Huo Lin, who had been in high spirits, felt as if he'd been struck on the head. He was dazed, frozen in place. The smile on his handsome face stiffened, replaced by utter confusion. He couldn't understand why his grandfather, who had always been so kind and gentle with him, had suddenly exploded in such a rage.
"You bastard, what nonsense are you spouting? Get your ass in here now!" a roar echoed from the Patriarch's living room.
The people who had followed Huo Lin, hoping to make a good impression on the Patriarch, were also stunned. They didn't understand what had gone wrong and stood at the doorway, utterly bewildered and at a loss for what to do.
Huo Lin could no longer spare a thought for his followers. He lowered his head and cautiously pushed the door open. He saw his grandfather standing in the middle of the room, his face livid, staring at him coldly.
