The Billionaire's Hidden Affection-Chapter 558 - 555, The Beautiful Lady and Her Fragrant Car 8_1

As everyone hesitated, he suddenly exerted force, slamming his brother’s head onto the ground. The man was in so much pain he almost fainted.

"Son..."

"Husband..."

"Still not backing off? Do you really want him to die?" he threatened, gesturing as if he would forcefully slam his brother onto the ground again. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Everyone had to step aside.

Only then did Yang Yong grab the man and pull him into the SUV. Liu Bing quickly drove off.

About a kilometer down the road, Liu Bing stopped the car. Yang Yong then kicked the man out. "Get lost."

By the time everyone caught up, the SUV was already long gone.

Xu Xiaoya sat dumbfounded, still in shock.

Even Yang Yong sighed heavily. "Xiaoxu, these people from your hometown are just like bandits. This is simply outrageous."

Xu Xiaoya couldn’t speak, her heart still pounded with fear. If it weren’t for these two accompanying me today, I fear I would not only have lost the money but also been severely beaten.

Liu Bing laughed. "Old Yang, you’re just not used to seeing this sort of thing. During the demolitions back in our hometown, three brothers fought over two houses, even mobilizing their wives’ natal families. It turned into a huge brawl that resulted in two deaths and injuries to more than a dozen people. It was quite a sensation at the time. What happened here is actually mild in comparison."

Xu Xiaoya still couldn’t utter a word.

"Xiaoxu, your father is simply too tyrannical. It doesn’t matter anymore whether you go back to that family or not."

Xu Xiaoya leaned against the seat. She thought she would be heartbroken, but surprisingly, she hadn’t shed a single tear. Heartbroken? Not at all! On the contrary, I feel a great sense of relief. Haven’t I been just like Yan Xixi for a long time now? Having both parents and many relatives doesn’t necessarily mean one will receive much familial love and care.

Illness comes like a mountain collapsing and leaves like unraveling silk.

Although it was just a cold, a severe one could be life-threatening. Yan Xixi had been in the hospital for three days. She felt much better but didn’t want to stay any longer.

Back home and lying in bed, she was utterly bored by herself.

Wan Donglin had a vital meeting and had gone to work early in the morning. She felt dizzy and her vision blurred. Watching Korean dramas for a while didn’t interest her, so she turned off the device and tried reading a book. However, she couldn’t focus on any of her review materials.

Glancing over, she saw the nearby table piled high with all sorts of items: melon seeds, peanuts, cookies, beef jerky, various dried fruits, beverages... and, of course, all kinds of fresh fruit.

She started eating fruit again, but her mouth felt bland, and everything was flavorless.

It was almost noon, and she was starting to feel a little hungry. That’s just how people are. When hungry, they always crave a proper meal, not snacks.

It’s just so miserable! Even when sick, I have to rely completely on myself. There isn’t even anyone to cook. Xu Xiaoya has to watch the store, and I haven’t even told her I’m sick. Besides, who could I ask to take care of me? Wan Donglin? Expect that bigwig to cook for me? Dream on!

Resentfully, she had to drag herself out of bed to cook something.

Just as she got out of bed, the doorbell rang.

She opened the door to find a cleanly and neatly dressed woman in her forties or fifties standing there. "Are you Miss Yan?" the woman asked. "I’m a domestic worker from the Third Young Master’s household. The Third Young Master asked me to come cook and clean for you. You can just call me Auntie Yang. What would you like to eat?"

Yan Xixi broke out in a cold sweat.

Auntie Yang, holding a large insulated container, said, "I heard you had a cold, so I prepared some light shredded chicken congee. I also bought a few small side dishes on my way here. Miss Yan, if you’re hungry, please have some now. I’ll make you a few more dishes right away."

Yan Xixi didn’t stand on ceremony and immediately ate a bowl of the shredded chicken congee.

Auntie Yang was very deft and quick. In a short while, she had prepared several light side dishes. Yan Xixi’s appetite returned, and she ate two more bowls of the chicken congee.