At the entrance of the banquet hall, Qiao Xi slightly applied makeup. Wearing a white cheongsam with hibiscus embroidery, she came in style. She tugged on the collar of her cheongsam to cover the hickey on her neck.
Last night was ridiculous, her hands were still a little numb.
Xu Xingluo stepped forward to meet her, like a swan coming against the light, so beautiful that it was shocking. She greeted generously: "Miss Qiao, welcome."
Qiao Xi nodded politely.
She didn't have much interaction with Xu Xingluo, but the two encounters were not very pleasant. Maybe it was her unclear relationship with Huo Xingzhou that made her feel uncomfortable.
Xu Xingluo had no grudge and held Qiao Xi's arm intimately and said, "Speaking of which, we are destined to be so similar. Why don't you add your contact information first? I'll scan it for you."
She took out her cell phone and couldn't refuse.
Qiao Xi passed the verification as a friend, only to find that her profile picture was a white swan. She was stunned because she had accidentally seen this profile picture on Mr. Huo's mobile phone.
"Miss Xu, you don't have to entertain me specially. I'll go sit in the corner for a while." Qiao Xi said politely.
Xu Xingluo was the center of attention, and Qiao Xi didn't like the feeling of being watched, as if she wanted to strip her naked and study her.
She even heard whispers in the crowd, saying that she and Xu Xingluo looked like sisters standing together.
There are even more outrageous speculations.
"Huo Xingzhou can't forget his old love. Look at that face..."
"That's right. How can a country girl compare to Xu Xingluo? Does it look like she found a substitute because of love and hatred?"
Xu Xingluo smiled brightly and said generously: "Miss Qiao, don't pay attention to what they say."
These words stung Qiao Xi's heart like ants.
The word "substitute" made her feel uncomfortable.
But she repeatedly comforted her restless heart with Huo Xingzhou's words. Mr. Huo said, "Xu Xingluo is just an insignificant person."
Qiao Xi looked into her eyes and said, "We don't look alike."
Xu Xingluo laughed faintly, knowing that Qiao Xi was not at peace inside.
Suddenly, there was a commotion in the crowd.
It turned out that Liu Zongquan and Yang Yuerong appeared with babies in their arms. Everyone gathered around to tease the children and took the opportunity to give them precious gifts. Qiao Xi had only seen those dazzling and luxurious gifts on TV.
She subconsciously held her bag, which contained a gift for the full moon feast that she had made herself.
She thought she would wait until there were fewer people before sending it off so as not to cause any criticism.
"Ming Dynasty Jade Chan, oh! Mr. Yang, you are such a grand uncle!"
The guests exclaimed.
It turned out that the person who gave the gift was Yang Yuerong's brother and the little baby's biological uncle. He directly gave a Ming Dynasty jade cicada. Jade cicada means "endless life" and expresses the elders' best wishes for their children.
Xu Xingluo's delicate voice sounded: "What kind of jade cicada is it? I want to open my eyes!"
As soon as she saw the jade cicada, she burst into laughter.
"Uncle Yang, it turns out that you bought the other jade cicada at the Yuandu auction. I also plan to get a pair together and give them to my little cousin." Xu Xingluo took out a simple little redwood box and opened it. .
The lifelike jade cicada was indeed the same as the one produced by the Yang family.
"It's really the same!"
Mr. Yang nodded in approval and said, "Xingluo is thoughtful."
The Yuandu Auction was not something that a little girl like her could get into, and it must have taken a lot of effort. This Ming Dynasty jade cicada is rare and expensive, so it is rare to find it.
Xu Xingluo said modestly: "If you praise me again, my tail will be raised to the sky. We all hope that my little cousin can be safe."
When everyone heard what Xu Xingluo said, they praised her for her beauty and kindness.
Xu Xingluo smiled and winked at Xiang Huai in the crowd.
Xiang Huai said in a loud voice: "Miss Qiao, what gifts have you prepared? The disciple of Chinese medicine Cheng Han and the wife of the CEO of Tianyuan Group must have prepared a gift that is priceless."
"We also want to grow our eyes."
"Yes, what good things are you hiding?"
In lively scenes, guests are most likely to make noises.
Xu Xingluo held Qiao Xi's arm and said coquettishly: "I'm curious about what they said. Am I lucky enough to have a look?"
There was a pure and innocent smile on her face, as if she was a little fairy with a flawless mind.
Yang Yuerong on the side held the baby in her arms and came to the rescue: "The banquet is about to start, let's take our seats first. The gifts are secondary. You are here to give my Liu family face."
She complained in her heart that Xu Xingluo didn't understand the importance of it, and didn't know whether she did it intentionally or not.
Xiang Huai refused to give up, looked at Qiao Xi aggressively and said, "You didn't even prepare a gift, right?"
Qiao Xi's heart tightened.
She knew it would be difficult to escape this disaster, and Xiang Huai's hostility towards her had always been obvious.
Instead of being embarrassed, it's better to be relaxed and generous. Her soft voice sounded: "I brought a gift. Handmade things are not worth mentioning."
She opened her handbag and took out a delicately embroidered sachet.
"cut."
Seeing the sachet, Xiang Huai mocked disdainfully, "A sachet that can be bought all over the street?"
Qiao Xi explained: "Compendium of Materia Medica records that smelling incense can cure diseases. This sachet can remove external evil, strengthen the external body, and prevent colds. The child was born with dystocia and has a weak constitution. Summer is approaching, and the air conditioner is too cold. Be prepared.”
After hearing her explanation, many people suddenly realized.
"I heard that the sachet prepared by Cheng Han many years ago became very popular and was sold out. The medicinal formula is..."
Qiao Xi said: "It was my master who improved the prescriptions in the "Compendium of Materia Medica". Children can use them without any harm."
This gift is so thoughtful!
Yang Yuerong was moved to tears: "Only a mother can understand Dr. Qiao's ingenuity. You really solved my urgent need. This child is weak and we have raised him very carefully."
"This is something that money can't buy." Mr. Yang looked at the sachet carefully and praised, "Everything passed down from our ancestors are rare treasures. Miss Qiao is really a wonderful person!"
Xu Xingluo forced a smile and said, "Qiao Xi, you are so awesome. Compared with your gifts, I can't stand it. No wonder my aunt and grandmother like you so much."
Qiao Xi said softly: "This is just a small skill on my part."
Yang Yuerong said: "Dr. Qiao, could you please hang a sachet for the baby?"
"it is good."
Qiao Xi did not refuse, she held the sachet and tied it to Liu Rongbao's clothes. The white and tender little dumpling was so happy that she babbled and tugged at her clothes to prevent her from leaving, and even stretched out her hand to hug her.
Yang Yuerong smiled and said: "You have a destiny with this child. He usually doesn't even let Xingluo hold him. It seems that he really likes you. Dr. Qiao, please give him a hug."
Hearing this, Xu Xingluo's eyes darkened.
Qiao Xi resisted for a while, but couldn't resist the enthusiasm of the mother and son, so she reached out and took the child.
Others joked: "If children like this, it's better to have one myself."
Qiao Xi blushed, hugging the soft little dumpling in her arms and coaxing her in a low voice, her heart melted.
Sudden.
She stumbled.
Qiao Xi's high heels slipped and she fell out while holding the child.
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