Transmigrated as a vicious stepmother, I raised a child who became a heartthrob.

"No, I don't blame you. Brother Huo, I should thank you."

Xiao Liu clutched the money, but the words he spoke were unusually serious.

“I’m not smart enough, but I could tell they wanted me to admit it. I’ve offended those people, and they’re definitely going to stab me in the back.”

These past few days, Xiao Liu has come to her senses from that agitated state and has realized that some things that made her very angry at the time turned out to be full of loopholes in reality.

"Moreover, President Jiang reminded me not to say anything carelessly. If she hadn't reminded me, I would have been completely misled by those people's words. They asked me inside: 'Were you fighting?' They asked me if I had said anything I shouldn't have, and demanded that I repeat what I said at the time, word for word. They kept going around in circles."

At this point, Xiao Liu gave a bitter smile, making her already thin face look even thinner.

"I can't win, but I feel like if I say something wrong, I'll end up behind bars."

The money in his hand felt a little rough, and a tear involuntarily welled up in Xiao Liu's eye.

“If it weren’t for you and President Jiang, I don’t even think I could keep this little bit of money. You even helped me find a job. Brother Huo, I will definitely repay you in the future.”

Xiao Liu spoke with exceptional seriousness. He turned and headed to another city, taking a bus to save money, swaying and bumping along with the flow of traffic.

Huo Wang, a cigarette dangling from his lips, watched quietly.

A moment of kindness still brought a lot of trouble. But Xiao Liu is still young and can't get stuck in that mess.

Not everyone can withstand scrutiny. A thorough investigation uncovers many problems, and by the time those people want to hold someone accountable, they can no longer be found.

You know, falling from a height is very painful. Only then did those people realize they had messed with the wrong person.

"Be careful lately. If you show your face in front of them, you're bound to get into some trouble."

Jiang Zhuhua hesitated for a moment, but still decided to make a call. After all, no one could guarantee what those people might do.

A cornered dog will jump over the wall.

"I understand. I'll be careful. It's getting colder and colder lately."

Huo Wang replied casually, "It's already December, almost Chinese New Year."

"Ah."

Jiang Zhuhua sat in his office chair, rubbing his temples wearily.

"I plan to close down early this year."

After that incident, Huo Wang stopped taking orders. He planned to finish his current work and then stop taking on any more.

I'm afraid of being targeted by others.

"Not making money anymore?"

They're open for business for one day, one day of operation. Jiang Zhuhua could guess what the other party was worried about, but... Jiang Zhuhua felt like he was becoming obsessed with money.

"I'm waiting for you to support me, my sugar daddy~"

Huo Wang said that casually, but in reality, he hadn't spent any of her money at all after they got together. It was just a joke.

Unfortunately, someone overheard them.

"Why not? Give me a neck massage tonight, it hurts when I look down."

Huo Wang's massage skills were discovered by chance. Jiang Zhuhua was sore all over after work and was working with his head down. While sitting in the car, he couldn't help but want to massage himself.

Because he had been paying attention, intentionally or unintentionally, Huo Wang quickly noticed. After Jiang Zhuhua got home, he tried a massage, which brought the two of them a little closer.

"it is good."

Huo Wang casually agreed, saying it wasn't a big deal.

Huo Wang still picked Jiang Ji up from school.

"Huo Wang, do you want to be my stepfather?"

Jiang Ji, who wasn't usually oblivious, had been vaguely aware of something for some time, but couldn't believe it until today when she finally asked about it.

The little boy's expression wasn't very good.

"It only works if you agree. If you don't agree, I won't have this opportunity."

Huo Wang handed him the bottle of hot milk, feeling a little uneasy, but still said those words.

That's not wrong. Jiang Zhuhua cares about this child, even though they're not related by blood, he cares about him a lot. Huo Wang also likes the child quite a bit, and neither of them can ignore the child's feelings.

Whether the relationship becomes public and progresses further depends not only on the feelings between the two people, but also, and perhaps more importantly, on the child.

Huo Wang knew perfectly well that Jiang Zhuhua was somewhat attracted to his good looks, but more so because of his vulnerable position.

"is it?"

Jiang Ji sat in the back seat with the milk in his hand, seemingly distracted.

"Yes. Your mother cares about you a lot, more than she cares about me."

Children lack a sense of security, and Huo Wang doesn't mind revealing his own weaknesses in front of them.

Jiang Ji remained silent, sullen.

Is that right?

My mother does love me very much, but if there is another person, or if there are younger siblings in the future, will my mother still only love me?

Will Mom become like Dad?

Just like when Dad falls for another aunt, I become less important...

Jiang Ji gripped the milk cup tightly in her hand.

Once home, Tiedan excitedly tried to cling to Jiang Ji, but Jiang Ji went back to her room sullenly.

Huo Wang quietly told Jiang Zhuhua about this.

Jiang Zhuhua glared at him, no longer caring about the massage, knocked on the door, and entered Jiang Ji's room.

To be honest, she's not very good at heart-to-heart talks, but children have the right to know and understand these kinds of things.

"An'an, don't you like him? If you don't like him, I'll make him leave."

When Jiang Zhuhua said those words, he felt a little depressed and bitter. However, Jiang Ji looked so sullen.

His expression was almost entirely written on his face: grievance, confusion, and fear.

These emotions cannot be hidden.

"I do not know."

Jiang Ji shook his head listlessly, unwilling to speak. Jiang Zhuhua took off his slippers and lay down on his small bed.

He pulled the person into his arms, something he rarely did.

"An'an, you are the most important person to Mommy. You are the family Mommy chose, you are Mommy's precious baby, do you understand?"

Jiang Zhuhua didn't feel any family affection in the other world, but Jiang Ji, who should have become the villain, gave her the warmth of a home.

He was favored and loved. Therefore, Jiang Zhuhua would also choose to favor him and love him.

You may have countless partners in your life, but family and children are irreplaceable.

"Mom, do you like him?"

Jiang Ji buried her face in Jiang Zhuhua's neck, her voice muffled.

"I like her a little, but not as much as An'an."

Jiang Zhuhua is very honest. What he said may have been a little hurtful, but that's really how it turned out.

Huo Wang loves her, and Jiang Zhuhua can sense that.