Chapter 81: Enough of the weirdness.
That's enough.
That's it, it doesn't matter if Xia Yiqing doesn't come back.
It is said that things smell good from a distance but smell bad up close. Now that Xia Yiqing has gone to work, at least she still thinks of this sickly man from time to time.
If Xia Yi was confined at home by him all day, and could only watch him lying helplessly in bed, relying on a machine to breathe and cough up phlegm, she would inevitably feel resentment and contempt in her heart.
He didn't blame her.
When someone in the family is sick, even if relatives go to take care of them, they will inevitably despise them in the end because they are unable to do so. What's more, he and Xia Yiqing are not even husband and wife now.
Thinking about it this way, she might as well stay away from him and never get close to him again.
"Third Master," Luo Miao's voice was a little tentative. Without Qi Hanmu's permission, he didn't dare to move freely. His hand, only wearing medical gloves, was still holding the suction hose.
"So shall I continue?"
Qi Hanmu stared at the ceiling and did not answer immediately.
Even though there was a company computer not far away with various stock-related line charts popping up on it, he suddenly felt that normal life was far away from him.
He barely blinked in response, and the life-threatening hose was inserted into his throat again. While frantically sucking out the phlegm, it was also draining away the man's few remaining vitality.
This time he finally sucked out the phlegm. Qi Hanmu coughed twice, and his fingertips finally touched the silky strand under the pillow.
With his consciousness half blurred and half awake, Qi Hanmu's eyes curved silently.
In this case, Xia Yiqing, who will not despise him, will stay with him.
It’s a pity that it can’t speak.
But fortunately, it can still replace a part of her and accompany him.
That night.
Xia Yiqing returned to her apartment, changed into a black floor-length dress, and headed to the Chamber of Commerce. Luo Miao sent someone to drive her there.
Sitting in the back seat of the car, watching the light and shadows lingering outside, Xia Yiqing couldn't help but wonder why she and Qi Hanmu tried to ease their relationship this morning, but now their relationship seemed to be even more strained.
It wasn't that it was even more awkward, it was just that Qi Hanmu didn't seem to care at all whether she went out or not.
Xia Yiqing showed her intention to return to Yiyuan Garden, but Qi Hanmu asked Luo Miao to take her to the Chamber of Commerce and asked her to attend in the name of Mrs. Qi, under the pretext of safeguarding the common interests of the two families.
Luo Miao was different this time. She was like a sealed clam. She just smiled and didn't say anything. She didn't tell her anything about Qi Hanmu. If she asked, she would just say everything was fine.
“If everything is really fine, why didn’t he come out tonight, but asked me to attend in the name of Mrs. Qi?”
Perhaps because Xia Yiqing's question was too pointed, Luo Miao shut up and lowered his head. "Third Master has his own ideas. I hope Madam will understand."
To be honest, Luo Miao also found it strange.
The Third Master was clearly in good condition before tonight. He just slept for a few hours. Logically, he should have recovered his strength. Why not take this opportunity to attend the Chamber of Commerce with his wife?
But he couldn't guess what the Third Master was thinking. Luo Miao sighed lightly.
The wounds from the punishment are still hurting, and even if I apply the best ointment, the fear in my heart cannot be eliminated.
The Chamber of Commerce was held halfway up the mountain in Quanshanju. As Xia Yiqing followed Luo Miao up step by step, her face was calm, without a trace of surprise, but her heart was beating like a drum, thump, thump, thump.
This place is no more than half a kilometer away from the place where the mysterious man asked her out last time.
Whenever Mrs. Qi appears, no matter whether she is tall or short, fat or thin, she always attracts a lot of people's attention.
And when those people in the upper class saw Xia Yiqing standing in the same position as three years ago, wearing the emerald earrings that only the wife of the head of the Qi family had, they couldn't help but sigh in their hearts.
This woman is really capable. She was able to seduce the Third Master and make her his wife. He has been pampered for three years.
"Mrs. Qi, long time no see," a lady who had obviously done her hair and makeup and had a hint of charm in her eyes and eyebrows walked up to her with blinking eyes.
"Mrs. Qi is truly a natural beauty. Even without makeup and hair, she still looks stunning."
I don't know whether this person is ignorant or deliberately trying to step on others, but with just a few words, although the lady was still smiling, many people around her started whispering.
Could it be that the Third Master doesn't think much of this lady?
Otherwise, why wouldn't he even let a stylist do her hair and makeup, and let his wife attend such an occasion alone?
But they had to admit that even without dressing up, Xia Yiqing's bright facial features and casual and elegant temperament still made her stand out.
"Excuse me," Xia Yiqing only lightly drew eyeliner, unlike the noble lady in front of her, who even put on pink eyeshadow. She flicked her hair, and the light and shadow floated, and her hair floated in the waves like seaweed, attracting people's attention.
"Maybe it's because I'm naturally beautiful. Even without dressing up, I'm still better than some people who only talk big."
The smug smile on the lady's face turned a little embarrassed. Not far away, a middle-aged man in a suit frowned, tutted, walked over quickly, and pulled her back by the shoulder.
As the two men were pulling each other, the man was still scolding them, his voice was not small, "You really are asking for your life, you even dare to mess with the Third Master's wife!"
As soon as these words came out, the scene suddenly fell into silence, just like a desert without wind. Yellow sand stretched for thousands of miles, with fine grains of sand crawling on the ground, without any strength to get up. They just looked up at the blue sky calmly, forming a vast sea of sand in people's cameras.
Xia Yiqing didn't say anything, but just put her hands in front of her, tilted her head slightly, and exuded the aura of a superior who could not be challenged.
"It turns out to be Mr. Tan," Luo Miao's lips were curled up, and his eyes were calm. Although he was smiling, he already had some of Qi Hanmu's expression of being in danger without being angry. He looked very creepy.
"When will the Qi family be able to attend the Chamber of Commerce? Will this kind of people appear? Mr. Tan, leave your wife at home.
"But you brought a woman like this out to insult our wife. Isn't this unacceptable?"
In the eyes of everyone, the Third Master of the Qi family is never one to show up easily. The useful dog by his side, Luo Miao, is the true embodiment and synonym of the Third Master.
Being labeled with such a big hat, Mr. Tan's cheeks instantly turned red and then black, and finally turned into a liver color. Beads of sweat oozed from his forehead, and he looked like a first-generation rich man.
He seemed to be at a loss for words. He hesitated for a long time and only said one sentence, "Secretary Luo, this is none of my business. It was this woman who deceived me."
It seems that if you accuse someone, it will be easier to put the blame on them.
The moment he saw Luo Miao narrow her eyes, Mr. Sun's subsequent evasions became logical. "Secretary Luo, please have mercy on me. It was clearly this woman who was blind and offended Madam Qi. I just came over to pull her away. I was just blinded by greed..."
Being pushed aside like this, the woman with pink eyeshadow was not happy with it. She glared at Mr. Tan and used her long nails to push him away.
"I just told you, you are clearly not like that," the woman's voice was sharp, like nails scratching the rough surface of glass, making a teeth-grinding sound.
"You said I could test her at will. Anyway, I'm the most beautiful one there."
Seeing that the situation was about to escalate to the point where the two of them were biting each other, which was extremely ugly, Xia Yiqing, the apparent victim, opened her eyelids and glanced at the two of them lightly.
"If you two want to argue, why don't I take you back and argue with Mr. Tan's wife to get to the bottom of it."
Xia Yiqing raised her hand, and Luo Miao understood and shouted, "Why don't you quickly ask Mr. Tan and his female companion to leave?"
The dozens of black-clad bodyguards at the scene were no pushovers. They were well-trained and immediately intercepted many onlookers nearby.
Three or five people pulled the two men up from the ground by their shoulders, and while cursing at each other, they picked them up like chicks, threw them outside, and closed the door.
This set of movements was completed in one go and took no more than five minutes.
The focus of everyone's attention was Xia Yiqing, who was standing in the center of the banquet hall with her hands crossed in front of her. Her pure black eyes did not fluctuate at all, and her facial features on her small face, which was the size of a palm, were three-dimensional and lively.
However, after seeing Xia Yiqing's cold behavior just now, none of the men present dared to have any other thoughts about her.
The corners of their mouths unconsciously turned downwards, and there was a hint of fear in their eyes. This woman was far from being as simple as she looked. The more beautiful the rose was, even with the morning dew, it would still have more thorns on its branches, keeping people away from it.
After the crowd's commotion died down, Xia Yiqing gave a look and the host hurried onto the stage. She said the introduction, then slowly climbed up the stage, walked to the microphone, and stood still.
Her tight black fishtail skirt highlights her slim figure, and her neck and exposed arms are glowing white. The color difference between the two is huge and very eye-catching.
Continuing Qi Hanmu's usual style, Xia Yiqing's opening speech was concise and clear, and ended quickly, remaining firm and confident throughout.
In fact, on the stage, Xia Yiqing's eyes were constantly searching the crowd.
Logically speaking, Su Huanhuan would also attend this banquet.
Fortunately, the view was good from the stage, so Xia Yiqing found Su Huanhuan, who was wearing a Chanel-style dress, and a girl in a light blue dress next to her in the corner without much effort.
Even from a distance, it is not difficult to see that the girl has bright and elegant facial features and delicate eyebrows and eyes, just like a doll.
Somewhat familiar.
Xia Yiqing didn't know where this sense of familiarity came from and just thought it was a coincidence.
After finishing her speech, she took the opportunity to look for Su Huanhuan and finally met the beautiful woman.
"Hello, President Xia," the girl said gracefully and gently to Xia Yiqing, then extended her hand and asked her with a smile,
"I'm Ye Qingyan, can I shake your hand?"
Contrary to what one might imagine, Ye Qingyan's voice is not that of a soft and sweet girl, but rather that of a mature, royal sister.
It was quite rare to hear the address of "Mr. Xia" in this occasion. Xia Yiqing was dazed for a moment, then put on a standard smile. She stretched out her hand and shook hands with Ye Qingyan from a distance.
Su Huanhuan is the most chatty among the three, and naturally plays the role of the atmosphere group.
"Qingqing, you're finally here. This is my new friend, Ye Qingyan. She's an amazing guitar player and a beautiful singer with a sweet voice."
After Xia Yiqing nodded and praised her a few times, Su Huanhuan also vigorously promoted Xia Yiqing to Ye Qingyan.
At this moment, Xia Yiqing's cell phone in her inner pocket vibrated slightly.
For some reason, she felt that the sender was Qi Hanmu.
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