Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him-Chapter 775 Engagement Banquet

A few days later.

The Xie family’s engagement banquet was held at the Xie Mansion.

With invitations sent out widely, the marriage alliance between the Huo Family and the Xie Family was finally known throughout the Imperial Capital, signifying that the Xie and Huo families were now inseparable allies.

There were those who were shocked, some who were saddened, and others who were angry.

But most people just treated it as a spectacle, happy to enjoy the feast and festivities.

The entire Xie Mansion venue was opened, including not only the main villa but also an expansive garden and a glass two-story villa.

This two-story glass villa was where the banquet hall was located, and from the inside, the garden and lawn had been decorated extra dreamily.

Inside, there were balloons and fresh flowers brought in by air freight, with champagne and delicacies laid out on the banquet hall’s long tables. The well-dressed waitstaff moved around with trays, serving the distinguished guests.

As evening approached, the dusk descended.

Snow began to fall outside.

The sound of it falling softly added an extra layer of chilly romance to the large glass house.

"Boss Zhao from Yongqing Jewelry Store has arrived."

"Miss Feng Nanxi from the Feng Family has arrived."

"Miss Pei Chun and Second Young Master Pei Qian from the Pei Family have arrived!"

The guests arrived one after another, with perfumes and shadows of hair, clinking glasses everywhere.

It was quite the lively scene!

Since the Xie Family sent out invitations, they invited all families of repute, regardless of whether they were friends or foes; this engagement banquet was meant to be widely publicized.

Even the Lu and Pei Families received invitations.

The Zhong Family was not left out either, with invitations sent to Zhong Lingxiao and Zhong Yi respectively.

"President Lu has arrived!"

"Lu Yingxue!"

"Miss Lu actually came!"

Since the Lu family father and daughter had accepted an interview, the current President Lu was defaulted to be Lu Yingxue. This was how the media introduced her, and she also represented the country in Chinese and Western medicine exchanges, destined to shine brightly in the future.

Now, in the Imperial Capital, no one’s reputation could match Lu Yingxue’s.

She was an idol to many young people!

So, when people heard she was coming, many rushed over to surround her.

"Miss Lu, you look absolutely stunning today! It’s our honor to see you here!"

"President Lu, when will you have time to diagnose my mother? I will arrange a special car to escort you. My mother hasn’t been sleeping well lately."

"My grandfather is also ill."

"Miss Lu, I watched your speech on Chinese-Western exchanges. It was absolutely enlightening, powerful! I rarely admire anyone, but you’re the first!"

Lu Yingxue was formerly one of the two belles of the Imperial Capital, and now she was simply extraordinary!

She was a paragon of virtue in many people’s hearts, elevated to the status of a deity or an idol!

Hearing all these messy compliments, Lu Yingxue’s lips curled into an appropriately modest smile. She lifted the hem of her dress and walked gracefully closer.

"Thank you all for your praise, I dare not accept it. I’m just an ordinary person, not as good as you say. If you need a consultation, you can contact me after the banquet, and I will arrange it. If it’s about making friends, I’m also very open to that."

Her appearance at the Xie family’s engagement banquet was to maintain her presence.

And incidentally... to find opportunities to trouble the Huo Family, having heard that Qiao Xi was pregnant.

There are many taboos during pregnancy.

"Miss Lu, have some champagne."

"Would you like some fruit? These fresh-cut fruits are quite nice."

"Thank you all."

Lu Yingxue was surrounded by a flock of people fawning over her, as if she were the star of the event.

Her vanity was immensely satisfied.

Neither Guan Jingtan nor Qiao Xi could overshadow her.

On the second floor.

Leaning against the railing, Huo Sijiao pursed her lips and said, "Sister-in-law, look at how pleased she is."

She wore a floor-length vermilion dress with a train more than a meter long, carried by two young girls. Wearing heavy makeup, her originally bright features now gleamed with unrivaled beauty, the strapless dress accentuating her lovely figure.

Slender yet not skinny.

She always had a great figure.

Every movement oozed allure.

Even Qiao Xi felt she couldn’t take her eyes off the nicely dressed Huo Sijiao tonight.

Qiao Xi softly said, "She indeed has reasons to be proud now, young and accomplished, the foremost person in the Chinese Medicine Community. Many senior figures don’t have her reputation; if she doesn’t feel proud, who would?"

If she stood in Lu Yingxue’s position, she would also find it hard to assure she wouldn’t become conceited.

Everything is going so well for her.

"But she won’t be able to remain proud for long." Huo Sijiao gritted her teeth and said, "Today is the 29th of the lunar month; tomorrow is New Year’s Eve. By the ninth day of the new year, the Zhong Family..."

"Shush."

Qiao Xi made a gesture, "There are many people around; you can’t make a mistake at a critical time. Be careful with your words, don’t let the information leak out."

Huo Sijiao covered her mouth and nodded, "I promise not to mention it in front of others."

Looking at Qiao Xi’s belly, she whispered, "Sister-in-law, there are many people today. You’re pregnant, be careful. Let Old Chen or my brother accompany you at all times; don’t get jostled. There are two little babies inside you. You have no idea how happy my mom has been these days."

Du Juan had already begun a big shopping spree.

The house was full of supplies for both boys and girls.

She originally wanted to come to the Imperial Capital to see Qiao Xi and attend her daughter’s engagement banquet, but Huo Xingzhou stopped her.

Saying it wasn’t appropriate now, suggesting she attend future wedding banquets.

And so, she was pacified.

Qiao Xi gently patted her belly, "I will be very careful."

Today, she wore flat shoes with simple, light makeup. Maybe it’s because she was going to be a mother, she exuded a softer aura.

Wearing a light pink long dress, she was graceful and poised.

"Have you gotten your marriage certificate with Xie Xubai?"

"Planning to go tomorrow morning; the Civil Affairs Bureau is open on New Year’s Eve." A slight blush spread across Huo Sijiao’s face, "Tomorrow... I may have to spend New Year’s at the Xie Family."

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Qiao Xi’s eyes were filled with smiles, her peripheral vision catching the opening of a second-floor room as she said, "Jiaojiao, your groom is here."

Huo Sijiao instinctively looked back.

At the end of the corridor, under the brilliant lighting.

The tall, elegant man walked over with long strides, typically dressed in a more loose, relaxed style carrying a lazy chill. But today, he wore something exceptionally formal, the tailored smoke gray suit accentuating his perfect physique.

In the entire Imperial Capital, perhaps only Xie Xubai could wear any clothes with such a relaxed and elegant feel.

This trait struck dead center at Huo Sijiao’s heart.

Her eyes filled completely with him, barely noticing Huo Xingzhou beside Xie Xubai.

"Ahem."

Qiao Xi lightly coughed, reminding her.

Huo Sijiao finally came to her senses, noticing several Xie Family members behind Xie Xubai. Even Old Madam Xie, despite her age, insisted on coming to mingle and expressed wanting to preside over the banquet.

"Jiaojiao, you look stunning today."

The old lady took her hand and placed it in Xie Xubai’s hand.

Huo Sijiao wanted to pull away, but that dry and warm hand held her tightly.

Xie Xubai’s eyes on her bore a type of heat and focus she had never seen before.

His voice, with hints of obvious warmth amidst the coldness, said: "Let’s go downstairs; the guests have all arrived."

Huo Sijiao felt her ears burning; how could his tone be so intimate?

She almost forgot they were having a marriage of convenience.

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