Mr. Huo seemed relieved. "It's good that you can put aside your grudges and help your grandfather and aunt."

"Although they did something unethical before, the Huo family is still the place where you grew up. This is our true home."

Huo Jiayuan wanted to ask if his father considered the Huo family as his real home.

But what did the Huo family take them for?

Huo Jiayuan was certain that if he hadn't married Pei Zhi...

Grandpa wouldn't even give him that four percent of the shares.

"And another thing, Pei Zhi's mistress is pregnant. Why didn't you tell me about something this big beforehand?"

Before Huo Jiayuan could speak, Huo's father said excitedly, "Pei Zhi seemed like a good person, but I never expected she could do something like this."

Huo Jiayuan rarely spoke up for Pei Zhi, saying, "She has been good enough to me and to the Huo family."

Mr. Huo also recalled what Pei Zhi had done for Huo Jiayuan.

"In the end, it's still your fault."

Mr. Huo tapped Huo Jiayuan on the head with his hand, "You are her husband."

“Pei Zhi is surrounded by too many temptations now. Women are bound to have trouble controlling themselves. At this time, she needs a man to help her.”

"You should act decisively and deal with all those people around Pei Zhi, then show your power."

"Now that you know that Pei Zhi is keeping a mistress who is pregnant, find a way to abort the child. Don't let this child threaten you."

Huo Jiayuan was getting a headache from his father's incessant nagging.

"Dad, what right do I have to act tough in front of Pei Zhi?"

"Without Pei Zhi, can I still be powerful in the industry?"

"Grandpa slapped me hard, letting everyone know how little the Huo family valued me. It was Pei Zhi who saved my face."

Huo Jiayuan sneered, "So, what else can I do but endure it?"

Mr. Huo nodded murmured, "Yes, you're in a difficult situation right now too."

“Once the Huo family gets through this crisis, I will talk to your grandfather and ask him to give you a larger share of the inheritance, so that he can also stand up for you.”

Huo Jiayuan waved his hand, "No need, I can't afford it."

Mr. Huo followed beside Huo Jiayuan, nagging, "I told you a long time ago, you should get pregnant with Pei Zhi's child as soon as possible."

"The novelty of marriage only lasts for a short time; in the future, we still have to rely on our children to make a living."

Huo Jiayuan couldn't help but ask, "Dad, when Mom cheated on you, you immediately divorced her. Why don't you advise me to divorce her now?"

Huo Jiayuan has been thinking about divorcing Pei Zhi these past few days.

He didn't want to live a life of suspicion. He was willing to be generous and let Pei Zhi go free, which would make him feel more comfortable.

“You can’t get a divorce.” Mr. Huo grabbed Huo Jiayuan’s arm. “You couldn’t get a divorce before, but now that the Huo family is in trouble, you can’t get a divorce even more.”

Mr. Huo was afraid that Huo Jiayuan might actually bring up divorce with Pei Zhi, and then there would be no turning back.

"Although Pei Zhi went too far this time, she was generous and gave you shares to make up for it."

“She’s not like your mother. She cheated on you and was fearless. I was young then, so I impulsively got a divorce.”

“After my divorce, I brought you home, but you know what kind of life I’ve lived all these years. I’m just an outsider in the family.”

"You can't be like Dad."

"Alright." Huo Jiayuan didn't want to listen anymore. "I'm going back. Dad, you don't need to see me off."

“Jiayuan, your willingness to help the Huo family overcome this difficulty is something your grandfather is watching and remembering.”

Mr. Huo envisioned: "In the future, in the Huo family, our words will carry no less weight than those of your aunt and sister."

Huo Jiayuan nodded perfunctorily, dismissing his father, and gained a moment of peace.

Grandpa's concern? What utter nonsense! Huo Jiayuan didn't care at all.

Before Grandpa divided the property, if the Huo family had any problems, Huo Jiayuan would be the one to find a solution.

Huo Jiayuan, without hesitation, took out all his assets.

Huo Jiayuan has now seen through it all and understands it; he would never do such a foolish thing again.

Huo Jiayuan took out his phone and sent a message to his lawyer friend, asking to consult about divorce matters.

This time, Huo Jiayuan saw things clearly.

As long as he remains married to Pei Zhi, the Huo family can manipulate Pei Zhi.

If he doesn't help the Huo family now that they've encountered such a major problem, they will eventually bypass him and turn to Pei Zhi for help.

Pei Zhi refused, but the Huo family resorted to some underhanded tactics.

Rather than facing embarrassment later, it's better to cut the Gordian knot now.

Huo Jiayuan understood that there was no one in the Huo family worth his lingering affection.

Even the father has long been brainwashed.

The Huo family is a mess right now, and he can't let himself get stuck in it.

Huo Jiayuan originally intended to return what he had received from the Huo family over the years.

The Huo family looked down on it and found it insufficient.

Since that's the case, Huo Jiayuan decided to take them all himself.

With these things, he could live a worry-free life for the rest of his days after divorcing Pei Zhi.

News of Huo Li's hospitalization and the Huo family's troubles spread within a small circle.

The Huo family had taken out a considerable loan from the bank, and many people found it difficult to contact them directly, but instead contacted Pei Zhi.

Several companies have partnerships with the Huo family. If something happens to the Huo family, wouldn't it harm them?

When people came to inquire, Pei Zhi gave vague answers, saying that she didn't know or understand.

After hanging up the phone, Pei Zhi looked at her personal cell phone.

Huo Jiayuan didn't call her? That's really strange.

Pei Zhi did not receive a call from Huo Jiayuan from the morning until she left work.

Pei Zhi wondered if the matter was too big and required too much money, and Huo Jiayuan was planning to wait for her to return so he could ask her in person.

Pei Zhi guessed that was the case.

Pei Zhi never imagined that Huo Jiayuan would not care about the Huo family's affairs.

Pei Zhi also wanted to use this matter to make a deal with Huo Jiayuan.

Pei Zhi can help the Huo family through this crisis, but the price is that Pei Zhi must bring Xu Xingran's future child home.

Pei Zhi had already planned to switch the baby as soon as it was born.

After we've dealt with Xu Xing, we'll bring the child back.

Pei Zhi would never allow her child to be born out of wedlock.

She needs to give the child a legitimate status, so the child's father can only be Huo Jiayuan.

Huo Jiayuan is innocent and naive, yet...

Huo Jiayuan wants to treat the child as his own.

Moreover, they can only have one child in their lifetime.

Huo Jiayuan refused.

It doesn't matter. Just wait for the aquarium under construction to collapse, and the Huo family will be driven to the brink of ruin.

Then Huo Jiayuan had no choice but to agree.