Chapter 687 Will I Die If I Don't Marry You?
These people are really generous; they donate buildings all the time.
Xia Ningxi said, "Does your Ling family have so much money they don't know what to do with it?"
Lin Jiangbei replied, "Not everyone can receive such treatment. I know you specialize in research, and the hospital environment is indeed poor, old and dilapidated. Which patient staying here wouldn't want a better environment? My brother donated a building to you so that the patients' lives could be better."
"Although I don't have much money, I don't want to live a hard life. It's one thing to be tormented by illness every day, but I should at least have a better place to live."
He muttered to himself.
Lin Jiangbei is staying in a VIP ward, which is much better than what others are in.
If this guy finds life difficult, then there's no need to even think about it for others.
Xia Ningxi said to Lin Jiangbei, "You can donate a building to the hospital, but it has nothing to do with me. I will not agree to any of your requests. But don't worry, we will do our best to stabilize your condition."
"Alright." Lin Jiangbei stopped insisting.
Xia Ningxi left the ward and glanced at the sky outside. It was already overcast, and it looked like it was going to rain.
She didn't take an umbrella or drive when she went out. Tang En and the others were still working, and Xia Ningxi didn't want Tang En to take her home, so she planned to just go out and hail a taxi.
She had just rushed out of the hospital gate in the pouring rain when she felt darkness descend upon her. She stopped, looked up, and saw a black umbrella above her.
"I'll take you home." Huo Jinchuan smiled at her.
Xia Ningxi looked around, saw no one, and asked in confusion, "Did you come all this way to find me?"
“Yes. I just returned to the capital and heard that my elder brother had discussed a multi-billion dollar project with the Ling family, so I came back specifically to check on things and also to pick you up to go back to the old house,” Huo Jinchuan replied.
"Thank you." Xia Ningxi did not refuse.
Since she didn't bring an umbrella when she went out, and Huo Jinchuan happened to be going the same way, it wouldn't hurt for them to go back together.
After getting into Huo Jinchuan's car, Xia Ningxi fastened her seatbelt.
Huo Jinchuan was a very steady driver, and the journey was very quiet.
It was rush hour, and the roads were very congested.
Bored, Huo Jinchuan asked her, "I heard you've already booked your ticket back to Desla?"
"Hmm," Xia Ningxi replied casually.
Huo Jinchuan asked, "Did your father agree to let you leave with the children?"
"You should already know all this, why ask so many questions?" Xia Ningxi retorted.
Huo Jinchuan said, "Huo Nanxiao did all this to give Xia Wanwan an explanation. However, he can repay the debt he owes Xia Wanwan himself. You don't need to help him repay it. You've been married for six years, and during those six years, the market value of Yunting Group has been steadily increasing. You can take half of his shares."
"You must have come back for that multi-billion dollar deal, right?" Xia Ningxi changed the subject.
Huo Jinchuan said, "The capital city is my home. What's wrong with me going back to my own home?"
“Currently, there are not many people in the capital city who can handle this project. Just because Huo Nanxiao can do a project doesn’t mean you can,” Xia Ningxi reminded her.
Huo Jinchuan smiled and said, "Huo Nanxiao is able to undertake such a large project because he has the backing of the Huo family. If he weren't the heir of the most powerful family in the capital, the Ling family probably wouldn't have chosen to cooperate with him. With the support of the Huo family, both he and I are capable of taking on this project."
Xia Ningxi understood what he meant and said calmly, "Good luck."
She understood Huo Jinchuan's meaning. As the second young master of the Huo family, he naturally did not want Huo Nanxiao to have sole control over the Huo family.
Huo Nanxiao is determined to marry Xia Wanwan, and Huo Jinchuan will definitely make a big deal out of this to deal with Huo Nanxiao, thereby weakening Huo Nanxiao's power and allowing himself to take over the position at will.
However, things were not as simple as Huo Jinchuan thought.
Xia Ningxi was unwilling to be a pawn and did not want to get involved in their struggle.
Huo Jinchuan could also see that Xia Ningxi was unwilling to get involved, and said with a smile, "You are quite generous, you didn't even think about taking a single penny from Huo Nanxiao."
“I can earn the money myself. If I really negotiate with him for money, the custody of the three children will inevitably fall into Huo Nanxiao’s hands. You don’t want to see that outcome either, am I right? For both him and you, the best outcome is for me to leave with nothing and take the three children with me.”
If Huo Nanxiao were to take away custody of the three children, Xia Wanwan would inevitably suffer. Therefore, in the end, for Xia Wanwan's sake, he would definitely give up fighting for custody.
Huo Jinchuan wanted a share of the vast Huo family business, but he didn't want three children to suddenly appear out of nowhere and compete with him for the family fortune. Moreover, Huo Xiuyuan was so fond of these three children, and he even boasted that the three children would inherit the entire Huo family business. How could Huo Jinchuan agree to that?
He did not delve further into this topic.
Upon arriving at the Huo family's old residence, Huo Jinchuan, as always, respectfully greeted the Huo family elders.
Huo Xiuyuan asked, "Why did you come back with your sister-in-law?"
"I met her on the road. It was raining outside, so I picked her up on the way. Dad, my older brother is really something. There are dozens of cars parked in the garage, but he didn't even offer to let Xixi drive one of them," Huo Jinchuan complained.
Upon hearing that Xia Ningxi had almost gotten soaked on her way home, Huo Xiuyuan felt extremely guilty and immediately called the housekeeper over: "Arrange a driver for the young mistress to pick her up and drop her off at get off work every day, and also leave another car at the hospital for her to use."
"Okay, I'll arrange it right away." The butler nodded and left.
Xia Ningxi said, "Dad, no need. I'll only be working for a few days. There's no need to hire a driver."
"You're the eldest daughter-in-law of the Huo family, how can you let yourself get to and from get off work in the rain alone? That bastard Nan Xiao didn't even bother to pick you up after get off work, he'll definitely beat you up when he gets back." Huo Xiuyuan became angrier the more he thought about it.
Xia Ningxi's voice was hoarse, and she couldn't say anything at this moment.
After dinner, Xia Ningxi took the children to play in the back mountain, while Huo Jinchuan stayed at home to discuss work with Huo Xiuyuan.
Qu Huilan listened intently, a vague unease creeping into her heart. After Huo Nanxiao returned home, she went into his study and said, "Did you know that Jinchuan came back to ask your father for money to invest?"
"I know he's also interested in the Ling family's project." Huo Nanxiao didn't mince words.
Qu Huilan said with concern, "You are currently embroiled in scandals, and the Ling family will definitely think twice before cooperating with you. To them, it's the same whether they cooperate with you or Huo Jinchuan. If you want to maintain your position, you'd better keep your distance from Xia Wanwan."
"Don't involve Wanwan in company matters," Huo Nanxiao said, displeased.
Qu Huilan was angry: "Are you protecting her? Huo Nanxiao, I am your mother. Would I harm you? The Huo family is not in a good position right now. Many people are eyeing the Huo family and trying to take it over. Can't you see that? For Xia Wanwan, are you really going to put the entire Huo family in danger? What's so good about that woman? We can give her money if she wants it. As long as she asks, we'll give her as much as she wants!"
"I just don't understand, would she die if she didn't marry you?"
If you really think that Xia Wanwan chose Huo Nanxiao without hesitation because of love, even though he has a family, Qu Huilan definitely wouldn't believe it.
She believed that Xia Wanwan was only after money and power.
In reality, no one in the Huo family welcomed Xia Wanwan. Marrying Huo Nanxiao would only bring her money, nothing else.
If it's all about money, why can't both sides sit down and talk things over?
One billion, two billion, or even more.
Xia Wanwan could never earn this much money in her entire life! She should be content!
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