Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 472 He’s Heartbroken

Chapter 472: Chapter 472 He’s Heartbroken

Qiao Xi looped her arm around Huo Xingzhou’s, feeling a sense of sweetness as she descended the stairs.

Upon entering the living room, she smelled a faint scent of alcohol and upon closer inspection, saw Sun Weimeng lying on the carpet in a very contorted position, clutching an empty liquor bottle in his hand.

How much had he drunk?

He hadn’t woken up even by lunchtime.

Xiaoyun emerged from the kitchen, smiling, "Young Master, Young Madam, you’re awake. Lunch is ready in the kitchen, made to Haicheng tastes. The villa has been tidied up, it’s just the living room..."

She laughed awkwardly, "Young Master Sun hasn’t woken up the whole time."

Qiao Xi asked quietly, "Did he drink a lot of alcohol last night?"

"He drank an entire bottle of white liquor, crying and wailing the whole time. Didn’t you hear it at midnight?"

Qiao Xi pursed her lips.

Huo Xingzhou’s fingers gently teased the palm of her hand, his gaze teasing as he looked at her. Qiao Xi diverted her gaze unnaturally; in last night’s circumstances, how could she have heard anything else?

It was hard to tell who would have been louder.

Feeling uncomfortable, she asked, "So why did Young Master Sun drink so much? Was he in a bad mood?"

"He got dumped!"

Old Chen walked in from the entrance of the villa, his laugh hearty, "Young Master Sun got dumped and tried to drink away his sorrows."

Qiao Xi was puzzled, "When did he start dating?"

"He fell in love yesterday, an unrequited love. Got dumped by evening, and downed a whole bottle of white liquor. Even I, Old Chen, feel ashamed; at least he didn’t drink himself sick." Old Chen had drank with Sun Weimeng for most of the day, listening to him cry for a long time.

It seemed he was truly heartbroken.

Qiao Xi instantly understood, "He... Guan Jingtan?"

Old Chen nodded, "He wanted to marry into the Guan Family. But I told him they have strict rules and certainly require a man to be faithful. He cried, saying he’d dirtied himself and wasn’t a match for Miss Guan, wishing he could castrate himself..."

Old Chen gestured a few inches below the navel.

Qiao Xi didn’t believe it for a second!

She well knew what Young Master Sun valued most.

Qiao Xi walked over to the coffee table and patted Young Master Sun’s shoulder, "Young Master Sun, wake up."

Sun Weimeng, with his eyes closed, turned over irritably.

Xiaoyun, witnessing all this, said with a smile, "The Young Madam can’t wake him. I’ve been calling him for ages, but Young Master Sun just won’t wake up. I think he’s heartbroken to the point of being listless."

Qiao Xi didn’t believe this nonsense and said to Sun Weimeng, "Medicinal pill."

Sun Weimeng suddenly sat up, opening his eyes, "Where’s the medicinal pill? How effective is it? Is it the ’never-fall’ kind?"

"Hahaha."

Old Chen and Xiaoyun burst into laughter.

Sun Weimeng rubbed his sore eyes, seeing Qiao Xi in front of him pouting mockingly, "Even you know how to trick people now. You used to be so naive. Guess you’ve been corrupted by Huo Xingzhou."

Qiao Xi spoke gently, "Young Master Sun, let’s have lunch first. You can freshen up and rest properly afterward."

"Oh."

Sun Weimeng stood up, looking listless.

Xiaoyun said, "I’ll go to the kitchen to serve the dishes. Young Master, Young Madam, please go ahead to the dining room, it’ll be ready shortly."

"Thank you, Xiaoyun," Huo Xingzhou replied.

"It’s no trouble. Young Madam, please go ahead."

The few of them walked to the small dining room and took their seats in turn.

Xiaoyun brought out the dishes and sat at the lower end of the table.

A table full of delicious food gave off a rich and enticing aroma.

But Young Master Sun propped his cheeks with his hands, staring blankly ahead, his mind filled with the ethereal Guan Jingtan.

So beautiful!

Heart-stirring!

But he felt undeserving, frustrated!

Seeing his state, Old Chen served him a bowl of hot mushroom and chicken soup, "Young Master Sun, have some hot soup. Let me tell you some entertaining news to cheer you up."

"What news?"

"This morning, Xiang Group’s stock price hit the limit down, the Family Head of the Xiang Family passed out and was hospitalized. Xiang Ze suffered a concussion and likely won’t be causing any trouble for a while. The Xiang Family is in disarray, and even the Lu Family has gotten dragged in to clean up the mess."

Sun Weimeng slapped his hands on the table, "Great! That’s fantastic! For this excellent news, I’ll drink three bowls of soup!"

He lifted the soup bowl and drained it in one gulp.

Qiao Xi teased, "Got over your heartbreak?"

Sun Weimeng replied with feigned arrogance, "Being an emperor with three thousand beauties isn’t bad either—all of Yan’s beauty, whether plump or slender, is mine. But being with Guan Jingtan, there’s only her. I’m a superficial man; I just can’t bear to give up a vast forest."

The best people don’t necessarily have to be possessed.

Even admiring from a distance is fine.

Once he had come to terms with it, he felt a sudden sense of clarity, ate well, slept well, took good care of his health, and got a few good shots in.

Qiao Xi pursed her lips, smiling.

Young Master Sun didn’t really seem like the type who could stay faithful to one person and get married—his current life was rich and varied, which seemed pretty good.

"Old Chen, tell me more about those bastards from the Xiang Family."

He prodded Old Chen to gossip.

In front of Qiao Xi, however, appeared an additional bowl of mushroom chicken soup, and with a slight turn of her head, she saw Huo Xingzhou’s handsome face.

His eyes were like seductive hooks, seemingly ready to capture her on the spot at any given moment, enough to make one’s cheeks flush and heart race.

He said, "Drink more, to nourish your body."

Qiao Xi held the bowl to hide her expression, sipping slowly.

...

In the afternoon.

The living room was filled with gifts, and Old Chen carefully placed them all in the trunk of the car.

Qiao Xi looked on puzzled; this style of gift-giving didn’t seem typical of the Huo Family.

Most of these gifts were expensive medicinal herbs for health, many items suitable for the elderly, and some jewelry. Altogether, they must be worth several million, which was quite generous.

She asked Huo Xingzhou, "Are we going to visit someone’s house?"

"The Li Family."

Huo Xingzhou spoke indifferently, "These things are from the Liu Family, and they asked me to pass them on. There’s also a very important item that needs to be personally handed over to Old Madam Li. Since I’ve arrived in Imperial Capital, naturally, I should pay a visit."

Qiao Xi looked at him, "Really?"

Actually, she didn’t really want to go to the Li Family and didn’t expect the Li Family to take much care of her in Imperial Capital.

Just don’t make a mess.

If the Xiang Family and the Lu Family wanted to give her trouble, why would they care about saving face for the Li Family?

Huo Xingzhou mysteriously affirmed, "Mhm."

"I don’t believe it. You don’t seem like the kind-hearted sort. If it’s something from the Liu Family that needs to be handed over to the Li Family, you could have just sent Old Chen. I always feel like you have other motives."

Her premonition was real.

Huo Xingzhou didn’t explain himself.

Instead, he nodded in praise, "Our Xixi is really getting to know me better."

A flicker of cool detachment passed through his eyes, "This trip to the Li Family is indeed optional. But just because you don’t care, doesn’t mean I don’t. It’s just being precautious; at times, minor characters can create a huge splash, better to issue a warning in advance."

Minor characters?

Qiao Xi didn’t think much of it.

"Shall we head out now?"

"Mhm."

Huo Xingzhou took her hand, fingers interlocked.

"Let’s go."

Old Chen had the car ready outside; the Huo Family’s Garden Villa was only about a kilometer away from the Li Family, but they decided to drive over due to the number of gifts.

"Young Master, Young Madam, please get in the car. We’ll be there in no time; we’ve already called ahead to the Li Family," said Old Chen.

Old Chen was subtly astute and deceptively wise.

He was very thorough in his work, and it was rare for him to make mistakes.

Qiao Xi and Huo Xingzhou exchanged a glance and got into the car.

Old Chen drove and they quickly arrived at the Li Family’s gate. The vast Li residence was attended only by some servants and two masters.

Old Madam Li and Li Nianqi were waiting at the entrance for their esteemed guests, giving full honors.

This time, there wasn’t a hint of impatience on Li Nianqi’s face.

Instead, there was a subtle sense of anticipation.

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