I'm farming treasure chests in the female-oriented world.

Chapter 40 Deadly Strike

Xia Xue continued to enjoy her food as if no one else was around, a hint of a smile flashing in her eyes.

"A decisive blow!"

Xia Jue's words exposed Xia Yao's limited understanding.

Looking at Xia Yao, who was standing there in a daze, Xia Jue's eyes were full of heartache, but her words were like poisoned knives, stabbing into Xia Yao's heart again and again.

"Yaoyao, do you know why I purged the clan members from the horse farm? You don't know, you only know that I harmed their people!"

Xia Yao snapped out of her daze, glanced at Xia Xue beside her, and seemed to have thought of something, but she couldn't believe it. With her dry throat, she managed to utter a few words.

Why?

A short, sharp pain is worse than a long, drawn-out one!

A resolute glint flashed in Xia Jue's eyes.

"Because they attacked Xiaoxue. They tampered with the horse Xiaoxue was going to ride. You know what that means? They wanted Xiaoxue dead."

Xia Jue deliberately exaggerated the matter.

He stated the worst possible outcome directly.

Xia Yao swayed slightly, but quickly straightened up again.

The proud Xia Yao would never allow herself to collapse in front of Xia Jue.

Xia Yao remained silent for a long time before slowly saying, "I will investigate this matter thoroughly. If it's true, I will give Xiaoxue justice!"

Xia Jue snorted coldly.

"Fairness? Does Xiaoxue need you to give her fairness? What am I for? Alright, you're disturbing our meal."

Although the word "get lost" was not used in the sentence.

But basically, there's no difference.

Xia Yao cleared her throat, then turned around, opened the door, and left with her head down.

Shen Yan could tell at a glance that Xia Yao had lost this confrontation.

Shaking his head helplessly, Shen Yanchong nodded silently and quickly left with Xia Yao.

Shen Mo walked to the open door and asked Xia Jue, "Miss, the clan members have been dealt with. However, some of them may also be affiliated with the Second Miss. I have temporarily suspended them from their duties. What do you think?"

Xia Jue was silent for a moment before saying, "Let's handle it this way for now and see what Xia Yao does next, then we'll adapt accordingly."

Shen Mo nodded and looked at Xia Xue.

"Third Miss, are these dishes to your liking?"

Xia Xue raised her head, revealing her chubby cheeks, and gave Shen Mo a thumbs up.

Shen Mo smiled, bowed, and nodded, saying, "Thank you for your praise. We will strive to improve our dishes even further. Enjoy your meal."

After saying that, Chong Xiajue nodded, closed the door, and left.

Looking in the direction where the silence disappeared, Xia Jue's eyes were full of admiration.

"Fathers are better at disciplining people."

Xia Xue raised an eyebrow.

"You want to transfer him to Black Shield?"

Xia Jue sighed regretfully and said, "Shen Mo is also a retired special forces soldier. With his skills, he can only show his abilities in Black Shield. Putting him in this small horse farm is a waste of his talents."

Xia Xue shook her head.

"You are not a fish, so how can you understand the joy of fish?"

Xia Jue smiled with relief and said, "That's true. Alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Let's eat. All the food on this big table is ours."

Upon hearing this, Xia Xue realized that all the dishes on the table were theirs, and immediately began to eat heartily.

"Hmm, this dish is good, delicious."

Xia Jue looked at Xia Xue with envy.

"I really envy you for having such a good appetite."

Xia Xue replied while eating, "Those who practice martial arts all have a good appetite."

Xia Jue laughed and said, "Yes, that's absolutely right."

Because she also has a good appetite.

Xia Jue picked up a piece of Xia Xue's favorite dish with her chopsticks and introduced it to Xia Xue as she ate:

"This dish is called 'Phoenix Soaring.' Remember it next time you eat out, you can order it directly."

Xia Xue shook her head.

"I don't remember."

Xia Jue chuckled and teased, "Didn't you claim to have a photographic memory? How come you can't even remember the name of a dish?"

Xia Xue pouted.

"A dish has different names at different restaurants, how am I supposed to remember them all? Anyway, there are pictures, so I only need to recognize the dish."

Xia Jue shook her head with a smile and said, "Ordering dishes based on pictures will make you look like a country bumpkin."

Xia Xue didn't care at all and said, "So what if I'm a country bumpkin? Going to a restaurant is just about eating. As long as you enjoy your meal, that's all that matters."

Xia Jue's eyes were full of admiration.

"If everyone were as carefree as you, that would be wonderful."

Despite being so incredibly skilled, they never show it off.

Really like a fairy.

Unfortunately, what people seek is nothing more than fame and fortune.

Even she is not immune to the common practice.

Thinking of this, Xia Jue sighed, picked up the yellow wine next to him, and took a big gulp.

Xia Jue's face showed a look of disgust.

"Why would Shen Mo recommend such awful wine?"

Xia Xue quietly picked up the warmed rice wine next to her, took a sip, and her eyes lit up.

Nonsense.

It tastes really good.

As expected of a high-end restaurant, the food is much better than in my previous life.

It has less of the harshness and bitterness, and more of the refinement and purity.

It tastes great.

Xia Jue looked up and gazed in the direction of Jingyuan.

"Xiaoxue, do you know? Yaoyao likes to drink red wine, Dad likes to drink baijiu (Chinese liquor), Mom likes to drink fruit wine, and I like to drink vodka. In our family, there are four people who like to drink four different kinds of alcohol. By the way, Xiaoxue, what kind of alcohol do you like to drink?"

Xia Xue, like a mouse stealing oil, quickly put down the yellow wine in her hand.

Xia Jue paused for a moment, then chuckled softly.

"So, you like drinking Shaoxing wine. It seems that none of us in the family share the same quirks."

Xia Xue quickly waved her hand to correct her, "I like to drink good wine, any kind. Big sister, if you come across a good wine, don't refuse to drink it just because it's not rice wine."

Xia Jue was stunned for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter.

"I was being too attached to appearances, haha."

Appearance?

In the ebb and flow of life, who is not attached to appearances?

Xia Xue looked up at Xia Jue, shook her head slightly, picked up the yellow wine, and took another sip.

"However, I still prefer the yellow wine from my previous life."

Even if it's murky and bitter.

It's nowhere near as good as the yellow wine in front of me.

Yet it encompasses her most beautiful time.

Xia Xue put down the rice wine, and with it, her worries, and began to savor the food on the table.

"Food is the only thing that should not be missed."

On the way back.

Shen Yan looked at the distraught Xia Yao and remained silent for a long time before finally speaking: "I just received news that the reason the eldest young lady expelled the clan members this time was because they had someone tamper with the horse that Miss Xue was going to ride."

Xia Yao gently rubbed her temples.

"Our information is too outdated."

Shen Yan lowered her head and admitted her mistake.

"Yes, Miss."

Xia Yao turned her head to look at the pedestrians rushing past outside the window.

"The reason I didn't want to take over the group was because I couldn't be bothered with the messy affairs of the clan. But what they did this time went too far. Since my sister has already taken action, let's take action on our side too. Release the information we've collected, send those who should be sent in, and ask those who should resign to resign. Notify the HR department to put the people we've been eyeing into positions."

Shen Yan paused for a moment, then reminded her, "Miss, they are your staunchest supporters, and they made great contributions to the establishment and growth of the group back then. Wouldn't it be...?"

He was accused of being heartless and cruel, like someone who discards a useful tool after it has served its purpose.

Xia Yao sneered.

"They are also parasites within the company!"

Xia Yao leaned back, closed her eyes, and began to speak slowly.

"I've said it before: I'm not interested in taking over the group. What I want to do is create my own group."

But they didn't believe it.

They'll follow her around, sucking her blood and marrow in her name. Since that's the case, then don't blame her for being ruthless.

Xia Yao seemed to have done something trivial and didn't take it to heart at all. She closed her eyes and whispered the instructions:

"I'm going to take a nap. Wake me up when I get to the office."