Chapter 570 I Can’t Hide My Love
In the living room.
The maid served the tea carefully.
"Master Zhongyi, please have some tea." She placed the teacup in front of him, then walked over to Lu Yingxue and Qiao Xi and said, "Miss Lu, have some tea. Miss Qiao, this is your tea."
"Thanks."
Qiao Xi took the tea and said softly.
When she arrived today, the servant told her to wait in the living room. They said Mr. Huang and Mrs. Zhong had important matters to discuss, and they would come downstairs to find her after they were done.
While Qiao Xi was waiting, she met Zhong Shao who came downstairs for breakfast and Lu Yingxue who came to visit.
She didn't understand why the two of them insisted on sitting in the living room.
So the three of them stared at each other.
She and Lu Yingxue had fallen out a long time ago, but now there was another person, Zhong Yi, who was cooperating with Huo Xingzhou.
The relationship is complicated.
Qiao Xi had a cold expression and just nodded as a greeting.
She held the teacup in both hands, concealed her thoughts, slowly drank the hot tea, and quietly waited for Huang Bingyi to come downstairs.
Lu Yingxue sat next to Zhong Yi, blinking her curly eyelashes as her eyes wandered over Zhong Yi and Qiao Xi, her thoughts deep.
She pursed her red lips and smiled, saying, "I haven't officially congratulated Miss Qiao on becoming Mr. Huang's apprentice. As a Chinese medicine practitioner, who wouldn't yearn for the art of acupuncture? I never expected that Mr. Huang, who has never accepted a disciple in his life, would actually catch his eye. How amazing!"
"Thank you for the compliment."
Qiao Xi said lightly, with a polite but not friendly smile on her face.
"Ms. Qiao, have you heard about my engagement with Yi? As members of the Chinese Medicine Association, you and I must come to our engagement party."
When Qiao Xi heard the name "Ayi", she was distracted.
She subconsciously glanced at Zhong Yi, but suddenly met his gaze.
That look was so familiar.
She almost forgot the fact that Ayi had died a long time ago.
She calmed herself down and said, "If the boat isn't busy, we'll go."
She didn't agree directly, but turned around to see what Huo Xingzhou meant. If he had other plans, he wouldn't have joined in the fun.
"Other people are dominated by their wives, but Miss Qiao is strictly controlled by Mr. Huo. You can't tell at all that you got married for good luck. I hope my relationship with Yi can be as good as this. When the time comes, I will personally send someone to deliver the invitation to your door, you must come."
Lu Yingxue spoke in a frank and generous tone, with some timely smiles and shyness.
It looks very friendly and gives people a feeling of being bathed in spring breeze.
"Ms. Qiao, do you think Yi and I are a good match?"
Lu Yingxue's words were just tentative attempts. She didn't dare reveal even a hint of her thoughts in front of Zhong Yi, for fear that this clever man would guess her plan.
"A good match."
Qiao Xi said perfunctorily, "You are a talented man and a beautiful woman, a match made in heaven. I wish you a long and happy marriage."
She didn't know that Lu Yingxue was such a good person at livening up the atmosphere. She never let the atmosphere get dull and tried hard to find topics to talk about.
Is he trying to show off in front of the Zhong family?
Qiao Xi felt a little impatient and didn't want to accompany her in acting out this harmonious drama.
Lu Yingxue stole a glance at Zhong Yi's expression.
Those eyes darted back and forth, trying to find something unusual.
Qiao Xi seemed to be not familiar with Zhong Yi at all.
Even unfamiliar.
Doesn't seem like an old acquaintance.
Is that unrequited love?
Just keep observing. If Zhong Yi really likes her, he will show it.
Because you can't hide your love for someone.
Lu Yingxue curled her lips and said, "Thank you very much, Miss Qiao, for your kind words. Actually, our wedding wasn't originally scheduled for this early date, as it was Grandpa who wanted to add to the family. We, as the younger generation, should also be understanding. Miss Qiao has been married for quite some time, so why haven't you gotten pregnant?"
Qiao Xi frowned slightly. Lu Yingxue's words really made her feel uncomfortable.
Her expression grew even colder as she spoke, "Miss Lu seems quite interested in my personal affairs, and we don't have much of a relationship. You don't have to rush to show your gentle and approachable side in front of Master Zhong."
Her words completely disrespected Lu Yingxue.
Lu Yingxue's expression froze.
"It seems that Miss Qiao has many misunderstandings about me. I am Xiang Mingzhu's cousin, and it is normal for you to vent your anger on me." Lu Yingxue gave herself a way out.
Qiao Xi ignored her and sat upright waiting for Mr. Huang.
Lu Yingxue was indeed a little embarrassed. She didn't expect Qiao Xi to be so ruthless.
Aren’t you afraid of being embarrassed at every turn when you join the Chinese Medicine Association?
"Tea."
Zhong Yi handed the teacup to her, giving her some face.
"Thank you, Yi."
Lu Yingxue held the teacup in both hands and spoke softly.
She covered her lips with her hand and took a sip, then looked at Zhong Yi with a smile in her eyes.
"You're welcome."
Zhong Yi had a calm expression, and no other meaning could be seen on that delicate and handsome face.
There were footsteps on the stairs.
A few people looked back and found that Mr. Huang and Old Master Zhong appeared together.
Mr. Huang's face looked very grumpy, but the old man was in a good mood.
"Old Master."
"Hello, Mr. Huang."
"Hello, teacher."
The three younger generations all stood up and greeted them.
"Everyone, please sit down."
The old man of the Zhong family sat on the single sofa, pulled up the smooth sleeves of his silk brocade, and spoke to Mr. Huang.
"You said you would teach Yingxue the acupuncture technique you used for me. You can't go back on your word. This doesn't count as taking me as a disciple, it's just a filial act from the younger generation to the elder. Just give me some guidance."
The old man looked calm and composed, and seemed to be in good health.
Lu Yingxue's eyes sparkled with surprise, and she quickly said, "Thank you, Mr. Huang, for your generous guidance. It's my honor to learn this little trick of the Golden Needle Technique."
Mr. Huang's face was gloomy. "Then we're even. Regardless of whether she can complete her studies or not, I won't be coming to the capital next year."
This is the condition of the exchange.
He owed Old Master Zhong a favor and promised to come to the imperial capital every year to take care of his health for a month.
The old man of the Zhong family asked him to teach this set of health-preserving acupuncture to Lu Yingxue, completely repaying the favor.
"OK."
Old Master Zhong smiled and said, "Miss Lu, you must study hard."
"Yes, thank you for fighting for this opportunity for me, old man. I have longed to learn the art of acupuncture for a long time, and I will definitely study hard."
"No, this is an opportunity that Zhong Yi fought for for you. He was the one who came up with the idea, so you should thank him."
Lu Yingxue's eyes flashed with surprise. She turned her head to look at Zhong Yi and said gently, "It turns out that Ayi has done so much for me. I misunderstood that Ayi didn't like me before."
Zhong Yi smiled faintly, the smile not reaching his eyes.
Old Master Zhong took in their interaction, with an inexplicable smile on his face.
His shrewd and intimidating eyes slowly fell on Qiao Xi and he spoke.
"Qiao Xi, you've been taught by Cheng Han. Now you've also taken Huang Bingyi as your teacher. You must be a natural genius. Zhong Yi was once severely injured, and his foundation is weak. Could you please take a look at him?"
His tone was firm, carrying an order that could not be refused.
The person in charge of the Zhong family has always had the final say in the imperial capital and has rarely experienced the feeling of being rejected.
After he finished speaking, everyone present turned to look at Qiao Xi's reaction.
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