Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 490: Thank You, Eight Hundred Million

Chapter 490: Chapter 490: Thank You, Eight Hundred Million

Upon hearing Qiao Xi’s words,

Lu Yingxue’s hands that hung by her side slowly curled into fists. Her pupils constricted slightly, yet the smile on her face did not diminish at all.

She spoke in a gentle tone, "Miss Qiao, I do not quite understand your meaning. If it is Lu Yan’s fault, then I apologize again on his behalf to you all."

Qiao Xi slowly tugged at the corner of her mouth.

"Can the mistakes made by the Lu Family simply be resolved with an apology? That’s even more effective than legal provisions."

Lu Yingxue’s expression carried a hint of surprise, "Tonight’s racing was agreed upon by both parties who signed a Life-Death Contract, do you really think it was all Lu Yan’s fault?"

Sarcasm flickered through Qiao Xi’s almond-shaped eyes, "You know what I mean. From the moment I arrived in the Imperial Capital to the Guan Family’s birthday banquet, let alone tonight’s race, none from the Lu Family ever stopped Lu Yan’s reckless actions."

Lu Yingxue smiled warmly, her fair face showing helplessness, "My father and I have been busy at the herbal medicine hall these past few days, completely unaware of what Lu Yan has done. Moreover, all these are just your side of the story; I am also unsure whether I should believe it."

Her speech was graceful with a unique rhythm,

paired with her ethereal, clean appearance, her credibility seemed very high.

Even the admirers by Lu Yingxue’s side could not stand to watch, they all spoke out to defend her.

"People from Haicheng have no manners!"

"Overstepping boundaries, trying to throw all the dirty water on the Lu Family. Miss Lu has a heart of great compassion, doing nothing wrong, why are you clinging to her faults?"

"Miss Lu kindly spoke to you, apologizing on behalf of Lu Yan. That itself has granted you great face; don’t be ungrateful!"

They eagerly vied for favor in front of their beloved, vehemently scolding.

Sun Weimeng folded his arms across his chest, his voice thunderous: "Really think acting like a Fairy, a simple apology can erase everything! I’ve been beaten up like this, yet nobody from the Lu Family said a word! Her face is apparently more important than my butt!"

"All you toads no matter how much you bootlick, she’s still going to marry someone she loves!"

He lambasted them 360 degrees all around, rendering them speechless.

His crude words left people without replies.

In contrast, Lu Yingxue’s expression remained completely unaltered.

Instead, she calmly said to Qiao Xi, "Miss Qiao, it seems you and your friend hold quite a grudge against me. Is it because of the acupuncture competition?"

Her gentle words gave rise to many thoughts.

Everyone knew Lu Yingxue became famous from a battle ten years ago, and today she still continues to excel.

Some predicted that she would again claim the top spot in this acupuncture competition, for Lu Yingxue’s medical skills were unmatched.

And Qiao Xi, a novice under National Doctor, was forced to participate in the acupuncture competition.

According to ancient rules, the consequences of losing were dire: banned from practicing medicine for life and severing the hand tendons. Even if they were surgically reattached later, there would still be complications.

At the very least, her steadiness with needles would be gone.

Her loss would ruin all her prospects.

Thus, with just one sentence, Lu Yingxue shifted the conflict onto Qiao Xi, leading everyone to misunderstand that Qiao Xi was bitter because she expected to lose, and hence held a grudge.

Qiao Xi pursed her red lips, watching Lu Yingxue’s playacting.

Lu Yingxue generously comforted, "Miss Qiao, you don’t need to feel so pressured, nor should you belittle yourself. As a disciple of the National Doctor, you must be highly skilled, perhaps I might even lose to you."

That was damning with faint praise.

Those admirers of Lu Yingxue nearby showed their disbelief, mumbling how could Lu Yingxue possibly lose to a despicable person who gained fame through her master.

Qiao Xi slightly lowered her head, revealing a faint smile, "Miss Lu, are you afraid of losing?"

Lu Yingxue maintained a polite and proper smile, "In life, winning and losing is normal. There are always people better than us, I am still far behind many seniors. The acupuncture competition is just an opportunity for us youths, and I cherish every opponent I meet."

Qiao Xi’s cold gaze landed on her, "I thought you were afraid of losing, to the extent where you can’t even bear the entrance of competitors. It seems, my master Cheng Han poses a big threat to the Lu Family, so much so that you fear losing to me."

That’s why, there was the clinic fire.

Xiang Huai, on the verge of collapse, once said it was his cousin’s will.

His cousin is none other than Lu Yingxue.

Lu Yingxue’s tongue tip pressed against her upper palate, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, a twinge in her heart.

She actually found out.

She had clearly instructed not to leak any information.

But what of it!

The case of the fire at the Cheng Clinic in Haicheng has been closed.

Lu Yingxue looked at Qiao Xi, speaking gently, "Miss Qiao, I look forward to competing with you at the acupuncture trial. I must excuse myself tonight to see my cousin’s injuries."

Having said that, she gracefully left.

Maintaining an ethereal Fairy-like demeanor throughout, she seemed polite and courteous to her admirers, but always carried a hypocritical air of sorrowful empathy.

Sun Weimeng scoffed.

"Not even a match for a single finger of Guan Jingtan, I really don’t understand why some people compare her and Guan as the Twin Beauties of the Imperial Capital, clearly it’s only Guan Jingtan who truly stands out."

Young Master Sun had seen much of the world and many women, his eye could discern good from bad.

Even the most brilliant acting seemed false in his presence.

He had a natural talent for understanding women.

Qiao Xi watched Lu Yingxue’s retreating figure, pondering her reaction, further convinced that she was responsible for Granny Qiao’s death!

Lu Yingxue!

Lu Family!

She must surpass Lu Yingxue in the acupuncture competition, secure a place within the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, and dismantle the Lu Family’s authority over traditional medicine.

Gradually eroding away the authority and reputation of the Lu Family.

Qiao Xi’s hands slowly fell to her sides, clenched into fists. Xu Yunye reached out and took her fists, their eyes met.

He was a witness to that tragic night, and understood Qiao Xi’s pain all too well.

Granny Qiao was like his own grandmother.

Xu Yunye spoke hoarsely, "Rest assured, justice under heaven is always served. A day will come when thunder will strike the hypocritical Lu Family, exposing everything."

Qiao Xi nodded forcefully.

She believed!

From the side, Sun Weimeng yelled, "What are you still doing here? Go exchange the chips! We won, a one-to-eight payout!"

"Wait."

Qiao Xi stopped him, "I need to confirm something."

Sun Weimeng scratched his head and agreed, watching Qiao Xi pull out her phone to search for something, while Xu Yunye patiently waited.

After a few minutes, Qiao Xi turned off her phone screen and said, "Let’s go, exchange the chips."

Sun Weimeng happily grabbed Qiao Xi and Xu Yunye by the arms leading them to the club’s entrance, chatting noisily, dispelling the sullen air in Qiao Xi’s heart.

He slapped the voucher on the betting table, "Boss, exchange for chips! You owe me eighty million! Xu Yunye, after I get the money, I’ll give you ten million. You deserve it."

The rich second generation who set up the betting pool, originally wanted to use Lu Yan’s influence to amass wealth and curry favor.

Initially, he thought Qiao Xi and Sun Weimeng were just here for charity, to give away money.

Who could have imagined Xu Yunye genuinely turning the tables!

Now he’s lost even his underpants.

He reluctantly just gave Sun Weimeng eighty million.

Then Qiao Xi placed the one billion voucher in front of him.

Her eyes clear and bright, she said, "Thank you, eight billion."

This was the largest sum of money she had ever handled!