Chapter 1007 - 1049: Defeat
Moreover, he spoke as if he were an abused, bullied innocent! He deftly shifted all the blame onto Ling Yueyue!
While admitting his mistakes, not only did he clear himself of wrongdoing, but also burdened Ling Yueyue with the blame!
As soon as he spoke, Huo Jiantian couldn’t help but admire his own brilliance! He actually came up with such a perfect plan of killing three birds with one stone.
Ling Yueyue could easily see through Huo Jiantian’s little schemes; since he would act pitiful and innocent, pushing all the blame onto her, she certainly wouldn’t sit idly by like a fool!
Ling Yueyue lowered her head, her eyes slyly darting around, her lips curling up with a wicked grin. Once she lifted her head, the smile on her lips vanished without a trace, replaced with the same pitiful expression as Huo Jiantian’s. She tiptoed over to Huo Junmo, clung to his arm, pouted, and complained, "Hubby, I know I was wrong too! But, the reason I bullied him is because he bullied me first! Look, I’m only twenty years old, in my prime! Yet, he called me an old woman! Am I old? Where am I old? Look at me, my face is full of collagen, not a single wrinkle, where am I old! Boo hoo...!" Saying this, she forcefully blinked her eyes, squeezing out a few tears!
Isn’t this a battle of acting skills? Ling Yueyue has never been afraid of anyone!
She couldn’t believe she couldn’t outsmart a five-year-old kid!
Unexpectedly, Ling Yueyue copied his technique, leaving Huo Jiantian panicked, "Dad, she...! She’s lying, I never said that!"
Ling Yueyue followed his words, pressing him, "Then swear, if you called me an old woman and don’t admit it, you’re lying, and lying will make your ****** fall off!"
"...!" Hearing that he had to swear on his ******, Huo Jiantian immediately fell silent!
While Huo Jiantian was speechless, Ling Yueyue seized the chance to press her advantage, gently shaking Huo Junmo’s arm, feigning a playful air, "Hubby, see! He called me an old woman first! Boo hoo... you know, no woman can stand being called an old woman! Look at me, I’m only twenty this year... where am I old?"
Huo Junmo’s deep eyes fixed on Ling Yueyue for a moment, then turned to Huo Jiantian, demanding sternly, "Huo Jiantian, apologize!"
Huo Jiantian was stunned, immediately protesting, "Dad, you’re biased!"
Huo Junmo retorted, "Did you call her an old woman?"
"I...!" Huo Jiantian was at a loss, stammering, unsure how to respond.
Huo Junmo frowned, sternly saying, "If you said it, you were wrong first, apologize!"
"...!" Huo Jiantian bit his lower lip, unwilling to admit defeat, defiantly refusing to acknowledge his mistake.
Huo Junmo intensified his tone, "Haven’t I taught you that admitting your mistakes is the greatest improvement? Regardless, she is your elder, how can you speak to your elders like this! Apologize!"
Not daring to face Huo Junmo’s stern expression, Huo Jiantian lowered his head and barely whispered, "I’m sorry!"
Ling Yueyue triumphantly raised her eyebrows, intentionally saying, "What did you say? It’s too quiet, I didn’t hear!"
"I’m sorry!" Huo Jiantian was furious, but with Huo Junmo present, he dared not say anything, so he increased his volume.
Ling Yueyue pushed further, "I still didn’t hear, make it louder!"
Huo Jiantian glared fiercely at Ling Yueyue, gritting his teeth, "I’m sorry, I was wrong! I shouldn’t have called you an old woman!"
The more Huo Jiantian resisted and felt aggrieved, the happier Ling Yueyue became!
To provoke Huo Jiantian further, she deliberately approached him, patted his head, and said cheerfully, "That’s a good boy! Remember, I’m your stepmother, mind your words! This time I’ll forgive you; don’t let there be a next time!"
"...!" Watching Ling Yueyue’s smug expression, Huo Jiantian felt his stomach churn with anger!
If possible, he really wanted to tear off the proud smile on her face! Unfortunately, he had no solution! His dad was biased, always siding with her!
Huo Junmo, watching the tumult between Huo Jiantian and Ling Yueyue, pursed his lips, "Brush your teeth, wash your face, then come downstairs for breakfast!" As he spoke, he took a clean outfit from the closet and went into the bathroom.
"Oh!" Huo Jiantian responded despondently, looking dejected, lacking any spirit.
"Yes! I’ll be right down!" Compared to Huo Jiantian’s gloom, Ling Yueyue looked especially spirited, in a wonderful mood!
Listening to the sound of running water from the bathroom, Ling Yueyue stuck her tongue out at Huo Jiantian, "Mischievous brat, serves you right! See if you still dare to mock me! You’ve been reprimanded! Let’s see if you’ll dare to bully me again!"
"Humph...! Don’t get cocky, my dad is only fooled by your false appearance, just wait, he’ll wake up eventually, return to the right path, realize you’re a wolf in sheep’s clothing! He’ll know how you’ve bullied me! Then I’ll have him kick you out!" With that, he glared daggers at Ling Yueyue, and left without looking back.
Watching Huo Jiantian’s proud little back as he left, Ling Yueyue couldn’t help but chuckle, shaking her head, "Mischievous brat, still daring to threaten me! Just wait, one day you’ll willingly call me ’Mom’!"
Ling Yueyue muttered the words to herself, quickly tidying up by returning the pillows, cushions, and bolsters to their places on the floor.
After Ling Yueyue tidied up the room, Huo Junmo finished his shower and came out from the bathroom!
Once Huo Junmo emerged, Ling Yueyue finally went to the bathroom to brush her teeth and wash her face, and when she finished grooming, Huo Junmo had already left the room!
Ling Yueyue changed into clean clothes and went downstairs!
When Ling Yueyue went downstairs, Huo Junmo and Huo Jiantian were already sitting side by side on the sofa!
"I’m so hungry, let’s have breakfast!" Ling Yueyue grinned at the two of them and cheerfully went to sit at the dining table.
Huo Junmo set aside the newspaper in his hand, stood up, and sat in the main seat at the table.
Huo Jiantian pouted, dejectedly standing up, and also went to sit at the table.
After the three of them finished breakfast together, they went out!
Just like the previous days, Huo Junmo first took Huo Jiantian to kindergarten, and then took Ling Yueyue to school.
Before leaving, he reminded, "Remember the resignation matter! When the date is finalized, I can have Meng Bo arrange things earlier!"
Ling Yueyue nodded, smilingly saying, "Sure! I’ll deal with my resignation after class at the coffee shop!"