Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 374: She Made an Absurd Wish

Chapter 374: Chapter 374: She Made an Absurd Wish

Qiao Xi came to her senses and sidestepped.

With a loud crash, the champagne glasses poured down in a cascade.

It turned out that a waiter had accidentally bumped into the champagne tower!

Hundreds of glasses stacked into a pyramid of champagne shattered on the floor, with the expensive champagne emitting a faint aroma.

Qiao Xi’s dress hem got a bit wet, but it was nothing serious.

The waiter panicked, "I’m sorry, Young Madam Huo. I wasn’t paying attention, I’m so sorry!" It seemed that someone had pushed him earlier, and with such expensive champagne, he, a mere worker, couldn’t afford to compensate.

Despite this minor incident at the party, a dozen waitstaff rushed forward to clean up the mess.

Rather than assigning blame, they knew better than to let the hosts lose composure in front of their guests, for they had all been trained.

Qiao Xi was also quite forgiving, "It’s okay, just be more careful next time."

"Thank you."

The waiter sighed in relief, thinking that the Young Madam Huo was indeed as kind-hearted as the rumors suggested.

Huo Sijiao approached with a frown and some dissatisfaction, "Sister-in-law, you’re too kind. They’ve been through strict training; such a big mistake shouldn’t have happened."

She looked Qiao Xi over and, seeing no injuries, finally relaxed.

"I’m not hurt, let’s not make a big deal out of this," Qiao Xi said to the hurried waitstaff picking up the shards of glass, "Jiaojiao, it’s okay."

She too had held many part-time jobs, serving plates and pouring water in restaurants, enduring much trouble from customers.

That’s why she held extra tolerance for them now.

"Alright."

Jiaojiao, holding up her wet skirt, asked, "Should we change your dress?"

"No need, it’s time to cut the cake." Qiao Xi looked towards the castle cake in the middle of the banquet hall.

At that, Huo Sijiao laughed, "Do you know how hard it was to make that cake? My brother requested it last minute; it took dozens of people working overtime to finish. And there’s a surprise after the cake."

"What surprise?"

"If I tell you, it won’t be a surprise anymore. Anyway, you’re definitely going to like it."

Qiao Xi didn’t ask further and smiled as she saw Huo Xingzhou walking towards her. He naturally wrapped his arm around her waist and pinched her fingertips, "You weren’t startled, were you?"

Qiao Xi shook her head, "No."

"Stop showing off your love in front of me, picking on a single dog like me," Huo Sijiao joked.

Qiao Xi asked, "Jiaojiao, haven’t you ever liked someone?"

"I’m not going to talk about this, I’ll go host the guests and cut the cake."

"Cake cutting time!"

The waitstaff began to inform the guests at the deck and elsewhere that the hosts were ready to cut the cake. Such a big cake, it was a first sight for many.

Fondant cakes are generally very exquisite and enhance the texture of the cake.

But they taste quite ordinary, even mediocre.

In such a banquet, it was more about the ceremonial sense.

The waitstaff lit the birthday candles around the castle; Du Juan brought out a diamond tiara for Qiao Xi, "I didn’t know what gift to give, so I thought of buying you a little crown. Xixi, every girl is a princess, and I hope you are too."

Many favored girls had their own little crowns, and Du Juan hoped Qiao Xi would as well.

"Thank you, Mom."

She truly felt like a princess with Du Juan.

"The birthday girl can make a wish now."

The candles lit, the flame flickering.

Qiao Xi stood in front of the cake, gently closing her eyes.

Many images flashed through her mind, but unfortunately, she could only have three birthday wishes.

First, she hoped her family and friends could live healthily and carefree for a lifetime.

Second, she wanted to never part from Huo Xingzhou for as long as they lived.

Third...

An image flashed in Qiao Xi’s mind, a wish she knew would never come true.

She hoped that Ayi wasn’t dead, just living somewhere in the world, and that the tragic news from years ago was just a dream.

Qiao Xi’s eyes moistened, her throat turned sour, but her lips curled up slightly.

The heavens must have thought she was too greedy, challenging them with wishes that couldn’t be realized.

She was already happy enough!

Qiao Xi slowly opened her eyes.

Huo Sijiao curiously asked, "Sister-in-law, what wish did you make?"

Sun Weimeng pushed her aside abruptly, "Birthday wishes won’t come true if you speak them out loud, don’t meddle."

"Sun Weimeng! I’m talking to sister-in-law, none of your business."

Sun Weimeng snorted coldly, and their childish squabbling was like that of little kids.

Qiao Xi looked at them and said, "Stop bickering, I’m not going to tell you."

A warmth showed in Huo Xingzhou’s eyes as he handed the cake knife to Qiao Xi, "Let’s cut the cake first."

"Okay."

Holding the cake knife, Qiao Xi looked at Huo Xingzhou with tender eyes, "Let’s do it together."

Huo Xingzhou’s eyes were sparkling with humor as he grasped her hand, and together, they gently sliced off a corner of the cake.

"Qiao Xi, happy birthday!"

"Happy birthday, Young Madam Huo!"

"Oh!"

The guests cheered and conveyed their blessings.

The Liu Family looked on with envy, the closest of kin, yet the distance between hearts was immeasurable. Xu Yunye’s eyes were filled with melancholy.

She had forsaken the birthday given by the Liu Family.

And chose September instead.

Did she also not want to share the same birthday as him?

Liu Yi noticed something was off with him and leaned closer to whisper comfortingly, "Cousin, I think cousin has no ill intentions towards us. Of everyone in the Liu Family, the last person she wants to acknowledge is her younger aunt."

Yang Yuerong teased the toddler in her arms, taking everything in.

The breakthrough for the Liu Family was the harmless Rongbao in her arms.

She looked at the two clueless boys and said, "Learn from me, don’t always be so straightforward, you need to be more roundabout. Why should people recognize you if they feel nothing for you?"

The boys still didn’t catch her meaning when she walked up to Qiao Xi holding the child and said, "Doctor Xiaoqiao, I’m here to ask for a piece of cake for our Rongbao."

The child in her arms cooperated well, looking up at Qiao Xi and babbling with a smile.

His teeth hadn’t even grown in yet, and he was especially adorable.

Qiao Xi couldn’t refuse a child who couldn’t yet speak, saying, "The child is too little to eat cake."

Yang Yuerong smiled warmly and said, "I’m just asking for a favor. How about Doctor Xiaoqiao, you hold him for a bit? Let him share some of your good fortune."

Without waiting for an answer, she placed the child in Qiao Xi’s arms.

The human cub knew his cues well, his chubby hands wrapping around Qiao Xi’s neck.

Qiao Xi’s heart melted.

So tiny, so sweet-smelling, and it was her who had snatched this little one back at Ghost Gate Pass; now he cuddled warmly in her embrace.

The Huo Family saw through Yang Yuerong’s ploy, but outsiders couldn’t fathom why she was trying to ingratiate herself with a junior, feeling that the Liu Family maybe elevated Young Madam Huo a bit too much.

"So Young Madam Huo really likes children, when will she have one of her own?"

"With President Huo and the Young Madam’s looks, their child will surely be very attractive."

"Have one!"

Even Du Juan said it was time to have one.

Qiao Xi’s cheeks blushed slightly, and after holding the child for a while, she handed him back to Yang Yuerong. She wasn’t opposed to having children, letting fate decide.

Holding the child, Yang Yuerong said, "It seems our Rongbao really likes you, sister. He never lets strangers hold him, but he’s especially affectionate with you. Rongbao, is it because sister saved you, and you’ve always remembered?"

Her face radiated maternal love, and Qiao Xi felt a pang of envy inside. If only she had had such a loving mother from a young age...

Bang!

Bang!

Suddenly, several loud bangs came from the deck outside the banquet hall.

It caught the attention of the guests.