Chapter 191 Unexpected Disaster

The Xia family is already incredibly fortunate to have achieved its current status. If Xia Ningxi hadn't given birth to Huo Yuan, how could the Xia family have risen to become a second-tier wealthy family in the capital in just a few years?

Even so, they were unwilling to treat Huo Yuan kindly, let alone let Xia Ningxi go. Such greed has made them a laughing stock in the eyes of outsiders, and it's no wonder Xia Ningxi is being ridiculed.

Hospitals are inherently crowded and noisy places, and the number of onlookers kept increasing.

Zhou Fenglin was a well-known figure in the capital city, so he wasn't afraid of being laughed at.

Xia Ningxi was too lazy to argue with Zhou Fenglin and said coldly, "So many people are watching. If you're still not embarrassed enough, then keep making a scene here."

She was very hungry and didn't have the time to argue with Zhou Fenglin.

Xia Ningxi walked quickly towards the restaurant.

Seeing that he couldn't do anything about Xia Ningxi, Zhou Fenglin stormed into the hospital, undoubtedly to complain to the hospital director.

Yang Yuean sat by the floor-to-ceiling window and clearly saw Zhou Fenglin walk towards the dean's office. He said to Xia Ningxi earnestly, "When you get back, you're bound to get a scolding."

"The dean isn't blind, he can naturally see that none of this is my fault." Xia Ningxi took the menu and ordered several dishes.

Yang Yuean said, "That's true, but I think the Xia family members are really shameless. If we let them keep making trouble like this, they'll turn black into white. You've only been in the capital for a short time and have finally gained a foothold in the hospital. If we let them continue to make trouble like this, I'm afraid not many reputable hospitals will want to hire you in the future."

Xia Ningxi closed the menu.

Yang Yuean said, "In our industry, reputation is the most important thing."

Xia Ningxi said, "Even if I want to earn a good reputation for myself, it depends on their willingness. As long as I am in the capital, they will never let me go."

"Judging from Madam Zhou's expression, this matter is unlikely to be resolved so easily," Yang Yue'an said solemnly.

Xia Ningxi shrugged indifferently: "Let her do whatever she wants, I can't control her anyway."

"I'm afraid Mrs. Zhou will make this a public spectacle. I saw a lot of reporters near the hospital today, and I guess they're all here for you," Yang Yue'an said worriedly.

Xia Ningxi said, "There's no need for the Xia family to make a fuss; the whole city is already in an uproar."

Yang Yuean was very worried.

Xia Ningxi's phone rang in her bag. She took it out and saw that it was Chu Xinran calling, so she answered it.

Chu Xinran was very anxious: "Xixi, where are you?"

“Eating,” Xia Ningxi replied.

Chu Xinran said, "Where are you going to eat? I can't find you. I'm right outside your hospital."

Xia Ningxi looked out the window and said, "I'm behind you, at the Laoxiangren Restaurant."

Chu Xinran arrived at the restaurant drenched in sweat.

Xia Ningxi quickly handed her a few tissues and asked, "What happened?"

"Xi Xi, what exactly happened between you and Young Master Huo? Do you know how terrified I was when I saw the news!" Chu Xinran was extremely agitated.

Xia Ningxi raised an eyebrow: "You came to see me just for this?"

“Yes!” Chu Xinran said, “There are rumors all over the internet that you are Huo Shao’s mistress. My God, are they all blind? You only returned to the country two months ago, how could you have this kind of relationship with Huo Shao? When I saw this news, I rushed over to find you. Are you alright at the hospital?”

Xia Ningxi smiled and shook her head: "It's nothing."

Chu Xinran said, "With such a commotion, how come no one in your hospital knew about it?"

Yang Yuean added, "Since the news has already spread, the people at the hospital must have known about it long ago."

"They haven't been talking badly about Xixi behind her back, have they?" Chu Xinran asked worriedly.

Yang Yuean said, "I did."

"I knew it." Chu Xinran was furious.

Yang Yuean said, "Many people in the hospital are dissatisfied with Dr. Xia, and her reputation has been affected to some extent. I'm afraid that Dr. Xia will not be allowed to participate in some of the most valuable projects and research in the hospital."

"Isn't this ruining Xixi's future?" Chu Xinran was furious.

Xia Ningxi said, "I'm Huo Yuan's personal physician now. I don't do those studies or compete for those titles, so it doesn't matter."

"How can you say it's nothing? You've worked so hard to get to where you are today. If you didn't have these opportunities, how would you get promoted in the future?" Chu Xinran retorted.

Xia Ningxi said, "It's not that I don't want to, but given the current situation, the outside world pays more attention to my private life and very few people pay attention to my work."

"It's all that bastard Huo Nanxiao's fault. Why did he have to provoke you for no reason? By the way, did the Xia family come looking for trouble? The Xia family are all ruthless. You made such a big fuss, they might resent you now," Chu Xinran asked worriedly.

Xia Ningxi took a sip of tea: "Zhou Fenglin came to see me earlier, he should be in the dean's office now. If nothing unexpected happens, Dr. Yang will have to perform my surgery this afternoon."

Yang Yuean said, "It's nothing, it's just a minor surgery, I won't cause any problems."

Xia Ningxi calmly sipped her juice.

Chu Xinran finally saw through it: "Why aren't you flustered at all?"

"Why should I panic?" Xia Ningxi asked back.

Chu Xinran said, "The person you're rumored to be having an affair with is Huo Nanxiao, the heir of the Huo family! Aren't you afraid? I heard that he's deeply in love with Xia Wanwan, and their relationship is very close. How could Young Master Huo let you interfere?"

This question stumped Xia Ningxi.

Yes, how could Huo Nanxiao allow such detrimental news to spread about Xia Wanwan?

He loves Xia Wanwan so much, he shouldn't want others to say bad things about her, right?

Xia Ningxi lowered her eyes: "I don't know."

"Could it be that Young Master Huo has really fallen for you?" Chu Xinran boldly guessed.

Xia Ningxi said, "What nonsense are you talking about? How could that be? He could never like me, no matter who he likes."

"That's not necessarily true. You're so beautiful and capable; there aren't many people more outstanding than you. Maybe he's taken care of Huo Yuan these past few days, and he thinks you're a very nice person, so he's developed feelings for you over time," Chu Xinran guessed.

Yang Yuean, who was standing to the side, silently picked up his chopsticks and started eating, not daring to utter a sound.

Xia Ningxi replied, "It's not what you think at all. There's nothing between me and Huo Nanxiao."

"Then why was Young Master Huo hugging you so late at night? I saw all those photos," Chu Xinran questioned.

Xia Ningxi choked on a mouthful of juice.

Her face flushed as she said, "You don't know what happened back then. Those photos are all unreliable. There's really nothing between him and me. As for why things escalated so much, it's probably because the Huo family elders don't like Xia Wanwan either."

Chu Xinran nodded: "That's true. I never expected that after so many years, Young Master Huo and Xia Wanwan still haven't gotten their marriage certificate. I suppose it's because the elders of the Huo family don't like Xia Wanwan? Otherwise, it wouldn't have dragged on for so long. In that case, you've suffered an undeserved misfortune."