Chapter 432 I am a disciple of traditional Chinese medicine and I will never back down!
Six o'clock sharp.
The Liu family members were waiting at the archway at the entrance of the east wing. This was a place specially prepared for private banquets and was very elegant and sophisticated.
It looks like a high-end banquet hall transformed from the garden of ancient dignitaries.
They are looking forward to it.
"Are you here?"
"How about we go out and greet them? Wouldn't it seem insincere to wait here?"
"Let's go out and take a look." Little cousin Liu Yi poked his head out to watch, "Cousin Yun Ye and I will go together!"
"Wow..." The cub held in Yang Yuerong's arms stretched out its tender white arms and wanted to go too.
“Here I come!”
“People are coming!”
Liu Huimin leaned on the porch and shouted excitedly.
"The Huo family is here."
The five members of the Huo family's second branch were all present, chatting and laughing as they walked. The father and son lagged behind. Qiao Xi held Du Juan on her left arm, and Huo Sijiao on her right. The three women were enjoying themselves.
Liu Huimin walked quickly in front of them in her high heels, her eyes landing on Qiao Xi. She said, "Come in, please. We've finally got you... you all here."
Her eyes were eager, but Qiao Xi only nodded slightly in response. Liu Huimin felt a little disappointed, but she quickly cheered up.
"The chefs we invited tonight are all the best in Haicheng. Even the head chef from Jinling Hotel has been seconded here. I know Xixi loves his Buddha Jumps Over the Wall the most."
Liu Huimin introduced enthusiastically. She was less impetuous and spoke without any airs.
"Okay, thank you."
Qiao Xi said politely.
As they walked forward, they saw the entire Liu family, young and old, waiting at the door of the small banquet hall, their eyes full of eagerness.
Liu Zongquan pulled Huo Jiancheng and said in a friendly manner: "Jiancheng, we have to have a few drinks tonight."
Huo Jiancheng, who had accomplished nothing but relied on his son to get to the top, was flattered!
"Sister Huo, you are so beautiful tonight! You are the second most beautiful girl I have ever seen!" The sweet-mouthed Liu Yi praised Huo Sijiao.
Huo Sijiao was overjoyed: "Who is the most beautiful one?"
"Of course it's my cousin Qiao Xi!"
"You are a good talker, my sister-in-law is the most beautiful."
The eldest daughter-in-law, Yang Yuerong, held the cub to seduce Du Juan: "If Qiao Xi and Xing Zhou had a child, it would definitely be more beautiful than our Rong Bao!"
The Liu family relied on their large numbers and adopted a tactic of defeating the Huo family one by one.
Several people sat down one after another.
Huo Xingzhou pulled Qiao Xi to sit to one side, and the seat on her right became empty. Xu Yunye, Old Lady Liu, and Liu Huimin all wanted to grab it.
In the end, Xu Yunye was the one who didn't hesitate and sat down, relying on his youth. Xu Xiuyuan pushed Liu Zongyun's wheelchair and sat on the inside.
"Everyone please take a seat. You're welcome."
Old Mrs. Liu glared at him fiercely and finally invited everyone to take a seat.
A large round table made of small-leaf red sandalwood can barely accommodate two families.
The waiters at the private banquet began to serve the dishes, first giving each person a bowl of water chestnut warming soup and pigeon soaked in Huadiao wine.
Then they started to serve Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, baked blue crab with Sichuan peppercorns, conch with sauce and wild yellow croaker.
There were 14 people from both families, and 35 perfectly cooked dishes were served.
The original chef of Fuchun Garden and the seconded chefs from various places work together seamlessly with clear priorities.
It’s a pity that among these fourteen people, one person is not lucky enough to enjoy this delicious food.
He was held in his mother's arms, saliva dripping, looking at the table full of dishes with longing.
In the end, I could only hold the bottle and suck hard.
The banquet was halfway over.
Old Madam Liu spoke first: "This time, Miss Qiao is going to the imperial capital to compete, and our Liu family can't do much to help. I've contacted an old sister who will be able to take care of you when the time comes."
"Is it okay for Yun Ye to accompany you to the imperial capital this time?"
Xu Yunye?
Qiao Xi looked at Xu Yunye beside her. What was he going to do?
Xu Yunye said seriously, "I can drive you, carry your bags, and do all the hard work for you. You're unfamiliar with the capital, so you'll definitely be able to use me."
He was going to rely on her.
Qiao Xi wanted to refuse, but Huo Xingzhou's fingers scratched her palm.
She met the man's gaze and understood what he meant.
Huo Xingzhou also hopes that Xu Yunye will go with her.
Qiao Xi pursed her lips and said, "Okay, please make special arrangements."
Xu Yunye breathed a sigh of relief, and a smile appeared on his slightly delicate and elegant face.
Liu Huimin was a little anxious: "Then I..."
Old Lady Liu's words cut off her hope: "Stay home."
How can she be inferior to Yun Ye!
Going with Qiao Xi can also help cultivate the mother-daughter relationship, and cook for her every day. Some things are obviously more convenient for women.
Liu Huimin shut up angrily.
Huo Sijiao and Du Juan both laughed with glee.
The meal ended at almost nine o'clock.
The two families said goodbye and left. Liu Zongquan and Huo Jiancheng had drunk a little too much. Liu Zongyun, sitting in a wheelchair, fell behind.
He has been in a vegetative state for so many years that there is no possibility of recovery for his legs, and he will have to be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life.
But being able to wake up is already a miracle.
He called out softly, "Qiao Xi."
Qiao Xi stopped and turned to look at him. Liu Zongyun took out a mahogany velvet box and placed it in her hand.
Qiao Xi slowly opened it and found that it was still the same warm and smooth topaz, as delicate as amanita muscaria.
This piece of topaz went around in circles and finally ended up in her hands.
Qiao Xi closed the box and heard Liu Zongyun's trembling voice.
"This is a small gift from me, and it should belong to you. I also hope it can bless you with victory! I always feel guilty. If I had been more careful and not been plotted by Xu Guangyao twenty-two years ago, and had exposed his conspiracy on the spot, you wouldn't have suffered so many years."
He had clearly discovered Xu Guangyao's conspiracy!
But he was tricked into becoming a vegetable.
He had been unable to sleep or eat since he woke up, especially after learning about Qiao Xi's experience in the countryside, which made him extremely distressed.
After Xu Guangyao was sentenced, the energy in his heart was gone. The recuperation during this period had no effect and he was still skinny.
He has a knot in his heart.
"I'm sorry, kid. Uncle should have woken up earlier..."
Qiao Xi pursed her lips tightly, her fingers gripping the wooden box, her joints tense and bloodless, her heart aching.
Liu Zongyun said softly, "If it weren't for curing me, there's no need for you to participate in this needle testing conference."
Qiao Xi tightened her throat and said, "Even without you, I would still participate. They would also find other ways to force me to participate. Because I am the apprentice of the national doctor Cheng Han, I will never back down!"
She took a deep breath, looked at the skinny Liu Zongyun and said, "I accept the gift. Second Uncle, take care of yourself in the future. You were also a victim in what happened back then, so there's no need to blame yourself."
After she finished speaking, she pulled Huo Xingzhou and quickly walked out of Fuchun Garden.
Second uncle?
Liu Zongyun stood there in a daze, his mind blank.
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