Tycoon Stepdad's Popularity (Part-1)

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Chapter 103

After Lin Yi received half of Huo Jihan's shares, the attitudes of those in the Huo family changed instantly.

Now, they could no longer criticize Lin Yi for his background, as he now held a higher status and wealth than any of them.

Therefore, during the latter part of the dinner, people frequently came to toast Lin Yi, their attitudes markedly different from before.

At first, Lin Yi drank a couple of glasses, gradually becoming slightly tipsy.

Seeing this, Huo Jihan stepped in to shield him from further toasts.

Those people naturally did not dare to insist, so they drank on their own and left.

In a corner,

a man grumbled, "I don't know what my cousin was thinking, giving half of his shares to an outsider."

Someone next to him said, "You only dare to say that behind his back. Why don't you voice your opinion to his face?"

The man choked, "..."

If he dared to voice his opinion directly, would he be in the position he is now?

He was merely a distant relative of the Huo family with no real say, and could only vent privately.

In fact, there were quite a few others who shared his dissatisfaction, but most feared Huo Jihan and dared not oppose him, so they chose to remain silent about it.

By nine o'clock in the evening, Lin Yi and the others left the Huo family mansion.

Slightly drunk, Lin Yi opened the car window to let the cool breeze blow in as soon as he got in.

Seeing this, Huo Jihan leaned over to fasten his seatbelt and gently touched his cheek, "Drunk?"

Lin Yi's face felt hot, and the cool touch of Huo Jihan's hand was very soothing.

He raised his hand to hold Huo Jihan's, not letting go, and even leaned his head against the broad palm.

Huo Jihan looked at Lin Yi, who resembled a small animal, and a faint smile appeared in his dark eyes. He let Lin Yi nuzzle his palm for a while before asking, "Thirsty? Want some water?"

Lin Yi kept his face pressed against Huo Jihan's hand until it warmed up from his body heat. Then he released Huo Jihan's hand and shook his head, "Not thirsty."

"Alright." Huo Jihan nodded and started the car.

Soon, the black Bentley moved forward.

Lin Yi let the cool breeze blow in through the open window for a while before closing it slightly. Turning to Huo Jihan, he said, "About the half-share thing, do you want to reconsider?"

Earlier at the Huo family mansion, he couldn't say anything in front of everyone, but now he could bring it up.

Huo Jihan replied, "I've made my decision, and there's nothing to change."

Lin Yi insisted, "It's not final yet. You can think it over again. I won't say anything if you change your mind."

Huo Jihan's half share in the Huo Group was too astonishing, with unimaginable value-far more than giving Lin Yi a black card or even a small island.

Lin Yi felt that although he was with Huo Jihan, he had no reason to accept such a significant benefit all at once.

Hearing Lin Yi's words, Huo Jihan's gaze darkened slightly, and he glanced at Lin Yi, "Are you being so formal with me?"