Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 536: You Will Soon Be Young Madam Zhong

Chapter 536: Chapter 536: You Will Soon Be Young Madam Zhong

Midnight.

The Lu Family residence in the Banshan Qiushui Villa Area of the Imperial Capital.

In the somber part of the garden.

Lu Yan sat in the wheelchair, making one call after another, orchestrating every despicable trick. Hearing footsteps behind him, he turned around to find Lu Yingxue approaching gracefully under the moonlight.

"Cousin."

He called out gently.

"Aren’t you asleep yet?" Lu Yingxue, wrapping a thin coat around her, stood before him and asked.

A sly and malicious smile spread across Lu Yan’s face: "Cousin, Qiao Xi is finished! I confirmed with the doctor who made a house call, her fever has spiked to forty degrees and it won’t go down. Looks like she’s in a dire situation. Who would have thought Li Songwen blunderingly did the right thing – the decoction he prepared actually contained poisonous ingredients."

"The Huo Family refuses to go to the hospital, and seeking medical help at home must mean they want to prevent news from leaking. Thankfully, I took advantage of that fool Li Nianqi to gather specific information. I intercepted that doctor halfway, and now the news of Qiao Xi’s high fever and her withdrawal from the competition is spreading everywhere."

Lu Yan felt like he was getting his revenge.

But Lu Yingxue didn’t let her guard down so easily: "Until the very last moment, never underestimate your opponent. If Qiao Xi wins under these circumstances, no one will be able to overshadow her!"

Lu Yan scoffed: "She could win? I’d eat my hat if that happens."

He knew well his cousin Lu Yingxue’s talent and effort; she had received praises from many senior figures in the Imperial Capital.

They said it would be an honor to take her as an apprentice!

"Cousin, you are sure to win with flying colors! Let those who dare to challenge your position open their eyes wide and see just how outstanding you are! I cannot wait to see Qiao Xi’s punished expression, justifying the loss of my right leg!"

He had even sold his beloved heavy motorcycle!

Now just a glance would enrage him, reminding him of the humiliation that night!

"Lu Yan, this time not only can Qiao Xi not afford to lose, I cannot afford to lose either." Lu Yingxue looked at him seriously, "If I lose, people will think I’m inferior to Qiao Xi. Some may even doubt whether my father’s medical skills are inferior to Cheng Han... My father reached his current position because Cheng Han retired."

Her pressure was immense.

Therefore, she resorted to maneuvering to ensure her victory.

"Cheng Han is not as good as Uncle! Neither is Qiao Xi better than you, cousin, don’t worry. You and Xiang Mingzhu have known tomorrow’s examination topic for a while now, haven’t you? For others, it’s a closed-book exam, but for you, it’s open-book."

A slight smile appeared at the corners of Lu Yingxue’s mouth.

Indeed.

The topic for the third round was proposed by a venerable senior, and her father did nothing.

He only came back and hinted at them, awaiting this day after a decade of plotting.

It was time for her to defend her title!

"Cousin, after the celebration, it will be your engagement party with Young Master Zhong. Although the Zhong Family hasn’t publicly announced that Young Master Zhong is the next heir, I believe it’s a done deal. Zhong Lingxiao can’t bear children and isn’t especially liked by the old patriarch."

Lu Yan thought about the Lu Family’s impending rise and felt a surge of joy.

"Cousin, soon you will be Young Madam Zhong! Then in the entire Imperial Capital, who could compare to you? Guan Jingtan of Guan Family isn’t fit to hold your shoes, how could you and her be considered the twin beauties of the Imperial Capital."

Lu Yingxue clearly liked his flattery very much.

Convinced she will reap the rewards in both love and career.

But she said: "Guan Jingtan is indeed beautiful."

Lu Yan snickered: "She’s only got her looks. Supposedly raised in a strict family, but in reality, she’s rigid and dull. She’d better keep herself pure. If someone cheap gets a hold of her, they could take the opportunity to get hold of Guan Family’s fortune."

Who wouldn’t want a piece of the Guan Family’s wealth?

The smile on Lu Yingxue’s lips faded slightly; Zhong Yi had also mentioned Guan Jingtan before.

We need to get engaged as soon as possible!

"Cousin!"

Xiang Mingzhu’s calling voice came from the villa.

"Cousin, where are you?"

Upon hearing this voice, Lu Yan said with disgust, "What is she doing here so late?"

"There must be something important. I’ll go check it out. Cousin, you should rest early too. Perhaps in my lifetime, my medical skills will improve enough to heal your leg."

Lu Yingxue soothed him a few words and then headed towards the villa.

The villas in Banshan Qiushui are all very luxurious, places beyond the reach of ordinary people in their lifetime. The Lu Family and the Xiang Family are also relatively close, so Xiang Mingzhu’s sudden visits are common.

Lu Yingxue didn’t suspect anything.

Especially since it was the eve of the Acupuncture Competition, there was nothing more normal than this.

"Cousin!"

With a bright and lovely face, Xiang Mingzhu jogged over to Lu Yingxue and affectionately grabbed her hand.

Lu Yingxue calmly withdrew her hand and sat down on the sofa to ask, "Why have you come over?"

"I couldn’t sleep, thinking about the competition tomorrow. It could affect the standing of our two families in the Imperial Capital, and I just couldn’t sleep," Xiang Mingzhu said sincerely as she sat down on the sofa beside her, tears rimming her eyes.

"Cousin, my father has been angered into the hospital. The doctor said there were symptoms of a pre-stroke, and a few more incidents like this would be disastrous. My eldest brother is stubborn and inflexible, only follows father’s orders. My second brother has lost all dignity because of his streaking stunt... And my third brother, let’s not even mention him, he’s still in prison and hasn’t been released."

Xiang Mingzhu bowed her head and cried, "Our Xiang Family has been brought to this state by Huo Xingzhou and Qiao Xi, I feel... such hatred in my heart!"

Lu Yingxue poured her a glass of water and gently said, "Your father’s health will improve, and if your mother could come back to the country, you’d have more support."

"My mom? She won’t care about us, because of what happened over twenty years ago with Cheng... never mind, let’s drop it."

Xiang Mingzhu wiped her tears, her crying pitiful and wistful, "Cousin, I came to sincerely apologize. I was wrong about the second round. I should’ve personally made sure Qiao Xi was eliminated..."

"Cousin, whatever you need me to do in the third round, I’ll do. As long as Qiao Xi loses the competition, I’m willing to do anything!"

Xiang Mingzhu looked at her with determination in her eyes, her hands falling by her side and clenching into fists, a hint of guilt in her heart fearing that Lu Yingxue wouldn’t believe in her loyalty.

Lu Yingxue, with an elegant demeanor and an ethereal grace as though untainted by the mortal world, said, "I don’t really need you to do anything, I’m confident I can win."

Lu Yingxue had real strength.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have outshone so many more experienced competitors to take the crown ten years ago!

Even though that victory had been mixed with some intrigue, it was still not to be underestimated.

"Cousin, you are impressive. I’m not as talented, I got to the end by luck and will serve to highlight your brilliance in the end."

"Mingzhu..."

Lu Yingxue’s eyes rippled with emotion, her expression indescribable, "You’ve worked so hard this year, I thought you were going to contend with me for the championship. But your Acupuncture Technique is still lacking, making it to the third round hasn’t disgraced your father’s reputation."

"How could I possibly compete with you, cousin! I’m looking forward to your and Young Master Zhong’s wedding. Once the Lu Family is well, our Xiang Family will get better too! Then, two of the Four Great Families will have our slots... how glorious! I, Xiang Mingzhu, would also be able to walk with head held high in the Imperial Capital."

Xiang Mingzhu masked her unease, paying lip service with niceties.

She and Lu Yingxue had grown up together, and she had somewhat figured out her temperament.

I must put her more at ease!

Then find an opportunity!

A dark glint flickered in the depths of Xiang Mingzhu’s eyes as she looked up pleasingly at Lu Yingxue and spoke.

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