Chapter 372: Beautiful and Desirable
Zhong Yi pretended to be surprised and said with a smile, "Boss Huo, you can see everything going on in Haicheng. But when I transferred the money, I specifically asked Wan Jiang to keep it confidential. Could it be that you checked it carefully? Boss Huo, are you staring at me like this because you're afraid I'll do something bad?"
"The account is in the Imperial Capital, I just guessed it was you."
Huo Xingzhou just asked casually, hoping to alert the enemy.
Lest someone think they were loosening the soil at the root of the wall, digging into his corner without anyone knowing. Zhong Yi and the Zhong family did everything so meticulously that it was impossible to find out more information about Zhong Yi.
"So Mr. Huo was lying to me."
Zhong Yi's eyebrows were covered with a tender smile, his eyes were clear and rippled, and his voice was as smooth as a clear mountain spring, "I didn't expect that a capital account would make you think of me. It seems that I have a very high status in Mr. Huo's heart."
He avoided the main point and did not answer the question directly.
Qiao Xi was restless and asked, "Mr. Zhong, why did you give money to Shen Xuanzhi?"
She knew that Huo Xingzhou was using the rules to protect her. If she attacked Mingzhu's people, Shen Xuanzhi would help her.
But why do you like it?
He had no reason to do such a thing.
Zhong Yi glanced at her and said, "Why does even Madam Huo care about me so much? I gave money to Shen Xuanzhi only to help him. The Shen family was kind to my mother back then, and I've seen the Shen family's bird-pecking skills. I really don't want it to decline..."
"I just gave some money to my benefactor's child, why are you two reacting so strongly?"
His expression was relaxed and he seemed to blame them for making a fuss.
Qiao Xi pursed her lips tightly. The Shen family's Pecking Technique had indeed saved many lives, but it was unfortunately suppressed by the Lu family, gradually wearing them down. It wasn't until today that a Shen Xuanzhi emerged.
That is the Shen family’s last hope.
"But the Zhong family and the Lu family are good friends, and the Lu family doesn't want the Shen family to develop. Why did Young Master Zhong..." Qiao Xi just wanted an answer.
"Mrs. Huo."
Zhong Yi's tone was slightly more serious. "It's human nature to repay a favor. Why do you make it sound like an unforgivable crime? The Zhong family never sides with any faction. Please don't be prejudiced against us."
He spoke so righteously that Qiao Xi could no longer utter a word of rebuttal.
She whispered, "I'm sorry."
She was indeed a little impatient.
Huo Xingzhou put his hand on her shoulder, rubbed her round shoulders gently and said soothingly: "You've been busy all day, go eat something first?"
He lowered his head to her ear and whispered, "Don't be afraid if you encounter any accidents today. There is no danger."
"Um."
She nodded obediently, not knowing why he said that, but she simply believed him. Perhaps he had other plans for this birthday party.
Qiao Xi found Huo Sijiao in the crowd while holding up her skirt, and walked over.
Two men were left behind.
The atmosphere was a little tense.
Wan Jiang slowly took a half step back, fearing he would be affected. Why did it feel like a fight was about to break out?
Zhong Yi adjusted his cufflinks out of boredom and said nonchalantly, "Boss Huo, are you deliberately sending the young lady away? Will she misunderstand our relationship?"
"What's the relationship?" Huo Xingzhou asked calmly.
"A cooperative relationship." Zhong Yi laughed. "Or even better, an adversarial relationship?"
Huo Xingzhou said calmly, "Young Master Zhong seems to have some unusual feelings for my wife. She's always been well-behaved and kind, and it's unlikely she'd know someone as important as Young Master Zhong. When did you two ever meet?"
"Future City, maybe there's also the Baroque Restaurant and your Tianyuan Group. I've met Mrs. Huo many times."
Young Master Zhong took a sip of champagne and said rather frivolously, "A beauty like a flower, my heart longs for her. What's so hard to understand?"
Huo Xingzhou's eyes were dark, and the coldness around him was even more intense, and his aura was oppressive.
Wan Jiang, who was standing behind Zhong Yi, was secretly frightened. How could Master Zhong dare to say anything? He even flirted with someone else's wife in front of her!
This is Haicheng, Huo Xingzhou’s territory!
I'm still on someone else's cruise ship.
Aren’t you really afraid of having your legs broken and thrown into the sea to feed the fish?
"Mr. Zhong..." Wan Jiang tugged at the corner of Zhong Yi's suit and warned him. "How about bringing enough bodyguards next time and provoke me again?"
This time I brought him alone, and he couldn't withstand the beating!
Zhong Yi met Huo Xingzhou's gaze, drank the champagne in one gulp, and said, "Mr. Huo, I was just joking. Don't take it seriously. We are partners, and she is your wife, so of course I look up to her. Besides, she is the apprentice of the traditional Chinese medicine doctor Cheng Han, so I also want to meet her."
His jade-like and painted face showed a hint of smile, but his eyes were still calm.
It makes it impossible to tell which of his words are true and which are false.
"Hahaha." Wan Jiang laughed dryly to lighten the mood. "Mr. Huo, our Young Master Zhong has always loved to joke around. Please don't take his jokes seriously, or we might end up hurting our relationship."
Huo Xingzhou's voice was cold: "So, is Mr. Zhong kidding us about the Future City project? We at Tianyuan Group don't want to cooperate with someone who always jokes around."
Zhong Yi looked at Huo Xingzhou and grinded his back teeth while smiling.
Really resourceful.
This forced him to make a decision immediately.
Huo Xingzhou refused to suffer any loss.
"Mr. Huo, you're joking. I'll go to Tianyuan Group tomorrow to review your project plan."
"No need. I'll have my assistant send it to you right now. Young Master Zhong has one night to think carefully about whether or not to invest in Future City. I'll be waiting for your reply at Tianyuan Group at ten o'clock tomorrow."
Zhong Yi nodded: "Okay."
If he didn't agree, Huo Xingzhou might drive him out of Haicheng tomorrow for various reasons.
Huo Xingzhou was quite "merciful" and gave him a night to think about it.
Should I pack up and leave, or invest my money in that future city project with an unknown future.
…
In the restroom at the exit of the banquet hall corridor.
Xiang Mingzhu angrily pushed open the bright and clean bathroom door, threw her brand-name bag onto the sink, took out a lipstick and unscrewed it impatiently.
She faced the mirror, frowned tightly and put on makeup.
Damn Qiao Xi!
She was dressed so grandly that she attracted almost everyone's attention the moment she appeared. Xiang Mingzhu noticed that Zhong Shao was distracted for a second, even if it was only for a second.
If her mind had not always been on Zhong Yi, she probably would not have noticed.
How could a country girl be on the same level as them? If Cheng Han hadn't given her a skill, even if she had been destined to marry into the Huo family, she would have been rejected by Huo Xingzhou long ago!
Xiang Mingzhu touched up her makeup and threw in her lipstick and powder.
The movement was particularly large, as if he was being deflated.
There was a sound of running water in the bathroom stall, and the door opened. Looking over at Mingzhu, she saw the woman walking out, her head lowered, her dress lifted, her waist twisted. She was wearing a classic Chanel dress.
She sarcastically said that only people who can't afford new styles would wear classic styles to save face in such occasions.
laugh.
Xiang Mingzhu took a closer look and found that it was an acquaintance.
The sneer on her face disappeared instantly, and she shouted in feigned surprise.
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