In the study, Old Master Huo exchanged brief pleasantries with Huo Qin before inquiring about company affairs. After Huo Qin gave a brief answer, the room fell into a silent period of silence.
"..."
A few soft knocks broke the awkward silence.
"Daddy~ Wildie~ Time to eat!"
Upon hearing the child's exclamation, Huo Qin's pupils constricted, and he instantly stood up.
Grandpa Huo also gripped the armrest tightly.
What happened to his little baby?!
Then the door slowly opened, and everything was normal, except for a little dumpling hanging precariously from the doorknob.
The little dumpling, doing pull-ups, repeated it again, but her voice was a bit weak, "Time to...eat..."
Huo Qin: "..."
Old Master Huo: "..."
Chaochao's face was pressed against the door, her little hands, like lotus roots, gripping the doorknob tightly. A little rabbit slipper lay upside down at the doorway, revealing her chubby little foot.
Things happened so fast that Chaochao didn't even realize where she was.
She was about to open the door when she realized that the doorknob at her grandfather's house was too high; she couldn't reach it even on tiptoe.
However, you should be able to touch it if you jump.
The child clenched his little fist and thought to himself.
Then, Chaochao flew away.
My head is still a little dizzy.
The little boy, who had become nothing more than a door ornament, was completely unaware of his situation.
Her little chubby foot tentatively dipped five centimeters down, missed its footing, and immediately pulled back, her little voice trembling, "Waaah, Daddy, save me!"
Huo Qin: "..."
Actually, if you extend your foot another five centimeters, you can land.
Huo Qin scooped up Chaochao in his arms, his movements practiced and far from the awkwardness of the first day. Chaochao nestled on Huo Qin's shoulder, panting heavily, relieved to have survived the ordeal.
That was really dangerous; she almost didn't get to see her dad again QAQ.
Grandpa Huo breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Chaochao was alright, but then he couldn't help feeling a little jealous.
Why didn't you call your grandpa to save you? He's much more capable than your dad!
Huo Qin patted her back, looked down at the little dumpling's expression as if she had escaped death, and chuckled softly.
"Silly boy."
Chaochao: "???"
She opened her eyes wide in disbelief, pouted in grievance, and turned to complain to her grandfather.
"Grandpa, Dad is scolding me!"
Grandpa Huo was taken aback when he was suddenly mentioned; he hadn't expected Chaochao to think of him at this time.
Doesn't this show that her grandfather is still very important to her?
The old man, who was overjoyed, tried his best to maintain a calm demeanor, but his prominent cheekbones, which seemed to indicate he was on the verge of death, betrayed his inner turmoil.
Unfortunately, the old man had little experience in mediating disputes. After holding back for a long time, he coughed and looked at Huo Qin, disagreeing, "You can't talk to a child like that. The more you scold him, the dumber he'll become!"
Chaochao: "..."
The child was struck dumb, leaning back in shock in his father's arms.
Grandpa and Dad are in cahoots! Chaochao isn't stupid, boohoo...
Sad Chaochao hugged her father's neck and sobbed.
Grandpa Huo realized that his words had dealt another blow to the child's fragile heart.
But Huo, who has held a high position his whole life, is just like Huo Qin—incapable of flattering people.
He turned his gaze to Huo Qin, urging him to think of a solution quickly.
Huo Qin met his gaze for a moment, then casually looked away.
This kid actually ignored him!
The old man cleared his throat. "Ahem... It's time to eat, let's go."
Upon hearing about food, the previously aggrieved Chaochao instantly came to life.
Rice is more important than anything else!
"Yes, dinner's ready! Grandma cooked shrimp, such a big plate!"
Seeing Chaochao forget her anger in the blink of an eye, Grandpa Huo exclaimed: "Is this even possible?!"
As soon as Chaochao was put on the ground, she wanted to go downstairs, but Huo Qin pressed her down on the spot with a slap.
"Put on your shoes first."
...
The Western dining table is laden with a variety of delicacies, rich in color and fragrant with aroma.
The three of them sat at the table, while Aunt Song waited beside them.
She had already finished lunch in her room, and now she could stand here and refill the host's plate at any time.
Although the Huo family treated her very well and invited her to dine with them many times, Aunt Song refused each time. After all, a servant is a servant and cannot overstep her bounds.
Chaochao sat on the chair with a soft children's cushion under her bottom, the height was just right so she wouldn't fall over.
Her big eyes stared intently at the plate of shrimp, gleaming with longing.
She absolutely loves shrimp!
Huo Qin washed his hands and, as soon as he sat down, naturally began peeling the shrimp shells, placing the tender and delicious shrimp meat into the bowl in front of Chaochao.
Chaochao buried her head and ate it in one bite with a loud "whoosh".
The father and daughter worked together perfectly.
It was as if they had rehearsed it hundreds of times.
The old man was stunned.
Huo Qin peeled shrimp for people; he had never imagined before that he would be lucky if he didn't pry open people's heads.
Seeing Grandpa staring intently at them, Chaochao blinked and suddenly had a flash of inspiration.
"Grandpa, would you like some too?"
"It tastes amazing!"
"Dad, please put some for Grandpa!"
The old man: "???"
He doesn't want to eat it!
Besides, how could that kid Huo Qin possibly...?
However, the next second, Old Master Huo was stunned.
Because Huo Qin had already picked up a piece of shrimp and put it in his bowl.
The old man's face froze, and his arms tensed instinctively due to the sudden accident, before slowly relaxing a second later.
The old man took a bite of the shrimp, and his eyes welled up with tears.
There was never any normal family interaction between him and Huo Qin and his son, such as sharing food.
Chaochao, who had been eagerly awaiting feedback from her grandfather, noticed a tear glistening in the corner of his eye.
She opened her mouth wide, and half a piece of shrimp fell into the bowl.
"Grandpa cried from how delicious it was!"
Old Master Huo: "..."
As Chaochao spoke, she nodded in deep agreement, carefully picked up the half-piece of shrimp meat and put it in her mouth. The shrimp was worth it!
Huo Qin raised an eyebrow upon hearing this and looked at his father.
The old man was so embarrassed that he turned his head away.
Huo Qin: "..."
He knew to some extent why the old man had lost his composure, but he didn't say much.
He was just picking up food for her because he was following Chaochao's advice. If he hadn't done it, the little girl wouldn't have made a fuss, but she would have been very perceptive and would have asked him why for days on end.
Huo Qin didn't want Chaochao to know about those old stories.
But he didn't expect his father to react so strongly.
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