<h4>Chapter 761: Chapter 761: Do You Prefer Something More Exciting?</h4><h4></h4>


    Qiao Xi only said one thing to Shen Xuanzhi: "Be careful on the road."


    Then she stepped towards the ck luxury car outside the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, her steps unconsciously showing a bit of lightness and eagerness.


    When she reached the side of the man.


    She slowed her speech and said, "Why are you here?"


    In front of her, Huo Xingzhou was dressed in formal wear, exuding an aura of ascetic coolness.


    Tall and elegant, his eyes held a sense of detachment.


    Warning: Do not approach.


    Qiao Xi thought to herself, they’re still in the middle of a cold war.


    Was her tone... a bit too intimate?


    She deliberately put on a cold demeanor and said, "Old Chen is with me, so nothing will go wrong. Aren’t you busytely? There’s no need to waste time on me. Seeing you dressed so formally, you must have something important to attend to."


    The words were somewhat provocative.


    Huo Xingzhou’s eyes narrowed a bit, his tone calm: "Weren’t you the one who wanted me toe?"


    Qiao Xi, a bit annoyed and puzzled, asked, "When did I ever say such a thing?"


    Huo Xingzhou took out his phone and opened a screenshot from the photo album.


    It showed a screenshot of the other party typing, timestamped in the morning.


    His sharp gaze looked at her, almost as if he could see right through Qiao Xi.


    Silent, yet full of pressure.


    Qiao Xi couldn’t help but purse her lips, "I sent it to the wrong person, that’s why I deleted it. Originally, I was going to send a message to Shu Xue."


    "Oh."


    He responded, sounding very unconvinced.


    "Is Shu Xue also your top contact? Would you make such a mistake?"


    He was her only top contact.


    So there’s no possibility of making a mistake.


    Qiao Xi bit the inside of her cheek, did he have to spell it out?


    She suddenly felt a mix of annoyance and detion, "Yes, I wanted to message you this morning. I wanted to ask if you’re busy with the economic development n for Moon Vige and if you needed my help."


    "Aren’t you going to ask if I’ve been sleeping well in the guest roomtely? If being alone is a bit ufortable?"


    "Weren’t you sleeping alone before we got married? What’s so ufortable about that?"


    She was still being stubborn.


    Huo Xingzhou looked down at her, here came that stubborn streak of hers again.


    He reached out his finger, pinching her lips lightly, his tone was calm.


    "The guest room mattress isn’t asfortable as the master bedroom. When will you let mee back to sleep?"


    "It’s your home, you can sleep whenever you want."


    "Then tonight, don’t lock the door."


    He was good at seizing the opportunity, and he wouldn’t stay in a cold war forever to give the outsider the chance they were eyeing for.


    The irritation in Qiao Xi’s heart had subsided, but she felt a bit embarrassed on the surface.


    So she replied somewhat awkwardly, "Aren’t the keys to the vi all in the cab downstairs? If you wanted toe in, how could you note in? Besides, the second floor isn’t very high."


    One could easilye in from the terrace.


    "Oh, so you like it when I climb in. Is that more exciting for you?"


    "Huo Xingzhou!"


    She spat his name in a low, angry voice, carrying a hint of warning.


    Not far from them, Old Chen covered his mouth, trying to stifle hisughter.


    Thisughter made Qiao Xi even more flustered and exasperated. She opened the car door and got inside.


    Old Chen hurriedly said, "I’m sorry, young master, it was just too funny. I couldn’t hold it in..."


    Huo Xingzhou nced at him and said, "Starting today, watch three hours of funny short videos every day. Once you can control yourughter, you’ll get a bonus."


    "Yes."


    Old Chen was quite innocent.


    His sense of humor wasn’t particrly high, so that bonus seemed far away.


    Huo Xingzhou got into the back seat, sitting about a fist’s distance from Qiao Xi.


    Qiao Xi edged closer to the car window, looking as if she really didn’t want to see him.


    The car started moving.


    Huo Xingzhou extended his finger, caressing the back of her hand.


    Qiao Xi moved her hand away.


    He sped her fingers again, teasing her palm with his fingertip.


    It tickled a bit.


    Qiao Xi almost couldn’t hold back.


    She nced sideways at him and said, "What are you doing?"


    "Your hand is a bit cold, let me warm it up for you." Hisrge palm wrapped around her hand, transferring warmth to her skin.


    Qiao Xi’s heart suddenly softened.


    She said softly, "Aren’t you going to ask what happened today at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association?"


    "I want to hear it from you first."


    Qiao Xi’s lips curved into a small smile as she said, "I signed a herb supply contract with the Liu Family; it’s a three-year term. Then, they agreed to abolish the North-South Division condition. Perhaps they really thought Grandpa Cheng had passed away. It went even more smoothly than I imagined."


    She thought it would take much longer.


    They say Lu Bannong is suspicious by nature, perhaps the recent series of joyful events for the Liu Family has diluted his caution.


    Making the opportunity ripe for her.


    "Little Divine Doctor is truly amazing."


    He never hesitated to praise her.


    Because he knew she had a tough time growing up, and she must have faced a lot of suppression in those years. In economically backward ces, a girl’s growth is always harder than a boy’s.


    Qiao Xi’s tone was a bit more cheerful: "Lu Bannong is going to resign, Lu Yingxue’s election as the next president passed unanimously. Given this father and daughter’s pursuit of fame and fortune, they should be announcing it publicly very soon."


    It’s truly wonderful that Lu Yingxue is bing the president!


    The matter between her and Zhong Lingxiao was the foundation of a skyscraper.


    Once the foundation is destroyed, no matter how tall the building, it would copse.


    You only need the most suitable opportunity.


    "That’s certainly a pleasant surprise."


    Huo Xingzhou hadn’t expected Lu Bannong to relinquish the president position to Lu Yingxue.


    "I see that Lu Bannong’s health isn’t great; maybe too many things have been exhausting himtely, so hecks the energy to deal with the association’s trivial matters. But with his daughter controlling the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, many important things would still require his nod. For Lu Bannong, it’s no different."


    Someone who has controlled power for many years wouldn’t easily let go.


    It’s just a change of method.


    "It’s a good thing for us. Lu Bannong managed for so many years without leaving any traces, but Lu Yingxue is different."


    Huo Xingzhou put his arm around her waist and said, "Why are you wearing so little today? Imperial Capital has cooled down, and there might be heavy snow tonight."


    Qiao Xi leaned into his embrace and said, "It’s already a lot."


    She rubbed her cheek against his cor and said, "I really have no romantic feelings for Zhong Yi."


    Huo Xingzhou said softly, "Then I want to eat green vegetable rice cakes. Whatever he has, I want too. Eating it asionally doesn’t burden the stomach."


    "Fine, I’ll make it for you when we get home."


    Qiao Xi felt a bit helpless; he was so persistently determined about certain things!


    "Today might not be possible, there’s a family banquet."


    Huo Xingzhou replied calmly, mentioning a major hotel’s name to Old Chen.


    Qiao Xi looked up at him and asked, "Is mother-inw here in the Imperial Capital?"


    "No."


    "Is it the Liu Family then?"


    "No either. It could be considered a family banquet, or just a small gathering. It depends on how everyone sees it..."


    What kind of banquet is that?