Huo Guining keenly sensed Huo Xiaozheng''s doubts.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    After dinner, while Huo Xiaozheng was on the phone, she snuck into the room and reced the medicine with vitamins.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    As for the actual pills, she secretly hid them away.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    When Huo Xiaozheng entered the room, he "happened" to catch Huo Guining taking her medicine.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng picked up the vitamins from the table and examined them carefully.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining let him look without any hesitation.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Dad, is there something wrong with these vitamins?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Seeing her innocent expression, Huo Xiaozheng''s doubts gradually dissipated, and he chided himself for being too suspicious.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "These vitamin capsules are a bit toorge. I''ll have someone get you smaller ones."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


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


    Huo Xiaozheng pulled out his suitcase and opened it, gesturing for her to look: "I brought you some gifts."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Inside the ck suitcase were various types of rabbit plush toys and colorful packages.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining eximed in shock: "Are all of these for me?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng pulled up a chair and sat down, nodding: "They''re all yours. See if there''s anything you like."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining plopped down on the carpet and began unwrapping the gifts.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    There were various styles of rabbit plush toys, puzzles, cute-shaped candies and choctes, and paints.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining''s eyes sparkled: "These paints look amazing!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "If you like them, I''ll buy you more."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Can we buy them in China too?" Huo Guining asked casually.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng nodded: "Yes, we can."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Then we should have bought them in China. It would have saved you the trouble."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng was taken aback. Was Ningning worried about him being tired?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    At this thought, he smiled: "Some limited editions are only avable abroad."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining, not realizing how her casualment had pleased her father, responded with a vague "Oh."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    She thought to herself: She was starting to understand the world of the rich.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Having slept too long in the afternoon, by ten o''clock in the evening, Huo Guining still wasn''t sleepy.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng didn''t force her to sleep, instead turning on the bedsidemp and letting her watch anime in bed.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining turned the volume down to its lowest setting and snuggledfortably into the nkets.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Soon after, intermittent snoring sounds came from beside her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Due to her weak constitution, Huo Guining had always been a deep sleeper.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    This was the first time she had heard Huo Xiaozheng snore.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    So even tycoons snore, huh?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining chuckled at her own thought.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    She propped herself up to look at Huo Xiaozheng.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He must have been truly exhausted, sleeping so deeply.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Even tycoons have it tough, she mused.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining sighed, reached over to turn off the bedsidemp, and nestled into the covers, ready to sleep.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Before closing her iPad, she habitually opened her social media app.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    As usual, she first looked at the recent trending news.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    She scrolled through page after page, then suddenly froze. Photos of herself and Huo Yueze appeared on the homepage.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining finally realized why Huo Yueze had tried to stop her from using her phone yesterday, even resorting to the foolish act of cutting off the inte.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Having learned from previous experiences, Huo Guining was now able to face such situations with a bit moreposure.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    She dimmed the screen brightness and slowly read through the entire story.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Upon learning that the bespectacled couple had been struck by the arrow she had shot, Huo Guining felt quite satisfied.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    She chose to selectively ignore the negativements, no longer paying attention to them.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    After closing the iPad, shey in bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The bedroom was pitch ck, with only the sound of Huo Xiaozheng''s breathing audible.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining finally understood why Huo Xiaozheng was so tired.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Thank you, she silently mouthed, slowly closing her eyes.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


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


    After breakfast, Huo Guining went to work with Huo Xiaozheng as usual.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Before leaving, just in case, she still put on her small backpack.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Upon arriving at thepany, Huo Xiaozheng first sent Huo Guining to her swimming lesson.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    After the swimming lesson, Huo Guining returned to the office with Yin Su.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Several staff members from subordinate departments were standing in Huo Xiaozheng''s office, apparently being scolded.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Have you even looked at this project proposal yourselves?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "How is this any different from garbage?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng''s tone was gloomy, his brows furrowed, his anger palpable.<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


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


    Yin Su, startled by Huo Xiaozheng''s tone, immediately straightened her back and carefully pushed open the office door.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    She let Huo Guining in.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining habitually greeted Huo Xiaozheng: "Dad..."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    She ran a couple of steps towards Huo Xiaozheng, btedly realizing the atmosphere was a bit off.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng took a deep breath, softening his expression: "Ningning,e here."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Only then did Huo Guining muster the courage to approach: "Dad, are you angry?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Mm. Is your swimming lesson over?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


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


    "Have Yin Su take you to get something to eat. Dad still has some work to do here."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


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


    She gently advised: "Don''t be angry, getting sick from anger isn''t worth it."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng was momentarily stunned, then couldn''t help butugh.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Alright, Dad won''t be angry. After you finish eating, you cane back and draw."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Seeing him smile, Huo Guining felt relieved.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    She walked away with light steps, led by Yin Su to the break room.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The office door closed.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng looked at the subordinates before him and sighed: "Forget it. Take this proposal back, revise it, and submit it again."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The subordinates nced at each other, their faces lighting up with joy. They hurriedly agreed, grabbed their documents, and rushed out one after another.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng shook his head, thought of his daughter''s face, and couldn''t help but chuckle.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    A phone ring broke the silence.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


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


    "I''ve found a teacher for Ningning. When would be a good time for her to meet with Ningning?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng checked the time: "How about two o''clock this afternoon?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    It would be perfect timing after Ningning woke up from her nap to start her drawing lesson.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Zuo Qinfang: "Alright, I''ll have the teachere to your office in the afternoon."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


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


    After lunch, Huo Guining slept until two o''clock, when Huo Xiaozheng woke her up to meet someone.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "In a moment, a teacher will being to teach you how to draw."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining hadn''t expected Huo Xiaozheng to arrange things so quickly. Although a bit dazed, she still obediently agreed.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Dad has to go on a sudden business trip this afternoon. Your brother wille to keep youpany after his sses."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining was surprised: "Another business trip?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng frowned: "Something urgent came up."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Guining immediately expressed understanding: "Okay."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Seeing her expression unchanged, Huo Xiaozheng felt somewhat relieved.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "When your brother finishes school, you''ll go home with him. I''lle pick you up tomorrow."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "When are you leaving?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng patiently exined: "I''ll leave after your brother arrives."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


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


    The tutor arrived, and since the art room wasn''t finished being renovated yet, Yin Su found an empty room for them to use temporarily.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    During the lesson, Huo Guining found it a bit difficult to concentrate.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    However, since this was just an initial session for the tutor to assess Huo Guining''s skill level, she didn''t criticize too harshly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    As it neared 4:30 PM, the lesson ended.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Huo Xiaozheng escorted Huo Guining downstairs. Soon after, a familiar ck Maybach pulled up in front of her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The window rolled down, revealing Huo Yueze''s sunny, handsome face: "Little sister!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0