After a short stay at the hospital, Su Tang left City A once her condition stabilized.
She barely streamed or posted on Weibo during this period. Finally back in her old house, she picked up her phone and started recording a video, returning to her old routine.
Winter had passed, and spring was in the air.
Su Tang planned to cook fish this time, so she picked up her fishing rod and walked towards the river.
"Good morning, my dears. Today, we're making Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish. First, let's catch a fish."
The stream started normally, but as soon as a fish was hooked, the tone changed.
Su Tang, "This fish is too small, not even enough to fill the gaps between my teeth. Let's throw it back."
"Ah, I've never seen such an ugly fish. We can't hurt our dear viewers' eyes. Throw it back."
"This fish…hmm, it looks so cute, perfect for eating. This is the one."
As Su Tang walked back with the fish, the fans in the live stream went crazy.
"Fish: Never would I have thought that one day I'd be eaten for my beauty."
"Don't even get me started. These days, even eating fish depends on looks. What about us ugly people?!"
"Fishy, take care of your health, don't overwork yourself."
Of course, some mentioned Huo Fei, but Su Tang ignored them.
Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish requires a crispy exterior and tender interior. Su Tang's movements were skilled as she cleaned the fish, arranged it, and deep-fried it. Soon, a basic shape emerged. When everything was ready, she poured hot gravy over it, and a golden-yellow mandarin fish was complete.
As Su Tang was about to taste it, someone suddenly opened the door to her usually guest-free house.
Seeing Huo Fei, who had invited himself in, Su Tang fell silent.
Huo Fei, on the other hand, was very comfortable. He had lived here for three years, and even though he hadn't been back for a while, he was still familiar with the place. He glanced at the live stream and asked deliberately, "Baby, am I interrupting you?"
Gone was his usual cold tone, replaced by an innocent look.
Su Tang's lips twitched. What kind of nickname was "baby"?
She remained silent, but the live stream was very lively.
"Wow, it really is the Cat who loves to eat Xiaoyu. Look, the fish is just cooked, and the cat comes smelling the aroma."
"Oh my god, I'm a Huo Corporation employee. I've been lucky enough to see CEO Huo a few times. He's known for being cold as ice and unapproachable! What's going on now? Am I dreaming? Is this really CEO Huo?"
"Overbearing CEO in public, clingy puppy in private. Our Daddy Huo actually has two faces!"
Unlike Huo Fei's enthusiasm, Su Tang was very indifferent. "Mr. Huo, we're not close."
Huo Fei looked hurt and sat down beside Su Tang meekly. His usually attractive lips were now sadly downturned.
Su Tang could bear to see it, but the fans in the comments couldn't.
"Oh my god, our Daddy Huo is actually so…cute. Clutching my chest. Mommy, I've witnessed love."
"No, I don't agree! Although CEO Huo is handsome, rich, domineering, and adorable, Xiaoyu is still mine!"
There were wild cats in the mountains. Perhaps smelling the aroma of the fish, a chubby ginger cat jumped into the courtyard. Su Tang's eyes lit up at the sight.
The fans, who loved to see a good show, burst into laughter.
"CEO Huo: Never would I have thought that one day my love rival would be a cat."
"Oh, my old friend! What kind of epic love triangle is this?!"
As the fans spammed the chat with comments, Huo Fei glared at the ginger cat with murderous intent. However, in front of Su Tang, he could only endure it. "Baby, this wild cat from the mountains might be dirty. Give it to me, I'll give it a bath."
Su Tang glanced at him sideways. How could she not guess his intentions?
"No need."
The ginger cat wasn't a pet cat. As a wild cat, being too clean could weaken its resistance. A sudden bath could easily make it sick. However, Su Tang didn't plan to explain this in detail. Seeing that it was almost time to end the stream, she ignored the fans' pleas and directly turned it off.
She and Huo Fei didn't have much to say to each other. The current situation was for the best.
She ate something casually and was about to take a nap when the system suddenly spoke, "Tangtang, Old Mrs. Huo is heading here with some people."
She paused, and Huo Fei noticed. He approached nervously, thinking that she was unwell again.
"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell again? You haven't recovered yet, why did you leave the hospital? Come on, let's go back now…"
He chattered on, half angry and half domineering, but the hand holding hers trembled slightly.
Su Tang sighed and made up an excuse. "I just forgot to wash a bowl."
Huo Fei, "I'll wash it!"
When Old Mrs. Huo arrived, she saw her grandson washing dishes for someone. Her face turned iron-blue with anger.
"Huo Fei!"
Huo Fei's movements didn't stop. He didn't even look up. After putting down the last bowl, he looked up lazily. "Is something the matter?"
Old Mrs. Huo hated his attitude the most. The cold and noble young master of the Huo family in front of outsiders was always lazy and unpresentable in front of her. If his father wasn't dead, she really wouldn't have taken him back!
"Huo Fei, don't forget your identity!"
Huo Fei narrowed his eyes and looked at her with a half-smile. "Why don't you enlighten me, what is my identity?"
Having lost his memory before didn't mean he had lost it now. He hadn't dealt with her before, not because she was his grandmother. He clearly remembered how she had mistreated his mother, and he also clearly remembered that if it weren't for her indifference and neglect, the servants wouldn't have dared to be negligent, causing him to be kidnapped and almost die. However, he still had to thank her, otherwise, he wouldn't have met his Xiaoyu.
Old Mrs. Huo looked at him, her lifeless eyes devoid of emotion. This grandson looked too much like his cheap mother, there was nothing about him that pleased her.
"Huo Fei, stay here, and all the assets of Huo Corporation will have nothing to do with you."
Huo Fei scoffed. Did she really think he was the same person he was a year ago? Even a year ago, he didn't care much for Huo Corporation's assets. If Xiaoyu hadn't suddenly changed her attitude, causing him to lose his composure and return in a fit of pique, he wouldn't have bothered with Huo Corporation at all.
"Fine, take it back."
As long as she could take it back. He hadn't worked for Huo Corporation for nearly two years for nothing.
Old Mrs. Huo had several bodyguards behind her, clearly hostile. It wasn't something Huo Fei could dismiss with a few words. As a precaution, Su Tang secretly started a live stream on her phone, but of course, she didn't point the camera directly at anyone.
Old Mrs. Huo's expression was grim. She looked at Su Tang, her voice as sharp as an old witch's. "Huo Fei, do you really think you can protect her?"
Huo Fei's head shot up. He stared at Old Mrs. Huo, his eyes filled with unconcealed malice. "How dare you."
Old Mrs. Huo looked as if she had heard a joke. She dared to mistreat his mother back then, and now she wouldn't dare mistreat this little village girl?"