Qiao Xi was puzzled.
Isn’t a family banquet just between these two places? Could it be that Huo Xingzhou has another family outside?
The close friends and relatives are all in Haicheng, so what kind of family banquet would it be in the Imperial Capital?
"You’ll find out when we get there."
"You’re being mysterious again."
Qiao Xi mumbled and watched as Old Chen turned the car towards the Imperial Capital Grand Hotel.
Half an hour later.
The car stopped beneath the grand and magnificent hotel. As soon as Huo Xingzhou and Qiao Xi appeared, the doorman respectfully guided them inside.
Old Chen even handed the car keys to the valet for them.
"President Huo, Young Madam Huo!"
In the hotel lobby, the hotel manager greeted them warmly.
"This way, please take the elevator. We’ve reserved the private room on the top floor. The chefs on duty in the kitchen today are specially invited back. We have chefs from all major cuisines, and a master chef skilled in Haicheng cuisine is also here. If you have any requests, feel free to ask."
So courteous?
Qiao Xi glanced at Huo Xingzhou from the corner of her eye.
Is this the treatnt for a family banquet?
"Alright."
Huo Xingzhou was quite imposing outside, showing no emotion on his face.
Qiao Xi held onto his arm and walked into the elevator.
The hotel manager cautiously held onto the elevator door, then pressed the floor button once they entered the elevator.
"President Huo, do you or your wife have any dietary restrictions? I’ll make arrangents right away."
"No, just make her als light for now. She doesn’t need any greasy soups, but if there are any sour and spicy dishes that are easy on the stomach, you can serve those. Avoid cold dishes and try not to use alcohol in the dishes, and reduce synthetic sauces."
Huo Xingzhou instructed very clearly.
He also ntioned so of Qiao Xi’s usual preferences.
The manager listened carefully, opened his phone, and typed it into a mo, preparing to pass it on to the kitchen without missing a single word.
These are important guests!
There must be no negligence.
Otherwise, the boss’s lifelong happiness might be affected.
"President Huo, is there anything else you need to instruct?"
"No, that’s all."
"Alright."
The manager put the phone away, watched as the elevator doors opened, and carefully held the door for Huo Xingzhou and Qiao Xi to leave.
"This way, please. We’ve reserved the best private room. Everyone else is already there and they said they’ll wait for you two to arrive before ordering the nu."
"Alright."
Qiao Xi followed Huo Xingzhou through one corridor after another, her curiosity reaching its peak!
What kind of family banquet is this!
So luxurious and grand!
She had heard about this grand hotel before but had never been inside. She didn’t expect the top floor to be several tis more luxurious than downstairs.
Yet the furnishings and decor were very tasteful and didn’t co off as vulgar.
Elegance with a touch of luxury, and luxury with a hint of taste.
This style was sowhat like...
Qiao Xi hadn’t figured it out yet when the hotel manager interrupted her thoughts.
"Here you are, both of you."
The private room had a classical touch, and there was a faintly familiar scent.
It was sandalwood!
Xie Xubai!
"President Xie, your esteed guests have arrived."
Indeed, upon hearing the manager push the door open and speak through a carved screen to the people inside, it was true.
Qiao Xi looked over, seeing a group of people sitting around a carved round table, with greenery and valuable antique ornants beyond, and a large expanse of floor-to-ceiling windows.
Offering a view of the bustling Imperial Capital!
It was all laid out before her.
A family banquet with the Xie family?
Her gaze fell on the dining table side.
The Xie family matriarch, Xie Xubai’s mother and father, and a young man whose features bore so resemblance to Xie Xubai, a recently popular male celebrity in the entertainnt industry.
Xie Xubai’s younger brother, Xie Jingchu.
And... Huo Sijiao, who looked a bit uneasy, cheeks flushed.
Qiao Xi’s gaze then fell on Xie Xubai, who rose to greet them, suddenly realizing.
So this was the kind of family banquet!
Everything Shen Xuanzhi said was true; the two of them were indeed together now.
They even reached the point of having als with each other’s family.
"President Huo, please sit."
"Doctor Qiao, co sit beside ! We can chat; seeing you makes my heart happy." The Xie family matriarch was forthright and interesting, warmly inviting Qiao Xi to sit beside her.
The warm invitation was hard to refuse.
Qiao Xi sat next to the matriarch.
Directly opposite were Xie Xubai and Huo Sijiao’s seats.
As soon as she looked up, she would et Huo Sijiao’s charming face, her eyes flickering unnaturally.
So the fearless Little Chili of the Huo Family also had monts of shyness.
Huo Xingzhou was seated next to Xie Xubai, just in ti for the two to chat.
The waiter brought the nu over.
The matriarch hurriedly said: "Let Xiaoqiao order."
"Matriarch, you’re the elder; you should order."
"Oh, you order. Get whatever you like to eat; I’ve eaten here many tis before. Recently, under Xubai’s request, the kitchen has developed so new dishes. You should try them. Originally, as the host, we should have invited you to a al long ago."
So this was the Xie family’s grand hotel.
It made sense, as their family was in the hotel business.
"Then I shall accept your kind offer."
Qiao Xi took the nu and ordered a few Haicheng dishes, and considering the matriarch’s dental health, ordered so soft dishes.
Then she handed the nu to Madam Wanling next to her.
From Doctor Qiao to Xiaoqiao, Qiao Xi already sensed the Xie family’s satisfaction and eagerness about this marriage.
Huo Sijiao’s shy deanor also showed she didn’t lack feelings for Xie Xubai.
Qiao Xi felt a bit relieved.
The old lady from the Xie family held Qiao Xi’s hand and said, "I like every girl from your Huo family. Their eyes are pure, and their manners are perfect and likable. If I could see them every day, I might be able to live to two hundred!"
Exaggerated!
Qiao Xi glanced with her peripheral vision at Huo Sijiao, whose cheeks were crimson, and smiled in agreent: "You speak so amusingly, almost praising her to the skies! If you like Jiaojiao, you can have her keep you company more often."
The matriarch said, "I’m not exaggerating! Xubai and President Huo are good friends, and both families should interact more in the future. When you’re in the Imperial Capital, make the Xie family your own ho."
This gathering was the first contact between the two families.
They did not abruptly bring up marriage matters.
And Qiao Xi understood her role, that she was only Huo Sijiao’s sister-in-law.
She didn’t have the qualification to decide marriage for her.
In the future, if they were to further discuss marriage, perhaps Du Juan and Huo Jiancheng would need to co to the Imperial Capital.
Both sides still had many details to discuss.
And the Xie family matriarch also understood her implication, ntioning only that it was a gathering between friends.
This was also to protect the young lady’s reputation.
The kitchen served the dishes quickly, seemingly on standby.
One sumptuous and delicious dish after another was placed on the round table, and the relaxed Second Young Master of the Xie family spun the table, deciding to assist his brother.
Xie Jingchu rotated a stead east star grouper to Huo Sijiao, casually saying: "Sister-in-law, my brother said you like this. Try our family chef’s take, if you like it, you can have it every day at ho."
One sentence!
Pierced through the ambiguous veil between them.
What friend gathering!
Today simply turned into his brother’s small engagent dinner!
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