Chapter 944 Who is prettier, Qiao Xi or me?

How lively is it?

Naturally, Pei Zheng went too.

Sun Weimeng looked at Qiao Xi and said, "Then you have to dress up well and steal their limelight."

"That's not necessary. They are not worth my concern." From what Huo Xingzhou said, Qiao Xi felt that something big might happen tonight.

The Li family invited many people, so if the Pei family came, it would not attract attention.

But at this juncture, it's too sensitive.

The old shareholders of the Pei family want to sell their shares, and I heard that Pei Zheng must settle the accounts within three days.

This is a game!

Will Pei Zheng take the risk of smuggling within three days?

Or did he decide to take a more circuitous and safer route?

If you want to bring down the Pei family, you have to catch them in the act!

…

It was approaching evening.

The Li family's old house was brightly lit.

The servants arranged the entire banquet hall in an orderly manner, placing all the champagne and delicacies. The Li family had not held a banquet for many years, so this one was quite hasty.

Old Madam Li was somewhat dissatisfied.

She didn't want to lose face in front of everyone, and she didn't agree with Li Chengyi inviting so many people to a party when he returned to China.

It's called a welcoming banquet, but what qualifications do the Li family have to host one?

But it was strange that all those wealthy families actually agreed. Although the old lady didn't know why, she instinctively sensed that something was wrong.

Li Cheng just said that the Li family has been doing well recently, so everyone is willing to give them face.

Old Mrs. Li had gray hair and walked slowly as she looked around the banquet hall.

There was no trace of joy on her face. She just pointed out the inappropriate parts of the banquet arrangement and asked the servants to correct them.

"Where's Nianqi?"

"The lady is dressing upstairs."

Old Mrs. Li closed her eyes and said angrily, "Tell her not to come to the party tonight."

"But... Mr. said there are many young talents tonight and he wanted to pick a good one for Miss. So he told Miss to dress up nicely and even hired a famous makeup artist."

When Mrs. Li heard this, she became even more angry.

"Will the Huo family have any guests coming tonight?"

"Yes, I have received the letter."

Mrs. Li struggled for a long time before she said, "I will not be present tonight, but if anything happens in the front hall, please report to me immediately. Especially about Nianqi's matter, did you hear it?"

She knew what kind of person Li Nianqi was.

She was completely disappointed when she sent her abroad, but she never expected that her son would bring her back.

And she is required to attend such an important occasion!

Aren’t you afraid that she will be embarrassed?

The imperial capital was filled with turbulent water, and the Li family's high-profile banquet at this time was like adding fuel to a raging fire.

Old Madam Li complained about her son's flamboyant behavior, but she couldn't stop him. She could foresee that the Li family would not gain any advantage in the imperial capital, but she was too old to change the situation, so she could only let her son do whatever he wanted.

That’s it.

Out of sight, out of mind.

Old Mrs. Li walked upstairs step by step with her crutches. Tonight's banquet had nothing to do with her.

As she was walking to the corridor on the second floor, she saw Li Nianqi walking out in a gorgeous outfit, surrounded by servants.

She was dressed very charmingly and looked a little different from before she went abroad.

Her facial features are more delicate, and her eyebrows and eyes are actually a bit like Qiao Xi.

"grandmother."

Li Nianqi called out respectfully, as if the conflict between the grandfather and grandson had never existed. Her mind was also much more focused, and her eyes were more calculating.

Old Mrs. Li felt upset when she saw this.

"You are still young, don't go for plastic surgery. You will suffer when you are older."

"Grandma, everyone has the right to pursue beauty. I'm not born pretty enough, can't I work hard to become more beautiful? Grandma, don't you think I look much prettier now? Dad agrees and says I can find a better husband."

"You are looking for a husband. If a man is obsessed with beauty, he is not a good match for you." Old Mrs. Li was admonishing her, but Li Nianqi didn't listen.

"Don't bother, Grandma."

Li Nianqi grew wilder while abroad, and resented the fact that Old Lady Li favored Qiao Xi. With the support of her biological father, she became much bolder.

Seeing her so arrogant, Old Mrs. Li was disappointed.

Half of her body is buried in the ground, forget it!

The old lady walked past her with a stern face and entered the room.

Li Nianqi felt that she had the upper hand, and a disdainful smile appeared on her lips. The old woman only knew how to control her. Now that she was older, her father had the final say in the family.

"Go and guard the door. If Mr. Huo arrives, come and tell me."

Li Nianqi is a very stubborn person.

She is still thinking about Huo Xingzhou.

Even though she has been abroad for so long, she has never forgotten it. Otherwise, she would not have had plastic surgery like Qiao Xi. The doctor she found is not bad, and her face looks more natural and not stiff.

…

Night falls.

The Li family's banquet hall was also bustling. Many guests arrived early, and the Pei family arrived even earlier.

Pei Zheng and Li Chengxiang had a very pleasant conversation.

That Mr. Zhao also came with his female companion, who was Xia Sisi.

Xia Sisi's eyes seemed to have lost their light, and there was only a polite smile on her face, like a delicate mannequin. Zhao Qin held those photos of her and asked her to do whatever he wanted.

But deep down, she didn't want to accept her fate so quickly.

She must get useful information from Zhao Qin, and tonight might be a good opportunity.

Zhao Qin patted her waist and said, "Stay here obediently. I have something else to do. I'll come to see you later..."

Pei Zheng and Li Cheng were discussing silk business, so how could they do without him mediating?

Zhao Qin considers himself a very important character.

Xia Sisi curled the corners of her mouth and said "ok" obediently.

After Zhao Qin left, she noted the direction he left. Then she observed the surrounding layout, and then went to the second floor while no one was paying attention to her. She held a bottle of champagne in her hand, thinking about the reason why she was caught.

They want to discuss serious matters, so they should be in the study.

Xia Sisi pretended to admire the paintings in the gallery, moving leisurely, but in fact she was concentrating very hard, trying to identify their direction from the subtle sounds.

"Hello!"

A female voice sounded, startling Xia Sisi.

"What are you doing here? Didn't the servant tell you that the front is not open to guests? That's my father's study. What's wrong with you?" Li Nianqi said while staring at Xia Sisi's pretty and innocent face in her high heels, "Whose family are you from?"

She had never met Xia Sisi before and felt that she looked very unfamiliar.

"I..." Xia Sisi said quickly, "I'm an actor. Master Zhao brought me here. I saw the paintings hanging on the corridor and was fascinated. I'm so sorry. Are you Miss Li? It's said that Miss Li is beautiful and has a unique temperament. I see today that she is indeed as good as her reputation."

Li Nianqi calmed down after hearing her words.

She raised her chin with a bit of pride, looking down on the woman Zhao Qin brought with him, "Are you telling the truth? Am I really beautiful?"

"Of course! If you enter the entertainment industry, we will have nothing to do with you. The temperament cultivated by your family cannot be faked."

Li Nianqi smiled and asked, "Who do you think is prettier, me or Qiao Xi?"