The Reluctant Tycoon Stepdad Who Suddenly Soared In Popularity

episode 3

But this wasn't something for him, the stepfather, to worry about. The Huo family had the means to hire countless psychologists to treat the young master.

With the matter resolved, Lin Yi left.

He went downstairs to the living room, sat on a single sofa, and started playing with his phone.

Unexpectedly, after a while, Huo Mianmian also came downstairs, carrying his picture book.

When Huo Mianmian entered the living room and saw Lin Yi sitting in his usual spot, he became a bit flustered and clutched his picture book tightly.

Lin Yi didn't know what Huo Mianmian was thinking, but he noticed the child staring at him and asked, "What's wrong?"

Huo Mianmian shook his head.

Seeing that Lin Yi couldn't get an answer, he didn't press further and continued playing with his phone.

Huo Mianmian stood there, his small face showing a hint of hesitation.

He seemed to be contemplating whether he should sit next to Lin Yi.

After some deliberation, he approached the single sofa where Lin Yi was sitting, first placing the picture book down, then attempting to climb onto the sofa using both hands and feet.

Unfortunately, his legs were too short, making it quite difficult for him.

Seeing this, Lin Yi asked, "Do you want me to lift you up?"

Huo Mianmian shook his head and continued climbing.

Eventually, with great effort, he managed to climb onto the sofa, then picked up his picture book and started reading again.

Lin Yi glanced over and saw Huo Mianmian's small head bent down as he read the picture book, his big eyes blinking adorably.

After a moment, he looked away and continued playing with his phone.

The two of them sat together on the single sofa—one playing with his phone, the other reading a picture book—creating a harmonious scene.

After a while, Huo Mianmian started to feel sleepy.

He rubbed his eyes but tried to keep reading.

However, at one point, he could no longer hold on and suddenly leaned to the side.

Lin Yi, engrossed in his game, was startled when something soft fell against him, as he hadn't been expecting it.

Turning his head, he saw Huo Mianmian quietly sleeping against him, breathing softly, his long lashes fluttering gently.

Huo Mianmian had been well-cared for, looking plump and adorable, with rosy lips and white teeth, and a very high cuteness level.

From Lin Yi's perspective, he could see Huo Mianmian's chubby cheeks, full of baby fat, making him look incredibly cuddly.

Lin Yi thought to himself, _You came over on your own._

Then, without any guilt, he reached out and pinched Huo Mianmian's little cheek.

As expected, it was as soft as he had imagined, with a wonderful texture!

Within less than twenty-four hours of entering the book, Lin Yi had already fully adapted to his new life.

He stayed up late playing games that night and then slept until ten in the morning the next day, even taking an extra nap before finally getting up leisurely.

In his previous life, he had dedicated himself to the cutthroat world of investment banking, where even basic necessities like eating and sleeping were ruthlessly taken away from him.

He kept pushing himself until he eventually died from overwork, never having the chance to enjoy anything.

Since fate had given him a second chance, he was determined not to miss out. He would eat, drink, and indulge in everything he had missed out on in his previous life.

After all, he had a husband who regularly provided him with pocket money.

This kind of life was simply too blissful!

Around eleven in the morning, Lin Yi lazily descended the stairs in his slippers.

It was March, a season neither too cold nor too hot.

Lin Yi wore a white short-sleeved shirt with a thin jacket and loose loungewear pants, exuding a relaxed and comfortable vibe.

As soon as he came downstairs, the steward asked, "Mr. Lin, what would you like for lunch? I'll instruct the kitchen to prepare it."

There were three chefs in the villa, always ready to provide any food Lin Yi desired.

Lin Yi was quite satisfied with this arrangement. After some thought, he said, "Seafood."

In his previous life, he had always planned to treat himself to a seafood feast once he finished his work, but he never found the time. Now, he would start by indulging in a seafood meal.