Chapter 208
“Hmm?” Huo Ran looked at him curiously. “Why can’t I watch? I haven’t seen Uncle for a long time, and I miss him.”
Ye Zhi felt a bit awkward, coughed lightly, and whispered, “It’s not suitable for kids to watch.”
The nanny quickly interjected, “My bad, I didn’t realize. But was that the little uncle of Ran Ran? Mr. Huo’s younger brother?”
Huo Ran immediately exclaimed loudly, “Yes, he’s my little uncle! Did he find another pretty sister to date?”
“Seems like it. That female celebrity has been quite popular lately. I’ve even watched the drama she starred in. She seemed quiet and introverted in the drama, so why is she being so intimate with someone in public? They didn’t even close the car window,” the nanny couldn’t contain her curiosity, even though she knew it wasn’t appropriate to discuss such topics with a seven-year-old girl.
But Huo Ran was far more mature than adults imagined. She replied immediately, “That’s just how my little uncle is!”
Her expression was quite serious.
Ye Zhi felt embarrassed. He didn’t want to dwell on who his ex-husband was intimate with, so he quickly redirected Huo Ran’s attention and continued playing the puzzle game.
Although he kept telling himself not to be nervous, Ye Zhi was still very anxious on the eve of the event.
Huo Youcheng’s scandal this time still spread quickly. In less than two days, there were overwhelming reports everywhere, whether on TV or online. Even the lock screen received notifications about this entertainment news.
This incident erupted after Huo Youqiao informed relatives and friends about the dinner gathering, making people wonder if there was any deliberate intention behind it.
Ye Zhi took a shower. The house had a constant temperature system, so even wearing a thin pajama didn’t make him feel cold. He dried his hair with a towel, not completely drying it. He wasn’t planning to, but when Huo Youqiao came in and saw, he picked up the hairdryer and dried his hair for him.
Ye Zhi wasn’t used to such life details. He was someone who even curled up by himself when he was sick. But under Huo Youqiao’s guidance, he gradually got used to relying on someone else, and thus, he could accept the man’s tenderness without fear.
After drying his hair and smoothing his hair with his fingers, Huo Youqiao noticed his tense body. He put the hairdryer aside, lifted him up, sat on the comfortable sofa, and kissed his lips lightly. “Are you still nervous about tomorrow?”
Ye Zhi couldn’t deny it. He found a comfortable position in his arms. Huo Youqiao hugged him and suddenly said, “Acheng probably won’t come tomorrow.”
Ye Zhi’s body tensed for a moment, and he asked in a low voice, “How do you know?”
“These scandals in the past few days seem to be deliberately made to show us, indicating that without you and me, he still lives freely,” Huo Youqiao explained.
Ye Zhi didn’t feel much about it. His feelings for Huo Youcheng had long become a thing of the past. There was no love, no hate, just occasional guilt. Now, he was more afraid of Huo Youcheng, because he held videos of their infidelity. If he were to release them, Huo Youqiao’s reputation would inevitably be affected.
Thinking of this, Ye Zhi felt a bit panicked. “Does he already know I’m back?”
“He knows.”
“That video… Will he release it?”
Huo Youqiao rubbed his back to comfort him. “I don’t think so.”
Ye Zhi found it hard to believe.
Huo Youqiao continued, “If he wanted to release it, he would have done so when I notified him. But he didn’t. Instead, he caused another scandal. It seems like the video was deliberately recorded, proving that he has already discarded the past.”
Ye Zhi couldn’t fully relax. “Is it really that simple? He’s a vengeful person, and my actions were the most serious betrayal…”
Huo Youqiao corrected him, “It’s not just you, it’s us.” He looked closely at Ye Zhi. “We are a team, and we made mistakes together. Don’t single me out and let yourself bear it alone.”
