Amidst the envy of onlookers, Ye Zhi felt his legs as heavy as lead, reluctant to walk up to Huo Youcheng, his face pale and unsightly. Seeing Ye Zhi’s appearance, Huo Youcheng was in a good mood. He first took his niece in his arms, gave her a little shake, kissed her cheek, and asked with a smile, “How did you come here?”
“Zhi Zhi brought me out shopping. We’re here to help Dad buy clothes now.” Huo Ran immediately spilled everything.
“Help your dad buy clothes?” Huo Youcheng raised an eyebrow, his gaze falling on Ye Zhi, who was looking down with droopy eyelids. “Your dad’s clothes are all custom-made. Why would he come here to buy? And why would he ask you to buy?”
He directed the last sentence to Ye Zhi, his tone tinged with curiosity.
Before Ye Zhi could answer, Huo Ran spoke up, “Because Zhi Zhi is working for Dad now! His job is to take care of me, so Zhi Zhi brought me out to buy clothes, and Dad also needs new clothes, so he asked Zhi Zhi to help him buy.”
The little girl spoke clearly and logically, and Huo Youcheng understood it immediately. He looked at his partner, who couldn’t even face him with his eyes downcast, with a hint of mockery in his tone, “You’re quite capable.”
Thinking it was a compliment, Huo Ran agreed immediately, “Yes, Zhi Zhi is super capable! Dad and I both really like him.”
Huo Youcheng narrowed his eyes slightly. He was about to speak when the boy he brought with him walked over, wearing a bright smile on his face and standing in front of him, his voice sweet, “Darling, how do I look in this outfit? Is it nice?”
Huo Youcheng’s first reaction was not to look at him but to glance at Ye Zhi, who was trying to minimize his presence on the side.
As an executive of a large company, Huo Youcheng enjoyed playing around, but in terms of work ability and personal capability, he was outstanding. His observational skills were remarkable. Even though Ye Zhi didn’t lift his head to meet his eyes, Huo Youcheng could sense his emotions from his body language.
He had expected to see signs of suppressed sadness, bitterness, and heartbreak, but upon closer inspection, he found that apart from conveying nervousness, Ye Zhi didn’t exhibit any of the reactions he had anticipated.
His fingers didn’t subconsciously pick at his pants seams, and his mouth didn’t tighten into an ugly line. His reactions were completely different from before.
It was nothing like the reaction one would have when catching a spouse cheating.
His good mood suddenly turned sour. Huo Youcheng shot a glare at his newly kept lover and spoke coldly, “Didn’t you see what I was doing? Whether it looks good or not, go look in the mirror yourself.”
His lover had been spoiled by him during this time, and all his demands had been met. He had never seen him like this before, and he couldn’t help but feel aggrieved. His eyes reddened, and he felt a surge of injustice, “Why are you so harsh…”
Huo Ran also became curious, “Uncle, who is this brother?”
Although Huo Youcheng wanted to provoke Ye Zhi, he wouldn’t do such a thing in front of a child. He casually lied, “A friend.” Then he looked at Ye Zhi again, “What does my brother want to buy? I’ll help him choose.” He mocked, “He really trusts you to buy for him. Does he not know what your taste is like? It’s a miracle if he can wear what you buy.”
Ye Zhi was already accustomed to his cold words. Although there were others present, he didn’t feel particularly embarrassed. On the contrary, Huo Ran defended him, “Uncle, why are you saying that? You can’t scold Zhi Zhi like that! Zhi Zhi is very good, and you’re not allowed to scold him!”
She even got angry and didn’t let Huo Youcheng hug her, actively returning to Ye Zhi’s arms.
Huo Youcheng hurriedly coaxed her, “Okay, I was wrong, all right?” After coaxing his niece, he carried her inside. Before going in, he leaned close to Ye Zhi’s ear and whispered, “You’re quite resourceful.”
Huo Youcheng went to pick out clothes with Huo Ran, deliberately leaving Ye Zhi and his new lover together. His new lover’s eyes were red for a long time, and he didn’t see him come to comfort him. He was so angry that he clenched his fists and gritted his teeth. He had nowhere to vent his anger, and seeing Ye Zhi’s soft appearance, he finally found a channel, “What are you so arrogant about?”
The other person was slightly shorter than Ye Zhi, but Ye Zhi could still see his face without lifting his head.
Fair skin, delicate and beautiful features, when his eyes reddened, he looked pitiful, but he also had a fierce aura, like a rabbit baring its teeth and claws. Ye Zhi had never truly seen Huo Youcheng’s lovers before; this was the first time. In the past, he had only felt bitter when he saw news online, but facing it directly now, he no longer felt that bitterness.
Ye Zhi understood that it was because he had let go of his “affection” for Huo Youcheng.
From the initial infatuation to the heartbreak in marriage, and finally being truly and gently healed by another man, he had finally let go.
“Are you deaf or dumb? Why don’t you answer me?” The other person was still angry.
Ye Zhi took a step back and said gently, “Sorry, I’m still at work now. I’ll go busy myself.” His job was to take care of Huo Ran, so he couldn’t let her out of his sight.
Ye Zhi didn’t walk fast. When he was close to Huo Ran, the new lover caught up to him and grabbed his wrist forcefully, saying loudly, “Why are you so arrogant?”
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