Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him-Chapter 179 - Delivering to the Doorstep
Chapter 179: Chapter 179: Delivering to the Doorstep
Chapter 179 -179: Delivering to the Doorstep
As soon as the words fell.
These well-informed children of prominent families immediately understood and looked at Huo Xingzhou in shock and ambiguity, never expecting him, always so serious and aloof, to make such a joke.
Xiang Huai’s face turned an ugly shade of iron blue, and Xu Xingluo’s fingers fiddled with her dress, the jealousy in her eyes wishing to burn Qiao Xi to ashes.
Qiao Xi’s head dropped even lower, her cheeks flushed red.
How could Mr. Huo speak of such a thing so seriously and openly?
Yet, Huo Xingzhou refused to let Xiang Huai off easily, “What breed of horse do you think I am? A thoroughbred or a coldblood horse?”
“You… are shameless.”
Xiang Huai squeezed out a sentence through clenched teeth.
He had never imagined the flawless Huo Xingzhou would utter such words to defend a village girl.
He willingly degraded himself by comparing himself to a horse.
Not far away, a clear-eyed, delicately featured young man spoke up, “Huo Er is of course a rare horse of 185 cm! Others can’t even touch him, yet Doctor Qiao can ride him whenever she pleases.”
Qiao Xi truly wanted to find a hole to burrow into and bury herself.
“Liu Yi!”
Xu Xingluo roared with uncontrollable anger, “Is that something you should say? Spouting such indecency, yet you are just a child. When we get home, I will make sure Uncle disciplines you well.”
Liu Yi smiled brightly, “Cousin, I’ve already passed my eighteenth birthday. Each time you run to the elders, it seems more childish than my behavior.”
“You…”
“What about me? I’m not playing your game anymore.”
Liu Yi stood up, walked to Qiao Xi, paused, and said, “Doctor Qiao, she is from the Xu Family and I am from the Liu Family. We are not the same; I remember you saved my grandmother, my second uncle, and my younger brother.”
With that, he left through the exit.
Despite his young age, he could discern right from wrong better than the adults could.
He remembered all of Qiao Xi’s kindnesses.
Xu Xingluo was so angry her face turned pale, and her eyes slowly reddened.
It was always like this with her; if she was not in the right, she would turn on the waterworks and act delicate. Unfortunately, many men fell for that act, feeling that it wasn’t right for a man to quarrel with a young woman.
Xiang Huai whispered comfort to her, “He is immature, favoring outsiders over his own. Don’t worry, I will always stand by your side.”
Qiao Xi was quite puzzled as to why Xiang Huai was so good to Xu Xingluo, seemingly willing to commit any heinous act for her.
Huo Xingzhou poked a piece of watermelon with a small fork and held it to her mouth.
Qiao Xi chewed a couple of times, sweet!
“Delicious, Mr. Huo, have some too.”
“Hmm.”
Huo Xingzhou and she huddled together, not taking the earlier incident to heart at all. The couple watched the indoor equestrian performance, occasionally discussing it.
During a break in the equestrian performance, Huo Xingzhou also took Qiao Xi down to the field and had the staff bring over the horse he kept in the stable.
The sleek black horse snorted loudly, extending its head affectionately toward Huo Xingzhou upon seeing him.
“Mr. Huo, what is this horse’s name?” Qiao Xi asked enviously as she watched him.
It really looks so majestic.
“It’s called Tianyuan.”
Previously, no one connected the name of the horse with Tianyuan Group until Huo Xingzhou’s identity was revealed. Then everyone realized there had been clues all along.
“Tianyuan, that sounds very domineering.”
Qiao Xi, with her eyes curved, tried touching its mane.
So smooth, so comfortable.
The horse had a good temperament and allowed her to pet it without flinching.
“Why don’t you give it a try? I’ll help you,” Huo Xingzhou suggested.
Qiao Xi was a bit nervous but eager to try, “I don’t know how.”
Back in her hometown, she had only ever ridden an old ox, as horses were rare in such secluded areas.
The man raised an eyebrow at her, “Just ride like you did last night during the day.”
His strong arms encircled her slim waist, helping her to mount the horse with ease.
Qiao Xi blushed as she sat on the horse, her hands gripping the reins and her legs pressing into the stirrups. With Huo Xingzhou by her side, she actually felt a wild sense of freedom.
“Shall we try going to the meadow outside? It feels better to run there,” he suggested.
“Okay.”
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Huo Xingzhou led the horse outside while Qiao Xi sat on the horse’s back, feeling uncomfortable as she clearly sensed several hostile gazes on her.
Even without looking, she knew they had to be from Xiang Huai and Xu Xingluo and others.
Xiang Huai, seeing this scene, felt a surge of anger within.
During this period, he had been in Imperial Capital handling the Xiang Family and Zhong Family’s orders. The Zhong Family had canceled next quarter’s collaboration with his family after his investigation, he discovered that the Zhong Family had re-signed with Huo Xingzhou.
Huo Xingzhou had snatched a chunk of lucrative business right from the Xiang Family’s mouth.
He was scolded by his family, everyone criticizing his carelessness in his choice of friends. Supposedly a close companion, Huo Xingzhou had stolen their Xiang Family’s business.
Xiang Huai understood Huo Xingzhou’s ambition to expand his business territory.
Yet, he hadn’t expected that Tianyuan Group’s first move in their attack on Imperial Capital would be to strike at their Xiang Family!
Huo Xingzhou was too arrogant, truly taking these old, established families of Imperial Capital as weak!
He stood up and quickly followed him outside!
“Brother Xiang Huai…”
Xu Xingluo, concerned about what she wanted, also followed Xiang Huai out. The other young masters who were there for the excitement exchanged looks, and casually followed behind them.
Xiang Huai ran out of the indoor riding arena and said to Huo Xingzhou standing by the horse.
“Huo Er, let’s have a competition! If I lose, I’ll give up the chance to bid against the Zhong Family next year!” Xiang Huai impulsively declared, with darkness and resentment in his eyes.
He hated most when people said he was inferior to Huo Xingzhou.
Especially since the woman he loved was intent on marrying Huo Xingzhou, he was willing to endure for Xu Xingluo.
Huo Xingzhou turned his head and slowly asked, “Compete in what?”
“A hurdle horse race!” Xiang Huai said coldly, “It’s about who reaches the finish line, regardless of the rules.”
Horseracing was already a dangerous sport, and his specific emphasis on no rules.
That would surely be more brutal.
“No competition,” Huo Xingzhou said indifferently.
Xiang Huai, not willing to give up, said, “Are you scared?”
“Huo Xingzhou, I am giving you an opportunity. Do you think Imperial Capital’s business is something you can just meddle with? Our families, no matter how fiercely we compete, unite against a common enemy.”
Xiang Huai wasn’t exaggerating.
This time, Tianyuan Group had gone through great lengths to secure a quarter’s worth of orders.
The bet he was offering was very generous.
Huo Xingzhou’s brows widened slightly, taking in his agitation and impulsiveness, and slowly said, “I worry you won’t keep your word.”
“I, Xiang Huai, keep my promises,” he declared.
Huo Xingzhou’s lips twitched slightly, “I don’t trust verbal bets. You are offering such a big bet, and I’m sure the price I have to pay isn’t small either.”
Xiang Huai took a deep breath and said, “Let’s draft an agreement right now, and both parties will sign. If I lose, next year the Xiang Family will withdraw from bidding with the Zhong Family. If you lose, you will keep out of Imperial Capital’s business forever.”
Huo Xingzhou slightly raised an eyebrow, “Okay.”
If the fish insists on getting caught, what else can he do.
