Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 551: Don’t Rush

Chapter 551: Chapter 551: Don’t Rush

Lu Yingxue’s eyes were filled with affection, gazing at him with anticipation.

Previously, when she took care of the seriously injured Zhong Yi, it was always in a special treatment room, and she had never entered his bedroom.

As a fiancée, it seemed normal for her to make such a request.

Zhong Yi glanced at her indifferently and said, "Alright."

He led the way.

Lu Yingxue followed, and behind them, the voices of Lu Bannong and Old Master Zhong teasing them for their great affection could be heard.

The Zhong Family’s old mansion was magnificent and splendid, and in every detail, one could see the depth of this family’s heritage, far surpassing that of the Lu Family, which rose recently through Lu Bannong’s medical skills.

Every time Lu Yingxue came here, she was captivated by the meticulousness of the Zhong family, and she aspired to become the lady of this house.

She ascended the stairs step by step.

Passing a corridor with vintage Italian wall lamps, they stopped in front of a room door.

Zhong Yi paused for a moment before pushing the door open and walking in.

"Feel free to sit."

His politeness carried a hint of unrestraint.

Lu Yingxue took in the entire layout of the room, which was very elegant and tasteful.

It was styled in a simple gray and white color scheme, yet with detailing like the carpet and table lamp using velvet materials, it brought a touch of healing, softening the overall cool tone of the room’s color scheme.

The several paintings on the wall were from relatively famous artists featuring some niche works.

Lu Yingxue could only roughly recognize them.

After looking around, she finally spoke, "Ayi, I believe you about the Golden Needle, and I also believe you about the medicine factory. I will also choose to believe what Mingzhu said today."

It wasn’t without doubts, but rather, she chose to believe for the sake of interests.

"You really want to get engaged to me, right?"

Lu Yingxue stepped forward, stretching out her arms to slowly embrace him from behind.

Her cheek pressed against his back, feeling the energy housed within his body and that faint, cool fragrance of aquatic plants that was heartwarming.

She had a three-tenths affection for Zhong Yi, but seven-tenths because he was very likely to become the next ruler of the Zhong Family!

Zhong Yi pried her hands apart, turned around to look at her, and said, "The Old Master is indeed pushing for it, but you don’t have to rush. Some things, let’s talk about them later."

Lu Yingxue choked, and the ambiguous atmosphere dissipated instantly.

"I didn’t mean that."

Zhong Yi’s words made it sound like she was too eager, causing Lu Yingxue to feel a bit annoyed inside.

"Is that so? Then I misunderstood. I haven’t had good rest these days, feeling somewhat fatigued," Zhong Yi said indifferently.

This sounded like he was seeing her off.

Lu Yingxue was clever and immediately understood.

"Then we’ll talk more next time we meet, you get some good rest." Lu Yingxue paused before asking, "Last time I hoped you would speak well of me in front of Old Master Huang and plead for him to give me a chance to be his apprentice. Ayi, did you really do it?"

Her tone mixed with doubt.

Before Zhong Yi could answer, she continued, "I thought it over carefully, and it seems in the end, it’s always Qiao Xi who benefits. If Old Master Huang could take one disciple, he could also take two. Ayi, remember that we are going to be husband and wife in the future."

After finishing her words, Lu Yingxue turned around and left the room.

Zhong Yi slowly turned around, his gaze resting on the corridor.

Lu Yingxue was indeed more challenging to handle than Xiang Mingzhu.

He hoped her recent words were merely spoken without intent, rather than a sign of suspicion towards Qiao Xi.

...

Half an hour later.

The Lu father and daughter walked out of the Zhong Family’s old mansion, and Lu Bannong’s cheerful face instantly changed.

He pulled a serious face and said coldly, "About Mingzhu’s matter, send two more people to investigate. How could the Zhong Family’s Dragon and Phoenix Happiness Pendant just get lost like that!"

Lu Bannong was just putting on an appearance at the Zhong Family.

But doubts still lingered in his heart.

When it comes to scheming, how could Xiang Mingzhu ever outplay Zhong Yi.

"Father, do you also feel that there is something strange about this matter?" Lu Yingxue’s pretty face turned cold, "Even if Xiang Mingzhu is foolish, she wouldn’t demean herself by coming here. Her affection for Zhong Yi is genuine, and perhaps what she said is also true."

Lu Bannong warned her, "I want you to investigate, not to stir up trouble. We want to understand Zhong Yi’s attitude, and his motives behind these actions. It’s enough if we understand, after all, you are going to marry him."

He wanted to know which of Zhong Yi’s words were true and which were false.

If any clue is discovered, Lu Bannong would delve deep into Zhong Yi’s motives.

Why wouldn’t he want the Lu Family to win the first place in the trial needle competition, when it’s obviously beneficial for him to secure his position as the heir?

There must be deeper reasons!

Lu Yingxue took a deep breath, "If Zhong Yi really deceived us, that means he carries a huge secret. If we can control this secret, perhaps our Lu Family could control Zhong Family’s heir!"

By then, there would be nothing to fear in the Imperial Capital for the Lu Family!

She had a vague direction, and she’d know once she finished investigating!

"Yingxue, you’ve always been smart. This time, don’t disappoint me."

"What about Mingzhu? The Huo Family wants to sue her for intentional injury, and the media at the competition site is overwhelming with scandals. Xiang Mingzhu is already useless to us."

The Lu Family treats people who are of no value as trash, easily discarded.

Lu Bannong frowned with disgust: "Leave it to the Xiang Family to worry about."

A person coveting her cousin-in-law isn’t worth his effort!

"Fine, but I think Mingzhu still has some utility value."

Lu Yingxue said softly.

"Father, we should also handle those online rumors properly. They should know that I didn’t win the competition not because I was less skilled. It’s because Xiang Mingzhu was jealous of me and drugged me. Her bad reputation tarnished even further is no harm."

Lu Bannong nodded approvingly: "You’ve thought it through thoroughly. As a victim, you will receive more sympathy and pity. Tomorrow, I will arrange another interview for you."

"Remember to publicize the news about your and Zhong Yi’s engagement!"

If the Xiang Family can be saved, save them!

If they can’t be saved, then they must be abandoned!

...

The moonlight was hazy.

The night was deep.

The trial needle competition was completely concluded.

Online news was boiling, the forums were all about the trial needle competition, Qiao Xi’s origin and her experiences were thoroughly excavated.

"Grew up in the countryside, turned out to be the true lost daughter of the Liu Family for over twenty years! What a dramatic life!"

"The disciple of National Doctor Cheng Han, truly lives up to his name!"

"She’s still so young, she’s bound to have a promising future! I wonder where Doctor Qiao will hold consultations, it’s said that the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association arranges free medical care by doctors every month. Looks like it’s her turn next month as the new champion!"

"Lu Yingxue isn’t bad either!"

"Right, our Imperial Capital’s female Hua Tuo has been treating us voluntarily for so many years, her medical skills are well-known!"

"Lu Yingxue must be very sad, she almost won the championship again."

"Xiang Mingzhu, rot in jail!"

"Xiang Mingzhu, get out of the Chinese Medicine Community, don’t disgrace this sacred profession!"

Meanwhile.

In the dining room of the Huo Mansion, delicious food and wine, everyone gathered together.

Sun Weimeng read these online comments aloud from his mobile phone.

Huo Xingzhou, sitting beside him, almost received a spatter of saliva and coldly stuffed a napkin into his mouth.

Sun Weimeng "ptui ptui" spat twice, then set down his phone and ceased his clamor.

But those eyes kept rolling, and catching a glimpse of an unfamiliar face across the table, he had another bad idea.

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