Chapter 701: Robbery of a Man
"Zhong Lingxiao and the Pei family have cooperated."
Huo Xingzhou's tone was cold.
He originally thought that Zhong Yi and Zhong Lingxiao's fight for the position of heir would not be an overwhelming victory, but at least they would be evenly matched.
But no one expected the Pei family to show up in the middle and completely disrupt the situation.
Xie Xubai curled his fingers. "Although I don't know why the usually neutral Pei family would intervene in this matter, it's clearly not good news. The Pei family is the second most powerful family in the imperial capital, with roots overseas. Their domestic influence should not be underestimated. They can attack or defend, making them a very difficult target."
What on earth did Zhong Lingxiao use to impress them?
Huo Xingzhou sneered, "The most difficult thing now is your marriage."
Everyone knows that Pei Chun likes Xie Xubai.
Xie Xubai has a cooperation with the Huo family, and the Huo family is in the same boat with Zhong Yi.
If he were a member of the Pei family or Zhong Lingxiao, he would think of ways to split these people up, as a group of scattered sand would be easier to deal with.
so.
Xie Xubai is in trouble.
"Pei Chun already likes you, and your old lady even said that if you can't find a girlfriend before the New Year, she will come to the Pei family to propose marriage. This is a good reason. The Pei family and Zhong Lingxiao will definitely put pressure on you. Regardless of whether I trust you or not, after you marry Pei Chun, I will not be able to have any close cooperation with you."
This is sowing discord.
He also tried to win over the Xie family to become the in-laws of the Pei family.
"I won't marry Pei Chun."
A hint of disgust flashed in Xie Xubai's eyes.
"I hope you can handle the pressure." Huo Xingzhou had no intention of solving the problem for him. "The news that Zhong Yi is still alive can't be concealed for long. This is just a temporary test to see how many small shrimps will jump out of the water and eliminate the internal accomplices around him."
The two brothers of the Zhong family have been fighting for so long, they must have placed spies around each other.
This is the best opportunity to eliminate spies and traitors. I hope Zhong Yi can understand it, and I also hope Wan Jiang can execute it well.
A faint sneer appeared on Huo Xingzhou's face.
After listening to what he said, Xie Xubai suddenly sensed a mixture of love and hate.
"Boss Huo, what do you think of Master Zhong?"
Huo Xingzhou raised his eyes and looked at him: "Mind yourself."
Xie Xubai's face showed a little more smile, "Thank you for telling me tonight, I won't bother you anymore."
He stood up and said goodbye.
Then he left.
Huo Xingzhou took a deep breath.
What does he think of Zhong Yi?
Naturally, he wished he would die sooner, but unfortunately, he couldn't die now. He was forced to stay in the same trench and work together to deal with those difficult people.
A surge of anger burst out from his heart.
Damn childhood sweetheart!
…
As Xie Xubai walked down the stairs, his eyes immediately fell on Huo Sijiao, who was discussing gossip with Sun Weimeng in the living room.
He stepped heavier and deliberately made some noise.
The two of them looked up at him at the same time, and even the expressions on their faces looked similar.
Sun Weimeng smiled and greeted him, "Boss Xie, are you leaving? The kitchen has made some midnight snacks. Would you like to stay for some?"
"Okay."
Xie Xubai turned and sat directly on the single sofa next to Huo Sijiao.
Huo Sijiao glared at Sun Weimeng fiercely and said, "If you don't know how to speak, then don't speak!"
Sun Weimeng blinked innocently. He didn't expect that just by being polite, Xie Xubai would actually stay for a midnight snack.
You’re so rude!
Sun Weimeng coughed twice and changed the subject. "You...what secrets were you and Huo Xingzhou discussing in the study? Can we know?"
Xie Xubai said frankly: "Let's talk about my marriage."
“Cough cough cough…”
Sun Weimeng choked on his saliva. His face flushed red as he asked, "Who are you talking about...your marriage?"
It was previously rumored that the Xie family and the Huo family were going to form a marriage alliance. Could it be that they were talking about his marriage to Huo Sijiao?
"Pei Chun and I."
Xie Xubai held a small ceramic teacup in his hand and poured a cup of hot tea, sipping it carefully. The Huo family brewed the Mingqian Longjing tea tonight, which had a refreshing aroma and was very suitable for digestion.
Huo Sijiao's eyes almost popped out of her head.
He and Pei Chun?
Is he going to marry Pei Chun?
Isn’t he unwilling to marry Pei Chun?
Huo Sijiao thought about it and actually asked the question out loud.
Xie Xubai drank his tea elegantly and did not hide anything from them.
"Tonight, the eldest son of the Zhong family and the Pei family worked together to frame Zhong Yi. I'm sure you've seen the gossip."
"Yes, everyone says Zhong Yi is dead! My circle of friends is wailing, and a bunch of rich and famous ladies are expressing their regrets, saying that he died young! Is this... true?" Sun Weimeng had met Zhong Yi several times, and he always felt that she was gorgeous and cunning.
It doesn't look like the face of someone who died early!
Xie Xubai thought Huo Xingzhou wouldn't hide this from them, so he said, "He's not dead, just seriously injured. It's just that the news can't be spread outside now. They'll know the truth in a day or two."
Huo Sijiao pursed her red lips and asked hesitantly, "What does this have to do with you marrying Pei Chun?"
"Even I can see that!"
Sun Weimeng looked at her with great pride. "The Pei family and the eldest son of the Zhong family have joined forces, so naturally they want to win over the Xie family. The best way is through marriage, otherwise they will target the Xie family! They will always pick on the weak!"
It’s easy to tell which of the two families, the Huo family and the Xie family, is the softer one.
The Xie family was the first to be hit.
"Huo Sijiao, this is differentiation! Defeat them one by one!"
Xie Xubai's fingertips gently stroked the warm ceramic teacup, his smile undiminished. "Young Master Sun is right. That's indeed the truth. Plus, my grandmother has said before that if I don't find a partner before the end of the year, I'll really be forced to join the Pei family."
"Isn't this just robbing a man?"
Huo Sijiao said angrily, "The Pei family is too unreasonable!"
Pei Chun must be so proud this time!
In the past, she was the only one who acted recklessly, and the Pei family didn't care. Now the Pei family is helping her snatch her husband, so Xie Xubai can only clean up and get married.
Huo Sijiao turned to look at him: "Is there no other way?"
Xie Xubai said helplessly, "If the Huo family can lend a hand, perhaps we can fight against the Zhong family's eldest son and the Pei family together. If not, then I can only compromise. Unfortunately, Mr. Huo and I don't have any special friendship, and he can't risk his life and property."
Sun Weimeng rolled his eyes, "There is another way!"
"Hurry up and tell me!" Huo Sijiao urged.
"Mr. Xie, find a woman to marry now."
Xie Xubai glanced at him and said, "Pei Chun is pestering me, I'm afraid he won't give up easily."
Sun Weimeng tried his best to come up with bad ideas: "Then find a powerful woman, preferably one who can make the other party quiet down. Guan Jingtan is already married now, and there are not many young women of marriageable age in the capital who can withstand the Pei family."
He looked at Huo Sijiao and said, "Only you can save Xie Xubai."
Huo Sijiao blushed and couldn't help but jump up and down: "What nonsense are you talking about!"
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