Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 399: His Arrogance is Inferiority

Chapter 399: Chapter 399: His Arrogance is Inferiority

Qiao Xi spoke softly, "Your mother’s constitution is a bit weak. I tried using acupuncture to stimulate it today, but I shortened the duration. Normally, you can use the Sparrow Pecking Technique to adjust her qi and blood."

"Okay."

Shen Xuanzhi responded, tugging at the wound on his face. He didn’t show any sign of pain, as if he was used to it.

Qiao Xi swiftly inserted and adjusted several needles.

Shen Xuanzhi watched, mesmerized. Many people are set in their ways, unchanging, but she could select needle techniques according to the patient’s condition and achieve perfection. With this needle technique, she didn’t keep it to herself; instead, she shared her skills with him.

As Qiao Xi finished with the needles, she said, "Consider this as a return for learning the Sparrow Pecking Technique from the Shen Family. Shen Xuanzhi, you are going to the Imperial Capital, right?"

Shen Xuanzhi nodded.

"I hope you make it into the top ten."

The prize money for the top ten should help him overcome his current difficulties and start a new life. Qiao Xi pursed her lips, swallowing the words she had almost said.

A person burdened with hatred must be very tired.

"I’ll go first; you take care of the needling and removal along the way," Qiao Xi said softly.

Shen Xuanzhi replied, "Okay."

"Sister-in-law!"

A crisp female voice rang out. Huo Sijiao waved at Qiao Xi without sparing a single glance at Shen Xuanzhi.

"Sister-in-law, it’s almost time. Let’s go to the TV station now; I will accompany you today."

"Okay, I’ll be right there."

Qiao Xi turned to Shen Xuanzhi, "I’ll leave the Golden Needle at the hospital, and I’ll come back tomorrow."

After speaking, she walked out of the ward, linking arms with Huo Sijiao. The sisters-in-law, both young and radiant, drew much attention as if they were aglow.

Shen Xuanzhi withdrew his gaze, his eyes inscrutable.

Sometimes, overly proud and stubborn people are merely masking their insecurities, aren’t they?

...

Huo Sijiao led Qiao Xi out of the hospital.

She didn’t ask about Shen Xuanzhi at all.

Just as she had said last night, paying him any more attention would be foolish.

"This is your first time being interviewed by a TV station; I’m definitely here to support you," Huo Sijiao said with a smile, "I’ll order lunch for you at noon; today, I’m your assistant for the day."

"Okay."

The TV station’s studio usually has an audience section, sometimes hiring extras.

Qiao Xi checked the time; it was already ten o’clock, so she asked Old Chen to drive them there quickly.

Upon arrival, they had to rehearse the script, have lunch, and then the official filming would start at one o’clock; the duration was uncertain. Talk show recordings usually take a long time.

The TV station highly valued this interview program promoting traditional Chinese medicine.

The car stopped at the building of Haicheng TV Station.

But there were many young men and women gathering at the entrance, buzzing with excitement. They were all holding support signs, and they crowded around to peek at the Rolls-Royce as it stopped, but eventually dispersed when they realized it wasn’t the person they were waiting for.

Old Chen suggested, "Young Madam, let’s enter through the underground parking lot. There are too many people here..."

"Okay."

Qiao Xi curiously looked around, estimating hundreds, perhaps thousands of people.

Huo Sijiao said nonchalantly, "The TV station is a must-visit place for star chasers, look at the signs they’re holding. It’s probably because the rising starlet Lin Xifei is coming to record a show. What a big event, huh."

Even though Qiao Xi didn’t really follow film and television works, she had heard the great reputation of Lin Xifei.

In recent years, Lin Xifei had been incredibly popular, appearing in all manner of hot variety shows, TV dramas, and films, maintaining persistent popularity.

However, when Huo Sijiao mentioned her, her tone carried a slight hint of disdain.

"Her acting isn’t bad, but she’s only got so many resources because she’s been someone’s mistress. Everyone in high society knows what she’s really like. Meanwhile, these star-struck fans naively believe she’s the pure and innocent girl-next-door—like an old lady sucking on a lollipop."

Huo Sijiao surfed the internet every day and had access to firsthand gossip from the elite circles; she and Young Master Sun would often gather to enjoy and share the latest juicy news. Official business was neglected, but sources of rumors were plentiful.

Curious, Qiao Xi asked, "What does ’like an old lady sucking on a lollipop’ mean?"

"Just licking."

Qiao Xi was enlightened and then said, "Your brother told you to spend less time online and not pick up such talk."

"Sister-in-law, would you believe me if I said I was forced to learn this stuff? Before, my brother cared about being dignified, my mom cared about face, and my dad was just a wuss. If it weren’t for my sharp tongue, the main family would bully us to death. Being snarky also makes me feel a bit better inside."

Qiao Xi expressed her understanding and said, "Then you keep it up."

The main and secondary branches of the Huo Family were constantly at odds in the past, with the aunt from the main family having a particularly sharp and caustic tongue, always leaving others speechless. Only Huo Sijiao could match her in this verbal battle!

The car stopped in an underground parking lot, and the two of them got out and went straight from the elevator to the interior of the TV station.

Right outside the elevator doors, staff members were waiting.

"You must be Teacher Qiao Xi, please follow me. We’ll first head to the makeup room to look over the interview outline; if you have any issues, please voice them. Then you can eat and get your makeup done before heading to the studio to check the script, after which we’ll start shooting."

Those working at the TV station typically addressed others respectfully as "Teacher."

"Okay, thank you."

"This way, please."

The staff member led Qiao Xi and Huo Sijiao forward, walking to the quietest and largest makeup room at the end of a corridor, pointing to a woman tidying up the dressing table and saying, "This is our Teacher Qingqing, our long-time collaborating golden makeup artist."

"Alright."

Qiao Xi and Huo Sijiao entered and greeted the makeup artist.

Makeup artist Qingqing exchanged ideas with Qiao Xi about the general style of the makeup and then said enthusiastically, "Doctor Qiao, I’ve followed you for a long time and always wanted to make an appointment with you at the City Hospital. Our line of work involves a lot of late nights, leading to suboptimal health; I wonder if I might have the honor of having you take my pulse?"

"No problem," said Qiao Xi looking at her.

Qingqing quickly extended her hand.

Due to the limited conditions, Qiao Xi placed her fingers on the woman’s wrist, diagnosed for a moment, and then said, "The pulse is weak and feeble, showing qi and blood deficiency. I recommend you eat more nutritious food to replenish blood, avoid staying up late, and try to keep your emotions stable to avoid anxiety."

"Okay. Could you write me a prescription, and I’ll follow it?"

Qiao Xi shook her head. "You can restore health through dietary means; there’s no need for Chinese medicine. Medication isn’t something to overuse; focus on diet and exercise."

"Alright!"

The makeup artist became even more enthusiastic and decided to give Qiao Xi the most stunning makeup possible.

Such camera-ready makeup usually took hours to apply. Thus, she let Qiao Xi sit and look at the interview outline while she began the preliminary preparations.

After waiting for a while, Huo Sijiao, propping her chin, said, "Sister-in-law, shall I order the food? The TV station’s boxed meals probably aren’t very good. I’ll order from the Jinling Grand Hotel for you, and teacher Qingqing has a portion too!"

"Then thank you very much, Miss Huo." The TV stations meals, no matter how good, couldn’t compare to those from the Jinling Grand Hotel.

"Wait here."

With a spring in her step, Huo Sijiao left.

After quite a while,

footsteps and noisy voices approached the makeup room door.