Chapter 9: A village girl and a disabled man, a perfect match
The Huo family's old house is located in the affluent area of Haicheng Hillside, and is designed in the style of a Chinese garden. With carved corridors and painted buildings, and emerald green tiles and red roofs, it exudes a sense of luxury in a low-key manner.
The Huo family is divided into two branches. The eldest branch lives with the old man in the old house, and the second branch lives in the city. Huo Xingzhou moved out alone and lives in a small villa. However, he was recently injured, so his parents are taking care of him nearby.
Six o'clock in the evening.
The golden sun sets in the west and the sky is getting dark.
Qiao Xi pushed Huo Xingzhou through the long corridor before reaching the banquet hall.
Inside, the lights were bright and people were everywhere. Maids had laid out delicious food on the long table, and a high-pitched, loud female voice urged them to work.
"This is your eldest aunt. She's smart and capable, but also shrewd and vain." Du Juan introduced her to Qiao Xi in a low voice. "Her name is Wang Fengxian. Many people call her Wang Xifeng behind her back."
"The one sitting on the sofa is your uncle. He is ruthless and hypocritical."
It sounds like no one in the family is a good person.
Qiao Xi took note of it.
Wang Fengxian turned around and saw the second family. She smiled sarcastically and said, "You're finally here. I feel a little sorry for Xingzhou sitting in a wheelchair."
She has a pair of narrow almond-shaped eyes and a pointed chin, and looks like someone who is not easy to mess with.
"Sister-in-law is still so harsh in her words." Du Juan said indifferently.
"I love to tell the truth." Wang Fengxian looked at Qiao Xi and said with a smile, "This is your country daughter-in-law. Tsk tsk, a country girl and a disabled person, they are a perfect match."
She kept calling him a cripple and a disabled person!
This is a real blow to the second wife's heart.
Huo Sijiao couldn't stand it anymore and retorted, "Aunt, your mouth stinks so much, didn't you brush your teeth this morning? It stinks so badly, won't it stink up Uncle at night?"
"Huo Sijiao, how do you talk to your elders like that? Is this the second house's upbringing?" Wang Fengxian narrowed her eyes and her face fell.
"I love telling the truth." Huo Sijiao said fiercely, her hands on her hips, "Nuwa should have used your face to mend the sky."
Wang Fengxian was furious and slapped him.
Huo Sijiao would not tolerate being beaten or scolded. She simply pinched Wang Fengxian's hand and broke it, causing her to scream in pain.
"What's going on?"
A resonant, aged voice echoed from the stairs. The old man, dressed in a dark blue training suit and leaning on a dragon-headed cane, had a piercing gaze and a vigorous spirit. Beside him stood the dignified Huo Beiting and a refined, thin, middle-aged man.
"dad."
"grandfather."
No one dared to make trouble anymore.
"Take a seat."
At Mr. Huo's command, everyone gathered around the dining table.
"I called you here today to make an announcement," the old man began. "The first branch found Cheng Han's apprentice, Zhuo Feng. In exchange, the second branch will give the project to the first branch and sign this 'Project Transfer Agreement'."
He finished speaking.
The eldest wife was delighted, while the second wife was frustrated and angry. It was natural for family members to help each other, but the old man insisted on bringing interests into the equation, which made the second wife unwilling to accept!
Wang Fengxian smiled sweetly and said, "Don't you think my sister-in-law is unwilling? It seems that my legs are not as good as my project."
"you!"
Du Juan was so angry that her heart ached. On one side was her son's blood and sweat, and on the other was his legs. She hardened her heart and gritted her teeth and said, "Xingzhou's legs are more important! But we have to test him first!"
Old Master Huo sneered and said, "You don't believe me. Doctor Zhuo, check my grandson's legs first."
"Yes." The thin and shrewd middle-aged doctor beside him bowed and responded.
Zhuo Feng squatted down and opened the medicine box, revealing a row of needles glowing with cold light.
Qiao Xi took a look and saw that they were all gold needles, worthy of being considered collector's items. Boss Zhuo rolled up Huo Xingzhou's trouser leg and took out a three-edged needle and pierced it directly into the Zusanli acupoint.
The needle pierces straight in, one inch, two inches!
He's going in again!
If the needle penetrates more than two inches, it will puncture a blood vessel.
It was right for Boss Zhuo to use acupuncture to bleed, but the timing was wrong and it would aggravate Huo Xingzhou's condition.
A skilled doctor can observe the changes in the meridian qi, which is either through experience or innate talent. Qiao Xi is the latter; she can grasp the flow of the meridian qi.
"No! This shouldn't be..."
Qiao Xi spoke up to stop them, and everyone looked at her with different expressions.
Zhuo Feng chuckled with contempt and said, "Young Madam, are you teaching me how to do things? I've studied medicine for more than forty years, and you still don't know where to pick up a needle."
The eldest wife of the Huo family sneered and said, "Are you a country girl afraid that Xingzhou will heal your legs and abandon you?"
She was about to explain when a bony hand, holding a crispy three-fresh dumpling, filled her mouth. Its cool fingers brushed against her red lips. She bit into it, and it was saturated with juice.
"These crispy dumplings are my favorite at every family dinner. Try them and see if they're delicious." Huo Xingzhou slowly took the handkerchief and wiped his greasy fingers.
Qiao Xi met the man's calm eyes and instantly recalled what he said at home.
Whatever happens, stand behind him and don't say anything.
"Please continue, Doctor Zhuo." Huo Xingzhou said calmly, "She is young and naive, she is just worried about me."
Zhuo Feng thrust two and a half inches deeper, twisting the needle to widen the angle. Black blood oozed from the needle hole. He withdrew the needle, stood up, and spoke confidently.
"Old man, I can cure this disease!" His eyes flashed, "Second Young Master, do you have feeling in your legs now?"
"Um."
Huo Xingzhou responded.
He also noticed the difference between Qiao Xi and Zhuo Feng. She felt more comfortable when being stabbed.
"Doctor Zhuo is truly better than his teacher! Cousin, please sign this Project Transfer Agreement quickly!" Huo Beiting impatiently placed the paper in front of him and considerately handed him a pen.
Things have come to this point, and the second house has no other choice.
I can only sign in exchange for Huo Xingzhou's legs being healthy.
Qiao Xi bit her lower lip, the crispy dumplings in her mouth no longer having any taste. She reached out and placed her hand on his arm, feeling both distressed and angry. She could also treat it, there was no need to give up his project!
He still doesn't believe her?
Huo Xingzhou ignored him, took the pen, and signed the three words in a fast and flowing manner.
Huo Xingzhou put down his pen and said calmly, "Cousin, this project is handed over to you. But the Sun family's land has not been acquired yet."
Tianyuan Group and the Huo family are collaborating on the Future City project, aiming to create a world-leading high-tech smart town. They've allocated five square kilometers of land, including the Sun family's old residence, and they're refusing to relocate.
Huo Beiting folded the paper and said sarcastically with a smile, "That's because you're incompetent! You can't even take a small piece of land. I'll invite you to the groundbreaking ceremony when it's held."
Wang Fengxian smiled until her gums showed. "You don't know yet, do you? Beiting and Young Master Sun are good friends. He has already introduced Beiting to Mr. Sun. The Sun family only has one son, Sun Weimeng!"
The Sun family is famous for doting on their son.
"What a coincidence."
Huo Beiting raised the flickering screen of his phone and said smugly, "Boss Sun called. He must have agreed to move. What's a tough nut to crack for you is a piece of cake for me."
In order to show off and humiliate Huo Xingzhou, he turned on the loudspeaker in public.
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