Seeing his son had everything planned out, Huo Zhongcheng didnât say much more, but he did ask about some details regarding the transfer to Capital City.
"What stage are the procedures at? Approximately what time?"
Huo Shiqian replied, "The time isnât fixed yet, but Iâll strive to return to Beijing before the DNA results come out."
No matter what, when the time came, Huo Shiqian would face it alongside Chuyi.
"Mm," Huo Zhongcheng nodded, knowing that was all there was to it.
"Oh, and about your stepmother, her past actions, donât hold them against her." Huo Zhongcheng suddenly said, "Once she finds out Chuyi is from the Ou Family, she will definitely..."
Huo Zhongcheng tried to explain on behalf of Su Susu.
However, before Huo Zhongcheng could finish, Huo Shiqian replied with a particularly cold look, "That matter has nothing to do with her,"
"Father, I respect her and call her âAuntâ," Huo Shiqian said steadily, meeting his fatherâs gaze, "but that doesnât mean she has the right to interfere in any of my affairs."
"Also, regarding the matter of Chuyiâs identity, I hope you wonât tell any irrelevant parties, Father."
Huo Zhongcheng listened to his sonâs words, silent for a moment, and eventually spoke with some helplessness, "Donât worry, I know where to draw the line. As for your stepmother... never mind, I wonât interfere anymore."
"After all, Chuyiâs identity will be revealed soon, and youâll be returning to Beijing shortly," Huo Shiqian said. "Youâll make your own decisions about your matters then."
"Thank you, Father," Huo Shiqian said.
And with that, the conversation between father and son ended.
In the living room, Su Susu, wearing an apron, saw the father and son come out and immediately said, "Shiqian, why donât you stay for dinner?"
"Hey, we havenât even properly celebrated your promotion yet!" Su Susu said enthusiastically, "How many days will you be staying in Capital City? Tell Aunt Su, and Iâll throw a celebration banquet for you!"
A celebration banquet?
Huo Shiqianâs expression turned cold, "No need, I have other matters to attend to."
After speaking, he quickly left the house.
Watching Huo Shiqian leave like that, Su Susu was stunned for a good while before coming back to her senses, taking off her apron, and saying to Huo Zhongcheng, "Old Huo, look at your son, just look at your son..."
"What have I done?" Su Susu took on an aggrieved expression, "I was just planning to put in the effort to organize a celebration banquet for him. Why did he give me the cold shoulder?"
"Old Huo, all our familyâs resources have gone to Shiqian. If he keeps acting like this towards the family, how can we expect him to look after his brothers and sisters in the future?"
"Old Huo, itâs not right for Shiqian to be like this. You need to have a proper talk with him..."
"Enough!" Su Susu hadnât finished her sentence when Huo Zhongcheng sharply rebuked her, cutting her off.
Su Susu was taken aback, incredulous, "Old Huo, are you scolding me? What have I done wrong to deserve your anger? Why are you..."
"Donât you know what youâve done wrong?" Huo Zhongcheng didnât want to hear her excuses and directly questioned her, "Tell me, whatâs this celebration banquet you wanted to throw all about?"
"Did you really want to throw a celebration banquet?" Huo Zhongcheng looked at Su Susu deeply, his words laden with meaning, "Neither Shiqian nor I are fools."
Huo Zhongcheng paused slightly, shaking his head as he continued, "You havenât given up on the matter concerning Shiqianâs partner, have you?"
He hit the nail on the head with Su Susu.
"I..." Hearing this, Su Susu immediately retorted, "Whatâs this about giving up or not giving up?"