Villain Boss Chapter 230
Translated by Digitalian (ko-fi)
Chapter 230: The Grand Finale
Back in the apartment, the living room was already filled with the aroma of food.
Upon seeing the two of them, Xing Xiaoyu greeted Jiang Ran warmly, "Ranran, I found a job!"
Looking at the table full of steaming food, Jiang Ran smiled and said, "So, is this meal a celebration?"
Xing Xiaoyu blushed slightly and nodded. "Thanks to you and Brother Si for taking care of us these past few days. The ingredients here were bought with the points we earned today, but the portions aren't large..."
As she spoke, her cheeks turned even redder.
Having received so much care from the two of them, they had planned to treat Si Xu and Jiang Ran to a meal as a way of expressing their gratitude. However, as ordinary people, they didn't earn many points after a day's work, and the ingredients they bought weren't as fresh as the ones Si Xu usually took out from his space.
Jiang Ran took an exaggerated breath. "It smells so good! I'm in for a treat today, and the portions aren't even that big. Xiaoyu, if I put on weight, it'll be your fault."
As she spoke, she nudged Si Xu with her elbow. "Are you happy to see your favorite steamed eggs?"
I didn't like steamed eggs. Si Xu silently retorted in his heart, then nodded. "Mm."
Seeing that they didn't mind, Xing Xiaoyu secretly heaved a sigh of relief and pulled out chairs for the two of them to sit down.
……
Once all the dishes were served, Xing Xiaoyu frowned and said, "Brother Luo hasn't come back yet."
"Luo Yuting?" Jiang Ran asked, equally puzzled. "Where did he go?"
Xing Xiaoyu shook her head. "Brother Luo left very early today and hasn't come back yet."
Luo Yuting wasn’t close with them, so no one specifically asked him where he had gone.
Jiang Ran didn't dwell on it any longer. "Leave him some food. We'll eat first. Everyone's been working hard all day. Let's eat and rest early."
When she spoke, no one else had any objections.
The group finished their dinner happily and then went back to their rooms.
……
When Luo Yuting returned, it was close to curfew. He pushed open the door and found the living room quiet, with one person sitting on the sofa.
The young man's mesmerizing eyes were slightly closed as he leaned lazily against the sofa, a cigarette between his fingers, but he didn't light it.
Hearing the noise, he looked up at Luo Yuting.
Without stopping, Luo Yuting nodded to Si Xu and walked through the living room, preparing to return to his room.
"There's food in the kitchen," Si Xu hummed lazily, reminding him, "They specially saved it for you."
Luo Yuting stopped in his tracks, hesitated for a moment, then turned and walked toward the kitchen.
“Hey, it’s hard to digest dinner at this hour. Do you want to go for a walk with me later?” Si Xu said again.
Luo Yuting swallowed the food in his mouth and looked at Si Xu. "Something is going to happen?"
Throughout their journey, except when necessary or when Jiang Ran specifically asked him to speak, Si Xu never spoke to anyone else in the group.
Yet, Si Xu waited here especially for him tonight and invited him to go for a walk...
All he could think of was that something might happen at Beichen base tonight.
"Not really. I’m going to watch a show."
"Watch a show? Professor Si has such a hobby in the middle of the night?"
Si Xu said calmly, "I have a wide range of interests, which may be very different from your preconceived notions."
"..."
Luo Yuting didn't respond and quickly finished the food in the insulated container.
He finished clearing away the dishes and came out of the kitchen. "Let's go."
"What?"
"Aren't we going to watch a show?"
Si Xu glanced at his watch. "Wait, it's not time yet."
What was the rush? The best was saved for last.
Meanwhile, in the annex of the Huo family’s compound, the study was still lit, with blurry shadows cast on the curtains.
Huo Xuan paced back and forth in the study, his brow furrowed with impatience.
Huo Siguo sat cross-legged in the armchair, puffing on his cigarette. His eyes were dazzled by his father's pacing. He exhaled a puff of smoke and said impatiently, "Dad, it's curfew now. Have you made a decision yet? People are waiting outside."
Huo Xuan frowned deeply, glared at his son upon hearing this, and said angrily, "Can you put out your cigarette?"
Huo Siguo readily agreed, put out his cigarette, and muttered, "This is a typical case of emotional displacement. You take out your bad mood on me."
Huo Xuan glanced at him.
Huo Siguo shut his mouth.
After Huo Xuan walked for another twenty minutes, Huo Siguo irritably ran his fingers through his hair and clicked his tongue twice. "Dad, why are you hesitating? If we don't take action tonight, it’ll be troublesome if we wait until Xiling base and Huo Sichan reach a cooperation agreement."
"I know. Si Xu is here now, and if something happens to Huo Sichan now..." No doubt, everyone would definitely think that it was his doing.
"Dad, are you afraid of gossip?"
Huo Xuan sneered, "Gossip? Hah, when your grandfather took me back to the Huo family, wasn't I constantly being gossiped about and cursed behind my back?"
"I thought so too." Huo Siguo curled his lip. "Then why are you hesitating? Once Huo Sichan is dead, if Xiling base wants to cooperate, they can only do so with us. They only met Sichan once. Do you think Si Xu would turn against us for Huo Sichan's sake?"
With Huo Sichan dead, Huo Lingyin would no longer be a threat. If Xiling base wanted to cooperate, they had no choice but to choose them.
At this thought, Huo Siguo's eyes grew brighter and brighter. "Dad, we've been planning for so long. Last time, Huo Sichan was lucky enough to escape, but this time we're sure to succeed."
"..."
"Dad, we've been bullied by those people from the Huo family's eldest branch for so long. We've finally been able to hold our heads high, so please don't be soft-hearted."
That bitch Huo Lingyin always acted all high and mighty whenever she saw him. Once he killed Huo Sichan and became the head of the Huo family, he’d make sure that woman kneel at his feet and repent!
"Moreover, Dad, Huo Lingyin's return this time clearly shows that she’s preparing to take action against us. It's better to strike first. Once Huo Lingyin has made her plans, we’ll be at a disadvantage."
"I know!"
Huo Xuan had considered all of Huo Siguo's points. Huo Lingyin was already at odds with them, and now that he had arranged for someone to severely injure Huo Sichan, Huo Lingyin would definitely not let it go...
That woman's eyes were similar to his. She's ambitious and ruthless. Conflict was inevitable when there were two leaders, so they'd fall out sooner or later.
At the thought of that, Huo Xuan slammed his fist on the desk and said fiercely, "Take action according to the plan!"
He had been planning for this day for so long. How could he give up just because of the two people who suddenly visited Xiling base?
……
Under the cover of darkness, a shadowy figure evaded the patrolling superhuman team and moved with practiced ease toward the Huo family’s compound.
……
In the Huo family's small attic, Huo Lingge carefully checked the bed. After confirming that there were no problems, she unfolded the quilt and made the bed.
The young man sat on the edge of the bed, watching her slender back. He placed one hand on his chest, which had just been bandaged, and coughed softly.
Hearing the cough, Huo Lingge walked to his side and reached out to help him. "Eldest Brother, let me help you to bed."
Five years ago, Huo Sichan was in a car accident on his way back from studying abroad. All his bodyguards died, and he was the only one who survived. He was in the hospital for a whole night and barely managed to stay alive.
After that car accident, he was bedridden for two years and underwent several surgeries. Although he eventually survived and was discharged from the hospital, his health was still affected by the accident. The once gentle and refined gentleman never left his wheelchair again.
It shouldn't be like this.
Huo Lingge bit her lip, concealing the bitterness in her eyes.
"No need." Not noticing anything amiss, Huo Sichan took her hand and whispered, "Lingge, go and rest."
He had his own pride, and even though he couldn't move his legs, he rarely relied on others for help with his daily life.
Huo Lingge didn't move.
"Lingge?"
"Eldest Brother, are you trying to send me away?" Huo Lingge fiddled with her fingers and smiled bitterly. "Eldest Brother, I know what you're waiting for. But tonight, no matter what you say, I won't leave."
She squatted down beside the wheelchair, looked up at him, and said firmly, "Huo Sichan, we agreed on this back in the hospital. This time, it's my turn to protect you."
