Chapter 14: Husband, I can’t walk

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.

"Mr. Huo, I'm going out first." She said to the man who was watching TV in the living room.

Huo Xingzhou asked casually, "Leaving out so early?"

"We need 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, picked up his phone and called Zhou Yu, "The secret meeting tonight will be moved to Shanhai Feast."

…

6pm.

The entrance of Shanhaiyan Hotel was full of cars. Dozens of students gathered together, and the monitor of the Chinese Medicine major was counting the number of people with a list.

"Qiao Xi hasn't come yet? I 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.

"She must have been in some rich man's bed and hadn't gotten out of bed yet." Someone in the school saw Qiao Xi getting into a luxury car with the old man.

"Ye Manman, you are her roommate, so you should know something." They asked curiously, "Is Qiao Xi really being kept by someone?"

The girl named Ye Manman, who was wearing delicate makeup and carrying a brand-name bag worth over 20,000 yuan, whispered, "Don't say that about Qiao Xi. She had her reasons for doing that. Her family was poor, and her grandmother was sick..."

"She really is with the old man, how disgusting! Manman, you are still speaking 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, "It's Chen Xu!"

A handsome young man in a white shirt got out of the car. He put one hand in his pocket and turned the car key with the other hand.

"Chen Xu, your car must be worth millions, right?"

After hearing this, Chen Xu smiled and said, "I still have several at home."

"Wow, that's a lot of money."

"Chen Xu, we are waiting for you to open the box. If you haven't arrived yet, please tell them the box number in the group." The squad leader reminded.

Chen Xu's uncle is the logistics manager of Shanhaiyan. He got a big private room by joining the team. Many of them have never had the opportunity to enter such a big hotel in their lives, and they all took out their mobile phones to take pictures.

"Everyone, follow me." Chen Xu's vanity was greatly satisfied. "Tonight our table costs 18,000 yuan. Eat and drink to your heart's content."

There was a cry of surprise from the crowd, and everyone complimented him enthusiastically.

Some people also whispered: "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 private room 201. The luxurious and tasteful decoration inside was so dazzling that even the fruit plates were the most abundant.

"You guys eat first, I'm going to go find my uncle."

After saying that, Chen Xu winked at Ye Manman, who followed him with her bag.

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 she'll 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 will definitely benefit from this. But... is it true that she is being kept?"

"Whether it's true or not, you'll know after you sleep with her." Ye Manman said contemptuously, "Is it her first time? Can't you tell?"

Chen Xu laughed, feeling 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 over under the dim and soft light, looking even more gorgeous and bright. Even her shadow was beautiful and lively.

Chen Xu's eyes flashed with infatuation, 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 meal."

Qiao Xi turned around and asked, "Didn't we say we should meet at 6:30?" She was not late.

"Our Qiao Xi is the most punctual, please hurry in." Chen Xu opened the door of the private room in a gentlemanly manner, "I have reserved a seat for you."

Qiao Xi was arranged to sit between Ye Manman and Chen Xu.

When the people inside saw her, they had different expressions.

The timid ones whispered, while the bold ones spoke directly: "Qiao Xi, this dress of yours is a new spring model this year. 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 it." Du Ya later bought her a lot more.

The man sneered and said, what elder? The old sponsor is also an elder due to 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, and chatting with friends, so they 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 quota 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. I can lend it to you first."

Ye Manman always pretends to be a good person in front of Qiao Xi. The relationship between the two of them seems to be pretty good.

"No, I can handle it." She ate the food quietly and took a sip of the 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 no weird stuff added. It tasted pretty good.

After just two drinks, her cheeks were hot 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 mouth curled up into a triumphant smile. She knew Qiao Xi had a keen sense of smell and was smart, so she would not use drugs as a means.

Qiao Xi staggered out, her legs so weak that she could only lean against the wall of the corridor to rest. The cell phone in her sweater pocket was buzzing.

When she saw the note "husband", she answered the phone slowly: "Hello, husband?"

The voice is soft, like a kitten that can be easily bullied.

The man on the other end of the phone gasped and there was laughter around him.

"How was your party?" Huo Xingzhou asked calmly.

"I...I want 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 reserved 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 the phone when he heard a man's voice coming from the other side.

"Qiao Xi, why are you here?"

Chen Xu's passionate voice came from behind, and he firmly pulled Qiao Xi's arm, "Go and rest, I've booked a room next door."

"No." Qiao Xi shook off his hand.

Chen Xu held her in his arms and said, "Be obedient. After tonight you will be my woman. You will have whatever you want."

"Chen Xu! This is against the law!"