Chapter 32: It’s so hard to coax a man
Qiao Xi was stunned by his questioning.
She had never thought of relying on Huo Xingzhou's power. Besides, the Huo family's first branch was pressing her everywhere, and the second branch was already in a very difficult situation.
"Qiao Xi, am I really that incompetent?"
"No, Mr. Huo."
Qiao Xi tried to explain, but she was tongue-tied and had no experience in coaxing men.
The elevator stopped at the 21st floor. Huo Xingzhou controlled the wheelchair and went out without hesitation. Qiao Xi had to jog to catch up and chased him into the ward.
"Mr. Huo!"
Her face flushed as she said, "You're so outstanding, how could you not show it off! I was just afraid of bothering you!"
The man turned sideways and looked into her almond-shaped eyes inquiringly, seeing only sincerity in them.
"Mr. Huo, I'm an ordinary person, and you're a child of destiny. You're at a disadvantage if you get involved with me."
She grew up in the countryside and had never seen such a handsome man.
To her, he was a life-saving straw and a kind-hearted person who allowed her to leave the mountain village and experience the prosperity of the big city.
It is someone who is kept in mind and cherished.
"I don't want people to talk about you marrying a country girl. How can a marriage that ends at the beginning be a stain on your life?"
Her voice was exceptionally firm.
Huo Xingzhou gripped the sides of the wheelchair tightly with both hands, his blood boiling.
At that moment, all horses were silent, everything was silent, only the thunderous heartbeat and the pounding eardrums were heard.
Every cell in my body is beating loudly.
His voice was hoarse as he said, "You say you're a country girl, but I'm a barren cripple. As they say, a country girl and a cripple are a match made in heaven. So who is more noble?"
"Mr. Huo..."
Qiao Xi looked at him in surprise.
"Qiao Xi, we are equal."
Huo Xingzhou's usually sharp eyes were now filled with gentle waves. He sensed the inferiority complex hidden deep within Qiao Xi and felt a little distressed.
"sorry."
Qiao Xi said sullenly.
"Help me get the ointment from the drawer."
"good."
Qiao Xi quickly handed him the tube of red ointment from the drawer. Huo Xingzhou opened it, squeezed out the milky white ointment, and looked up at her.
"Hold out your hands."
Qiao Xi spread out her hands obediently.
There were blood-red nail marks on the back of his hand, which were left by the middle-aged woman.
She felt the burning sensation only after she relaxed.
Huo Xingzhou applied the ointment to her wound, gently spreading it. It felt cool. Qiao Xi just looked at him. If only... there was no agreement, how great it would be.
"alright."
He put the ointment in the pocket of her white coat.
"Then I... will go see Dr. Yan."
"Go ahead."
He was also about to settle a score with someone.
As soon as Qiao Xi walked out of the ward, she saw Director Wu nodding and bowing, while Wu Yachun stood nervously on the side.
"Qiao Xi, I was blind to the truth. Please forgive me. You don't have to do any odd jobs anymore. You just need to follow Doctor Yan from now on."
He smiled obsequiously, fat bulging out of his chubby face.
"Qiao Xi, I'm sorry. It was Ye Manman who misled me. I will definitely stay away from you in the future and not let you get upset." Wu Yachun was about to cry.
Qiao Xi watched their performance quietly and said, "You are not worthy of being doctors at all. I have other things to do."
She walked around the two of them and left.
Wu Yachun's tears were hanging on her face. "Uncle, will she...will she take revenge on us?"
Director Wu's face turned grim. "She's nothing to be afraid of."
Before Wu Yachun could be happy, he added, "But Huo Xingzhou won't let us go."
That man was never a good person.
…
Right now.
Public opinion on the Haicheng University forum is still fermenting, and rumors are flying everywhere.
What happened in the hospital has not yet reached the school.
"Have you heard? Qiao Xi seems to be fired from the city hospital."
"She got the internship spot by selling her body, I guess. The school seems to be investigating her and her instructor, and they might even expel her."
"Isn't this certain? I don't believe there will be a reversal. It's set in stone."
"She looks aloof, but she does everything in private. I don't know how many men she's been with."
There was a heated discussion in the forum.
Suddenly, Huo Sijiao posted with her real name!
She is a graduate of Haicheng University and her account has attracted a lot of attention.
She sent a photo.
Huo Xingzhou and Qiao Xi's marriage certificate.
"As shown in the picture. Anyone who spreads rumors and slanders my sister-in-law will receive a court summons."
Strong warning!
"Huo Sijiao's sister-in-law is Qiao Xi?"
"Has this world gone crazy? This must be an illusion!"
"I thought Qiao Xi might have been wronged, but I didn't expect her to marry into a wealthy family!"
The whole school was shocked!
No one expected that Qiao Xi would actually marry Huo Xingzhou.
The photos posted were just the daily life of a wealthy young lady, who would ride in a different luxury car every day. She didn't need to seduce any old men at all.
How can she be considered a mistress if she only takes intimate photos with her husband?
At most, it was just some boudoir fun, but it was secretly photographed and published, ruining her reputation.
The person who hurt her is so disgusting!
"Who spread the rumor? Are you feeling guilty about being anonymous? You must be jealous of Qiao Xi."
"I didn't say anything. The person who cursed the most in the post will definitely be held accountable by the Huo family."
Ye Manman hid in the dormitory and frantically scrolled through her phone, her eyes bloodshot and sweating from nervousness.
No, the forum is anonymous.
They won't know she's the culprit.
Suddenly, the school issued a notice saying that the forum was undergoing a technical upgrade and all posts would require real names. All those anonymous posts now displayed their real names.
The three words "Ye Manman" are very conspicuous.
Her speech was vulgar and disgusting.
"Qiao Xi is a slut, any man wants to seduce her."
"A worn-out shoe that has been slept with."
He doesn't look like a qualified college student at all.
"ah!"
Ye Manman smashed her phone and let out a desperate roar.
The other roommates looked at her with wariness and disdain.
"Ye Manman, you're going too far. How did Qiao Xi offend you? We've been classmates for many years, and you actually hurt her like this."
"Your online loan collection calls have all been to me, and they've leaked my address book. You're not a white, rich, beautiful woman at all. You borrowed all the money to buy designer brands."
"fraud!"
On the same day, the school decided to expel Ye Manman.
She was like a rat crossing the street, everyone was shouting and beating her.
…
And Haicheng People's Hospital, the director's office.
Huo Xingzhou leaned lazily in his wheelchair, looked at the cup of tea in front of him and said, "I'm a patient, why should I drink tea? Don't you have common sense?"
"If you don't want to drink, you can leave."
Xu Xiuyuan sat in his office chair and said with a serious face.
"Xu Xiuyuan, the hospital administration is under your charge. My people were bullied, and as the dean, don't you have any say?" Huo Xingzhou said, suppressing his smile.
"Wu Yachun will be punished by record, and Wu Ming will be demoted." Xu Xiuyuan put down his pen and said.
"That's not enough. They have to work as handymen for a month and learn how to serve the sick."
Huo Xingzhou wanted to vent his anger for Qiao Xi.
"This is not in compliance with hospital regulations."
"The rules are fixed, but you can bend them."
"Huo Xingzhou, you are targeting them like this. Are you venting your anger on Qiao Xi, or are you still unable to forget our old love?" Xu Xiuyuan looked at him intently with sharp eyes.
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