Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him-Chapter 125 - : What Are Adults Afraid Of?

Chapter 125: Chapter 125: What Are Adults Afraid Of?

“It’s nothing,” Qiao Xi said evasively.

Huo Sijiao didn’t believe her for a second, “What kind of secret can I possibly not know about? Shu sister, I can also get you an LV, just tell me quickly!”

Such a rich young lady!

Shu Xue, bending over backward for the bag, prized Qiao Xi’s hand away and said, “It’s a kind of… battle gown!”

Qiao Xi was both embarrassed and annoyed!

“Oh~”

Huo Sijiao dragged out her tone, looking at Qiao Xi with a hint of ambiguity, “Sister-in-law, I didn’t expect you and my brother to be so adventurous! I know a physical store that sells battle gowns, I’ll take you there to try some out sometime!”

“No need…” Qiao Xi declined her enthusiasm.

“Count me in, count me in!” Shu Xue was extremely interested, “I always buy online, never knew there were actual stores for these.”

Huo Sijiao boasted, “My best friend told me about it, very private and the stuff is very fashionable.”

As soon as Shu Xue heard fashionable, her eyes lit up.

If battle gowns are in vogue, that’s really something. Shu Xue’s imagination was already conjuring up dramatic scenes of smoke and gunfire.

“Sister-in-law, we’ll pick out a few for you to alternate, I guarantee my brother won’t be able to take his eyes off you! All those vixens outside won’t stand a chance with their little schemes!”

Huo Sijiao said eagerly, suddenly recalling something else.

“Sister-in-law, did you wear it last night? What was my brother’s reaction?”

“Right, that little bit of fabric cost me five hundred bucks, give me some feedback on your experience!” Shu Xue nudged her arm, teasing.

Qiao Xi turned red with their probing questions, remembering last night’s event, she even found her breathing unsteady.

“Stop talking nonsense,” Qiao Xi said, denying her true feelings.

“Shu sister, my sister-in-law is shy. She’s not daring to say it yet, what’s there to fear as adults,” Huo Sijiao said with a smile that filled her eyes, “Come on, tell us.”

“Qiao Xi, just satisfy our curiosity,” they urged.

Qiao Xi denied vehemently, “I didn’t wear it!”

“Alright then, I’ll let you off,” Huo Sijiao said with a radiant smile. After all, Aunt Qian and mother had prepared lots of nice things for brother and sister-in-law, deer antler, and everything.

Qiao Xi grabbed her breakfast, biting into it fiercely.

“Jiaojiao, I have to go to work now. If you have nothing to do, go have fun,” she said.

“Sister-in-law, I do have something! I see you’re scheduled for the morning, you’re free in the afternoon. I’ll take you out shopping, it’s a mission that brother gave me,” Huo Sijiao declared cheerfully.

“Shop for what? Battle gowns?” Shu Xue perked up, almost not wanting to go to work.

Huo Sijiao laughed till she trembled, “No, it’s for the charity auction. Tomorrow night Haicheng’s high society hosts its annual charity auction, all the notable people will be there, sister-in-law surely has to attend with brother.”

“I envy you rich young married women, leading such a colorful life every day,” Shu Xue sighed.

Huo Sijiao warmly invited, “If Sister Shu wants to go, I can take you with us.”

Shu Xue waved her hand, “No, the glitzy world is too alluring. Go on, you two talk, I’m going to check the rooms.” Despite her loose talk, she was a sensible person.

That wasn’t a layer of society she should get involved with, for the tragedy lies in high aspirations not matched by fate.

Watching her leave, Huo Sijiao exclaimed, “Sister Shu really is a clear-headed person, no wonder sister-in-law would become such good friends with her.”

“Shu Xue really is great,”

said Qiao Xi with a gentle tone, the corners of her mouth curving into a smile.

…

After a morning of work, Qiao Xi was dragged by Huo Sijiao into a shopping mall.

An array of dazzling goods, blinding to the eyes.

“Sister-in-law, I’m taking you to Haicheng’s best private studio. They’ve air-freighted Master Irina’s summer collection, it’s a global limited edition, and I’ve reserved some for you,” said Huo Sijiao.

Huo Sijiao rushed Qiao Xi into the studio, all hustle and bustle.

“Miss Huo, are you here to try on the Irina Naicai?” the enthusiastic owner asked.

“Yes, let my sister-in-law have a try. You guys figure out a style for her, and give the makeup a shot,” Huo Sijiao sat on the couch, flipping through a magazine of new arrivals, “These heart-shaped earrings, plus a teardrop diamond necklace, and a pair of silver high heels should do it.”

“Alright, Young Madam Huo, please follow me.”

Qiao Xi felt entirely out of her element in such a place, so she had no choice but to let them dress her up.

Designed by Master Irina, the Naicai fabric was made of vintage oil-painting silk, looking mottled yet full of charm.

It was a sexy strapless gown that bared smooth, round shoulders, with a high slit that ran up to the thigh.

Qiao Xi’s figure was curvy, with snow-white skin that was perfect for bringing out the charm of this particular dress.

However, she’d always been conservative and hadn’t ever worn such scanty dresses in public, her hands nervously covering her chest.

“Young Madam, this dress must have been tailor-made for you. If I were a man, I would be staring non-stop at that beautiful bust…”

The boutique owner sighed, not expecting Young Madam Huo’s enchanting figure to be hidden beneath her usual casual clothes.

No wonder President Huo was so attentive to her.

Qiao Xi’s ears reddened at the comment. She felt she’d put on quite a bit of weight in nearly three months, with certain areas continuing to grow. Perhaps it was because of Aunt Qian’s delicious cooking.

“Sister-in-law, this is even more tempting than a battle gown! My taste is truly impeccable!”

Huo Sijiao’s eyes sparkled. “You have to wear this one!”

“It’s too revealing…”

Qiao Xi felt her skin was excessively exposed, worrying that taking larger steps might lead to an unwanted reveal.

“If it’s time to show, we show. Some people don’t even have anything to show!” Huo Sijiao hinted pointedly, referencing Xu Xingluo’s frail and thin figure with a flat chest.

“Sister-in-law! You must control my brother, make him so obedient that he won’t dare to even look the wrong way. Aren’t you tempted to have such an unattainable flower completely at your beck and call?”

Tempted.

Qiao Xi was convinced by her.

Huo Sijiao briskly pulled out Huo Xingzhou’s supplementary card. “Charge it.”

“Right away.”

The boutique owner was thrilled to close such a big sale.

After changing out of the strapless gown with the slit, Qiao Xi left the studio with Huo Sijiao.

…

In the Xu Family’s living room.

Xu Guangyao’s face was ashen as he tossed the hospital report to the side. Liu Zongyun’s vital signs had stabilized; there were no signs of danger.

Xu Xingluo, unaware of the situation, clung to his arm and acted affectionately, “Daddy, what happened?”

Xu Guangyao pushed her away, fuming, “This is all your fine doing!”

Xu Guangyao had thought he could rest easy once the Liu Family gave up on treatment and Qiao Xi refused to save Liu Zongyun, with everything falling back into calm. He hadn’t expected his own daughter to stir up trouble.

She had come up with that idea!

And forced Qiao Xi to accept it!

Now that Liu Zongyun was out of the critical period, what if he woke up? Xu Guangyao suppressed the fear in his heart. A little girl like Qiao Xi couldn’t possibly awaken him.

“Daddy?”

Tears filled Xu Xingluo’s eyes as she called out with grievance.

She was the apple of her father’s eye; he’d never spoken to her in such a tone before.

Taking a deep breath, Xu Guangyao said, “Xingluo, don’t be reckless next time. You nearly got your second uncle killed this time; what if Qiao Xi decided not to treat him? He would have missed the best chance to be saved.”

“Daddy, I know I was wrong. But the outcome is good, everyone is happy,” Xu Xingluo said, her eyes crinkling with a simple, innocent smile.

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Happy my ass!

Xu Guangyao nearly spit out blood; he was the only one not pleased.

Controlling his anger, he went upstairs. Xu Xingluo lowered her head and glanced at her phone, noticing a new message alert.

After seeing the text message, she replied: Keep the other Naicai from Master Irina for me, I have a big plan for it.