Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him

Chapter 177: Chapter 177: Riding Horses and Surfing Waves Chapter 177: Chapter 177: Riding Horses and Surfing Waves Thud!

Splashes rose into the air.

The man, like a nimble shark, dove into the pool, his movements crisp and graceful as he swam to her side, his broad palm grasping her waist.

He wiped the droplets of water from his forehead with one hand and slowly lifted his eyelids to say, “Are you curious, or is this reverse psychology?”

Curious about what he would do.

Or did she knowingly provoke him to do it, despite being aware of what he would do?

Qiao Xi twisted her slender waist, the water was warm and cool, his body was hot.

Caught between fire and ice, her body was even more sensitive. Especially when his fingers teased her like playing a piano, making Qiao Xi unable to hold back her laughter.

“Mr. Huo, don’t use that trick!”

She was terribly ticklish!

“If it’s effective, why shouldn’t I use it?” His long fingers tightly entwined her under the water, his breath somewhat unsteady.

The man kissed down her nape, wet and slippery all the way to her neck, gently kissing. He turned the delicate, white skin of her neck red with his kisses.

A challenging moisture seeped from the corners of Qiao Xi’s eyes, “Last time, we said no more here.”

She ducked her head, trying to dodge his kisses.

Huo Xingzhou spoke softly, “I don’t really want to do anything, just satisfying a craving.”

His mouth and hands were restless. He hadn’t really done anything, yet it felt like he had done everything.

Teased beyond endurance, Qiao Xi said, “I heard from Jiaojiao… the Xu Family and Tianyuan Group have a partnership, and Xu Xingluo is to be in charge of the project interface, and you and her…”

Huo Sijiao told her everything, worried to death Huo Xingzhou would be snatched away by some vixen.

“What about her and me?” His nose brushed past her smooth shoulders.

“She got breast implants for you.”

It wasn’t a secret; Huo Sijiao had shared photos of Xu Xingluo being taken to the ambulance on her social media. Some people said Xu Xingluo was sentimental, a lofty dignified princess who demeaned herself for love.

Huo Xingzhou looked indifferent, glancing down and saying lightly, “Implants are bad for the body. You don’t need to be jealous, even with them, she couldn’t compare to you.”

He suddenly thought of the recent papaya and sweet potato soup on the dining table, and the soy-stewed pork trotters.

Even the carp soup.

He couldn’t help but chuckle.

Her little schemes were impossible to conceal.

“I’m not jealous of her,” Qiao Xi said, her head lowered.

Shu Xue said men liked them bigger, the more the better, and better if they couldn’t fit in one hand. Her mind must have been waterlogged, as she went home and mentioned it to Aunt Qian.

Aunt Qian was very considerate and promptly made arrangements for her.

Qiao Xi obediently ate those things every day. She knew some prescriptions too, but since all medicine has side effects, she wouldn’t just drink anything.

Yet she hadn’t expected the man would make that connection.

“So, are you jealous?” Huo Xingzhou deliberately teased, his hand circling her slender waist and slowly moving upward.

“No, just mentioning it casually.”

Realizing the conversation was heading in a dangerous direction, Qiao Xi hastily said, “I talked to Grandma about your thoughts, but she still doesn’t want to move into the small villa. She said she’s afraid of disturbing our life.”

She knew all too well that Grandma was accustomed to living in the countryside and feared feeling constrained in a large villa.

Her biggest fear was embarrassing herself and being looked down upon by the Huo Family.

Qiao Xi felt very sad about it yet couldn’t persuade her to change her mind.

“Then I’ll find her a place near the clinic, she could see you every day. Is that okay?” Huo Xingzhou’s fingertips caressed her smooth skin, seeking her opinion.

“The clinic is also quite spacious, and Jiang Yue and Wang Lang take care of her. Previously, you arranged for a female bodyguard for Grandma just in case the Su Family tried something against her, but now the Su Family has fallen. Grandma said having bodyguards follow her around feels like being in prison every day.”

Huo Xingzhou gave a soft chuckle, “Haven’t I already recalled them? Let her do what she wishes.”

“Hmm.”

Qiao Xi pursed her lips, and shifted her bottom uncomfortably.

Huo Xingzhou wrapped his arms around her, leading her to the edge of the swimming pool, and said, “There’s an event at the equestrian club tomorrow. Let’s go have some fun. I remember you have the day off.”

“Okay.”

“Do you know how to ride a horse?” As soon as Huo Xingzhou asked, he knew it was highly likely she didn’t. It was just that the people he used to encounter mostly knew how to ride.

Qiao Xi shook her head, her hair brushing against his chest, tickling him slightly.

“Then I’ll teach you.” He kept a horse at the club, which was well-fed and stunningly beautiful. Huo Xingzhou’s riding skills were also superb, ranking him among the top amateur riders.

The upbringing of nobility indeed differed from that of ordinary people.

The more Qiao Xi interacted with him, the more mysterious, noble, and imposing she found Huo Xingzhou to be.

“Okay.”

After agreeing, Qiao Xi reached for the handrails on either side of the pool and began to climb out. But the man intercepted her mid-way, pulling her back into the pool and causing water to splash everywhere.

Qiao Xi looked at him, puzzled.

The man said seriously, “Let’s preview.”

“Mr. Huo, can you even preview riding a horse? There’s no horse here.”

“Who says?”

As soon as he finished speaking, he pressed her against the wall of the swimming pool. His palms cushioned her back to prevent any scratches.

“Today I’ll teach you one of the most fundamental points of horsemanship, the posting trot.”

His hand glided over her thigh, holding her at the ankle.

“Mr. Huo?” Qiao Xi furrowed her brows, confused.

His voice was husky as he slowly explained, “During the trot, the rider performs a rise and sit action in sync with the horse’s steps, which is called posting.”

As he spoke,
splashes flew and dipped in the swimming pool, reaching the edge.

Qiao Xi repeatedly previewed the motion.

…

A whole night of posting.

The dawn light was faint.

Qiao Xi lazily rolled around in the blankets and then back into the warm embrace. She opened her bleary eyes to meet those clear ones.

Scenes from last night in the swimming pool flashed through her mind, the passionate splashes of water drowning their tide of emotions.

It was… embarrassingly intense.

Her cheeks were flushing with heat.

“We’ll go to the equestrian club at two in the afternoon; I need to stop by the office first,” Huo Xingzhou said as he got out of bed, putting on his white shirt in front of her and buttoning it up one by one.

Qiao Xi’s gaze fell downward, and he, unfazed, slowly put on his suit pants.

Noticing her gaze, he looked at her nonchalantly, “Didn’t get enough last night? We can continue tonight.”

Her cheeks burned hotter, “Mr. Huo, go to the office now and don’t waste time.”

She had seen enough.

Over and over again, she had carefully seen enough.

“Mhm.”

As he dressed, he reminded her, “I’ve asked Aunt Qian to make a bowl of ginger soup for you. Drink it after you go downstairs. I couldn’t help myself last night; we stayed in the water for too long.”

Qiao Xi quickly cut him off, “Just go, I’ll drink it.”

Continuing this conversation was too much for her to bear.

Horse riding was more than just a fundamental point.

A soft chuckle escaped the man’s throat, and after a slow glance at her, he left the room.

Qiao Xi patted her cheeks vigorously.

How did she let herself be so easily seduced by a man’s charm, doing whatever he said when entranced like she had drunk a love potion?