Chapter 371 Qiao Xi's stunning appearance
"Mr. Zhong, this is just normal etiquette. No one will misunderstand it."
Xiang Mingzhu still didn't give up and looked at him lovingly.
Zhong Yi ignored her and walked on as if he hadn't heard her. Wan Jiang, who was standing beside her, was trying to suppress his laughter, his shoulders shrugging.
He took his anger out on Mingzhu and asked, "Assistant Wan, what's wrong with you?"
Wan Jiang was almost hurt from holding back his anger, but he pretended to be calm and said, "Miss Xiang, I do have a problem. You don't have to worry about me. Master Zhong is leaving."
Xiang Mingzhu stomped her feet and quickly followed in her high heels.
She caught up with Zhong Yi and moved closer to him.
The two entered the banquet hall. Their unfamiliar faces from the imperial capital didn't attract much attention. Only a few with keen senses could tell that their identities were unusual.
Especially Xiang Mingzhu's face became famous at the needle testing conference.
Xiang Mingzhu felt as if they were all laughing at her, whispering and talking behind her back. Those curious, inquisitive eyes fell on her, stinging her like bees, making her feel extremely uncomfortable.
It’s all Qiao Xi’s fault. She won the competition by unfair means!
If Shen Xuanzhi hadn't helped her, she would have definitely lost!
She also felt a little regretful that she shouldn't have let Li Songwen take action. In a fair fight, she might not lose!
Her eyes wandered through the crowd, watching the waiters coming and going. Suddenly, her gaze fixed on Ye Zhimeng, and an idea came to her mind. Since this idiot hadn't left the country yet, she might as well use her again.
Before Xiang Mingzhu could put her idea into practice, the lights around the banquet hall suddenly dimmed.
There was some silence in the crowd.
The light at the spiral staircase suddenly lit up, attracting everyone's attention.
The white light enveloped the young woman at the stairwell, like a faint filter. She wore a long, dark green dress that trailed down the back, accentuating her fair skin. Her waist was contoured, revealing her impressive figure.
A standard oval face with superior lines.
Those clear almond-shaped eyes were full of generosity and confidence. She had completely completed her self-transformation, and her temperament had changed dramatically in just a few months.
She put one hand on the handrail and walked slowly in her silver high heels, which sparkled with tiny lights.
There was a low gasp from the crowd, and even the woman's eyes flashed with surprise.
I heard that she married into the Huo family for good fortune, cured Huo Xingzhou's legs, and helped him reach his current heights!
I heard that she is a disciple of the traditional Chinese medicine doctor Cheng Han, and cured a patient who had been lying in a vegetative state for more than 20 years!
I heard that she was just a country girl.
But now, she doesn't look like a country girl at all. Her temperament is clearly comparable to that of a rich and powerful daughter.
"Is Madam Huo a model of a phoenix that soars to the sky?"
"If you have the ability to cure Huo Xingzhou, you can also soar to the sky! But who could have predicted that we would have to act according to the mood of a country girl in the future? The world is unpredictable! We will have to curry favor with her in the future."
Xiang Mingzhu clenched his fists tightly and watched Qiao Xi walk down the stairs step by step.
She said with a hint of bitterness, "No matter how she dresses up, she still can't change her humble origins. The world will always remember her as a country girl, no matter how outstanding she is!"
Zhong Yi, who was standing beside her, had a gloomy look in his eyes and said in a cold tone, "Mingzhu, do you care about my background? After all, I'm an illegitimate child. According to you, even if I become the heir to the Zhong family, I can't change my humble background."
Xiang Mingzhu was startled by his tone and quickly said, "No. How can she compare to you! Master Zhong, I didn't mean that. Please don't misunderstand me. In my heart, I have always...admired you."
She carefully observed Zhong Yi's expression, afraid of saying something wrong and making him unhappy.
The Zhong family is a behemoth that no one in the imperial capital dares to offend easily.
Zhong Yi smiled lightly and did not answer.
Xiang Mingzhu was nervous, afraid of making him unhappy.
As they spoke, Qiao Xi had already taken Huo Xingzhou's arm. This perfect match greeted several respected elders before walking up to them.
Huo Xingzhou was wearing a black Armani couture suit that perfectly outlined his excellent figure. He had a cold and reserved temperament, and only when he lowered his head to listen to Qiao Xi's words did he restrain himself.
At this moment, his calm eyes swept over Zhong Yi and he said concisely, "Welcome."
The corners of Zhongyi's eyes turned up, revealing a hint of beauty.
He opened his mouth and said, "Since Mr. Huo gave me the invitation, there is no reason for me not to come! It is my honor to attend your... wife's birthday party."
As he spoke, he glanced at Qiao Xi.
It was very distant and unfamiliar, with a hint of socializing.
"Thank you, Mr. Zhong, for your presence." Qiao Xi nodded and said politely.
She looked at Xiang Mingzhu, who was dressed up carefully beside Zhong Yi, and said, "Miss Xiang, I didn't expect you to come to my birthday party. I thought you never wanted to see me again."
This is a very sarcastic remark.
Qiao Xi is not so harmless either.
Xiang Mingzhu was provoked by her and said with a calm expression, "I am here as Mr. Zhong's female companion. Qiao Xi, please don't flatter yourself."
"So that's how it is. Are Miss Xiang and Master Zhong very close? If I remember correctly, the Zhong and Lu families have an engagement."
When Qiao Xi said this, the corners of Huo Xingzhou's mouth curled up slightly.
Zhong Yi said, "You misunderstood. Miss Xiang and I are just ordinary friends."
Qiao Xi said with a bit of aggression: "So Miss Xiang is just being sentimental."
"you……"
Xiang Mingzhu's cheeks flushed with anger, but she still had to consider Zhong Yi's instructions.
Don't expose your relationship in front of outsiders. What relationship? She was furious. Until now, she hadn't even held the hand of the one she liked!
"Mrs. Huo may not be very capable, but she's quite good at talking. It's a shame the needle-testing competition isn't about fighting. The finals are in the imperial capital, so I doubt you'll be lucky enough to win a second time!"
Qiao Xi's voice was cold and her delicate makeup made her face look even more radiant and gorgeous.
"Ms. Xiang, do you want to make another bet? What are you going to bet on this time?" If it weren't for the cooperation between Zhong Yi and Huo Xingzhou, she would have asked the security guards to kick Xiang Mingzhu out!
Lest she cause trouble!
"Mingzhu." Zhong Yi called out a warning, lowering his voice and saying, "The future mistress of the Zhong family must be generous and tolerant, and presentable."
Xiang Mingzhu suppressed her anger, forced a smile and said, "Mr. Zhong, I'm going to the bathroom first!"
If you can't win by scolding, just run away.
Zhong Yi retracted his gaze, looked at Qiao Xi and Huo Xingzhou and smiled: "Excuse me, you two, you have never been very tactful towards your family."
He was actually belittling Xiang Mingzhu!
Qiao Xi frowned slightly and stared at Zhong Yi's wrist again and again. He still had a watch on his right wrist, covering a piece of skin.
If you take off his watch, can you see a scar?
Qiao Xi's thoughts drifted away. Seeing his face that looked like an old friend, she couldn't help but think more.
But then Huo Xingzhou's cold voice rang out: "I have a question I'd like to ask Master Zhong for confirmation. Why did you transfer money to Shen Xuanzhi's account?"
Upon hearing this, Qiao Xi suddenly looked up at Zhong Yi in surprise.
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