Shocking! My Rugged Husband is the Hidden Tycoon in the 70s Novel-Chapter 227: Search

Huo Chi was beaten up, screaming all the while, confused about his mistake. When he heard the old lady say "reckless kid," it dawned on him, "Stop, stop, stop!" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Huo Fuhai was equally exhausted, "Stop what? What are you trying to argue about now?"

Huo Chi said, "Why am I being beaten? I bought pills from Huanhuan for physical enhancement. What’s my mistake? Why am I being implicated with ’reckless kid’?"

Huo Chi, usually surrounded by comrades in the military, had learned some basic knowledge about having heirs—a typical half-baked understanding.

Huo Fuhai asked, "You bought these pills; what did you intend to do with them?"

"What could I do?" Huo Chi was convinced he was misunderstood, pointing at Jiang Xingye, "I can’t beat Brother Ye. Huanhuan told me Brother Ye’s physique was enhanced by her. She asked if I wanted to become stronger too. I said yes, and she offered a pill for two thousand dollars, saying it could enhance my physique by twenty percent."

It really was a misunderstanding.

Huo Fuhai threw the half-used feather duster aside, collapsed on the sofa panting, and cursed, "You idiot, why didn’t you say this earlier!"

Huo Chi felt incredibly wronged, wanting to cry but unable to shed tears, "How is this my fault? Who jumps to hitting without a word? Can anyone live in this family?"

He picked himself up from the floor, angrily sat on the sofa, still clutching the pill, and promptly threw it into his mouth, preparing to chew it aggressively, only to find it dissolved instantly, biting his tongue instead.

"Ouch, ouch!" Huo Chi clutched his mouth, almost rolling on the ground from the pain.

Huo Yuan approached Xu Qinghuan hesitantly, "Sister Huanhuan, the strength-enhancing pills you gave second brother, can I take them too?"

Xu Qinghuan held his wrist and felt his pulse for a while, "You can, but only a quarter of a pill at a time, and just once every ten days."

Seeing the eagerness in his eyes, she handed him the spare pill.

Huo Chi immediately reached out to grab it, "I paid two thousand for just one pill. He didn’t spend a dime. Weren’t those meant for me originally?"

Xu Qinghuan replied, speechless, "One pill is enough. Eating more won’t work, unless..."

"Unless what?" Huo Chi pursued.

"Nothing. You don’t have money, so even if there’s something, it has nothing to do with you."

Huo Yuan cautiously scooped out a quarter of the pill and ate it. He carefully wrapped the remaining three-quarters in a small piece of greased paper, tucked it into his pocket, and patted it lovingly.

Then it was Huo Zui’s turn. Xu Qinghuan handed him his pill, "Take it once you’re in bed. And when you’re in pain tonight, endure quietly, don’t scream out, otherwise people will think we’re sanding at home!"

Huo Zui chuckled, feeling the pill’s hefty weight, "Got it!"

Xu Qinghuan gave Shen Xiuqin a Beauty Pill and gifted Huo Zhenqing a kilogram of tea.

It was a return gift for what they gave her yesterday.

"You’re too polite, aren’t we family? Isn’t this treating us like strangers?" Shen Xiuqin heard it was a Beauty Pill, uncertain of its effectiveness, but a child’s thoughtfulness mattered above all.

She felt emotional and teary-eyed. Truly, daughters are more caring; she raised three sons who turned into ingrates—who has truly cared for her?

Huo Zhenqing sniffed the tea and knew immediately it was top quality, treasuring it immensely.

"If the child gives it, take it. Why fuss?" He feared his wife’s sentiment might make her return the gift, which would be awkward.

Originally, Huo Zui’s room was on the second floor, but considering his mobility is limited, he was temporarily placed in the first-floor guest room.

The rooms for Xu Qinghuan and Jiang Xingye were prepared as well. Xu Qinghuan stayed on the third floor with Huo Yuan, while Jiang Xingye, Huo Chi, and the Huo Zhenqing couple stayed on the second floor.

The second floor has five rooms, which are plenty.

Huo Zui had planned to take a bath, but Xu Qinghuan advised against it, "No need to bathe; it’d be pointless."

However, she asked the old man to bathe first; when she returned, she performed acupuncture on him, hence he couldn’t bathe for half an hour afterward.

Deciding to stay at the Huo family residence, Xu Qinghuan suggested going to the guesthouse to check out and retrieve her clothes; Shen Xiuqin asked Huo Chi to accompany them.

The three walked over, but as they arrived, the guesthouse was surrounded by inspection squad members. Just as they were about to leave quietly, it was too late.

Jiang Chengshu circled around the three, "Huo Er, at this hour, what are you and these two mysterious folks plotting?"

Huo Chi stepped forward to shield Xu Qinghuan and the man beside her, gritted his teeth, and smiled, "Jiang Chengshu, you still remember my surname is Huo,

I won’t waste words with you. These two are: my mom and dad’s recognized daughter, my sister Huo Chi, and my brother-in-law. Look clearly and stop talking nonsense!"

Jiang Chengshu squinted, assessing the two, and backed down from his dismissive attitude, "What do you want? I’m carrying out a task here, if there’s nothing, just go away!"

Jiang Chengshu, the firstborn legitimate grandson of the Jiang Family, was twenty-eight years old, older than Huo Zui. To him, the not-yet-twenty-year-old Huo Chi was just a kid.

"We’re here to check out, get our things and leave." Huo Chi fearlessly marched into the guesthouse.

After checking out, the trio came out, only for Jiang Chengshu to stop them again, "Hand over your belongings for inspection, and you must be searched too. Only if there are no suspicious items will you be allowed to leave, or else you’ll all be detained!"

Huo Chi was infuriated, "Jiang Chengshu, damn it, what did you say? Say it again!"

A crowd gathered, hands wielding weapons.

Jiang Xingye pulled Xu Qinghuan into his embrace, his sharp eyes akin to a predator’s vertical pupils locking onto Jiang Chengshu, unwilling to subject Xu Qinghuan’s belongings to a search.

Besides, being Jiang Family’s people, they were likely out to search for some evidence. He didn’t know where Qinghuan hid it; it could likely be in the suitcase.

"Let them search, but my belongings must be searched by women; I won’t allow men to touch my things." Xu Qinghuan calmly stated.

Since the Jiang Family’s lost item was of high importance; otherwise, Jiang Chengshu wouldn’t want to offend the Huo Family like this.

Xu Qinghuan’s request could be easily met; he gestured apologetically toward Huo Chi, "Sorry, tomorrow I’ll personally visit to apologize!"

The Huo family’s old man is respected as long as he lives. But hearing rumors about his health, he likely doesn’t have much time left.

This year might be his last.

Once he passes away, Yanjing City will reshuffle, and he won’t need to heed the Huo Family anymore.

Jiang Chengshu found a woman to examine Xu Qinghuan’s luggage; he wanted to conduct a body search, but Huo Chi refused vehemently. In the end, Jiang Chengshu shot a reluctant glance at Xu Qinghuan and Jiang Xingye, motioned for them to leave.

"Why did you let her search your luggage?" Huo Chi unhappily kicked a roadside tree, "If grandpa and dad find out, they’ll surely scold me for failing to protect you."

Xu Qinghuan laughed, "That’s precisely the point. If not, being targeted constantly would be too costly."

"You didn’t let him do a body search; he’ll still suspect something, right?" Huo Chi asked.

"No!" Xu Qinghuan replied, "He doesn’t suspect me or Xingye. The search was more to satisfy his ego, thinking he was bullying the Huo family’s young;

but denying him the search would offend his pride. Holding a grudge, he would be as troublesome as a poisonous snake stalker."

Huo Chi listened, his anger growing, "Oh, so that’s how it is, hmph, I’ll remember him. Someday, I’ll make sure to even the score!"