Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 531 Qiao Xi’s Fever Doesn’t Subside

Chapter 531: Chapter 531 Qiao Xi’s Fever Doesn’t Subside

Qiao Xi has a fever!

A high fever approaching forty degrees, she remains unconscious.

Huo Xingzhou called the doctor over for a consultation, only mentioning that it was caused by recent emotional fluctuations combined with the burn on her arm, and he prescribed some antipyretics. Still fearing that the fever might not subside, he had an IV drip administered.

"Observation is needed to see if the fever can be reduced by the afternoon. There are many reasons for a fever, it could also be due to excessive shock, and there is also the possibility that the toxin from the herbal medicine she came into contact with when she got burned yesterday has penetrated her skin and the heat toxin has not dissipated."

The doctor in the white coat put Qiao Xi on an IV drip, speaking softly.

"If the fever doesn’t subside by the afternoon, I suggest taking her to the hospital for a full-body checkup."

"Ok."

Huo Xingzhou’s face was cold.

"Xiaoyun, escort the doctor downstairs."

"Yes, Young Master."

Xiaoyun didn’t dare to say much, and directly escorted the doctor downstairs.

Sun Weimeng paced around the bedside, looking somewhat anxious.

"Qiao Xi has a fever. How is she going to participate in the competition tomorrow? The intervals between previous rounds have always been three days, but this time it was moved up unexpectedly. They say it’s to consider the accommodation expense for out-of-town audiences, but I feel it’s a conspiracy against Qiao Xi. They are stopping at nothing to make her lose the competition!"

I hate that this isn’t Haicheng!

Otherwise, I might have been able to help.

Unfortunately, to these people in the Imperial Capital, the face of Young Master Sun counts for nothing!

"Huo Xingzhou, do you have any solutions? She can’t lose the competition. If she does, she won’t be able to practice medicine for life, and Qiao Xi will suffer for a lifetime!"

Practicing medicine is her lifelong dream!

Huo Xingzhou was engulfed by a chill, watching Qiao Xi lying on the bed, her face flushed with fever, his heart filled with endless rage.

"Huo Xingzhou, have you run out of solutions, too?"

Sun Weimeng’s face fell, and Old Chen patted his shoulder.

"Old Chen!" Sun Weimeng suddenly turned to him and said, "How about we bring some bodyguards and give the Xiang and Lu Families a beating to vent our anger? I feel so stifled! If I can’t get this anger out, I won’t be able to sleep tonight!"

"Young Master Sun, it’s illegal to hit people. Calm down, the young master surely has a plan. Besides, what if the Young Madam’s fever subsides this afternoon?"

What if?

That’s uncertain.

But what if her fever doesn’t go down? What if she can’t get up tomorrow? Won’t that mean she’s lost?

Huo Xingzhou closed his eyes, and when he reopened them, the sharpness within them was palpable.

"Sun Weimeng, go find out about Huang Bingyi’s whereabouts right now, check if he is at the Zhong Family’s or if he has gone out."

"Okay. But what does this have to do with Qiao Xi..."

"Just go and do it."

Huo Xingzhou’s tone was cold, and Sun Weimeng obediently nodded and ran out.

"Old Chen."

"Young Master, what are your orders?"

"Take some bodyguards and check on the Li Family’s situation. You mentioned feeling watched last time. After searching around the villa and finding nothing unusual, go and check the Li Family old estate."

Old Chen’s expression became serious: "Alright, I’ll go right away."

Logically speaking, the Li Family has no motive.

But there is a mad woman in the Li Family, and she covets our young master, who knows what she would do.

"Young Master, about the doctor just now? Do we need to protect him, keep him in the villa non-stop for the next few days?" That doctor was invited from the Imperial Capital General Hospital, with a good reputation but unclear background.

Huo Xingzhou’s eyes darkened: "No need, let him go back to the hospital. Also, no need to continue watching him..."

That means, let whoever wants to snoop for information do it.

Whether the doctor’s mouth is tight or not doesn’t matter.

"Yes."

Old Chen responded and silently left the master bedroom.

The master bedroom quieted down a lot.

Huo Xingzhou poured a cup of warm water, gently wiping Qiao Xi’s cracked lips with a moistened cotton swab, hoping to ease her discomfort. The back of his hand, cool and soothing, rested on her forehead.

Qiao Xi, with her eyes closed, instinctively sought out this coolness.

She grabbed his wrist, her dream-filled mutterings unceasing.

"Huo Xingzhou!"

"Don’t go..."

Huo Xingzhou said in a low voice, "I won’t go."

He didn’t know what scenario she was dreaming of, but given her intense reaction, it might be a dangerous situation.

He clasped her hand with his own, his tone especially gentle and careful, "I’m not going anywhere, I’m right here with you. Don’t be afraid..."

Qiao Xi started to struggle, crying out in her dream.

Her chest heaved, starting to sob.

Tears kept spilling from the corners of her eyes, her sniffling made her look quite pitiable.

Yet she didn’t wake up at all.

A flicker of heartache passed through Huo Xingzhou’s eyes as he reached out to wipe her tears, careful not to make too much noise to awaken her.

He heard from the elders that people trapped in nightmares shouldn’t be abruptly woken up.

But what exactly did she dream about to be so heartbroken?

"Don’t cry, Qiao Xi, I will always be by your side. Don’t cry..."

Huo Xingzhou gently soothed her.

After a while, Qiao Xi gradually calmed down.

Her breathing became slow and steady, as if she had fallen asleep.

Only then did Huo Xingzhou breathe a sigh of relief.

His gaze slowly shifted to the large floor-to-ceiling window outside, the curtains blocking the sunlight.

It was only after arriving in the Imperial Capital that he realized there were so many things beyond his control.

He wasn’t omnipotent!

But there was still a long way to go, he and they had time to spare!

...

In the villa’s living room.

Old Chen had two bodyguards patrol around the villa, but they found nothing unusual. After leaving the villa, he still felt that sensation of being watched.

Old Chen used to be a mercenary, and had that life-saving intuition!

The feeling of being targeted!

Looming like a shadow!

He was certain someone was surveilling the villa.

Thinking it over, he found a hiding spot and took the binoculars from the villa to take a closer look.

Not knowing is one thing.

But upon looking, he really did notice something suspicious.

The saying "minor demons are troublesome" really held true; sometimes small figures are easily overlooked, but their destructive power can be enormous.

Old Chen immediately took two bodyguards with him to the old Li Family residence.

The two families were less than a kilometer apart, and they arrived quickly.

Old Madam Li was somewhat surprised when she heard that guests from the Huo Family were visiting. Ever since Li Nianqi had revealed those shameless intentions, the Huo Family and theirs had all but cut ties.

Even the relationship between the Liu Family and the Li Family had cooled considerably.

The Imperial Capital jewelry store owned by their family was also subsequently taken back, and although Old Madam Li felt it was a pity, she was quite relieved.

At least she had not done anything to weigh on her conscience in her life.

Only, she still felt a bit guilty inside.

She put down her teacup and told the servant, "Please invite them in."

"Yes."

Old Chen was quickly welcomed in as an honored guest.

Old Madam Li noticed that Huo Xingzhou and Qiao Xi were not behind him, just two bodyguards with an imposing presence.

For a moment, she couldn’t grasp what their visit meant.

"May I ask... what is the purpose of your visit?"

Old Madam Li patiently inquired.

Old Chen didn’t bother with the usual pleasantries and said, "Old Madam Li, I am here on our Young Master’s orders to see what Miss Li has been up to lately."