Chapter 14: Husband, I can’t walk anymore
Two days later.
Qiao Xi had already prepared some Chinese medicine for Huo Xingzhou.
She dressed up and put on a floral dress with a white coat on top, which made her look even more charming and beautiful.
"Mr. Huo, I'm going out first." She said to the man who was watching TV in the living room.
Huo Xingzhou asked casually, "Going out so early?"
"I have to go see grandma first." She was very happy when the doctor said that grandma's health had improved.
"oh."
Huo Xingzhou watched her leave with her skirt swaying happily, then picked up his phone and called Zhou Yu, "The secret meeting tonight will be rescheduled to Shanhai Feast."
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Six o'clock in the evening.
The entrance to the Shanhaiyan Hotel was packed with cars. Dozens of students gathered, and the Traditional Chinese Medicine class leader was counting the number of people with a list.
"Qiao Xi hasn't come yet? We haven't seen her for four or five months, from the winter vacation to the start of school. Do you think the rumor is true?" Several female classmates stood aside and whispered.
"I guess she's still in some rich man's bed." Someone in the school saw Qiao Xi getting into a luxury car with the old man.
"Ye Manman, you're her roommate, so you should know something." They asked curiously, "Is Qiao Xi really being kept?"
The girl named Ye Manman, wearing delicate makeup and carrying a designer bag worth over 20,000 yuan, whispered, "Don't talk about Qiao Xi like that. She had her reasons for doing that. Her family is poor, and her grandmother is sick..."
"She really is with the old man, how disgusting! Manman, you're still speaking up for her!"
"Our Manman is a beautiful, wealthy woman, kind-hearted and generous, unlike Qiao Xi. I heard that you are friends with the daughter of the Huo family..."
Ye Manman smiled somewhat unnaturally.
At this moment, a blue Porsche came speeding over and stopped in front of them, causing everyone to cheer, "Chen Xu is here!"
A handsome young man in a white shirt got out of the car. He put one hand in his pocket and spun the car keys around with the other.
"Chen Xu, your car is worth a million, right?"
After hearing this, Chen Xu smiled and said, "I have several more at home."
"Wow, you're really rich."
"Chen Xu, we are waiting for you to open the private room. If you haven't arrived yet, tell them the room number in the group." The squad leader reminded.
Chen Xu's uncle is the logistics manager of Shanhaiyan. He jumped the queue and got a large private room. Many of them would never have the chance to enter such a big hotel in their lives, so they took out their mobile phones to take pictures.
"Everyone, follow me." Chen Xu's vanity was greatly satisfied. "Tonight, we're charging 18,000 per table. Eat and drink to your heart's content."
The crowd exclaimed and kept complimenting him.
Some people also whispered sourly: "Qiao Xi is really lucky. I heard that Chen Xu is going to confess his love to her tonight."
The group followed the waiter's instructions and entered box 201. The luxurious and tasteful decoration inside was so dazzling that they were dazzled. Even the fruit plate was the most abundant.
"You guys eat first, I'll go find my uncle."
After saying that, Chen Xu winked at Ye Manman, who followed behind him, bag in hand.
In the dim corridor.
Chen Xu said with a cold face: "Are you sure Qiao Xi will come?"
Ye Manman leaned against the wall: "She said it would be here soon. I made preparations in advance. Don't forget the 100,000 yuan you promised to give me."
Chen Xu snorted coldly, "You'll definitely get some benefits after this is done. But... is it true that she's being kept?"
"Whether it's true or not, you'll know after you sleep with her." Ye Manman said contemptuously, "Can't you tell whether it's her first time or not?"
Chen Xu laughed, neither side was at a disadvantage.
"Look, she's here." Ye Manman raised her chin.
At the end of the corridor, a girl as bright as moonlight walked towards them under the dim and soft light, appearing even more gorgeous and bright. Even her shadow was beautiful and lively.
Chen Xu's eyes flashed with obsession, and he greeted her attentively: "Qiao Xi."
Ye Manman put on a harmless face, took Qiao Xi's hand and said affectionately: "Everyone is here, we've been waiting for you. If you don't come, Chen Xu won't start the banquet."
Qiao Xi turned around and asked, "Didn't we say we should meet at 6:30?" She was not late either.
"Our Qiao Xi is the most punctual. Come on in." Chen Xu opened the door of the box in a gentlemanly manner. "I've reserved a seat for you."
Qiao Xi was arranged to sit between Ye Manman and Chen Xu.
When the people inside saw her, their expressions varied.
The timid ones whispered, while the bold ones spoke directly: "Qiao Xi, this dress of yours is this year's spring new style. It must have cost a lot of money. Who bought it for you?"
Qiao Xi's voice was soft and slow: "The elders in my family bought them." Du Juan bought her a lot more later.
The man sneered and said, what elder? The old man who sponsors the money is also an elder at his age.
"Your country grandmother can afford to give..."
"Don't bother chatting, let's serve the food first." Chen Xu glared at them warningly, and those who wanted to gossip had to give up. After all, they couldn't offend Chen Xu.
After the dishes were served.
They were busy taking photos and posting them on WeChat Moments, bragging to their friends, and had no time to pay attention to Qiao Xi.
Ye Manman poured Qiao Xi a drink and said, "They are just jealous that you got the internship position at the city hospital."
"Thank you." Qiao Xi said while holding the cup.
"Your grandma is sick. Do you need money? I have some savings and I can lend it to you first."
Ye Manman always pretends to be a good person in front of Qiao Xi. They seem to have a good relationship.
"No, I can handle it." She ate her food quietly and took another sip of her drink. Ye Manman poured her a drink while trying to find a topic.
Qiao Xi didn't pay attention. The alcohol in the drink was very light and there was nothing added to it. It tasted pretty good.
After just two drinks, her cheeks were burning and her head was dizzy. Qiao Xi shook her head and said to Ye Manman, "I'm going to the bathroom."
"Okay, the bathroom is next door." Ye Manman's lips curled up into a triumphant smile. She knew Qiao Xi had a keen sense of smell and was smart, so she wouldn't resort to drugging.
Qiao Xi stumbled out, her legs so weak that she could only lean against the wall of the corridor to rest. The phone in her sweater pocket buzzed.
When she saw the note "husband", she slowly answered: "Hello, husband?"
The voice was soft, like a kitten that could be rubbed at will.
The man on the other end of the phone gasped for breath, and there was laughter around him.
"How was your party?" Huo Xingzhou asked calmly.
"I...I need to go home. I can't walk anymore." She rubbed her cheeks with her hands, her tongue twitching. Her whole body felt light and her words were not as restrained as usual.
She knew she was drunk and just wanted to leave, and her claim of going to the bathroom was a lie.
"Qiao Xi, are you drunk?"
"That drink... was very intoxicating." She tried to stay sober.
"Wait, I'll pick you up."
Qiao Xi nodded like a chick pecking at rice, squatting in the corner with her phone in her hand, looking pitiful and cute. Huo Xingzhou was about to hang up when he heard a man's voice from the other end.
"Qiao Xi, why are you here?"
Chen Xu's enthusiastic voice came from behind. He firmly pulled Qiao Xi's arm and said, "Go and rest. I have booked a room next door."
"No." Qiao Xi shook his hand away.
Chen Xu held her in his arms and said, "Be obedient. After tonight, you will be my woman. You can have whatever you want."
"Chen Xu! This is illegal!"
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