diskusbooks Chapter 234 She Can't Stand His Look
Chapter 234 She Can't Stand His Look
When elderly people make phone calls, most of them like to turn on the speakerphone function, and Mr. Xing is no exception.
After dialing the number, Mr. Xing sat leisurely in a mahogany rocking chair, waiting for the call to be connected.
At this time, Xie Qiong just happened to help Madam Xing come in and let her mother-in-law sit in another rocking chair next to the old man.
As soon as Mrs. Xing sat down, the phone that Mr. Xing had placed on the table was picked up.
"Uncle Xing, hello!" Huang Jingyi's cheerful voice greeted him from the other end of the line.
Xing Yongguo is an old senior in the power center of Beijing City. Everyone who sees him calls him "old man" because the ancestors of the Huang family have been kind to the ancestors of the Xing family. Huang Jingyi is an exception and can be called uncle.
"Jingyi, I didn't disturb you at work, did I?" Upon hearing Huang Jingyi's voice, Old Master Xing smiled and spoke in the same tone as when he spoke to his own son Xing Qizhang.
"Uncle, you're joking. I've always been a laid-back person. How can I work so hard? It's almost New Year's Day, and I don't want to work anymore. Look, I'm in the hospital with my wife and daughter, chatting with my mother-in-law."
Hearing that the person was with Professor Zhen Rong, the old man asked a few words of concern and then got straight to the point.
"By the way, Jingyi, tomorrow is New Year's Eve. I haven't seen you for a while. Xingbao Jingbao also misses grandpa and grandma. I called you to invite you to spend New Year's Eve at home and attend a charity party. It will be lively. Is your time convenient?"
Huang Jingyi's voice soon came over the phone: "To be able to meet Xingbao Jingbao, and to have a charity banquet... of course the time is convenient! Our family loves lively occasions, and uncle has invited us so kindly, so we must go."
After getting the response, the wrinkles at the corners of Mr. Xing's eyes deepened: "Okay, okay! It's settled. I'll have someone deliver the invitation letter to you personally. Oh, by the way, is Xiaoxiao here?"
When the word "Xiaoxiao" was mentioned, Madam Xing and Xie Qiong, who were discussing whether to use the queen of teas, Tieguanyin, or Wuyi Dahongpao for Kung Fu tea at the other end of the uniquely shaped tea table, stopped immediately and looked at the old man.
"Are you asking about Xiaoxiao? She's here, accompanying her grandmother. Are you looking for her? I'll go in and call her." As the sound of footsteps came from the old man's cell phone, Huang Xiaoxiao's sweet voice was heard after a while.
"Grandpa Xing, are you looking for me?"
"Hey! Xiaoxiao, you've heard from your dad about your family coming to our house to celebrate the New Year tomorrow night, right?" Old Master Xing had a kind look in his eyes.
"I heard about it, Grandpa. That's perfect. I haven't reciprocated the set of teacups that Grandpa gave me last time. I'll return them together tomorrow night. Grandpa Xing, please don't refuse." Huang Xiaoxiao's voice was soft, and it sounded like she was acting coquettishly to her elders.
"Okay! How can Grandpa refuse something Xiaoxiao sent me? I will definitely treasure it. To express my gratitude, Grandpa will give you a gift in advance, okay? Aren't you coming to the charity banquet tomorrow night? If you need a female companion, Grandpa will let Mingyu be your male companion!"
"This... Grandpa, I appreciate your kindness, but in this matter, you still have to respect my last wishes." Huang Xiaoxiao said with embarrassment.
Old Master Xing was politely rejected, but he was not displeased. Instead, he looked relieved: "Our Xiaoxiao is really considerate, but don't worry about this matter. Since Grandpa has spoken, how can Mingyu refuse... Then it's settled!"
Huang Xiaoxiao said: "Grandpa, when I said respecting my own wishes...I wasn't referring to Ming Yu, I was referring to myself."
Old Master Xing did not allow Huang Xiaoxiao to refuse, and the old man and the young chatted for another ten minutes.
Finally, Mr. Xing hung up the phone reluctantly.
After talking on the phone for more than ten minutes, Mr. Xing felt a little dry in the mouth.
After hanging up the phone, he smelled the familiar rich aroma of Kung Fu Tea Tieguanyin, put down his phone and reached out to his wife.
"Give me a drink too."
Old Madam Xing glanced at her husband indifferently, and after filling a glass, she did not refuse, but signaled her daughter-in-law Xie Qiong with her eyes to bring it over.
But when he spoke, there was a subtle hint of displeasure, even though his tone sounded no different from usual.
"Old man, you have been much more efficient recently. Your grandson is still abroad. Have you even decided on a female companion for Ming Yu?"
After Old Master Xing finished sipping his tea, he said, "You prayed to the gods for Ming Yu's marriage, so of course I have to do something for him. It's just right to arrange a female companion for him at the banquet."
"Xiaoxiao and Mingyu don't have a spark because Mingyu is a rigid workaholic. Young people are full of energy and passion. If they get to know each other more, they will be able to develop a chemistry. In this world, there is no one more suitable to be Mingyu's wife than Xiaoxiao! The most important thing between husband and wife is to complement each other's personalities... After marriage, Xiaoxiao will definitely be Mingyu's best wife!"
The old lady had a headache. She didn’t know whether the old man couldn’t understand the implication of her words or was deliberately ignoring them!
Xie Qiong was also speechless: "......"
Saying that they were praying to the gods for Ming Yu's marriage... This was an excuse she and her mother-in-law made up on the spur of the moment! But she couldn't refute it.
Madam Xing was not angry. She even picked up the teacup and tasted the Gongfu tea, praising it: "This green tea is really good!"
After praising him, he said, "Xie Qiong, give me your phone. I will also ask Ming Yu to invite someone to the party."
"Mom, who do you want to invite?" Xie Qiong asked knowingly.
Xie Qiong was already very unhappy when she heard that the old man forced a female companion for his son.
It was rare to see her mother-in-law take action personally, so she immediately understood and cooperated while taking out her mobile phone.
"Of course it's my little Xunxun!" Old Madam Xing said with a smile.
Mr. Xing paused while sipping his tea and asked, "Why did you invite such an irrelevant person to such an important banquet?"
Madam Xing smiled and said, "What's wrong? You can invite the juniors you like, but I can't?"
Thinking back to the last time they were in the century-old store and how his wife had defended Jiang Qianxun, Mr. Xing felt helpless and speechless.
But I couldn't bear to get angry, so I could only refuse politely!
"It's not that I can't, but the guests invited this time are all top business leaders. She is from a small company, so she is not qualified!"
"Why not?" Madam Xing's wise old eyes smiled even more deeply: "The Jiang family is almost bankrupt. Look at my little Xunxun. With the cooperation with Qin's, Huawen Group has been revitalized. I heard that she is preparing to enter the home improvement industry recently and has won the support of a number of old shareholders."
"A young girl who is only 20 years old, a world-famous Chinese female designer, was invited by your precious grandson to come back and take charge of the Xing's design department. She was also able to turn the tide and save the family business! In the business world, isn't this considered outstanding?"
Old Master Xing held the cup tightly and replied after a long while: "But her reputation is not good!"
"There are rumors out there that your precious grandson is having a gay relationship with a man. How about telling your precious grandson not to participate?" Old Madam Xing laughed.
"That's just a rumor!"
"Then my little Xunxun has been wronged, it's just a rumor!" Madam Xing played with the blue and white porcelain teacup that the old man had just made, and said, "Old man, don't accuse me of being partial. In terms of real ability and hard power, your beloved Xiaoxiao is not as good as my little Xunxun. If she can participate, why can't little Xunxun?"
When Xie Qiong heard this, she felt less frustrated and secretly gave her mother-in-law a thumbs up.
well said!
The old lady is very eloquent and she is mighty and domineering!
"That's the Huang family! How can the Huang family be the same?"
"No one said the Huang family isn't special. I'm just talking about their strength. Besides, you invite yours, and I invite Xiao Xunxun who fully meets the invitation requirements. Isn't that too much?"
Seeing that Mr. Xing's argument was irrefutable, Mrs. Xing smiled and no longer bothered to be an eyesore.
After taking a sip of tea, he motioned for Xie Qiong to stand up.
"Don't take your phone. Let's go back to the room and call Ming Yu. By the way, you should personally deliver the invitation letter I prepared this morning to Xiao Xunxun."
Originally, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law came to the small living room just to verbally inform the old man that Jiang Qianxun was invited!
Knowing that the old man only had eyes for Huang Xiaoxiao, the old lady thought of many euphemistic excuses, for fear of accidentally angering her husband!
Now, there is no need to find excuses! Everyone can invite one person, and it will be a natural thing to do.
Xie Qiong said, "Yes, Mom."
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law ignored Old Man Xing, who had a gloomy expression on his face. They walked out of the small living room and called Xing Mingyu.
Meanwhile, France.
Inside a spacious and solemn presidential suite with cool tones.
Xing Mingyu typed the last line of French with his bony fingers. Just as he closed his laptop, his personal cell phone on the desk rang.
His back was always straight, and as he finished the finishing work, his strong body slammed heavily on the back of the leather chair behind him. He took the phone with his big hand and saw that it was a call from his mother Xie Qiong.
He glanced at the time in France, it was two o'clock in the morning, which should be around nine o'clock in China. He rubbed his forehead, relaxed, and picked up the phone.
As soon as the phone was connected, before Xing Mingyu could say anything, he heard his grandmother's kind voice on the other end of the phone, and she expressed concern as soon as she opened her mouth.
"Grandma knows that my precious grandson is still busy! It's so late, you should also take care of your health."
Xing Mingyu rubbed his forehead where veins bulged, but the petite figure that had been haunting him flashed through his mind.
His thin lips curled up in an imperceptible arc, and he said lightly: "It's almost New Year's Eve, I want to go back as soon as possible."
Grandma: "You want to come back as soon as possible to accompany Xiao Xunxun?"
Xing Mingyu lowered his head and did not deny: "Yeah. Grandma called me early in the morning. Is there something important?"
"Yes, a very important thing!"
"This New Year's Day, our family co-hosted a charity gala with an internationally renowned brand. It was held at one of our estates. Your grandfather has booked the second daughter of the Huang family as your female companion... Do you know what you should do?"
Hearing the name of another woman, Xing Mingyu's eyebrows, which had rarely relaxed, suddenly frowned: "Charity gala? I won't go, as long as the funds are in place. Chihiro probably won't go either. She is pregnant, and she shouldn't have to work hard to attend such a social event for fame and fortune."
Putting down the big hand that was rubbing his forehead, Xing Mingyu turned the leather chair in a different direction, picked up the red wine that Assistant Zhou had poured for him, and took a sip.
The swallowing action made his Adam's apple slide down, and he continued, "Grandma, she is pregnant with twins now, and it is much harder than a pregnant woman with only one baby."
"You know how to love a woman...you finally get it!" The old lady's voice was filled with relief.
"But I haven't fully understood yet! Many dignitaries will come to this banquet, and it's hosted by our family, so it has a different meaning. Grandma, there's no need to explain it too clearly, right?"
Xing Mingyu shook the red liquid in the goblet, and after a few seconds, he said, "Okay, I'll ask her. If she's willing, I'll accompany her the whole time. Her belly is big, and there will be a lot of people coming and going. I'm afraid she'll get bumped by accident. There will be a lot of people to entertain, and she's pregnant, and she's not suitable for drinking, so I can't let anyone worry."
"Okay, okay, go ahead and ask first! Grandma is waiting for your good news."
After that, the grandparents exchanged a few daily pleasantries, simply expressing their concern for each other's health.
Then he hung up the phone.
......
At this time, in China, at the Jiang family villa.
Jiang Qianxun had just gotten up, washed up, and was choosing clothes in the dressing room.
I don’t know if it’s because the fetus in her belly is so old, or because she’s tired from being busy with Xingshi and Huawen recently, but she has become sleepy again in the past few days.