The Tycoon Has A Secret Crush On Me
Chapter 882 - 879: Will Come Back Often

Chapter 882: Chapter 879: Will Come Back Often

"And then you started fighting?" She doesn’t seem like the impulsive type.

"I objected, but your father was adamant. We started arguing, and out of nowhere, that little brat lunged and hugged me. I instinctively kicked him away. I hardly used any strength, but he fell on the ground and hit a table. Then your dad hit me and threw a huge fit."

"Wasn’t the first thing to take him to the hospital?" Ye Ranran frowned.

"Later, that kid clung to my legs again, pleading for us to stop fighting, claiming he was obedient. Despite his young age, it’s hard not to see the manipulative streak in him," Huo’s mother said bitterly.

No need to say more. Ye Ranran could completely imagine what kind of dramatic chaos ensued.

"Xia Qing must have been coaching Xia Yi. She gave up the chief of staff position, played the pity card, said she couldn’t afford to raise a child, and since dad is fond of her and felt guilty, it would be normal for him to bring the child back. Did he say that as long as the child is raised, the family’s fortunes would still belong to ’Big Brother’ and Mo Han?" The words ’Big Brother’ paused Ye Ranran for a while before she could say them.

"Yes, but do you believe him? I said we should send him away, hire someone to look after him, and give him tuition and living expenses each year until he turns twenty, then let him fend for himself."

She felt that she had already done more than enough, her duty fulfilled. What more could they expect her to do for an illegitimate child?

Not having eradicated him was already merciful enough.

"Dad obviously disagreed; it’s a bit tricky, let’s think of another strategy," Ye Ranran pondered.

But for the moment, what good strategy could there be?

"Mom, do you want a divorce?" Ye Ranran asked cautiously.

"If it could be avoided, I wouldn’t divorce, but given the circumstances, what other choice do we have if not divorce?" Huo’s mother was wiping her tears.

She had upheld her family for half a lifetime, only for it to dissipate like this. The man she loved for half her life, just handed over to someone else. Couldn’t she feel aggrieved?

Wasn’t she heartbroken?

"I think Dad didn’t tell you not because there’s no love left, just that it’s a matter of more or less," Ranran said. "As long as he sees clearly who treats him well and who does not, he will naturally come back to you."

"How should we do that?" Huo’s mother asked earnestly.

Ye Ranran weighed her words: "Xia Yi is young. Whatever tricks he has come from his mother. Why don’t you bring him under your watch? Counter his moves as they come and let Xia Qing’s motives slowly reveal themselves before dad. Then..."

Huo’s mother’s eyes lit up, only to dim quickly: "But your dad seldom comes home. What do I do if that little bastard causes me trouble?"

"With him around, Dad will come home more often. If he’s not, and he gives you trouble, isn’t that within your power to handle? Can’t you manage the people at home?" Ranran’s eyes blazed fiercely.

Huo’s mother stared at her stunned: "Ranran, you..."

"I’ll leave it here. If mom thinks I’m going too far, we can think of another approach," Ye Ranran retracted her overt emotion, her expression becoming impassive and inscrutable.

"I didn’t mean that; it’s just..." Is he just a child after all? Is it too harsh?

"If Xia Qing didn’t instruct him to do anything, and he doesn’t act out, you won’t do anything to him, right? If he does do something, even his mother doesn’t care about him, why should you?" Ye Ranran’s voice was like a chill wind in late autumn, cold and piercing, cutting to the core.

"I guess I’m not as clear-sighted as you are. I’m just being narrow-minded."