Chapter 79

Ye Zhi was somewhat stunned. He didn’t feel like he had been arrogant at all; he simply hadn’t answered the other person’s question. However, the new lover wouldn’t let go of his grip. The slight grievance he had just suffered, amplified by being ignored, made his anger rise even higher. Suddenly, he cried out to Huo Youcheng nearby, “Darling, this male nanny bullied me!”

He started crying, tears streaming down his cheeks. Because of his exquisite and delicate features, he indeed aroused people’s protective instincts.

Ye Zhi was surprised. He struggled against the wrist that was being held tightly. “I didn’t…”

Everyone nearby turned their attention to them, including Huo Youcheng.
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The new lover said, “You did bully me! Apologize to me!” He looked at Huo Youcheng. “Darling, is this your male nanny? Make him apologize to me, and I won’t make a fuss about anything else.”

Feeling embarrassed after being scolded by Huo Youcheng, he wanted to use this “male nanny” as a way to save face.

All eyes were on Huo Youcheng. Others had already interpreted this scene as a “jealous quarrel.” After seeing Huo Youcheng’s appearance, they found it very convincing. After all, this man seemed excellent in every aspect.

“A male nanny?” Huo Youcheng smiled slightly, looking like he was enjoying the show. “Ye Zhi, do you want to apologize?”

The wrist that was being held tightly was finally released, leaving a red mark. Although Huo Ran was brave, she was only six years old, and she didn’t dare to speak up in such a situation. She just came over and hugged Ye Zhi’s leg. Ye Zhi patted her head and mustered the courage to meet Huo Youcheng’s gaze.

“I didn’t bully him. There are surveillance cameras all over the store, so I won’t apologize. On the contrary, he unjustly accused me and owes me an apology.”

Huo Youcheng was somewhat surprised.

He thought he knew Ye Zhi very well. He always thought of him as a quail who wouldn’t fight back no matter how badly he was bullied, just cowering and trembling, disgustingly submissive. Of course, he knew Ye Zhi wouldn’t bully anyone. It was just his spoiled lover venting his anger, and because Ye Zhi was the target, he didn’t mind it. He even found it somewhat satisfying to continue to add fuel to the fire.

But he didn’t expect Ye Zhi to rebut this time.

Judging from the tight grip of his fingers, he was still nervous, but he didn’t show the same timidity as before.

Thinking he had Huo Youcheng’s support, the new lover became even more emboldened. “You scolded me just now. How could there be footage on the surveillance cameras? You’re dreaming if you think I’ll apologize to you!”

Ye Zhi didn’t look at him, but continued to stare at Huo Youcheng. His tone softened slightly, but remained firm. “Ranran was scared. Huo Youcheng, can we end this farce?”

The new lover heard Ye Zhi call out Huo Youcheng’s name and widened his eyes in disbelief. “You still say you’re not arrogant? You’re just a male nanny, yet you dare to address the master by his name!”

“Who said he’s a male nanny?” Huo Youcheng smiled faintly, his tone ambiguous. “He’s my legal partner. You, on the other hand, are just a kept man. Behave yourself.”

The farce ended in this unexpected turn. The new lover, with red eyes, left, and Huo Youcheng had no intention of chasing after him. Instead, he continued to follow Ye Zhi and Huo Ran, as if he genuinely wanted to help his brother pick out clothes.

After choosing the clothes and preparing to pay, Ye Zhi took out a card. Huo Youcheng stopped searching his wallet and raised an eyebrow. “Did my brother even give you a supplementary card?”

Ye Zhi’s voice was soft and back to its usual demeanor. “I’m working for him now. Aunt Wang resigned, and I also resigned. I’m currently helping Big Brother take care of Ranran.”

Huo Youcheng, unusually, refrained from making any sarcastic remarks and instead rubbed his chin. “You seem quite suitable for this job.”

Ye Zhi didn’t know how to respond and simply remained silent. Huo Youcheng suddenly found Ye Zhi’s submissive appearance less annoying than before. He even savored the expression Ye Zhi had when he rebutted earlier. “With my brother as your backer, you’re feeling so confident? It’s different from before.”

“I’m not…”

“But, how long do you think my brother will tolerate you?” Huo Youcheng smirked maliciously, his gaze falling on the card Ye Zhi had taken back. “The credit limit on this card isn’t small. If my brother finds out you’re using the money inside to support your disgusting family, he’ll retract his kindness, won’t he?”

Ye Zhi was momentarily stunned and immediately said, “I won’t…”