Zhao Qiuying and Huo Jinxin went on a shopping spree—clothes, jewelry, shoes, bags—everything they could possibly need.
When the two returned home, they happened to run into Huo Nanchu coming back.
“Did your dad tell you that Ningning has been found?” Zhao Qiuying asked upon seeing Huo Nanchu return at that moment.
“Yeah. Mom, is what Dad said really true?” Huo Nanchu still sounded doubtful.
“Yes, it’s true this time. They even did a paternity test. How could it be fake? When Ningning gets back, you better not ask again. If your sister gets upset, don’t even bother coming home—go stay at your own apartment!” In Zhao Qiuying’s eyes, daughters were precious like treasures, and sons were just grass.
“Mom, I didn’t say anything, I just wanted to confirm.” Huo Nanchu rubbed his temples, clearly helpless.
“No need for you to confirm. Your father already did. It’s settled.”
“Big bro, it’s really true. Dad sent Mom a photo. I saved it on my phone—here, take a look. She looks just like Mom!” Huo Jinxin showed Huo Nanchu the photo of Wei Jinning on her phone.
“She does. She really does. Yep, she’s definitely our little sister.” It was the first time Huo Nanchu had ever seen someone look so much like his mom—it was obvious she was family.
“Mom, Jinxin, I’m heading out for a bit.” Huo Nanchu didn’t even go inside before getting back in his car and leaving again.
“How did I never notice this kid was so impulsive before?”
“Mom, I think Big Bro went out to buy a gift for Ningning,” Huo Jinxin guessed. She’d grown up with him and knew him well.
“At least he has a conscience.”
“Mom, let’s go inside! Let’s check how the food turned out, and how Ningning’s room is coming along!” Huo Jinxin nudged Zhao Qiuying along.
“Alright, let’s go.”
The food and room setup were already great, but Zhao Qiuying still made a few adjustments, directing people to change things here and there.
“Madam, the delivery has arrived,” said Butler Liu.
“Uncle Liu, have them send it to the walk-in closet and organize it. Actually, forget it—I’ll go myself!” Zhao Qiuying was already in the room and headed straight for the closet.
“Hang this here, that over there—be careful…” she instructed the servants as she organized things.
“Mom, Ningning’s home,” Huo Jinxin said, hearing the sound of a plane in the distance.
“Then let’s go out and greet her!” Zhao Qiuying grabbed Huo Jinxin’s hand and they headed downstairs.
“Jinxin, check my hair—does it look messy? And is my outfit okay?” Zhao Qiuying asked nervously once they were outside.
“You look great, Mom. You always look great,” Huo Jinxin reassured her, glancing at her mom and then toward the plane.
“She’s home, Ningning,” Huo Shan said gently to the sleeping Wei Jinning.
She didn’t respond—still lost in dreams, deep in sleep.
“Ningning, we’re home!”
Still no reaction. In the end, Huo Shan had to give her a little push.
She finally woke up.
[Who’s disturbing my sleep? So annoying.]
【Master, wake up! Wake up now!】
“We’re home, Ningning. You can sleep again later,” Huo Shan said as he reached out and smoothed her hair.
“Okay,” she mumbled, finally realizing they’d arrived.
Looking out the plane window, Wei Jinning caught sight of a luxurious mansion not far away.
[So that’s my home… It looks huge and super fancy!]
She couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, her eyes sparkling with excitement and anticipation, as if she could already see the comfortable and carefree life that awaited her.
[From now on, I can finally live a worry-free life. I can enjoy all the leisure time I want, just being a happy little freeloader!]
However, this beautiful fantasy didn’t last long. A sudden thought crossed her mind, and her mood instantly turned heavy.
[But… the Huo family three years from now… sigh.]
[Maybe by then, I won’t be able to live so freely anymore.]
Thinking of that, Wei Jinning couldn’t help but let out a soft sigh, the joy on her face fading into a hint of worry.
At that moment, Huo Shan was filled with confusion. He silently wondered to himself, “What will happen to the Huo family three years from now? Why is Wei Jinning so worried about it?”
Still, he didn’t ask out loud, afraid she would discover he could hear her inner thoughts.
Just then, spotting the two people waiting outside the plane, he spoke up to remind her:
“Ningning, the plane’s landed. Your mom and sister are waiting for us.”
“Okay, I know. I’m coming.” Wei Jinning replied softly, then followed Huo Shan off the plane.
As soon as they stepped out, Huo Shan warmly introduced her:
“Ningning, come meet your mom.”
[Ahh! So this is my mom? She’s absolutely stunning!]
Wei Jinning’s mouth fell open in surprise, her eyes wide with amazement.
[So this is why I’m so pretty—it’s the genes! No doubt we’re really mother and daughter.]
[She doesn’t even look like a mom—more like my older sister!]
[I love it. Totally love it.]
【Master, control yourself—you’re practically drooling.】
Startled, Wei Jinning instinctively reached up to wipe the corner of her mouth, relieved that nothing had actually dripped out.
She definitely didn’t want to ruin her image with such a silly move.
“Mom…” Wei Jinning called out softly in a sweet, gentle voice. That one word seemed to carry a magical power, instantly tugging at the heartstrings.
[Otherwise, how could someone so beautiful have died in disgrace? Sigh…]
Zhao Qiuying had been staring at Wei Jinning the whole time, stunned to find that although her lips hadn’t moved, a melodious voice had still come out.
Though puzzled, nothing was more important at this moment than reuniting with her daughter.
“Ningning, my precious girl! Mommy missed you so much!”
Zhao Qiuying could no longer hold back her emotions. She threw her arms around Wei Jinning, tears streaming down like a flood.
Faced with her mother’s emotional embrace and sobbing, Wei Jinning felt a bit overwhelmed.
But at the same time, she could feel the deep and genuine motherly love wrapped around her.
So, she gently raised her little hand and softly patted Zhao Qiuying on the back in an attempt to comfort her.
“It’s okay now, Mom. Don’t cry anymore. I’m back with you.”
Standing to the side, Huo Shan felt a sting in his heart seeing his wife cry so hard.
He stepped forward and gently said, “Honey, don’t cry. Let’s go home first.”
There was still a bit of distance from the tarmac to the villa’s front entrance.
All the way there, Zhao Qiuying clung tightly to Wei Jinning’s hand, as if afraid that letting go would cause her daughter to vanish again.
Huo Jinxin quietly followed behind them, occasionally wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
“Mom, I think little sis is hungry. Let’s head inside and eat first,” Huo Jinxin said gently.
“Alright, let’s go in. Let’s eat.” Zhao Qiuying loosened her grip slightly and instead linked arms with Wei Jinning.
Wei Jinning glanced over at Huo Jinxin.
[So this is the novel’s female lead—the fierce, dominant CEO.]
[She’s way too cute! I really want to kiss her.]
[Love her. Totally love her.]
[Though… her journey is a bit tragic.]
Huo Jinxin was extremely cute—like a delicate porcelain doll.
Her skin was fair and smooth, like creamy white jade, with a soft glow. Her eyes were big and bright, like two sparkling gemstones, filled with liveliness and playfulness. Her eyelashes were long and thick, and her lips were rosy and soft, thecorners of her mouth slightly upturned in an almost imperceptible smile.
Her facial features were perfectly balanced, giving her a sweet and lovable charm.
Her hair was silky and smooth, often tied into two adorable pigtails that gently swayed with her movements.
She had a petite and graceful figure, and every motion she made was light and elegant, radiating a natural charm.
Little Liu couldn’t bear to watch her master acting so shamelessly anymore, so he just mentally shut down and gave up on her.
Then the voice appeared again. Startled, Zhao Qiuying froze in place, not moving a step. Could that be Ningning’s inner thoughts? Can I hear what she’s thinking? It must be a mother-daughter connection.
Zhao Qiuying quickly accepted this strange truth.
“Mother, what’s wrong?” she asked.
“Nothing, nothing. Just happy you’re home,” Zhao Qiuying replied with a warm smile and a gentle tone.
“What’s wrong with sister?” Wei Jinning noticed Huo Jinxin was also frozen in place, seemingly in a daze.
[What’s going on with them? It’s strange.]
“It’s nothing. Just wondering why your big brother isn’t back yet.”
At first, Huo Jinxin thought she might be hearing things. But after hearing the same voice again and again, she realized—it couldn’t just be her imagination.
That was clearly her little sister’s inner voice!
So she could actually hear what her sister was thinking? Didn’t that mean they had a special bond—a unique kind ofcloseness?
As expected, we’re the closest pair!
Huo Shan also noticed their odd reactions and thought to himself: Looks like the two of them, just like me, can hear Ningning’s inner voice too.
This made him a little unhappy. What used to be a one-of-a-kind mental connection between him and his precious daughter no longer belonged to him alone.
Just then, as they reached the front door, the sound of a car engine approached.
A luxury sedan pulled up slowly and came to a stop. The door opened, and a man stepped out.
He wore a finely tailored custom suit and stood tall and upright like a pine tree. His deep eyes shimmered like starlight, and his handsome face was defined by a straight, prominent nose.
His skin was as fair as snow, and he shared some resemblance to Huo Shan—especially his eyes, which looked just like Zhao Qiuying’s.
[That’s my big brother! He’s ridiculously handsome!]
[Just look at that face, that body—he must drive so many girls crazy.]
[But he’s already twenty-eight and still single… What a waste!]
[Too bad he had bad judgment and made the wrong friends, ending up dying in a foreign land… So sad.]
[Tragic. Totally tragic.]
Huo Nanchu looked around, puzzled. Where’s that voice coming from?
The only one who’d call him “big brother” was this newly found sister.
But she hadn’t even opened her mouth.
The other three, upon hearing the part about him dying abroad, were dying to know more. But Wei Jinning suddenly stopped thinking, which left them frustrated.
“Ningning, this is your big brother.” Huo Shan was the first to speak up.
“Hello, big brother,” Wei Jinning greeted sweetly, looking harmless and innocent.
“Hi, Ningning. Here, I brought you some gifts,” Huo Nanchu said, holding out several gift bags.
“Thank you, big brother.”
[Ah! Ah! What a perfect big brother!]
[He even bought me gifts—and so many of them!]
[Since you’re being so good to me, I’ve decided—I won’t let anything bad happen to you.]
At that moment, Huo Nanchu was sure—he could hear his sister’s thoughts.
Huo Shan subtly shook his head at him.
Huo Nanchu understood immediately: Huo Shan could hear them too and was signaling him not to reveal anything.
“No need to thank me. I’ll buy you more in the future,” Huo Nanchu said with a warm smile.
“Little sister, I bought you a gift too—it’s already in your room,” Huo Jinxin chimed in, not wanting to let her big brother steal all the spotlight.
“Thank you, sister.”
[Ah! Ah! I love my sister even more now.]
[So much love.]
Huo Jinxin’s face lit up like spring. Little sis praised me! She proudly glanced at the others.
“Ningning, Mommy also got you a gift. See if you like it. Once you’ve rested, we’ll go shopping again. You can buy whatever you want,” Zhao Qiuying added.
“Thank you, Mom.”
[Mom is amazing—beautiful inside and out. If this keeps up, I’m basically living the rich life already!]
“Let’s go inside. Ningning must be hungry,” Huo Shan said, finally stepping in to stop the low-key competition among them all.
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