Old Master Huo arrived early in the morning.
When he entered, Huo Boyan was feeding Lin Yao breakfast. Seeing Old Master Huo come in, she instinctively tried to stand up.
Old Master Huo looked at Huo Boyan with some surprise, thinking to himself that this brat had finally learned to take care of someone.
But as soon as she moved, the pain from her wounds immediately flared up, and she let out a cry of pain.
“Oh dear, don’t move!”
Old Master Huo held Lin Yao down with a pained expression, then turned to glare at Huo Boyan standing nearby, his anger boiling over.
He raised his cane and struck Huo Boyan’s shoulder several times, the dull thuds echoing in the room.
Lin Yao looked at the two of them in astonishment, not understanding why Old Master Huo had suddenly acted this way.
Huo Boyan simply lowered his head and allowed Old Master Huo to strike him.
“Didn’t I tell you to always leave people a way out, no matter what the situation?!”
“If you hadn’t pushed someone to the brink, would Yao Yao have gotten hurt?!”
Old Master Huo clutched his chest, furious, and berated Huo Boyan.
Huo Boyan showed no sign of resentment on his face and said with his head bowed, “I understand, Grandfather. There won’t be a next time.”
Old Master Huo snorted, only letting him off after seeing his sincere attitude.
So Old Master Huo had struck Huo Boyan because of her.
“Yao Yao, how are you? Does it still hurt?”
Old Master Huo gently patted Lin Yao’s hand, his eyes filled with concern.
Although Lin Yao had willingly taken the bullet for Huo Boyan, seeing Old Master Huo strike him to vent his anger on her behalf still moved her deeply.
It had been too long since anyone had shown her such affection, making her speak in a slightly coquettish tone: “I’m fine, Grandfather. Don’t worry about me. I’m doing just fine now!”
Old Master Huo knew she was trying to reassure him, but after all, she had taken a bullet!
And it was all because she had shielded Huo Boyan.
If it weren’t for Lin Yao, it would have been his grandson lying here today.
Old Master Huo glanced at Huo Boyan before saying, “You’re a good child. It’s this brat’s good fortune to have found such a wonderful wife like you.”
Lin Yao looked at the kind old man before her, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
But she still smiled and said, “Grandfather, being his wife is also my good fortune. Don’t worry, Boyan treats me very well.”
If Grandfather knew that she and Huo Boyan were only in a fake marriage, how heartbroken would he be?
“If he dares to treat you poorly, come back and tell me!”
“I’ll make sure to teach him a lesson!”
Old Master Huo shot Huo Boyan a stern look before turning back to Lin Yao.
Because Lin Yao was still injured, Old Master Huo didn’t dare to stay too long and soon prepared to leave.
Huo Boyan escorted Old Master Huo out, leaving only the bodyguards to watch over her.
However, the tonics Old Master Huo had brought took up quite a bit of space in the room. Lin Yao felt a headache coming on as she remembered Old Master Huo’s parting words, insisting that she finish them all.
Supported by Huo Boyan, Old Master Huo asked, “What’s the situation with that kid from the Li family?”
“He’s still in prison. I’ve already arranged for someone to handle the matter. He won’t have an easy time.”
Huo Boyan’s expression darkened immediately at the mention of Li Jiahao.
Sometimes, letting someone die would be too easy for them.
Huo Boyan had been raised by Old Master Huo, so of course, he knew what his grandson was thinking.
Old Master Huo warned Huo Boyan once again, “You know what to do. Be more careful in the future. By the way, I heard something also happened at the Su family’s birthday celebration?”
The matter from that day still didn’t escape Old Master Huo’s notice.
In fact, he had already known about it the very night it happened, but he was old now, and besides, Huo Boyan was handling all affairs these days.
As an elderly man, it wasn’t appropriate for him to interfere too much in the matters of the younger generation.
“Yes, I’ve already had someone deal with that man. After all, the Su family has been close friends with our Huo family for generations, and Uncle Su has already come to apologize in person.”
Huo Boyan wasn’t at all surprised that his grandfather knew about this and spoke to him calmly.
Old Master Huo said, “It seems the Su family hasn’t lost their senses yet.”
“Boyan, remember, no matter what, you must protect yourself and the safety of our family.”
Old Master Huo couldn’t help but remind Huo Boyan once more before getting into the car and leaving.
Huo Boyan watched the car merge into the stream of traffic but remained standing there motionless, lost in thought.
When he returned, Lin Yao was already asleep in bed.
Even in sleep, her brows were furrowed, her face devoid of any color, let alone her pale lips.
Looking so troubled even while asleep—was she having a bad dream?
Huo Boyan stood by the bed, watching her for a long while, his hand involuntarily brushing against her face.
It was very delicate and felt pleasant to the touch.
His hand soon moved to the corner of her mouth, and only then did Huo Boyan notice a tiny, tiny red mole there.
So small that no one would notice it unless they looked closely.
Huo Boyan gazed at it for a moment, then, as if bewitched, lowered his head and gently kissed the mole.
For the past few days, Huo Boyan had been taking care of Lin Yao in the hospital room.
Because of her injuries, she hadn’t bathed for several days.
Lin Yao wanted to bathe. Even though she knew a full bath was unrealistic, at least wiping herself down would be better.
But she didn’t know how to bring it up with Huo Boyan.
Perhaps sensing Lin Yao’s gaze, Huo Boyan, who was sitting on the sofa, looked up from his laptop and asked, “What’s wrong?”
Since he had taken the initiative to ask, Lin Yao decided not to beat around the bush: “Could you find me a nurse? I want to bathe, or at least wipe myself down.”
Want to bathe?
Only then did Huo Boyan remember that she hadn’t bathed for days.
“You’re still injured and shouldn’t be moving around too much. Forget about bathing.”
Lin Yao’s request was denied, and she immediately felt unhappy.
“I’ll fetch a basin of water to wipe you down.”
Huo Boyan’s words shocked Lin Yao.
She quickly refused, saying, “No need! Just find me a nurse and let the nurse help me!”
Lin Yao didn’t dare let Huo Boyan wipe her down.
Even though he had already seen every inch of her body, having him wipe her down was an entirely different matter.
She couldn’t handle it!
It was better to find a nurse!
Huo Boyan frowned at her refusal and asked, “Why won’t you let me help you? Why do you need a nurse?”
Lin Yao paused.
Of course, it was because men and women were different!
Because she couldn’t accept it!
Just thinking about the scene made Lin Yao feel incredibly awkward.
Let alone actually having him wipe her down.
“You should focus on your work. If you find a nurse to take care of me, you can attend to your own affairs!”
Lin Yao evaded the question.
Huo Boyan seemed to see through her thoughts and said, “There’s no need to hire a nurse. I can help you.”
“Is there any part of your body I haven’t seen?”
His tone was teasing, deliberately provoking Lin Yao.
Lin Yao felt her entire face grow hot, flushed crimson, and she simply didn’t dare to look at Huo Boyan.
Seeing it was one thing, but helping him wipe his body was entirely another matter!