Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 316: You’re Lustful, I’m Lewd

Chapter 316: Chapter 316: You’re Lustful, I’m Lewd

Xu Xingluo went crazy?

Qiao Xi stood frozen, somewhat unable to grasp the situation.

Could someone as selfish as Xu Xingluo really go insane, or was it just an act?

The two men turned back to look at her.

Only then did Qiao Xi walk over and sit next to Huo Xingzhou.

She voiced her doubts to confirm, "Did Xu Xingluo truly go mad?"

Zhou Yu spoke in a lazy tone, "I don’t know. At such a critical moment, it’s hard to tell whether she’s truly insane or just pretending. She might be trying to escape punishment. Someone has already taken her to the hospital for an examination."

If she was diagnosed with a mental illness, she wouldn’t be able to exercise her normal litigation rights.

She would be released.

Qiao Xi frowned—this wasn’t good news at all!

Her timing to go mad was just too perfect!

"Sister-in-law, don’t worry! If she’s faking it, it will definitely be exposed." Zhou Yu was not worried about Xu Xingluo’s psychiatric evaluation at all, as Huo Xingzhou would not let her exploit any loopholes.

Neither the Xiang Family nor the Liu Family would help her. Could it be that Xu Xingluo had some powerful lover abroad who could interfere with the judicial assessment?

Qiao Xi nodded slightly.

Aunt Qian had prepared Yangchun noodles and pan-fried buns, and she placed two bowls of shepherd’s purse wontons in front of the three of them.

"Mr. Zhou, eat more. Young master, Young Madam, you should replenish as well. Young people digest quickly and get hungry easily; you won’t be able to sleep on an empty stomach."

The two bowls of shepherd’s purse wontons were garnished with freshly chopped green onions and refreshing seaweed.

Aunt Qian picked up the tray and said, "Let me know if it’s not enough."

After that, she returned to the kitchen to clean up.

Zhou Yu looked at the young couple and smirked cheekily.

"Late at night, excessive activity speeds up digestion. You two young ones eat up. Aren’t you still in for the second half?" He teased them about what he had seen in the study.

Zhou Yu even speculated whether Huo Xingzhou had finished his business when he arrived.

Thinking this, he glanced at Huo Xingzhou’s legs.

It was hard to tell anything.

Qiao Xi blushed deeply from his teasing.

Huo Xingzhou gripped her hand tightly, looking at Zhou Yu and said, "We are indeed in for the second half. When are you leaving?"

Qiao Xi turned her head in astonishment to look at him.

That was a bit too direct.

Zhou Yu took a sip of the noodle soup, nearly choking to death.

He coughed for a while before calming down, "Huo Xingzhou, that’s not what you said before! You said you would never indulge in love or lust for women, and even disparaged me for having so many treasures at home. And now? You accepted everything I brought, and even the gifts from Sun Weimeng..."

"You’ve degenerated, Huo Xingzhou!"

Qiao Xi felt utterly embarrassed by his words, while Huo Xingzhou remained quite composed.

His handsome face was cool and aloof, showing no sign of shame as he responded lightly, "A gentleman enjoys beauty without being lewd; I am different from you."

"You..."

Zhou Yu was stunned by his righteous indignation, "So you admit you’re lustful, while I’m dissolute?"

Huo Xingzhou did not answer, but his expression said it all.

Zhou Yu was frustrated. He had drunk too much and had already been turned down by Shu Xue that night, which is why he had come to the small villa.

He hadn’t expected to be insulted by Huo Xingzhou like this!

He felt bitter inside.

"I’m leaving!"

Zhou Yu stood up, storming out. He staggered and nearly fell at the entryway.

Qiao Xi tugged at Huo Xingzhou’s sleeve, "Go escort him, and placate Mr. Zhou well."

Huo Xingzhou stood up and said in a low voice, "I only coax my wife."

Though he said that, he still followed Qiao Xi’s advice and went outside. Qiao Xi sat on the sofa, her lips curling into a happy smile.

Of course, she hoped he would only coax her.

Outside the villa.

Zhou Yu angrily got into the sports car.

Huo Xingzhou knocked on the car window, his expression indifferent, "You shouldn’t count on luck with drunk driving, I’ll have Old Chen take you home."

Zhou Yu said, "Now that sounds reasonable."

His eyes deep, he looked at Huo Xingzhou and said, "I didn’t mention Xu Xingluo much in front of Qiao Xi just now, fearing it might cause trouble at home for you. But now that it’s just the two of us, I need to tell you something."

"Speak."

"The incident from ten years ago might have another explanation. I used some unconventional connections to find out that Xiang Huai learned the truth about the mountain rescue ten years ago, which is why he gave up and confessed his crimes.

"The one who called for rescue wasn’t Xu Xingluo!"

So, it’s very likely that the one who saved you ten years ago wasn’t her either!

She has used that favor to blackmail you for ten years!

Zhou Yu said resentfully, "Xiang Huai refuses to see anyone! He’s been Xu Xingluo’s loyal follower for ten years, completely losing face! Everyone knew he used to see Xu Xingluo as a goddess, the fairy who saved him. Now everything’s shattered, revealing the disgusting truth! It’s his own fault his spirit is broken!"

Unfortunately, the incident from ten years ago was too long ago.

Many details have been lost, and it was too chaotic then, even Xu Xingluo managed to hide it for so long.

This shows how hasty it was, unable to verify.

Huo Xingzhou clearly thought of this too, as he said, "I will have Old Chen re-investigate."

Zhou Yu leaned back in his chair and said, "Why don’t you let your assistant Chen Xun handle it? I see him loafing around in the company every day. He used to favor Xu Xingluo, and you didn’t send him off to the Arctic to develop natural gas; you really treat him well."

Huo Xingzhou looked at him coldly, "Are you jealous of him? Chen Xun is going to mine in Africa next week, want to switch with him?"

Zhou Yu was startled, then laughed maliciously, "So it’s the Africa project he’s going to, hahaha..."

Tianyuan Group has a metal mining project in Africa, which is fully automated. Chen Xun’s role there would merely be managing the project, not actually mining.

This was also his chance to redeem himself.

The driver, Old Chen, was a retired mercenary, highly skilled, and without the burdens of a family at nearly forty years of age. Huo Xingzhou needed this type of highly capable and intelligent person by his side.

Zhou Yu said, "I’ll have someone investigate, as it’s been ten years after all. Old Chen needs to stay by your and Qiao Xi’s side, especially in these troubled times."

"Mm."

Huo Xingzhou’s face showed light disinterest.

Suddenly, Zhou Yu stuck his head out from the car, looking at Huo Xingzhou and asked, "Are you happy since you got married?"

Huo Xingzhou countered, "What do you think?"

Zhou Yu’s eyes carried a trace of confusion, "You seem happy. If it weren’t Qiao Xi but someone else, would you still be this happy? You’ve only been together a few months; are you really not going to part in the future?"

Shu Xue is having dinner with Qin Yuan’s parents next week, which almost certainly means the match-making is almost settled.

She wants to get married.

But Zhou Yu doesn’t believe in marriage.

Huo Xingzhou’s gaze was cold and disdainful, "Go home, wash up, and get some sleep early."

He turned and left.

"Hey, Huo Er! You’re too anxious, what’s wrong with chatting with me for a while! Are you just thinking about that stuff in the study?"

No matter how Zhou Yu called out, Huo Xingzhou didn’t look back.

...

The next day.

Qiao Xi returned to help at the hospital and was immediately pulled aside in the corridor by Shu Xue, who was on the night shift.

"Qiao Xi, I’ve got some gossip for you."

She was suppressing her laughter, looking mysteriously amused.

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