Chapter 445 She Misses Huo Xingzhou

The Bentley stopped outside the Li family's villa.

Old Chen opened the car door for Qiao Xi, and as soon as she got out of the car, she saw the elegant old lady walking out of the lobby. She looked very meticulous, not even a strand of hair was left out of her bun, but the look in her eyes was particularly kind.

"It's Qiao girl!"

Old Mrs. Li held Qiao Xi's hand and said, "You must have been exhausted on the journey. Come home and have some hot tea. Please come in with these two."

Qiao Xi nodded obediently and introduced the identities of Sun Weimeng and Lao Chen to Old Mrs. Li.

"Please come in. The kitchen has prepared some authentic imperial dishes. I don't know if you like them." Old Mrs. Li enthusiastically took Qiao Xi's hand and walked inside. She also instructed her granddaughter, "Nianqi, ask the kitchen to prepare the dishes."

"Got it, Grandma."

Li Nianqi felt even more sad when she saw Qiao Xi with her own eyes.

How come she is so beautiful? She stands out even in the imperial capital where there are so many beautiful women.

Not to mention that she is an apprentice of the national doctor, and she is also the daughter of the Liu family and the young lady of the Huo family.

She subconsciously touched her face, which could only be described as pretty. Because of this face, she often felt inferior in the circle of the rich and powerful, and could only maintain her ladylike manners to save some of her temperament.

Old Mrs. Li introduced her to Qiao Xi with a smile: "That's my granddaughter, she accompanies an old lady like me in the imperial capital. She doesn't have any special skills, and nothing she learns is remarkable, but she is obedient and sensible. No one else is at home, only us grandchildren. You can stay here, it will add some popularity to the family."

After hearing this comment, Li Nianqi walked faster.

Qiao Xi and Sun Shao looked at each other without making any comments.

She was pulled by the old lady into the big villa, which was decorated in a very luxurious Chinese style. The chairs and cabinets were all made of precious wood, which looked very noble.

The dining table is very large, the tableware has been neatly placed on it, and there are gorgeous flowers used as flower arrangements and decorations.

It seems that the Li family is very particular and pays attention to ceremony and etiquette.

"Come, sit next to me. As soon as I saw you, I felt that we were destined to be together, and I liked you in my heart." Old Madam Li really liked Qiao Xi, who was well-behaved and pretty. She had always heard the old lady of the Liu family praising Qiao Xi on the phone.

She had a preconceived idea and was very fond of him.

Qiao Xi complied with her wishes and sat beside her.

The servants served one carefully cooked dish after another, including grilled eye fish, three delicacies with deer antler, braised shark's fin, etc.

They are all hard dishes.

Several people have taken their seats, and Li Nianqi sat in the seat farthest from the old lady. She usually sits there because her grandmother said that everyone has a different seat at home and it cannot be changed at will. This is a rule.

But seeing Qiao Xi sitting next to her, being as affectionate as if she were a grandparent, Li Nianqi's eyes turned red with jealousy.

"Girl Qiao, try it and see if it suits your taste. I asked a famous chef from the Imperial Capital Hotel to prepare these dishes, and they taste pretty good."

"Thank you, Mrs. Li."

"Why call me old lady? Just call me grandma."

Qiao Xi smiled, picked up her chopsticks and ate a few bites of food. The flavor of the imperial capital is indeed very different from that of Haicheng, but both are delicious.

At the table, Old Madam Li kept talking about the past.

During the most turbulent period, she was exiled to the countryside of Haicheng because of her class background.

It was the Liu family who helped her and gave her a way to survive. In the end, she returned to the imperial capital and accompanied her husband to revive the family.

She always remembered the Liu family's kindness in her heart.

He liked Qiao Xi more and more, especially when he found that she did not have those bad habits of arrogance and debauchery, and that her speech and personality were pleasing, he wanted to adopt her as his granddaughter on the spot.

"I've asked the servants to clean up the room. You can treat this place as your own home and stay as long as you want."

Qiao Xi listened to her words, smiled and said, "Grandma Li, we are bothering you here, and I always feel that..."

Madam Li said quickly, "Don't feel embarrassed. It's my duty to take care of you."

Mrs. Li took over the Liu family's jewelry branch at the cost of her reputation for the development of her family. She felt bad about it and wanted to take better care of Qiao Xi.

She hasn't told her family about this yet, as she feels embarrassed to bring it up.

"grandmother."

Li Nianqi held the chopsticks in her pale hands and couldn't help but say something sour, "She is the wife of Mr. Huo, and the only daughter of the Liu family of this generation. Why does she have to live under someone else's roof? Don't the Huo family have any property in the imperial capital?"

"Nianqi."

Grandma Li called her a warning, her face looking a little grim.

Li Nianqi put down her chopsticks, stood up and said with a humiliated look: "I'm sorry, grandma. I'll go and kneel in the small ancestral hall now."

She left in a hurry, and the atmosphere in the restaurant became a little cold.

Qiao Xi put down her bowl and chopsticks.

She had originally wanted to say "Sorry to bother you tonight" and let Lao Chen clean up the villa in two days.

But I didn't expect that Li Nianqi misunderstood my meaning.

In that case, there was no need for her to stay at the Li family for one or two nights.

It's time to go tonight!

Qiao Xi handed Madam Li an opportunity: "My husband will be in the capital next week, and it will be inconvenient for him to stay at your house. Besides, the Huo family's garden villa is also in this wealthy area."

Madam Li nodded helplessly, "Then I won't force you to stay. You must remember to come and see me often in the future. I can't let down my old sister's trust. You can come to me if you encounter any difficulties. I'm sorry for making you laugh tonight. I'll let Nianqi apologize to you another day."

"No need to apologize, I don't care."

She is just an unrelated person. Besides, the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is naturally deeper than that between a stranger like her. Why should we make things difficult for the old lady?

Qiao Xi exchanged a few pleasantries with her and then said it was getting late and she had to leave to pack up at the villa.

Mrs. Li was too embarrassed to keep her, so she had to let her go.

Qiao Xi and the other two walked out of Li's house and got into the car.

Old Chen comforted her, "Young Madam, don't worry. Young Master has already told me to make preparations. The villa has been cleaned and a maid and a cook have been hired. We can rest as soon as we enter."

Sun Weimeng couldn't help but praise him: "Huo Xingzhou is so considerate. I thought we would be busy until late today. Didn't you see how sullen Li Nianqi's face was? She obviously doesn't welcome outsiders like us. She really thinks she is a dish."

Sun Weimeng was a little angry.

A little girl was still making a face.

Qiao Xi spoke to comfort him, "Young Master Sun, don't be angry. Even if we stay at the Li family, we won't be able to stay there for long."

"I feel sorry for you! The Li family took over a jewelry branch and they are still showing off, as if we took advantage of them! Next time I meet that Li Nianqi, I will scold her severely."

Qiao Xi laughed softly.

The car turned a corner and arrived at a small villa garden that was very neat and tidy. The lights were on inside, the door of the villa was open on both sides, and a servant came out to greet us when he heard the noise.

"Welcome home, Madam. My name is Xiaoyuan."

Qiao Xi entered the house and found that most of the furnishings here were similar to the small villa in Haicheng, just like she was really back home.

"Are you tired, Madam? I have prepared the bath water for you, please go take a bath first."

"good."

Qiao Xi couldn't refuse the kindness, so she let Sun Weimeng and Lao Chen do as they pleased and followed the maid to the second floor.

"Madam, this is the master bedroom. Clothes and daily necessities for the season are prepared inside. Please let me know if you need anything."

Qiao Xi nodded, "Thank you for your help."

Xiaoyuan cleaned up for her, and when she saw nothing else to do, she closed the door and left. Qiao Xi looked around, picked up her pajamas and cell phone, and went into the bathroom.

She undressed and soaked in the tub, letting out a sigh of relief.

She leaned on the edge of the bathtub. The hot water in the bathtub was emitting steam, and small water droplets were condensed on the walls around her.

In the dead of night.

Missing Huo Xingzhou!

Her eyes fell on the mobile phone on the alcove shelf.