Chapter 179 Delivered to the Door
As soon as the words fell.
These well-informed children from aristocratic families immediately realized what was going on. They all looked at Huo Xingzhou in shock and ambiguity, wondering why he, who was always serious and arrogant, would make such a joke.
Xiang Huai's face turned ashen and looked very ugly. Xu Xingluo's fingers were fiddling with her dress, and the jealous fire in her eyes wished she could burn Qiao Xi to ashes.
Qiao Xi lowered her head even more, her cheeks flushed.
How could Mr. Huo say such a thing, so seriously and frankly?
But Huo Xingzhou refused to let Xiang Huai go easily: "What kind of horse do you think I am? A thoroughbred or a cold-blooded horse?"
"You... are shameless."
Xiang Huai squeezed out a word from between his teeth.
He never thought that Huo Xingzhou, who always looked pure and bright, would actually say such words to help a village girl out of trouble.
He even degraded himself and compared himself to a horse.
Not far away, a young man with clear eyes and delicate features spoke up, "Of course, Second Brother Huo is a rare and precious horse that's 1.85 meters tall! Others can't even touch it, but Doctor Qiao can ride it as he pleases."
Qiao Xi really wanted to find a hole in the ground to crawl into and bury herself.
"Liu Yi!"
Xu Xingluo shouted angrily, "Is this the right thing for you to say? You're just a little kid, and you're talking nonsense. When we get home, I'll make sure your uncle teaches you a lesson."
Liu Yi smiled brightly: "Cousin, I've already turned eighteen. You always complain to your elders, which makes you look more like a child."
"you……"
"Me what? I won't play with you anymore."
Liu Yi stood up and walked over to Qiao Xi, paused, and said, "Doctor Qiao, she is from the Xu family and I am from the Liu family. She and I are different. I remember you saved my grandmother, my second uncle, and my brother."
He said and left through the exit.
At such a young age, they can distinguish between good and bad better than adults.
He remembered Qiao Xi's kindness.
Xu Xingluo was so angry that his face turned pale and his eyes slowly turned red.
She has always been like this, if she is not right, she will start to cry and act weak. But many men fall for this trick, they think that a grown man should not argue with a little girl.
Xiang Huai comforted her softly: "He is ignorant and has a treacherous attitude. Don't worry, I will always stand by you."
Qiao Xi was very puzzled as to why Xiang Huai was so nice to Xu Xingluo, as if he was willing to do anything unforgivable for her.
Huo Xingzhou poked a piece of watermelon with a small fork and stuffed it into her mouth.
Qiao Xi chewed it twice, it was sweet!
"It's delicious. Mr. Huo will eat it too."
"Um."
Huo Xingzhou huddled with her, not taking the previous incident to heart at all. The couple watched the equestrian show indoors, occasionally discussing it.
During the break of the equestrian show, Huo Xingzhou took Qiao Xi off the stage and asked the staff to bring the horse he kept in the stable over.
The black horse, whose body was pitch black and smooth, snorted, and when it saw Huo Xingzhou, it stretched out its head and rubbed him, looking very intimate.
"Mr. Huo, what is the name of this horse?" Qiao Xi looked at him enviously.
It’s really majestic.
“It’s called Tianyuan.”
Previously, no one had ever connected the horse's name to the Tianyuan Group until Huo Xingzhou's identity was exposed. Only then did everyone realize that there had been traces of everything.
"Tianyuan, this name sounds very domineering."
Qiao Xi narrowed her eyes and tried to touch its mane.
So smooth and comfortable.
The horse had a good temper and let her pet it without dodging.
"Go up and try? I'll support you." Huo Xingzhou suggested.
Qiao Xi was a little nervous but eager to try, "I don't know how."
She had only ridden old yellow cows in her hometown, and there were few horses in such remote places.
The man raised an eyebrow and looked at her: "You ride the same way you ride at night."
He held her slender waist with his strong arms, using the force to help her climb onto the horse.
Qiao Xi blushed as she sat on the horse. She held the reins with her hands and put her legs in the stirrups. With Huo Xingzhou guarding her, she felt a sense of freedom.
"Why don't you try running on the grass outside? It feels better there."
"good."
Huo Xingzhou led the horse out. Qiao Xi sat on the horse awkwardly and could clearly feel several unfriendly gazes falling on her.
Even without looking, you know that it must be Xiang Huai, Xu Xingluo and others.
When Xiang Huai saw this scene, anger surged in his heart.
During this time, he was in the capital processing orders from the Xiang and Zhong families. The Zhong family canceled their cooperation with them for the next quarter. After he investigated, he found that the Zhong family had re-signed with Huo Xingzhou.
Huo Xingzhou tore a piece of fat from the Xiang family's mouth.
He was scolded by his family, and everyone said that he was careless in choosing friends. They were clearly brothers who played together, but Huo Xingzhou actually took away their family's business.
Xiang Huai knew Huo Xingzhou's ambition to expand his business territory.
But they didn't expect that the first step of Tianyuan Group to sound the clarion call for attack on the imperial capital would be to attack the Xiang family first!
Huo Xingzhou is too arrogant. He really treats the old aristocratic families in the imperial capital as sick cats!
He stood up and followed out quickly!
"Brother Xiang Huai..."
Xu Xingluo, still thinking about what she wanted, followed Xiang Huai out. The young men who were watching the fun looked at each other and followed them slowly.
Xiang Huai ran out of the indoor racecourse and said to Huo Xingzhou when he saw him standing next to the horse.
"Huo Er, let's have a match! If I lose, I'll give up the chance to bid against the Zhong family next year!" Xiang Huai said impulsively, his eyes gloomy and unwilling.
He hated it most when people said he was not as good as Huo Xingzhou.
Especially since his beloved woman was determined to marry Huo Xingzhou, he was willing to endure it for Xu Xingluo.
Huo Xingzhou turned around and said slowly, "Comparing what?"
"Horse race!" Xiang Huai said coldly, "It's a race to see who reaches the finish line, regardless of the rules."
Horse racing is inherently a dangerous sport, and he specifically emphasized that the rules don't matter.
That would definitely be bloodier.
"No comparison." Huo Xingzhou said lightly.
Xiang Huai said unwillingly: "You dare not?"
"Huo Xingzhou, I'm giving you a chance. How can you just mess around with the business in the imperial capital? Even if our families fight fiercely, we will unite against a strong enemy."
Xiang Huai was not exaggerating.
This time, Tianyuan Group had to work very hard to get orders for a quarter.
The bet he offered was very generous.
Huo Xingzhou's brows widened, taking in his annoyance and impulsiveness, and he slowly said, "I'm afraid you won't keep your word."
"My word to Xiang Huai is my bond."
Huo Xingzhou twitched his lips and said, "I don't believe in verbal bets. You've made such a big bet, so I must pay a lot."
Xiang Huai took a deep breath and said, "Let's draft an agreement now and have both of us sign it. If I lose, the Xiang family will withdraw from the Zhong family's bidding next year. If you lose, you will never get involved in the imperial capital's business again."
Huo Xingzhou raised his eyebrows slightly: "Okay."
The fish was determined to take the bait, what could he do?
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