Spoiled by the CEO after amnesia!-Chapter 451 - 449: I invited him to dinner, not to be eaten by him!
In the midst of a group of children, Jiayi spotted the little pink and white bundle sitting neatly in the center and breathed a sigh of relief, but couldnโt help feeling somewhat absentminded and inexplicably guilty. ๐ณ๐๐ฒ๐๐จ๐๐ฏ๐๐๐ง๐๐น.๐ฐ๐ผ๐
Other children had parents or family members picking them up, but she and Xia Tingxuan were too busy to pick up Zaizai every day. They could only rely on the school bus to send Zaizai home.
At this moment, Zaizai sat in the classroom, looking somewhat lonely in his small figure.
Especially when other parents arrived, darting over like cheerful swallows, the look in Zaizaiโs eyes revealed his envy.
Jiayi pulled her thoughts back, about to enter the classroom when the manโs powerful footsteps from behind approached, calling out, "Chu Zhuoting."
Zaizaiโs large eyes immediately filled with joy, looking toward the classroomโs exterior in response to the voice: "Mommy! Godfather!" He flew out like a little swallow.
Seeing that Zaizaiโs family had come to pick him up today, and recognizing it was Jiayi, the teacher smiled and said, "Chu Zhuoting, your mom has come to pick you up today."
With one hand gripping Mommyโs and the other gripping Huo Zhenyangโs, Zaizai stated spiritedly, "And my godfather is here too."
The teacher looked over and saw the man in front of her. He was probably around one meter eighty-seven tall, with a physique like an inverted pyramid, handsome features, and an air of composure and nobility. She couldnโt help being slightly startled.
When Zaizai had his interview, the teachers at Qixing Kindergarten had heard that he had a godfather as a guardian, which allowed him to enroll smoothly, but they hadnโt expected to see...
There probably wasnโt another dad as handsome as him in all of Yunling City.
The children in the classroom, seeing the teacher step out, were also restless, propping themselves on the glass windowsill and chirping like little chicks:
"Chu Zhuoting, is that really your godfather..."
Zaizaiโs chubby face lifted with pride as he said confidently, "Of course heโs my godfather. Who else would he be, yours?"
"Your godfather is so handsome."
Zaizai coolly replied, "Of course! The house my godfather lives in is also really big, and there are lots of servants. Do you know how big my godfatherโs swimming pool is? It could fit everyone from our entire floor!"
Huo Zhenyang played along, satisfying Little Meatballโs pride. He reached down with a long arm, scooping Zaizai up in a smooth, one-armed lift, and said casually, "One should be modest, or others might think youโre a nouveau riche whoโs never seen the world. Alright, say goodbye to your teacher and classmates."
Modest? Jiayi almost let out a snort. She really hadnโt seen a trace of modesty in this man!
However, Zaizai clearly took Huo Zhenyangโs words to heart and didnโt say much more. Carrying his backpack on both shoulders, he greeted the teacher before Huo Zhenyang carried him away.
Seeing the pair turn to leave, Jiayi snapped back to reality and hurried to catch up.
Walking along the path of the kindergarten, Huo Zhenyang drew numerous sidelong glances from parents picking up their children.
The imposing man hadnโt changed out of his hand-tailored suit from the morning meeting. The ROLEX rose-gold diamond watch on his wrist signified his extraordinary status. In the lingering gold light of the setting sun, his silhouette was edged with gold, appearing all the more dignified, yet the way he held the little meaty tot in his arms was seamless and secure.
Jiayi tried several times to catch up and offer to take Zaizai, but seeing how happy he was being held, she gave up the idea.
Their home lacked a man. Zaizai had never enjoyed the feeling of having a daddy, so for this rare occasion... let it be.
Only when they reached the entrance of the kindergarten did Jiayi attempt to take Zaizai from him: "Mr. Huo, Iโll take Zaizai home now."
Zaizai clung to Huo Zhenyangโs neck, refusing to let go.
Huo Zhenyang spoke indifferently, "Arenโt we going to have dinner?"
"What dinner?" Jiayi was taken aback.
Zaizai urgently signaled with his eyes to Mommy, "Mommy, Godfather told me not to drop out, and arenโt you really grateful to Godfather? Didnโt you want to invite Godfather for dinner? How could you forget so quickly! Is it because thereโs too much going on with the company?"
Jiayi caught on. The little sneak, acting first and reporting after! No wonder this man had come to the Yundu Building to pick her up today.
"Huoโ" Before she had a chance to speak, Huo Zhenyang bent his tall frame to place Zaizai in the back seat, setting him in the child car seat and fastening the safety belt, "Play with your toys."
As the rear car door opened, Zaizaiโs eyes lit up at the sight of the pile of toys. He picked up a small, mechanical transformer toy while still remembering to wave at mommy, commanding like a little Boss, "Mom, get in quick."
Now that Zaizai was in, she had no choice but to get in as well.
Forget it, itโs just a meal.
Besides, she had to repay this favor eventually, so she wouldnโt always feel like she owed him something.
She took a deep breath, bent down, and followed into the car, yet before she could settle in, his voice floated to her,
"Sit in the front."
Jiayi was taken aback, glanced at the back, and realized that the two-row car did seem a bit cramped with the addition of a child seatโso she moved to the front passenger seat.
Huo Zhenyang walked around the car and sat in the driverโs seat.
The car door closed with a "bang," making the space and atmosphere within the vehicle suddenly feel constricted.
At the same time, Jiayi was contemplating where to invite him for a meal. Regular restaurants would not impress him, and she couldnโt afford to invite him to a high-end dining establishment.
Why not the Yujing Building where she last treated her colleagues to a celebratory meal!
"Mr. Huo, what would you like to eat? Is Chinese food okay? I know a place called Yujing Building thatโs quite good, not too far from here. Letโs go there."
Huo Zhenyang buckled his safety belt, glancing sideways at the petite woman with his thick brows slightly raised, "Yujing Building?"
A place heโd never visited before.
"Yes, I took my colleagues there once. The place has a good reputation..."
His deep voice interrupted her, "Since youโre inviting me to dinner, shouldnโt you be asking for my opinion?"
Jiayi was taken aback, "Where would Mr. Huo like to go then?"
He didnโt respond, but his handsome face clearly had an expression that read, "Just follow me, no more questions."
She didnโt ask anything further.
He glanced at her, his eyebrows knitting together without starting the car. Suddenly, he leaned over towards Jiayi, and in an instant, they were almost nose to nose.
His head hovered close to her ear, his hair brushing against her skin, and his warm breath unreservedly breathed into the nape of her neck. Then, his hand lifted, stroking her soft waist and back.
This gesture, in the presence of Zaizai at the back of the car, showed no hint of avoidance.
It was as if touched by a spark, Jiayi shivered, her face suddenly flushing red. What was this man doing...
She was inviting him for a meal, not to be devoured by him!
Fortunately, Zaizaiโs attention was completely captivated by the toys he had prepared in advance, not noticing the front at all.
In a moment, she began to suspect that he had prepared these toys in the car for this very reasonโto divert Zaizaiโs attention!
Before she had the chance to push him away, she felt something was wrong. Her body tightened as if something had secured her, and she realizedโ he was just fastening her safety belt.
Huo Zhenyang sat upright again, clearly aware of her almost reflexive motion to push him away a moment ago. His eyes curved slightly, holding a hint of amusement.
