Chapter 114: Chapter 114 Her ddin’s Lamp
“Qiao Xi, was there ever a moment where you wanted me toe?”
In the dimness, Huo Xingzhou asked softly.
Qiao Xi bit her lower lip, almost letting a choked sob spill out.
She wanted him toe.
Therefore, he truly appeared before her.
Like ddin’smp in a fairy tale.
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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 something 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-d arms were still tightly wrapped around her waist. She gently moved his hands and got out of bed.
Behind her,
the man’s voice wasnguid: “Why not sleep some 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: “Aboutst night…”
“Thank you forst night,” she again stubbornly said, “Actually, even if you hadn’te, I would have managed to deal with him.”
It seemed 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 moment of stunned silence, she started to shoo him away: “Mr. Huo, the conditions in Longtan Township are poor; please return to Haicheng. Forgive me for not being able to y the good host.”
Her tone was very cold, heartless.
Huo Xingzhou reached out hisrge 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.
Some things, if she didn’t ask, would he not tell her?
Why had hee all the way to Longtan Township? Did he have irvoyance and iraudience, knowing she would run into troublest night?
“Qiao Xi.”
Huo Xingzhou spoke gravely, “Even if you were to sentence me to death, at least let me 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 morous voice was heard from outside.
“Dr. Qiao, there’s an emergency! It’s extremely 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 nce.
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 kilometer, and it will bepleted 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 document and handed it to Huo Xingzhou with both hands, saying, “This is the police statement; Li Yao received an anonymous call and epted two hundred thousand. He was nning to take inappropriate photos of the Young Madam and give them to the mastermind behind the scenes.”
“At the moment, police are investigating the identity and motive of the person behind the scenes, and results should be forting soon,”
Huo Xingzhou pinched the transcript, examining it closely.
“Once you have the results, inform me immediately.”
“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 came rmended 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 some minor behind-the-scenes moves, but they were trivial and did not affect thepany’s interests.
“President Huo, I won’t betray your trust. You can entrust me with any task.”
“Good.”
Huo Xingzhou, inherently detached and protective, said, “Go to the best nearby restaurant and order meals. You’re in charge of today’s meals for the medical volunteer team.”
Chen Xun constantlyined. 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 reallyes to it, thepany has also purchased ident insurance.”
After Chen Xun left,
The thunder roared, and though it was daytime, 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 viger fell ill and couldn’t move; they’ve gone to administer emergency treatment!” the Vige Chief said anxiously, “With such heavy rain, I’m worried sick.”
“Don’t hold me back! I need to find them quickly!”
“I’ll go with you.”
Huo Xingzhou’s expression became stern, he took the rain cloak from the room, and followed the Vige Chief, who led him up the mountain,” Be careful.”
The soil was loose, and there were manyndslides along the way. After half an hour, they finally spotted four or five figures.
With just one nce, his pupils contracted sharply.
The mud and rocks of the cliffside copsed, and the ground where they stood gave way, sliding downwards.
The Vige Chief shouted, “Run quickly! That section is going to copse!”
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 Xiy on an extremely 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 seemed Qiao Xi could smell a strong iron scent. She was powerless, lying t on the ground. Through her blurry vision, she saw the tall figure and the Vige Chief pulling the others up as well.
“Get down the mountain quickly! Andslide can happen here any second!” the Vige 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 stemmed from falling in love with this man.
She had never truly faced her own feelings before.
To fall in love with someone is to start with feeling inadequate.
“Huo…”
Just as Qiao Xi was about to speak, she felt something sticky in her palm.
She looked at her hand.
Rinsed by the rainwater, her hands were not only smeared with sand and stones, but also tainted with a faint trace of blood.