Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 496: Save the Best for the Wedding Night

Chapter 496: Chapter 496: Save the Best for the Wedding Night

Zhong Yi leisurely shifted his position and began to speak with a look of appreciation on his face for Wan Jiang’s reaction.

"You asked where the money came from, right? Huo Xingzhou pooled it together with me—we each invested half."

Wan Jiang was stunned, muttering, "So now you and President Huo have become the Lu Family’s largest suppliers of medicinal materials. On the surface, it looks like you’re in control, but in fact, President Huo is also a hidden shareholder of the pharmaceutical factory."

A hidden shareholder refers to someone who has made a real investment, but whose name does not appear on business registration or shareholder rosters. It is a legally valid but concealed presence.

Aside from Young Master Zhong, no one knows what role President Huo plays in it.

Just now, Miss Lu was quite touched by the fact that Young Master Zhong took over the mess left by the Qian Family.

Who would have thought he’d also planted a ticking time bomb?

If one day they cut off the Lu Family’s other suppliers of medicinal materials, they would have to rely on these pharmaceutical factories, effectively handing over their lifeline to Young Master Zhong and President Huo.

"Wan Jiang, can you handle this task?"

"Yes! Young Master Zhong, I will definitely take care of it for you, I won’t let any word leak out," Wan Jiang repeatedly assured, "It is my honor that you value me so highly!"

Zhong Yi nodded his chin slightly: "Hm. If Zhong Lingxiao finds out about this, I will scatter your ashes."

Wan Jiang shivered all over, nodding like a pecking chicken.

He even had a bizarre speculation in his heart.

It was said that last night at Devil’s Gorge, a gambling game was held, and Young Master Qian lost several billion in one night. That Miss Qiao forced Young Master Qian to write an IOU for eight billion with odds of one to eight.

This morning, the Huo Family went to collect the debt in a grand manner.

Could the money invested in buying the Qian Family’s mess be wool from the sheep itself?

Is the money won by Miss Qiao from the Qian Family?

Seeing his thoughtful face, Zhong Yi suddenly asked, "What are you thinking about?"

Wan Jiang jumped in fright, not daring to conceal, he said, "I was thinking about Miss Qiao’s heroic deeds last night, I wonder what she did with that money..."

"It was used to acquire the Qian Family’s pharmaceutical factory."

Just as expected!

Wan Jiang couldn’t help admiring, these big bosses are all talented!

If the Qian Family knew about this, they might die of anger!

Wan Jiang, being nosy, asked another question, "If the money is Miss Qiao’s, why was President Huo’s name written on it?"

Zhong Yi let out a deep sneer, sat back into the car, and with a "bang," slammed the car door shut forcefully.

A cold chill filled his eyes.

Last night, in the wee hours.

Zhong Yi had asked Huo Xingzhou this question on the phone - since he’s a hidden investor, why not write Qiao Xi’s name?

What did that scoundrel say?

He said that Qiao Xi gave him that eight billion IOU as a gift, and boasted about it quite a bit.

This morning, he came to the hospital looking for Lu Yan, in a foul mood!

Zhong Yi understood even more clearly the thoughts of Huo Xingzhou as a man.

He didn’t want the names Zhong Yi and Qiao Xi to be linked together.

Zhong Yi stretched out his hand and massaged his temples, a wave of irritation surging in his heart.

For the moment, he suppressed personal emotions, as he still had many things to do.

Many things that would push Qiao Xi further away.

"Wan Jiang, drive! I need to return to the Zhong family mansion."

"Understood, Young Master Zhong."

Wan Jiang did not dare provoke him and swiftly got into the car, driving towards the Zhong family mansion.

...

Meanwhile, in the hospital.

Lu Yingxue stood in the corridor for a long time, taking out the box of Golden Needles and looking at it over and over. The marks on it were indeed the Golden Needle Technique seals of the Huang Family.

Zhong Yi... really put in the effort.

She looked down and smiled softly.

Around the corner of the corridor, Xiang Mingzhu dressed in a luxurious haute couture Chanel-inspired suit, caught the entire scene. She concealed the jealousy in her eyes and showed a naïvely charming smile, walking towards Lu Yingxue in her high heels.

"Cousin, why are you so happy?"

She feigned ignorance.

Lu Yingxue looked up at her and a subtle smile surfaced in her eyes. Naturally, she favored this cousin who was inferior to her in every aspect. Ever since they were young, Xiang Mingzhu would always be brought along to significant events as a foil for her.

The legitimate eldest daughter of the prestigious Xiang Family, serving as an accessory to her, Lu Yingxue.

Just perfect.

"Mingzhu, what brings you here?"

Xiang Mingzhu dared not exhibit any peculiar behavior in front of Lu Yingxue, fearful that her intelligent cousin would detect her thoughts.

She said, "I came to see how Lu Yan is faring. I heard his injuries are severe. It’s all due to that damn brother and sister, Qiao Xi and Xu Yunye, for being so ruthless. Now, Lu Yan has become the laughing stock of the entire city, and our Xiang Family’s stock price has been falling."

One misfortune after another.

Lu Yingxue’s delicate and fair hands took hold of Xiang Mingzhu’s, consoling her in a soft voice, "Don’t worry. Once the Gold Needle Technique competition is over, it will be the Zhong Family’s succession ceremony. Everything will get better once Ayi and I get engaged."

Ayi?

Such intimacy in the way she called his name.

Xiang Mingzhu felt displeased inside, but her lips uttered, "Is that so? Then congratulations are in order for my cousin. Although the Zhong Family hasn’t publicly announced the successor, it’s very likely to be Young Master Zhong. By then, cousin, you will be the Young Madam of the Zhong Family, the leading lady of the number one clan in the Imperial Capital."

Lu Yingxue’s smile was gentle and soothing as she said to Xiang Mingzhu, "You’re not getting any younger; it’s time you found someone suitable to settle down with. I initially thought that since you and Lu Yan grew up together and are quite close, I would have my uncle play matchmaker for you two. But I hadn’t expected such an incident with Lu Yan..."

Instantly, Xiang Mingzhu shook off her hand.

Well then!

Lu Yingxue herself climbed up the ladder to the Zhong Family, yet she intends to marry her off to that good-for-nothing Lu Yan.

Was she trying to step on her for life?

Lu Yan’s father was merely adopted by the Lu Family; Lu Yan couldn’t even be considered a legitimate young master of the Lu Family, and yet, he aspired to marry her, Xiang Mingzhu, on the strength of the Lu Family’s power?

In her dreams!

A surge of dissatisfaction welled up inside Xiang Mingzhu’s heart, her disdain for Lu Yingxue’s pretentious and superior demeanor growing even more intense!

"Mingzhu..." Lu Yingxue looked at her puzzledly, "Why such a strong reaction?"

"Cousin, I already have someone I like," Xiang Mingzhu forced a smile, "Please don’t meddle in other people’s affections."

Keeping one eye open, Lu Yingxue asked, "Who is it?"

Xiang Mingzhu’s gaze darted away, "I’ll tell you after the Gold Needle Technique competition."

"Mingzhu, our marriages are a matter of familial destiny. We cannot just marry anyone casually, you must be scrupulous," Lu Yingxue, acting the elder sister, advised.

Xiang Mingzhu retorted, "The person I’ve found is not so simple; he might even be quite remarkable. Cousin, it seems to me that your relationship with Young Master Zhong isn’t very strong, he seldom dates you, and his visit to the hospital must have been a mere coincidence while checking on the patient."

Why should Lu Yingxue adopt a patronizing elder’s poise, casually critiquing her?

If Lu Yingxue could marry someone, why couldn’t Xiang Mingzhu!

She was determined to outshine her, to show the elders that she was no lesser than Lu Yingxue!

That night.

At the Yunqi Hotel.

Young Master Zhong spoke at length to her, his affectionate eyes intently locked onto hers.

He said she was the boldest and most passionate girl he had ever met; she possessed an intense fire that he found appealing.

She was a pearl, destined to shine brightly, not to have her light obscured by anyone.

Xiang Mingzhu’s heart stirred, deeply ensnared.

In her mind, she felt the impulse to give herself to him that very night.

Alas.

He said, the best should be saved for the wedding night.

Xiang Mingzhu then felt that the ancient saying, "A gentleman is like jade, carved and polished," must be referring to such a courteous, sober, and powerful man as him.

Lu Yingxue watched her, eyes full of spring and cheeks flushed with rosy color, and felt an aversion.

She wanted to crush her arrogance, to put her in her place.

She spoke indifferently, "Mingzhu, don’t worry about Young Master Zhong and me. But about those comments on the traditional medicine forum, try not to take them to heart. Those people are thoughtless, not..."

Xiang Mingzhu snapped back to reality, frowning, "What comments?"

Lu Yingxue feigned a natural look, her concern tinged with surprise, "You don’t know? Then better not look."

Xiang Mingzhu insisted on seeing!

Immediately, she took out her phone, searched for the traditional medicine forum, and logged in with her internal account.