Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 301: Why Call Mr. Huo, Call Him Husband

Chapter 301: Chapter 301: Why Call Mr. Huo, Call Him Husband

Huo Sijiao pouted, her heart filled with reluctance.

Why did her sister-in-law let this woman in? She had bullied people quite a bit back then.

Du Juan had more patience. Watching Liu Huimin carry a thermos quickly inside, she also closed the door behind her.

Liu Huimin placed the chicken soup on the bedside table and said tenderly, "You didn’t like the greasy chicken soup this morning; I remembered. The thermos keeps heat very well; you can try it when you’re hungry. If there’s anything else you want to eat, tell me. I’ll go back and learn to make it, then bring it over next time."

Huo Sijiao snorted, "Can’t our Huo Family afford food for our sister-in-law? My mom and Aunt Qian can cook; we don’t need your overzealous help. You don’t even know what my sister-in-law likes to eat; I don’t think you are sincere at all."

She just wanted to find fault.

She couldn’t stand the faces of the Liu Family.

Qiao Xi frowned deeply, her fair face void of any smile, "Mrs. Xu, I let you in because I didn’t want outsiders to overhear our conversation. I’m worried about gossip and don’t want them to spread any topics about you and me."

In blunter terms, Qiao Xi didn’t want to have any relationship with the Liu Family.

Huo Sijiao smiled triumphantly, her sister-in-law was wise!

Liu Huimin’s heart was pricked by her words, her voice slightly hoarse, "I’ve divorced Xu Guangyao; I’m no longer Mrs. Xu. I don’t expect you to call me ’Mom’ right now... If you don’t mind, could you call me ’Auntie’?"

At least it didn’t sound as harsh as "Mrs. Xu."

Qiao Xi blinked her long eyelashes, her expression cool, "Ms. Liu, don’t waste your effort. Whether it’s chicken soup or anything else, I won’t eat it. I’ve never eaten a single meal from your family since I was a child, and I won’t start now."

She had been hungry when she was little too, which was always heartbreaking as she couldn’t understand why Zhao Yuzhen abandoned her to remarry.

Now, she sort of understood Zhao Yuzhen, because she was a burden.

Liu Huimin’s eyes reddened as she looked at the beautiful and delicate face before her, one she could never tire of. She wondered why she had been prejudiced and disliked Qiao Xi.

"Child, I’m sorry. I failed to protect you and let you suffer so much."

She was sincere in her apology, "If I had discovered the truth earlier, things might have been different."

Qiao Xi’s cold voice rang out, "What’s done is done; please don’t come here again, pretend that child is already dead. I am Qiao Xi, raised solely by my grandmother, and have nothing to do with your Liu Family."

She didn’t covet the Liu Family’s wealth.

She had no leisure to develop a profound mother-daughter relationship with Liu Huimin.

Liu Huimin felt as if her heart was being cut; looking at Qiao Xi’s indifferent and calm expression, she knew it was hard to mend.

But Liu Huimin would not give up.

Wiping the tear streaks from her face haphazardly, she said, "If you don’t like drinking chicken soup, I’ll prepare something else for you tomorrow." Just being able to see Qiao Xi was progress.

"Please leave," Qiao Xi’s words were concise and decisive, void of emotion.

Liu Huimin knew she was unwelcome; she tried to muster a kind smile, "I won’t disturb your rest; take good care of yourself."

She turned around, tears flowing unceasingly.

Huo Sijiao stuffed the thermos into her arms, "Take your things with you."

Liu Huimin paused, well aware of the Huo Family’s disdain for her, and with the thermos in her arms, she left the hospital feeling dejected.

After watching her leave, Huo Sijiao slammed the door of the ward shut.

"Does she really think that a bit of chicken soup will win back my sister-in-law’s heart? Trading a pot of chicken soup for a beautiful and lovely daughter, what a calculation! The beads of the abacus have practically exploded in my face!"

Du Juan gave her a stern look, "Don’t talk nonsense in front of your sister-in-law."

This youngest daughter of hers had a sharp tongue that could infuriate people immensely.

Huo Sijiao stuck out her tongue, "I’m just afraid sister-in-law will go soft and fall for their trick. Sister-in-law, you wouldn’t easily forgive them, right?"

Qiao Xi’s lips curved slightly, her eyes like a pair of emerald waves seemingly melting a season’s snow: "I won’t forgive."

"I knew my sister-in-law would be sensible."

Du Juan scolded with a smile: "Mind your own business about your sister-in-law’s matters! She knows what she’s doing."

She then turned to Qiao Xi to comfort her: "Whether you acknowledge the Liu Family or not, we Huo Family treat you the same. You don’t have to worry about our feelings to reject the Liu Family’s goodwill. Actually, when it comes down to it, Liu Huimin is also somewhat a victim."

She didn’t intend to speak up for Liu Huimin, she just felt that Qiao Xi had suffered too much since she was young.

Du Juan knew how much she longed for family, and now that a whole family suddenly appeared, it must be a way to make up for past regrets.

The rest of the Liu Family hadn’t harmed Qiao Xi and had always been very friendly and polite.

Qiao Xi shook her head; her smile was warm and bright: "Mom, Jiaojiao. You are my family; having you and Mr. Huo is enough for me."

She was very fortunate to have such a wonderful mother-in-law and younger sister-in-law.

Huo Sijiao hugged her: "Wuwu, sister-in-law, you’re too kind."

Du Juan also felt tender: "Qiao Xi, from now on, think of me as your own mother! Feel free to act spoiled with me, share your worries, all of it. Don’t ever be shy, there are no secrets between mother and daughter."

Qiao Xi felt a sourness in her throat: "Okay."

"Once you’ve recovered, I’ll take you to some high society ladies’ tea parties to clear your mind and shake off any bad luck," Du Juan planned to introduce her daughter-in-law to everyone in Haicheng, making a strong statement.

She only acknowledged Qiao Xi as her daughter-in-law!

Other fairies better not rush to tempt Huo Xingzhou!

Qiao Xi nodded: "Mhm, thank you, Mom!"

Knock knock.

The man with handsome features knocked on the door, and Qiao Xi turned her head to look, her eyes lighting up.

"Mr. Huo."

Huo Xingzhou held a stack of documents and said, "I’ve completed the discharge procedures for you."

Qiao Xi hadn’t suffered any serious injuries, and she had expressed a desire to be discharged since waking up that morning.

Huo Xingzhou said he’d consider it and, unexpectedly, he really did take care of the discharge paperwork.

With a feigned stern face, Du Juan said: "You’ve been married so long and still calling him Mr. Huo, call him husband!"

In front of her elders, Qiao Xi was even less able to utter the word "husband."

Huo Xingzhou said indifferently: "Mom, Jiaojiao. You go ahead back home. I’m taking Qiao Xi to a place."

"All right, we’re just in the way here."

Taking Huo Sijiao’s hand, Du Juan said, "Let’s head home."

"Ah, let’s not disturb their world of two."

Huo Sijiao was also very tactful.

The mother and daughter left, all affectionate and warm, leaving only Qiao Xi and Huo Xingzhou.

Huo Xingzhou’s thin lips parted slightly: "Do you need me to help you change clothes?"

Qiao Xi realized then that she was still wearing her hospital gown!

"No need! Just give me five minutes!"

She hurried into the restroom and changed into a new dress—a peach-pink bubble dress, which made her complexion look a bit better.

She emerged from the restroom, grabbed her personal items, and looking up at Huo Xingzhou she asked, "Mr. Huo, where are we going?"

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