In the time it took to finish a meal, photos of Huo Xiaozheng and Huo Ning dining in the cafeteria had swept through thepany forum.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    In the photos, Huo Xiaozheng wore a ck formal suit with a sleek slicked-back hairstyle. His angr face looked handsome yet somewhat cold.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He sat with a stern expression, his brows furrowed as he gazed at the little dumpling across from him.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The little girl with two pigtails was using both hands to eat, nearly burying her entire face in the bowl. Only her big eyes remained visible, sneaking nces at the man opposite her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    It was as if she was saying, ''As long as you don''t stop me, I won''t stop eating.''<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The scene was incredibly heartwarming.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Some hardcore shippers got increasingly excited as they looked at the photos. Coincidentally, they noticed people online still attacking Huo Ning for being maniptive. Using their peace and love lotus avatar, theyunched into a tirade:<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Were you born on the Tianshan Mountains? Is Snow Lotus your father or your mother? Is that why you were born so pure and saintly?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "I hope you encounter the same situation, and then use your psychic powers to reform the bad guys. In your next life, you cane back to save all living beings."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Well then, thank you very much, Amitabha Buddha, mwah mwah!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "When the Ghost Festivales, bring me a message. I''ll definitely take a bath, burn some incense, and respectfully erect a memorial arch for you."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "May your spirit in heaven rest in peace, and may the light of the Holy Mother shine upon millions of homes!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The barrage of insults left the target dazed and trembling as they retreated from the battle.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Meanwhile, the actual subjects of the photos were still engaged in their own battle at the dining table.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Enough, you can''t eat anymore," Huo Xiaozheng said helplessly as he blocked her chopsticks.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Ning righteously dered, "I''m not full yet."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Although this was Huo Xiaozheng''s first time raising a child, he remembered that Huo Yueze didn''t seem to eat this much when he was young.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He started to waver.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    But looking at the table, he saw that six small bowls were almost empty, with only a bit of rice left at the bottom of her bowl.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng''s rationality won out in the end.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He stood up and, reaching across the table, gently patted Huo Ning''s belly. Her little tummy was round and protruding.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "You''re full," Huo Xiaozheng concluded definitively.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Ning, either shocked by Huo Xiaozheng''s action or defeated by the established fact, looked longingly at the remaining dishes. She reluctantly put down her chopsticks and said, "Okay, I''m full."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Just a little more craving, she silently added in her heart.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng took out a wet wipe and cleaned her mouth and hands, then bent down to pick her up.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Seeing her slightly downcast mood, Huo Xiaozheng said with amusement, "If you like it, we cane to the cafeteria to eat often in the future."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    This cheered Huo Ning up a bit.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Back in the office, Huo Xiaozheng let Huo Ning y by herself. She habitually picked up the plush rabbit from the sofa, intending to hug it.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng quickly intercepted, grabbing the rabbit by its ears and tossing it into the trash can. "This one''s dirty. I''ve had someone get you a new one."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Saying this, he walked to his desk, opened a drawer, and took out a new, identical rabbit to give her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Ning was a bit confused. "Can''t we just wash it if it''s dirty?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Remembering the image of Huo Siyuan sitting on it, Huo Xiaozheng''s tone cooled. "It can be washed, but it''s got poop on it. It won''te clean."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Ning shuddered in disgust. She took the new rabbit and no longer looked at her old love in the trash can, instead curling up in the bean bag chair.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng called for Yin Su.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "How about the coach I asked you to contact earlier?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Yin Su replied, "I''ve already contacted them. Shall we start today?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng nced at Huo Ning, who was engrossed in a cartoon. He nodded, "Have theme over. Is everything prepared for Ning Ning?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "It''s all ready, in the rest room."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng nodded, "Go ahead then."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Shortly after Yin Su left, Xi Chuan came in.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Mr. Huo, the protest has been suspended."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Mm, the protest leader said that the factory''s defect rate wasn''t actually that high. It was Huo Siyuan who secretly had someone switch out the goods, so the test results were wrong," Xi Chuan reported. "Huo Siyuan has already found a scapegoat, so the investigation into this matter is basically concluded."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng tapped his fingers on the desk. "Very good. You should know how to handle this. As for Huo Siyuan..."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Xi Chuan said, "He asked me for a personnel transfer form, hoping to finalize the date as soon as possible."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng smiled cruelly, "Personnel transfer form? That doesn''t exist. Urge him to pack up quickly and go reunite with his family."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Xi Chuan wasn''t surprised at all. In his heart, he gave a big thumbs up.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Indeed, raising a daughter doesn''t mean bing a saint. In fact, for the sake of his daughter, things seemed to be escting.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Siyuan himself was still unaware of this dire news.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He had his subordinates intimidate and threaten the protest leader, who, in anger, spilled out all the truth he knew.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    What Huo Siyuan didn''t know was that the person responsible for the intimidation was actually Huo Xiaozheng''s mole.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    What he saw was merely a y acted out by the mole and the protest leader.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    And Huo Siyuan was just a medium in this y.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The curtain had fallen, and everyone returned to their positions.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng promoted the protest leader to be the factory''s top executive, and all the employees who participated in the protest, as long as they were capable, were given long-term contracts.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Only Huo Siyuan was still immersed in the sweet dream of reaping benefits from his little scheme.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    With Huo Corporation''s swift measures and Huo Jing''s fearlesswyer''s letter, the online buzz about Huo Ning gradually subsided.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Now, all that was left was...<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Knock knock..."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The sound of knocking pulled Huo Xiaozheng back from his thoughts. "Come in."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    It was Yin Su.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "The coach has arrived."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng nodded and walked over to Huo Ning.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Ning Ning."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Ning paused her cartoon and looked up. "Hmm?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Let''s go."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Ning followed Huo Xiaozheng to the other end of the office, puzzled.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Opening therge door revealed a spacious swimming pool, its blue water gently rippling.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Ning''s big eyes widened in surprise. "What a big swimming pool!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    A female coach approached them. "Hello, I''m Lin Yutong."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng nodded.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He crouched down and said to Huo Ning, "Starting today, Coach Lin will teach you how to swim."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Ning was confused. "Why do I need to learn how to swim?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng replied gently, "To let you try various sports. If you don''t like it, we can switch to something else. Tennis, dance, golf - there are many options for you to choose from."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Ning still looked bewildered, but Huo Xiaozheng didn''t seem to be joking. "It''s so sudden, isn''t it?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng was momentarily taken aback. "Do you not want to learn?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Ning wasn''t against the idea. In her previous life, she had been andlubber with average athletic ability.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Learning to swim should be quite interesting, she thought.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    With this in mind, she shook her head and honestly said, "I want to learn, but I''m afraid of water."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng breathed a sigh of relief. "Don''t be afraid. I''ll be here with you."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Hearing this, Huo Ning felt a little more at ease.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Seeing this, Lin Yutong took Huo Ning to change into her swimsuit.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    At this moment, with Huo Ning not around, Huo Xiaozheng pulled up his memo app and added a note under ''Eats too much too fast, needs attention'': Afraid of water, needs apaniment.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0