Chapter 476 Helping You Apply Medicine

Huo Nanxiao did not want to answer Qu Huilan's question.

“Mother, I will handle my own affairs, don’t worry about me,” he said.

Qu Huilan frowned and said, "How can I not worry? Li Yancheng's reputation in the capital is not much less than yours. He's the same age as you but has never been married or had children. Everyone in the capital knows that he has feelings for Ning Xi!"

Huo Nanxiao felt inexplicably irritable.

Qu Huilan said, "Ning Xi doesn't want to come back to you now. She has already sacrificed enough for this family. If she really chooses Li Yancheng, we, as elders, can only support her. But can you accept that?"

"I heard that Ning Xi spent the night at Li Yancheng's house."

"Their relationship and feelings for each other deepened step by step..."

Huo Nanxiao said impatiently, "Alright, stop talking and get out."

"You..." Qu Huilan was exasperated and left angrily.

Huo Nanxiao continued working, but the phrase "Ning Xi spent the night at Li Yancheng's house" kept replaying in his mind, making him feel agitated.

Leaning back in his chair, Huo Nanxiao rubbed his temples.

The sound of children's laughter came from downstairs. Huo Nanxiao went to the window and looked down. Three children were chasing and playing, which was very cute.

As for Xia Ningxi, she has been resting in order to fully recover her energy before the surgery.

Huo Nanxiao didn't want to disturb her, but when he passed by her door, he heard her talking to someone. Her voice was soft and pleasant to hear, gentle and delicate, like a shy little girl.

He pushed open the door, and Xia Ningxi was nestled on the sofa, a faint smile on her face, her eyes filled with tenderness.

He rarely saw Xia Ningxi so petite and tender talking to someone on the phone. Who could it be?

He really wanted to know!

"Dinner's ready." The man coughed lightly, deliberately interrupting their conversation.

Xia Ningxi was startled by the sudden appearance of the man and quickly covered her phone. "Oh, okay, I understand, I'll be right there."

"Hide what?" Huo Nanxiao asked back.

Xia Ningxi explained, "It's nothing, aren't we about to eat? I'll be right downstairs."

She hurriedly hung up the phone without even saying goodbye. The more nervous and uneasy she was, the more Huo Nanxiao cared. If it were an ordinary person's phone call, Xia Ningxi would not have acted like a thief.

It must be that thing that's tired of living...

Huo Nanxiao didn't ask, but he had already made a mental note of it.

Dinner was plentiful, consisting of all the children's favorite dishes, but none of Huo Nanxiao's favorites were included.

Huo Nanxiao didn't eat much.

Huo Jinchuan wasn't much better off. He ate a little something and, after the others put down their chopsticks, continued the conversation about needing money for investment.

Because of the enormous amount involved, Huo Xiuyuan did not agree immediately.

"Father, I really need this money." Huo Jinchuan said earnestly.

Huo Xiuyuan said, "Recently, there have been rumors about the Huo family. If you can completely suppress this matter, I can give you funding."

Huo Jinchuan suddenly realized: "I understand what Father means."

"Nan Xiao, don't worry about outside affairs for now. Focus on your work and leave the rest to Jin Chuan," Huo Xiuyuan warned.

“Okay.” Huo Nanxiao did not object.

After dinner, the two elders of the Huo family took the children for a walk in the garden.

Xia Ningxi was a little sleepy and stayed seated without going out.

Huo Jinchuan walked over to Xia Ningxi and handed her a cup of coffee: "Try it, I made it especially for you."

"Thank you." Xia Ningxi accepted it.

Huo Jinchuan said, "You understand what Father means, right? He wants me to deal with Xia Wanwan."

"So what do you plan to do?" Xia Ningxi asked in return.

Huo Jinchuan said, "I respect your choice. If you want to stay, I can deal with that woman. But if you want to leave the Huo family to pursue other happiness, I agree. I can even help you."

"Thank you," Xia Ningxi said politely.

Huo Jinchuan said, "Think it over carefully, I'll wait for your reply."

"No need. I have no opinion on this matter. It's your business what you want to do." Xia Ningxi directly distanced herself from the situation.

Huo Jinchuan smiled and said, "You're very smart."

“You’re not stupid either,” Xia Ningxi added bluntly.

Huo Jinchuan smirked, "It seems you're not planning to ask for my help. Have you found a better backer? Li Yancheng might not be someone you can entrust with anything."

“I know what I’m doing,” Xia Ningxi replied.

If there's one person in this family who most wants Xia Ningxi and Huo Nanxiao to separate, it must be Huo Jinchuan. Only if Xia Ningxi leaves with the child will Huo Xiuyuan despise Huo Nanxiao, and the position of Huo family heir will naturally fall to Huo Jinchuan.

Xia Ningxi didn't want to be used by anyone.

When Xia Ningxi left the Huo family, she asked Huo Nanxiao to take them back to their rented apartment.

Huo Nanxiao was unhappy and didn't stop the car.

The three children were exhausted and sleeping soundly. Xia Ningxi didn't dare to protest too loudly, for fear of waking them up.

Huo Nanxiao probably grasped this point and brought the person back to Lanyuan directly.

Xia Ningxi was furious. She didn't even glance at Huo Nanxiao before carrying Huo Yuan out of the car.

"Young Madam, let me do it." The butler hurriedly went to greet her.

The nanny quickly took the two little ones out of the car and carefully carried them upstairs.

"I'm going to rest." Xia Ningxi didn't even glance at Huo Nanxiao before turning and leaving.

Huo Nanxiao felt uneasy at Xia Ningxi's cold attitude. He looked at her retreating figure with a complicated expression and a heavy heart.

After taking a hot shower, Huo Nanxiao went to check on the three children, covered them with blankets, and then left.

The light in Xia Ningxi's room was still on when Huo Nanxiao pushed the door open and entered.

Sitting on the bed, holding a laptop and studying patient information, Xia Ningxi stared at the man warily. "Why are you here?"

"Help me apply the medicine," Huo Nanxiao said.

Xia Ningxi put down her computer: "Where are you hurt?"

“Back.” He walked to the bedside and sat down.

He had probably just finished showering; a wave of heat emanated from his body, making him feel very hot. His wet hair was messy, but it didn't detract from his beauty at all; in fact, it gave him a kind of unrestrained and wicked charm. He had excellent bone structure; even though he was wearing a bathrobe and wrapped himself up tightly, it was still obvious that he had a superb physique.

His closeness made Xia Ningxi very uncomfortable, especially when his breath sprayed on her cheeks, making her feel itchy and unbearable.

She feigned composure: "Turn your back, I'll help you apply the medicine."

Huo Nanxiao handed the ointment to Xia Ningxi, then untied his bathrobe to reveal his upper body. He had a narrow waist and broad shoulders, and an exceptional temperament. His innate cool aura turned into an ambiguous aura that made one's throat itch the moment he took off the bathrobe.

The enclosed environment and the man's naked body filled the surroundings with an ambiguous atmosphere.

Xia Ningxi took a deep breath, opened the ointment, and gently wiped the wound on Huo Nanxiao's back. He must have been hit by something; his back was blackened in a large area, and he also had burns. When her cold fingertips touched his skin, she could clearly feel Huo Nanxiao's muscles twitch.

Xia Ningxi felt a pang of sadness. She knew that this injury must have been sustained while saving Xia Wanwan...