Chapter 486 - What? That’s Not What You Told Us (1/2)

Huo Jinyao married a girl whom she didn’t like. Since getting married, the girl did nothing to make Liu Tongjia dislike her less.

First of all, she disliked Su Qingsang for her family background. At first, she disliked that the girl was an illegitimate daughter.

Later on, she became the daughter of Li Qianxue and Su Chenghui, but what does that matter? She had a father like that, meaning that she was probably just as much of a schemer as him. How many tricks did she play to make Huo Jinyao marry her?

Who would know?

Liu Tongjia also didn’t like Su Qingsang because of Huo Jinyao.

She said and said with a slightly helpless tone, “Father, I’ve been trying to tell you that you have spoiled him. You wouldn’t listen. See how that went? He’s grown up and started to make mistakes.”

She still didn’t point out what Huo Jinyao did wrong. Old Master Huo started to run out of patience.

“Just tell us what happened, and don’t beat about the bush.”

Su Qingsang and Huo Jinyao both looked at Liu Tongjia. The first thought that popped in Huo Jinyao’s mind was that his mother was going to talk about what Su Qingsang’s father did and use that against Su Qingsang.

Thankfully, he had talked to his grandfather about that beforehand. His grandfather wouldn’t be upset about that now.

Also, what Su Chenghui did had nothing to do with Su Qingsang.

“Father…” thinking about what Huo Mingmei said last night, Liu Tongjia twisted her lip corners in a sarcastic smile.

“You may not like what I’m about to say.” she turned to Huo Jinyao, her eyes full of discontent. “Look at Jinyao. What did he say yesterday? He said babies are precious gifts to their parents. I thought he really wanted to have a lovely baby to fulfill your wish of meeting your great-grandson. But earlier, I found out that he was lying. He doesn’t want children at all.”

On hearing her words, both Huo Mingguang and Old Master Huo turned to Huo Jinyao.

Huo Jinyao and Su Qingsang were both stunned. They didn’t expect Tong Tongjia to talk about that.

“Father, Jiang told me something after cleaned their room this morning. I was unaware that they’ve been using birth control until then.”

Liu Tongjia snorted coldly, glaring at Huo Jinyao and Su Qingsang.

“How could you lie to your elders like that? Is that fair for your grandfather who loves you both so much?”

Like Old Master Huo, Liu Tongjia also wished that Huo Jinyao and Su Qingsang could have a baby as soon as possible. As much as she didn’t like Huo Jinyao, she did want grandchildren.

In Rong City, the children of many people at Huo Jinyao’s age were already in kindergarten. Unlike them, Huo Jinyao married late.

Huo Jinyao married at the age of thirty, which was much later than usual. Even so, he didn’t intend to have a baby immediately.

“He told his grandfather that he wants a baby, yet secretly uses birth control. What does that say about him? That’s not what he told us before.”

This was exactly why Liu Tongjia didn’t like Huo Jinyao; he always lied. Thinking of what he had done before, her voice grew even colder.

“You could have just told us that you don’t want a child. Why did you lie to us?”

Liu Tongjia’s voice wasn’t loud. She had lowered her voice on purpose while some house workers were still in the kitchen or outside. However, everyone in the living room heard her loud and clear.

At that point, Old Master Huo began looking upset. Huo Minguang was also looking at Huo Jinyao with discontent.

Su Qingsang sat there under the gazes of the elders, feeling as if countless long needles were piercing into her back.

She never thought that Liu Tongjia would find out about that. She was already feeling sorry for Old Master Huo, so now she didn’t even know what to say.

The guilt made her feel uncomfortable. Huo Jinyao gently squeezed her hand to signal for her to relax.

How could she possibly relax? She gave him another glance, and Huo Jinyao squeezed her palm again.

Liu Tongjia had surely noticed their interaction, which further ignited her anger.

Like Su Qingsang, Huo Jinyao was surprised to hear what Liu Tongjia said. He looked at his grandfather and parents, pressing his lips together.

“I don’t want a child yet because I’m not ready to be a father.”

“You are not ready to be a father?” Liu Tongxia tittered, “Is it you who’s not ready, or her?”

“It’s me.” Huo Jinyao didn’t mind if Liu Tongjia knew, “Mom, I decided to not have a baby now. You have no right to drag Qingsang into this.”

“I dragged her into this?” She was not blind. She saw their small, secret interactions just now.

“I’ve already told you that it was my decision.”

Huo Jinyao seemed a little upset, and Liu Tongjia looked even unhappier.

“Alright.” Liu Tongjia nodded. Noticing how protective her son was to Su Qingsang, she said to him, “You said you’re the one who doesn’t want a child, but what did you say to your grandfather yesterday?”

Old Master Huo remained silent. He had no idea how much time he had left. His wife seemed very healthy before she left, yet she passed on so suddenly.

He considered himself healthy, but as an elderly person, he honestly couldn’t tell how many more years he had left. He wanted Huo Jinyao to get married years ago.

Finally, Huo Jinyao got married. Of course, Old Master Huo wanted him to have a baby as soon as possible so he could meet the fourth generation of his family before he dies.