Chapter 174

Ye Zhi’s heart skipped a beat, and his palms began to sweat in panic. In his desperation, he found a suitable excuse, “This room… doesn’t have a protection system installed, and Ranran wants me to sleep with her. I’ve already promised her.”

When emotions run high, it’s easy for one’s pheromones to spread. Without a protection system, the leakage of pheromones can easily affect others or trigger heat. For this reason, such systems are installed in homes and hotels across the planet to prevent such occurrences.

“You always think about Ranran,” Huo Youcheng said, his gaze somewhat resentful. “When will you think about me?”

Ye Zhi managed a faint smile, “When you’re fully recovered and can leave the hospital.”

Huo Youcheng didn’t argue further, not because he was convinced, but because their father had returned.

In the Huo family, “Father” was a figure of great authority, and being a military man, their father’s presence was even more imposing. With his stern demeanor, he never indulged his children, even when they made mistakes. So, even though Huo Youcheng was already married, he still had some fear of his father.

As soon as their father arrived home, the atmosphere changed. Everyone except Grandma Huo fell silent.

Even little Huo Ran, usually sweet and talkative, became quiet and nestled into her father’s lap, peeking cautiously at the tall man.

Huo Tian was a handsome man, and his sons had inherited his looks. It was easy to imagine that he was quite the heartthrob in his younger days. With human lifespans extended, he still looked youthful and fit, his muscular physique evident under his uniform.

Upon his return, he greeted his wife with a cheek-to-cheek kiss, followed by a kiss on her lips, which made Grandma Huo blush and gently slap his hand. Only then did he let go of his wife and turn his attention to the rest of the family.

Huo Youqiao was the first to speak. Holding his daughter, he stood up, “Father, it’s been a long time.”

“Indeed, it has,” Huo Tian responded, embracing him briefly. His gaze then fell on the little girl in Huo Youqiao’s arms. Carefully, he pinched her cheek with his rough fingers, trying to smile gently, “Ranran has grown so much. Do you still remember Grandpa?”

Huo Ran shyly called out, “Grandpa,” before tightening her grip around her father’s neck.

Next, Huo Youcheng muttered a low “Dad,” followed by Ye Zhi’s respectful “Father.”

Huo Tian first acknowledged Ye Zhi with a nod, then turned his sharp gaze to Huo Youcheng. His piercing eyes scrutinized him for a long moment before he coldly said, “Didn’t they say you could walk now? Why are you still in a wheelchair?”

Huo Youcheng, far from his usual arrogance, mumbled, “Walking for too long hurts…”

Huo Tian sneered, “It should hurt. That way you’ll learn what you should and shouldn’t do. You dared to fly a spacecraft after only ten days of practice. Do you think you’re a genius? Luckily, you were the most injured, and no one else was seriously affected. Otherwise, even if you lost your life, it would have been deserved!”

His reprimand was harsh. Last time, Huo Youcheng had avoided it because he was still in the ICU. This time, there was no escape.

Huo Youcheng couldn’t argue, looking down in silence and feigning remorse, “I just wanted to surprise Zhizhi…”

“Surprise?” Huo Tian’s sneer deepened, “Ask him if he found it surprising. If you had gotten into a bigger accident or lost your life, do you know how much your partner would have to endure? Do you even think before acting? Stop daydreaming and causing trouble. If you could refrain from your dalliances with celebrities and stop making headlines, that would be the biggest surprise for Ye Zhi.”

Huo Youcheng had no retort and could only keep his head down. Grandma Huo, unable to bear seeing her grandson reprimanded so severely, interjected, “Dear, Ranran is here, don’t be too harsh and scare her. Besides, Cheng hasn’t fully recovered. The doctor said he’s been making quick progress. If you scare him and he refuses to continue his rehab, it will be counterproductive.”

“Refuse rehab? ‘Again’?” Huo Tian’s cold laughter echoed, “His legs are his own. If he wants them crippled, it doesn’t concern anyone else. Don’t think you can use this to threaten anyone.”

His intimidation was palpable, leaving everyone on edge, including Ye Zhi.

If Huo Youcheng’s actions were met with such severe reprimand, what fate awaited Huo Youqiao if their affair was ever revealed?

Adultery and betrayal would be akin to criminal acts in the eyes of someone like Huo Tian.

Thinking about this, Ye Zhi felt a shadow over his mood for the rest of the day, losing his appetite and enthusiasm.

 

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