Chapter 13 She is Just Like Mommy

The principal became serious in an instant.

His tone carried a hint of mockery: "I don't know through what channels you've obtained this information, but do you think you can compare yourself with Mr. Huo? Mr. Huo has sponsored Windsor High School with fifty million."

The implication was, doesn't the son of Huo Tingdong deserve some privilege?

Lin Qi had a change of heart about Windsor.

Windsor High's ethos: learned, dedicated, humble, virtuous, but as the principal of Windsor, it was all about business.

Momo suddenly let out a cold laugh.

The principal asked in surprise, "Young friend, what are you laughing at?"

Momo suddenly smiled gently, a graceful curve rising to his lips, looking very much like a polite little gentleman: "My Mommy is very kind, very gentle, very perfect. She gave me the warmest love in the world, her love is the most precious wealth in my life. She doesn't need to be compared with anyone, she's a priceless treasure!"

Lin Qi was deeply touched, "Momo..."

"I don't have a father, so, many people bully my Mommy, and they're prejudiced against her. But in my heart, my Mommy isn't 'unwanted,' it's that no one is worthy of her!" After saying this, he stood up, took Lin Qi's hand, "Mommy, let's go!"

Momo and Lin Qi left the principal's office.

The principal's eyelid twitched.

Such profound and critically meaningful words, coming from the mouth of a seven-year-old child!

The assistant came over and said, "Principal, that child is really smart, a rare genius. The test was very difficult, all the children failed, but he, spending just over ten minutes, handed in a perfect score! Are you really willing to miss out on such a talented child?"

The principal stood up and rushed out of the door, but the mother and son were nowhere to be seen.

...

At the school gate.

Lin Qi and Momo, hand in hand, walked towards the bus station.

"Mommy, will you be sad if I didn't get admitted?" Momo was worried about Lin Qi being disappointed.

Lin Qi said, "How could I be? It's just that Mommy is not capable enough, looked down upon by others."

Momo retorted, "Mommy is not incapable! Aunt Bai Yan said that Mommy gave up her career to take care of the sick Momo!"

Lin Qi pinched the chubby cheeks of Momo and said, "Momo, Mommy is so lucky to have such a wonderful son like you!"

Momo's face lifted into a smile, as if it could melt the coldest snow of winter.

Actually, he didn't care about attending any aristocratic school.

A year ago, he already had a net worth of ten billion.

To support Momo, Lin Qi juggled multiple jobs and dabbled in the stock market on the side, opening a trading account.

Momo unwittingly logged into Lin Qi's stock market account and started researching.

Within a year, he had made Lin Qi's stock account soar, with investments in Bitcoin and the Metaverse, among other assets, his net worth skyrocketed.

Moreover, he controlled several multinational companies, among them holding the third largest stake in the Huace Group.

These secrets, Lin Qi did not know.

In Mommy's eyes, he was always an innocent little baby, and only in front of Lin Qi did Momo show his carefree, cute side.

He decided, when the time was right, he would reveal all these secrets to Lin Qi.

Momo and Lin Qi walked ahead, while Han, carrying a backpack, quietly tracked them unnoticed.

"Little Master Huo is missing!"

The principal made a phone call to the Huace Group CEO's office.

Huo Tingdong had just left a meeting, when he received a call from Windsor High School.

The principal stuttered over the phone: "Mr. Huo... Little Master Huo suddenly disappeared! We've searched the entire academic building, can't find him anywhere... We've already called the police!"

Windsor High School was in an uproar.

In the eyes of the principal and teachers, Han was regarded as a "mentally challenged child," never speaking and with intellectual deficiencies. Usually, he would sit quietly alone in a corner of the classroom, never running around. Now that he was missing, they naturally feared the worst!

Huo Tingdong blew up in fury: "How were you taking care of my son?! Such a young child, and he just disappears without reason?"

The principal broke out in a cold sweat, his voice trembling, "We have no idea how the Little Master disappeared! At that time, all the children were in the nap room, but Little Master Huo was in a room arranged just for him. The nanny had gone to the bathroom briefly; who could have imagined the child would vanish..."

"Could it be a kidnapping…" Mo Ke was terrified.

With Huo Tingdong's status, it wasn't unthinkable for someone to kidnap Han and extort the Huo Family.

Huo Tingdong glared at Mo Ke, "With all the security I've installed in Windsor High School, how could a kidnapper have gotten into the school?"

The principal said, "Mr. Huo, the police have already arrived and are retrieving surveillance. We will cooperate with them to locate the young master as soon as possible."

The call was disconnected.

Huo Tingdong rose from his seat, his face darkening.

Inside the CEO's office, a group of secretaries and assistants bowed their heads in fear, too frightened to breathe a word upon seeing his dark expression.

Huo Tingdong declared, "Cancel all meetings for the afternoon. Send out the notice, use whatever means necessary, and find Han within a day!"

"Yes!"

…

Leaving the subway station.

Lin Qi and Momo went to the supermarket together to buy some groceries.

Momo truly enjoyed this warm atmosphere, sticking closely to Lin Qi like a little tail, following her as she browsed through the aisles.

"Momo, do you want this?" Lin Qi picked up a bag of chips.

Momo excitedly raised both hands, "Yes!"

Lin Qi then picked up a combo pack, comparing the prices. Watching Mommy seriously calculating discounts and markdowns to buy his favorite snacks, this was the human touch he cherished most.

Not far away, Han stood in the corner, secretly watching. He had no idea that sneaking out of Windsor High School had caused such chaos. Now, the Huo Family was scouring the city for him, but his eyes only saw this gentle woman who captivated his heart.

Lin Qi hadn't noticed the other little tail following her all the way.

Pushing the shopping cart, Han quietly trailed behind her. Every time he saw Lin Qi smile at Momo, a faint yet sour feeling lingered in his heart.

Envious, and somewhat longing.

This warm scene, however, pierced his heart.

He was born a Little Master Huo, silver spoon in mouth, and Huo Tingdong was never stingy with his love.

Yet, he too imagined what a mother might be like.

He yearned for a mother, a warm, gentle mother like Lin Qi…

Han quietly followed all the way until Lin Qi paid at the counter. With one hand holding the shopping bags and the other leading Momo, they walked towards home.

At the front door.

As Lin Qi and Momo just entered, Momo obediently carried the groceries into the kitchen.

Outside, Han saw them enter, lingering by the somewhat worn iron door, his bright eyes blinking gently, and suddenly, he reached out a hand and gently pressed the doorbell.

"Ding-dong—"

Lin Qi, surprised by the doorbell, asked herself,

Who could it be?

She walked to the door and just as she opened it, she saw Han's beautiful, sprite-like face.

Lin Qi's expression suddenly changed, "Han!?"