Chapter 1090 - 1132: Endurance
In the master bedroom, after taking a bath, Ling Yueyue and Huo Junmo lay on the bed. Tonight, unlike before, Yueyue didn’t lie on Junmo’s chest to sleep after getting into bed. Instead, she pulled Junmo to sit by the bed, stared seriously, and asked, "When did you meet my dad? What did you talk about? Did my dad ask you for money?"
Based on her understanding of her parents, the fact that her father secretly met Huo Junmo without telling her surely meant he feared she would get mad upon learning about it! Therefore, he kept it from her!
Given this, she felt even more determined to find out what they discussed during their first meeting!
Huo Junmo raised his eyebrow and asked, "Do you really wanna know?"
Ling Yueyue nodded affirmatively, "Of course! You two were discussing topics related to me, so I have the right to know! No matter what you talked about, I want to know everything without any omissions, or I will get angry!"
Upon hearing this, Huo Junmo tenderly clasped Ling Yueyue’s hand resting on her legs, expressing concern, "I don’t want you to know, because I fear you’ll be upset, and I don’t want you to be upset!"
Ling Yueyue laughed lightly, pretending to be indifferent, "Relax, I’m mentally prepared. Since I’m calmly asking you now and didn’t confront my dad in front of everyone in the hall earlier, it proves I can manage my temper! So, tell me! If you don’t, that’s when I’ll actually get angry!"
Seeing her earnest expression, seemingly adamant about knowing, Huo Junmo hesitated for a moment before beginning, "Here’s how it went! That day, when I ran into you and your father on the street, I had a hint about his identity, but since you didn’t mention it, I didn’t push, expecting you to tell me eventually. However, unexpected was the next day, your father came to my company himself! I assumed he knew about our marriage, but to my surprise, he thought you were my mistress! I reckon if you didn’t inform him we’re married, you must have your reasons, so I didn’t reveal the truth, just went along admitting you were my kept mistress!"
"Kept mistress! Ha...! Should I be glad or sullen? Does he think highly of me or disdainfully? With such a vivid imagination, why not become a screenwriter!" Upon hearing Huo Junmo’s words, Ling Yueyue felt utterly mocked!
Mistress! Her father could actually think of that!
Her father most likely would never believe she married one of the Jin City Five Young Masters like Huo Junmo, thus assuming she was merely his mistress!
A mistress kept by a wealthy man, her father really thinks highly of her!
Without waiting for Huo Junmo to speak, Ling Yueyue sneered, "I suspect that my father definitely told you that since you kept me, my life’s ruined by you, so he sought compensation, right?"
Upon hearing Ling Yueyue’s words, a hint of amazement flashed in Huo Junmo’s eyes, "You indeed know your father well!"
Ling Yueyue snorted, self-deprecatingly, "I do know them well, because they’re really easy to understand; in their eyes and hearts, nothing exists but money, money, money! If it were my four siblings, maybe they’d care a little, but when it comes to me, I truly can’t think of anything other than money for which my dad would seek you out!"
In the past, mentioning such matters would perhaps sadden her, making her feel gloomy! But now, she’s long accustomed! If someday parents suddenly came genuinely concerned for her, she’d wonder if the sun rose from the west.
Listening to Ling Yueyue, a touch of sorrow filled Huo Junmo’s eyes, "Don’t be sad, you still have me by your side, and I will always be here to care for you and protect you!"
Ling Yueyue smirked, nonchalantly, "No worries, it’s been twenty years, I’ve already gotten used to it! So, tell me, how much did my dad ask from you?"
Unwavering, Huo Junmo calmly said, "One million!"
"Cough, cough...!" Hearing this figure, Ling Yueyue was choked by her own saliva!
Seeing her cough hard, Huo Junmo quickly tenderly soothed her back, softly saying, "Don’t get worked up, calm down, I’ll get you a glass of water!" Saying this, he walked to the desk and poured a glass of water for Ling Yueyue, feeding it to her mouth.
After finishing the glass of water, Ling Yueyue felt her throat much better, though her emotions remained somewhat stirred, "My dad really thinks highly of me, actually asking you for one million! On what grounds does he ask you for such an amount? Did he ever raise me or care about me! One million, he’s not even afraid of being unable to enjoy such fortune!"
Huo Junmo didn’t speak, merely gazing at her sorrowfully, continually soothing her back gently.
Suddenly, Ling Yueyue grabbed Huo Junmo’s hand tightly, nervously asking, "You didn’t really give him money, did you?"
Huo Junmo gently answered, "No!"
Upon hearing this, Ling Yueyue sighed in relief, lightly patted her chest, "Good that you didn’t, good that you didn’t! Thankfully you didn’t give, otherwise I wouldn’t have spared you!"
Huo Junmo raised an eyebrow, teasingly asked, "You consider me that foolish?"
Ling Yueyue rolled her eyes sharply, mercilessly retorted, "Isn’t that so! Previously the Nan Family treated you like that, yet you were so lenient with them! My parents aren’t any good either, obviously coming for money, yet you let them stay in the house! I thought you were a softhearted person, easygoing in anything!"
Huo Junmo gently tousled Ling Yueyue’s head, smiling as he explained, "I’m lenient with the Nan Family because I owe Jiansi, and Jiansi is their only daughter. Regardless of compensating Jiansi or considering they’re Tiantian’s grandparents, I should treat them well! After all, Jiansi died because of me! As for your parents, I let them stay because they’re your parents! At least for now, they haven’t done anything extremely extreme, have they?"
Ling Yueyue pouted, puffing her cheeks, irritatedly said, "That’s because you’ve got a good temper, if it were me, I’d throw a fit, toss them out; what is ’haven’t done anything extreme!’ With their greedy looks, they’re eager to haul everything out from our home! Only you find their deeds moderate!"
Huo Junmo chuckled, shaking his head helplessly, "To accomplish big things, one must endure, having battled in business for so many years. If I couldn’t even manage basic endurance, how would I have reached where I am today!"