Tycoon Stepdad's Popularity (Part-1)

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Chapter 62

Lin Yi looked at Huo Jihan, who was greeting him, and tried to figure out why Huo Jihan had come to see him.

After a moment, he concluded that Huo Jihan was simply here to get acquainted with him.

Therefore, when Huo Jihan called out, Lin Yi responded with a simple, "Mm."

At this moment, Lin Yi's coffee arrived.

He picked up the cup and took a sip slowly.

Across from him, Huo Jihan continued to watch him, his eyes seemingly probing. "Have you always been with my brother?"

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"

Huo Jihan leaned back in his chair, casually crossing his legs. "I'm just curious how you manage to get along with my brother."

Lin Yi gave a half-smile. "What's wrong with your brother? Is he some kind of monster?"

Huo Jihan coldly remarked, "My brother is cold and emotionless, and he's also extremely dictatorial..."

Lin Yi listened lazily as Huo Jihan spoke. When he finished, Lin Yi calmly added, "I recorded it."

Huo Jihan's expression visibly changed. "What?"

Clearly, he was wary of Huo Jihan.

Seeing this, Lin Yi couldn't help but laugh.

He thought Huo Jihan didn't care about anything, but it turned out he was still afraid of his brother?

Lin Yi waved his phone. "I was joking; I didn't record it."

Huo Jihan: "..."

His expression became complicated.

He already had a certain impression of Lin Yi.

At this moment, Huo Jihan's coffee arrived.

It was hand-ground coffee, without any sugar.

He picked it up and took a large gulp, drinking more than half of it in one go, as if he couldn't taste the bitterness.

Lin Yi, on the other hand, slowly stirred the sugar cube in his coffee.

He couldn't drink something so bitter.

After finishing his coffee, Lin Yi stood up to leave, but before he did, he casually asked Huo Jihan, "Do you want to go home together?"

He remembered the last time Huo Jihan showed up and then quickly left.

Huo Jihan, sitting there, lowered his eyes. "Should I go back?"

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow. "There's no should or shouldn't. If you want to go back, go back. Besides, didn't you notice the Steward chasing after you last time?"

He didn't know why Huo Jihan hadn't gone back for over two years, but he knew that the Huo family would always have a place for him.

Huo Jihan kept his gaze downcast, silent for a long time.

Lin Yi didn't urge him.

After all, he had only asked casually, and whether Huo Jihan went back wasn't his decision.

They weren't close enough for that.

After a while, Huo Jihan finally seemed to make up his mind and said, "I can go back, but first, can you accompany me somewhere?"

Lin Yi asked, "Where?"

Huo Jihan: "You'll find out soon."

Half an hour later, Lin Yi accompanied Huo Jihan to a venue.

There were fans, reporters, and some people from the esports scene.

Huo Jihan led Lin Yi to a seat in the middle rows and said, "Wait here for a bit."

Lin Yi nodded and sat down.

Then he watched as Huo Jihan walked towards the stage at the front.

As soon as Huo Jihan appeared, the entire venue erupted into cheers, especially from the fans, whose shouts were deafening.

The enthusiasm of esports fans was extraordinary.

"Shen Shi!! Shen Shi!!!"

"Huo Shi, I love you!!!!"

Huo Jihan was currently the top star player in the esports world, ranking first in popularity.

He was part of a top-tier domestic club and was the captain of their team.

Under his leadership, their team repeatedly broke records and consistently held the world championship title.

The next world esports event was approaching, and countless eyes were on Huo Jihan, waiting for him to lead them to another glorious victory.

At this moment, Huo Shi stepped onto the stage and took the microphone that someone handed him.

He first briefly greeted everyone present and then announced his retirement in even fewer words.

Finally, he bowed deeply to the audience and said, "I'm sorry."

He held the bow for a long time before straightening up, still wearing the same expressionless, cold demeanor as if he were about to lead his team to another miracle.

But he had announced his retirement.

The entire venue fell silent.

Everyone was stunned by the sudden news, their expressions blank.

For the vast number of esports fans, this was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue.

No one knew how long the silence lasted before people's minds started working again.

Why?

Why did Huo Shi suddenly decide to retire?

What happened? Huo Shi had led the team abroad for a competition just at the beginning of the year and won the championship. Everyone was waiting for Huo Shi's next miracle.

And now, Huo Shi was suddenly retiring?!

No one could accept it, and some people burst into tears on the spot.

Then someone cried out, asking Huo Shi if he could continue playing.

Clearly not intending to explain further, Huo Shi handed the microphone to his agent nearby and walked off the stage in a few steps.

Surrounded by several staff members, he left the venue.

Lin Yi watched this scene quietly.

He then got up, checked his mask, and silently left the venue.

Ten minutes later, Lin Yi and Huo Shi were sitting in a black car.

This was the club's car, which would take them home.

Thinking about what had just happened, Lin Yi asked Huo Shi curiously, "Why did you suddenly decide to retire?"

He believed that countless people wanted to know the answer to this question.

Huo Shi was still quite young and could have continued playing. Why did he suddenly decide to quit?

Without a doubt, Huo Shi's retirement must already be trending on numerous hot search lists.

Clearly, Huo Shi himself wasn't in high spirits, looking somewhat listless. However, he didn't elaborate much, only saying, "I'm tired. I don't want to continue playing anymore."