Chapter 378 Don't even think about it
Huo Nanxiao was well aware of Huo Jinchuan's ulterior motives.
Huo Jinchuan wanted to cause trouble, so Huo Nanxiao directly attacked his company, leaving Huo Jinchuan with no way to retaliate even if he was angry.
He wanted to complain to Huo Xiuyuan, but Huo Xiuyuan didn't have time to pay any attention to him.
The affairs of Jinhe Group were also completely delayed, so Huo Jinchuan could only swallow his anger and said to Xia Ningxi, "Xixi, let's go out for dinner tonight?"
"I'm busy taking care of the kids," Huo Nanxiao said coldly.
Xia Ningxi opened her mouth, but a sentence got stuck in her throat, and she swallowed it back.
Huo Jinchuan knew that Huo Nanxiao didn't want Xia Ningxi to get too close to him, so he said, "Then I won't go out to eat. I'll stay home for dinner tonight. Butler, tell the kitchen to prepare a couple more dishes."
The butler nodded and withdrew.
When it was time for dinner, Huo Xiuyuan finally appeared with the children. He was a little surprised to see Huo Jinchuan, but he didn't say anything. He carried Chu Chu and led his two beloved grandsons into the restaurant.
After Huo Jinchuan sat down, he immediately complained, "Dad, something happened at Jinhe Group."
Huo Xiuyuan put Chu Chu down from his arms and clumsily tied an apron on the little girl, ignoring Huo Jinchuan.
Huo Jinchuan thought for a moment, then added, "Dad?"
Huo Xiuyuan was distracted by Huo Jinchuan's shout while tying a bow for Chu Chu, and he tied the bow wrong. He said angrily, "I heard you, so what?"
Huo Jinchuan said, "I can't handle this on my own, and my older brother is unwilling to step in and explain. I think I need your explanation."
"Can't you see I'm taking care of the child? I don't have time." Huo Xiuyuan not only refused outright, but was also very angry: "You're an adult now, you need to learn to handle company matters yourself."
Huo Jinchuan was speechless. He not only failed to file a complaint but also got a scolding, which was a bit of a loss.
Look at Huo Nanxiao, he's so calm.
Honestly, he's still entangled with Xia Wanwan, how can Father still tolerate him? Why hasn't he broken his legs yet?
Huo Jinchuan didn't say anything, but he was sulking and didn't stop working, constantly putting food on Xia Ningxi's plate.
Huo Nanxiao, who was already a little angry, turned his handsome face dark when he saw this scene.
Huo Jinchuan deliberately ignored him and smiled at Xia Ningxi: "Xixi, these are all your favorite dishes. You've lost weight, eat more."
Xia Ningxi looked at the bowl in front of her that was stuffed full. How could she possibly finish all of this?
She couldn't very well just tell the maid to take it away and throw it away, so she forced herself to take a bite.
Huo Nanxiao asked her ominously, "Is it delicious?"
"Delicious," Xia Ningxi replied without hesitation.
Huo Nanxiao's aura changed.
After realizing what was happening, Xia Ningxi immediately explained, "The chef's skills are excellent; he truly deserves to be the Huo family's private chef."
Huo Nanxiao said, "You've never praised the chefs like this before when you ate their food."
Xia Ningxi didn't know where Huo Nanxiao's anger came from. Was it just because Huo Jinchuan had put the food on her plate?
Is it alright if she doesn't eat it?
"Aunt Zhang, bring me a new set of bowls and chopsticks." Xia Ningxi simply pushed aside the bowls piled high in front of her.
Huo Jinchuan narrowed his eyes slightly: "Is Xixi disgusted with me?"
Huo Nanxiao said, "At least you have some self-awareness."
Huo Jinchuan said, "I asked Xixi, but not my older brother."
Huo Nanxiao said, "She is my woman. Asking her is the same as asking me."
Huo Jinchuan sneered: "Isn't Big Brother going to marry Xia Wanwan soon? Why is he still clinging to Xixi?"
"It has nothing to do with you," Huo Nanxiao said coldly.
Huo Jinchuan said, "My elder brother's affairs are the Huo family's affairs, and since they are Huo family affairs, they are related to me."
The atmosphere between the two became very subtle, and even the air seemed to be filled with a tense atmosphere.
The moment their eyes met, it felt as if a storm of swords and spears had already broken out.
"Have you made enough of a scene?" Huo Xiuyuan suddenly shouted.
Huo Nanxiao said, "Since Jin Chuan loves to meddle in other people's business, why not send him to the mines in Africa? That's the best place for someone like him to manage things."
Huo Jinchuan wanted to curse, but his face turned ashen as he said, "No need. Jinhe Group alone is enough to keep me busy. Leave the mines in Africa to my brother."
Huo Nanxiao scoffed.
Huo Xiuyuan said, "I don't want to hear Xia Wanwan's name in this house again."
Huo Jinchuan was very surprised and asked, "Why?"
"There aren't that many whys," Huo Xiuyuan said without offering an explanation.
Huo Jinchuan said, "My elder brother is deeply in love with Xia Wanwan, so he must not agree. Besides, he will be marrying Xia Wanwan soon, and we will see each other all the time. Father should prepare for this as soon as possible."
Huo Xiuyuan frowned deeply. He looked at Huo Nanxiao without saying a word, but anyone could tell that he was annoyed.
This meal was anything but enjoyable.
Huo Xiuyuan was too lazy to lecture Huo Nanxiao anymore. After eating and drinking his fill, he turned his back and left with Chu Chu in his arms.
He planned to let Huo Nanxiao handle his own mess.
Soon, almost everyone in the restaurant had left.
Xia Ningxi didn't want to stay with the brothers either, so when Qu Huilan got up to leave, she planned to go with her.
Huo Nanxiao grabbed her wrist and forcibly pressed her back into the chair.
Xia Ningxi's face darkened, and she glared at Huo Nanxiao unhappily, saying, "What is it?"
"Where are you rushing off to?" Huo Nanxiao asked.
Xia Ningxi said, "Let's go upstairs to sleep."
Huo Nanxiao said, "Jinchuan finally came to see you, let's catch up."
Xia Ningxi glanced at Huo Jinchuan and said, "No need."
Huo Nanxiao's sharp gaze fixed on Huo Jinchuan, and he said, "Did you hear that? Stay away from her from now on."
Huo Jinchuan clenched his fists, a fire burning in his heart. "If I don't listen, what can you do to me?"
"I will cripple your hands." Huo Nanxiao's voice was icy and ruthless.
"Heh!" Huo Jinchuan scoffed, "I'd like to see how you explain this to Xia Wanwan then."
He got up angrily and left.
After everyone left, only Huo Nanxiao and Xia Ningxi remained in the huge restaurant.
Huo Nanxiao asked her, "What did Huo Jinchuan ask you about?"
Xia Ningxi said, "I've been inquiring about Xia Wanwan."
"He was indeed planning this." Huo Nanxiao was right.
Xia Ningxi said, "The news that Xia Wanwan has woken up has already spread. With so many enemies, it's normal for them to target Xia Wanwan. But then again, now is probably the most appropriate time for me to leave with the child."
Huo Nanxiao flatly refused: "Don't even think about it."
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