Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 282 Qiao Xi, Be More Reserved

Chapter 282: Chapter 282 Qiao Xi, Be More Reserved

Huo Xingzhou’s deep and sculpted eyes grew even darker, and he leaned against the back of the chair with his fingers clasping the teacup, saying, "What difference does it make if I’m heartbroken or not?"

Zhou Yu chuckled sleazily, "Just say it hurts, and there will be no need for vinegar at this table today."

Huo Xingzhou shot him a cold glance, "What’s it to you?"

"I’m sorry, I admit my mistake."

Zhou Yu, with a smile still on his face, said, "Perfect timing, I’ve got a call. It seems to be from the Zhong Family. I’ll go welcome them; they should be here by now. How can I let the boss do such menial tasks!"

He picked up his phone and coat, opened the private room door, and left.

Only Qiao Xi and Huo Xingzhou were left in the private room.

Qiao Xi suddenly felt that the question from before should have been asked at home.

The time and place here were all wrong.

She felt somewhat embarrassed under the fixed gaze of the man’s eyes.

Once again, she heard him say, "There can only be one person at the top of my heart, how do I have the time to feel sorry for others? The life-saving debt I owed Xu Xingluo has long been repaid."

He extended his hand and pinched her soft cheek, saying, "Is Old Chen’s vinegar tasty?"

Qiao Xi pursed her lips, trying not to let her smile show too obviously.

In a soft voice, she said, "It’s a bit sour, and I don’t like drinking Old Chen’s vinegar."

Huo Xingzhou looked at her earnestly, "I don’t like sour things either."

So stop mentioning that Ayi in your dreams.

If she calls out that name the next time they share a bed, she won’t get to sleep all night.

Qiao Xi leaned closer and pecked him on his thin lips, "This is sweet."

Huo Xingzhou held her wrist and said in a low voice, "Stay reserved. What if someone pushes the door open? Aren’t you afraid the guests will see and laugh at you?"

Qiao Xi’s cheeks turned red as she was told off. She couldn’t help it.

Then she heard him say in a hoarse voice, "When we get home, you can tease me however you like."

Qiao Xi’s ears burned, and she obediently nodded her head.

A smile began to appear at the corners of Huo Xingzhou’s mouth.

Men are creatures who take the advantage and still act coy.

Though he could barely contain himself, he still wanted her to act reserved.

Knock knock.

Zhou Yu returned.

He knocked on the private room door first, then pushed it open.

He was always considerate, afraid of running into a scene that shouldn’t be seen.

Huo Xingzhou handed Qiao Xi a plate of pastries and asked indifferently, "Has the guest arrived?"

Zhou Yu took a large gulp of water and replied, "They haven’t! I got a call from Young Master Zhong’s assistant. Young Master Zhong has a sudden matter to tend to and won’t be coming. We’ll make another appointment. It was canceled so abruptly; could it be intentional?"

Huo Xingzhou’s eyes grew darker, "A sudden matter? It must be something important then."

"What could he possibly have to do in Haicheng?"

Zhou Yu said irritably, "Is standing someone up supposed to be a tactic in business negotiation? I need to sign the next phase of the contract soon so I can arrange the project timeline."

It’s the workers like him who suffer!

Huo Xingzhou said lightly, "Since he’s arrived in Haicheng, signing the contract is just a matter of time. Perhaps there has been some unexpected development."

Zhou Yu said with curiosity, "Could it be infighting in the Zhong Family? I see those two brothers fighting quite fiercely!"

"The waters are deep in the Imperial Capital; I’m not sure," Huo Xingzhou replied. He still couldn’t afford to spread too many pieces into the Imperial Capital for fear of being uprooted.

According to Tianyuan Group’s development, they indeed had to expand into the Imperial Capital. Besides, the Xiang and Lu Families were also there.

Granny Qiao’s death couldn’t be in vain.

Zhou Yu sat arrogantly with his legs apart on the chair, "It’s fine if he doesn’t come; these fine dishes will be to my advantage. I’ll ask the waiter to start serving."

Zhou Yu pressed the special bell in the private room.

The kitchen began serving dishes in succession.

"Sister-in-law, you can have a feast too! The Buddha Jumps Over the Wall at Jinling Grand Hotel is something you can’t get enough of even after a hundred tastes; you eat it once and you want it again!"

Qiao Xi nodded in agreement repeatedly.

She loved it very much.

Soon, the massive rosewood round table was filled with exquisite dishes.

The waiter cautiously presented two bottles of Romanée-Conti, "President Huo, President Zhou, would you like me to open the wine now?"

"No need."

"Open it!"

Two male voices sounded.

Zhou Yu weakly said, "How about just one bottle? Huo Er, you can earn it back in minutes. Don’t be too stingy."

Zhou Yu knew that Huo Xingzhou had always been more restrained than other rich young masters; he didn’t have any excessively luxurious hobbies.

Huo Xingzhou showed no mercy, "Return it."

Zhou Yu pitifully raised a finger, "Keep one bottle! Just one bottle is fine!"

The waiter was a bit troubled and politely asked, "So about the wine, to open or not?"

Zhou Yu’s eyes flickered as he shifted his persuasive target to Qiao Xi.

He complained, "Sister-in-law, every day I run through wind and rain to negotiate business for Huo Er. Sometimes at socials, I even get taken advantage of by rich madams, suffering in silence.

I just want to take a sip of wine to comfort my wounded soul."

He clasped his hands together, "Please, please."

Qiao Xi also felt somewhat troubled.

On one side was the expensive wine, and on the other, the pitiful Zhou Yu.

In the end, it was Huo Xingzhou who made the decision, "Open one bottle, return the rest."

The waiter nodded, "Alright, President Huo."

Zhou Yu’s face lit up with joy. Qiao Xi’s approval mattered!

The tough-hearted Huo Xingzhou, when faced with Qiao Xi, could also become a god with a tender heart!

The red wine had breathed for half an hour.

Zhou Yu immediately poured a small glass for Qiao Xi, "Sister-in-law, have a taste."

Qiao Xi didn’t decline and raised her glass with poise, taking a gentle sip.

The wine touched her lips.

Scents of rose petal honey, truffle aroma from the forest floor, and layers of black cherry and floral notes wafted to her nose.

A feather-light texture.

A lingering, persistent finish.

Qiao Xi’s eyes lit up.

She finally understood why Zhou Yu insisted on ordering this bottle of wine.

Zhou Yu continued to tell jokes while urging others to drink.

The two of them ended up finishing the bottle.

Huo Xingzhou, hands crossed, watched their frolic with dignified grace.

After the wine had made its rounds,

Zhou Yu checked his phone and glanced at the pinned chat. The chat record showed the last conversation was three days ago.

He set down his phone, a smile on his face as he continued to drink.

...

Meanwhile,

outside the Jinling Grand Hotel, at the street corner,

a Cullinan with Beijing A license plates was parked quietly, it’s unclear for how long.

The window was halfway down.

The street lamps flickered dimly, casting a diffuse glow like a hazy filter.

An assistant in a black suit stood respectfully by the car, reporting, "Young Master Zhong, I have relayed the message to President Zhou of Tianyuan Group that we can’t make it for the time being."

He didn’t understand why Young Master Zhong came all this way only to change his mind at the last minute.

Was it because he heard that Miss Qiao had arrived too?

"President Zhou said they will arrange another time. They haven’t left yet; instead, they’re still enjoying the meal in the private room. I have found out they opened a bottle of Romanée-Conti from 1990, probably ordered by President Zhou. The waiter said Miss Qiao also drank quite a bit."

"Hm."

A very faint, very light sound came from inside the car.

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