Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 455 Can’t Wait to Go to the Imperial Capital to See Qiao Xi

Chapter 455: Chapter 455 Can’t Wait to Go to the Imperial Capital to See Qiao Xi

Zhou Yu’s gaze was teasing and ambiguous.

Qiao Xi thought about the possibility that Zhou Yu had heard everything she just said and blushed furiously. Her fair cheeks were tinged with crimson, and her almond-shaped eyes were filled with astonishment.

"Mr. Zhou, why are you here too?"

As Zhou Yu grinded his molars under Huo Xingzhou’s gloomy gaze, he smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, it’s not just me! Everyone is in a meeting. Would you like to say hello? There are over twenty colleagues from the finance department, as well as Jin Kai."

Qiao Xi almost wanted to dig a hole and burrow into it.

Huo Xingzhou couldn’t have turned on the speakerphone, could he?

"Hello, Madam!"

"Young Madam, are you doing well in the Imperial Capital?"

"We miss you too, Madam."

Hearing Zhou Yu’s instigation, the others also couldn’t help but join in the teasing. After all, President Huo’s expression didn’t look so terrifying anymore; there’s safety in numbers. President Huo probably wouldn’t send them all packing to go home.

The storm had passed.

Qiao Xi heard the jumbled greetings from the other side of the phone, and felt even more embarrassed.

But having been with Huo Xingzhou for so long, she no longer had the timidity she once did.

Thus, she braced herself and said, "Mr. Zhou, please convey my regards to everyone and thank them for their concern. After the trial sewing conference is over, I will return to Haicheng."

Zhou Yu, who loved to stir the pot, called out loudly, "Madam asked me to send her regards to everyone!"

"Madam, all the best at the trial sewing conference!"

"You will always be Haicheng’s pride, and we hope you come in first!"

"We wish you and President Huo will have children soon."

Hearing their messy blessings, Qiao Xi blushed deeply and said quietly to Huo Xingzhou, "I’m going to hang up first, Xiaoyun is calling me to dinner."

She hung up the phone, her face still red.

The screen went black.

Huo Xingzhou set his phone aside, and his smile also gathered.

He stared at Zhou Yu for a while, and Zhou Yu voluntarily closed his mouth.

The others also hurriedly straightened their clothes, waiting for the next instructions.

Huo Xingzhou’s brow lowered, and his gaze was calm, "Tonight, please clear up the accounts of all subsidiaries under Tianyuan Group and mobilize the floating funds. I want to see that the funds are in place by tomorrow morning, thank you all for your hard work."

The twenty or so mid-to-high-level finance department staff grumbled, "Yes, President Huo."

"After this is over, everyone will have a week off. Whether it’s a trip abroad or domestic recuperation, you may choose. The year-end bonus will be doubled, and you can bring your families, with no limit on the number of people."

As soon as Huo Xingzhou finished speaking.

The atmosphere completely changed!

The dozens of people were spirited, "Yes, President Huo! We will complete your request as soon as possible and have everything ready by tomorrow morning."

Huo Xingzhou stood up indifferently and nodded.

He picked up his phone and walked out, with Zhou Yu following him.

"Zhou Yu, order delivery from Jinling Grand Hotel for them tonight."

"Okay, I know."

Zhou Yu opened the conference room door, and the two walked onto the corridor. At this moment, he looked at Huo Xingzhou and spoke in jest, "Hearing Qiao Xi call you ’hubby’ must have really pleased you. Deliberately answering the phone during the meeting to flaunt your affection."

"Huo Xingzhou, you really are sly! Getting a romance after marriage that everyone knows about."

This sly and devious man wanted to secretly show off his love, something Zhou Yu had already seen through.

Huo Xingzhou turned his head, a challenge in his expression, "If you want to show off, you can too."

"You... you really know how to hit me where it hurts, knowing that Shu Xue is busy training to go abroad and still you hurt me!" He and Shu Xue didn’t even have time for dates, and she was leaving the country soon.

Facing the long months of separation, Zhou Yu didn’t know how he would cope with the heartache.

Huo Xingzhou’s lips curved slightly, seemingly enjoying Zhou Yu’s plight.

This was perhaps a punishment for Zhou Yu’s earlier flirts.

Huo Xingzhou walked into the president’s office and pushed the door open.

He pulled out a printed document from the safe and threw it in front of Zhou Yu: "Take it and handle this for me."

"What’s the matter?"

"It’s for the good of the country and the people."

Huo Xingzhou’s smile carried a chill.

Zhou Yu looked down at the document’s contents and was momentarily stunned. He flipped through the materials, his voice slightly hoarse, "Where did you get such confidential stuff? Was it that day at Fuchun Garden..."

"Stop talking nonsense, just follow the instructions. Seize the right opportunity to collect some interest."

"Alright, I’ll make sure to handle it well."

Zhou Yu hesitated a bit before asking, "Why did you suddenly call for an overtime meeting with the finance department? Is there such a hurry? There are still a few days until the trial meeting, we clearly have enough time to reach the Imperial Capital."

There were double year-end bonuses and travel health benefits not limited to family members.

This round would surely cost a bit.

Huo Xingzhou poured himself a glass of warm water, his distinct fingers grasping the clean glass as he looked at him, "I’m in a hurry."

"What are you in a hurry for?"

Huo Xingzhou took a sip of warm water, his thin lips moistened and appearing redder, "I can’t wait to see Qiao Xi."

"Damn!"

Zhou Yu cursed loudly and with a bang, closed the door behind him.

He really felt haunted to have even asked Huo Xingzhou.

It was like eating dog food!

...

The next day.

Imperial Capital.

One of the top four families, the Guan Family’s patriarch was hosting his seventieth birthday, and the event was immensely grand. The Guan Family’s ancestral home was a vast Royal Residence modernized for contemporary use, although retaining the exterior and style of ancient architecture.

The Guan Family was situated in a bustling area of the Imperial Capital.

The main building’s expansive area was all part of the Guan Family premises, which included a parking lot and some scenic views, all very imposing.

The banquet was held in the ancestral home’s banquet hall.

Passing the red-painted wooden corridors and pavilions over the water, there was a large artificial lake and a cooling pavilion on the water. The landscaping was exceptionally well done; the hundred-acre Royal Residence was very prestigious, yet in the sunset, strands of grey decline could be seen.

At six in the evening!

The main gate opened to welcome distinguished guests!

Entering from the main gate and passing through the promenade and artificial lake, one reached the largest banquet hall of the main building.

The hall could accommodate thousands of guests, surrounded by shelves of valuable antiques and a staircase made of golden Phoebe leading to the second floor, at the center of which was a half-meter-high platform.

At this moment, fragrances were all around, with drinks and dishes all prepared.

Guests gradually arrived, and the parking area outside the Royal Residence was filled with luxury cars. Familiar families of the Imperial Capital had also arrived, bringing their sons and nephews to the banquet.

The old Mr. Guan’s birthday celebration particularly drew many young talents.

The Guan Family’s patriarch had only one son who died accidentally ten years ago, leaving behind a pair of grandchildren.

The grandson was foolish, and the granddaughter a young woman.

Choosing either as a successor was a bad option for the Guan Family; a fool couldn’t shoulder heavy responsibilities, and a girl could be easily taken advantage of, but the Guan Family had no other choice!

The rumor was, the Guan Family intended to groom Miss Guan as the heiress.

Thus, marrying Miss Guan could mean gaining the entire Guan Family!

So, the banquet was also an excellent opportunity for the young talents of the Imperial Capital to strut their stuff.

Lu Yan and Xiang Ze dressed up sharply, looking quite handsome in suits. However, Lu Yan’s appearance stood out more, his domineering presence barely concealed.

Xiang Ze was the Xiang Family’s young master, not quite as handsome as Lu Yan.

But in an alliance between noble families, Xiang Ze had a slightly higher status.

Lu Yan, holding a champagne, patted Xiang Ze on the shoulder, "Tonight is your turf, it’s up to you to secure the Guan girl. I’ve got everything prepared for you anyway. As for me, I need to meet that girl from Haicheng properly."

The girl from Haicheng, naturally, was Qiao Xi.

Lu Yan’s lips curled with a mysterious smile, prodding Xiang Ze, "Look over there."

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