Chapter 23: Protecting Her Husband Domineeringly

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Women would never stop gossiping.

“I wonder if Huo Ye will be able to stand up again in this lifetime. What’s the point of keeping a cripple around?”

“Now that the Huo Corporation is in her hands, she might kick him out without a word after a while.”

A group of women was discussing enthusiastically when someone interrupted them.

“Everyone, there’s no need to worry. I will not do such a heartless thing.”

Facing everyone’s gaze, Xia Sheng pushed Huo Ye in.

The expressions of the women who had insulted Xia Sheng earlier changed slightly, and they moved behind the man quietly.

Xia Sheng glanced at the people who were gossiping and sneered. “If you have the time to be guessing here and there, why don’t you take care of your own family matters so that others won’t laugh at you?” With that, she didn’t even look at them as she walked towards Old Master Huo with Huo Ye.

“There was a traffic jam on the road, so we came late.”

With a cold face, Old Master Huo said calmly, “Since you’re here, take a seat.”

Huo Cheng and Huo Si were still waiting for Old Master Huo to get angry and find trouble with Xia Sheng, but their efforts were futile.

Xia Sheng smirked and asked the assistant to bring a box in. “I’ve prepared some gifts. I hope Grandpa will like them.”

She turned around and opened the box in front of everyone. Inside was a shiny blue and white porcelain bottle. More importantly, this porcelain bottle was the final item of a small auction a few days ago and the price was considerable. Xia Sheng took out such an expensive item just like that, causing everyone to gasp.

Huo Ye had a smile in his eyes as he said unhurriedly, “Sheng Sheng doesn’t know what present Grandpa likes, so she just prepared this. Don’t mind it, Grandpa.”

Even though he was sitting in a wheelchair, his noble aura wasn’t affected by his inability to move. His brows were warm like jade, his body was straight, and every single move he made was like a strategist.

Xia Sheng was not inferior either. She was smiling from ear to ear and had a strong aura. She was extremely compatible with Huo Ye. Anyone who saw them could not help but praise them as a perfect match.

At first, everyone had some complaints, but when they saw that these two people were not to be trifled with, they immediately kept quiet.

No matter how unhappy Old Master Huo was, he could not find fault with Xia Sheng in front of so many people. He gestured for someone to accept the gift and said again, “Don’t just stand there since everyone is here.”

During the dinner, Old Master Huo announced a big piece of news for Xia Sheng’s sake. “In the future, I will let Huo Ye take charge of all the family matters, but the Huo family name must exist and cannot be changed.”

He was already old and none of his sons were capable. In the end, it was Huo Ye, who he despised the most, who shocked everyone with his abilities. After working so hard for half of his life, the Huo Corporation had become someone else’s. The only thing he could do was to hold on to his last connection with Huo Ye. The Huo Corporation could only be controlled by someone with the surname Huo and could not be separated from the main family.

Unexpectedly, Xia Sheng laughed. Her voice was not loud, but Old Master Huo heard her clearly. Old Master Huo’s face darkened as he looked at Xia Sheng. “What are you laughing at?”

Upon hearing this, Xia Sheng smiled and teased, “It’s nothing. I just think that you’re pretty daring.” Then, she said, “I must get the Huo Family.”

“Don’t push your luck!” Huo Si was the first to lose his patience. He slammed the table and challenged Xia Sheng. “Do you have such a big appetite to eat the Huo family? Aren’t you afraid of indigestion?”

Xia Sheng played with the ring on her ring finger and said slowly, “I haven’t finished speaking. Third Uncle, why are you so anxious?”

Seeing that the dinner was about to be disrupted again, Old Master Huo had no choice but to stand up to maintain order. “That’s enough, why are you so shocked!”

“Dad, why don’t you take a look at what she’s saying?!” Huo Si was so angry that he almost wrote out his thoughts.

“The Huo family is my gift to my husband. This belongs to him in the first place.” Xia Sheng was like a cat chasing a mouse, warning everyone with just a few words. “Whoever dares to make things difficult for my husband means that they are not respecting me. You can try offending me.”

She even glanced meaningfully at the women who had been gossiping at the door earlier. Seeing the terrified look on their faces, she smiled happily. She remembered those nasty words very clearly. If she didn’t take this opportunity to settle the score, wouldn’t she be giving these people face?

Xia Sheng’s words were like a blow to the head, making everyone dizzy. When they looked at Huo Ye again, there was more respect in their eyes.

Tang Meili couldn’t hold back her smile and played the mediator. “Hey, what are you saying all this for? We’re all family. What grudge could there be?”

“Not necessarily.” Xia Sheng sneered, not giving Tang Meili any face at all. She was just short of scolding her.

Although they said that they were family, in the face of benefits, that bit of kinship might not work.

Old Master Huo did not say a word throughout the whole process. Everyone’s heart sank. Even the Old Master Huo had such an attitude, what else could they do?

Huo Cheng pretended to be magnanimous. He waved his hand and said happily, “Come, come, let’s eat. Why is the family banquet so quiet?”

Xia Sheng lowered her eyes and held Huo Ye’s hand on his lap. She turned his wrist and pinched the other party’s palm, blinking rapidly.

Huo Ye was amused and shook his head helplessly. His gaze fell on the Huo family and his expression darkened.

“Come, let me toast you.” Huo Cheng held his wine glass and approached with a fake smile.

Huo Ye only replied politely, giving Huo Cheng enough respect.

The people who were observing in the dark seemed to have come to the light. They held their wine glasses and smiled obsequiously.

“I’m not much of a drinker.” Xia Sheng rejected a person who wanted to persuade her to drink, her gaze sweeping across everyone intentionally or otherwise.

The Huo family was not small. There were both good people and bad people. It seemed like the days ahead wouldn’t be too boring..