Chapter 410 Has She Gone Mad?
When Huo Nanxiao went up to the second floor, Xia Wanwan had already changed her clothes. Sitting in her wheelchair, she looked at herself in the mirror. Even with a thick layer of makeup, she couldn't hide her sickly appearance.
She had been sick for far too long and looked extremely haggard.
Xia Wanwan's face lit up with surprise when she saw Huo Nanxiao arrive.
"Nan Xiao, you've arrived."
Huo Nanxiao said, "Why aren't you getting some rest?"
"I've been sick for so long, and I haven't seen everyone in a long time. I really miss them," Xia Wanwan explained.
Huo Nanxiao didn't say anything more.
Xia Wanwan glanced behind Huo Nanxiao; there was no one there. She asked, "Isn't Ning Xi coming today?"
“She has another surgery at the hospital,” Huo Nanxiao replied.
Xia Wanwan was a little disappointed: "Oh, I see. She should be coming over after her surgery, right?"
"Hmm," Huo Nanxiao responded indifferently.
Xia Wanwan said, "The guests have all arrived, let's go downstairs."
Huo Nanxiao walked behind Xia Wanwan and pushed her wheelchair into the elevator.
Downstairs, guests were numerous.
All eyes were focused on the main hall of the Xia family home.
Everyone was shocked to see Huo Nanxiao pushing a woman in a wheelchair out.
"Is that Xia Wanwan? She looks a little different than before."
"Why is she in a wheelchair? Is she sick?"
"We haven't seen her in public for years. Could it be that she's faded from the public eye because she's disabled and can't walk?"
"How could the Huo family possibly be interested in a woman like this?"
No one expected that the First Socialite would appear before everyone in such a manner.
Fu Mingyan scoffed, "This is the number one socialite?"
Duan Rongrong was also surprised: "I thought she was an absolute beauty, but she doesn't look that great at all."
Zhang Lina sneered, "What do you know? Xia Wanwan has a life-or-death friendship with Young Master Huo, and she also has very close relationships with the young masters of several other major families. Didn't you see that the young masters of the four major families are all here? Even if Xia Wanwan isn't the best-looking, not everyone can have this kind of prestige."
Fu Mingyan rolled her eyes at her and snorted, "So what if you have a good relationship? You're still no match for Xia Ningxi."
Zhang Lina said, "Xia Ningxi doesn't even dare to compare herself to Xia Wanwan? Are you out of your mind?"
"Xia Ningxi has already won by giving birth to two grandsons for the Huo family. So what if Xia Wanwan makes a big fuss? It's not even certain whether she can enter the Huo family. It's just leaving the hospital, yet she makes such a big show of it. Doesn't she feel ashamed?" Fu Mingyan said sourly.
Zhang Lina sneered: "Sour chicken."
Fu Mingyan's expression immediately changed; she was incredibly jealous.
She used to look down on Xia Ningxi, but now that she saw Xia Wanwan in a wheelchair, Fu Mingyan suddenly felt that Xia Ningxi was much better than Xia Wanwan, at least Xia Wanwan was a person with all four limbs intact.
But Xia Wanwan...
She's a rich young lady, not as good as Xia Ningxi, a doctor, but is she really not as good as Xia Wanwan, who's disabled?
"Why hasn't Xia Ningxi arrived yet? Could it be that the Xia family is afraid to invite her?" Fu Mingyan was always eager for a good show.
Duan Rongrong suddenly sneered: "Xia Ningxi? Heh, they wouldn't dare invite Xia Ningxi."
Fu Mingyan said, "She is the one who gave birth to two big, fat grandsons for the Huo family. She is the daughter-in-law chosen by Huo Xiuyuan. No matter how grand Xia Wanwan's entourage is, she can't compare to the eldest young mistress of the Huo family."
The two of them took turns making sarcastic remarks.
Their voices were loud enough for everyone around to hear.
Xia Wanwan was not far from Fu Mingyan, so she naturally heard what she said and subconsciously looked into the crowd.
"Have you said enough?" Huo Nanxiao suddenly spoke.
His cold, sharp voice was filled with murderous intent.
Fu Mingyan was startled and turned around hastily. When she met Huo Nanxiao's oppressive dark eyes, she was shocked.
"Brother Nan, Brother Nan Xiao." She was terrified.
Huo Nanxiao gave Fu Mingyan a cold glance and pushed his wheelchair to the front of the crowd.
Xia Wanwan smiled and said, "Long time no see."
This was addressed to Fu Xiyu, Ji Feibai, and the others.
Xia Wanwan was very familiar with them before, and today was the first time she had met all of them since she fell ill.
Ji Feibai smiled and said, "Long time no see. How are you feeling?"
Xia Wanwan nodded: "I'm much better now, but I'm still too weak to walk."
"Take your time, there's no rush," Fu Xiyu said in a deep voice.
Xia Wanwan turned to Huo Nanxiao and asked, "Have all the guests arrived today?"
"No, Xia Ningxi hasn't arrived yet!" Fu Mingyan suddenly said.
Fu Xiyu glared at Fu Mingyan.
Fu Mingyan ignored him and said with a smile, "Miss Wanwan, you didn't invite Xia Ningxi, did you? I heard that Xia Ningxi and you have a special relationship. You couldn't possibly not invite her to such an important occasion, could you?"
"Ning Xi was held up by something," Xia Wanwan explained.
Fu Mingyan retorted sarcastically, "Is she held up by something, or are you afraid to see her?"
"Have you said enough? Shut up!" Fu Xiyu snapped.
Fu Mingyan stuck out her neck and said arrogantly, "I haven't finished speaking yet, why should I shut up? The banquet has been going on for half an hour, and Xia Ningxi hasn't arrived yet, which means she didn't invite Xia Ningxi at all. She doesn't dare to."
Xia Wanwan said angrily with a cold face, "Fu Mingyan, what do you mean by this?"
You know perfectly well what I mean.
Fu Mingyan cursed inwardly: Shameless green tea bitch, what are you pretending for? Others may not know what kind of person you are, but do you think I don't know? Pretending to be confused and sticking by Nan Xiao's side, while putting on an innocent and pure act, do you think I would believe you?
Hmph, wait until Xia Ningxi arrives, then let's see how you pretend!
Fu Mingyan rolled her eyes at Xia Wanwan, making no attempt to hide the hatred and disgust on her face. This action hurt Xia Wanwan and also displeased Huo Nanxiao.
"If you don't shut up, I'll have you thrown out," Huo Nanxiao warned.
Fu Mingyan was so aggrieved that she was about to cry: "How could Brother Nan Xiao be so biased!"
"Go back now, and I won't make things difficult for you." Huo Nanxiao directly told him to leave.
Fu Mingyan felt even more aggrieved and pitifully said to Fu Xiyu, "Brother, look, Brother Nan Xiao is bullying me. I just arrived and he wants to kick me out. It's too much."
“You really don’t belong here. I’ll have the driver pick you up.” Fu Xiyu said without looking up.
Fu Mingyan was on the verge of tears. She felt wronged and angry, thinking: What's so good about Xia Wanwan? Why do my brother and Huo Nanxiao both protect Xia Wanwan?
She wasn't wrong. Why should Xia Wanwan stand with Brother Nan Xiao? She's not worthy at all!
However, Fu Mingyan found that it seemed no one cared about what she said.
Her eyes reddened with grievance, and she angrily wanted to leave, but just as Fu Mingyan turned around, she spotted Xia Ningxi in the crowd.
That's right!
Xia Ningxi has arrived!
That damn woman finally arrived!
Fu Mingyan felt as if she had found a savior, and her confidence immediately returned.
She didn't know why, but at this moment she was actually looking forward to Xia Ningxi's appearance!
"Dr. Xia!" Fu Mingyan called out excitedly to Xia Ningxi.
Upon hearing this, everyone behind her looked towards the door and indeed saw Xia Ningxi's figure!
In an instant, everything around fell silent!
Everyone looked at Xia Ningxi, then at Xia Wanwan sitting next to Huo Nanxiao, and their curiosity was instantly piqued.
"Xia Wanwan has some nerve, daring to let this woman in!"
Someone in the crowd exclaimed in surprise.
People started gossiping: "I heard she's Huo Shao's mistress, and she even secretly gave birth to two illegitimate children for him."
"Huo Xiuyuan seems to favor her and intends to bring her into the Huo family as his daughter-in-law."
"Has Xia Wanwan gone mad? How dare she invite her?"
Everyone was shocked, thinking that Xia Wanwan had lost her mind.
Countless eyes were fixed on Xia Ningxi.
Unlike the others who wore heavy makeup, Xia Ningxi was dressed in simple clothes, with a white trench coat draped over her shoulders. She looked very casual, yet she possessed an indescribable beauty.
She is an extremely beautiful person. She doesn't need heavy makeup to be stunningly beautiful. If you were to lightly apply makeup, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to describe her as a beauty that rivals the most beautiful women in the world.
This woman, dressed in the simplest clothes, immediately attracted everyone's attention when she appeared here.
Xia Ningxi ignored everyone and walked straight toward Xia Wanwan.
Step by step...
As Xia Ningxi walked, everyone's hearts trembled uncontrollably. They were all very curious about what Xia Ningxi was doing here!
"Ningxi, you're finally here! I heard you just had surgery, you must be exhausted. Please sit down, I had the kitchen make your favorite peach shortbread, please try it." Xia Wanwan, like a gentle older sister, warmly invited Xia Ningxi to sit down, completely disregarding the stares of those around them.
Xia Ningxi said, "I just ate, I'm not hungry."
"Then have some juice." Xia Wanwan instructed the maid to bring Xia Ningxi mango juice.
Xia Ningxi said, "No need, I have something to do tonight and I'll be leaving soon. This is a gift I specially prepared for you. Congratulations on your discharge from the hospital."
She handed over an exquisite gift.
Xia Wanwan was pleasantly surprised: "It's good that you came, but why did you bring me a gift?"
Xia Ningxi said, "Let's see if you like it."
Xia Wanwan opened the gift box. "It's so beautiful! This is a gemstone necklace. Where did you buy it?"
"Do you like it?" Xia Ningxi asked.
Xia Wanwan was very happy.
However, Huo Nanxiao was not happy at all when he saw the gift Xia Ningxi gave to Xia Wanwan!
Because this gemstone necklace is the one Huo Nanxiao gave to Xia Ningxi!
Huo Nanxiao's handsome face was clouded with anger, and his deep black eyes were devoid of warmth. He was furious with Xia Ningxi!
He spent over three hours choosing this necklace, and Xia Ningxi just turned around and gave it to someone else! What is she trying to do?! Does she look down on the gift he gave her that much?!
Huo Nanxiao was extremely angry.
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