Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 745: Lu Yingxue Brings Humiliation Upon Herself

Chapter 745: Chapter 745: Lu Yingxue Brings Humiliation Upon Herself

Zhao Chang finally called!

Lu Bannong and his daughter felt their hearts lift, their tense minds finally relaxing.

Zhao Chang!

After worrying all day, they were determined to give him a good scolding once they answered.

Lu Bannong picked up the phone and immediately vented his frustration: "Zhao Chang! I’ve been calling you all day, where the hell have you been! Do you know how desperately we need medicinal herbs now? Don’t forget the ten-year supply agreement."

"Mr. Lu, our boss... our boss has been arrested!"

The caller was just Zhao Chang’s assistant, using Zhao Chang’s phone to seek help from connections.

"Mr. Lu, please find a way to save our boss! He was caught smuggling, and the police won’t let him see anyone." The assistant was very anxious, as most people from the plantation had been arrested.

He was merely Zhao Chang’s minor follower and knew little; thus, the police hadn’t arrested him.

"What?"

Lu Bannong’s face turned livid, "Zhao Chang was arrested? Can the herbs still be shipped to the Imperial Capital?"

"Oh Mr. Lu, the factory is a complete mess now! Who has the time to transport herbs to you, the plantation has been sealed!"

The assistant cried, "Mr. Lu, you are our boss’s friend. Is there any way to save him?"

Lu Bannong felt a buzzing in his head, his anger reaching a boiling point.

He fainted on the spot!

With a bang, the phone dropped to the ground.

"Father!"

Lu Yingxue panicked at the sight, quickly checking his pulse and discovering it was due to anger.

She took out a long needle and inserted it into his philtrum, and Lu Bannong slowly came to but was too weak to speak from rage.

"Someone! Quickly help my father to the rest room."

Several apprentices carefully took Lu Bannong away.

With the backbone gone, Lu Yingxue grew even more restless. Tomorrow’s herbs were still undecided, her father was ill from anger, and she had no clue what to do.

What to do!

Really open a window?

Can we say the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hall has run out of herbs?

Is she not slapping her own face? Lu Yingxue wished she could go back to day one and swallow the words she had spoken!

Blame this mouth of hers for saying the herbs were plentiful and rejecting no one!

Lu Yingxue picked up her phone, yet none of the herbal connections responded.

She saw Zhong Yi’s received call in her log, recalling that Zhong Yi managed to provide three tons of processed herbs, so... does he have other goods?

If purchased at high prices, it’s worth it to handle the situation for now.

Lu Yingxue held back and called Zhong Yi.

Unfortunately, the one who answered was Wan Jiang.

Wan Jiang courteously disclosed the information: "Miss Lu, if you want herbs now, it’s best to contact the Huo Family. The Southwest Zhao Family Plantation has been taken over by young Master Xu and recorded under Miss Qiao’s name. The Zhao Family’s trouble was also aided by the Liu Family."

"Miss Lu, you may not receive other herbs in the short term, so try your luck with the Huo Family. They’re in the Imperial Capital, probably with a stockpile of herbs. Our Young Master Zhong’s herbs are sourced from there too."

The call ended.

Lu Yingxue’s chest heaved, nostrils flaring.

Qiao Xi!

It’s traps they’ve set!

Now we have to turn to the Huo Family!

She knew it was a trap, but she had no other options.

"Someone, prepare a car for me." Lu Yingxue shouted angrily, "Quickly."

...

Huo Mansion was brightly lit.

It was dinner time, and the aroma of food filled the air.

Qiao Xi picked up light dishes, sitting at the dining table with Huo Xingzhou, enjoying a rare moment of leisure. Everyone else was out, making the atmosphere warm.

Huo Xingzhou ladled a bowl of fresh mushroom soup for her, gently blowing on it.

"Chicken soup is too greasy, try this."

"Okay."

Qiao Xi sipped it and indeed found the taste pleasant.

And it didn’t make her feel nauseous, as her pregnancy nausea was severe.

Recently, she noticed Huo Xingzhou paid great attention, nearly down to the smallest detail. Moreover, the man kept glancing at her belly, seemingly able to find something out.

"Eat more; we still have to see an unexpected guest later."

Huo Xingzhou said calmly.

"I know."

She was already aware of the Southwest Plantation issue.

Only didn’t expect Liu Family and Xu Yunye to register all plantations in her name, and he managed them on her behalf.

It’s truly... an immense favor!

But Qiao Xi had no time to be concerned about it, needing first to handle the Imperial Capital issues and then plan ahead.

Lu Family overreached their appetite, leading them to a stir-up. They must secure the herbs for tomorrow’s free clinic, or they won’t be able to get off the stage.

Qiao Xi drank several mouthfuls of soup, her stomach half full.

"Young Master, Young Madam!" Xiaoyun quickly approached the dining room and said, "Guests are here outside, saying they want to meet the Young Madam."

Qiao Xi and Huo Xingzhou exchanged a glance.

They arrived so quickly!

With graceful movements, Huo Xingzhou said calmly, "Let her wait." He offered Qiao Xi another piece of vegetable, "Eat more vegetables, balanced nutrition. Eat slowly, not in a rush."

Qiao Xi nodded, eating methodically.

Xiaoyun, following his instructions, went out of the dining room.

She poured a cup of tea on the coffee table and said, "Miss Lu, please have some tea. Our Young Master and Young Madam are having dinner; please wait a moment."

Lu Yingxue’s expression was inscrutable, nodding.

Yet who would have thought the wait would be over an hour; who takes so long for dinner!

Obviously giving her a show of strength!

Lu Yingxue was angry but dared not show it.

Only when her patience nearly ran dry did Qiao Xi and Huo Xingzhou arrive leisurely.

"Miss Qiao."

Unlike the pride and ridicule of previous days, Lu Yingxue showed much more courtesy before Qiao Xi.

After all, she’s the one with requests!

She couldn’t have imagined having to bow to Qiao Xi now!

"Miss Lu is quite a rare guest." Qiao Xi sat on the sofa, looking at Lu Yingxue with a smile. Huo Xingzhou stood by her side, the imposing presence causing some unease.

He seemed to be there just to maintain order.

Lu Yingxue went straight to the point: "I am here concerning herb supply."

"Oh, what does it have to do with me?" Qiao Xi’s almond eyes were clear, carrying a trace of innocence.

"Zhao Chang was caught, the Southwest Plantation was your doing! Our Lu Family’s herbs were destroyed, also tied to you, and you now ask what it has to do with you? What do you think it is!"

Qiao Xi retorted, "So what?"

Lu Yingxue swallowed her anger: "I want to buy the herbs you hold, tonight! Price is negotiable; I need ten tons!"

For emergency use.

Qiao Xi didn’t say anything, and Huo Xingzhou poured her a cup of warm water, placing it by her side.

Seeing another man being so attentive, Lu Yingxue recalled Zhong Yi, feeling another surge of frustration.

"Qiao Xi, tell me your terms directly if you have any!"

Seeing the urgency in her eyes, Qiao Xi knew she held absolute leverage.

Thus, she boldly stated her conditions.

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