Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him-Chapter 199 - The Real Culprit Behind the Fire
Chapter 199: Chapter 199 The Real Culprit Behind the Fire
Chapter 199: Chapter 199 The Real Culprit Behind the Fire
The yellow jade looked somehow familiar.
This piece of yellow jade must be very valuable.
Xu Yunye stood up slowly and walked over to her side, asking, “Where did you get your jade from?”
His gaze was locked on the piece of yellow jade around her neck.
Qiao Xi glanced at him nonchalantly and impatiently walked around him. She didn’t want to exchange another word with Xu Yunye and reached out to tidy up the wardrobe in the room, only to be pricked harshly by an exposed nail.
Hiss.
Blood seeped from Qiao Xi’s finger.
Xu Yunye looked down blankly, his index finger tingling.
In that very moment.
A crazy thought sprang to his mind, his brain tumbling in chaos.
Could he possibly be the one picked up by the Xu Family?
“Hey, Qiao Xi, is that jade piece you have found by any chance? When my second uncle had a car accident, it seems like he lost a similar piece.”
Qiao Xi turned her head to look at him, took off the yellow jade, and threw it to him: “Here, it’s yours. Can you leave now?”
“That’s not what I meant.”
Xu Yunye felt a bit helpless and handed the yellow jade back to her, saying, “I haven’t seen that piece of jade either, I just commented casually after seeing a couple of photos. Keep it safe, don’t lose it.”
Even if it was lost by the Liu Family, it doesn’t matter.
So many years have passed, who knows how many hands it has changed through, it might even have been a gift from Huo Xingzhou to Qiao Xi.
Anyway, the second uncle is awake now, there’s no need for Granny to chase superstitions anymore, and the jade piece has lost its purpose.
This quality of jade, the Liu Family’s jewelry store has buckets of it.
Qiao Xi casually stuffed it into her pocket. It was something left to her by Zhao Yuzhen, something she both loved and hated.
Qiao Xi gathered her belongings and turned to leave.
“Qiao Xi, are you just going to walk away like this?”
Qiao Xi didn’t respond to him.
She needed to go back to the hospital.
Xu Yunye caught up to her and grabbed a handful of her hair forcefully. Looking into Qiao Xi’s cold eyes he said, “Oh, there’s some dirt in your hair!”
He just had an impulse, a ludicrous impulse, the kind that sees something through to the end.
His palm tightly clutched a few strands of Qiao Xi’s hair and he whispered softly, “Be careful on your way.”
Qiao Xi glared at him expressionlessly and walked out of the clinic.
She took out her phone to call a taxi, which arrived quickly. She braved the rain and opened the taxi door, getting her hair and clothes quite wet.
The taxi driver turned on the radio and wanted to make small talk, seeing her fair and pretty appearance, but stopped when she showed no interest.
The car splashed through puddles.
Heading for the hospital.
She paid the fare and got out, holding Granny Qiao’s clothes and comb close to her chest, using her body to shield them from the downpour. The water on the ground splashed with a pat-a-pat sound.
At the hospital entrance, a tall man walked briskly over to her with a black umbrella.
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He shielded the rain above her head.
Qiao Xi looked at him for a long time, the cold rain separated by the black umbrella.
She had thought.
After this rain, she wouldn’t need anyone else’s umbrella.
But she still coveted the warmth by his side.
Huo Xingzhou remained silent, assertively pulling her into his arms and moving forward.
Qiao Xi’s petite frame was enveloped by him, struggling to free herself but unable to break from his embrace. His brow was furrowed, his handsome features impassive.
The embrace was warm, very dependable.
She wanted to trust him.
Yet she couldn’t forgive herself.
Granny had not yet been laid to rest, yet she was indulging in trivial loves and affections.
Huo Xingzhou brought her into the room, covered her head with a clean towel, and wiped her damp hair. Half of his face was in the shadows, with his delicate eyelashes hanging down, and the red mole on his neck was particularly striking.
He slightly lifted his eyes, which were calm at the bottom but seemed to contain a hint of annoyance.
Ignoring Qiao Xi’s resistance, his slender fingers toyed with her collar, undoing the buttons and pulling down the zipper.
“Huo…”
Qiao Xi grabbed his hand.
He pinned her hands behind her back, stripping off all her wet clothes. He put a hospital gown on her with a stern face, and then fastened the buttons for her, one by one.
Finally, he let go of her hands and took a hair dryer out of the drawer and plugged it in.
“Sit.”
His eyes were indifferent, and he didn’t say another word. Qiao Xi, with lips pursed, felt intimidated by his cold demeanor and obediently sat down on the bed.
Huo Xingzhou turned on the hair dryer, and the whooshing sound of the air started up.
He stood beside her, and Qiao Xi could see his noble and peerless profile just by lifting her head. His slender fingers went through her hair, as the warm air blew on her head.
It was sleep-inducing.
Qiao Xi was physically and mentally exhausted, and in such a gentle and calm atmosphere, she slowly closed her eyes.
She sadly realized that she had deep dependence on this man.
Maybe last night was another one of Xu Xingluo’s schemes.
After Granny’s funeral, she wanted to have an honest talk with him.
She didn’t know when sleepiness overcame her, and she fell asleep in his arms.
Huo Xingzhou carefully put the hair dryer aside, and his fingers gently caressed her cheek. In less than two days, she had become haggard, visibly losing weight.
His fingers ran through her soft hair, gently tucking the stray strands behind her ear.
He picked Qiao Xi up and slowly placed her on the hospital bed.
His actions were gentle.
He covered her with a thin blanket.
He didn’t ask her where she had been tonight, nor did he ask her what she was planning. He didn’t show the slightest panic in front of her.
In such circumstances, if she didn’t want to talk, he wouldn’t force her.
“Young Master…”
At the door, Old Chen gently pried open the door and called out softly.
Huo Xingzhou frowned and walked out quickly. He gently closed the room door and looked towards Old Chen and the suddenly appearing Zhou Yu.
“Young Master, did the Young Madam come back by herself? I just found out she took a taxi to the clinic.”
“It’s fine now, she is asleep.”
Zhou Yu looked at Huo Xingzhou, and couldn’t help but speak up, “Old Chen and I found something, guess what?”
Huo Xingzhou’s complexion was serene, and he looked at him with an icy gaze, “No need for nonsense.”
“Alright, alright.”
Zhou Yu got serious and took out several receipts and placed them in front of Huo Xingzhou, “These are all the medical expenses for Wang Lang’s father’s hospitalization. His father doesn’t have medical insurance, and the surgery alone cost hundreds of thousands, plus previous and subsequent exams and ongoing rehabilitation therapy, it’s at least about two hundred thousand.”
“We checked Wang Lang’s bank transactions, and a few days ago, there was an entry of two hundred thousand from an account in the Imperial Capital. I followed the trail to investigate, and it ended there.”
The other party had come prepared.
Yet they weren’t afraid of being investigated, quite arrogant.
Imperial Capital?
Huo Xingzhou’s eyes turned as cold as snow, the chill beside him spreading, almost enough to freeze a person.
“Xingzhou, I think it’s Xiang Huai. Last time at the equestrian club, Qiao Xi made him lose face. He can’t move against you, so he could only target Qiao Xi.”
Zhou Yu voiced his speculation, “Possibly there’s also Xu Xingluo’s involvement, Xiang Huai is like her dog. The scheme at the Jinling Grand Hotel seems like their joint effort to prevent you from reaching the clinic in time.”
Despicable methods!
But effective!
Utterly disgusting!
Zhou Yu couldn’t help feeling nauseated.
A trace of cold anger in Huo Xingzhou’s heart was spreading, a barely noticeable fury rising.
