After Being Forced to Become a Bigshot, I Only Want to be Normal

eanor seemed to have softened a little.

Lu Ning walked closer and quickly corrected herself.
“Teacher Huo.”

Seeing that her eyes were a little red, Huo Jinyan asked, “Is her condition not good?”

Lu Ning subconsciously brought her hand up to veil her eyes.
“She’s alright, the doctor said it’s not too serious.
She needs to recuperate.”

Huo Jinyan nodded.

“Thank you, Teacher Huo.”

As soon as Lu Ning spoke, she suddenly realized that she had been constantly expressing her gratitude to Huo Jinyan.

Huo Jinyan looked at her face and pointed at her forehead.
“What about you?”

Lu Ning was surprised.
“Me? Ah, I’m almost fully recovered.”

Huo Jinyan looked at her while Lu Ning stared at him.

The two of them went silent for a moment.

“…”

Lu Ning felt that it was not too nice to chase him away, but it was not nice either to leave him standing there like a fool.
Why don’t I… treat him to a meal?

Before she could figure out whether to invite him or not, a voice suddenly came from behind.

“Ning’ning.”

Lu Ning turned around.
“Dad.”

When Lu Zhi saw Huo Jinyan, he quickly walked over.
“Teacher Huo? Did you send Ning’ning here?”

Before Huo Jinyan could nod, Lu Zhi walked over and held his hand.
“Thank you!”

Huo Jinyan looked at his hand that was being held and scowled slightly, but he still remained polite and did not recklessly shake it off.

“No worries.
I’ll get going first.”

Lu Zhi let go of his hand.
“Huh? Why don’t I treat you to a meal?”

“It’s fine.”

Huo Jinyan had already gotten into his car and started the engine; he stepped on the accelerator and hastily left.

Lu Ning pursed her lips and held back a chuckle.

Lu Zhi turned to look at her.
“Ning’ning, go back and accompany your mother.
I’ll go get some porridge.”

Lu Ning nodded.
“Dad, be careful.”

She turned around and walked off.
Only when she could no longer be seen did someone emerge from the shadows.

“Brother Lu.”

Lu Zhi’s expression turned grim.
“Investigate what he’s here for—the scion of the Huo family, coming here to be a teacher and appearing frequently by my daughter’s side? Let’s find out what his motive is.”

“Understood!”