Chapter 113 He Kicked Away

It was getting dark.

Days of heavy rain had turned the dirt roads into muddy messes, and the road conditions in Longtan Township were terrible. Qiao Xi took shelter under the canopy of the free clinic to treat her last patient.

"If you have stomach problems, just take a few doses of medicine. Chew your food slowly and eat soft and light foods. Avoid eggs and seafood while you're taking the medicine."

Qiao Xi wrote a prescription, prepared the medicine and gave it to the old lady.

"Thank you, Dr. Joe, you are so patient."

"You're welcome. It's my job."

The village director squatted by the awning, puffing on his cigarette, looking at the relentless downpour with a worried look on his face. "It looks like this rain won't stop anytime soon. Xiao Li, go set up the roadblocks and warning signs leading into the village tomorrow to keep passing vehicles safe."

Qiao Xi was packing up her equipment when she heard this and asked, "Director, can't the car outside drive in?"

"Landslides are more likely to occur during plum rains, and they have injured many people in previous years. Our Longtan Township is too poor to afford road construction."

Qiao Xi felt uncomfortable after hearing this.

She returned to her bungalow and tidied. The room was simply furnished, with only a bed, a dresser, and a table and chairs. She picked up her phone from the dresser, but the signal was so weak that she couldn't make a call.

There were lightning and thunder outside, and the sky was dark.

Qiao Xi missed Huo Xingzhou a little, and couldn't help but think of the words Su Weiwei and Xu Xingluo had said. He had founded the Xingyue Foundation for Xu Xingluo, and it was a testimony to their love.

In that shocking car accident, it was he who protected Xu Xingluo.

If it's not love, then what can explain it?

Her marriage to Mr. Huo was an accident from the very beginning. She just couldn't give up such a good man so easily.

Qiao Xi lay drowsily on the bed, drowning in her emotions, unable to extricate herself.

As long as he said no, she would believe it.

Outside the small bungalow, a figure was lurking around suspiciously.

The man carefully pried open the old-fashioned door lock and slipped in. He tiptoed closer to the bed...

A flash of lightning flashed, thunder cracked the sky, and Qiao Xi woke up with a start. When she opened her eyes, she saw a swaying shadow and a strange man standing in the room.

"Who are you?" Qiao Xi exclaimed in shock, breaking out in a cold sweat.

His rough hands immediately covered her mouth, and he warned her fiercely, "Don't scream! I won't kill you! As long as you obey me and let me strip you naked and take a few photos, I will let you go!"

"Mmmmm..." Qiao Xi bit his hand hard, and the man let go in pain.

She took the opportunity to run outside, but the man grabbed her hair and dragged her back.

The rumble of thunder outside drowned out Qiao Xi's cries for help. She struggled frantically, knocking over the only bowls and pots in the room.

“Help! Help!”

"Shut up, you little bitch! If you don't listen, I'll teach you a lesson!" He changed his mind. This little woman was pretty and charming, and he had been eyeing her for many days.

I feel itchy.

Anyway, since she had the photo as evidence, she didn't dare say anything to anyone.

Thinking of this, he started to tear off Qiao Xi's clothes. Qiao Xi took a long needle and stabbed it into his arm.

Shu Xue said that poor mountains and bad waters produce unruly people, so one must always be on guard against others, so she never took off the long needles of her cufflinks even when she slept.

“Ouch!”

With a howl, Qiao Xi seized the opportunity and swung the stool at him.

"You little bitch, I'll make sure you don't get away with this! No one in Longtan Township dares to hit me, Li Yao!"

Qiao Xi ran to the door and found that it was tangled with wire and could not be opened at all.

She stayed close to the wall cautiously, keeping a distance from Li Yao.

Li Yao said in a frivolous tone, "Of course I have some skills to do this! Guess who can save you in such a thunderstorm? Even if you scream at the top of your lungs, they won't be able to hear you!"

Qiao Xi's eyes were red and she pursed her lips tightly.

If...if Mr. Huo were here, that would be great!

At this moment, she prayed that the man could be by her side and save her from the dire situation.

But he is far away in the imperial capital...

"Take off your clothes and save yourself some pain! I'm a master of martial arts. If you follow me, I guarantee you'll never want to leave! The widows in the village are begging me..."

He looked at Qiao Xi in a nonchalant manner, as if he saw prey in his mouth, and teased her with dirty words.

Qiao Xi suppressed her nausea and said, "Since you've been watching me for several days, you should know that my acupuncture skills are very good! Guess how many silver needles I have on my body? If you dare to touch me, I will cripple you!"

She was unsure, but she had to pretend to be fierce and intimidate Li Yao.

"If you don't accept my toast, I'll punish you! When I catch you, I'll definitely..."

Bang!

The door was kicked open and began to shake.

The man in a suit had muddy feet, and the flickering lightning illuminated his profile.

Like a Shura from hell.

Qiao Xi's pupils constricted, as if she were dreaming. She didn't dare blink as she watched the man enter the room and, without a word, lunge at Li Yao, punching him in the flesh.

Li Yao cried out in pain and begged.

He ignored him, threw his coat aside, rolled up his shirt cuffs and continued playing.

A crowd of people gathered around the small bungalow. Even the village chief came rushing over and shouted, "Stop fighting! People are going to die!"

"What happened? This man is... seems to be Mr. Huo from Tianyuan Group! Dr. Qiao's husband!"

"Li Yao must have been cheating again, and she got beaten like this by her husband."

Qiao Xi reached out and held Huo Xingzhou's arm: "Stop fighting, it's not worth it."

Huo Xingzhou stopped and, with a cold expression, wiped the blood from his hands onto Li Yao's clothes. He looked at the people outside and said, "This man broke into the house and attempted murder. Please take him to the police station."

Li Yao spat out a mouthful of blood and weakly defended himself, "I didn't..."

He just wanted to take a picture, and he could earn 200,000 yuan just by taking a picture.

The villagers nodded. "Li Yao is a bad guy! He's the type to do that!"

"I noticed he's been targeting Dr. Qiao these past few days. Turns out he wants to steal his money! People like him need to go to jail!"

"They're completely heartless! They even didn't let go of the doctors who were doing free clinics in the city. They deserve it!"

The village director decided to tie up Li Yao and send him to the police station. When the others saw that nothing was wrong, they dispersed.

In the messy room, only Qiao Xi and Huo Xingzhou were left.

She pretended to be calm and said, "I'll go to the village director to ask for another room for you." After going through so much, he suddenly appeared and she didn't know how to get along with him.

"This room is nice."

Huo Xingzhou picked up the tables, chairs and benches on the ground and whispered, "Don't disturb them so late. Is there any water?"

"I'll go get you one."

"Tell me the location and I'll go there myself."

"Go out, turn left and go straight, there is a public bathroom." Qiao Xi's voice was emotionless, distant and unfamiliar.

Huo Xingzhou went out and came back after a quick wash.

Qiao Xi avoided his gaze and said, "Go to sleep first. I have a free clinic tomorrow morning."

"Um."

The two of them lay in bed in silence, the sound of rain outside gradually subsiding. Qiao Xi was not sleepy at all, and many thoughts flashed through her mind.

A pair of warm hands wrapped around her waist, holding her tightly in his arms.

Qiao Xi's body stiffened.