Huo Jincheng learned about Huo Linyuan and Yu Chaoxi's marriage from his WeChat Moments.

Seeing the string of blessings under Huo Linyuan's post, he felt a pang of sadness and even regret.

It was as if something that belonged to him had completely disappeared from his life. Huo Jincheng stared blankly at the picture on his phone, lost in thought. Yu Chaoxi loved him so much, so why was she able to let go of the past and marry someone else in just one month?

If he hadn't broken up with Yu Chaoxi back then, wouldn't he be the one marrying her now?

Huo Jincheng sat there blankly, his mind wandering, when Ji Xinxin found him.

"Jincheng, I saw online that Yu Chaoxi married your second uncle?"

Ji Xinxin could hardly believe it. She never expected that even with Yu Chaoxi's parents, who were like a burden to her, coming to her door to threaten and coerce her for money, Huo Linyuan could still marry Yu Chaoxi without any reservations!

How could the Huo family tolerate such a person having a marriage relationship with them?

Huo Jincheng snapped out of his reverie and nodded silently.

“Jincheng, Yu Chaoxi has already married your second uncle, why don’t we get married too?” Ji Xinxin said hopefully.

She is now eager to marry Huo Jincheng, and will plan slowly after the marriage. As long as Yu Chaoxi cannot have children, Jincheng will still be the heir of the Huo family.

In the past, Huo Jincheng would have been delighted to hear this and promised to marry her, but now he had no time to think about such things.

He frowned. "Let's wait a bit longer. The online rumors haven't died down yet, my second uncle doesn't have a good impression of you, and my grandmother has never met you. Let's talk about it again in a while."

Ji Xinxin had no choice but to leave the topic aside for the time being, and instead said with a wronged tone, "Alright then, there are still a lot of people online who are cursing me. If it really comes down to it, you can ask your second uncle for help."

Huo Jincheng's methods are not as forceful as Huo Linyuan's, and he doesn't have many connections. He can only spend money to suppress the hype. The more he does this, the more netizens feel that Ji Xinxin is not innocent.

Huo Jincheng subconsciously didn't want to seek Huo Linyuan's help, but he had just rejected Ji Xinxin once, and he couldn't bring himself to do it a second time.

"Okay, I'll go ask him for help tomorrow."

...

On the evening of the day they got their marriage certificate, Huo Linyuan took Yu Chaoxi back to the Huo family's old house for dinner.

Although his relationship with his parents is distant, it's not to the point of complete estrangement. After getting married, he should take his wife back to meet his parents and have a meal together.

As for Huo Jincheng, Huo Linyuan did not inform him, because he secretly did not want Yu Chaoxi to see Huo Jincheng any more.

Old Madam Huo had introduced countless girls to Huo Linyuan before, but he didn't like any of them. Today, he suddenly sent her a message informing her that he was already married and that he was bringing his daughter home for dinner tonight.

Old Madam Huo subconsciously felt that he was going to bring a man back.

Grandpa Huo reminded her speechlessly, "Same-sex marriage is not allowed in China, and I saw the news online that the other person is a minor celebrity in the entertainment industry."

Madam Huo clapped her hands, "It's good that it's a girl! As for family background, so be it. How many families in the capital can be a good match for our Huo family?"

"Butler Liu, quickly arrange for someone to clean up the old house and have the chef prepare dinner!"

Old Madam Huo was overjoyed. She hadn't paid much attention to Huo Linyuan when he was young, but that didn't mean she didn't care about her son. That's why she had tried several times to introduce the daughters of prominent families she had her eye on to Huo Linyuan.

However, ever since the incident with Qiu Wanzhen, Huo Linyuan gave her and Old Master Huo a warning. After that, Old Madam Huo and Old Master Huo behaved themselves and did not try to force women on him again.

Old Master Huo was unhappy. His eldest son had obediently followed his advice and married into the family. But his second son not only disobeyed his arrangements, but also married a woman who offered no benefit to the Huo family, especially since she was in the entertainment industry.

I heard she's Jincheng's ex-girlfriend.

The entertainment industry is a big melting pot; how many good women can be found in this circle?

He simply doesn't acknowledge this daughter-in-law!

So when Yu Chaoxi was led by Huo Linyuan to the old house, she felt the kind attitude of Old Madam Huo and the sour face of Old Master Huo.

Yu Chaoxi was still wearing the little white dress she wore when she took her wedding photos that morning. A small red hair clip held up half of her brown hair, leaving only wisps of hair at her temples. She looked both well-behaved and sweet.

She obediently greeted Huo Linyuan, "Hello, Mom and Dad, I'm Yu Chaoxi."

Her brown eyes sparkled.

Old Madam Huo liked children with sweet words, but unfortunately Huo Linyuan was usually a chatterbox, while Jincheng was more eloquent, but unfortunately he didn't come home often even after growing up.

So when she saw Yu Chaoxi's well-behaved appearance, Old Madam Huo's heart was instantly captivated. She stepped forward, took Yu Chaoxi's hand, and looked her up and down, feeling delighted.

No wonder this brat hasn't gotten married yet; he's too picky and hasn't met anyone he's satisfied with.

"You look even better than in the photos on your phone! Come in and sit down, the food is all ready, we've been waiting for you to come back, please sit down."

Old Master Huo sat motionless in the main seat, and snorted through his nose, "Sit down."

Madam Huo rolled her eyes at Old Master Huo, "Don't worry about him, he has dementia, that's how he always looks."

Old Master Huo glared and retorted unhappily, "Who are you calling senile?"

Old Madam Huo said, "Whoever breaks the defense is the one who gets hurt."

Old Master Huo gave a cold snort. The young girl was young, but she had a sweet tongue. His wife was easily swayed and could be easily pleased. He had been a powerful figure in the business world for decades and would not be so easily fooled.

He leaned on his cane with one hand and placed the other on the table, glancing at Huo Linyuan and Yu Chaoxi sitting at the lower end of the table.

"Lin Yuan, you didn't want the marriage partner I arranged for you, and instead chose a woman from the entertainment industry. In my opinion, the two of you are not suitable, and it would be better for you to break up sooner rather than later."

Huo Linyuan's face darkened. "If you're not satisfied and don't want to eat this meal, go find your lover outside and have dinner with her. Don't offer your opinions here."

Old Master Huo choked, then slammed his cane against the ground. "You... I'm your father, can't I even say a few words to you?"

Huo Linyuan: "Nobody wants to hear this."

Old Master Huo was so angry that he was breathing heavily through his nostrils. "She just broke up with Jincheng and then immediately hooked up with you. How could you not see such an obvious intention? Anyway, in this family, it's either her or me!"

"Alright." Huo Linyuan called out to Butler Liu, "Pack up the old man's clothes and send him to the sanatorium."

Butler Liu, “…” Are you serious?

Old Master Huo was so angry that his blood boiled and he almost went to a sanatorium.

Old Madam Huo spat at him, "Serves you right."