Auntie Qin's concern was well-founded.

That brat might seem well-behaved now, but what kind of mischief was he really plotting? She knew him too well.

"He wouldn't dare!" Huo Zhenchuan immediately bristled, his voice booming. "If he dares to bully Luoluo, just see if I don't break his dog legs when I get back!"

"..." Huo Tianlin, who had been eavesdropping from his hiding spot, snapped his head back in fright.

"Alright, stop worrying," Huo Zhenchuan snorted, subtly withdrawing his gaze.

"Besides, Steward Huo is keeping an eye on things." The whole household adored Luoluo now; there was no way anyone could bully her.

"True enough." Auntie Qin nodded, finally reassured as she took his arm and they left.

Only after Grandpa and Grandma were gone did Huo Tianlin emerge from the shadows, a look of deep frustration on his young face.

Whose family was this anyway? How had everyone ended up siding with Su Luo?

Even Steward Huo, who had always doted on him, had completely changed loyalties now.

Huo Tianlin was thoroughly miserable.

"Boss, want me to teach that little girl a lesson for you?" one of his minions fawned, eager to solve his boss's problem.

"You dare!" To his surprise, Huo Tianlin angrily smacked him on the forehead the moment the words were out. "That's my little sister! You lay a finger on her and try it!" Huo Tianlin glared fiercely, shaking his fist. "See if I don't beat you to a pulp!"

The minion rubbed his head, looking at him pitifully. "Boss, didn't you say you didn't like her?"

Huo Tianlin jutted out his chin, bellowing gruffly, "When did I ever say I didn't like her?"

"Huh?" The minion scratched his head stupidly. "So... you do like her?"

"Wrong...!" Huo Tianlin suddenly realized what he was implying, his face instantly flushing bright red. He jumped up and kicked out. "None of your damn business! Asking for a beating, aren't you?" He didn't like that little girl at all! Not one bit!"The only person I like is Ye Yingying!" he declared loudly.

She was the prettiest girl he'd ever seen, the only one worthy of the mighty Little Master Huo.

"Ah, right..." The minion suddenly smacked his own head, finally remembering why he was there. "Boss, I almost forgot! Ye Yingying... she kinda dumped you!"

"You're talking nonsense! We're doing great!" Huo Tianlin immediately glared at him fiercely.

The minion shrank back. "It's true. Ye Yingying said it herself. She likes someone else now."

"What?! That really happened?!" Huo Tianlin's eyes nearly bugged out of his head, practically spitting fire. "Who'd she go for?" How dare someone steal his girlfriend! Didn't they know who they were messing with?

"Um... it's..." The minion braced himself, stammering out a name. "...it's Si Yang."

"Si Yang? That pretty boy again?!" Huo Tianlin exploded with rage. He slammed his palm down on the table with a loud BANG!

"Ouch...!" Unfortunately, the table remained unscathed while his own hand turned bright red, making him grimace in pain. "That damned Si Yang! This time, I'm settling things with him for good!"

Gritting his teeth, Huo Tianlin couldn't swallow this insult. He decided on the spot: he was going to challenge Si Yang to a one-on-one fight!

Today, he would make that pretty boy understand the power of Little Master Huo. He'd show him who was truly the top dog at Nan Cheng Elementary.

"Call the brothers! Everyone, follow me! Watch me beat that pretty boy into a pig's head today!"

Huo Tianlin rolled up his sleeves with menacing intent. His fists were itching for action!

Pretty boy, just you wait!

"Brother..."

Just as Huo Tianlin reached the doorway, Su Luo's soft, milky voice suddenly piped up behind him.

"Brother, where are you going?"

Su Luo stood barefoot on the floor, rubbing her sleepy eyes.