Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 537: She Sabotaged Lu Yingxue

Chapter 537: Chapter 537: She Sabotaged Lu Yingxue

"Cousin, do you still remember how we used to sleep together as children? Uncle was so strict with us, we would often cry together in each other’s arms. Gradually crying ourselves to sleep, we’d continue to learn acupuncture the next day. So many years have passed by just like that..."

Tears brimmed in Xiang Mingzhu’s eyes, "I really miss our childhood. None of the deceit and cunning we face after growing up, none of the struggles for power. Everything seemed so beautiful... How wonderful it would be if we didn’t have to grow up."

Her words struck a very soft spot in Lu Yingxue’s heart.

She had been raised as the heir to the Lu Family, with her father holding even higher expectations for her.

She had to be flawless in every way, she had to be well-known throughout the Imperial Capital and the entire country, she wanted to be the female Hua Tuo of her time!

She aimed to take control of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association and make a name for herself in the history of Chinese medicine.

To become an unshakeable presence!

A hint of emotion surfaced in Lu Yingxue’s eyes: "Since you were born into a major family, you must understand the responsibilities you carry. Mingzhu, now is not the time for you to be willful. After the acupuncture competition, things will get better for us!"

Xiang Mingzhu nodded: "Cousin, can I still sleep with you? The Xiang Family is so empty, and I’m a bit scared. After tonight, I will be stronger, and we will make our families even greater! Let’s make the Lu Family rule the Chinese Medicine Community!"

Lu Yingxue glanced at her and said, "I’ll get the servants to prepare a room for you, stay here."

Now that Xiang Mingzhu had given in and clearly understood that the Xiang Family couldn’t do without the Lu Family,

She decided to throw her a bone.

"Thank you, Cousin."

Xiang Mingzhu looked at her happily.

Yet in her heart, she was thinking about Zhong Yi.

Once she won the top honor at the acupuncture competition, she would be able to marry Zhong Yi! Then, the Xiang Family would be able to overcome its difficulties, and her father would certainly be happy!

Although the Xiang Family and the Lu Family were as close as one, there was still a difference between a biological daughter and someone from another family.

Why must it always be said that the Xiang Family relies on the Lu Family? Why couldn’t it be the Lu Family depending on the Xiang Family?

Xiang Mingzhu made a secret resolve!

She would have Lu Yingxue treat her with respect too, to enjoy the feeling of being catered to!

She was fed up with being looked down at for over twenty years!

Tomorrow will be the day she turns her fate around!

...

The following day.

The final round of the grand Traditional Chinese Medicine event.

The most mysterious venue of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic opened, accommodating only a thousand people.

The audience had significantly reduced!

The venue was also very quiet.

The Traditional Chinese Medicine Association also selected the media for the live broadcast, only major television stations, ensuring there would be no false or exaggerated reports.

This lent an air of mystery to the third round’s exam questions, making them seem even more challenging.

Shortly before ten o’clock, the audience took their seats in utter silence.

The nine contestants for the last round had all arrived, except for one.

The audience whispered among themselves.

"She’s running a high fever, probably won’t make it."

"Better to stay home than to be humiliated here. If she loses, the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association will demand immediate punishment, how could she escape it?"

"That apprentice of the National Doctor is quite a pity. With her excellent performance in the last round, I really wanted to see her strength if she wasn’t injured."

"Lu Yingxue is far more reliable! After all, she has been practicing medicine longer than her, and now with an arm burn and high fever, there’s no chance of a comparison! Sometimes, it all comes down to luck."

No matter how skilled, bad luck makes it all useless!

Shen Xuanzhi stood inside the arena, scanning the crowd and catching sight of the flamboyant Huo Sijiao.

She was too conspicuous.

Among the crowd, she was radiant and enchanting.

Those eyes of hers seemed to shine, smiling at him.

Shen Xuanzhi looked away, only thinking about how close she and Qiao Xi were. If Huo Sijiao was present, Qiao Xi couldn’t possibly be absent.

But the large clock hanging on the wall showed it was nearly fifty-five past nine.

There were only five minutes left until the third round began!

Arriving late would be the same as giving up!

"Shen Xuanzhi."

Xiang Mingzhu, in a simple yet elegant long dress and a prominent South Sea pearl necklace, had her hair done exquisitely, as if she was here for a fashion show rather than a competition.

She had told Lu Yingxue early this morning that if she couldn’t win against her cousin today, she might as well treat the competition as her runway.

This had made Lu Yingxue even more reassured about her.

At this moment, Xiang Mingzhu looked at Shen Xuanzhi with a mocking scoff: "You’re not waiting for Qiao Xi, are you? Stop waiting, she’s not going to show up. If I were her, knowing I’m bound to lose, there’s no way I’d appear. If she loses, no one will pity her; it would just be inviting humiliation."

Shen Xuanzhi glanced at her, not taking her words to heart.

"Shen Xuanzhi, you and Qiao Xi can’t win today. The Sparrow Pecking Technique of the Shen Family has already been thoroughly researched by my uncle; even I can perform it to eighty percent accuracy. You’re not deluding yourself into thinking you can win the top honor, are you?"

Xiang Mingzhu was particularly obnoxious today, perhaps she’s gotten too cocky.

Shen Xuanzhi’s expression turned cold as he said in a low voice, "The ones least qualified to mention the Shen Family’s Sparrow Pecking Technique are you people. When it comes to shamelessness, no one can compare to the Lu Family."

"Shen Xuanzhi, what nonsense are you spouting?"

Xiang Mingzhu glared at him with a cold face.

Shen Xuanzhi turned his head away coldly, ignoring her.

Wasn’t his father’s death connected to the Sparrow Pecking Technique?

How many of Lu’s Ghost Gate Thirteen Needles were original creations, and how many incorporated the essence of other families’ techniques?

Only Lu Bannong knew the truth.

Truly a despicable and hypocritical villain.

Xiang Mingzhu snorted arrogantly and raised her head proudly.

She pursed her lips as she looked at Lu Yingxue next to her, noticing Lu Yingxue’s gaze was on Zhong Yi sitting in the front row of the VIP seats.

Xiang Mingzhu felt even more uncomfortable.

But thinking about what she did to Lu Yingxue this morning, she felt somewhat relieved.

Zhong Yi loved her, and his interaction with Lu Yingxue was nothing but a show.

Once she won today, she would enjoy the shocked expressions of everyone!

Xiang Mingzhu moved closer to Lu Yingxue with a somewhat mocking tone and asked, "Cousin, do you think Young Master Zhong is here especially to watch your competition?"

Lu Yingxue smiled modestly: "Why not? Last time, the old master said we would get engaged after the acupuncture competition."

Xiang Mingzhu’s smile was very forced: "Then I congratulate you in advance, Cousin. I hope you can win the top honor."

Her gaze lingered on Lu Yingxue, filled with meaning.

Calculating the time, it should be taking effect soon enough.

The man that Lu Yingxue wanted to marry, she wanted as well!

There could only be one Young Madam Zhong!

And that would be her, Xiang Mingzhu!

Lu Yingxue didn’t take her expression too seriously, instead focusing her gaze on the clock hanging high on the white wall.

Time was ticking away.

The minute hand had reached 59.

Qiao Xi probably wouldn’t be able to make it.

Originally, she didn’t want to harm Qiao Xi any further, but her father had insisted on ensuring a definite victory.

So, they had sent something to mess with Qiao Xi’s concentration, unsure if she, in her "feverish" state, had seen their new message.

The corners of Lu Yingxue’s lips curved more pronouncedly; what a non-challenging competition this was.

Suddenly.

A commotion broke out among the audience seats.

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