Chapter 762 Meeting the Parents
Qiao Xi was confused.
Aren't these two the only two places where the family dinner takes place? Does Huo Xingzhou have another family outside?
Normally, all my close friends and relatives are in Haicheng, so what kind of family dinner will be held in the capital?
"You'll know when you get there."
"You're keeping me in suspense again."
Qiao Xi muttered something and watched Lao Chen turn the car and drive towards the Imperial Capital Hotel.
Half an hour later.
The car stopped downstairs of the majestic and luxurious hotel. As soon as Huo Xingzhou and Qiao Xi appeared, the doorman respectfully led them inside.
Old Chen even gave them the car keys for parking.
"Mr. Huo, Madam Huo!"
In the main lobby of the hotel, the hotel manager greeted everyone warmly.
"Please take the elevator this way. The private rooms on the top floor have been reserved. The chefs on duty in the kitchen today were specially invited back. We have chefs from all major cuisines, including a master chef who specializes in Haicheng cuisine. Please feel free to ask for anything you need."
So polite?
Qiao Xi glanced at Huo Xingzhou out of the corner of his eye.
Is this the treatment for a family dinner?
"good."
Huo Xingzhou looked very imposing outside, with no emotion on his face.
Qiao Xi took his hand and walked into the elevator.
The hotel manager carefully leaned on the elevator door, waited for them to enter the elevator, and then pressed the security check for the floor.
"Mr. Huo, do you and your wife have any dietary restrictions? I'll tell you now."
"No, it's just that my wife has been eating lighter lately. Don't prepare greasy soups for her. If there are any sour or spicy foods that don't hurt her stomach, you can serve them to her. Use less raw and cold foods, and try not to use alcohol in the dishes, and use less synthetic sauces."
Huo Xingzhou explained every word very clearly.
He also mentioned some of Qiao Xi's usual preferences.
The manager also listened carefully and directly opened his mobile phone to type in the memo, ready to explain it to the kitchen word for word.
This is a distinguished guest!
There can be no slackness.
Otherwise, their boss's lifelong happiness may be affected.
"Boss Huo, is there anything else you need to explain?"
"there is none left."
"OK."
The manager put away his phone and watched the elevator door open. He placed his hand on the door and carefully let Huo Xingzhou and Qiao Xi out.
"This way, please. We've reserved the best private room. Everyone else has arrived, and they said they'll wait for you two to arrive before taking your order."
"good."
Qiao Xi followed Huo Xingzhou through corridors one by one, and her curiosity reached its peak!
What kind of family dinner is this!
So luxurious and grand!
She had heard of this grand hotel before, but she had never been there. She had never expected the top floor to be several times more luxurious than the ground floor.
But the ornaments and decorations are very stylish and do not appear vulgar.
There is a touch of nobility in the elegance, and taste in the nobility.
This style is a bit like...
Before Qiao Xi could think of anything, her thoughts were interrupted by the hotel manager.
"You two, this is it."
The box had a very classical feel and a faint familiar fragrance.
It's sandalwood!
Thank you Xubai!
"Mr. Xie, our distinguished guest has arrived."
Sure enough, I heard the manager push the door, walk around a hollow display case and say this to the people inside.
Qiao Xi looked around and saw a group of people sitting around a large carved round table. Beyond that were some green plants and valuable antique ornaments, as well as a large floor-to-ceiling window.
You can see the prosperous imperial capital!
The whole view is amazing.
A family dinner with the Xie family?
Her eyes fell on the dining table.
The old lady of the Xie family, Xie Xubai's mother and father, and a young man who looks somewhat similar to Xie Xubai, who is a male star who is quite popular in the entertainment industry recently.
Xie Xubai's younger brother, Xie Jingchu.
And... Huo Sijiao, with an unnatural expression and flushed cheeks.
Qiao Xi's gaze fell on Xie Xubai, who stood up and greeted them, and she suddenly realized.
This is what a family dinner is like!
What Shen Xuanzhi said was true, the two of them really were a couple.
And it has even reached the point where the parents of both sides have a simple meal together.
"Mr. Huo, please take a seat."
"Doctor Qiao, come and sit next to me! Let's talk. I'm happy to see you." Old Madam Xie was cheerful and interesting. She warmly invited Qiao Xi to sit next to her.
It's hard to refuse such a kind invitation.
Qiao Xi sat next to the old lady.
Directly opposite was where Xie Xubai and Huo Sijiao sat.
As long as you look up, you can see Huo Sijiao's charming face and her unnaturally flickering eyes.
It turns out that the fearless little hot pepper of their Huo family also has shy moments.
Huo Xingzhou was arranged to sit next to Xie Xubai, so that the two could chat.
The waiter brought the menu.
The old lady quickly said, "Give some to Xiao Qiao."
"Madam, you are the elder, it's your turn to order."
"Hey, just order whatever you like. I've eaten at this hotel many times. Xu Bai recently had the kitchen develop some innovative dishes. You should try them. As the host, I should have treated you to a meal a long time ago."
It turned out that this was the Xie family’s hotel.
Yes, his family runs a hotel.
"Then I will respectfully obey your command."
Qiao Xi took the menu and ordered a few Haicheng dishes, and also ordered some soft dishes to take the old man's teeth into consideration.
Then he handed the menu to Madam Wanling beside him.
From Dr. Qiao to Xiao Qiao, Qiao Xi could already hear the Xie family's satisfaction and eagerness for this marriage.
Huo Sijiao's shy posture also shows that she does have feelings for Xie Xubai.
Qiao Xi suddenly felt relieved.
The old lady of the Xie family held Qiao Xi's hand and said, "I like every one of the girls in your Huo family. They all have clear eyes, are well-mannered and lovable. If I could look at them every day, I might live to be two hundred years old!"
That's an exaggeration!
Qiao Xi looked at Huo Sijiao's blushing cheeks and agreed with a smile: "You are really good at joking. You are praising her to the sky! If you like Jiaojiao, you can ask her to accompany you more."
The old lady said, "I'm not exaggerating! Xu Bai and Mr. Huo are good friends. The two families should interact more often in the future. When you are in the imperial capital, treat the Xie family as your own home."
This gathering was the first contact between the two families.
The marriage proposal was not proposed abruptly.
Qiao Xi also knew her identity. She was just Huo Sijiao's sister-in-law.
I am not qualified to decide her marriage for her.
In the future, if we discuss marriage further, we might have to invite Du Juan and Huo Jiancheng to the imperial capital.
The two sides still have many details to discuss.
The old lady of the Xie family also understood what she meant, and she just said it was a gathering among friends.
This is also the reputation of taking care of girls.
The kitchen serves food very quickly and seems to be ready at any time.
One dish after another of delicious delicacies were placed on the round table. The second son of the Xie family, who was the only one who was relaxed, turned the table and decided to help his brother.
Xie Jingchu passed a dish of steamed grouper to Huo Sijiao and said casually, "Sister-in-law, my brother said you like this. Try it and see if our chef makes it well. If you like it, ask him to make it every day at home."
One sentence!
It pierced through the veil of ambiguity between the two parties.
What a friends gathering!
Today will be his brother’s engagement party!
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