Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him-Chapter 610: You Have No Choice, Neither Do I

Shen Xuanzhi’s voice was soft: "I don’t regret it."

When he attended the engagement party, he guessed that Huo Sijiao might show up, but he still chose to appear with Guan Jingtan.

Guan Jingtan looked at him and said, "Then you might miss out on a really good girl. Shen Xuanzhi, your life is indeed filled with unresolved hatred, but there are people who truly love you."

Shen Xuanzhi turned his head to look at her and said, "You can’t choose, and I can’t choose either."

The Guan Family was like a piece of fat meat among the powerful families in the Imperial Capital, while Guan Wenli was just a fool.

The only hope was Guan Jingtan. She couldn’t marry outside the family and could only recruit a son-in-law, but he must not have any ties to other families or be bought off.

And Shen Xuanzhi needed revenge!

Guan Jingtan looked at his tense body and said, "I’ll give you another week to think it over. You still have room to back out. After a week, it will be as my grandfather said—completely irreversible."

...

In the night.

A black luxury car sped down the highway toward the Imperial Capital District.

Sun Weimeng was seated in the front passenger seat, using the rearview mirror to observe the man and woman in the backseat. His chatty nature couldn’t be contained as he asked, "Zhong Yi really got caught cheating? Lu Yingxue will be disfigured? I can’t believe I missed so much drama!"

He had only gone to the garden to chat and bond with the ladies.

Who would have thought that so much would unfold at the party.

He regretted not being there to witness the gossip firsthand.

He smacked his lips and asked, "Young Master Xie, do you know what’s the deal between Shen Xuanzhi and Guan Jingtan? Earlier, Huo Sijiao angrily told me not to ask. But I think there’s something definitely going on! I’ve even heard some rumors."

Huo Sijiao snapped, "Sun Weimeng, is it really impossible for you to keep your mouth shut?"

"Huo Sijiao, aren’t you curious? Back then, who was the one chasing after Shen Xuanzhi’s shadow? Don’t you want to know why they’re together now? Shen Xuanzhi looks like such a stoic guy—he definitely isn’t romantic!"

Sun Weimeng’s voice was even louder than hers, and the two of them bickered as childishly as three-year-olds.

Ning Yuan, who was driving, chuckled and, with Xie Xubai’s silent consent, said, "Young Master Sun, Miss Huo. Actually, the Guan Family is considering recruiting a son-in-law. For Miss Guan, marrying someone essentially means relying on them—for that, the Zhong Family would have been ideal. But since Young Master Zhong is already engaged, the only option left is recruiting a son-in-law..."

Sun Weimeng, shocked, stammered incoherently, "Recruit a son-in-law... Shen Xuanzhi is... is he..."

"Old Master Guan does indeed have such intentions. Actually, many years ago, the Shen Family and the Guan Family in the Imperial Capital had a relatively good relationship. There were even some casual remarks about an arranged marriage back then."

"So Shen Xuanzhi is going to be a live-in son-in-law! But why!"

Why?

In the backseat, Huo Sijiao lowered her gaze, looking somewhat forlorn.

Obviously, it was because the Guan Family and the Lu Family didn’t get along, and Shen Xuanzhi could use the Guan Family’s influence to strike at the Lu Family.

Perhaps, he genuinely liked a woman like Guan Jingtan.

As a woman, seeing Guan Jingtan’s beauty would make anyone feel inferior. What man wouldn’t be moved?

Even Shen Xuanzhi, who had always been proud and unyielding, couldn’t help but succumb.

She, Huo Sijiao, was nothing but a fool—a complete joke!

Huo Sijiao’s eyes turned red.

Beside her, Xie Xubai quietly opened the car’s mini fridge, took out a bottle of grape juice, unscrewed the cap, and placed it in her hands.

Huo Sijiao lifted her eyes to look at him and said, "Thank you."

It felt like he was soothing a child.

She recognized it as her preferred brand of juice, though she had never mentioned it to Xie Xubai.

Must be a coincidence.

Sun Weimeng, feeling jealous, said, "Is the juice only for beauties? Aren’t I entitled to some?"

He wanted everything.

Ning Yuan immediately lowered the car’s front and rear partitions, cutting off Sun Weimeng’s noisy voice.

The car instantly became quiet.

Huo Sijiao sniffled and said, with a hint of unconscious coyness, "He’s so noisy."

"Young Master Sun is... outgoing... lively."

Huo Sijiao lowered her head, pressing her lips together, her mouth curving into a small smile. The faint scent of sandalwood from the suit jacket enveloping her calmed her senses.

There was a feeling of being surrounded by Xie Xubai.

"Mr. Xie, is your sandalwood scent for sale? It smells really nice—very calming."

"Not for sale, but I can give you some."

"Oh, I couldn’t possibly accept..."

Xie Xubai’s eyes flickered slightly as he looked at her pale neck and said, "Your beauty clinic has become a hit even before opening. Many friends and relatives have been asking me about pulling some strings. Miss Huo, would you allow me some special access?"

His refined and handsome face seemed to carry a hint of trouble, "Dealing with the female elders at home is proving difficult."

"Oh." Huo Sijiao slowly parted her lips, "No problem. On the opening day, I’ll prepare some reservation cards for you to distribute to them."

She didn’t bother to question why Xie Xubai’s extended family would seek such favors through him.

Huo Sijiao’s throat tightened, and her gaze fell on his profile.

The face was undeniably striking, more gentle and refined than her brother’s less approachable appearance—a true gentleman.

Screech!

The car suddenly braked hard.

A stray cat darted across the roadside.

Huo Sijiao’s juice spilled as she was propelled forward into Xie Xubai’s arms.

The purple grape juice soaked his clothes—his white shirt was ruined. The juice dripped, even seeping into his suit pants.

Huo Sijiao’s hands reacted faster than her mind, quickly grabbing tissues and reaching out to wipe. "Are you okay? I..."

She froze abruptly, withdrawing her hands sharply.

Her pretty face flushed as red as a monkey’s backside—she wished she could slap herself.

What was she even touching!

She tossed the entire packet of tissues beside Xie Xubai and said, "You... you clean it yourself."

Xie Xubai remained calm, extracting a tissue and meticulously wiping the juice off his clothes. But the grape juice had stained deep, and it wouldn’t come off.

The marks were glaringly visible.

Huo Sijiao’s face burned as she said, "I’ll compensate you with a new suit tomorrow then."

"Alright."

Xie Xubai didn’t hesitate, "I’m free tomorrow—I’ll be at work all day. If it’s convenient, you can deliver it to my office."

"Mhm, mhm."

Huo Sijiao nodded frantically, her fingertips still lingering with the warmth and sensation of his touch.

She was going crazy!

All because of that stray cat suddenly darting in.

Huo Sijiao bit her lip, filled with shame and frustration.

What would Xie Xubai think of her?

The car slowly arrived at the Huo Family’s Garden Villa, and Huo Sijiao waited until the car had come to a complete stop before summoning the courage to say, "Mr. Xie, about earlier—that was an accident... Please don’t overthink it."

Xie Xubai’s calm eyes rested on her and he said, "What should I overthink?"

"Nothing, I’ve arrived! See you tomorrow!"

Huo Sijiao couldn’t muster the words, hastily opening the car door and escaping as if her life depended on it.

Through the car window, Xie Xubai watched her hurriedly retreating figure. He then glanced down at his lower half.

He wasn’t entirely as composed as he appeared.