Chapter 91: The Beloved Little Cousin 8
Xu Huizhou was known for his outspoken personality and always spoke his mind at home. However, as a junior, it was inappropriate for him to speak to his elders in such a tone. As soon as he finished speaking, he heard his mother scold him.
"Hui Zhou, how can you speak to your elders like that? You're being disrespectful."
Xu Huizhou's mother is the current mistress of the Xu family. Liu Lian has always been gentle and peaceful, but when her face turned cold, Xu Huizhou was also frightened. He looked at his mother pleadingly, gestured with his hands to shut up, and promised not to speak anymore.
Liu Lian glared at her restless little son, then glanced at her third brother's wife whose smiles had frozen, but she didn't blame her son too much.
There are always conflicts between sisters-in-law. Among the sisters-in-law in the Xu family, she has a lot to talk about with her second sister-in-law who is open-minded, but her relationship with her third sister-in-law who has a strong personality is just a superficial one.
Of course, he would not blame his son too much for a third brother's wife whom he disliked.
She shook her head and continued to look at the girl to the side. The girl's eyes were as bright as autumn water, her skin was white and delicate, and her appearance as she sat upright was so obedient that it was endearing.
The pursuit of beauty is universal among people, especially Liu Lian, who is almost a grandmother. It is inevitable that she will like such a beautiful girl when she sees her.
With a smile on her face, she said softly, "Don't be afraid, Qiao Qiao. All the children in our family have already had birthday parties."
"If you don't believe me, you can ask your cousins. They've been doing it since they were little. This is also a tradition for our children."
Seeing the girl raise her eyebrows and look at her, her eyes showed even more affection: "Now that you are home, it's a good opportunity to meet some friends of similar age."
friend?
Nan Qiao's eyes lit up slightly.
Seeing this, Xu Huizhou quickly came over attentively and said, "Yes, Qiao Qiao, we all did this when we were little. On your birthday, there will be a lot of people coming. I will also bring some friends over. Then you can make more friends and go to school together..."
Xu Huizhou's words made the girl's eyes sparkle even brighter. It was undeniable that the word "friend" had a great appeal to the girl.
She stayed abroad for many years alone, was weak, and seldom went out. She was only taken care of by servants and nannies. She stayed alone in the house for most of the year without anyone to talk to.
Although she has become accustomed to loneliness, she still longs for company, which is why she likes her cousins so much.
Feeling like a friend.
very nice.
The girl was a little moved. She clenched her sleeves with her fingers and wanted to say something, but she still had some concerns in her heart.
She is an introvert and doesn't like to cause trouble to others.
"Qiao Qiao, don't think you're causing us any trouble." Xu Li saw the girl's concerns and said, "The Xu family hasn't held a large banquet in a while, so this is a good opportunity to communicate with others. It's also a good thing for our family, killing two birds with one stone."
This is true. The Xu family has not held any large-scale banquets in the two years since Mr. Xu passed away.
Without the banquet for communication, communication with other families has gradually decreased, so this banquet is also a good time to strengthen relationships.
Xu Li has a delicate and gentle personality. He is the first family member Nan Qiao has come into contact with. Nan Qiao is somewhat dependent on him, so when she heard him speak, she nodded as if she understood.
Noticing that the resistance in the girl's eyes gradually dissipated, Xu Congnan glanced at Xu Li, and his slight smile faded a little.
As the head of the family, Xu Tong saw that his niece had no objection, so he finally made the decision on the matter.
Wang Man's sanity had completely returned. Her face turned pale as she watched them coaxing the girl like the moon surrounded by stars, just to get her to agree to hold the banquet.
I suddenly felt a sense of absurdity in my heart.
This suddenly reminded her of how she had begged her grandparents for a long time in order to let her daughter hold a birthday party in the Xu family's old house, and finally the old man reluctantly agreed.
Such a gap made Wang Man, who had always been strong-willed, feel unwilling. After finishing her meal, she took her two children back to her room.
Returning to her own territory, she no longer wanted to hide her emotions and said bitterly:
"A little girl without parents, and they're actually rushing to throw her a birthday party? They don't even consider whether she deserves it or whether she's destined to enjoy it..."
Xu Mengran followed her in a daze, listening to her angry scolding. She sat on the sofa, pursed her lips, and said nothing.
Mom's words were really hard to hear. After she finished speaking, Xu Jie frowned and whispered, "Mom, you're going too far."
His voice was soft, but it was particularly loud in the silent room, and Wang Man's anger grew even stronger:
"That wild girl doesn't deserve it! How could a bitch like her, whose last name isn't Xu, have the right to hold a birthday party in the old house?"
Xu Jie frowned: "This matter was originally decided by my uncle and the others. Whether she is worthy or not has little to do with our family."
So he didn't understand why his mother vented her negative emotions on his cousin, nor did he understand why she was so angry. All of this was arranged by his eldest cousin.
Wang Man was heartbroken by her son's words. She knew, of course, that all these were arranged by the first wife, but the third wife had no money and power, and the whole family depended on the first wife, so she didn't dare to offend them easily.
But putting all these things aside for the moment, Wang Man looked at her son, lost in thought. A mother knows a son best, and she keenly sensed that her son seemed to have some affection for that cousin.
Thinking of the girl's appearance, Wang Man frowned, but she didn't care about being angry. This son was the foundation of her foothold in the Xu family, and she must not let him be won over by outsiders.
Tears soon welled up in her eyes, and she hugged her daughter and said bitterly, "If it weren't for that girl, your sister wouldn't be in such poor health now."
"Look at your sister. She's been afraid to run or jump these past few years, and she often catches colds and fevers. She's almost eating her medicine like it's her meal."
"I just can't stand it. She made my daughter so weak, and yet she's still being treated like a treasure by your uncles and cousins..."
Xu Mengran, who was hugged by her mother, had pale lips, droopy eyes and unclear expression, but her thin body made people feel distressed.
His mother's crying and his sister's illness made Xu Jie feel uncomfortable and awkward, and his feelings towards his cousin began to become complicated.
*
The Xu Group has numerous industries under its umbrella, covering entertainment, catering, clothing, medicine, technology, real estate and many other industries. It is the undisputed leading enterprise in Mingzhu City and the main support for the Xu family's economic survival.
The headquarters of Xu Group is located in the commercial center of Mingzhu City and has two adjacent high-rise buildings.
At this time, on the top floor of the tallest building, in the office of the president of Xu Group.
In the luxurious and spacious office, the man sat at his desk, flipping through the plan and finally signing his name.
rustling
The sound of signatures was particularly loud in the silent office. The gentle and harmless man leaned back in his chair, took off his glasses, and rubbed his tired brow. His features were exposed in the light, handsome and handsome.
bite.
The sound of private email rang out again.
The man paused slightly, his expression unclear in the dim light. His bony hands grasped the mouse and opened a private email.
“…: There is no blood relationship…”
“…: There is no blood relationship…”
Without any obstruction, his narrow eyes were slightly fixed, and his black jade-like pupils suddenly emitted an inexplicable light. The man with a gentle temperament also seemed a little dangerous at this moment.
*
There are less than five days left until Nan Qiao’s birthday. Time is running out, and the entire Xu family is extremely busy because of this birthday party.
The arrangement of the banquet, the selection of dishes, the writing of invitations, one by one, made this old house, which had been silent for two years, completely lively again.
And this wasn't just the Xu family's excitement. Three days before the girl's birthday, the Xu family's invitations had already been distributed. The long-awaited Xu family invitations also caused a great stir in the circle.
After all, after Mr. Xu passed away, the Xu family had not held a banquet in the Xu family old house for two years.
Those who received invitations were smug, happily snapping photos and posting them on their social media accounts. Those who didn't receive invitations put away their jealousy and carefully analyzed the purpose of the Xu family's banquet.
Is it to discuss a project?
Is it to get some information?
It’s for…
Everyone knew that this was a birthday party for Miss Xu, but few people thought it was just an ordinary birthday party.
But no matter how they speculated, with the distribution of invitations, the two words "Nan Qiao" had already appeared in the eyes of people in the circle in an unstoppable way.
Xu Huizhou had a bad temper, but his temper faded quickly. He soon forgave Wei Ke's offense and rescheduled a meeting with some friends.
They met at a club and booked a private room. The others arrived early, but Xu Huizhou was the last to arrive.
As soon as he entered, he saw the box filled with smoke. Several playboys were holding a young girl with a fresh face and bold clothes in their arms, with their hands already inside the girls' clothes.
Xu Huizhou frowned irritably, suppressing the urge to leave.
The playboys soon noticed him and knew that he was unhappy, so they hurriedly called the girl away and opened a new private room.
The Xu family has quite strict family education. Younger generations are not allowed to get involved in alcohol and sex while they are still minors. Therefore, compared with most of the young people in the circle, the private lives of the younger generations of the Xu family are relatively clean.
They leaned in closer and laughed awkwardly, "Brother Zhou hasn't come out for several days."
Wei Ke also took the opportunity to come over and said, "Brother Zhou, what have you been busy with these days? Why don't you come out to play? Are you still mad at me?"
He looked apologetic: "I was just too worried about Meng Ran, and forgot the rules for a moment. Brother Zhou, don't be angry, you can punish me however you want."
Xu Huizhou raised an eyebrow, glanced at him, and said nothing. After all, they were brothers who had played together for some years, so he wouldn't completely break up with him over such things.
He picked up the juice on the table, took a sip, and said lightly: "It's okay, just be more careful next time."
Seeing his expression soften, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief. Looking at him drinking juice without any appetite, they teased, "Brother Zhou should be the first person in the club to drink juice, right?"
The others laughed heartily upon hearing this. Xu Huizhou did not mind these jokes, but continued with a smile:
"Tsk, you kid are laughing at me. Wait a few months and I'll drink you to death."
In a few months, Xu Huizhou will be an adult, and by then the Xu family will naturally not control his drinking.
"That's right, in a few months it will be Brother Xu's 18th birthday ceremony, we'll have another competition then!"
Seeing that Xu Huizhou was in a good mood, someone came over and asked indirectly, "Brother Zhou, I heard that your cousin is holding a birthday party?"
"Do I need to hear about this? The invitations have been sent out. Brother Zhou, tell me what our cousin likes and I'll buy it for her as a birthday present!"
"Yes, Brother Zhou, tell us so we can prepare."
“…”
The atmosphere became lively. They were all second-generation wealthy families. Most of them had received invitations from the Xu family and happened to be good friends with Xu Huizhou. They took the opportunity to ask indirectly about the purpose of this banquet.
Xu Huizhou was naturally clear about their thoughts. He turned the cup in his hand, and his little cousin's face appeared in front of him again. His Adam's apple moved slightly, and he took another sip of juice.
Everyone looked at the boy who had been drinking juice since he sat down, a little puzzled. After a long while, they saw the handsome boy raise his eyebrows slightly, and said lazily but solemnly:
“Just give the best.”
A girl like that seemed only worthy of the best in the world.
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