it was unclear if he was busy.

Li Feng replied, "You can go in. A department manager is finishing up a report inside."

Lin Yi nodded and led Huo Mianmian toward Huo Jihan's office.

Meanwhile, inside the office.

Huo Jihan sat in a large leather chair, reviewing a proposal.

His expression was indifferent, his dark eyes like ice-covered pools as he scanned the document swiftly.

Even though he did nothing but sit there, it was enough to make anyone nervous.

The department manager stood respectfully before the desk, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

No one could remain relaxed while reporting to Huo Jihan. From the moment he entered the office, he had been on edge, feeling as if a sword hung over his head, waiting for Huo Jihan's words.

Sure enough, Huo Jihan spoke in a cold voice. "This is the report you spent three days writing?"

He then lifted his dark eyes, looking at him expressionlessly.

The department manager nearly lost his footing.

He had put a lot of effort into the report, but he was no match for Huo Jihan. Even the most meticulously crafted report would still have flaws in Huo Jihan's eyes due to the significant intelligence gap.

The department manager stammered, "I... this..."

Just as the department manager thought he was doomed, a knock sounded on the office door.

Huo Jihan said coldly, "Come in."

The next second, the door opened.

Lin Yi walked in with a warm smile, accompanied by a cherubic little boy.

The moment they entered, the previously frigid atmosphere suddenly warmed up, as if winter had given way to spring.

Huo Jihan's cold eyes softened slightly, almost imperceptibly.

After looking at Lin Yi for a moment, he turned to the department manager and said, "You may leave. Revise the proposal."

The department manager was stunned.

What just happened?

Why was he suddenly saved?

He turned to look at Lin Yi.

After a moment, he remembered.

Wasn't this the person who brought food to Mr. Huo last time?

No wonder Li Feng said this person was their savior. It seemed to be true!

The department manager quickly left, carrying his report, his steps lightened.

As he passed Lin Yi, he gave him a grateful glance.

Lin Yi: "??"

What was going on?

But the department manager soon left, closing the door behind him.

Although Lin Yi was a bit puzzled, he didn't dwell on such trivial matters.

At this moment, Huo Jihan asked Lin Yi, "Why did you suddenly come?"

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow and joked, "Just checking what you're up to. It's called a surprise inspection."

Huo Jihan also curled the corner of his mouth. "So, are you satisfied with what you see?"

Lin Yi nodded, pretending to evaluate, "Pretty satisfied. Seems like you've been working hard."

The smile on Huo Jihan's lips grew more pronounced. "Do you want me to give you a rundown of what I did this morning?"

Just as Lin Yi was about to nod, he suddenly realized something was off.

He was just joking around, but somehow it felt like he was here for an inspection.

And Huo Jihan was playing along, looking ready to answer any questions, making the feeling even stronger.

Weren't they just in a contractual marriage?

This was going too far.

Thinking this, Lin Yi quickly changed the subject. "We took your private jet for a spin this morning. The experience was really great."

Huo Jihan sensed that Lin Yi was changing the topic and fell silent for a moment.

His dark eyes were deep and unreadable, his thoughts unknown.

But after a brief pause, he acted as if nothing had happened and responded, "I have a helicopter too. If you're interested, we can go learn how to fly it in a couple of days."

Lin Yi immediately perked up. "Really?"

He had never flown a helicopter before, and this was an experience he couldn't miss!

At that moment, Lin Yi was very excited, his eyes shining brightly, full of enthusiasm.

Huo Jihan smiled faintly and nodded. "I'll have Li Feng arrange it."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi began to imagine himself flying a helicopter in the sky, feeling truly exhilarated and free.

For the rest of the time, Lin Yi and Huo Mianmian stayed in the office with Huo Jihan.

By "staying," they meant the father and son played in the sofa area.

With nothing else to do, Lin Yi took some blank sheets of paper and taught Huo Mianmian how to fold paper.

He also folded some stars himself, ending up with quite a few.

When Huo Jihan took a break, he came over to the sofa area and stood beside Lin Yi, asking, "What are you doing?"

Lin Yi looked up, his eyes filled with a smile. "Folding stars. Mr. Huo, do you want some? Otherwise, I'll give them to you?"

Since he had folded so many, it would be inconvenient to take them home.

Huo Jihan looked down at the stars Lin Yi had folded on the coffee table.

Lin Yi's hands were very skilled, and each star was beautifully folded.

Regardless of why Lin Yi was giving them to him, it was an incredibly precious gift.

Huo Jihan spoke in a low voice, "Sure, thank you."

Thus, the pile of stars remained in Huo Jihan's office.

In the evening, Huo Jihan had to attend a business banquet.

He asked Lin Yi, "Want to come with me?"

Lin Yi was a bit bewildered. "Ah? Me too?"

Huo Jihan nodded. "Yes."

Then, he looked at Lin Yi seriously and said, "Lin Yi, do you remember what I said? If you're willing, you could try to get to know me better."

Huo Jihan's eyes were particularly deep, like an unfathomable cold pool, especially when he stared intently at someone, capable of making them feel entranced.

Combined with what he said, it was doubly impactful.

Looking at Huo Jihan like this, Lin Yi was momentarily dazed.

Then, he snapped back to reality and nodded. "Okay."

Perhaps he could get to know Huo Jihan a little better?

It wouldn't hurt to know a bit more.