Chapter 966 - 1009: Contest of Spells
Huo Jiantian snorted coldly, disdainfully saying, "Hmph, you think I don’t know? If my dad marries you, he won’t like me anymore! How are you different from those women who are scheming to marry my dad? You’re all the same, all after my dad’s money! Only Sister Anxin truly cares for me! Hmph... I don’t like you all. I don’t want to be a child bullied by a stepmother!"
Ling Yueyue patiently explained, "Let me tell you, I didn’t agree to marry your dad for money, I just want to find a stable home for myself!"
"Hmph! What woman would be willing to marry an old man with children! Besides, you’re so young, I don’t believe you’d willingly be my stepmother! In the end, aren’t you just after my dad’s money!" Huo Jiantian snorted coldly with disdain.
In his heart, he was convinced that all women who approached his dad were after money! Not one woman genuinely cared for him!
Ling Yueyue opened her mouth, wanting to explain, but ultimately said nothing, just sighed helplessly, "Forget it, no matter how much I say now, you won’t change your view of me. I believe time will prove everything! Since I’ve agreed to marry your dad, I will surely be good to you! I will definitely not let anyone bully you!"
"Hmph...!" Huo Jiantian snorted coldly again, tilting his head away from Ling Yueyue.
After watching Huo Jiantian for a while, Ling Yueyue sighed helplessly in her heart, squatted down, and gently said, "Let’s go! Let’s get in the car! Your dad is waiting for you there! I know you don’t like me, but for the sake of Sister Anxin whom you like, come get in the car with me! We’ll go home first, and talk about everything then! Otherwise, if we really leave, you won’t be able to come back!"
"...!" Huo Jiantian hesitated, looking at Ling Yueyue, wanting to get in the car but feeling too proud to do so.
Knowing that he was just too proud, Ling Yueyue had to compromise, patiently coaxing, "At most, I promise you, you can sit beside your dad, and I’ll sit in the back, okay?"
"Hmph! The seat beside my dad belongs only to me!" Huo Jiantian disdainfully glanced at Ling Yueyue, turned around, and walked toward the corner where Huo Junmo’s car was parked.
Watching Huo Jiantian’s proud yet insecure manner, Ling Yueyue helplessly shook her head and followed him!
Before Huo Jiantian got in the car, Huo Junmo had quickly seated himself in the driver’s seat, and when Huo Jiantian climbed in, he still wore a gloomy face, looking unhappy.
Huo Jiantian only dared to glance at him timidly, not daring to speak, obediently buckling his seatbelt and sitting quietly beside him.
Ling Yueyue then opened the back door and got in.
After Huo Jiantian and Ling Yueyue were both inside, Huo Junmo started the car, heading toward his home!
The car drove for over half an hour before arriving at Huo Junmo’s house!
After Huo Junmo parked the car in the garage, Huo Jiantian and Ling Yueyue finally got out together.
After getting out of the car, Ling Yueyue was immediately stunned by the scene in front of her!
She hadn’t looked closely in the car, but only after getting out did she see clearly!
Huo Junmo’s house was way too big!
Looking around, she couldn’t see the end!
Right in the middle of the yard stood a luxurious villa, with a garden in front, a swimming pool at the back, and a golf course to the left! Many other places invisible to the naked eye—overall, it was huge!
She had always known that Huo Junmo was wealthy, but didn’t know he was this wealthy! Is this what it’s like to accidentally snag a golden catch?
Looking at Ling Yueyue’s dumbfounded expression, Huo Jiantian pursed his lips disdainfully, an expression of contempt flashed in his eyes, "Hmph, still claiming you’re not after my dad’s money! Vain and greedy woman!" While saying this, he walked proudly into the villa with his chin held high.
After glancing at Huo Jiantian’s departing back, Huo Junmo walked up to Ling Yueyue, smiling apologetically, "Yueyue, I’m sorry, my son is just like this, spoiled by me since childhood! I hope you won’t take it to heart!"
Ling Yueyue shook her head, shrugged indifferently, "It’s okay, he’s just a five-year-old, I won’t take it to heart! Besides, he lost his mother early on, he should be treated nicer!"
Upon hearing this, a mysterious light flashed in Huo Junmo’s deep eyes, his gaze toward Ling Yueyue inadvertently intensified.
"Let’s go inside!" Unaware of Huo Junmo’s unusual look, Ling Yueyue carried the gift she bought for Huo Jiantian and walked toward the villa first!
Watching Ling Yueyue’s departing figure, Huo Junmo’s gaze flickered twice, then he followed her!
Because Huo Junmo had informed the housekeeper earlier on the phone that they had guests, the house staff specially prepared a table full of dishes to entertain them.
When Ling Yueyue entered the villa, she was stunned once more!
The villa was decorated too lavishly, inside and out, entirely based on European style, even the furniture was all imported from Europe! It complemented the villa perfectly!
"Hmph...!" Seeing Ling Yueyue’s dumbfounded expression, Huo Jiantian snorted coldly again, disdainfully saying, "Country bumpkin!"
Huo Jiantian’s voice wasn’t too loud, yet loud enough for everyone around to hear!
Huo Junmo sternly called out, "Huo Jiantian!"
"Hmph...!" Knowing he had already upset his dad, Huo Jiantian dared not talk back, only continually snorting to vent his displeasure.
At this moment, the housekeeper walked over, respectfully and politely saying, "Sir, Young Master, Miss, it’s time for dinner!"
"Wash your hands so we can eat!" Huo Junmo gently said to Ling Yueyue, then led her to the bathroom.
Huo Jiantian slid off the sofa, ran to the bathroom ahead of Ling Yueyue, turned on the faucet, and washed his hands.
After washing his hands, he purposely flicked them twice.
Huo Jiantian purposefully flicked forcefully, the water splattering all over Ling Yueyue’s face and clothes, and then he did not forget to give Ling Yueyue a triumphant little look.
"Childish...!" Seeing Huo Jiantian’s expression, Ling Yueyue closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
Endure... I must endure...! After all, there would be a long time to be together, she shouldn’t argue with a five-year-old, otherwise, people would say she was childish too!
Ling Yueyue continually consoled herself internally, managing to suppress the anger rising in her heart.
"Move aside!" Seeing that Ling Yueyue was not upset or lost her temper, Huo Jiantian grew even angrier, and as he left, he deliberately bumped into Ling Yueyue hard.
He wanted to see how long she could endure! He must make her angry so his dad could see her true colors and not marry her.
[PS: There’s another Chapter later!]