Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 508: He Wants to Kiss Her

Chapter 508: Chapter 508: He Wants to Kiss Her

Lu Yingxue’s throat tightened as she chose her words carefully: "My father is clear about separating public from private matters and has always been strict with me. But it is under such high standards that I was able to flourish. I believe in my ability and that I can win the title at the Testing Ceremony."

Zhong Yi glanced at her lightly, "Yingxue, even though you are very capable, there’s always someone better out there. If, in the coming competition, someone scores the same as you, requiring your father to decide, what will he do then?"

"He..."

Before Lu Yingxue could finish, Zhong Yi interrupted her.

He said, "Given Uncle Lu’s integrity, he would surely eliminate you, wouldn’t he?"

Lu Yingxue pursed her lips, caught in a dilemma.

She wanted to say her father would never eliminate her at a critical moment. The first round was just for show, to gain a good reputation!

But she couldn’t say such things to others.

Otherwise, her father would appear as a hypocritical moralist!

"Yingxue, do you think I’m right?" Zhong Yi’s beautiful eyes seemed to penetrate her heart, clearly knowing she was troubled; yet he deliberately teased, wanting her to say something against her will.

Lu Yingxue nodded helplessly, "Then, Ayi, do you have any suggestions?"

She knew Zhong Yi hadn’t brought this up for no reason; there must be an ulterior motive.

Zhong Yi’s lips parted slowly with a mysterious smile, "Replace the judge."

Lu Yingxue’s heart skipped a beat as many thoughts flashed through her mind.

"Ayi, we can’t find anyone else to take on this important role now. The Vice President Wu Yaoshan of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association is in the hospital after a car accident. Many of the older generation can’t endure the long journey and have declined the invitation. That’s why my father had no choice but to take up the judge’s role."

Zhong Yi smiled enigmatically, "The elder of the Gold Needle Technique, Golden Needle, is fit for this task."

"Golden Needle? He has retired!"

"Our family patriarch is an old friend of Golden Needle. If you ask him, he will surely agree. I remember when you treated my severe injury, he personally promised you a favor. Why not use it here... If I ask the patriarch, he will think too much of it."

Zhong Yi coaxed gently, "If you manage to invite Golden Needle out of retirement to avoid any suspicion, the whole Imperial Capital will praise your integrity. Your father doesn’t need to avoid suspicion either. And with your exceptional talent, if you take this opportunity to become Golden Needle’s sole apprentice..."

His affectionate eyes had an enchanting charm.

Lu Yingxue’s mind rapidly weighed the pros and cons.

It’s a good deal!

First, if Golden Needle could be invited, the Lu Family’s reputation would soar even higher!

Golden Needle, the successor of the Gold Needle Technique, whom many big shots couldn’t invite, but she, a young lady, could...

Her father plotted against Vice President Wu Yaoshan, causing the car accident just to pave the way for her ascension.

The role of judge was trivial—her participation or absence was irrelevant!

Lu Yingxue also had pride; she believed she would win!

Furthermore, she was well aware of the Testing Ceremony’s content and had practiced thousands of times under Lu Bannong’s guidance.

Victory was in the bag!

As for Qiao Xi, she had already set a trap in the second round for her. She wouldn’t even make it to the final round, so she wasn’t a concern.

Second, by agreeing to Zhong Yi and following his wishes, she could keep him happy and develop their relationship.

Third, by inviting Golden Needle, she could also learn a few moves through the Zhong Family’s connections. If she became his apprentice, that would be an unexpected bonus, as the Gold Needle Technique had no successor!

If Golden Needle died, the technique would be lost!

Three birds with one stone!

This proposal was excellent.

Lu Yingxue analyzed all the benefits before looking at Zhong Yi: "Ayi, do you really want me to win?"

Zhong Yi looked dazzling, his eyes fixed on her: "If you win, it means I win. We are one and the same; I don’t want any problems to arise."

Lu Yingxue concealed her doubts, believing his words!

Zhong Yi was indeed telling the truth!

Lu Yingxue blinked, her tone becoming gentler, "Then... Ayi, do you have feelings for me?"

"As much as you do," he replied, not giving a direct answer, coming a little closer.

Lu Yingxue’s breathing quickened; of course, she liked Zhong Yi— a man both exceptional in appearance and capriciously charming, full of contradictions. As he drew near, all she could smell was his scent.

Lu Yingxue couldn’t help but be beguiled, her eyes slowly closing.

Click.

A soft sound.

The seat belt plugged into the buckle.

The refreshing cold fragrance at the tip of her nose slowly faded, and Lu Yingxue opened her eyes to see that he had already returned to his own seat.

She was a bit embarrassed and annoyed!

She thought Zhong Yi had just been unable to restrain himself from kissing her.

The young man spoke with unrestrained eyebrows and eyes, "The back seat also needs the seat belt fastened. I came across news a few days ago saying the seat directly behind the co-driver’s is particularly high-risk. And besides, going back to the Zhong family old house requires taking the city ring expressway, where all passengers should buckle up."

Having said that, Zhong Yi also fastened his seat belt.

The ambiguous atmosphere in the car previously, all gone now.

Lu Yingxue bit her lip tightly, and after a long while, finally spoke, "Ayi really treasures his own life."

Zhong Yi chuckled lightly: "After all... I almost died once. I can’t afford to lose my life at the height of my glory, right?"

Lu Yingxue didn’t continue the conversation, instead turning her head to look out the car window.

Her heart harbored a very strange feeling, replaying the words Zhong Yi just said, which indeed were harmless if not beneficial to the Lu Family.

Zhong Yi should have no reason to be at odds with his own Zhong Family, right?

"Yingxue."

Zhong Yi suddenly spoke, "When we get married, how about I put Qian Family’s herbal medicine factory in order as a betrothal gift for you? After all, the Lu Family is the benchmark in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine, this would be the icing on the cake for you."

Lu Yingxue turned her head, looking at him in astonishment.

The Qian Family’s herbal medicine factory, at its peak profitability, would rake in tens of billions a year.

He was actually suggesting to just give it away?

Those words completely dispelled Lu Yingxue’s doubts.

Her smile grew even sweeter: "Thank you, Ayi, for always thinking of me."

She would marry Zhong Yi...

After the test at the Gold Needle Technique Grand Conference, they had formally gotten engaged. Wait another year and a half to get a marriage certificate, and she would soon become Young Madam Zhong.

Husband and wife are one, Zhong Yi had no need to scheme against her.

She also needed to watch out for the Guan Family’s moves, absolutely not giving Guan Jingtan any opportunity. That lucrative part, should be for the Lu Family and the Xiang Family.

...

The car quickly reached the Zhong Family old house after traveling along the ring expressway.

The Zhong Family old house is a manor-style villa, with a hundred years of history, noble, and elegant. The main building is styled like a Renaissance mansion, and this manor was chosen by the old patriarch when he revitalized the Zhong Family, incredibly magnificent.

The moment the Cullinan stopped, an old butler came forward to open the car door.

"Second Young Master, Miss Lu. The old patriarch is already waiting in the dining room for both of you, please."

"Thank you."

Lu Yingxue demurely said, lifting her skirt, "I’m really sorry to trouble the old patriarch to wait for a junior like me."

"We’ll be family soon, Miss Lu, no need for such politeness."

Lu Yingxue smiled shyly at the right moment.

Zhong Yi, however, appeared quite calm: "Let’s go, let’s eat first."

He seldom returned to the Zhong family old house, as there were too many rules here, and it was too easy to encounter the annoying father and son Zhong Lingxiao and Zhong Hongfei.

The old butler, as if knowing what he was thinking, gently reminded: "The eldest young master and the master are not at home today."

"Oh."

Zhong Yi responded.

Lu Yingxue beside him reached out her hand and slowly took his arm.

Zhong Yi turned his head, those cold eyes fixating on her hand.