Chapter 431: Sixth Aunt, I Advise You…
“None of your business.” Huo Xuanzhou kicked his chest again and looked down at him. “Huo Ci calls you grandpa when he sees you. What would you call me when you see me?”
Lu Shihao’s mouth was firm, but he did not give in. He glared at him viciously. “Huo Xuanzhou, you’ll be killed by Huo Ci sooner or later. Just you wait. The whole Huo Family will be killed by him! Let’s see who you’ll cry to then!”
Ling Sheng, who was standing behind him, felt her heart ache when she saw him being beaten up miserably. She frowned and criticized him silently. Don’t try to drive a wedge between us! My father is not interested in the Huo Family.
Huo Xuanzhou was angry. He was relying on alcohol to commit murder, insisting that Lu Shihao kneel down and call him grandpa. If he did not call him grandpa, he would continue beating him. Lu Shihao could not take it anymore and knelt on the ground to call him grandpa.
“What does Huo Ci call you?” Huo Xuanzhou was holding a grudge!
Lu Shihao’s face was covered in blood, and he was in so much pain that he wanted to faint. However, Huo Xuanzhou had held back when he had hit him. It had hurt, but it had not made him faint. He gritted his teeth and swallowed his blood in hatred. He was terrified. “Grandson. I’m Huo Ci’s grandson.”
Only then was Huo Xuanzhou satisfied. He looked at Ling Sheng and asked, “Who else bullied you?”
Liang Shuye had not expected Huo Xuanzhou to help her. Huo Xuanzhou was a second-generation demon king of the Huo Family. He could do whatever he wanted among the younger generation in the capital. He did not even care about Gu Shen.
When he heard his question, his face turned pale. He finally understood what Yu Bei had meant when he’d said Ling Sheng was not to be trifled with.
Ling Sheng pointed at Liang Shuye. “He asked Lu Shihao to come over.”
Huo Xuanzhou shot him a look and waved his hand. “Get me a private room.”
Liang Shuye’s heart turned cold. He knew that he was done for. “Ling Sheng, it was not me. It was really not me. Tell Young Master Huo that we’re friends. Ms. Ling, I’m begging you. Aren’t we friends?”
Ling Sheng’s lips curled up coldly. “Don’t say that. I’m not interested in being friends with a scumbag.”
The security guards and workers of the KTV were on both sides, stopping the guests from taking photos and videos. Huo Xuanzhou pulled Lu Shihao’s hair and dragged him into a private room. He smiled and said, “This is my friend. He’s a good friend. It’s alright, he just drank too much. You can leave now!”
The security guards and staff workers nodded hurriedly, trembling like quails. You’re the master. Whatever you say is right. If you say he’s a rag, we can only agree!
After all, the person in front of them was an ancestor they could not afford to offend!
Upon seeing Liang Shuye scream for help after being beaten up, Ling Sheng finally felt good. That scumbag had dared to attack her. However, she was still a little confused. Why would Huo Xuanzhou help her?
Huo Xuanzhou took a photo and sent it to Huo Ci. Sixth Uncle, your beauty was bullied. I taught them a lesson for you. Are you coming to fetch her?
Two minutes later…
Huo Ci: Scram!
Huo Xuanzhou did not know why he was being scolded for helping him punish someone. Why was he scolding him? Then I’ll help you get her back, Sixth Uncle.
This time, Huo Ci did not reply.
Huo Xuanzhou was worried as he looked at Ling Sheng. “Did you anger Sixth Uncle recently? Did you look for that scumbag Jun Shiyan again?”
Ling Sheng did not understand what he was talking about. “Thank you. I should go home now. I’ll treat you to a meal some other day.”
Now, it seemed like Huo Xuanzhou was not that annoying, especially since she’d noticed a hint of foolishness after meeting him.
Huo Xuanzhou took a look at the people in the private room and dragged her to a corner before saying, “Sixth Aunt, let me give you a piece of advice. If you want to stay by Sixth Uncle’s side, stop being so scheming, especially with that scumbag Jun Shiyan…”
Chapter 432: Lonely and Cold
Ling Sheng interrupted him directly. The nonsensical Sixth Aunt pointed at him angrily. “I’m begging you to shut up. If you keep shouting, I’ll get your Sixth Uncle to slap you to death!”
“Why are you so shy? My grandparents help you take care of your child every day. Do you think I don’t know? Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone.” Huo Xuanzhou let out a snort, making his aunt feel embarrassed.
Sixth Uncle was too unkind. He already had a wife and son, yet he had not brought them home. If he had not seen his grandparents pick up the child from kindergarten once, he would not have known!
No wonder the grandparents had been visiting Sixth Uncle recently. It turned out that they had a young child to take care of.
“Huo Xuanzhou, nothing coming out of your mouth is nice. Let me repeat myself. I’m not your Sixth Aunt. Since you helped me this time, I won’t stoop to your level.” After saying that, Ling Sheng left angrily.
Let him talk to her biological father. He would slap this scumbag to death!
Huang Chang, Liu Sui, and the others were dumbfounded. They did not know what the relationship between the man who had suddenly rushed out and Sister Sheng was. However, he looked impressive. He had beaten someone halfway to death, and no one had dared to interfere. There had not even been a police report.
However, it was good that someone had helped them. Although they had been prepared to fight it out with this person, they had never fought before. They would definitely not have been able to beat him.
“Let’s go!” Ling Sheng told Liu Sui and the others.
Huang Chang had never witnessed such a fight before. It was overwhelmingly one-sided. She stole a look at Huo Xuanzhou. This man was quite cool.
Huo Xuanzhou hurriedly reported to Huo Ci: “Sixth Uncle, she’s gone. She didn’t let me see her out.”
In mere seconds, he received a call from Sixth Uncle.
He picked up the phone hurriedly. “Sixth Uncle, Little Aunt has left with her classmates. If you want me to take her home, I’ll go after her immediately.”
Huo Ci bellowed, “Who the f*ck is Little Aunt? If you continue to spout nonsense, I’ll slap you to death, you scumbag!”
Huo Xuanzhou was stunned by the bellow. “Then, Sixth Uncle… Who is she? Why does she live with you? Why are Grandpa and Grandma helping her take care of the child?”
Huo Ci said, “You still want to meddle in my business?”
Huo Xuanzhou thought that she had to be his lover. He might not want to give her a title, so he was unwilling to admit it.
In families like theirs, many men kept mistresses outside. Fourth Uncle had gotten one last year and was about to have an illegitimate child.
He knew this, as he knew everything. He smiled and replied, “No, I wouldn’t dare!”
Huo Ci asked, “What happened?”
Huo Xuanzhou reported honestly, “That grandson, Lu Shihao, brought a bunch of friends over to drink with her. He was planning to force himself on her when things didn’t work out. I happened to see him.”
Huo Ci said, “Beat him up. Beat him up hard.”
Huo Xuanzhou acted like a lackey. “I did. I beat him halfway to death. Let’s see who will dare to eye one of your people in the future.”
Huo Ci hung up and looked at Zuo Ming. “Let’s go to the Hua Yuan Estate.”
Zuo Ming stole a look at the man in the rearview mirror and thought to himself, Is he feeling lonely living alone? Does he want to live with Miss Sheng Sheng and the others?
He could not read the old man’s mind!
Huo Ci got out of the car and squatted on the road where Su Xiyin took Xiaoqi out for a walk every day after dinner. He was wearing a mask and sunglasses, and a few residents who passed by looked at him strangely. He was dressed weirdly. Could he be a thief who had come to scout the area?
Chapter 433: Your Family, Our Family…
Some kind-hearted residents had gone to the guard to report that there was a suspicious person squatting in the garden who might be a thief.
The security guard caught him dutifully.
Huo Ci removed his mask and shushed the guard. “The paparazzi are chasing me.”
In the end, the security guard looked at the autograph on Huo Ci’s clothes and left in satisfaction. He even pointed out a more secluded place where he could hide from the paparazzi, ensuring that he would not be discovered.
Su Xiyin brought Xiaoqi home from the square, holding his small hand in hers. Xiaoqi’s eyes were sharp, so he pointed excitedly at the person walking over and shouted, “Grandpa!”
Su Xiyin took a look and saw that it was indeed her son. He was wearing a mask and sunglasses and he looked like he was taking a walk. However, who would go to the district next door to take a walk?
Besides, he had never had a habit of taking a walk. He always worked out at home.
“Grandpa, are you here to visit us?” Xiaoqi ran over excitedly on his short legs and looked up at him.
Huo Ci’s heart ached when he heard this name. He coughed. “I’m taking a walk. Do you live here now?”
Xiaoqi nodded vigorously. “Yes, Grandpa. Do you want to come to our house to play? It’s right ahead.”
Huo Ci paused for a moment before putting on a haughty front. He did not accept or decline.
Xiaoqi took that as a yes and led the way happily. “Grandpa, our house is not as big as yours, but it’s also very nice.”
Huo Ci felt even more upset. That brat had only moved out a few days ago, yet he wanted to draw a line between him and his family?
Xiaoqi did not know what the awkward adults were thinking. He only knew that Grandpa had come to their house to have fun and he was very happy.
Su Xiyin looked at him and sighed helplessly. When would this bad temper of his change? He was living alone, so she knew he was uncomfortable and had come to join in the fun.
However, he would not admit it. He had been like this since he was young. He was stubborn.
When they reached the elevator, Xiaoqi looked up at Huo Ci and asked seriously, “Grandpa, why are there leaves and spider webs in your hair? Were you playing hide-and-seek?”
Thankfully, Huo Ci was wearing a mask and sunglasses. He let out an awkward low cough. “Yes.”
Su Xiyin wondered what was running through his head. Where had he been hiding to wait for her and Xiaoqi? She reached out to clean the leaves and spider webs on his hair.
Sigh!
No matter how old her son was, he was still a child. Even though she was angry, what could she do? In the end, she could not bear to see him suffer.
“Mother, is Father home?” Huo Ci asked.
“No.” Su Xiyin let out a low sigh inwardly. She had not known that he would dare come over. This time of the year, his father would head out to pray to the ancestors.
“Where’s Ling Sheng?” Huo Ci asked casually.
“She went to a gathering with her friends. She sent a message half an hour ago to say that she’s on the way home.” Su Xiyin smiled. “Is there something you want to talk to Sheng Sheng about?”
Huo Ci replied, “No.”
When Ling Sheng got home, she saw the duo sitting on the sofa. For a moment, she thought she was seeing things or had returned to the wrong place.
Then, she looked at the living room. It was her new house. That was right. But why was her biological father there? Was he lonely?
“Sheng Sheng, you’re back.” Su Xiyin, who had made a fruit platter, walked out of the kitchen. She pointed at Huo Ci, who was sitting cross-legged on the sofa, and shot her a look.
Chapter 434: Heartbroken
Upon hearing that she was back, Huo Ci did not look at her kindly. He reached into the bag Xiaoqi was holding and picked up two fries.
That brat knew how to come back after causing trouble!
“Mommy.” Xiaoqi turned around excitedly and stuffed the fries in his hand into Grandpa’s hands before getting off the sofa to welcome her.
Ling Sheng picked Xiaoqi up and looked at the person on the sofa. “Father, are you going back tonight? Xiaoqi and I will go get the luggage.”
Huo Ci, who had been in a good mood, felt his anger rise when he heard her words. However, he could not say anything. He pretended to reply casually, “I don’t have time.”
Ling Sheng shot him a look. Big boss, you don’t have time to get the luggage? You only have time to lie on the sofa and watch television?
Xiaoqi greeted his mother and ran to sit with Grandpa excitedly. He even offered a small bag of steamed buns that he’d loved eating recently. “Grandpa, this is delicious.”
Ling Sheng took a look at her precious son and sighed. She did not know why her son liked his grandpa so much. His grandpa had never been nice to him.
Perhaps boys clung more to their father, especially when their father was handsome, talented, and fashionable. When they walked by their father’s side, they felt extremely cool.
At 8:30 in the evening, Xiaoqi had to go to bed. He had to get up early tomorrow to attend an extracurricular class with his kindergarten friend, Mo Mo.
After calling for Xiaoqi to go to sleep, Su Xiyin looked at Huo Ci. “Ci Er, aren’t you going home?”
Huo Ci held back the mouthful of blood in his throat, feeling heartbroken. He stood up and left, looking unrepentant. “I’ll be leaving then, Mother.”
Su Xiyin gave him a look that said, “Leave quickly.”
Huo Ci felt even worse. He felt like he had just arrived but had been kicked out. He then looked at Xiaoqi. “Xiaoqi, Grandpa shall be leaving, okay?”
Xiaoqi nodded. “Take care, Grandpa.”
Huo Ci’s heart was instantly hurt, so he did not try to stay. Instead, he shouted in the direction of the study, “You brat, I’m leaving!”
Ling Sheng was in the study, reading a script with earplugs. She was completely immersed in the plot and thus had not heard him shout.
Upon seeing Huo Ci walk to the door, Xiaoqi helped him put on his shoes slowly and urged him. “Grandpa, hurry up. It’s dark outside. It’s not safe.”
Huo Ci’s heart was pricked like a sieve again, causing an extremely serious second blow to it. I know. Do I need you to remind me?
“Grandpa, do you want to stay?” Xiaoqi frowned and ran to find his great-grandmother. “Great-grandmother, can Grandpa sleep with Xiaoqi?”
Su Xiyin knew that he did not want to leave. When he had arrived, he had gotten her to cook a bowl of noodles and heat up some food. After eating, he had dragged the visit on and on, obviously not wanting to leave.
When he had kicked the whole family out, he had not expected this day to come. He should have been taught a lesson.
When he heard Xiaoqi’s voice, Huo Ci’s lips curled up subconsciously, but he remained stubborn. “When did I say I didn’t want to leave? Who wants to stay at your house?”
Xiaoqi did not care what he said. He smiled like a silly dog as he pulled at his hand and walked into the house. He was extremely excited. “Grandpa, Grandpa, Mommy bought me a new moon lamp. Come and take a look.”
There was no children’s room in Huo Ci’s house, so Xiaoqi had been sleeping in a guest room with very simple decoration. When he saw the child’s room, he frowned in disdain. “What’s this?”
Chapter 435: Definitely Not Accepting It
Xiaoqi was already used to being stabbed in the heart. As time passed, he did not care anymore. He excitedly introduced the treasures in his house to him. They were all his favorites, and his mother had bought them for him.
When Ling Sheng went out after reading the script, she saw her father walk out of the washroom. She frowned strangely. “Father, why aren’t you home yet?”
Huo Ci choked on another mouthful of blood. He wasn’t replying, so why was there no end to the interrogation? He gave her a disdainful look. “It’s all thanks to your good son. He kept making a scene and refusing to let me go.”
Then, he straightened his back proudly and strode toward Xiaoqi’s bedroom.
Ling Sheng was speechless.
This house had been recently bought by her grandpa. She was the registered owner, and the house had two floors. It was not like her father’s high-end condominium. It only had four bedrooms, two living rooms, and two bathrooms. It had two floors and was about 300 square meters. That was enough space to live in.
There had been too little time, so it had not been enough to renovate the house. She was afraid that the smell would not be clean and that it would not be good for the body. This was still the original decoration style of the previous owner. The house had an ancient style, but it was dark. After the decoration was changed, it would become much brighter. However, it could not compare to her father’s apartment.
His house had simply been decorated according to her preferences. She felt really carefree and comfortable living there.
Ling Sheng took a relaxing warm shower and put on a facial mask. Then, she walked to Xiaoqi’s bedroom and knocked on the door. In a low voice, she said, “Father, Xiaoqi’s bed is a child’s bed.”
No one replied.
She pushed the door gently.
The door opened.
Under the light of the living room, she could see two figures, one big and one small, lying on opposite sides of the carpet. They had laid a sheet on the ground, as well as an unknown number of thick layers of mattresses under it. Her lips curled up as she let out a low sigh and shook her head. She did not know why this brat liked his grandpa so much.
Su Xiyin came over to take a look. The duo was already asleep. She smiled helplessly at Ling Sheng. “Sheng Sheng, look at your father!”
Ling Sheng closed the door and said in a small voice, “Grandma, is my father planning to move in with us?”
You are the one who kicked us out. You chased us away when you wanted to. You didn’t consider our feelings at all. Now, you want to pester us and come to our house to stay? Do you think we don’t bear grudges!?
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Ling Sheng went to the Imperial Capital University early the next morning to pack her luggage and listen in class for the last time. Huang Chang and the others watched her leave reluctantly.
Initially, she had planned to go home directly. However, she received a call from Mei Xuelin on the way home. Her manager asked her to make a trip to the company as soon as possible. She had something to tell her to her face.
In the office…
After she heard Mei Xuelin’s words, Ling Sheng’s attitude became very firm. Her face, which had been smiling all this while, darkened. “No, I definitely won’t accept this advertisement!”
Mei Xuelin tried to persuade her. “You two will just be working together. Many people have a hyped-up CP, but I’ve never seen someone like you. Besides, Gu Shen has a good public image. If you really hype up the CP, it will help you increase your popularity. To be honest, you’re racketeering.”
“I’d rather be a CP with a pig or a flea than with him.” Ling Sheng got angry at the mention of Gu Shen and the bullsh*t sacred CP on the internet. Sacred, my *ss!
The group of self-indulgent CP fans seemed to be on drugs. In the past, she had quite liked the CP the netizens had created. For example, she had been on board with Sister Yu’s “Little Fairy” CP and Little Ye’s “Mounted Donkey Looking To Be Led” CP. She had thought they were pretty good.
This was the first time she hated CP fans so much. They were blind. Why were they being CP fans? They even claimed that there were sparks between her and Gu Shen? She wanted to be covered in electric sparks. It would be best if she had three million volts in her body. She would electrocute him to death then!
“Why don’t you consider it? It’s been three years since this brand’s chocolate has had a new ambassador. It’s a really good opportunity for you. It’s much better than those pot and pan advertisements you accepted some time ago.” Mei Xuelin continued trying to persuade her.
She knew that when she had filmed “The Legend of Empress Xiaoxian”, Gu Shen had bullied her a lot for Luo Xin’s sake, so she could be forgiven for being blind. She had also seen Gu Shen’s decent actions and words in “100 Transformations Broadcasting”. He had not really treated her with hatred.
She had lived for quite some time, so she had seen all kinds of storms. If a man really hated a woman, he would definitely not behave as awkwardly as Gu Shen.
Gu Shen currently acted like a boy who liked a girl in primary school and middle school. He did not know how to express his feelings, so he could only use extremely childish tactics like pulling her braid and poking her with a pencil in class to attract her attention.
“No.” Ling Sheng was very determined. No one could change her mind.
“Compared to your net worth, the advertising fee this time is premium. The advertisers have offered five million.” Mei Xuelin looked at her.
“No…” Ling Sheng dragged out the word “no” for a long time before she looked at Mei Xuelin in disbelief. “How much is the advertising fee?”
Mei Xuelin reached out and said, “Five million!”