Chapter 106: Chapter 106: Forming Enmity Without Cause
Outside, Zhang Xiaoling stood there, staring fiercely at the door.
It must be that Xia Chuyi!
It must be that Xia Chuyi who seduced Mr. Huo first!
Otherwise, how could Mr. Huo possibly care about her, a mere child of a martyr?
Even coming to her house in person?
Hmph, she had more charm and was more beautiful and fashionable than that bumpkin. If it weren’t for her tricks, how could Mr. Huo not spare her a single glance?
Xia Chuyi, just you wait, you went through all that trouble to seduce Mr. Huo, wasn’t it just to get the coal factory quota back?
Once you enter the factory and Mr. Huo leaves Ling County, then you’ll see how I deal with you!
Finally, Zhang Xiaoling left the Zhao family with a face full of anger.
“Xiao Ling!” Xia Chengzu, realizing Zhang Xiaoling wasn’t following, ran back to find her.
“Xiao Ling, could you talk to your parents about this for me, help me think of a solution?” Xia Chengzu asked, grinning as he tried to grab Zhang Xiaoling.
Zhang Xiaoling shook off her sleeve, “Help what? You are impersonating a martyr’s child, you know that’s illegal?”
“This…” Mentioning illegality made Xia Chengzu falter; the law was very strict these days.
Xia Chengzu was furious but didn’t dare vent it on Zhang Xiaoling.
He could only blame it on Xia Chuyi, that damned girl!
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If it weren’t for her, wouldn’t the quota rightfully be his?
Back when Second Aunt had a difficult labor, why didn’t this damned girl die during childbirth!
Meanwhile, Xia Chuyi, sitting comfortably at home, had no idea she had unwittingly become the target of such hatred.
In the house, after the recent events, Uncle Xia grew even more fond of Huo Shiqian and directly instructed Aunt Xia to prepare a feast, wanting to have a good drink with Huo Shiqian.
Aunt Xia stopped him timely.
“You’re still injured, what are you drinking for?” Aunt Xia disapproved.
Uncle Xia felt his leg where the splint was, rather regretfully.
“Ah, I was so happy I forgot about that.”
“No worries, there will be other chances to drink,” Huo Shiqian casually said.
Uncle Xia thought Huo Shiqian was just being polite.
But even if it was polite, it sounded very pleasant!
Uncle Xia smiled and replied, “Very well, we’ll have a good drink next time!”
He was growing even fonder of Huo Shiqian.
Huo Shiqian nodded, calmly responding with one word: “Good.”
Xia Chuyi glanced at him.
Does he know about her uncle’s drinking capacity, just saying good?
Her uncle, who had been through all sorts of experiences, could drink terrifyingly…
She secretly shook her head.
Speaking too full, Uncle Liberation Army better not regret it later!
In the end, the drinking did not happen as Huo Shiqian was on official duty and did not stay long, soon taking his leave.
This time, without needing Xiao Wang to say anything, Aunt Xia took the initiative to say, “Chuyi, go send him off, and don’t go the wrong way again.”
Uncle Xia, recalling his niece’s scorching gaze towards Huo Shiqian, hesitated a bit and thought of sending Zhao Xiaogui instead.
Just as he was about to suggest it, he caught a look from Aunt Xia and after slightly considering it, he nodded, ultimately agreeing.
After Xia Chuyi saw the guest out, Aunt Xia leaned close to Uncle Xia and whispered, “I know what you’re worried about.”
“It’s normal for a girl her age, like our Chuyi, to admire military men. Forcing her to stay might backfire. Better to let her go on her own.”
Seeing Uncle Xia still somewhat uncomprehending, Aunt Xia continued, “Don’t worry, even if Chuyi has such thoughts, isn’t there still Commander Huo?”