Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him-Chapter 659: I Believe He’s Still Alive

Zhong Yi heard this.

His expression changed instantly.

Many people had asked him these questions before, yet he had never given a clear answer.

Facing Huo Xingzhou’s inquiry, his tone grew noticeably cold: "I am certain this matter has nothing to do with my mother. She was merely a patient of Mr. Cheng. Asking these questions serves no purpose."

It seemed to touch an untouchable string in his heart.

As soon as it was brought up, he would turn hostile.

Huo Xingzhou saw his attitude and knew he wouldn’t say anything.

"Fine, then we’ll have to search hard. But no news is still good news."

Zhong Yi replied indifferently, "The old gentleman possesses great wisdom. If we can’t find him, it means others can’t find him either. He has remarkable abilities! To be honest, with so many people dispatched unable to locate him, I actually think it’s a good thing. Huo Xingzhou, I believe he’s still alive."

His gaze was resolute.

Heaven should favor good people. Having lived to this age, one should be enlightened.

People like them, full of scheming, deserve to go to hell.

Huo Xingzhou observed his demeanor, wondering if he had already uncovered something and tested by saying: "Maybe someone doesn’t want us to find him. The Lu Family fearing Qiao Xi is likely tied to old stories."

Zhong Yi seemed indifferent: "Could be."

Huo Xingzhou scrutinized him, then changed the subject: "When will you dissolve your engagement with the Lu Family?"

"Why should I dissolve the engagement?"

"You plan to marry Lu Yingxue?"

"Why not?"

Huo Xingzhou asserted, "Zhong Yi, you won’t. You definitely have other plans, but given your character, you wouldn’t harm an unborn child. Does the baby Lin Xifei is carrying for Zhong Lingxiao have any issue?"

"Thank you for affirming my character. I thought in your eyes I was nothing more than an unsavory male vixen."

Zhong Yi adjusted the sleeves of his suit, his eyes dark, "But once I rise to power..."

His tone carried a hint of threat.

Huo Xingzhou understood his implication.

Once he rose to power, he would confess everything to Qiao Xi. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ

A trace of jealousy colored Huo Xingzhou’s heart, yet his demeanor remained stout: "We’ll see."

Huo Xingzhou knew best who Qiao Xi truly loved.

Zhong Yi took a few steps before turning back, saying: "Hope your health holds up to attend the Guan Family’s wedding. Otherwise, I wouldn’t mind reluctantly stepping in as Qiao Xi’s companion."

Huo Xingzhou, expressionless, hurled the pillow at his side towards him.

Zhong Yi chuckled lightly and left the hospital room.

Shortly after Zhao Yi left, Qiao Xi returned to the room.

She saw the pillow on the ground, picked it up, and asked: "Did you two have a fight?"

"We did."

Huo Xingzhou stretched out his hand to beckon her, and Qiao Xi approached. She opened the thermal container, dished out its contents, and placed the food on the bedside table.

But Huo Xingzhou grabbed her wrist, pulling strongly enough to make her stumble onto the bed.

Qiao Xi let out a startled cry, instinctively avoiding his injured abdomen.

"What are you doing? Don’t press your wound."

She placed both hands on his chest, putting some distance between them, and looked into his eyes as she spoke.

Her hair fell across his cheek.

Huo Xingzhou brushed her hair aside and said: "It just feels like it’s been a long time since we’ve been this close. You’re always busy outside every day, even busier than me. Sometimes we don’t even get to eat together. By the time you come back to the room at night, you’re already asleep."

His arm wrapped firmly around her waist, gently kneading her lower back.

Qiao Xi listened to his words and slowly laid her head against his shoulder, whispering: "It does feel like a long time. Has the Tianyuan Group’s branch office business been settled?"

"Yes, it’s all done. I’ll have plenty of time afterward to stay with you. Wherever you go, I can go with you."

Qiao Xi tilted her head to look at him: "You want to be my shadow?"

Huo Xingzhou’s lips curved slightly, "I’m declaring my sovereignty, so certain clueless folks won’t dare approach."

Especially with Zhong Yi circling like a predator—he surely has a way to secure inheritance rights, though for now, he keeps it under wraps.

Qiao Xi felt the warmth of his breath, frowned slightly, and said: "Right now, I’m most concerned about Grandpa Cheng."

Huo Xingzhou stroked her back and said: "Zhong Yi stopped by earlier about Grandpa Cheng. I could see his confident expression—he might have discovered something. But since he didn’t mention it, no matter how I pressed him, he wouldn’t say a word."

"Really?"

Qiao Xi looked at him, her almond-shaped eyes brimming with worry.

Huo Xingzhou nodded: "Yes. Zhong Yi’s roots in the Imperial Capital run deeper than ours; naturally, he has more connections."

If Qiao Xi didn’t know Zhong Yi’s background, she might have thought Huo Xingzhou was merely trying to comfort her. However, remembering Zhong Yi was once Ayi and had lived in Moon Village for many years, she understood he had some affection for Grandpa Cheng.

Perhaps Zhong Yi indeed had some new developments.

Qiao Xi silently sighed in her heart and hugged Huo Xingzhou.

"Having you here is so reassuring."

Bang!

The door to the hospital room was pushed open.

Huo Sijiao widened her eyes at the intimate scene, then quickly covered them with her hands: "I didn’t see anything! Sister-in-law, you two carry on."

Qiao Xi quickly stood up, blushing, and called out to her: "Jiaojiao, don’t leave just yet. We weren’t doing anything; you misunderstood."

Huo Sijiao peeked through her fingers sheepishly and teased: "Even if it were something, it’d be fine. You two are married anyway. Giving birth to a nephew or niece early on wouldn’t be a bad thing..."

"Jiaojiao." Qiao Xi didn’t even know how to silence her.

With her sharp tongue, Jiaojiao was already formidable back in Haicheng, but in the Imperial Capital, she had become even more sharp-witted. Now managing a beauty salon on her own, she dealt with countless difficult clients day in and day out.

"Sister-in-law, why are you still shy? You’ve been married for so long already. My brother—"

"Huo Sijiao."

Huo Xingzhou warned her sternly, "Stop talking nonsense."

Huo Sijiao quickly smiled in appeasement: "Brother, don’t blame me for rambling. I’m just hoping you two can have kids early on. If my sister-in-law can’t handle it, I’d be happy to help. It’d make the house lively."

"Are you here to visit the sick or to annoy me?"

Huo Xingzhou asked flatly.

Huo Sijiao grinned and stepped closer: "At first, I was genuinely worried about your injury. But seeing you cozying up with Sister-in-law earlier, I know now it’s not that serious, and that puts me at ease."

Huo Xingzhou glanced at her and reminded: "Don’t tell our parents about my injury."

"Got it, only the good news, not the bad!"

"In the future, stop bursting in so rashly. Wherever you go, remember to knock."

"Understood, understood." Huo Sijiao smiled brightly, "Next time, I’ll definitely remember."

Qiao Xi quickly diverted the topic and asked: "Jiaojiao, why did you rush over so urgently? Did something big happen at the beauty salon?"

At the mention of this, Huo Sijiao exploded with anger: "Sister-in-law, today our beauty salon caught a thief!"