Chapter 916: Chapter 916: Accidentally Putting Myself in the Role of Dad

His deep, dark eyes intently stared at his dazed mother, his tone growing heavier as he said, “About my aunt, have you hidden something from me?”

Fu Yun’s heart raced. For a moment she wanted to tell the truth, but she feared disappointing Huo Lin.

She did not answer immediately, her face was pale, and her heart was in turmoil. Finally, she denied it, “What do you mean by that? Are you doubting your own mother? Do you think I would deceive you?”

Seeing Fu Yun become extremely agitated again, Huo Lin swallowed numerous suspicions and sighed lightly, “I still have business to attend to. Please go back and rest. As for Pei Ya, it’s best not to push him, or it might backfire.”

After speaking, he pushed open the box room door and left.

Fu Yun watched Huo Lin’s retreating figure, hesitating to speak several times, until Huo Lin had left. She still didn’t open her mouth and slumped into the chair, her expression anxious and restless.

Did Jiujiu say something to Alin?

Jiujiu must know about the past, otherwise why would she act this way towards me?

If he didn’t remember, I could still boldly approach him and make amends, and even if he later learned the truth, he wouldn’t hate me much because of this kindness. But now he knows everything.

All her assumptions had exceeded her expectation. Fu Yun dumbly sat in the chair, unsure of what to do next.

She just didn’t want to live in guilt, she wanted Fu Yao to let go of her, why…

Why has it turned out this way!

…

Huo Lin walked out of the box room and immediately ran into Huo Yaozong.

Huo Yaozong walked up quickly, his smile hiding his gloom, “Alin, where have you been? Dr. Adrian has been waiting for you for a long time.”

“My mother wasn’t feeling well, I was seeing to her.”

Huo Lin did not mention his encounter with Pei Ya to Huo Yaozong. His gaze darkened and he asked, “What do you think about the AI system Tianqi released this time?”

“?”

Huo Yaozong didn’t understand Haolin’s sudden question. He speculated cautiously, “It will cause considerable losses to the Huo’s, Tianqi’s AI system is more advanced than Huo’s. The investments made by the Huo’s over the years are wasted.”

“Indeed,” Huo Lin smiled faintly, not beating around the bush, “Another question, haven’t you ever wondered why, although it was Huo’s technology, Pei Ya developed it first?”

“I have thought about it,” Huo Yaozong knew playing dumb was futile, “but I’m not surprised.”

Huo Lin was stunned for a moment, then his tone became pressing as he asked, “Uncle, it seems you know something. What exactly is going on between my father and Fu Yao?”

Huo Yaozong felt pressured, and he chuckled nervously, “Alin, you’re so smart, do you really need me to spell it out? You’re asking me this because you already have the answer, right? Regardless of what it is, your father was doing it for the Huo’s.”

Huo Lin’s eyes were deep. He should have pursued the question further, but he didn’t. What exactly he was afraid of, he wasn’t sure himself.

“I need to go ahead.”

Huo Yaozong smiled warmly, “Alright, I’ll go check on your mom.”

Huo Yaozong watched Huo Lin leave, a slight smile curling up at the corners of his mouth.

He already had a plan in mind. Judging by the current situation, Pei Ya probably wasn’t very clear about the past issues, otherwise, he would have taken action by now. As for Huo Lin, he knew even less.

Perhaps he could make them both suffer.

…

When Huo Lin arrived at the box room, Adrian was talking with Darren about the conference, and as a reserve student, Jiang Jing naturally accompanied them, though Huo Lin didn’t glance at her.

It was Jiang Jing who managed the situation, smiling gently at Huo Lin, “Mr. Huo, you’ve arrived.”

Huo Lin slightly furrowed his brows, hummed softly, and then sat down, not even giving Jiang Jing a direct look.

Jiang Jing showed an awkward expression, bit her lip, lowered her eyelashes, and sensibly refrained from striking up further conversation.

Huo Lin politely said, “Doctor Ai, I apologize for the wait.”

“Mr. Huo, you are too kind. I should be thanking you for allowing me to witness such a spectacular launch event,” Adrian described ‘spectacular’ in a comprehensive way.

Huo Lin smiled, then inquired about his thoughts on the arrangements for the conference, primarily focusing on his opinions about Qiao Yun.

Adrian mentioned dismissively, “Her? Just a kid trying to seek attention. Reality will teach her a lesson. Are all you people from China this arrogant?”

“Doctor Ai should still be cautious,” Huo Lin reminded, feeling increasingly that Qiao Yun was no simple individual.

Would someone capable of influencing Pei Ya be an ordinary person?

“Since Mr. Huo mentioned this, I will pay extra attention,” said Adrian with words of assurance, yet his eyes displayed contempt, “I don’t trust Tianqi Research Institute. To prevent them from resorting to cheating to win, I’ve specially invited several supervisors to oversee the event, all very reputable individuals indeed.”

He felt that if Tianqi dared to let a young girl stand out, they might plan to use unconventional methods. If the Future Alliance were to lose to someone unknown, wouldn’t it become a global joke? Therefore, such a consequence must be prevented in advance.

“Oh, who do you plan to invite?” Huo Lin wasn’t opposed to Adrian’s approach.

Initially, he invited Adrian to add some pressure on Tianqi, but he hadn’t anticipated the occurrence of unexpected events.

Adrian mentioned a very famous Technology Association, proudly stating, “I’ve already sent out the invitations, and I have not received a response yet. If they can attend, the conference will certainly be lively.”

Huo Lin thoughtfully nodded. He had heard of the association Adrian mentioned; individuals who could join it were quite accomplished, though they had never accepted any invitations to conferences before.

…

Meanwhile.

After the celebration banquet, Pei Ya originally wanted to take Qiao Yun home.

“My girlfriend, no trouble needed from you,” Li Hanzhou coldly rejected Pei Ya’s proposal, giving him an authoritative look.

Pei Ya felt goosebumps and couldn’t help but rub his arms, saying with disgust, “What kind of look is that, absolutely revolting.”

“Oh~” Li Hanzhou raised an eyebrow, “Sorry, I accidentally slipped into the role of a father.”

Lately, he had been heavily influenced by Qiao Yun, causing him now to look at Pei Ya with a touch of tenderness.

Pei Ya: “…”

Pei Ya genuinely didn’t know how to face Li Hanzhou, who spoke such words in a matter-of-fact tone!

Have you actually accepted this setting?

Don’t you find it strange?

He didn’t want to be Li Hanzhou’s son at all!!

Li Hanzhou successfully silenced Pei Ya, then said to Qiao Yun, “Let’s go.”

“Ok.”

Qiao Yun was looking at her phone.

Her phone had been ringing continuously since a while ago, causing her to frown slightly; she finally had time to look at it now.

[S: We can finally meet again~]

Qiao Yun thought for a moment, then remembered that this was an online friend of hers.