Huo Guining sensed the gaze behind her and looked at Huo Yueze quizzically. "Brother, why are you looking at me like that?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Yueze held up the instruction leaflet. "What''s this?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining''s heart skipped a beat. Oh no, had she forgotten to throw away the medication instructions?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    She tried to remain calm. "What do you mean?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Yueze walked over and held the leaflet in front of her eyes, smiling. "Why do you stuff everything into your bag? What''s the point of keeping the instructions for vitamin tablets?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Vitamins?" Huo Guining was stunned for a moment, then let out a long sigh of relief. "Butler Chen must have put it in there."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Yueze thought about it and agreed. "That must be it. Maybe Butler Chen was worried Mom would forget the dosage."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining forced a couple ofughs.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    As a cold wind blew past, the cold sweat on her back made her shiver involuntarily.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    That was close.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Seeing her reaction, Huo Yueze asked with concern, "What''s wrong? Are you cold?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining shook her head.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    She tried to focus on her painting, but her mind was elsewhere.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Beside her, Huo Yueze felt something was off, but he couldn''t quite put his finger on it.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The siblings continued their activities - one painting the winterndscape tirelessly, the other ying on his phone with headphones on.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    After Huo Xiaozheng took action, the online controversy didn''t escte further.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    On Huo Corporation''s official media ount, more and more firsthand ounts from visitors began to appear.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Corporation, as agreed, made private transfers to these ounts.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Although someizens still used Huo Corporation of paying to clean up their image, as videos from different perspectives emerged, the tide of public opinion began to turn.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "That couple is really shameless, taking advantage of a young girl who wasn''t apanied by adults."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "But that little brat hit first, and quite hard too."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Another day of having my worldview refreshed."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Like father, like son - the whole family is rotten!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "They have the nerve toe out and use others!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "All for the clicks and views."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng was satisfied with how the situation was being handled.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    This morning, he had already reached an agreement with the amusement park''s top management.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    They would soon release a statement. At that point, right and wrong would be clear for all to see.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng nced at his watch; it was already 10:30 AM.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He picked up his coat and headed out. "I''m going home now. Call me if anythinges up."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Xi Chuan nodded, thinking to himself: The boss used to only say he was leaving work, but now he naturally says he''s going home.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Yin Su, who had been following the situation closely, asked Xi Chuan in confusion, "Assistant Xi, why doesn''t the boss just rify things directly?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Miss Guining is always being ndered for personally sending her mother to prison, this..."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Xi Chuan''s gaze was distant. "Of course Mr. Huo wants to rify all these rumors."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "But if he did, Miss Guining''s birth and her mother would both be criticized."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "She''s still so young, and she''ll have ssmates and friends in the future. How could she handle all that at such a tender age?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Xi Chuan sighed. A parent''s love for their child is truly far-sighted.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The current Mr. Huo was gradually bing more like a father.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


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


    Huo Guining was in good spirits today. After returning from sketching, her lips seemed to have regained some color.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Yueze, just as when they left, was carrying bags of all sizes. Worried that Guining might get tired, he let her sit in the cart and pulled her along.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    This childish game delighted Huo Guining, and she couldn''t help but chatter excitedly:<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "It''s my first time seeing such beautiful plum blossoms."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "The frozenke surface looks so fun, I really want to step on it."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Yueze said, "Another day, brother will take you ice skating. That''s much more fun than just stepping on ake!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Brother is really good at ice skating, you..."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Dad!" Huo Guining''s clear voice interrupted Huo Yueze''s self-praise.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He looked up to see his uncle, dressed in a ck coat and grey suit, striding towards them.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Seeing Huo Guining nestled in the small cart, her eyes twinkling like stars, Huo Xiaozheng''s eyes couldn''t help but crinkle with a smile.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He bent down to lift her out of the cart, gauging her weight.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Did you go camping with your brother?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining was genuinely happy.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Sinceing to this world, Huo Xiaozheng was the person she was most familiar with, bar none.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    After not seeing him for two days, she did miss him a bit.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    She nodded with a smile. "We set up a tent by theke. Brother is amazing, he set up the tent so quickly and well."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Standing nearby, Huo Yueze puffed out his chest a little upon hearing this.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng said mildly to Huo Yueze, "Thank you for your hard work. You''ve taken very good care of your sister."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Yueze was pleasantly surprised.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    From childhood, his uncle had always found him noisy, even suspecting he had ADHD.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    At one point, he had tried to convince Mr. and Mrs. Huo Yanqin to have him see a doctor.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Let alone praise him.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Yueze''s eyes welled up with tears, his face full of disbelief. "Uncle actually praised me..."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining: ? Is that really necessary, brother? It doesn''t even sound like praise...<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    If anything, it sounded more like constion.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    But Huo Yueze was clearly basking in the perceived praise.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He absent-mindedly pushed the cart towards home, looking somewhat disoriented in his excitement.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng ignored him and held Huo Guining at arm''s length, examining her for a moment before saying with some concern, "You don''t look too well. Are you alright?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining quickly shook her head. "It''s just cold outside."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    She then put her hands on Huo Xiaozheng''s ears, giving him a cold shock.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng smiled. "It is quite chilly. Let''s head back."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining thought he meant going back to Huo Yueze''s house, but to her surprise, he carried her straight to the car.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The driver had already loaded her suitcase, and they were ready to depart.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Yueze looked a bit dumbfounded. "Uncle, are you taking Guining away already?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng nodded. "I''ve already spoken with your mother. I''m taking Guining home now."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "As for you, I''ve arranged for a driver to take you to school."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Yueze: Thanks, I guess.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining lowered the car window to wave goodbye.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Yueze approached reluctantly, about to say a few words.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Suddenly, the window closed mercilessly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Then, the car sped away in a sh.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Yueze btedly realized he had forgotten something important.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He took out his phone and sent Huo Xiaozheng a message.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Only then did he return home, change into his school uniform, and set off for school.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


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


    "Dad, are you very busy?" Huo Guining asked, somewhat puzzled.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng looked confused. "What do you mean?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Just now, it seemed like brother still had something to say to me, but we left in such a hurry. Won''t brother be sad?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng''s expression remained calm. "He won''t be. You can always contact each other by phone, can''t you?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining''s eyes lit up, and she immediately reached for her phone.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    But Huo Xiaozheng stopped her. "Little ones shouldn''t y with phones in the car. It''s bad for your eyes."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining obediently made a small sound of acknowledgment.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Seeing her fall silent, Huo Xiaozheng took the initiative to ask about her past two days.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining recounted everything.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Do you want to go to school?" Huo Xiaozheng suddenly asked.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The psychologist''s rmendation was to let her interact with peers as much as possible, to understand what a normal child''s life was like.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining recalled the scene at the kindergarten and shook her head vigorously like a rattle drum. "I''d rather not."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0