So what if she's a fake heiress? She's being pampered by a powerful figure in Beijing'

Tiancheng Private School is a well-known elite school with all kinds of facilities.

While everyone was in class, Xie Junfei simply brought Huo Shen to the coffee shop by the lake on campus.

The coffee shop was elegantly decorated, and Xie Junfei introduced it to Huo Shen as they walked:

"This coffee shop is my favorite place at Tiancheng Private School. I usually come here to drink coffee when I have nothing to do."

"Although the coffee shop owner has an eccentric temper, he is a very nice person. I've been here so many times that he remembers me."

"And when he saw that my butt hurt from sitting on a hard chair, he specially bought me a soft sofa."

Huo Shen and Xie Junfei walked side by side, with Huo Shen bowing his head slightly as he listened to her speak.

Xie Junfei looked up and saw how attentively he was listening, and felt a little embarrassed.

If it's childish, there's no need to take it so seriously.

Upon arriving at the coffee shop, Xie Junfei pushed open the door and entered, making the wind chimes tied to the door clang loudly.

The owner wasn't there, but the staff immediately smiled when they saw that the customer was a regular.

Xie Junfei skillfully placed the order and was about to turn to ask Huo Shen what he wanted when Huo Shen spoke first:

"An Americano, please."

After ordering, I also put the change into the tip box on the cashier's counter.

Xie Junfei was a little surprised:

"This isn't your first time here?"

Huo Shen lowered his head slightly, his voice steady and pleasant:

"Junfei, I graduated from Tiancheng Private School, where I studied for six years."

Xie Junfei made two "oh oh oh" sounds and obediently followed behind Huo Shen, finding a seat to sit down.

Xie Junfei felt guilty at the thought of being caught talking badly about someone.

In her opinion, Huo Shen had been quite good to her.

She had previously stolen Huo Shen's business in the market, but she was fortunate enough to be lifted up high and put down gently.

Later, she left the Qin family and, having nowhere else to turn, sought help from Huo Shen for her tuition fees. Huo Shen was willing to help her without holding a grudge.

Scholarships will be awarded if requested.

Perhaps this is so that she will remember this kindness after she becomes successful, and treat it as a long-term investment.

But sages judge by actions, not intentions; Huo Shen truly helped him in a real and tangible way.

He is a principled businessman and a proper gentleman.

But Huo Shen treated her so well, yet she still spoke ill of him behind his back.

That's just too unethical.

Is this how you treat your benefactor?

Thinking of this, Xie Junfei felt even more guilty.

She stood up hesitantly and bowed deeply to Huo Shen:

"Mr. Huo, I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to say bad things about you."

As she spoke, Xie Junfei lowered her head to explain:

"I was just trying to encourage my older brother back then. There was a reason for it. It wasn't because I looked down on you."

"In my heart, you are truly, truly amazing!"

Seeing the little girl burying her head in her chest, Huo Shen couldn't help but find it amusing.

Why is this little fox blaming itself so much before I've even said a word?

Xie Junfei felt a light flick on her forehead, followed by a soft sigh from Huo Shen:

"Don't worry, I'm not angry."

"Your coffee is here, your latte. Drink it while it's hot."

Xie Junfei obeyed and sat obediently opposite Huo Shen, taking a sip of his coffee.

Only after she finished drinking did she belatedly realize:

"Wait a minute, Mr. Huo, what brings you here?"

"I remember the board meeting had just ended."

Huo Shen also picked up his coffee, took a sip, and said:

"I'm here to find you."

Hearing him say that, Xie Junfei almost choked on his coffee.

Looking for her? What do you want with her?

Seeing her expression, Huo Shen sighed almost imperceptibly, took a handkerchief from his trousers, and handed it to Xie Junfei.

Didn't you read the scholarship application requirements carefully?

Hearing him say that, Xie Junfei felt a little guilty.

I had no interest in looking at that stuff.

I threw away the agreement long ago after receiving the scholarship.

She wiped her face with a handkerchief and shook her head.

Then Huo Shen gave her a long lecture on science.

For three generations, the Huo family had been affiliated with Tiancheng Private School.

This scholarship was established during the time of Huo Shen's grandfather to specifically select talents for the Huo family in advance.

Generally, those who receive scholarships will go on to work for Huo's company.

And most of them eventually become confidants of the Huo family's leader.

The Huo family naturally attached great importance to such an important method of cultivating trusted confidants.

Therefore, this is stipulated in the agreement.

Every month, the head of the Huo family would meet with the students who received scholarships to maintain their relationships.

Upon hearing the contents of the agreement, Xie Junfei frowned.

Her future is uncertain, and her elder brother's career is still unknown. She can't be too deeply tied to the Huo family so early.

Thinking of this, Xie Junfei raised her head and asked Huo Shen:

"Are there any people who didn't get a job at the Huo family?"

Huo Shen took a sip of coffee and calmly said:

"Have."

Xie Junfei instantly perked up:

"Who?"

A cryptic smile crept across Huo Shen's lips.

"The wife of the previous head of the Huo family, my mother, Mrs. Huo."

Xie Junfei silently withdrew her outstretched head.

Then forget it.

Seeing the little fox's ears drooping, Huo Shen coughed lightly:

"But these are all old traditions of the Huo family."

"It may be time for the Huo family to make some changes by my generation."

After hearing what he said, the fox's ears on the other side quietly perked up again.

A hint of a smile appeared in Huo Shen's eyes:

“I admire you, Junfei.”

"So, you have special privileges with me."

"I'll give you freedom."

Hearing him say that, Xie Junfei immediately perked up.

She looked up abruptly, her dark pupils sparkling:

Really? Really? Really?

Upon receiving Huo Shen's smiling nod, Xie Junfei immediately cheered and jumped up from her seat to Huo Shen's side.

She cheered and hugged Huo Shen's neck:

"Thank you, Uncle Huo!"

Huo Shen was being rocked back and forth by her, and fearing she would fall, he was about to catch her. Then he heard the way she addressed him, and his eyes narrowed slightly:

"What did you call me?"

Xie Junfei was a little confused:

"Uncle Huo."

Although Huo Shen is well-known and is the head of the Huo family, he has actually achieved fame at a young age.

She's still young; she just turned twenty-seven a month ago.

Calling him "President Huo" is too distant, calling him "brother" is too intimate, calling him "uncle" is just right.

Thinking about this, Xie Junfei felt a little smug, thinking how amazing he was.

Huo Shen's expression was somewhat subtle, but in the end he sighed and tacitly approved of her way of addressing him.

Xie Junfei happily obtained Huo Shen's contact information and specially noted his name as "Uncle Huo".

Having exchanged contact information and shared the scholarship connection, Xie Junfei considered herself to be familiar with Huo Shen.

She's very outgoing and naturally doesn't hold back when it comes to her own people.

After finishing all this, Xie Junfei suddenly remembered that her older brother had sent her a message earlier.

He said he had to work overtime to interview startup teams and wouldn't be cooking dinner tonight.

So she immediately smiled and moved closer to Huo Shen:

"So, Uncle Huo, what are we having for dinner tonight? I'm so hungry."

Huo Shen looked down at the little fox who was smiling broadly at her, her eyes crinkling, and found it unusual to feel a little amused:

"Didn't you say you were going home for dinner?"

"Why are you asking me what I ate now?"

Xie Junfei was taken aback for a moment, then realized that the other person was bringing up old grievances, so he immediately smiled obsequiously and went over to flatter them:

"Of course it's because Uncle Huo's food is delicious."

"Look at me, I'm still growing. If I go home with a flat stomach, I'll faint from hunger on the way."

"Uncle Huo, please be kind and take me out to eat. How about Lishui Restaurant?"

Hearing her act so shamelessly, Huo Shen stretched out his slender fingers and gently pinched Xie Junfei's upturned nose, saying helplessly:

"Let's go, my little darling, you really know how to pick a place."

Upon hearing this, Xie Junfei immediately jumped up excitedly and hugged his arm:

"Even if we consider our ancestors as ancestors, you chose them, so you can't go back on your word!"