Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 395: He Doesn’t Recognize Her Anymore

Chapter 395: Chapter 395: He Doesn’t Recognize Her Anymore

Huo Sijiao panicked.

But Shen Xuanzhi’s eyes flickered, unnoticed by anyone. He slowly opened his eyes and looked towards Qiao Xi, who was administering the acupuncture.

Huo Sijiao’s heart thumped wildly, finally calming down after much effort.

She felt a bit dejected; he no longer recognized her.

Huo Sijiao sat in the ward for more than ten minutes, then heard Qiao Xi stand up and say, "All right."

She looked at Shen Xuanzhi, "I’ll leave the removal of the needles to you. I’ll be back at the same time tomorrow."

"Okay, thank you."

Shen Xuanzhi’s tone was very flat.

Huo Sijiao thought that there actually was someone even colder and aloof than her brother, with a hint of malevolence about him.

Especially because he was a sickly person, it seemed like he was hiding many secrets, giving people the urge to investigate.

She glanced at him quickly and then immediately looked away.

This time she wasn’t noticed.

"Jiaojiao, let’s go outside first," Qiao Xi said, and Huo Sijiao finally snapped back to reality and responded.

She followed Qiao Xi out and asked when they were farther away,

"Sister-in-law, is that his mother?"

"Yes."

Qiao Xi had reached the restroom, where she quickly washed her hands before replying.

Huo Sijiao’s eyes roamed curiously, "He’s a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine himself, so why did he seek you out?"

"The Shen Family’s Sparrow Pecking Technique can’t quickly awaken his mother."

Huo Sijiao hugged her arm and said, "Then it’s my sister-in-law who is impressive!"

"Why did you come to the hospital to find me?"

"Brother said, since your background has been revealed, there might be some troublemakers coming at you. Old Chen can’t take action directly; it’s all up to me to engage in verbal battles for you. I have pretty strong combat skills."

Qiao Xi, having experienced this before, nodded and said, "Indeed, very strong."

"So let me accompany you to the hospital these next few days. You know, I even bumped into Ye Zhimeng at the hospital entrance just now. She was dressed very simply, wearing a little white dress and carrying a thermal container, ready to present Xu Xiuyuan with breakfast she made herself. No idea who taught her, but she acts just like a green tea-type."

Huo Sijiao almost died laughing.

Qiao Xi laughed as well and said, "Maybe Mr. Zhou taught her."

It was Qiao Xi who had asked Zhou Yu to send Ye Zhimeng away yesterday. Zhou Yu was always full of mischief.

He was just playing a prank; he didn’t expect Ye Zhimeng to actually follow through.

Xu Xiuyuan certainly wouldn’t fall for that. Someone like him wouldn’t like a stupid and easily manipulated girl.

The two were in the middle of their conversation

when they saw Xu Xiuyuan approaching with a thermal container in hand.

Qiao Xi’s relationship with Xu Xiuyuan was always polite and formal. She contained her laughter and greeted, "Dean Xu."

Huo Sijiao immediately quieted down like a well-behaved chicken.

Xu Xiuyuan handed her the thermal container, "This is soup stewed at home. I heard you love chestnuts, so they stewed chestnut and old duck soup for you. It wasn’t made by Mom, but by the Liu Family’s head chef."

The Liu Family employed many chefs, and the head chef’s ancestors served as royal chefs in the palace, with extraordinary soup-making skills.

Even the head chefs of Jinling Grand Hotel couldn’t compare.

He was still holding out his hand, as if she wouldn’t accept it, he wouldn’t retract it.

After hesitating, Qiao Xi finally took it, "Thank you."

"We are siblings; there’s no need for thanks," Xu Xiuyuan said, his gold-rimmed glasses giving him a scholarly appearance. However, his eyes were as sharp as a hawk’s.

It would be a mistake to underestimate him.

Qiao Xi nodded.

Xu Xiuyuan opened his mouth to remind her again, "You placed first in the preliminary round of the needle trial conference, so the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association in Haicheng might arrange for a TV station interview for you. Be prepared for that when the time comes. They also want to use your popularity to promote the culture of Chinese medicine and let more people feel its charm."

"Alright, I got it."

She hadn’t received any notice from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association yet, but Xu Xiuyuan’s sources of information were certainly reliable.

Xu Xiuyuan looked at her delicate face and said, "What your uncle and mother said at the press conference yesterday was sincere. I think if Granny Qiao were still alive, she would definitely want you to be loved by more relatives."

Qiao Xi was initially indifferent, but when he mentioned Granny, she suddenly looked up at him sharply.

As far as she knew Granny, she indeed would have said something like that.

"Qiao Xi, the departed have passed on. Give us another chance, and give yourself an opportunity to mend your childhood."

Xu Xiuyuan had a way with words, hitting all her weak spots.

Mentioning Granny, mentioning her childhood.

Qiao Xi couldn’t even utter a "no", she just remained silent.

Xu Xiuyuan made his point and after looking at her for a while, he turned and left.

"Sister-in-law?"

Huo Sijiao spoke cautiously, "What are your thoughts?"

Qiao Xi’s hand tightens around the insulated food jar she was carrying as she asked, "Jiaojiao, what would you choose to do if you were in my place?"

"Me?"

Huo Sijiao frowned, her tone filled with bitterness, "I think Xu Xiuyuan makes a fair point, but it also feels wrong to forgive them so easily – it would be letting them off too lightly! The other members of the Liu Family seem okay, except for that Ms. Liu..."

"However, at the birthday banquet, she thought Xu Xingluo was throwing sulfuric acid and didn’t hesitate to shield you. That made me think she might be redeemable..."

Speaking of it, Liu Huimin was really both pitiable and detestable.

She was a victim.

Yet, a tainted one.

Qiao Xi didn’t express her stance, saying, "Jiaojiao, I still have patients to see. You can wait for me in my temporary office, or head home earlier if you get bored."

Huo Sijiao thought for a moment and then said, "Sister-in-law, I’ll wait for you at the hospital, I promised my brother. You know he controls my spending money – I’m still hoping he’ll buy me the latest jewelry."

"Okay."

Qiao Xi laughed, "Then I’ll head over first, enjoy yourself."

She handed the insulated food jar to Huo Sijiao, "Have some if you’re hungry."

Watching her leave, Huo Sijiao suddenly spoke up, "Sister-in-law, actually Xu Xiuyuan got one thing wrong! You do have many relatives who love you, and they don’t have to be related by blood to be family!"

Qiao Xi looked at her, moisture spreading in her eyes, but the smile on her face grew even more intense.

"I know."

...

Carrying the insulated food jar, Huo Sijiao walked down the corridor and just happened to run into Shen Xuanzhi coming out of Room 1805.

He was holding a hot water kettle, seemingly on his way to the hot water room.

Some people, even in the plainest clothes, doing the most mundane tasks, still stand out from the crowd, with an undeniable charm.

Huo Sijiao unconsciously slowed her pace, licked her dry lips, and hesitated over what to say.

She didn’t expect to meet Shen Xuanzhi again.

She had learned his name from Qiao Xi, and that night she had fallen asleep repeating it.

On the day of the preliminary needle trial conference, everyone thought she was shouting because someone had helped her sister-in-law through a tough spot. Only she knew the truth.

She was astounded by his sudden appearance.

That handsome face, almost forgotten.

Huo Sijiao mustered up the courage to approach him and said, "You..."

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