Chapter 723 Entering the Hospital

Even Xia Wanwan, with her usually good temper, finally couldn't hold back anymore. Her hands clenched slightly, and her body trembled uncontrollably. She was very angry, but Lu Qi was telling the truth.

Over the years, Huo Nanxiao has sacrificed a lot for Xia Wanwan and for the entire Xia family. All the resources and money Huo Nanxiao has contributed are joint property with Xia Ningxi, and as the original wife, Xia Ningxi has the right to reclaim them.

Even though Xia Ningxi has now divorced Huo Nanxiao, she is still entitled to reclaim every penny Huo Nanxiao has spent on her over the years.

She certainly didn't have the right to speak loudly in front of Xia Ningxi.

Realizing this, Xia Wanwan didn't know how to refute it.

Xia Wanwan said guiltily, "I know everything Nan Xiao gave to the Xia family. If you ask me to repay the money now, I really don't have any. After I recover, I will earn money to pay you back. I promise I won't owe you a single penny."

"Don't make such promises to me. I'm not stupid. Do you think I'll believe your nonsense? Even if you really have the ability to earn hundreds of millions, Huo Nanxiao won't want that money. As his first wife, I naturally wouldn't be comfortable suing you, my 'savior.' However, Xia Wanwan, you've already received enough. Not everything in this world belongs to you," Xia Ningxi reminded her irritably.

Xia Wanwan did not answer. She did not know how to refute it. She could only look at Huo Nanxiao, hoping that he would resolve the matter.

Huo Nanxiao had no intention of making Xia Wanwan repay the medical expenses over the years, nor did he intend to make Xia Wenhe's family repay the money. He knew that Xia Ningxi was angry, which was why she was so upset.

Huo Nanxiao coldly said to Zhou Fenglin, "Tomorrow morning at ten o'clock, you will take Xia Luoluo to Ninghai Hospital to publicly apologize to Xia Ningxi."

Zhou Fenglin felt ashamed and looked at Xia Wanwan.

Xia Wanwan spoke up: "Nan Xiao, I don't think this is appropriate."

"Wanwan, I've already given you enough face by not making you come to apologize in person. It wouldn't be appropriate for you to plead for your family again," Huo Nanxiao said, displeased.

His handsome face was cold and devoid of any warmth; there was absolutely no room for negotiation on this matter.

Xia Wanwan was dissatisfied, but there was nothing she could do. She could only silently watch Zhou Fenglin and helplessly lower her head.

Zhou Fenglin felt extremely ashamed. Apologizing to Xia Ningxi in public was a great humiliation for her. She had never done anything so shameful in her life. However, Huo Nanxiao forced her to agree.

“Since Young Master Huo insists that I issue a public apology, then I agree. But I have one request: the Xia Group cannot go bankrupt. I hope Young Master Huo can help the company for Wanwan’s sake,” Zhou Fenglin pleaded.

Huo Nanxiao sneered, "Are you worthy?"

Zhou Fenglin looked up, puzzled.

After dealing with Xia Ningxi's matter, Huo Nanxiao re-examined Zhou Fenglin. This woman had been given a large amount of drug powder, but now she only looked a little pale and did not have any serious symptoms of poisoning, so she should have an antidote on her.

However, the matter of her poisoning cannot be left unresolved.

Huo Nanxiao asked Xia Wanwan, "How do you plan to deal with her poisoning incident?"

Xia Wanwan frowned.

"Don't tell me you have no ideas," Huo Nanxiao said, displeased.

Xia Wanwan bit her lip: "I don't feel too bad right now, so I guess the poison isn't a big deal. She only resorted to this drastic measure because she was thinking of the Xia family."

"Wanwan, are you really going to drop the matter?" Huo Nanxiao's anger flared.

After thinking for a long time, Xia Wanwan nodded: "I won't pursue this."

"Fine, fine, fine!" Huo Nanxiao's dark eyes were filled with rage: "You want to protect a mother like that!"

"I'm sorry..." Xia Wanwan continued to apologize.

Huo Nanxiao was so angry he almost burst out of his chest. He hated Xia Wanwan for being so stupid. With nowhere to vent his anger, he stared at the family in front of him, and laughed in anger. Without saying a word, he turned and left.

Lu Qi was stunned, not understanding why Huo Nanxiao suddenly decided to leave. Just as he was about to ask how to deal with the family, he saw Huo Nanxiao suddenly stop.

"What are you still sitting there for? Are you waiting to eat here?" The extremely cold voice was mixed with intense anger.

Xia Wanwan looked around in confusion, her gaze finally settling on Xia Ningxi, the only one sitting on the sofa watching the show. Huo Nanxiao was talking to Xia Ningxi; he wanted her to leave with him.

Xia Wanwan's heart was breaking. Tears welled in her eyes as she met Huo Nanxiao's gaze in disbelief.

At this moment, Huo Nanxiao did not look at her; his eyes reflected only Xia Ningxi's image.

Xia Ningxi silently stood up from the sofa, put the handful of sunflower seeds back into the plate, clapped her hands, and followed.

“Nan Xiao—” Xia Wanwan tried to persuade him to stay.

But Huo Nanxiao had already left.

And Xia Ningxi? She got into Huo Nanxiao's car and left with him.

Xia Wanwan slumped to the ground, feeling a bone-chilling coldness spreading through her limbs.

Zhou Fenglin rushed forward: "Wanwan, what's wrong? You should go and beg Young Master Huo to help us."

"Get out of my way!" Xia Wanwan shook off Zhou Fenglin's hand with all her might and roared angrily, "What have you all done? Look at what you've done! You've ruined a perfectly good family! How is Nan Xiao supposed to view me in the future? How is he supposed to view my family?!"

“But I’m doing this for your own good,” Zhou Fenglin continued to explain.

Xia Wanwan sneered: "For my own good? I think you're doing this for yourself! Huo Nanxiao has already been more than kind to me, yet you keep using me as a stepping stone to climb higher. Do you really think I can't see through you?"

Xia Luoluo said, "Sister, don't misunderstand Mother. She really means well for you."

Snap—

Xia Wanwan slapped Xia Luoluo across the face and said angrily, "And you, how could you do such a despicable thing?"

"Are you crazy?" Charlotte stood up angrily.

Xia Wanwan said, "Are you the one who's crazy, you idiot? Do you think I don't know you want to get into Huo Nanxiao's bed? He doesn't even look at you, yet you're eager to offer yourself to him. If you're so desperate for money, why don't you go out and sell yourself? That would make you money much faster!"

Xia Luoluo was furious and embarrassed: "I am your own sister, how dare you humiliate me like this? If it weren't for my efforts and planning for you all these years, Huo Nanxiao would have forgotten you long ago, and you, a good-for-nothing who can't even take care of yourself, would have been able to rise to the top?"

Xia Wanwan clenched her fists: "From today onwards, your lives and deaths have nothing to do with me. This is the last time. Next time, even if Huo Nanxiao puts a knife to your throats, I won't care!"

Leaving behind a message, Xia Wanwan stormed upstairs in a huff.

Zhou Fenglin and Xia Luoluo were angrily cursing downstairs, but it was unclear what they were saying.

Xia Ningxi kept sneezing on the way back. She rubbed her nose and subconsciously pulled her coat tighter.

Seeing that she was dressed lightly, Huo Nanxiao took off his coat and draped it over Xia Ningxi, then said to Lu Qi, "Turn up the car's temperature."

“Okay,” Lu Qi replied immediately.

The temperature inside the car rose, and Xia Ningxi felt a little better. Instead of looking at Huo Nanxiao, she turned her head to look at the scenery outside the window.

Huo Nanxiao was angry because of what Xia Wanwan had done.

Lu Qi comforted her, "Young Master Huo, please don't be angry. Miss Wanwan has always been like this. She's always been unreasonable in order to protect her family. She's also thinking about the Xia family."

These words only made Huo Nanxiao angrier. He asked with a dark face, "Where is Xia Wenhe?"

Lu Qi: "I heard he's trying to raise money and attract investment to make a comeback."

Huo Nanxiao sneered: "Tell all of Xia Group's partners that anyone who dares to invest in Xia Wenhe is going against me."

Lu Qi: "Understood, I'll call Ye Su right away."

Lu Qi was overjoyed and immediately sent a message to Ye Su, but then he thought about it and said, "Young Master Huo, Miss Wanwan will definitely plead with you after she finds out about this. Xia Wenhe is her father. If Miss Wanwan cries in front of you, you will probably regret it. Once these words are spoken, they cannot be taken back. Do you really want to cut off the Xia family's path?"

Huo Nanxiao's eyes showed displeasure.

Lu Qi immediately shut his mouth and quickly made arrangements.

Xia Wenhe begged and pleaded with everyone he could find to save his company, but as soon as Huo Nanxiao spoke up, everyone avoided him. Some companies that had previously been willing to help him even kicked him out. He was completely bewildered and had no idea what had happened.

Later, after investigation and verification, it was discovered that Huo Nanxiao had made a statement in the industry, completely blacklisting the Xia Group. When Xia Wenhe heard this news, he almost collapsed to the ground. He couldn't understand why Huo Nanxiao, who had always been very lenient towards the Xia family, would take such a vicious action. He rushed home to inquire about the situation and learned that it was Zhou Fenglin and Xia Luoluo who had done this.

In a fit of rage, Xia Wenhe beat the two men so badly that they ended up in the hospital. It's unclear how vicious he was.