Chapter 619: Chapter 619: Alive, We Need to See the Person; Dead, We Need to See the Body
“Hello.”
Huo Xingzhou walked to the window and answered the phone.
As he listened to the report from the other end, his expression gradually hardened, a deep gloom filling his eyes.
“Are you sure?” His voice was soft, but the intense chill within was unmistakable.
“Alright, I understand. I’ll deploy every available person we have now. Examine every inch, every detail thoroughly. Leave no trace behind. Alive or dead, I want answers.”
Huo Xingzhou said in a low voice, “Make absolutely sure to give a result by the end of this month.”
After saying this, he hung up the phone, his brows furrowing tightly.
He remained silent for a long ti before exhaling deeply.
This ti, the situation was serious.
His gaze slowly shifted toward the direction of the door. If Qiao Xi were to find out…
Better to keep her in the dark for now and hope for a positive outco.
…
On the first floor of the villa.
Qiao Xi descended the staircase and saw Sun Weing and Huo Sijiao huddled together in the living room, discussing animatedly. She called out to them.
Huo Sijiao quickly raised her head and cheerfully said, “Sister-in-law! We were just about to call for you. Sun Weing and I are picking a date for the beauty salon’s grand opening and even brought over a Lunar Almanac. I heard you studied a lot under Mr. Cheng, so could you help us choose a good day?”
“Oh, sure.”
Qiao Xi walked over to Huo Sijiao’s side, her presence accompanied by a faint yet familiar scent of sandalwood.
The aroma was distinctive and oddly comforting.
Sun Weing lifted his head and shot a teasing glance at Qiao Xi, then pointed at Huo Sijiao. His gaze carried a playful hint of mischief.
Huo Sijiao had been eting with Xie Xubai.
Recently, they’ve been seeing each other quite often.
“Sister-in-law, sit next to and take a look at the dates we’ve picked. Ideally, we want to open soon. The renovations are all set. We just need to swap out so equipnt. I’ve also brought in a team of top-tier beauticians from Haicheng. Everything is ready.”
When she talked about the beauty salon, her eyes sparkled.
Qiao Xi sat beside her and examined the selected dates, pointing to the date three days later—the twelfth.
“This day is excellent, favorable for all things.”
Huo Sijiao clapped her hands excitedly. “Perfect, then we’ll hold the grand opening on the twelfth. Sun Weing, you start arranging for the flowers, and I’ll notify all the employees and the socialites from the Imperial Capital. Beauty salons on that street are practically wiped out, leaving only Yingyue Pavilion. We’ve got to step up our ga!”
Huo Sijiao was deliberate about this.
When choosing the salon’s location, she purposely picked the spot across from Yingyue Pavilion—Furong—and didn’t even bother changing the na.
She couldn’t stand Lu Yingxue!
After assigning tasks, she grabbed her phone and dashed off to the backyard to make calls. Even in the living room, her chirpy voice contacting clients could be heard. Sun Weing pouted and muttered, “She only knows how to order people around. I’m a boss too, so why should flower arrangents fall on ?”
He then whipped out his phone, sent a quick text to one of his subordinates, and delegated the task.
In less than a minute, he transferred tens of thousands of dollars to settle everything.
“Qiao Xi, let tell you. She ca back with this flushed, glowing look—definitely went on a date with Xie Xubai.” Sun Weing, with a sharp intuition like a bloodhound, imdiately sensed that sothing was amiss with Huo Sijiao.
Qiao Xi chuckled, holding the Lunar Almanac. She asked, “How do you know?”
“Last night, Xie Xubai was the one who drove her back. God knows what they did in the car’s rear seat. By the ti she got out, her face was all red. This morning, she stopped by Master Irina’s studio to pick up a suit. I specifically asked the salesperson—confird it was a n’s suit.”
It seed like those two were about to get together.
But Qiao Xi remained convinced of Huo Sijiao’s feelings for Shen Xuanzhi. “I think there’s a misunderstanding. When Jiaojiao likes soone, it’s very obvious. She can’t hide her emotions. So far, I don’t see any signs of her liking Xie Xubai.”
“Then let’s place a bet. If you ask , with Shen Xuanzhi’s temper, he’ll eventually drive Huo Sijiao mad. When she’s had enough, she’ll throw herself into Xie Xubai’s arms.”
Sun Weing loved gambling.
He was always angling to make bets with other people.
Qiao Xi glanced at him and firmly declined. “No betting.”
Sun Weing shrugged in disappointnt.
Qiao Xi’s lips curved upward. “Hurry and go order the flowers.”
“Alright, fine.”
…
Evening.
At Xie Mansion.
Xie Xubai returned ho in the evening and found Shen Xuanzhi performing acupuncture on Mrs. Xie.
“Xubai, you’re back. Co sit.”
Mrs. Xie motioned him over, her sharp eyes brimming with scrutiny.
Xie Xubai handed the docunts and bag he was holding to Ning Yuan, then sat beside his grandmother and greeted her. “Grandma.”
Mrs. Xie snorted coldly. She didn’t bother to avoid speaking in front of Shen Xuanzhi.
“Xubai, let warn you. If you don’t find a girlfriend by the end of the year, I’ll really go to the Pei Family to propose marriage.”
Xie Xubai helplessly responded to the old lady’s threat. “I understand.”
She was not one to joke.
Even if she didn’t like Pei Chun, out of spite, she’d still proceed with the proposal.
Unsatisfied with Xubai’s nonchalant reply, his grandmother raised her voice. “Xie Xubai, don’t take this lightly! I used to give you freedom to date, indulgence even! But let ask you—what’s the progress between you and that Miss Huo?”
“Miss Huo and I…”
Xie Xubai spoke slowly, his peripheral glance catching Shen Xuanzhi pausing in his actions. He continued deliberately, “Miss Huo and I are just ordinary friends. I’ve explained this before. Grandma, saying such things could damage her reputation.”
“If that’s what you say, then I find Miss Huo rather delightful. In that case…” Mrs. Xie turned to Shen Xuanzhi and said, “I could play matchmaker and introduce Miss Huo to Dr. Shen—they’re both from Haicheng.”
Shen Xuanzhi froze, his back stiffening.
Deliberately, Mrs. Xie seed intent on provoking Xie Xubai as she added, “Dr. Shen, do you have a girlfriend yet?”
Shen Xuanzhi tightly pressed his lips together, his hand gripping a long, slender acupuncture needle.
Fortunately, Xie Xubai stepped in, understanding his predicant. “Grandma, this is Dr. Shen’s personal matter. Please don’t pry; he’s here to provide treatnt.”
Shen Xuanzhi’s voice was low. “Thank you for your kind intentions, Mrs. Xie, but I don’t need one right now.”
His palm seed warr, and whenever the na “Huo Sijiao” surfaced, his heart couldn’t help but race.
But he had an agreent with the Guan Family.
Fake as it might be—the public still viewed it as genuine.
Mrs. Xie’s lips tightened in disappointnt. Her sharp, flashlight-like gaze shifted toward Ning Yuan standing by Xie Xubai’s side.
“Xiaoyuan, shall I make you an introduction too? Surely you’ve t Jiaojiao before—don’t you think she’s lovable?”
Ning Yuan hastily shook his head. “Mrs. Xie, how could I be worthy of Miss Huo? Besides, she’s young and not in any rush to marry—unlike President Xie, who’s already thirty.”
Mrs. Xie, her tone dripping with sarcasm, replied, “Indeed, so people are already thirty years old but haven’t considered finding a partner.”
Ning Yuan, under Xie Xubai’s threatening glare, raised the item he was holding and said, “Mrs. Xie, you don’t need to worry. Look at what I’ve brought.”
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