Chapter 1060 - 1102: Temptation

Chapter 1060: Chapter 1102: Temptation

Ling Yueyue’s words inevitably made Nan Jinning recall last night, those moans and soft murmurs that drowned each other out, instantly filling her with shame, anger, and annoyance. "Do you even realize that you’re holding my brother-in-law back! The Huo Tian Group starts work at nine in the morning! My brother-in-law usually gets to the office by eight-thirty! Just look at what time it is now! If this keeps up, how do you expect the company’s employees to view my brother-in-law? They’ll say he lacks ambition and spends all day indulging under the skirts of a woman!"

"How does that saying go? ’Spring nights are short, mornings come late, from now the king won’t attend early court.’ I think this saying is quite apt! For a newlywed couple who genuinely love each other, isn’t this normal? This just shows we have a good relationship! Cultivate oneself, manage the family, govern the country, bring peace to the world. Without a family, how can there be a career or a country? So, cousin, you don’t need to be too concerned!" As she spoke, Ling Yueyue held Huo Junmo’s hand and together they walked past Nan Jinning to sit on the living room sofa.

Nan Jinning quickly followed them and sat down beside them, noticing that Huo Junmo hadn’t said a word from beginning to end, and that all the talking was done by Ling Yueyue, she was instantly filled with anger, "Brother-in-law, say something!"

Huo Junmo furrowed his brows, his tone unfriendly, "Jianning, I know my boundaries, so there’s no need for you to worry unnecessarily here! When it comes to matters between a husband and wife, no one has the right to interfere!"

Being coldly scolded by Huo Junmo, Nan Jinning looked at him with a hurt expression, feeling wronged as she said, "Brother-in-law... You weren’t like this before! Why have you changed now? You’re actually indulging her this much? Don’t you know that sooner or later she’ll harm you!"

Huo Junmo held tightly onto Ling Yueyue’s hand and raised it, warning sternly, "Please do not say such things to sully my wife! Since I married her, no matter what the outcome, I willingly take responsibility! If you speak disrespectfully to her again, don’t blame me for being rude!"

Nan Jinning looked at their hands raised high, tightly clasped together, her eyes filled with jealousy, nearly blazing with fire, "Brother-in-law, this woman is nothing but a country bumpkin, lacking in education, credentials, knowledge, culture, and sophistication. Bringing a woman like this out will only embarrass you! What exactly do you see in her? Why do you defend her at every turn?"

Usually calm and gentle, Huo Junmo’s expression grew stern, and he lowly roared, "Enough! Did you not understand what I just said? I said, you’re forbidden from speaking ill of her again! You’re Jiansi’s sister, Tiantian’s aunt, and you’re staying here; I can treat you like a guest! However, you should mind your place, be clear about guest and host roles, and don’t meddle in affairs you shouldn’t!"

Knowing Huo Junmo for ten years, this was the first time she’d seen him lose his temper, Nan Jinning was indeed a bit stunned!

Seeing Huo Junmo shouting at Nan Jinning for her sake, Ling Yueyue did not hide her happiness, she laughed joyfully.

Nan Jinning glared at Ling Yueyue with bitterness, her teeth clenched tightly.

Just as the atmosphere grew increasingly awkward, the housekeeper walked over, respectfully saying, "Sir, Ma’am, breakfast is ready, you can have breakfast now!"

"Hubby, let’s go eat!" Ling Yueyue nodded, not caring whether Nan Jinning had eaten or not, cheerfully pulling Huo Junmo into the dining room.

After the two finished breakfast, the housekeeper handed Huo Junmo his briefcase, and the two prepared to go out.

Seeing them about to leave, Nan Jinning panicked and hurriedly asked, "Brother-in-law, where are you going?"

Ling Yueyue turned her head around, speechless and said, "Cousin, you just said my brother-in-law is delaying his work because of me, so of course he’s going to work now! How could he stay home and accompany you!"

Nan Jinning’s face alternated between pale and flushed, she asked again, "Then... brother-in-law is going to work, why are you following him?"

"Cousin, can you be a bit smarter! My husband is going to work, of course I am going to school for classes! Unlike some people, who won’t go to a perfectly good school, lazing around in someone else’s home refusing to leave!" Saying this, she mercilessly shot her a sidelong glance, held Huo Junmo’s hand, and left without looking back.

Nan Jinning leaned against the door, watching Huo Junmo and Ling Yueyue gradually disappear from her sight, furiously digging her nails into the door, making a creaking noise.

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Nan Jinning had stayed at the Huo Family for a whole week this time, no matter how Ling Yueyue tormented her, she seemed resolutely unmoved and refused to leave!

Meanwhile, the Nan Family had no reaction at all, no matter how many times Huo Junmo called, either they wouldn’t pick up, or would just say a couple of perfunctory words, but never once did they say they would come to take Nan Jinning back!

At first, Ling Yueyue intended to compete with her, but as time passed, she also grew tired and completely ignored Nan Jinning as a mistress!

On this day, after school Ling Yueyue found out Huo Junmo had a temporary international video conference to attend, so he sent a driver to pick her and Tiantian up!

Ling Yueyue’s school let out at four-thirty, and when she arrived at Huo Jiantian’s school, she had to wait a full half hour before she saw Huo Jiantian walking out of the school gates with his backpack.

Ling Yueyue got off the car, leaned against the car, and greeted Huo Jiantian with a smile.

Huo Jiantian frowned, walked over, pouted, glanced inside the car behind Ling Yueyue, but didn’t see Huo Junmo, and asked unhappily, "Why is it you? Where’s Dad?"

Ling Yueyue explained, "Your dad has a video conference today, so he asked me to pick you up from school!"

"Humph! I’m not a child, I don’t need you to pick me up!" Huo Jiantian huffed, looking proudly to one side, lifting his chin high without looking at Ling Yueyue!

Looking at Huo Jiantian in this arrogant stance, Ling Yueyue pursed her lips and smiled, slyly rolling her eyes, then leaned down, whispering into Huo Jiantian’s ear, she said mysteriously, "Tiantian, how about I take you to eat something delicious?"

Huo Jiantian pouted indifferently, "What’s so delicious about it? With my family’s condition, there’s nothing delicious I haven’t eaten, I’m not interested!"

Ling Yueyue didn’t mind, she smiled and said, "You really won’t go? Let me tell you, what you eat at home every day are very traditional foods. Let me ask you, have you ever had grilled skewers? Even tried spicy hot pot? Had oden? And milk tea, lemon tea, they’re all really good! I guarantee you’ve never had them before, once you eat them you’ll want more!"

Originally uninspired by eating outside, Huo Jiantian couldn’t help but swallow his saliva after hearing Ling Yueyue’s description, his expression becoming somewhat indecisive.

"If you don’t go, I’ll go myself! To be honest, I haven’t eaten them in ages, I really miss them! Ahh... I’m going now! You and the driver head home first! When I’ve had enough, I’ll go find your dad and return with him!" Saying this, she glanced purposefully at Huo Jiantian, stood up and prepared to leave.