After the frail beauty went to the countryside, she went crazy with scientific research.

Chapter 327, Episode 353: The Huo Family Affairs (Part 1)

“My darling is half my life. As long as I’m alive, I will protect her. But Ah Zhi, you can’t deny getting old. How can I guarantee how long I will live?”

"Dad, don't say that's unlucky. You'll definitely live to be a hundred."

Who doesn't love to hear auspicious words?
A smile appeared on the old man's face, and he scolded playfully, "When did you learn to be so glib?"

Leng Zhi laughed along, looking rather simple-minded.

"Whether it's auspicious or not is a fact. What I'm most worried about is that people's brains are limited. Some people can be called geniuses if they can only research one of the things that Guaibao has already researched in their entire lives. Who can guarantee that Guaibao won't run out of ideas one day?"

"If we're no longer here by then, and our precious child has no one to protect him, what will happen if he encounters a patriarch who isn't broad-minded enough?"

"I don't ask my precious child to be adorned with glory throughout her life; I only ask that she live a peaceful and joyful life."

The old man's heartfelt words made Leng Zhi break out in a cold sweat.

"Dad, is someone targeting our precious baby?"

A hint of satisfaction flashed in the old man's eyes. "You finally understood, kid."

"The Japanese have no bottom line. They were able to build Unit 731 back then, do you think they don't have Unit 631 or Unit 831 now?"

There are some things he can't say, but I'm sure the brat has already figured them out.

We don't have 631 or 831 here now, but what about in the future? If not officially, what about privately?
Who can guarantee that?

The old man felt very guilty. "It's also my fault. I didn't hide my baby's talents when he was young. His talent was exposed at a young age. Although only a few people at the top knew about it, it was precisely because of that person that many high-ranking officials in various countries now know about our baby's special abilities."

A while ago, Old M shamelessly invited Lin Yuexi to attend some academic seminar, only to be scolded like a grandson by the hot-tempered Fourth Elder.

This shows that many countries are eyeing their precious child. The elders will definitely protect Lin Yuexi now, but what about the future?
What if someone lacks foresight?
What if someone can't handle the pressure?
What if someone has ulterior motives?
What if?
Parents who love their children plan far ahead for them.

Leng Zhi finally understood: the old man was looking for a lifelong guarantee for his precious child.

This means they are preparing to align themselves with the Huo family and support Huo Han.

Hey~
He really doesn't want to get involved in any of this; it's too much trouble.

"Dad, I understand."

"You don't understand anything. I've told you countless times, ever since you insisted on marrying that woman, I've stopped interfering in your family's affairs, and I'm too lazy to care. But if your family affects the entire Huo family, then you and your whole family can get out of the Huo family."

Old Master Huo was too angry to even bother with his third son. His tone was indifferent and devoid of any emotion, as if he were simply stating his opinion.

Huo Ruiping stood straight with his head slightly lowered, silently enduring the ridicule and insults.

He has a dignified appearance and a refined demeanor. Although he is almost fifty years old, he does not look unkempt at all; on the contrary, he has the handsome features of a mature man.

Old Master Huo grew increasingly disgusted with his son. He looked respectable, but his actions were utterly inhuman, and he showed no remorse whatsoever. His son was truly beyond redemption.

“Xiao Han was raised by me since he was a child. When I brought him here, I told him that you were not allowed to interfere in Xiao Han’s affairs. Even you, his own father, had no right to ask questions. Your woman is quite bold; she even dared to take advantage of Xiao Han’s marriage.”

These words seemed to trigger something in Huo Ruiping's system, and he finally reacted, explaining in a low voice, "Dad, could you have misheard? Xiaomin has always been gentle and sensible. She has always known that Huo Han's affairs are not our family's business, and she has never..."

Before he could finish speaking, Huo Ruipeng, who had only come to visit his father and happened to stumble upon this incident, and had stayed to watch the play, couldn't stand it anymore. "Shut up! Only a blind man like you would keep thinking Yang Huimin is a good person. It was your older brother who told Dad about this. Do you think I would make a mistake?"

Huo Ruiping stopped talking, but his expression seemed to indicate disbelief.

However, Huo Ruipeng had been transferred to the National Security Bureau a few years ago to work in the field of information. He said that he found out the information, but Huo Ruiping was not stupid enough to believe him.

Just because he didn't say it doesn't mean he acknowledged it in his heart. How could he not know what kind of person his own wife was?
It must be because the father and older brother are prejudiced against Xiaomin that no matter what the truth is, as long as it involves Xiaomin, they will view it with prejudice.

It's fortunate he didn't say that aloud, otherwise he would definitely have been beaten by his father.

The old man was too lazy to even look at him anymore, and waved his hand to signal him to get lost.

Huo Ruiping had no desire to stay any longer, so he immediately turned around and left without saying a word.

Huo Ruipeng looked at his father with concern, feeling unhappy, but for his father's health, he suppressed his nausea and comforted him:
"Dad, don't be angry. That's just how my third brother is. His brain has been brainwashed by the Yang family and he's become an idiot."

Stop, the more he talks about it, the angrier he gets.

Old Master Huo was alright. He sighed and came over to advise Huo Ruipeng, "Your third brother is completely ruined. I severed our father-son relationship with him when he insisted on marrying a girl from the Yang family. I had some reservations before because he happens to be Huo Han's father."

In the past, no matter what Old Master Huo wanted to do for Huo Ruiping's family, he always had to consider Huo Han to some extent.

Huo Ruipeng nodded, "Dad, I understand."

Old Master Huo was quite satisfied with his eldest son. Although he was not very capable, there was no doubt that he was a good elder brother and a good uncle.

Like Old Master Leng, Old Master Huo did not remarry after losing his wife. However, Old Master Huo's wife passed away earlier than Old Master Leng's wife. She died from postpartum hemorrhage when giving birth to Huo's fifth son.

At that time, Old Man Huo was still in the Northwest, and the Northwest was at war with the enemy, so Old Man Huo could not return at all.

After the relatives helped bury Old Mrs. Huo, the children had to take care of themselves.

You can't say they were heartless. Everyone was struggling back then. Helping each other out occasionally was fine, but who could really take over and raise five kids?

Can't they even make a living at home?
So, from that time on, Huo Da, a boy who was not yet fifteen years old, took care of his four younger siblings, including a newborn baby.

The hardships involved are indescribable.

Huo Da took care of his younger siblings for most of his life. Even after he got married and had children, he was still the same older brother to them.

This is what Mr. Huo was satisfied with about him.

Unfortunately, Huo Da was too soft-hearted and not clever enough, so even though Old Master Huo was very satisfied with Huo Da, he could not hand over the position of family head to him.

He was a good son, a good older brother, and a good uncle, but he would not be a qualified head of the family.

Fortunately, Huo Da was self-aware and never coveted that position; on the contrary, he was quite averse to it.

In his own words, "I have taken care of my younger siblings for decades and I am already exhausted. I can only live for a few more decades. The head of the family has to take care of the entire family, which is beyond my ability. I want to live a few more years."

Huo Er is even less suitable. Huo Er is honest and stubborn. He is hardworking and capable, and he can be a general, but if he were to become the head of the family, he would only be able to be plotted against and killed.