Chapter 337 She Wants to Shake a Tree with an Ant
the next day.
When Qiao Xi woke up, she felt a lump in her stomach, but she didn't think much about it.
She turned around and saw the man next to her still lying on the bed, his brows tightly closed and his breathing slow. He must have been tired recently, as there was a faint blue tint under his eyes.
Qiao Xi thought, no matter how powerful a man is, he can't be as hard as steel.
Work during the day and labor at night.
There will always be a time of collapse.
She got up quietly, washed herself, changed into a red dress with white dots, and went downstairs. She was as beautiful as a peach, and sometimes bright colors looked even better, delicate and beautiful.
As soon as she came downstairs she went into the kitchen.
Aunt Qian was making breakfast. When she saw her come in, she said, "Young Madam, why don't you take a rest for a while?"
Qiao Xi smiled like a delicate peach blossom, and her rosy red lips parted slightly. "I'm going to make some nourishing food for Xingzhou, and I'm also going to prepare some medicine for Young Master Zhou. I'll fry it on the small stove later. Aunt Qian, please keep an eye on it."
"Mr. Zhou is sick? What's wrong with him?"
Qiao Xi was a little embarrassed and leaned close to her ear and said, "You have insufficient kidney energy, and you feel short of breath and tired."
Aunt Qian laughed so hard she couldn't stop. "Too bad! These young people really don't know how to control themselves. Young Master Zhou is handsome and popular with girls, but I've heard he's always changing girlfriends. I don't know who's so capable this time."
She knew that Zhou Shao had a lot of miscellaneous things in his hands, and the small pills last time were brought by him.
As Qiao Xi took the ingredients, she said, "That must be someone who can control him."
She felt that Zhou Yu had special feelings for Shu Xue, at least he wasn't just playing around.
It's just that their relationship isn't yet at the point where he's willing to get married.
She asked Aunt Qian, "Aunt Qian, do you know why Mr. Zhou doesn't want to get married? He said he's a non-marriageist."
Aunt Qian shook her head. "I don't know the details, but I heard that Mr. Zhou had a first love. They were talking about getting married, but then they broke up for some reason."
"oh."
Qiao Xi didn't ask any more questions. She soaked the herbs and food ingredients in water and did a preliminary cleaning.
There was a sudden noise in the living room.
"sister in law!"
Huo Sijiao's familiar voice sounded, and soon she walked to the kitchen door, "Sister-in-law, are you busy? Mom and I came to see you and brought some snacks that you like."
Qiao Xi wiped her hands and hurried out.
"Mom, Jiaojiao. Why are you here so early? Have you had breakfast?"
Du Juan smiled and said, "I have eaten."
She waved at Qiao Xi: "Come here, kid, I have something to tell you."
"oh."
Qiao Xi walked to her side and was pulled by her to sit on the sofa in the living room.
Jiaojiao also sat down next to her, and the aunt and sister-in-law were very affectionate.
Du Juan was wearing a loose and casual floral dress. She looked at Qiao Xi seriously and said, "Child, I have to apologize to you."
Qiao Xi was a little panicked: "Why do you want to apologize to me?"
Du Juan's face was filled with apology. "Last time we attended Rongde's private auction, after you left, I happened to see Liu Huimin on the phone saying she wanted to cancel your registration for the needle trial meeting. That's when I learned she was behind this."
She felt very guilty. "I should have told you earlier. But Liu Huimin knelt down and begged me, saying she would give her three days to resolve the matter. I agreed. I apologize to you for my presumptuous decision."
Before three days were up, Qiao Xi found out about this.
Dujuan felt a little regretful when she thought about it. She shouldn't have been so soft-hearted.
"Qiao Xi, this should have been your own business. But I intervened out of consideration for our friendship. I've wronged you..."
Dujuan is very reasonable.
In fact, it couldn't be said that this matter was her fault, but she didn't want any complications in the family, and she was afraid that Qiao Xi would feel uncomfortable when she found out about it.
She might as well apologize sincerely.
She didn't think it was shameful for elders and younger generations to apologize.
After hearing this, Qiao Xi felt very warm and at ease.
"Mom, there's no need to apologize for this. You have your own plans, but I believe everything you do is for my sake. You won't do anything to hurt me, I trust you."
It was only after Qiao Xi married into the Huo family that she began to enjoy some mother-daughter love.
Du Juan had nothing to say about her and truly loved her as if she were her own daughter. Sometimes, she would give Huo Sijiao everything she didn't have.
Qiao Xi likes her mother-in-law Du Juan very much.
Upon hearing this, Du Juan held her hand and said, "I know you're considerate and always think of others. Next time something like this happens, I'll definitely tell you in advance and never let Liu Huimin fool me again."
"Um!"
After hearing this, Huo Sijiao couldn't help but say, "It's all the Liu family's fault, especially Liu Huimin. She spoiled Xu Xingluo to the point of lawlessness, allowing her to do whatever she wanted. She even wanted to plot against my sister-in-law. Don't even mention how much she regrets it now."
This is retribution.
It’s a pity that it was her sister-in-law who suffered.
"Sister-in-law, are you really going to participate in that Chinese Medicine Festival? I've heard from my mother that the consequences of losing are very serious. What if you really can't continue studying medicine? What should I do then?"
She could see that her sister-in-law was very fond of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, and was practicing it day and night.
But this Chinese medicine ceremony is unfair to her.
It's okay for others to lose, but if Cheng Han's apprentice loses, he'll have to pay a heavy price. Even she sensed the deep malice of the Imperial Capital Lu family towards her sister-in-law. Could this be a conspiracy?
Du Juan was also worried: "We can't think of any way to help you."
Qiao Xi held one of them in each hand and said, "Don't worry about me. If I don't participate in this competition, they will have other traps waiting for me. Besides, I can't run away from the battle, otherwise it will damage Grandpa Cheng's reputation. He is a doctor who heals the sick and saves people. As his apprentice, I can't be a coward."
"Grandpa Cheng long ago lamented how prosperous and vibrant Chinese medicine was before the North-South divide. But in the past twenty years, the field has seen no progress, with everyone focusing on their own interests and being controlled by the Lu family. I also want to see if my tiny power can change all this."
She knew she was an ant.
It's like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.
It's like an ant trying to shake a tree.
But the Lu family and the Xiang family forced her onto this path, and she had no choice but to move forward.
She has to move forward too!
The retreat is blocked.
Huo Sijiao raised her thumbs up, her eyes red: "Sister-in-law is really ambitious! I also want to be a person like you, just like shining."
Du Juan felt sad: "Since you have made up your mind, we as your family will be your solid backing!"
"Thank you, Mom. Thank you, Jiaojiao!"
Huo Sijiao squeezed in on the sofa and got closer to Qiao Xi.
"Sister-in-law, have you heard of the Baroque Restaurant? There are only three of them in the world, and one recently opened in Haicheng. It's incredibly famous. However, the prices are very high, so most people aren't allowed to dine there. But even the rich and famous ladies from high society often check in and take photos there."
Huo Sijiao felt itchy.
"Sister-in-law, are you interested in going with me?"
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