Chapter 834 Agrees to Public Disclosure
What relationship do Xia Wanwan and Huo Nanxiao have?
Although she was nominally Huo Nanxiao's new wife, those who knew the truth understood that Huo Nanxiao had no intimate relationship with her other than finding doctors to treat her illness.
Even if Xia Wanwan wanted to, Huo Nanxiao wouldn't care.
She was just an insignificant person in his life, so how could she possibly control Huo Nanxiao?
Xia Wanwan's face was extremely ugly, but she knew she couldn't let anyone laugh at this moment, so she forced a smile: "Mr. Ling is joking. I am also very curious about Xia Ningxi's whereabouts."
"I didn't expect you to be so magnanimous." Ling Xiao's words were full of surprise.
Xia Wanwan gave a forced smile: "Xia Ningxi and I are family, so of course I care about her."
Ling Xiao: "This is the first time I've ever seen someone undermine their own people."
Xia Wanwan was left speechless by the rebuttal.
Ling Shuang, standing to the side, was barely suppressing her laughter. She was finding it extremely difficult to hold it in, and several times she almost couldn't contain herself. She could only drink a glass of red wine to cover up her embarrassment.
Xia Wanwan was humiliated and couldn't save face, so Huo Nanxiao was naturally not feeling comfortable either.
He glanced at Xia Wanwan, gently pulled her behind him, and looked at Ling Xiao: "There are some things I can find out even if Mr. Ling doesn't tell me."
"And then?" Ling Xiao asked back.
Huo Nanxiao: "I still have some private matters to deal with with her."
"I think what Mr. Huo should do most right now is think about how to appease his wife." Ling Xiao smiled charmingly.
Ling Shuang immediately added, "Yes, Mr. Huo came with Mrs. Huo today, and he kept asking about the whereabouts of other women. He didn't consider Xia Wanwan's situation at all. No matter how dignified and generous she pretends, you can't be so unscrupulous and disregard her feelings. Do you want us outsiders to make a fool of her?"
These words showed absolutely no respect for Xia Wanwan.
Someone like Xia Wanwan, with her background, wouldn't even catch the eye of these aristocratic and wealthy families.
If Xia Wanwan were an honest and law-abiding person, no one would cause her any trouble.
But Ling Shuang happens to know Xia Wanwan and is even more aware of Xia Wanwan's past. She's a liar who stole her sister's husband. What kind of good person could she be?
Ling Shuang naturally wouldn't give her any face, and as for what Xia Wanwan would think, Ling Shuang didn't care.
Those who can come to places like this are all powerful and wealthy people in Lingcheng. They are all billionaires. How many of them would respect someone like her?
As for Huo Nanxiao...
The Ling family and Huo Nanxiao have a cooperative relationship. As long as it doesn't involve the interests of either party, they can sit down and talk things over. But now that Huo Nanxiao is pressing them about Xia Ningxi's whereabouts, the Ling family can't accept that.
They had promised Xia Ningxi that they would protect her and keep her out of unnecessary conflicts.
If Huo Nanxiao doesn't bring up anything related to Xia Ningxi, the two families can cooperate comfortably and won't cause trouble for each other.
However, if Huo Nanxiao refuses to comply, they have no reason to give him face.
"Take good care of President Huo." Ling Xiao gave the order to Ling Shuang and then turned to leave.
Ling Shuang smiled slightly and said to Huo Nanxiao, "President Huo, this way please."
Since things have escalated to this point, there are some things that everyone understands even without saying them aloud.
The Ling family will not reveal any information related to Xia Ningxi.
Asking any further questions will only make things awkward for both of us.
Huo Nanxiao didn't ask any more questions, and Xia Wanwan remained silent as well.
Neither of them managed to see Xia Ningxi, and they seemed somewhat disappointed.
However, Ling Xiao knew that Huo Nanxiao had launched a sudden attack tonight. If Ling Shuang hadn't discovered it in time, Xia Ningxi would probably have already been found by them.
Enter the VIP room.
Xia Ningxi and her three children were quietly enjoying a sumptuous dinner inside, and could see the view downstairs from the window.
"Huo Nanxiao came to see you," Ling Xiao said.
Xia Ningxi: "Luckily I ran fast. If I had been discovered, I don't know how much trouble I would have gotten myself into."
“I think you should consider my proposal,” Ling Xiao said.
Xia Ningxi asked, puzzled, "What suggestion?"
“I’ve seen Xia Wanwan’s medical report. She will definitely be unable to have children in the next few years. Given Huo Xiuyuan’s attitude, he can’t possibly watch his grandchildren wander outside forever. Huo Nanxiao will also try his best to find you and your child.”
Ling Xiao paused, his voice becoming very serious: "Perhaps, making our relationship public and having the Ling family protect you would be a good thing for you."
"Are you out of your mind? What good will this do you?" Xia Ningxi retorted.
She doesn't mind going public, nor is she afraid. Anyway, she's already divorced from Huo Nanxiao. No matter what they argue about, she can protect herself. At worst, she can just find a closed laboratory and lock herself away, never leaving the house. What can Huo Nanxiao do to her?
But Ling Xiao is different. He is the eldest son of the Ling family. Doesn't he have any shame?
If he had any shame, he would know that the fact that the two of them were married abroad should not be revealed. The Ling family would be furious if they found out.
Xia Ningxi was also doing it for Ling Xiao's own good.
Ling Xiao, however, remained nonchalant: "This matter is not as simple as you think. Since Huo Nanxiao has already begun to suspect me, he will continue to investigate. Rather than hiding from him, we might as well take this opportunity to make our relationship public. This way, the Ling family can openly protect you and also put Huo Nanxiao's plans to end."
Xia Ningxi fell silent, pondering whether Ling Xiao's suggestion was feasible.
Having shared a bed with Huo Nanxiao for so many years, she knew him better than anyone else what kind of person he was.
He could give everything for Xia Wanwan, and he could disregard her life or death to pave the way for her.
It is now a fact that Xia Wanwan is unable to have children in the short term. If Huo Nanxiao wants Xia Wanwan to gain a foothold, he will inevitably take the child away.
Ling Xiao's suggestion was not wrong, but Xia Ningxi also knew in her heart that hiding forever was not a good thing.
"What are you thinking about doing?" Xia Ningxi asked.
Ling Xiao pondered for a moment and replied, "I will take you downstairs to meet the high-ranking officials of Lingcheng."
"Now?" Xia Ningxi asked in surprise.
Ling Xiao: "Is there a problem?"
“So many people are here, and Huo Nanxiao is here too,” Xia Ningxi said.
Ling Xiao put down his teacup: "That's perfect. I can also reveal your identity. Lingcheng is the Ling family's home turf. Even if Huo Nanxiao is angry, he can't possibly take you and the child away from my territory."
"Are you sure you're not joking with me?" Xia Ningxi was speechless.
Ling Xiao replied seriously, "No."
She fell into a brief silence.
Ling Xiao continued to remind him: "You should know Huo Nanxiao better than anyone else. You can't just hide from him. The Ling family has a high status in Lingcheng, but Huo Nanxiao is also quite capable. He can get what he wants as long as he puts in the effort. Think about it carefully."
"Do I have any other options?" Xia Ningxi asked in return.
Ling Xiao: "It seems not."
They all knew what kind of person Huo Nanxiao was.
Other options?
How could that be?
Huo Nanxiao has already become suspicious. All that's left is to dig Xia Ningxi out at all costs. At that time, she doesn't even know how Huo Nanxiao will deal with her.
In any case, as long as Xia Wanwan cries and complains, Huo Nanxiao is capable of doing anything.
Thinking of this, Xia Ningxi's feelings were mixed.
She took a deep breath and agreed, "Okay, I promise you, I'll go downstairs with you."
"Have you thought it through?" Ling Xiao asked again.
Xia Ningxi nodded, her gaze falling on the children not far away. "But I want to know how you're going to explain my identity? And what about these three children? Have you thought about what to do?"
Revealing Xia Ningxi's identity is simple, but figuring out what to do with her and her child is a huge problem.
Anyone with a little interest can easily find out the relationship between Xia Ningxi and Huo Nanxiao by doing a quick online search, and they can also easily find out who the three children are.
As the eldest son of the Ling family, Ling Xiao certainly needs to save face, and Xia Ningxi didn't even dare to imagine how he would explain it.
“I know what I'm doing. Just come downstairs with me,” Ling Xiao replied.
Xia Ningxi believed him for the time being, and got up to say to the three children, "You all stay upstairs and wait for Mommy. Don't go anywhere, okay?"
"Okay." Huo Yuan nodded obediently.
Xingxing asked, "Mommy, have you thought it through?"
"Hmm, I've thought it through. I can't hide from your daddy forever, so I might as well take this opportunity to go down and say hello to him." Xia Ningxi rubbed Xingxing's head.
Xingxing nodded: "I support all of Mommy's decisions. Go ahead, we'll be good and wait for you here."
Xia Ningxi felt relieved and walked out of the VIP room with Ling Xiao.
When Ling Shuang heard the news, she rushed upstairs and ran into the two of them. Ling Shuang was very surprised: "Big brother, Huo Nanxiao is downstairs. If you go down now, you will definitely run into Huo Nanxiao."
"Go and make arrangements to tell all the distinguished guests today that I'm going to announce an important person to them," Ling Xiao instructed.
Ling Shuang frowned. "Really?"
Ling Xiao retorted, "Do you think I'm joking?"
Ling Shuang fell silent. She could see the seriousness in Ling Xiao's eyes, and when she looked at Xia Ningxi, she realized that Xia Ningxi wasn't joking either. They must have reached some kind of agreement, which was why they were so calm.
Ling Shuang didn't press the matter further and immediately went to make arrangements.
There are many distinguished guests today, all of whom are prominent figures.
People of their status, what kind of roles haven't they seen?
Everyone was surprised when they heard that the Ling family was going to announce an important guest.
"Has the Ling family invited any distinguished guests?"
"They're making such a big fuss, could it be that they've hooked up with some big shot?"
"Hasn't this already gotten them involved with the Huo family in the capital? This Huo Nanxiao is quite formidable."
Among the crowd, everyone was asking each other, curious about who the distinguished guest was today.
Almost all the high-ranking officials and dignitaries of Lingcheng have arrived, even Huo Nanxiao. Who else deserves such a grand presence, being the last to arrive and requiring such a lavish display?
Could it be that the patriarch of the Ling family has arrived?
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