Chapter 86
The children’s dance was adorable, and although Ye Zhi’s dancing seemed a bit clumsy, it was also very cute. Swinging arms, swaying hips, spinning around… Huo Youcheng was stunned, and his already pounding heart raced even more intensely. There was a hint of amazement in his eyes.
He stood there watching for several minutes until they finished dancing and noticed him.
“Uncle!” Huo Ran saw the surprised expressions on her family’s faces and ran over to be hugged. Perhaps because of her outgoing nature, she was so likable, even though Huo Youcheng’s personality had become somewhat distorted over the years, he still cherished his niece.
While holding her, Huo Youcheng’s gaze remained fixed on Ye Zhi not far away. Seeing his stiff expression, he felt even more content. He kissed Huo Ran’s cheek heavily and smiled, “Is Ranran dancing with Auntie?”
“Yes! We’re going to perform next week, and I’m not very skilled yet, so Zhi Zhi is helping me practice.” Huo Ran hugged his neck and kissed his cheek as well, her eyes curved with a smile. “Why did Uncle come back?”
Huo Youcheng chuckled, “Missed my darling, didn’t I? How about it? Were you obedient while Dad wasn’t home?”
Huo Ran immediately exclaimed, “I was super obedient!”
“Really?”
“Yes, you can ask Zhi Zhi.” Huo Ran didn’t quite understand the emotions between the two adults. She was still young, and since Huo Youcheng was rarely home, she knew that “Zhi Zhi is Uncle’s wife,” but she didn’t quite understand what a “wife” meant. She simply wanted Ye Zhi to be her “mom.”
Huo Youcheng immediately looked over, and Ye Zhi instinctively met his husband’s gaze. When he saw the smile on his face, he felt surprised, but more nervous. His tone became flustered, “She’s very obedient.”
Huo Youcheng used to dislike this side of him, so timid and jittery like a quail. But this time, he surprisingly found it pleasing, even a little itchy.
“Has Ranran had dinner? Did she take a bath?” Sitting on the sofa with his niece, he then turned to Ye Zhi, “Come help me take off my coat.”
The weather outside had turned cold, but the house had a constant temperature system, maintaining the most comfortable temperature for the human body. So both Ye Zhi and Huo Ran wore light clothing indoors.
“I’ve had dinner! Zhi Zhi made crispy pork for me, it’s super delicious!”
Listening to the conversation between the two, Ye Zhi slowly walked over. Huo Youcheng was still holding the girl and didn’t get up. He just tilted his head up and said, “Take off the tie too.”
After they got closer, Huo Youcheng’s gaze fell directly on his face and body without any avoidance. Because he had just exercised, Ye Zhi’s skin was slightly sweaty, and his cheeks were a bit red. Even at such a close distance, there were no flaws visible on his skin, no blemishes or pimples, only two or three small moles scattered on it. The sweat made his skin shiny, and even if you leaned in to smell it, you couldn’t detect any unpleasant odor; instead, you could smell a faint fragrance, which made people feel comfortable.
How come he didn’t notice how good-looking he was before?
Although his features weren’t exquisitely chiseled, they unexpectedly felt very comforting and enduring, with a kind of warm jade-like feeling.
With his assistance, Huo Youcheng took off his coat and tie. He felt completely relaxed. When Ye Zhi took his things and was about to leave, he reached out and grabbed his wrist.
His skin was also very delicate.
Ye Zhi was caught off guard by his grip, and he stiffened all over, his eyes filled with panic. Huo Youcheng smiled lightly at him, “You can actually dance?”
It wasn’t the familiar mocking tone that surprised Ye Zhi, but rather made him more flustered. He shook his head and hurriedly said, “I was just practicing with Ranran, I… I don’t know how to dance, and I don’t dance well.”
Thinking he would be scolded for being “clumsy,” Huo Youcheng said, “I think it’s quite cute.” Then he let go of his hand. “I haven’t had dinner; I’m a bit hungry. Can you make me something to eat?”
“What would you like to eat?”