Chapter 381 Huo Nanxiao Wants to Silence

This was the second time Zhou Fenglin had mentioned Huo Yuan's name. At first, Xia Wanwan didn't pay any attention to it, but after hearing Zhou Fenglin mention Huo Yuan so many times, Xia Wanwan couldn't help but become curious.

Huo Nanxiao did not tell her that Huo Yuan was actually a child of the Huo family.

Xia Wanwan said to Zhou Fenglin, "Mom, what you're talking about are all matters concerning the Huo family. There's no need to mention them to me."

Zhou Fenglin angrily scolded, "Are you stupid? Your current physical condition will not recover in less than a year or two, and the longer it goes on, the more unsafe it will be."

"Mom, what's unsafe? I don't understand what you mean," Xia Wanwan said, puzzled.

Zhou Fenglin said, "There are plenty of women who want to marry Huo Nanxiao now. If you don't hurry up and find a way to keep him, how will you establish yourself in the future? Aren't you afraid that he will suddenly fall in love with someone else?"

"What does this have to do with Huo Yuan?" Xia Wanwan asked again.

Zhou Fenglin asked, "Are you in a good physical condition to have a child?"

“I…” Xia Wanwan was stumped by the question, and she was somewhat displeased: “But Huo Yuan is not my child.”

Zhou Fenglin said, "As long as it's registered in your name, it's your child, and no one can change that. As long as you don't want to give up your child, no one can take it away."

Xia Wanwan said coldly, "Huo Yuan has his own mother. He has already told me that he doesn't want to stay with me. Why do you insist that I leave the child behind?"

"How can you enter the Huo family if you don't have a child to rely on? That old man Huo Xiuyuan obviously wants to have a grandson as soon as possible. If you can't give birth to a child for the Huo family in a short period of time, why should Huo Xiuyuan let you into the Huo family?" Zhou Fenglin said with exasperation.

Xia Wanwan said, "Even so, I would never take advantage of a child."

"Are you stupid?" Zhou Fenglin was so angry that he almost couldn't help but hit Xia Wanwan.

Xia Wanwan said, "The matter between Nan Xiao and me is none of anyone's business. If Mother came to see me today just to say these things, then please leave."

"Why won't you listen to me? Do you know how popular Huo Nanxiao is in the capital? So many people want to send their daughters into the Huo family to climb the social ladder. If you don't seize this opportunity, someone else will beat you to it, and you'll be the one crying." Zhou Fenglin gritted his teeth.

Xia Wanwan said, "I believe in Nan Xiao."

"You believe him? Do you know that Huo Nanxiao personally came to warn me and your father?" Zhou Fenglin questioned.

Xia Wanwan was taken aback: "What do you mean?"

Zhou Fenglin said, "I only mentioned to some friends in the group that you were going to marry Huo Nanxiao, and the Huo family immediately came out to sever ties. Huo Nanxiao even came to my door to warn me to shut up. Do you know how humiliated and embarrassed I am?"

Xia Wanwan raised her beautiful eyebrows and scolded, "Mother, how could you do such a thing? How could you spread it around like this? You certainly deserve to be scolded. Nan Xiao only warned you, which is already giving you enough face."

"Are you really my daughter?!" Zhou Fenglin was furious. He never expected that his biological daughter would stand on Huo Nanxiao's side and speak up for him.

Xia Wanwan raised her face arrogantly: "Even if I were your daughter, I wouldn't stand by and watch you make one mistake after another. I know how to handle my relationship with Nan Xiao; I don't need your help."

Furthermore, the Huo family is a prestigious and powerful clan; any slight disturbance could have a negative impact on them. Marriage isn't something our family can decide; both parties must agree.

Zhou Fenglin sneered: "Both sides agree? Hmph, you have no idea how much Huo Xiuyuan looks down on our family and on you."

"Why would my mother hate me when we've never even met? She's overthinking things." Xia Wanwan didn't think she was any bad.

She simply spent a few more years in the hospital, but she didn't feel that she was much worse than ordinary people.

Seeing Xia Wanwan's naivety, Zhou Fenglin wanted to tell her that Huo Nanxiao was already married, but considering Xia Wanwan's self-righteous personality, he was afraid she wouldn't be able to accept this fact.

Zhou Fenglin decided to keep the matter a secret.

She reminded Xia Wanwan: "You've just woken up and there are still many things you don't understand. Huo Nanxiao doesn't love you that much. If you don't marry into the Huo family soon, you might never be able to enter the Huo family again. You'd better take advantage of Huo Nanxiao's guilt towards you and finalize the marriage as soon as possible."

Xia Wanwan said, "No need."

"You—" Zhou Fenglin trembled with anger as he cursed, "With your personality, Xia Ningxi will take your position sooner or later."

"What does this have to do with Ning Xi?" Xia Wanwan asked in surprise.

Zhou Fenglin said, "Forget it, let's bring this up later."

Zhou Fenglin left Ninghai Hospital with a belly full of anger, but her words were deeply imprinted in Xia Wanwan's heart.

In the evening, Huo Nanxiao visited Xia Wanwan at Ninghai Hospital. He didn't linger for long, but asked Tang En about Xia Wanwan's condition. After confirming that everything was alright, he prepared to leave.

Xia Wanwan called out to him, "Nan Xiao."

Huo Nanxiao stopped and asked, "What is it?"

Xia Wanwan asked, "Are you busy tonight?"

"No," Huo Nanxiao replied.

Xia Wanwan said, "Since you're alright, why don't you sit down and chat with me?"

Huo Nanxiao frowned, a complex look flashing in his dark eyes. He didn't say anything, but walked to the bedside and sat down.

Xia Wanwan said, "You seem to be very busy lately. Every time you come over, you leave in less than five minutes. Is it because you're too busy with work?"

"My family is waiting for me to come home for dinner," Huo Nanxiao answered truthfully.

Xia Wanwan suddenly realized, "Oh, I see. I haven't been home for a long time either. I've been staying in the hospital ever since I woke up. I want to go out and see the world. Can you take me out for a walk?"

Her voice was gentle, and her beautiful eyes looked into Huo Nanxiao's eyes.

But Huo Nanxiao remembered that Xia Ningxi was still waiting for him in the car, so he refused Xia Wanwan's request, saying, "Not today, I have something to do."

"Didn't you just say that things had been taken care of?" Xia Wanwan asked, surprised.

Huo Nanxiao said, "A client is waiting for me."

Xia Wanwan was a little disappointed. She lowered her head and said sadly, "Okay, then you go ahead and do your work. I won't bother you anymore."

Huo Nanxiao said, "You should rest and recover in the hospital. Once you're feeling better, I'll take you out for a walk."

"Yes, I believe you." Xia Wanwan was very happy.

Huo Nanxiao walked to the bedside and said very seriously, "You should rest well and not think too much."

"Nan Xiao, why hasn't Ning Xi come to the hospital lately?" Xia Wanwan suddenly asked.

Huo Nanxiao's cold face remained expressionless: "She has her own things to do."

"I heard you two are getting very close," Xia Wanwan couldn't help but ask.

Huo Nanxiao asked in a deep voice, "Why are you asking this?"

"Is it inconvenient to talk about it?" Xia Wanwan asked.

Huo Nanxiao replied, "No, there's nothing between her and me."

“Oh…” Xia Wanwan replied softly.

Huo Nanxiao said, "Just focus on getting better and don't worry about anything else."

"Okay." Xia Wanwan nodded and continued, "Tomorrow is Saturday, can you take me out to get some sun?"

“Okay.” Huo Nanxiao did not refuse.

Xia Wanwan was very happy.

After closing the door, Huo Nanxiao quickly took the elevator downstairs.

Xia Ningxi waited in the car for a long time. She got a little annoyed and could only sit in the car in a daze. After a long time without Huo Nanxiao getting off, she couldn't sit still any longer and got out of the car.

As the elevator doors opened, Xia Ningxi strode inside, only to bump into someone walking straight out.

"Hmm—"

Xia Ningxi gave a soft snort and suddenly took two steps back.

Huo Nanxiao pulled her swaying body into his arms and asked, "Are you alright?"

Xia Ningxi recovered from the pain and hurriedly pushed Huo Nanxiao away, saying, "I'm fine, why did it take you so long to come down? I've been waiting for you for so long."

"Let's go."

Huo Nanxiao knew it was getting late, so he took Xia Ningxi's hand and headed towards the garage.

Xia Ningxi was stunned for two seconds, and subconsciously looked at Huo Nanxiao's big hand holding hers. Her mind was in turmoil. She struggled a couple of times but couldn't break free, so she could only endure it.

The car slowly weaved through the congested traffic and soon stopped in front of a bar.

The manager, accompanied by two rows of bodyguards, quickly stepped forward and said respectfully, "Young Master Huo, Young Master Helian has been waiting for you for quite some time."

Huo Nanxiao got out of the car.

Xia Ningxi froze when she heard Helian Jue's name.

Huo Nanxiao noticed that Xia Ningxi was a little flustered. He snorted inwardly but showed no emotion on his face. He said, "Get out of the car."

"I'm not going." Xia Ningxi remained unmoved.

Huo Nanxiao said, "I'll protect you."

"You brothers can have your own get-together, why did you bring me along?" Xia Ningxi asked unhappily.

Huo Nanxiao narrowed his eyes slightly: "Are you getting out of the car by yourself, or should I carry you up?"

"I'm not going, I want to go home." Xia Ningxi was very resistant.

Helian Jue clearly knew that he had helped An Yao escape back then. Not only did Huo Nanxiao not hide her properly, but he also brought her to Helian Jue's presence. What if Helian Jue got angry and shot her?

Huo Nanxiao must be ecstatic!

He not only successfully gained custody of his three children, but also lived a blissful life with Xia Wanwan...

Xia Ningxi became increasingly angry, and she insisted on staying in the car and refusing to leave.

Huo Nanxiao stared dangerously at the woman inside the car, opened the passenger door, and forcibly lifted Xia Ningxi up by the waist.

"You, you, you, put me down!" Xia Ningxi cried out in shock.

Huo Nanxiao completely ignored her and carried Xia Ningxi into the bar.

The two rows of bodyguards standing on either side all looked at them in surprise, as did passersby and some VIPs, who all turned to look at Huo Nanxiao.

His gaze was unusually intense.

Xia Ningxi had never been so embarrassed. She gritted her teeth and warned in a low voice, "Put me down right now!"

"No need, I'll carry you inside." Huo Nanxiao showed no intention of putting her down.

Xia Ningxi punched him in the chest in anger: "So many people are watching, you may be shameless, but I am."

"Hehe." Huo Nanxiao chuckled but remained silent.

Xia Ningxi struggled several times but couldn't break free. Overwhelmed with shame and indignation, and seeing countless people staring at her, Xia Ningxi could only hide her face in Huo Nanxiao's arms, trying her best to avoid being seen by others...

She was furious. Huo Nanxiao had always been afraid of being photographed by reporters when they were together. Now, he was hugging her in public. Wasn't he afraid of being photographed?

Why did you have to bring her to a place like this?

Did Huo Nanxiao intend to use someone else to kill her and silence her?