Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 473: He’s Watching Her

Chapter 473: Chapter 473: He’s Watching Her

Li Nianqi inspected her dress carefully and took out a small mirror to scrutinize her makeup.

Her makeup skills were still far from perfect, and she needed to find a teacher to learn properly.

Old Madam Li turned to look at Li Nianqi and asked, "Nianqi, what are you doing?"

"Nothing much."

Li Nianqi hid the little makeup mirror in the palm of her hand, a well-behaved and appropriate smile spreading across her face.

Old Madam Li warned, "This time, you must not lose your manners in front of the guests."

"I know, Grandmother." She pursed her lips, which were tinted with lipstick, and asked, "I heard Mr. Huo from Haicheng will also visit our house, is that true?"

Li Nianqi’s heart rate became erratic.

An errant encounter had sealed her fate forever.

He had appeared with a commanding presence, as if a deity descended to earth.

Li Nianqi tossed and turned in bed all night, his image dominating her thoughts.

If only this man were in love with her—how wonderful that would be. She had completely fallen for him.

"He is bringing something on behalf of the Liu Family. It’s quite embarrassing; we promised to take good care of Qiao Xi, but last night almost saw a disaster unfold."

Old Madam Li felt guilty towards the Liu Family, but she couldn’t bear to give back the valuable jewelry branch to them.

Their Li Family was in decline, and the younger generation lacked competence.

They probably still needed the jewelry branch to uphold their family’s facade.

"It’s not about taking advantage," muttered Li Nianqi, "we didn’t expect her to provoke both the Xiang Family and the Lu Family so directly. Lu Yan is a little tyrant; who could possibly withstand a direct confrontation with him? Yet, she just had to be so troublesome."

"If it weren’t for Mr. Huo, Qiao Xi would have been hit and killed by Lu Yan."

Old Madam Li turned her head to look at her, "That Mr. Huo is no ordinary person. Today, the stock price of Xiang Group plummeted, evaporating billions in market value. Xiang Hai was so angry he ended up in the hospital—all of Mr. Huo’s doing. Be sure not to offend him later."

On hearing this, Li Nianqi’s heart surged with excitement.

He did all that?

Indeed, he was a man to her liking—truly outstanding.

If she could marry Huo Xingzhou, wouldn’t the Li Family quickly return to its former glory? Then those haughty ladies of high society couldn’t mock her for her average looks and ordinary family background anymore.

Li Nianqi was filled with delusional infatuation.

"The car has arrived."

Old Madam Li went out to greet it.

The familiar Rolls-Royce stopped right in front of the Li family’s front door, and Old Chen, while retrieving gifts from the trunk, said, "Still prefer driving this car, that Bentley really doesn’t handle well."

Qiao Xi held Huo Xingzhou’s hand with a smile, and as she turned her head, she saw Old Madam Li approaching cordially.

"Grandma Li."

Qiao Xi greeted her sweetly.

"My dear child," the old lady affectionately took her hand, her gaze falling on Huo Xingzhou, "So this is your husband, isn’t he?"

"Yes, his name is Huo Xingzhou."

Old Madam Li nodded with approval, "Good children, come inside and have a seat."

The name Huo Xingzhou had become a thundering presence in the Imperial Capital overnight.

Of course, Old Madam Li was aware, and with a cheerful expression she said, "I had the servants prepare afternoon tea, though I’m not sure what you like to eat."

Qiao Xi and Huo Xingzhou exchanged glances, their eyes interlocking with sweetness as they walked hand in hand into the house.

Li Nianqi stood at the entrance hall, gazing dreamily at Huo Xingzhou for a good while before she ran into the villa, hands cupping her flushed cheeks to cool down.

"This way, please. Qiao Xi, come sit next to me."

"You’re too kind, Grandma Li."

Qiao Xi sat next to the old lady, as she had suggested, while Huo Xingzhou sat on a separate sofa.

The man adjusted his cuffs and said in a deep voice, "Old Chen, put down the things. Old Madam Li, these gifts are from the Liu Family, sent as presents for you; I’m just the messenger."

"This... is too kind."

Old Madam Li indeed felt somewhat embarrassed; she felt she hadn’t been fair to the Liu Family.

So many gifts, plus a jewelry store branch.

Huo Xingzhou’s lips curved into a faint smile as he took out a key and placed it on the coffee table, "This is the key to the safe of the Liu Family’s jewelry store branch in the Imperial Capital. With this key, one can access the accounts from over the years and some precious resources and fully grasp the management of the jewelry store branch."

Old Madam Li’s gaze fell on that gleaming small key, her heart not entirely at peace.

Despite feeling guilty, she had no choice but to accept it with a thick skin.

"Thank you for making the special trip," Old Madam Li said, extending her withered hand to take the key.

Huo Xingzhou’s eyes and brows were lightly indifferent.

At that moment,

Li Nianqi walked gracefully into the living room with a tray, poured a cup of flower tea for Qiao Xi and the old lady, then circled around to Huo Xingzhou’s side, instinctively moving closer to him.

As she bent to pour tea for Huo Xingzhou, her dark and glossy hair cascaded down, wafting a faint scent of perfume.

She had applied fragrance to her long hair, a pleasant and enticing aroma.

Li Nianqi had delicate features, but that shiny black hair was something many could not match.

She knew her strengths.

"Please enjoy your tea," Li Nianqi said as she placed the tray on the coffee table, holding the teacup in both hands as she looked towards Huo Xingzhou.

A budding spring warmth danced in those fairly delicate eyes.

She had used up all the gentleness she had cultivated in her nineteen years of life, presenting her best self in front of Huo Xingzhou.

But Huo Xingzhou didn’t take the tea from her hand and didn’t even acknowledge her.

Li Nianqi persisted, "Would Mr. Huo prefer some warm water or a beverage? I can get it for you."

"There’s no need to bother."

Li Nianqi spoke softly, "You’re a guest, how could it be any trouble. We can’t let others say the Li Family lacks hospitality, can we? I’ll cut some fruit for you."

Li Nianqi quickly ran into the kitchen, took out the freshest fruit, arranged a fruit platter, and brought it out.

Then placed it in front of Huo Xingzhou.

"Mr. Huo, these are organic fruits freshly delivered from the farm, free of any harmful residues."

Li Nianqi tried hard to restrain her fondness, but whenever she met Huo Xingzhou’s long, indifferent eyes, she couldn’t help her heart racing.

He was looking at her!

Could it be that he also noticed her?

A person like Huo Xingzhou could not be concerned with appearances alone, could he?

In an instant, many thoughts flashed through Li Nianqi’s mind.

She bit her lip and chose the seat closest to Huo Xingzhou to sit down.

Li Nianqi’s heart pounded in her chest, her lips tightly sealed to not reveal a fraction of her emotions.

Yet, her eyes couldn’t help but sneak peeks at Huo Xingzhou, carefully observing his appearance.

With distinct and flawlessly crafted features.

A suit wrapped around his tight, youthful body; those arms must be strong, it must feel wonderful to be embraced by him.

And the bobbing Adam’s apple.

Li Nianqi absentmindedly sipped her tea, spellbound.

Even the faint scent of cold woody aroma filling the air felt like being enveloped by his presence.

Huo Xingzhou gave her a look, one that was icy and tinged with disdain.

Startled, Li Nianqi spilled the scalding tea onto the back of her hand.

Her skin instantly turned red.

"Ah!"

She let out a cry of pain, and the teacup crashed to the ground.

With a clatter, the shards scattered.

Qiao Xi and Old Madam Li both turned their heads to stare at Li Nianqi.