Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 446: President Huo, Your Wife is Checking on You

Chapter 446: Chapter 446: President Huo, Your Wife is Checking on You

Qiao Xi extended her hand, droplets cascading down her delicate skin.

She picked up her phone and browsed through the messages inside, which included some from hospital colleagues and friends expressing their care. There were also three missed voice calls from Shu Xue, yet the husband pinned at the top hadn’t sent anything.

Qiao Xi felt a slight sense of loss, but she still called Shu Xue back first.

Shu Xue answered the phone quickly, her voice cheerful, "Qiao Xi, have you arrived safely in the Imperial Capital? You left so suddenly, I didn’t get a chance to say some things to you."

Qiao Xi idly poked at the bubbles in the bathtub and asked, "What did you want to say to me? Confess and you’ll be treated leniently, resist and face strictness."

Shu Xue laughed and said, "Stop pretending, I don’t believe Zhou Yu knows and you two are clueless! Qiao Xi, you knew I was going to join the Aid Africa medical team, didn’t you?"

Qiao Xi’s lips curved slightly, "Hmm."

"Thank you for not confronting me about it." Shu Xue was filled with many emotions, and her mood had been like a roller coaster ride recently.

The gloom in her eyes dissipated, "Qiao Xi, I’ve decided to go to Africa. The hospital has approved my application, tomorrow you will be able to see the official list posted. As a friend, I wanted to tell you in advance."

Qiao Xi, having left in a hurry, was unaware of the progress in her and Zhou Yu’s relationship, so she asked with concern,

"What about you and Zhou Yu then? You stir up a breakup and then go abroad—that’s tantamount to a break, isn’t it? After Xie Liuzheng’s abandonment, he must find it very hard to accept."

Shu Xue covered her mouth and laughed, "I thought it was the end for us too. Unfortunately for him, my charm knows no bounds; he shoved his household registration book into my hands, crying, and told me to grow freely. He’ll wait for me in the country, and the choice will be mine when I return."

She hadn’t expected to encounter such good fortune.

Qiao Xi’s eyes flashed with surprise, "Is this really something Mr. Zhou would do?"

"Yes! And I have you and Huo Xingzhou to thank for it. He said that seeing the beautiful marriage between you two, he started to believe that there really are people in this world who can care for each other and stay together for a lifetime."

Hearing this, Qiao Xi felt much relieved.

"Shu Xue, be careful with everything abroad. I also look forward to you finding the meaning of life; in my heart, you’ve always been impressive."

Shu Xue’s voice choked a little, "Qiao Xi, you’ll always be my best sister. You’re the one in real danger in the Imperial Capital, I’ll wait for you to step on everyone from the Lu Family. I’ll meet you at the top!"

Qiao Xi responded, "Okay."

Shu Xue hung up the phone.

Qiao Xi felt a mix of emotions, yet happy that her sister could have her cake and eat it too. She then looked at Huo Xingzhou, who was still quiet at the top of her phone. Unable to resist the longing in her heart, she made a voice call to him.

The call connected at thirty-six seconds.

Qiao Xi heard an extremely noisy background from the other end, with the clinking sound of glass bowls and plates, and many people talking and laughing loudly. From this, she deduced that Huo Xingzhou was not at home.

She even heard a particularly exaggerated teasing voice.

"President Huo, your wife is checking up on you, huh? It’s this late and you haven’t gone home; are you going to sleep in the study tonight?"

"Haha, President Huo’s wife isn’t like the tigresses in your homes. She’s a disciple of the National Doctor, gentle as water and very understanding; she probably just misses our President Huo."

Huo Xingzhou’s deep voice came through, "Excuse me, I’m going out to take a call."

His words ignited another round of good-natured laughter.

Qiao Xi heard the noise on the other end start to fade, as the man seemed to have walked to a quieter place. Tonight, his voice, magnetic through the phone, seemed even more attractive than before.

"Qiao Xi."

His voice was gentle as he called her name.

Qiao Xi felt her ears tingle as if electrified.

She unconsciously lowered her voice, "I’m here."

Huo Xingzhou’s breathing was a tad heavy as he unwrapped his tie and wound it around his hand; his navy-striped tie made his fingers look even more slender and pale. He stepped out of the Fuchun Garden private room, lazily leaning against the archway and spoke.

"Have you had anyone trouble you in the Imperial Capital?" Spending on his knowledge of those people, not causing a bit of trouble would actually be more dangerous.

Qiao Xi’s skin slightly reddened from the bathwater, her soft voice rose, "Just some little tricks, I can handle. They hired someone for a scam but just some lawless ruffians, they were quickly turned back."

He seemed to let out a low laugh, then said, "Little Divine Doctor is really impressive."

Qiao Xi’s ears grew hot.

She licked her dry lips, speaking softly, "If you were here, you would have handled it better. Now, I also understand why you arranged for Young Master Sun to stay by my side; he’s really capable in some respects."

Sometimes, Young Master Sun can throw his weight around in an unexpected frenzy.

"He’s best at shameless acts. With him around, sometimes he’s better than Xu Yunye. The Xu Family brothers are all too serious, direct confrontation is a disadvantage."

Hearing his words, Qiao Xi deeply agreed.

Indeed.

Young Master Sun might seem unreliable, but he is very protective.

Speaking of Sun Weimeng made Qiao Xi think of something else.

She bit her lip, her tone carrying some hidden reproach, "Young Master Sun said you coaxed him to come to the Imperial Capital. You told him beauties in the Imperial Capital are different from those in Haicheng and wanted him to experience it. How would you know they’re different? Have you experienced it?"

The words carried a hint of jealousy.

Huo Xingzhou held the phone, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly, "There are always differences between the north and the south."

"You’re being evasive. What do you think the differences are between northern and southern beauties? Also, I heard women’s voices on your end of the call—are you not coming home because I’m gone?"

Qiao Xi knew he wasn’t that kind of person, but one must still be jealous when necessary.

The fun between spouses lies in these everyday little things, and it was also a pleasure to listen to his coaxing and deep voice.

She really missed him, in every sense.

"Tonight was socializing at Fuchun Garden with Jin Kai and Zhou Yu also present, you can call them up and inquire thoroughly. As for the differences between southern and northern beauties, I’m not exactly clear. Perhaps after Sun Weimeng’s experiences, he can tell you."

Qiao Xi prodded, "Then what do you know?"

His voice indulgent, pleasing to the ear, "I know... my wife is different from any other woman."

Qiao Xi struggled to restrain her rising smile, realizing he wasn’t in front of her, so silently laughed to herself.

Her back was against the chilly and hard bathtub, slightly uncomfortable and she had to change posture, creating a splashing sound.

The man on the other end of the phone heard it clearly, and asked, "Where are you?"

Qiao Xi’s voice was very soft, "Taking a bath."

His voice carried a laugh, seemingly concealing something, as he repeated, "Taking a bath?"

The voice call was disconnected.

Qiao Xi was still wondering if it was a poor signal.

Soon, her phone screen lit up with a video call request.