Chapter 17 - 17 You guys are really romantic
Chapter 17: Chapter 17 You guys are really romantic
“What nonsense are you spouting?”
Huo Xingzhou’s face darkened, his expression turning incredibly sharp.
“Oh my, getting angry from embarrassment, huh? I have evidence,” he said, taking out his phone and opening a group chat, “sent by your sister.”
Huo Xingzhou glanced at it, and his face turned pitch black.
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In the photo, Huo Xingzhou was pinned down by Qiao Xi, the lighting dim, full of ambiguity.
“I see she sent it to quite a few people,” Zhou Yu lifted his phone and said, “She’s saying her brother is useless and the sister-in-law has to take initiative. Love bites are just love bites, why say it’s subdermal hematoma? Oh, you guys really have some taste.” @@novelbin@@
Huo Xingzhou, barely containing his rage, wanted to grab Huo Sijiao and give her a good beating.
“Are you done talking?” Huo Xingzhou’s complexion grew even colder.
Zhou Yu shook his head, “The issue you have there, you can’t just ignore and be afraid to seek medical help. I know Qiao Xi is skilled in medical practice, but young ladies are shy…”
He sneakily pulled out a handful of blue medicinal pills from his pocket, “Brother is really looking out for you, I even tore off the packaging so nobody would see, don’t be shy.”
“Get lost!”
Huo Xingzhou couldn’t hold back his fury, “Take your filthy things and get out of my house.”
The blue medicinal pills rolled under the bed, scattering all over.
Zhou Yu hurriedly bent over to pick them up, blowing off the dust and said with distress, “What a waste! These are effective, I went through a lot of trouble to get them.”
“Once you take them, they’ll help you boost your…’masculinity’.”
“Get out!”
“Huo Er, your self-esteem is still too strong. Listen to me, it’s quite normal for a man to have issues…”
Bang!
Huo Xingzhou threw a cup at him.
“Stop throwing things, I’m leaving, I’m leaving.”
In the living room.
Qiao Xi picked up the phone, her tone cold, “Hello?”
“Qiao Xi, why did you leave so early last night?” Ye Manman’s affected voice came from the other end of the line, “I was really worried about you, who was that man that took you away?”
Qiao Xi retorted, “Are you really worried about me?”
“Of course, we are roommates,” Ye Manman said hypocritically. If it weren’t for Chen Xu’s hundred thousand, she wouldn’t bother coddling Qiao Xi, that country girl.
“I thought you were closer to Chen Xu. You were making eyes at each other at the party last night, God knows what you were plotting,” Qiao Xi remembered, their enthusiasm from the start didn’t sit right with her.
“Qiao Xi, do you have some misunderstanding about me? Last night, Chen Xu wanted to confess to you, and I…”
“No misunderstanding. Don’t invite me to gatherings anymore, and let’s not stay in touch,” said Qiao Xi.
She hung up the phone without waiting for a response.
Then she thought about it and left the class group chat as well.
Back in the dormitory.
Ye Manman was so angry her face contorted. Gnashing her teeth, she spat out, “What a piece of rubbish! A village woman kept by a man, daring to show me attitude!”
Ye Manman fumed for a while, receiving several messages on her phone, all reminders about her credit card debt. She was extremely irritated; if her contact list got out, how would she continue posing as a rich and beautiful girl at school?
Damned Qiao Xi! Just wait!
She had also secured an internship position at the City Hospital. By then, she would make sure Qiao Xi was utterly defeated, losing her internship, and unable even to get her graduation certificate!
Qiao Xi, unaware of Ye Manman’s anger, felt a little relieved after hanging up the phone.
She wasn’t good at socializing and never intended to become too close with those classmates. The gathering had truly been an eye-opener for her.
“Sister-in-law, finished your call?” Zhou Yu came down the stairs and called out.
“Yeah, have you finished talking?”
Qiao Xi had already stopped correcting Zhou Yu’s form of address.
Zhou Yu put his hands in his pockets and paused for a moment before saying, “Haicheng looks bright and beautiful on the surface, but it’s filthy in the shadows. Those drinks that look like juice, just one sip and… Many innocent girls are easily fooled.”
“Thank you. I’ll take note.”
Zhou Yu, for the sake of his good brother’s happiness, decided to give another push.
“Huo Xingzhou has an excellent face and figure, it’s just that his pride is somewhat strong, so don’t disdain him. Once his legs are healed, there will be plenty of happiness ahead.” Bliss every night!
Qiao Xi was taken aback, not quite grasping his meaning.
But she nodded obediently, “Okay.”
How could she look down on Mr. Huo? He had helped her and even given her money; he was the best patient!
After a meal of talking past each other, Zhou Yu left, satisfied.
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Three days later.
Jiade Auction House was hosting its monthly auction.
This time, the auction items had been announced early on, and there were many desirable pieces. As a result, the parking lot was completely full, with half of Haicheng’s rich appearing here.
Qiao Xi, pushing Huo Xingzhou’s wheelchair, stepped into the Roman-style building, filled with awe.
Accompanying her, Huo Sijiao intimately wrapped her arm around her, “Sister-in-law, there are lots of good items at this auction. Lucky that you spoke up for me, otherwise, brother wouldn’t have let me come.”
As she said this, she shot Huo Xingzhou a glare.
“Mr. Huo is very approachable,” Qiao Xi said, defending him as she looked down at Huo Xingzhou in the wheelchair.
“Brother is so biased, good only to the sister-in-law.”
“Keep talking nonsense, and I’ll have the driver take you back,” Huo Xingzhou said indifferently, his aura intimidating.
Huo Sijiao promptly closed her mouth.
“Auntie, who is that? Whose nanny dresses so plainly?” Su Weiwei, with her bright red nails and heavily made-up face, pointed at Qiao Xi and said.
Zhao Yuzhen, carrying her bag, was solicitously doting on her.
“Oh, it’s my stepsister.” She sashayed closer, “A cripple and a countrywoman.”
“Su Weiwei, a dog can’t spit out ivory!” Huo Sijiao, like a fighting hen, positioned herself in front of Qiao Xi and Huo Xingzhou, “Dressed like a streetwalker. But no matter how much foundation you slather on, you can’t compare to my sister-in-law’s natural beauty.”
“Huo Sijiao, who are you talking about?”
“Whoever responds is who I’m talking about.”
“So rude!” Su Weiwei adjusted her shawl, her eyes reluctantly sweeping over Huo Xingzhou, “It won’t be long before all of you have to call me auntie! Watch your mouth, or else the second branch won’t have good days ahead.”
Huo Sijiao laughed scornfully, “You and Huo Beiting are a perfect match, both vicious and lowly!”
Su Weiwei huffed, turning her ire toward Huo Xingzhou, “I heard the second young master is infertile. Is that true? Such a pity.”
Huo Xingzhou looked up, “My married life is none of your concern to pity.”
“You…”
Stung by his icy gaze, Su Weiwei was burning with rage.
Huo Sijiao burst out laughing, “My brother wouldn’t glance twice at lewd trash like you.”
“Weiwei,” Zhao Yuzhen pulled at her hand, “Beiting is waiting inside, stop wasting your breath on them.”
Su Weiwei shook off her hand fiercely, “You don’t need to remind me, it’s all thanks to your stellar parenting.” With that, she turned on her heels and left.
Zhao Yuzhen felt a bit embarrassed and quickly followed.
“Tch, I’ve never seen such a mother, allowing a stepdaughter to bully her own child, even tigers don’t eat their young,” Huo Sijiao said, indignantly on Qiao Xi’s behalf.
Qiao Xi’s eyes lowered, feeling a bit stifled inside.
Huo Xingzhou’s warm, dry palm covered the back of her hand, giving it a gentle pat, “Push me inside.”
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