Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him-Chapter 595: How Could It Be Xiang Mingzhu

"President Li, please come in!"

"The Pei Family has actually sent someone as well, it’s that Miss Pei from a collateral branch!"

"Guan Jingtan has arrived too! The male companion with her seems rather unfamiliar."

"It seems to be the heir of the Sparrow Pecking Technique, who placed fourth at the trial needle conference. I heard he’s been recently treating the Xie Family matron’s headache; this young man has got some substance! I wonder if the Guan Family is seeking his cure for the Guan fool."

"Xie Xubai has also arrived, and..."

Suddenly, a cry of surprise at the entrance.

"President Huo has arrived!"

"President Huo of Tianyuan Group from Haicheng!"

The name Huo Xingzhou, through his precise defeat of the Xiang Family, became a hot topic among the Imperial Capital folks overnight.

Upon hearing the commotion, many turned their heads toward the main entrance of the banquet hall.

In the backlight.

The man’s figure was tall and lean, exuding an aura of coldness.

That face, exceptionally handsome. His slightly elongated eyes were calm and restrained, deep yet indifferent.

He was slightly tilting his head, listening to the woman’s whispered words beside him, the coldness in his brows seemed to melt, mixed with traces of warmth.

Such special tenderness made many envious.

The woman standing beside him wore a simple white strapless gown, revealing a perfect swan neck. Her arms were fair and smooth, with a thin veil tied into a bow as an embellishment on her right arm.

The trailing ribbon fluttered with her movements, like butterfly wings.

A white gown is the most demanding to wear, easily revealing any flaws in one’s figure.

Yet she, despite wearing a very simple style, made it exceptionally striking.

No one would have thought that Young Madam Huo, who usually doesn’t dress up, would have such a great figure.

"Sister-in-law, everyone is staring at you and brother, utterly amazed."

Huo Sijiao, dressed in a red open-back dress designed by Master Irina, stood behind them and spoke.

She and Sun Weimeng had come together temporarily, forming a pair.

In such an engagement setting, being alone probably meant mockery.

"Qiao Xi is naturally beautiful; I’d also like to find a wife like that someday," Sun Weimeng daydreamed, "Preferably with excellent medical skills, intelligent and kind, and also beautiful. Huo Er, you’re truly fortunate."

The tone sounded rather sour.

Huo Xingzhou merely glanced at him indifferently.

Sun Weimeng closed his mouth, "I’m not saying I like Qiao Xi, oh no, how could I sully my Fairy."

Huo Xingzhou’s voice was deep, "You’d better not have any such thoughts."

Qiao Xi covered her lips and smiled.

While they were chatting and laughing.

Another noticeable pair appeared at the entrance of the banquet hall.

It could be dubbed as the beauty and the beast.

Zhao Chang, dressed in a suit, with a protruding belly, had a smug smile on his face, while the woman next to him, dressed up like a puppet in formal attire, turned out to be Xiang Mingzhu!

"How could it be Xiang Mingzhu!"

Huo Sijiao said in a low voice, "She’s always so proud and arrogant, even in dire straits she wouldn’t fancy a fat slob, right?"

Qiao Xi’s smile faded slightly as she looked at Huo Xingzhou and said, "I remember seeing that man at the last Xie Family celebration banquet; you said he’s the well-known medicinal material supplier Zhao Chang from the Southwest, right?"

"Mhm."

Huo Xingzhou’s expression was very indifferent, "It seems that Lu Bannong, that old fox, does not trust Zhong Yi and has found a new route for himself. Now, trying to use traditional Chinese medicine supplies to control the lifeline of the Lu Family may no longer be possible. Xu Yunye has had dealings with this Zhao Chang, calling him incredibly difficult to deal with, particularly good at playing tai chi."

"How could the Lu Family manage to persuade him then?"

"It’s obvious, the Lu Family offered up Xiang Mingzhu."

Shock flashed through Qiao Xi’s eyes, "Xiang Mingzhu is actually Lu Bannong’s own niece, his sister’s daughter. Is even that possible?"

"No."

Huo Xingzhou took her hand and led her aside, "Xiang Mingzhu can only be considered a throwaway piece of the Lu Family, able to exert such great influence. Lu Bannong must be very happy about it, not caring about familial affection at all."

"What about Xiang Mingzhu’s mother? Does she not care either?"

"There might be hidden secrets involved. I have found that Lu Yutong has been abroad all this time and relations with her family aren’t good. It might be related to decades-old stories from the past, we need to look into Grandpa Cheng’s whereabouts further."

At this point, Huo Xingzhou slightly furrowed his brows.

Cheng Han has vanished without a trace.

With the limited connections he has in the Imperial Capital, he still couldn’t find him.

Truly bizarre.

He also had a very bad premonition in his heart.

But before it’s confirmed, he wouldn’t tell Qiao Xi yet, to spare her from excess worry.

Qiao Xi pursed her lips, watching Zhao Chang and Xiang Mingzhu pass by in front of her; Xiang Mingzhu’s eyes were almost hollow. She wore a revealing dress and clutched a bag tightly in her hand.

That Zhao Chang was well-received among the guests, yet he spoke vulgarly.

Almost as if displaying Xiang Mingzhu as a trophy, he had her drinking with the guests, acting like a social butterfly through and through.

Truly unexpected.

Huo Sijiao muttered, "Xiang Mingzhu must have had something fall into his hands. This level of obedience, that doesn’t fit her style."

Having had prior dealings with Xiang Mingzhu, she knew very well how strong-willed Xiang Mingzhu was.

In such a short time, she didn’t believe Xiang Mingzhu’s edges could have been worn down.

She must be holding back a big move.

"Sister-in-law, you should keep your distance from Xiang Mingzhu. Wasn’t it said that she liked Young Master Zhong? With her fallen to this sorry state, seeing Lu Yingxue happily getting engaged to Young Master Zhong, wouldn’t she go insane?"

Huo Sijiao tugged Qiao Xi’s hand, warning her, "Stay with me, let brother handle the mingling. Don’t forget our big plan for today!"

Qiao Xi’s luscious red lips parted: "Alright, I’ll join you."

"Count me in too!"

Sun Weimeng eagerly raised his hand, "Huo Xingzhou, you go mingle. The security level of this engagement party is quite high, there are security checks at the doors, and plenty of bodyguards are patrolling inside. There won’t be any problems, and besides, Old Chen is following at a distance."

Qiao Xi’s eyes curved into a smile, "You go ahead, such occasions must be important for your business."

"Hmm, then be careful."

Huo Xingzhou instructed Old Chen and then headed towards the eagerly awaiting guests, beginning to network and talk business.

"Let’s go, sister-in-law!"

Huo Sijiao pulled Qiao Xi along, also moving slowly towards the circle of socialite daughters, and gave Sun Weimeng a meaningful glance.

They were ready to play their double act, in such settings the heiresses talked of nothing but beauty, dresses, jewelry, and men.

Sun Weimeng gestured an "OK" sign.

Pretending to sip a glass of champagne, she began to speak loudly, "Ladies, I’m planning to open a beauty salon. I had previously seen on the internet..."

Before she could finish, a discordant voice cut in.

"Huo Sijiao!"

Pei Chun stepped forward on her high heels, arrogant in her appraisal of her.

In recent times, she was closely monitoring Huo Sijiao’s movements. She discovered that this woman actually wanted to open a beauty salon, and had even taken over the Furong Beauty Salon in the Imperial Capital, which had been losing money and empty for a long time, and was undergoing remodeling.

Not only that, but Huo Sijiao was also advertising scar removal products on social media, claiming that old scars could be lightened and new wounds could be almost completely removed without relying on surgical methods, just through restorative treatments.

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False advertising!

She would expose her true face and spoil her money-making scheme!

To think of using such a grand engagement party to advertise—no chance!