Chapter 985 They Only Treat You as Their Master

In the morning, Xia Ningxi wanted to drive Huo Nanxiao's car. The housekeeper of Lanyuan even left the door open for Xia Ningxi to choose any car she wanted. She could drive whichever car she liked.

Xia Wanwan, the legitimate wife, wanted to drive around in any car like Xia Ningxi, but the housekeeper stopped her, as if afraid she would steal the car.

Even though Xia Wanwan's rise to power was dishonorable, she was still married to Huo Nanxiao and was legally his wife. Even if Huo Nanxiao didn't treat her as his wife, it didn't change her status.

But the people here, even though they clearly see Xia Wanwan is such a grown woman, still call Xia Ningxi "Young Mistress," and anyone with a temper would feel uncomfortable about that.

Xia Wanwan chuckled: "It seems the servants here prefer you."

Xia Ningxi said, "This property can also be considered as our property, so to them, I am also the owner. Huo Nanxiao has not treated you badly and has given you a lot, hasn't he?"

“Whether in this house or outside, they all look down on me.” Xia Wanwan said with a self-deprecating laugh, “Unlike you, even if you get divorced, many people will still treat you as the eldest young mistress of the Huo family.”

Xia Ningxi was annoyed with her: "I'm tired. Aren't you tired?"

"So, are you willing to leave Nanxiao completely?" Xia Wanwan suddenly raised her head, staring intently at Xia Ningxi, her voice firm and urgent as she spoke each word.

Xia Ningxi: "I don't want to."

"Why?" Xia Wanwan asked in disbelief.

Xia Ningxi said, "If Huo Nanxiao is willing to keep his distance from me, I will leave him completely. If you want to gain a foothold in the Huo family and live a good life with him, you should ask him if he is willing."

Furthermore, the person vying for your man right now isn't me, but your own sister, Xia Luoluo. These words are more appropriate to be spoken to Xia Luoluo. I don't think you're a match for her; she might very well get rid of you, this huge problem, very soon. No one wants to hand over their hard-won child to someone else to raise, not even their own sister.”

These words completely shattered Xia Wanwan's hopes.

Xia Wanwan was trembling with fear, and her back, unseen by anyone, was already covered in a dense layer of cold sweat.

There was a thumping sound upstairs; someone was chasing and playing. It was obvious that it was those children; they were already awake.

"You should go back now. The child doesn't really like guests." Xia Ningxi smiled gently, exuding an indescribable aloofness and silence.

It was this silence that made Xia Wanwan seem utterly ridiculous.

Once a high-society socialite, sought after by countless people, even the heir of a top-tier wealthy family like Huo Nanxiao fell at her feet, Xia Wanwan has now become someone everyone despises. This fall from grace is very painful for Xia Wanwan, but there is nothing she can do.

Seeing that the child had gone downstairs, Xia Wanwan felt it was inappropriate to linger there any longer. She stood up and said, "Sorry to bother you."

She left Lanyuan.

Huo Yuan, who was running in the lead, saw Xia Wanwan and was quite puzzled: "Didn't she leave? Why is she still at our house?"

"They must have forgotten something," Xia Ningxi replied.

Huo Yuan said, "She came to see her father, but when she found he wasn't home, she made an excuse to leave. I know she really likes her father."

Xia Ningxi: "You're so smart."

Huo Yuan's little vanity was satisfied, and a big smile appeared on his face: "Of course."

Xia Ningxi picked up Huo Yuan and kissed his chubby little face, smiling as she said, "So cute, let Mommy give you a good hug."

"I have a feeling she came to cause trouble for Mommy." Huo Yuan kept his eyes fixed on Xia Wanwan's departing figure, muttering to himself.

Xia Ningxi said, "You are a child, children should not meddle in adult matters."

"I'm not a child anymore," Huo Yuan retorted.

Xia Ningxi pinched Huo Yuan's little face, "You're right, you've grown up. You're no longer a three-year-old child, you're a four-year-old child."

"Mommy underestimates me," Huo Yuan muttered.

Xia Ningxi tapped his head. "Go have fun. I have things to do and can't stay with you guys."

"Okay." Huo Yuan pouted and left.

Xia Ningxi turned and went upstairs, where she spent half a day busy in the study.

She was happy to have some free time by leaving the child with the housekeeper.

After she finished everything, Huo Nanxiao had already put the three children to sleep.

Xia Ningxi pushed open the door to the guest room and saw him holding a book, reading carefully by the light of a night lamp. The three little ones were sleeping peacefully beside him, lying in various positions.

"You can go now. I'll sleep with the child tonight," Xia Ningxi said softly.

Huo Nanxiao raised his head, his dark eyes fixed on her stunning face, and asked, "Are you done with your work?"

"Not yet. I'm going back to the lab tomorrow, and the child will be coming back to Lingcheng with me." Xia Ningxi walked over, sat on the edge of the bed, and carefully covered the child with a soft blanket.

Huo Nanxiao agreed: "Okay, I'll send it back tomorrow."

"No need, I'll take the child back by plane myself, I don't need you." Xia Ningxi declined his offer.

Huo Nanxiao was displeased: "I'll arrange a private jet to take you."

“Okay. But you don’t need to come back to Lingcheng with me; it wouldn’t look good if someone saw us,” Xia Ningxi said.

Huo Nanxiao: "Who wouldn't mind if they saw this? Who are you afraid of them finding out?"

"Xia Luoluo's pregnancy has caused such a big stir, and a lot of people outside are waiting to dig out some bombshell news from you. If you come back to Lingcheng with me, my child and I will definitely be talked about. You don't want your children to be pointed at and gossiped about, do you?" Xia Ningxi asked very seriously.

Huo Nanxiao remained silent.

"Go out, I'll stay with the kids tonight," Xia Ningxi said.

Huo Nanxiao said, "I'll take you to the airport tomorrow."

“Okay.” Xia Ningxi did not refuse.

The next morning, Huo Nanxiao arranged for a private jet to pick up the family of four. Xia Ningxi thought that Huo Nanxiao meant the airport in the capital city when he said he would take her to the airport, but it turned out that Huo Nanxiao went to Lingcheng as well.

After arriving in Lingcheng, he did not get off the plane. He watched Xia Ningxi and the child get into the car before returning to the capital to deal with that mess of trouble.

Xia Ningxi ignored Huo Nanxiao's messy affairs and focused on her work, diligently treating the patients' illnesses.

She was oblivious to everything around her. Even when reporters came to interview her, she didn't give any response. In addition, because she kept following Xia Ningxi, she was blamed by the Ling family. She tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead.

Over time, everyone became too lazy to interview Xia Ningxi, but the people in the hospital paid close attention to her every move, especially Lin Jiangbei, who, despite being sick, was still at the forefront of gossip.

What left Xia Ningxi speechless was that this guy's health wasn't very good to begin with, but after eating melons for a month straight, his physical condition improved a lot. He got all excited whenever he saw Xia Ningxi, and he didn't seem like a patient at all.