Chapter 775 Engagement Banquet
A few days later.
The Xie family's engagement banquet was held at the Xie Mansion.
Invitations were sent everywhere, and the marriage between the Huo and Xie families was finally known throughout the imperial capital. This showed that the Xie and Huo families shared honor and disgrace, and were completely on the same side.
Some were shocked, some were sad, and some were angry.
Most people are indifferent and just want to watch the fun and enjoy the wedding.
The entire grounds of Xie Mansion are open to the public. In addition to the main villa, there is also a large garden and a two-story villa with floor-to-ceiling glass.
The double-story glass villa is where the banquet hall is located. Looking out from inside, the garden and lawn are decorated in an extremely dreamy way.
The room was filled with balloons and gorgeous flowers flown in by air. Champagne and delicious food were placed on the long tables in the banquet hall. Well-dressed waiters walked back and forth with trays to entertain the guests.
As evening approached, night fell.
It started snowing outside.
The rustling sound of water fell into the huge glass house, adding a touch of cool romance.
"Boss Zhao from Yongqing Jewelry Store has arrived."
"Miss Feng Nanxi of the Feng family has arrived."
"Miss Pei Chun of the Pei family, and the second young master Pei Gandao!"
Guests arrived one after another, elegantly dressed and drinking happily.
It’s so lively!
Since the Xie family had sent out invitations, they had invited all the prestigious families. Regardless of whether they were friends or foes, this engagement party was to be widely publicized.
Even the Lu and Pei families sent out invitations.
The Zhong family was not left out either, and they sent one copy each to Zhong Lingxiao and Zhong Yi.
"President Lu is here!"
"Lu Yingxue!"
"Miss Lu is here!"
Ever since the Lu family father and daughter gave the interview, the current Chairman Lu has been tacitly accepted as Lu Yingxue. The media also introduced her in this way. She also represented the country in the exchange between Chinese and Western medicine, and she will shine even more brightly in the future.
Nowadays in the imperial capital, no one's reputation can match Lu Yingxue.
She is also a role model for many young people!
So when they heard she was coming, many people rushed over and surrounded her.
"Miss Lu, you are so beautiful today! It is our honor to see you here!"
"President Lu, when are you free to see my mother? I'll arrange a special car to pick her up. My mother hasn't been sleeping well lately."
"My grandfather is sick too."
"Ms. Lu, I read your speech at the China-West Exchange Forum. It was truly thought-provoking and resounding! I rarely admire anyone, but you're the first!"
Lu Yingxue was already one of the two beauties in the imperial capital, and now she is even more extraordinary!
He is simply a moral benchmark in the hearts of many people and is praised to the level of a god and an idol!
Hearing these chaotic compliments, Lu Yingxue raised a modest smile. She lifted her skirt and walked slowly towards them.
"Thank you all for your compliments, Yingxue is unworthy. I'm just an ordinary person, not as good as you say. If you need a consultation, you can contact me after the banquet and I will arrange it. If you want to meet friends, I welcome it too."
She showed up at the Xie family's engagement party just to make her presence felt.
By the way... find some opportunities to cause trouble for the Huo family. I heard that Qiao Xi is pregnant.
There are many taboos during pregnancy.
"Ms. Lu, please drink champagne."
"Want some fruit? This fresh-cut fruit is pretty good."
"Thank you, everyone."
Lu Yingxue was like the moon surrounded by stars, surrounded by a bunch of men and women who were paying them tribute.
It seemed as if she was the protagonist of this banquet.
Her vanity was greatly satisfied.
Guan Jingtan and Qiao Xi were no match for her.
Second floor.
Huo Sijiao leaned against the railing and said with a pout, "Sister-in-law, look how proud she is."
She wore a rouge-red, floor-length gown that was over a meter high, held up by two young girls. She wore heavy makeup, making her already gorgeous features even more stunning, and the strapless gown accentuated her beautiful figure.
Thin but not skinny.
She has always been very informative.
Any movement is full of charm.
Even Qiao Xi couldn't take her eyes off Huo Sijiao tonight.
Qiao Xi said softly, "She should be proud now. She's young and promising, and she's the best in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine. So many veterans aren't as famous as her. If she isn't proud, who will be?"
If she were in Lu Yingxue's position, it would be hard to guarantee that she would not lose her mind.
Feeling proud and triumphant.
"You won't be so proud for much longer." Huo Sijiao gritted her teeth and said, "Today is the twenty-ninth day of the lunar year, and tomorrow is New Year's Eve. When the ninth day of the lunar year comes, the Zhong family..."
"Shhh."
Qiao Xi gestured, "There are many people talking, and the more critical the moment, the more we can't make mistakes. You should be more careful with your words and don't let the news leak out."
Huo Sijiao covered her mouth and nodded: "I promise not to mention it in front of outsiders."
She looked at Qiao Xi's belly and whispered, "Sister-in-law, there are a lot of people here today. You should be careful when you are pregnant. Let Lao Chen or my brother follow you at all times so that you don't get bumped into. My two little babies are inside. You don't know how happy my mother has been these days."
Dujuan has already started making large purchases.
The house is filled with supplies for baby boys and girls.
He originally wanted to come to the imperial capital to see Qiao Xi and attend his daughter's engagement party, but was stopped by Huo Xingzhou.
Said it was not appropriate now and to attend the wedding banquet later.
She finally calmed down.
Qiao Xi gently touched her abdomen and said, "I will pay close attention."
She wore flat shoes and light makeup today. Perhaps because she was about to become a mother, she had a softer temperament.
Wearing a light pink long skirt, she looks gentle and elegant.
"Have you and Xie Xubai got your marriage certificate?"
"I plan to go tomorrow morning. The Civil Affairs Bureau still has to be open on New Year's Eve." Huo Sijiao's face flushed slightly. "Tomorrow... I might have to spend the New Year at the Xie family."
"good."
Qiao Xi's eyes were filled with smiles. She glanced at the room on the second floor and said, "Jiaojiao, your groom is here."
Huo Sijiao subconsciously looked back.
At the end of the corridor, under the bright lights.
A tall, graceful man walked over with long legs. He usually wore loose clothes, giving off a lazy and cool vibe. But today he was dressed extra formally, his smoky grey suit accentuating his perfect figure.
In the entire imperial capital, perhaps only Xie Xubai can make any clothes look relaxed and elegant.
This aura really touched Huo Sijiao's heart.
Her eyes were all on him, and she could hardly see Huo Xingzhou beside Xie Xubai.
"Ahem."
Qiao Xi coughed softly to remind him.
Huo Sijiao finally came to her senses and realized that there were many members of the Xie family behind Xie Xubai. Old Madam Xie, still strong and healthy, insisted on attending the social event and even said she wanted to host the banquet.
"Jiaojiao, you are so beautiful today."
The old lady took her hand and handed it to Xie Xubai.
Huo Sijiao wanted to break free, but was held tightly by the dry, warm big hand.
Xie Xubai's eyes looked at her with a burning intensity and focus that she had never seen before.
His voice was cold but with a hint of warmth: "Come downstairs, the guests are all here."
Huo Sijiao felt her ears burning. Why was the tone of voice so intimate?
She almost forgot that they had agreed to get married.
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