Chapter 432: I am a disciple of traditional Chinese medicine and I will never back down!

Six o'clock.

The Liu family members were waiting at the archway at the entrance to the east wing, which was a venue specially prepared for private banquets and was very stylish.

It looks like a high-end banquet hall transformed from the garden of ancient dignitaries.

They looked forward to it.

"Are you here?"

"How about we go out and greet them? Wouldn't it seem insincere to wait here?"

"Let's go out and take a look." Little cousin Liu Yi poked his head out to look, "I'll go with cousin Yun Ye!"

"Wow..." The cub in Yang Yuerong's arms stretched out his tender white arms and wanted to go too.

“Here I come!”

"People are coming!"

Liu Huimin leaned on the porch and shouted excitedly.

"The Huo family is here."

The five people from the second branch of the Huo family were all there, chatting and laughing as they walked. The father and son fell behind. Qiao Xi held Du Yu on her left arm and Huo Sijiao on her right arm, and the three women were having a great time.

Liu Huimin walked quickly in front of them in her high heels, her eyes fell on Qiao Xi and she said, "Come on, please come in. We finally have you... you all here."

Her eyes were eager, but Qiao Xi just nodded slightly. Liu Huimin felt a little disappointed, but she soon cheered up.

"We have invited the best chefs in Haicheng tonight. Even the chef from Jinling Hotel has been seconded here. I know Xixi loves his Buddha Jumps Over the Wall the most."

Liu Huimin introduced her enthusiastically. She was less impetuous now and she didn't speak in a pretentious manner anymore.

"Okay, thank you."

Qiao Xi said politely.

As they walked forward, they saw the entire Liu family, young and old, waiting at the door of the small banquet hall, their eyes full of eagerness.

Liu Zongquan pulled Huo Jiancheng and said in a friendly manner: "Jiancheng, we have to have a few drinks tonight."

Huo Jiancheng, who has accomplished nothing but relied on his son to get to the top, is overwhelmed by the favor!

"Sister Huo, you are so beautiful tonight! You are the second most beautiful girl I have ever seen!" The sweet-mouthed Liu Yi praised Huo Sijiao.

Huo Sijiao was overjoyed: "Who is the prettiest one?"

"Of course it's my cousin Qiao Xi!"

"You are a good talker. My sister-in-law is the most beautiful."

The eldest daughter-in-law Yang Yuerong held the cub and tempted Du Ya: "If Qiao Xi and Xing Zhou had a child, it would definitely be better looking than our Rong Bao!"

Relying on their large numbers, the Liu family adopted a tactic to defeat each member of the Huo family.

Several people sat down one after another.

Huo Xingzhou pulled Qiao Xi to sit on one side, and the seat to her right became empty. Xu Yunye, Old Lady Liu, and Liu Huimin all wanted to grab it.

In the end, Xu Yunye was not polite and sat down on the table, relying on his youth. Xu Xiuyuan pushed Liu Zongyun's wheelchair and sat inside.

"Everyone please take a seat. You're welcome."

Old Mrs. Liu glared at him fiercely, and finally invited everyone to take a seat.

A large round table made of small-leaf rosewood, just enough for two families to sit down.

The private banquet waiters began to serve the dishes, first giving each person a bowl of water chestnut warming soup and suckling pigeon soaked in Huadiao wine.

Then we started to eat Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, baked blue crab with Sichuan pepper, marinated conch and wild yellow croaker.

There were 14 people from the two families, and 35 perfectly cooked dishes were served.

The original chef of Fuchun Garden and the seconded chefs from various places work together seamlessly with clear priorities.

It’s a pity that among these fourteen people, one person is not lucky enough to enjoy this delicious food.

He was held in his mother's arms, drooling as he looked at the table full of dishes with eagerness.

In the end, I could only hold the bottle and suck hard.

The banquet was halfway over.

Old Lady Liu spoke first: "This time, Miss Qiao is going to the capital to participate in the competition. We in the Liu family can't help you much. I have contacted an old sister who will take care of you when the time comes."

"How about letting Yun Ye accompany you to the imperial capital this time?"

Xu Yunye?

Qiao Xi looked at Xu Yunye beside her. What was he going to do?

Xu Yunye said seriously: "I can drive you and carry your bags, and do all kinds of things for you. You are unfamiliar with the capital, and you will definitely be able to use me."

He is relying on her.

Qiao Xi wanted to refuse, but Huo Xingzhou's fingers pinched her palm.

She met the man's gaze and understood what he meant.

Huo Xingzhou also hopes that Xu Yunye will go with her.

Qiao Xi pursed her lips and said, "Okay then, please make special arrangements."

Xu Yunye breathed a sigh of relief and a smile appeared on his slightly delicate and handsome face.

Liu Huimin was a little anxious: "Then I..."

Old Lady Liu cut off her hopes with one sentence: "Stay at home."

How can she be inferior to Yun Ye!

Going with Qiao Xi can also help foster a mother-daughter relationship, and I can cook for her every day. There are some things that are more convenient for women.

Liu Huimin shut up in annoyance.

Huo Sijiao and Du Ya both smiled happily.

The meal ended at nearly nine o'clock.

The two families said goodbye and left. Liu Zongquan and Huo Jiancheng drank a little too much. Liu Zongyun sat in a wheelchair and fell behind.

He has been in a vegetative state for so many years that there is no chance of recovery for his legs. He will have to use a wheelchair for the rest of his life.

But being able to wake up is already a miracle.

He called out softly, "Qiao Xi."

Qiao Xi stopped and turned to look at him. Liu Zongyun took out a mahogany velvet box and put it in her hand.

Qiao Xi slowly opened it and found that it was still the same warm, smooth topaz, as delicate as goose cream.

This piece of topaz unexpectedly went around in circles and finally ended up in her hands.

Qiao Xi closed the box and heard Liu Zongyun's trembling voice.

"This is a little gift from me, and it should belong to you. I also hope it can bless you to win the first battle! I always feel guilty. If I had been more careful and not been tricked by Xu Guangyao 22 years ago, and had exposed his conspiracy on the spot, you wouldn't have suffered so many years."

He had clearly discovered Xu Guangyao's conspiracy!

But he was tricked into becoming a vegetable.

He had been unable to sleep or eat well since he woke up, especially after learning about Qiao Xi's experience in the countryside, he was in great pain.

After Xu Guangyao was sentenced, the energy in his heart was lost. During this period of time, the recuperation had no effect and he was still skinny.

He has a knot in his heart.

"I'm sorry, kid. Uncle should have woken up earlier..."

Qiao Xi pursed her lips tightly, her fingers gripping the wooden box, her joints were strained and bloodless, and she felt a sour taste in her heart.

Liu Zongyun said softly: "If it weren't for curing me, you wouldn't have to participate in this needle testing meeting."

Qiao Xi tightened her throat and said, "I would have participated even without you. They would have found other ways to force me to participate, because I am the disciple of the national doctor Cheng Han, and I will never back down!"

She took a deep breath, looked at the skinny Liu Zongyun and said, "I accept the gift. Second uncle, take care of yourself in the future. You were also a victim of what happened back then. Don't blame yourself."

After she finished speaking, she took Huo Xingzhou and quickly walked out of Fuchun Garden.

Second uncle?

Liu Zongyun stood there in a daze, his mind blank.