Chapter 114: Chapter 114 Her Aladdin’s Lamp
“Qiao Xi, was there ever a mont where you wanted to co?”
In the dimness, Huo Xingzhou asked softly.
Qiao Xi bit her lower lip, almost letting a choked sob spill out.
She wanted him to co.
Therefore, he truly appeared before her.
Like Aladdin’s lamp in a fairy tale.
...
But she didn’t speak and pretended to be asleep.
Huo Xingzhou didn’t pierce through her poor acting, only held her tighter. He could clearly feel her trembling.
She was very scared tonight.
The depths of Huo Xingzhou’s eyes were dark; there was sothing off about that man. He carefully took out his phone, wanting to call Zhou Yu, but the signal was almost non-existent.
He frowned, thinking if Chen Xun hadn’t fixed the signal tower by tomorrow, he would fire him.
When the dawn arrived.
Qiao Xi opened her eyes, feeling the warm heat at her back. The man’s iron-clad arms were still tightly wrapped around her waist. She gently moved his hands and got out of bed.
Behind her,
the man’s voice was languid: “Why not sleep so more?”
Qiao Xi paused, turned to look at the man with his shirt open, then awkwardly turned away.
“The free clinic is quite busy.”
Huo Xingzhou propped up on his arms, looking at her: “About last night…”
“Thank you for last night,” she again stubbornly said, “Actually, even if you hadn’t co, I would have managed to deal with him.”
It seed as if by saying this, she could sever the connection between them.
A ripple stirred in Huo Xingzhou’s eyes as he asked with a smile, “Did you take him down? I wasn’t aware you had such abilities.”
Qiao Xi opened her mouth, at a loss for words.
After a mont of stunned silence, she started to shoo him away: “Mr. Huo, the conditions in Longtan Township are poor; please return to Haicheng. Forgive for not being able to play the good host.”
Her tone was very cold, heartless.
Huo Xingzhou reached out his large hand, grabbed hers, and said, “I will return with you all tomorrow.”
The free clinic was ending soon.
“As you wish, I need to go get ready for work,” Qiao Xi said indifferently, feeling stifled.
So things, if she didn’t ask, would he not tell her?
Why had he co all the way to Longtan Township? Did he have clairvoyance and clairaudience, knowing she would run into trouble last night?
“Qiao Xi.”
Huo Xingzhou spoke gravely, “Even if you were to sentence to death, at least let know the reason. If you don’t say anything, I won’t know what you’re thinking.”
He wanted to hear her admit her jealousy, admit she cared about him.
Qiao Xi gripped her hand tight then let go, as though she had made a decision.
“Mr. Huo, about the online rumors regarding you and Xu…” Before Qiao Xi could finish her sentence, she was interrupted.
A young male doctor’s clamorous voice was heard from outside.
“Dr. Qiao, there’s an ergency! It’s extrely urgent!”
Upon hearing this, Qiao Xi’s expression turned serious as she hurriedly walked out. Just as she reached the door, she bumped into Chen Xun carrying big and small bags; the two exchanged a brief glance.
Qiao Xi nodded casually and dashed out.
Leaving behind Huo Xingzhou with a gloomy expression, Chen Xun began to speak, “President Huo, these are the daily clothes prepared for you.”
“What about the signal tower?”
Chen Xun nervously answered, “The workers are already fixing it. Following your instructions, a signal base station will be set up every kiloter, and it will be completed today.”
Ever since returning from the Imperial Capital, President Huo had been increasingly dissatisfied with him. Chen Xun was trembling with fear, walking on thin ice.
He took out a docunt and handed it to Huo Xingzhou with both hands, saying, “This is the police statent; Li Yao received an anonymous call and accepted two hundred thousand. He was planning to take inappropriate photos of the Young Madam and give them to the mastermind behind the scenes.”
“At the mont, police are investigating the identity and motive of the person behind the scenes, and results should be forthcoming soon,”
Huo Xingzhou pinched the transcript, examining it closely.
“Once you have the results, inform imdiately.”
“Yes, President Huo,” Chen Xun hesitated, “Do you have any other instructions?”
Huo Xingzhou looked up, his profound eyes peering into him, “Chen Xun, you know what I do to traitors. You ca recomnded by Zhou Yu, and the position of special assistant is crucial.”
This was a warning.
A cold sweat broke out on Chen Xun’s back.
He hadn’t been following Huo Xingzhou for long. Recently, he indeed had engaged in so minor behind-the-scenes moves, but they were trivial and did not affect the company’s interests.
“President Huo, I won’t betray your trust. You can entrust with any task.”
“Good.”
Huo Xingzhou, inherently detached and protective, said, “Go to the best nearby restaurant and order als. You’re in charge of today’s als for the dical volunteer team.”
Chen Xun constantly complained. The nearest restaurant would take two to three hours back and forth. The roads were slippery due to the rain, and there might be dangers.
But Huo Xingzhou was testing him and was also venting his frustration caused by the Xingyue Foundation incident.
He had no choice but to agree.
“Yes, President Huo,” Chen Xun said with difficulty.
Huo Xingzhou spoke indifferently, “Be careful on the road. If it really cos to it, the company has also purchased accident insurance.”
After Chen Xun left,
The thunder roared, and though it was dayti, the sky outside was as dark as night.
The rain poured down furiously, such that not even the rain shelter could keep it at bay. Huo Xingzhou stepped outside the house, looking around but not spotting Qiao Xi.
He grabbed a hurried figure and asked, “Where did Doctor Qiao go?”
“Doctor Qiao went to the back mountain! A villager fell ill and couldn’t move; they’ve gone to administer ergency treatnt!” the Village Chief said anxiously, “With such heavy rain, I’m worried sick.”
“Don’t hold back! I need to find them quickly!”
“I’ll go with you.”
Huo Xingzhou’s expression beca stern, he took the rain cloak from the room, and followed the Village Chief, who led him up the mountain,” Be careful.”
The soil was loose, and there were many landslides along the way. After half an hour, they finally spotted four or five figures.
With just one glance, his pupils contracted sharply.
The mud and rocks of the cliffside collapsed, and the ground where they stood gave way, sliding downwards.
The Village Chief shouted, “Run quickly! That section is going to collapse!”
The individuals panicked, scrambling to escape, but how could they outrun the speed of a natural disaster? They were soon swept into the mudslide, desperately clutching at tree roots and boulders.
Qiao Xi only felt her body slide and tumble down with the mud and stones, causing her whole body to ache sharply.
“Qiao Xi!”
Huo Xingzhou acted decisively, seizing her hand, “Don’t let go!”
Qiao Xi lay on an extrely steep slope, unable to open her eyes because of the rain hitting her face.
Huo Xingzhou’s arm muscles bulged as he straightened his body and little by little, pulled her up.
It seed Qiao Xi could sll a strong iron scent. She was powerless, lying flat on the ground. Through her blurry vision, she saw the tall figure and the Village Chief pulling the others up as well.
“Get down the mountain quickly! A landslide can happen here any second!” the Village Chief called out as the group scrambled down the mountain in disorder.
Qiao Xi was carried on Huo Xingzhou’s back. Her cheek pressed against his warm back, and a strong emotion suddenly surged in her heart.
She suddenly understood that all her doubts and anxieties stemd from falling in love with this man.
She had never truly faced her own feelings before.
To fall in love with soone is to start with feeling inadequate.
“Huo…”
Just as Qiao Xi was about to speak, she felt sothing sticky in her palm.
She looked at her hand.
Rinsed by the rainwater, her hands were not only sared with sand and stones, but also tainted with a faint trace of blood.
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