novelraw Chapter 845: Men Really Are All the Same!
Chapter 845: Men Really Are All the Same!
Huo Shaoting didn’t pay much attention to this concubine.Yin Mingzhu felt rather awkward.
Conversely, Huo’s second wife remained very gentle, telling her husband, "I’ve prepared your favorite seed tea, and Joy misses his dad too."
Huo Shaoting’s expression was indifferent.
He declined his wife’s offer, "There’s still work at the company, maybe tomorrow!"
Huo’s second wife stiffened.
Tomorrow... who knows which tomorrow that will be!
In front of everyone, she couldn’t lose her temper, but her heart was filled with rage.
The banquet ended.
Huo Shaoting took the car to the company, and Huo’s second wife, feeling unhappy, nonetheless pretended to be magnanimous, instructing the driver, "Shaoting has been drinking, drive slowly."
Driver Xiao Li agreed enthusiastically.
Huo Shaoting leaned back in his seat but said, "Drive quickly, I have urgent business."
Huo’s second wife was humiliated by her husband in front of everyone, yet she couldn’t retaliate.
She adjusted her shawl, her expression icy.
Yin Mingzhu walked past her.
She had the intention to stir things up, saying, "Second wife had a setback today, Shaoting is unhappy. If you can turn things around, the situation will change immediately."
Huo’s second wife gave her a dismissive glance.
She didn’t think much of concubines like Yin Mingzhu.
...
Chen Xishan received a call in the car; it was from He Jitang.
Her heart skipped a beat, knowing the other party must have found out about losing that piece of land and now wants to question her.
Half an hour later, Chen Xishan arrived at He Jitang’s private residence.
By then, it was already late at night.
He Jitang was still impeccably dressed, very particular.
White shirt, black trousers.
His face was sharp, and the mole at the corner of his eye looked strikingly crimson under the light.
He was practicing calligraphy, looking very focused.
He Jitang’s appearance bore a likeness to someone.
Huo’s second wife watched intently yet was reproached quietly by He Jitang, "I dislike being stared at."
Except for one person!
It was just that his younger sister never looked at him like this.
Chen Xishan apologized, "Mr. Ji, it was not intentional."
He Jitang knew this Mrs. Xishan deeply loved her husband; it was likely just a mistaken glance. He didn’t make things difficult but went straight to the point, "Xu Family’s land... how did it get lost?"
Chen Xishan then recounted the incident with Su Ruanruan.
He Jitang’s pen paused, lifting his eyes, "Was it Ruanruan?"
He called Shen Ci inside.
Shen Ci came over, showing the news to He Jitang. Shen Ci said, "Miss Su still looks as spirited as in City B."
This comment brought joy to He Jitang.
He leisurely sat, carefully examining the photos and text, finally asking softly, "Did Bao Jingyan not go?"
Shen Ci replied, "Bao Jingyan has been frequently going to City Z recently but returns to Yang City most nights."
He Jitang was not pleased.
He sat quietly, seemingly not intending to reprimand Mrs. Xishan, which rather aggravated Chen Xishan!
He Jitang was resolute and ruthless, yet he always gave leeway to Su Ruanruan.
Isn’t it just because Su Ruanruan is beautiful?
Chen Xishan watched He Jitang’s delighted appearance, jealousy driving her mad.
Indeed! All men are the same!
She couldn’t wait any longer; tonight, she must deal with Su Ruanruan!
...
Chen Xishan returned to Huo Mansion.
Her trusted aides were already waiting outside.
Huo’s second wife whispered instructions in their ears.
She also said, "Spread the word around, let those scoundrels know it’s Miss Su who took away that girl and mistreated her. Then have our planted people lead the uproar at Su Ruanruan’s house."
Despite her seemingly benevolent nature, Mrs. Xishan sneered coldly.
Those people neither pick civilization nor reason, Su Ruanruan probably has never encountered such a scene!
Once it blows up, Su Ruanruan won’t have a place to stand in Yang City anymore.
Her reputation will be ruined!
And Mrs. Xishan will remain the merciful second wife of the Huo family.