Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 528 She Has a Better Candidate

Chapter 528: Chapter 528 She Has a Better Candidate

It’s the sound of a car!

Then there was a flurry of footsteps.

A flustered figure ran in, "Sister-in-law!"

"Huo Sijiao? What is she doing in the Imperial Capital?" Sun Weimeng was puzzled.

Qiao Xi was shocked to see her, "Jiaojiao?"

She glanced at Huo Xingzhou and realized his expression didn’t show the slightest surprise.

He obviously knew about this in advance.

Huo Sijiao ran up to Qiao Xi. Seeing the bandage wrapped around her hand, her eyes reddened.

Tears immediately fell!

She hadn’t gone to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic to watch the competition that day, but instead had a quarrel with Shen Xuanzhi. Hence, she stayed in the hotel to watch the live broadcast, never expecting such a thing to happen.

Her tears fell like large pearls, "Sister-in-law, how did you get hurt so badly by them? It must be very painful, I wish I could dismember them a thousand times!"

Qiao Xi quickly comforted her, "It’s okay, it’s already been taken care of. When did you arrive in the Imperial Capital, and why didn’t you inform us?"

Huo Sijiao sobbed, "I arrived a few days ago! It must have been Xiang Mingzhu’s doing. That night, I was wondering what she was doing at the Yunqi Hotel. She definitely bribed that Li Songwen!"

Her crying was heartbreaking; she couldn’t stop her tears no matter what.

"It’s all my fault! If I had followed her and checked, I could have discovered their conspiracy!"

"It’s not your fault, it’s their dirty minds."

Qiao Xi gently patted her back, "Stop crying, you don’t look good when you cry."

Sun Weimeng quickly took out a few tissues, disdainfully stuffing them into Huo Sijiao’s hand, "Not just that, when you cry, you look like Zhu Bajie! Wailing and all, particularly ugly."

"Sun Weimeng!"

Huo Sijiao, holding the tissues, furiously wiped her tears and glared at him.

Sun Weimeng glanced at her and mumbled a few words, then moved over to the side with the medicine grinder, continuing to grind the herbs.

He had just heard from Qiao Xi that they had enough for one application, but they would definitely need more for later dressing changes!

So, he had to prepare more medicine powder. The freshly ground herbs would be more effective.

This family cannot go on without Sun Weimeng!

The grinding resumed with a rustling sound.

Huo Sijiao sniffled and sat by Qiao Xi, offering warm concerns.

Qiao Xi held her hand and said, "I’ll have Xiaoyun prepare a guest room for you. Stay with us tonight."

Huo Sijiao quickly shook her head, "My luggage is all at the Yunqi Hotel. Staying in this small villa with so many people would be too crowded, it’s more convenient for me at the hotel."

She had her own selfish reasons.

Worried about her sister-in-law, she also couldn’t let go of Shen Xuanzhi.

Qiao Xi pressed her lips together with concern, "But the Imperial Capital is dangerous, those people are unscrupulous. I’m afraid they’ll harm you..."

"Don’t worry, Sister-in-law. This is a lawful society, I’ll be careful."

Qiao Xi frowned slightly, thinking Huo Sijiao might not have fully realized the true nature of the Lu Family and the Xiang Family. In their hearts, there’s no law, only interests.

Perhaps both Lu Yan and Xiang Ze are pawns, expendable at critical moments to take the blame.

Her gaze turned to Huo Xingzhou, hoping he would speak up to keep Huo Sijiao.

After all, Huo Sijiao was most afraid of her brother, and she usually listened to him!

But who would have thought!

Huo Xingzhou spoke indifferently, "Then you stay at the hotel, it’s indeed a bit crowded here."

Qiao Xi’s mouth fell slightly open, but she still didn’t voice her doubt.

Huo Xingzhou does everything for a reason.

To Huo Sijiao’s relief, she exhaled a sigh, "Thank you, brother. I’ll take good care of myself. Also, please don’t tell mom and dad. I lied to them, saying I was going overseas for a vacation."

If her parents found out she followed Shen Xuanzhi to the Imperial Capital, who knows what kind of trouble that would stir up.

She really couldn’t let go of the person who made her heart flutter for the first time.

"Mm."

Huo Xingzhou responded indifferently.

Receiving Huo Xingzhou’s acknowledgment, Huo Sijiao’s mood lifted significantly.

"Sister-in-law, I..."

She wanted to chat more with Qiao Xi, but Huo Xingzhou, with his arm around Qiao Xi’s shoulders, said, "Your sister-in-law is very tired. I’ll take her back to the room to rest. Dinner will be delivered to the room later."

Qiao Xi’s complexion was pale, with cold sweat on her forehead; she indeed looked exhausted.

Huo Sijiao dared not say more, only adding, "Sister-in-law, take proper rest. I’ll come to see you tomorrow."

"Mm, Jiaojiao, be careful on your way. Let Old Chen take you to the hotel."

"Sure thing, sister-in-law. Don’t worry about me. After all, I’m actually a year older than you."

Qiao Xi pursed her lips and smiled at her, but was lifted horizontally by Huo Xingzhou.

He was very careful to avoid her right hand and carried her towards the staircase.

He didn’t say anything else.

Those rosy lips were tightly pursed, his gaze deep and tranquil.

Qiao Xi looked at his superior side profile and momentarily forgot her pain.

She was carried by Huo Xingzhou to the master bedroom’s grand bed, and the man turned on all the lights.

The room was brightly lit.

He gently placed a cushion for her and covered her with a silk duvet.

Half-reclining on the bed, Qiao Xi spoke up, "I’m not a porcelain doll. It’s just a hurt hand; I can still move around. We just left like that, without talking much with Jiaojiao."

Huo Xingzhou poured her a cup of warm water, then said, "She could talk till dawn without knowing any limits. There’ll be plenty of time for you two to chat in the future."

Qiao Xi tugged at the hem of his clothes and asked, "Why are you letting Jiaojiao stay outside? It’s very dangerous out there. Many people know she’s your sister; it’s hard to ensure they won’t have bad intentions."

Qiao Xi was still worried that Huo Sijiao might be exploited by those people.

Huo Xingzhou handed her the warm water to drink and then said, "I have already sent people to protect her. As long as her life is not under threat, that’s good enough. As for the rest, it’s time for her to experience the cold realities of life."

"What kind of brother does that?"

Qiao Xi complained in a soft voice.

The corner of Huo Xingzhou’s mouth twitched, "She followed Shen Xuanzhi here. The Huo Family’s young lady chasing after a man is bound to hurt herself eventually. This sort of thing can’t be persuaded against; she has to lose hope on her own."

"How do you know Shen Xuanzhi isn’t a good match?"

"I’m a man, just like him. I know what he’s thinking."

Shen Xuanzhi was proud and aloof, yet harbored a sense of inferiority deep inside. He always longed for the presence of a bright little sun like Jiaojiao, but feared being burnt by such brightness.

A person who has lived in the shadow of hatred for over twenty years, upon suddenly encountering a dazzling sun, his first instinct is to shut his eyes.

Not to bask in the morning light!

Huo Xingzhou reached out and gently pinched her nose tip, "Compared to Shen Xuanzhi, there’s a better option out there. But I won’t interfere with her feelings. Let’s see what fate decides."

"Who’s the better option?" asked Qiao Xi.

The corner of Huo Xingzhou’s lips curled, "You’ll find out in time."

Qiao Xi pouted slightly in discontent, her thoughts drifting to another question.

She raised her eyes to look at him and asked.