Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 445: She Misses Huo Xingzhou

Chapter 445: Chapter 445: She Misses Huo Xingzhou

The Bentley stopped outside the large villa of the Li Family.

Old Chen opened the car door for Qiao Xi, and as she got out, she saw an elegant and luxurious Old Madam walking out of the foyer. She looked meticulous, not a single hair out of place on her hair bun, yet her gaze was exceptionally kind.

"Is that Miss Qiao?"

Old Madam Li grasped Qiao Xi’s hand, "You must be tired from the journey, come inside quickly and have some warm tea. Please invite these two gentlemen in as well."

Qiao Xi nodded obediently and introduced Sun Weimeng and Old Chen to Old Madam Li.

"Please come in, the kitchen has prepared some authentic Imperial Capital dishes, though I am not sure if you will like them," Old Madam Li warmly pulled Qiao Xi inside while also instructing her granddaughter, "Nianqi, tell the kitchen to serve the dishes."

"I got it, Grandma."

Seeing Qiao Xi in person made Li Nianqi feel even more sour.

How could she be so beautiful, standing out even among the beauties of the Imperial Capital?

Not to mention, she was the disciple of the National Doctor and both the precious daughter of the Liu Family and the Young Madam Huo.

She subconsciously touched her face, which could only be considered delicate. She had often felt inferior in the circles of the powerful, managing to salvage some grace only with her ladylike demeanor.

Old Madam Li introduced with a smile, "This is my granddaughter, staying in the Imperial Capital to keep this old woman company. She has no special talents, and everything she learns is quite ordinary, but she wins by being obedient and sensible. Everyone else in the family is away, leaving just us grandparents and grandchildren. You all just make yourselves at home, it will even liven up the place a bit."

Hearing such an evaluation, Li Nianqi quickened her pace.

Qiao Xi and Young Master Sun exchanged glances and made no comment.

She was led by the old lady into the large villa, decorated richly in a traditional Chinese style. The chairs and cabinets were all made of expensive wood and exuded a sense of luxury.

The dining table was large, set neatly with tableware and decorated with vibrant flowers.

It appeared that the Li Family valued ceremony and etiquette.

"Come, sit by my side. The moment I saw you, I felt a connection, and I took a liking to you," Old Madam Li genuinely liked Qiao Xi, who was pretty and polite. She had always heard Old Lady Liu over the phone praising Qiao Xi in various ways.

She was predisposed to a positive opinion.

Qiao Xi complied with her wish and sat beside her.

The servants successively served meticulously cooked dishes, like official braised bear’s paw, deer antler trio, and yellow braised shark’s fin.

All were signature dishes.

Everyone was seated, with Li Nianqi taking the seat farthest from the old lady. She usually sat there because her grandmother had said that everyone at home had their own place, and it was a rule not to change places arbitrarily.

Seeing Qiao Xi sitting so close and affectionately, as if they were true grandparents and grandchild, Li Nianqi’s eyes reddened with jealousy.

"Miss Qiao, try the food and see if it suits your taste. This meal was prepared by a famous chef from the Imperial Capital’s grand hotel, and it should taste quite good."

"Thank you, Old Madam Li."

"Why call me Old Madam? Just call me Grandma."

Qiao Xi smiled and took a few bites of the food. The flavor of the Imperial Capital was indeed very different from Haicheng, but both were delicious.

Throughout the meal, Old Madam Li spoke of past events.

During the most turbulent times, due to her social class, she had been sent to Haicheng Township.

The Liu Family had helped her, giving her a lifeline. Eventually, she returned to the Imperial Capital to support her husband and rebuild their family’s legacy.

She had always remembered the kindness of the Liu Family.

Seeing Qiao Xi, she grew even fonder, particularly as she noticed that Qiao Xi did not possess any of those harmful decadencies and had a likable way of speaking and character, wishing she could recognize her as a goddaughter right then.

"I’ve had the servants prepare the rooms; treat this place as your home, stay as long as you like."

Qiao Xi smiled and responded, "Grandma Li, staying here, we can’t help but feel..."

Old Madam Li hastened to say, "You need not feel embarrassed, taking care of you is my duty."

Old Madam Li had, for the development of her family, swallowed her pride to accept the Liu Family’s jewelry store; she also felt a sense of guilt, further compelling her to take good care of Qiao Xi.

This matter she hadn’t yet mentioned to her family, feeling hesitant about speaking it out loud.

"Grandma."

Li Nianqi’s slender, pale hands held the chopsticks as she couldn’t resist saying something biting, "She’s Young Madam Huo and the only precious daughter of the Liu Family in this generation; why should she lower herself and rely on others? Doesn’t the prestigious Huo Family have their own property in the Imperial Capital?"

"Nianqi."

Old Madam Li called out to her in a warning tone, her expression looking rather unpleasant.

Li Nianqi put down her chopsticks and stood up, swallowing her anger as she said, "I’m sorry, Grandma. I’ll go kneel in the ancestral hall right now."

She hastily left the table, and the atmosphere in the dining room grew colder.

Qiao Xi put down her utensils.

She had intended to say "I’ll be troubling you tonight," and had planned to send Old Chen in a couple of days to clean up the villa.

But she hadn’t expected to be misunderstood by Li Nianqi.

Since it was so, there was no need for her to stay at the Li Family even for one or two nights.

She should leave tonight!

Qiao Xi gave Old Madam Li a way out, "Next week my husband will be coming to the Imperial Capital, and it would be inconvenient to stay at your house. Besides, the Huo Family’s Garden Villa is also in this wealthy district."

Old Madam Li nodded helplessly, "Then I won’t insist on keeping you. But you must remember to visit me often. I can’t neglect the trust of an old sister, and you can come to me with any troubles. I’m embarrassed by what happened tonight; another day, I’ll have Nianqi apologize to you."

"No need for apologies, I don’t mind."

After all, it’s just an unrelated person. Besides, the bond between grandparents and granddaughter naturally runs deeper than with an outsider like her; why make the Old Madam feel awkward?

Qiao Xi exchanged a few more pleasantries and then said it was getting late, so she needed to go and prepare the villa.

Old Madam Li felt it awkward to keep her, so she had no choice but to let her go.

As Qiao Xi and her group left the Li Family, they got into the car.

Old Chen comforted her, "Young Madam, don’t worry. Young Master had already prepared everything, the villa has been cleaned, and servants and a chef are there; we can rest as soon as we enter."

Sun Weimeng couldn’t help but praise, "Huo Xingzhou is actually so considerate; I thought we would be inconvenienced until late. You didn’t see how displeased Li Nianqi looked. She clearly didn’t welcome outsiders and thought too highly of herself."

Sun Weimeng was somewhat annoyed.

Such a young girl and already showing such an attitude.

Qiao Xi spoke to calm him, "Young Master Sun, don’t be upset. Even if we stayed at the Li Family, it wouldn’t be for long."

"I just feel it’s unfair for you! The Li Family took over a jewelry branch, got a bargain, yet still displayed displeasure, acting as if we were taking advantage of them! Next time I see that Li Nianqi, I’ll give her a piece of my mind."

Qiao Xi lightly laughed.

The car turned into a meticulously maintained small villa garden; it was very clean. Lights were on inside, and the villa doors were open. A servant came out to greet them upon hearing their arrival.

"Welcome home, Young Madam, my name is Xiaoyun."

Qiao Xi entered the house and noticed that most of the decoration was similar to their smaller villa in Haicheng; it felt like truly returning home.

"You must be tired, Young Madam. I’ve prepared a bath for you. Please go have a soak first."

"Okay."

Qiao Xi, graciously accepting, told Sun Weimeng and Old Chen to make themselves comfortable and followed the maid upstairs.

"Young Madam, this is the master bedroom. Seasonal clothes and daily necessities are prepared for you. Please let me know if you need anything."

Qiao Xi nodded, "Thank you."

Xiaoyun tidied up a bit and, seeing everything was in order, left by closing the door. Qiao Xi looked around, picked up her pajamas and phone, and entered the bathroom.

She stripped and slipped into the bathtub, letting out a satisfied sigh.

She leaned against the edge of the tub; the warm water emitted a misty steam, and the walls around were dotted with tiny droplets of condensation.

In the deep silence of the night.

She thought of Huo Xingzhou!

Her gaze landed on the phone on the niche shelf.

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