Chapter 197 Making the Son Take the Blame

Huo Nanxiao found Xia Xingxing's words increasingly grating.

Huo Nanxiao felt like his precious son was siding with outsiders!

Huo Nanxiao's face was serious, and he scolded Xia Xingxing: "What do you know?"

Xia Xingxing pouted and snorted, "I don't understand anything, but I do understand the most basic principles. Daddy, don't think you can do whatever you want just because you have money. Dr. Xia is not your plaything. Why should you be able to say whatever you want?"

Huo Nanxiao's handsome face was extremely gloomy. At this moment, he even had the urge to cover Xia Xingxing's mouth because the little girl's words were too infuriating.

"Go to sleep," Huo Nanxiao snapped coldly.

Xia Xingxing obediently climbed into her bed and asked in a mocking tone, "Isn't Daddy going to sleep with me?"

"Didn't you just say you could sleep by yourself today?" Huo Nanxiao sneered. "If you're afraid to sleep by yourself, then call Xia Ningxi."

He threw his phone in front of Xia Xingxing and turned to leave.

Before leaving, he made sure to close the door behind him.

Xia Xingxing pouted and huffed, "Bad daddy, don't think I don't know you're trying to use me to trick mommy into coming here. I'm not falling for it."

He put his phone aside and went to sleep.

It was quiet and peaceful all night long.

Huo Nanxiao, however, was uneasy after leaving Xia Xingxing's room. He was very worried about the child and worried that Xia Xingxing was afraid of the dark and dared not sleep at night. So he waited in the study for Xia Xingxing to come to him, but after waiting for an hour, Xia Xingxing did not appear.

Huo Nanxiao could only go to Xia Xingxing's room to check on her, only to find that the little one was already fast asleep, sprawled out on the bed.

Huo Nanxiao was a little angry, but seeing his precious son sleeping so soundly, he didn't want to disturb him, so he stayed with Xia Xingxing for one night.

The next day.

Huo Nanxiao got up early and instructed the kitchen to prepare breakfast.

The kitchen prepared everything according to Huo Yuan's tastes, but Xia Xingxing had no appetite and pouted, unwilling to eat.

Huo Nanxiao frowned: "Not to your liking?"

"Mmm." Xia Xingxing lowered her head.

Huo Nanxiao said, "Aren't these all your favorite dishes?"

Xia Xingxing thought to herself: These are all dishes that Huo Yuan likes, not the ones he likes. He likes strong-flavored dishes.

"I want something spicy right now," Xia Xingxing replied.

Huo Nanxiao said in a deep voice, "No, your injuries haven't fully healed yet. Eating too much spicy food will affect the healing of your wounds."

"Oh," Xia Xingxing said reluctantly.

The father and son ate a little something.

It was unclear whose car drove into the Huo family's residence, but soon the butler rushed over to announce, "Young Master Huo, Ye Su has arrived."

Huo Nanxiao said, "Let her in."

“Okay.” The butler immediately invited Ye Su into the room.

Huo Nanxiao put down his chopsticks and walked into the reception room.

"Good morning, President." Ye Su's voice was crisp and capable.

Huo Nanxiao casually walked to the sofa, sat down, crossed his legs, opened the file on the table, and asked as he looked at it, "What happened?"

"The company has been attacked by a rival group, and the stock market has been greatly affected. Now, many reporters and media outlets are gathered outside the company, wanting to interview the president. I don't know how to handle this," Ye Su replied.

Huo Nanxiao asked with a serious expression, "Have you found out which company was behind this?"

Ye Su said, "It's Jinhe Group."

Jinhe Group...

Huo Jinchuan.

A cold glint appeared on Huo Nanxiao's handsome face.

No wonder Huo Jinchuan has been so well-behaved these past two days; it turns out he was waiting for him here.

Ye Su said, "President, what should we do now? The media needs a reasonable explanation from you."

Huo Nanxiao said, "Go and make preparations for a press conference tomorrow."

"Okay." Ye Su nodded and left in a hurry.

Huo Nanxiao stood up from the sofa.

Xia Xingxing asked, "Is Daddy going to work?"

“Go to the hospital,” Huo Nanxiao said.

Xia Xingxing was secretly delighted and asked, "Are you going to send me to Dr. Xia's?"

"Hmph." Huo Nanxiao snorted coldly.

Xia Xingxing didn't care whether Huo Nanxiao was angry or not. She quickly went upstairs, grabbed a set of Huo Yuan's clothes, put them on, and happily got into Huo Nanxiao's car.

Huo Nanxiao noticed that the little guy was very happy, and asked him with a serious face, "Are you this happy to go see Xia Ningxi?"

"Of course," Xia Xingxing replied without hesitation.

Huo Nanxiao's aura grew even colder: "She doesn't have you in her heart."

"Daddy, I didn't give Dr. Xia any money, and I'm not her biological child. What makes you think you can expect her to care about me? Your expectations are too high," Xia Xingxing said sarcastically, pouting.

Huo Nanxiao was annoyed by the little guy. He obviously didn't expect Xia Xingxing to answer like that, and he was disappointed in him.

However, Xia Xingxing didn't think she was wrong. She just felt that Huo Nanxiao's demands were too high. On one hand, he wanted Xia Wanwan to become the eldest daughter-in-law of the Huo family, and on the other hand, he wanted Xia Ningxi to selflessly help him take care of the child. After raising the child, he would have to give him away to someone else. Wasn't that ridiculous?

Upon arriving at the hospital, Xia Xingxing easily found Xia Ningxi's consultation room.

Xia Ningxi was late; she hadn't arrived at the hospital by nine o'clock. Huo Nanxiao was worried about leaving Xia Xingxing alone in the examination room, so he sat inside and waited for Xia Ningxi.

Before Xia Ningxi even arrived, the news had already spread throughout the hospital.

As soon as Xia Ningxi arrived at the hospital, she noticed that many of her colleagues were looking at her. She found it very strange until she saw Huo Nanxiao sitting in the examination room. Then she suddenly realized what was going on.

So this is the guy who came.

"Why didn't you tell me you were coming to the hospital?" Xia Ningxi asked.

Huo Nanxiao asked, "Why are you so late?"

"The child has a cold," Xia Ningxi answered truthfully.

Huo Nanxiao frowned: "That little girl?"

Xia Ningxi said, "Yes."

"Don't you know that colds are contagious?" Huo Nanxiao asked coldly.

Xia Ningxi said, "I know, so what?"

"I don't have time to take care of A-Yuan. I'm leaving him in your care today. As for that little girl, you can handle her yourself," Huo Nanxiao said coldly.

Xia Ningxi replied, "Come pick me up when you get off work."

"I'm not free tonight," Huo Nanxiao said coldly.

Xia Ningxi said, "You mean you want me to take the child home tonight?"

“There is still a source of infection in your home. I think the two children should live separately. Your brother is also in the capital. Let him take care of her at night, while you go back to Lanyuan to take care of Huo Yuan.” Huo Nanxiao’s voice was cold and stern, but his attitude was so firm that he brooked no refusal.

Xia Xingxing couldn't help but complain in her heart: "Daddy, all he knows is to use me as an excuse. If he wants to bring Mommy home, he should just say so. Why does he have to drag me into this? I'm not Huo Yuan. I can eat and sleep well on my own!"

Xia Xingxing doesn't want to take the blame for this at all.