Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 430: Let’s Break Up, Seriously

Chapter 430: Chapter 430: Let’s Break Up, Seriously

Qiao Xi was taken aback.

She hadn’t expected Huo Xingzhou to mention Zhong Yi at this time, nor had she expected Zhong Yi to have returned.

Since that day, she had stopped following news about him.

Her whole heart had been set on "Plum Blossom Nine Needles."

She paused before saying, "He is from the Imperial Capital, it should be normal for him to return. Even Xiang Mingzhu has gone back..."

There was no sense of reluctance in her expression, and even a touch of surprise.

Huo Xingzhou nodded, "The trial of the needles convention is also approaching. The Liu Family hopes both families can have a family banquet, as a kind of practice ceremony. Would you like to go?"

Qiao Xi recalled how these past days the Liu Family had been sending things to the hospital and the small villa without seeming to intrude.

Xu Yunye always held Liu Rongbao at a distance, watching her without coming forward to bother.

Liu Huimin did the same.

She heard that she had sponsored many children who had dropped out of school and donated quite a bit of money to the impoverished mountainous areas. She no longer attended the banquets and social gatherings she used to like, and even her daily expenses had been significantly reduced.

It seemed like an act of atonement and compensation.

To say that Qiao Xi wasn’t a bit soft-hearted would be a lie. But when it came to forgiveness, she still couldn’t forgive Liu Huimin.

Huo Xingzhou’s lips curled slightly, "The Liu Family has some old friends in the Imperial Capital. Old Mrs. Liu has already contacted the Li Family of the Imperial Capital, hoping they will look after you."

Qiao Xi’s eyelashes fluttered slightly, and she bit her lip gently. Finally, she spoke, "Do you want me to go?"

"For something that’s good for you, of course I do. Treat them like normal relatives, as if they are from the Yang Family or the Ye Family. Accept what they give you, because you’ve given them more than enough."

Wasn’t saving Liu Zongyun and Liu Rongbao enough?

If anything, the Liu Family owed her their lifetimes.

So, taking from the Liu Family was her right, clear and justified, with no need for declination.

Huo Xingzhou, as a businessman, understood this very well.

Qiao Xi nodded, "Then I’ll go."

Her relationship with the Liu Family was indeed awkward. A balanced mode of interaction needed to be found.

Huo Xingzhou looked at her serious and earnest manner, and lowered his head to kiss the corner of her lips.

"Why do you look so resigned to fate! They should be the ones worried about your dissatisfaction. I’d rather you sometimes behave as boldly and arrogantly as Jiaojiao, instead of always being so obedient and sensible."

"I only listen to you."

Qiao Xi felt the cool touch of his lips on hers and couldn’t help but lick them.

Huo Xingzhou laughed, "I hope that’s true."

Don’t listen to those nonsense Zhong Yi talks about in the future!

Qiao Xi suddenly remembered something and spoke, "I need to send a message to Shu Xue."

...

The golden sun dipped in the west, and twilight settled.

The streetlamps along the bustling roads of Haicheng lit up one by one during the rush hour traffic congestion. Zhou Yu had finished the design salon and had arranged for the designers to rest at the hotel.

Only then did he leave.

His stomach growling, he found himself stuck in traffic while driving his sports car.

Shu Xue’s parents’ house was outside the Second Ring Road, which was usually the most congested. Zhou Yu took advantage of a red light to pull out his phone and call Shu Xue.

No one answered.

After several calls with no response, he grew frustrated.

He took a deep breath. He had never been very serious about this relationship. They had agreed when they got together that they could easily break up if desired.

Yet emotions developed, and they couldn’t break up.

Eventually, the twists and turns in their relationship led them to meeting parents and getting registered.

The traffic lights changed.

The car moved slowly through the city center like a turtle.

An hour and a half later, Zhou Yu arrived at the residential complex where Shu Xue’s parents lived.

The night was pitch-black; he emerged from the large supermarket outside the complex carrying a pile of stuff and rang the doorbell at Shu Xue’s home.

Shu’s father opened the door and was stunned to see a handsome young stranger standing at their doorstep.

Zhou Yu politely said, "Hello, Uncle, I am Zhou Yu, Shu Xue’s boyfriend. I had promised to have dinner with you today, but my work delayed me; please forgive me."

"Oh, it’s Little Zhou, come in!"

Shu’s father quickly welcomed him with a smile and introduced him to Shu’s mother.

Shu’s mother warmly made tea and pulled Zhou Yu to sit on the sofa to start a census interrogation, checking his background thoroughly.

Parents took care of their own; there were no mother-in-law and daughter-in-law issues after marriage.

Zhou Yu looked very noble; his family was wealthy.

Shu’s father exclaimed, "You are the vice president of Tianyuan Group? Truly young and promising."

Zhou Yu humbly replied, "It’s mainly because President Huo values and has a good relationship with me."

Shu’s mother concernedly said, "Are you sincere about Shu Xue? With your excellent conditions, you could easily find someone better than our Shu Xue."

This wasn’t the first time they had heard the name Zhou Yu.

At the last dinner, Qin Yuan had said that Tianyuan Group’s Zhou Yu was only playing with Shu Xue, and had countless girlfriends he couldn’t even keep track of.

Their Shu Family couldn’t possibly marry their daughter to a philandering playboy.

"Auntie, I indeed did some messed-up things in the past. But after being with Shu Xue, I am sincere. I really want to marry her..."

Shu’s mother asked, "Then what shows your sincerity?"

Shu’s father tugged at her shirt, signaling her to stop there, and turned to Zhou Yu, saying, "You came to see Shu Xue, right? She’s in that room. You can go in yourself."

"Okay, thank you, Uncle and Auntie."

Zhou Yu stood up and left the living room, walking in the direction Shu’s father had pointed, knocked on the door, and entered the bedroom.

Shu Xue had already heard the commotion outside; she sat at her vanity fiddling with high-end makeup brands.

Hearing footsteps, she didn’t turn around but met Zhou Yu’s eyes in the mirror.

"Shu Xue."

Zhou Yu stood behind her, hands on her shoulders, and said, "About today, I’m really sorry. But I truly have nothing going on with Xie Liuzheng."

"I know."

Shu Xue’s eyes were red and swollen as if she had been crying hard. Her face was pale, the redness in her eyes even more pronounced.

"Qiao Xi texted me, said Xie Liuzheng asked her to tell me that she has no interest in you now that she’s back in the country, and will only maintain a work relationship with you. She also wants to apologize..."

Xie Liuzheng hadn’t done anything wrong, yet she still conveyed her apologies through Qiao Xi.

Such a noble and clean character!

Shu Xue felt petty and dark in comparison.

Next to her ordinary experiences and wild behavior, Xie Liuzheng was like the bright moon in the sky!

It made one unable to lift their head.

Zhou Yu hurriedly explained, "Actually, I broke it off with her long ago. My commitment issues are only because I’m afraid of encountering heartless and unreliable women like her. Shu Xue, I really want to marry you."

Shu Xue’s voice was hoarse, "Zhou Yu, you agreed to register our marriage. Are you reluctant at all? I want you to tell me the truth."

Zhou Yu hung his head low, "At first, yes, but now I’m truly sincere."

"Have you ever fantasized about our happy life after marriage? Are you filled with anticipation?"

Faced with Shu Xue’s repeated questioning, Zhou Yu opened his mouth but said nothing, appearing somewhat silent.

Shu Xue had already gotten her answer, her heart panicking and sorrowful, "But when you were preparing to propose to Xie Liuzheng, you must have imagined countless romantic scenes after the wedding. You don’t spend even a tenth of that effort on me."

"Am I dispensable, not worth your effort, or are you sure I won’t bear to break up with you?"

Tears streamed down from the corners of Shu Xue’s eyes, "Zhou Yu, let’s break up. This time, I’m serious."