Chapter 371 Qiao Xi's stunning appearance

"Mr. Zhong, this is just common courtesy. No one will misunderstand it."

Xiang Mingzhu still didn't give up and looked at him lovingly.

Zhong Yi ignored her and walked forward as if she hadn't heard him. Wan Jiang on the side was trying not to laugh, his shoulders shrugged.

Xiang Mingzhu said angrily: "Assistant Wan, what's wrong with you?"

Wan Jiang almost got internal injuries from holding back his anger, but he still 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, and the unfamiliar faces in the imperial capital did not attract much attention. Only some people with a keen sense of smell could see that the two people's identities were unusual.

Especially Xiang Mingzhu's face became famous at the needle testing conference.

Xiang Mingzhu felt that they seemed to be laughing at her and whispering about her behind her back. Those curious and inquiring eyes fell on her, stinging her like a bee, 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. She shouldn't have let Li Songwen take action. If they were to compete fairly, she might not lose!

She looked around the crowd, watching the waiters walking around. Suddenly her eyes fixed on Ye Zhimeng, and she had an idea. Since this idiot hasn't left the country yet, she might as well use her.

Before Xiang Mingzhu could put her idea into practice, the lights in the banquet hall suddenly dimmed.

There was some silence in the crowd.

The lights at the entrance of the spiral staircase suddenly lit up, attracting everyone's attention.

The white light enveloped the young woman at the staircase, as if she were covered by a light filter. She was wearing a dark green long dress with a long train, which made her skin look even whiter. Her waist was contoured, showing off her good 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 there was also a flash of surprise in the woman's eyes.

I heard that she married into the Huo family for joy, cured Huo Xingzhou's legs, and helped him reach his current height!

I heard that she was a disciple of 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 I see that she doesn't look like a country girl at all. Her temperament is clearly comparable to that of a daughter of a wealthy and powerful family.

"Can Madam Huo be considered a model of a woman who rises to prominence and becomes a phoenix?"

"If you have the ability to cure Huo Xingzhou, you can also soar to the sky! But who could have expected that we would have to act according to the mood of a country girl in the future? Things are 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 some 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 beside her had a gloomy look in her eyes and said in a cold tone: "Mingzhu, do you care about my background? After all, I am an illegitimate child. According to you, even if I become the heir of 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! Mr. Zhong, I don't mean that. Please don't misunderstand me. In my heart, I have always...admired you."

She carefully observed Zhong Yi's expression, fearing that she might say something wrong and upset him.

The Zhong family is a huge family that no one in the imperial capital dares to offend easily.

Zhong Yiqian smiled and didn't answer.

Xiang Mingzhu was nervous, afraid of making him unhappy.

While they were talking, Qiao Xi had already held Huo Xingzhou's hand. This perfect match made in heaven greeted several respected elders before walking up to them.

Huo Xingzhou was wearing a black Armani couture suit that perfectly outlined his perfect figure. He had a cold and reserved temperament, and only became more restrained when he lowered his head to listen to Qiao Xi's words.

At this moment, his calm eyes swept over Zhong Yi and he said concisely, "Welcome."

The corners of Zhong Yi's eyes curled up, revealing a hint of beauty.

He opened his mouth and said, "Since Mr. Huo has given me an invitation, there is no reason for me not to come! It is my honor to be able to attend your...wife's birthday party."

As he spoke, he glanced at Qiao Xi.

It felt very distant and unfamiliar, with a hint of socializing.

"Thank you, Mr. Zhong, for your esteemed visit." Qiao Xi nodded and said politely.

She looked at Xiang Mingzhu who was dressed up beside Zhong Yi and said, "Ms. Xiang, I didn't expect you to come to my birthday party. I thought you didn't want to see me anymore."

This is a person with a gun and a stick.

Qiao Xi is not so harmless either.

Xiang Mingzhu was provoked by her and said with a straight face, "I am here as Mr. Zhong's female companion. Qiao Xi, don't flatter yourself."

"So that's how it is. Are Miss Xiang and Master Zhong very close? If I remember correctly, the Zhong family and the Lu family 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: "It turns out that Miss Xiang was just being sentimental."

"you……"

Xiang Mingzhu was so angry that her cheeks turned red, but she still had to take Zhong Yi's instructions into consideration.

Don't expose your relationship to outsiders. What kind of relationship? She was so angry that she didn't even hold the hand of the man she loved until now!

"Mrs. Huo is not very capable, but she is very good at talking. It's a pity that the needle-testing competition is not about quarreling. The finals are in the imperial capital. I don't think you will be so lucky to win a second time!"

Qiao Xi's voice is cold and her delicate makeup makes her face look even more bright and beautiful.

"Ms. Xiang, do you want to make another bet? What do you plan to bet on this time?" If it weren't for the cooperation between Zhong Yi and Huo Xingzhou, she would have simply asked the security guards to drive Xiang Mingzhu out!

Lest she come to cause trouble!

"Mingzhu." Zhong Yi called out with a hidden warning, and then lowered her voice and said, "The future mistress of the Zhong family must be generous and tolerant, and be presentable."

Xiang Mingzhu suppressed her anger, forced a smile and said, "Master Zhong, I'm going to the bathroom first!"

He just ran away after being scolded.

Zhong Yi retracted his gaze, looked at Qiao Xi and Huo Xingzhou and smiled: "Excuse me, you two have never been very tactful towards your family members."

He was actually belittling Xiang Mingzhu!

Qiao Xi frowned slightly and stared at Zhong Yi's wrist again and again. His right wrist was still wearing a watch, covering a piece of skin.

If you take off his watch, can you see a scar?

Qiao Xi's thoughts were wandering far away. When she saw his face that looked like an old friend, she couldn't help but think more.

But Huo Xingzhou's cold voice rang out: "I have a question that I want to ask Master Zhong for confirmation. Why did you transfer money to Shen Xuanzhi's account?"

Upon hearing this, Qiao Xi suddenly raised her head and looked at Zhong Yi in surprise.