On the wedding day, she married her ex-boyfriend's brother while pregnant

Chapter 178 Tea Appreciation Skills

Even though Mr. Xing is quite old, he has held a high position for a long time and still has a strong aura. Just standing there, he attracts the attention of everyone present.

But the old man always liked to keep a low profile when he was outside. He turned around and signaled the bodyguard who followed him to step back. He did not look at outsiders the whole time, only at Huang Xiaoxiao, and a hint of tenderness flashed across his serious face.

"Xiaoxiao, you have time to accompany your colleagues to dinner, but you don't have time to have a meal with grandpa!"

Although he was speaking in a condescending manner, there was still a hint of doting in the words that the old man spoke.

Huang Xiaoxiao hurried over and helped the old man sit down, with a warm and sweet smile on her face.

"Grandpa Xing! You are wronging me. I wanted to accompany you on the weekend, but I heard from Aunt Song that you went for a physical examination recently. Grandpa's health is the most important. How dare I disturb you?"

Then Huang Xiaoxiao talked about Jiang Qianxun again: "Grandpa, I went to work recently! It just so happened that I met a new colleague, a good friend, so I asked her to go shopping and watch a movie together!"

Huang Xiaoxiao said, glanced at Jiang Qianxun, and quickly looked away: "Grandpa Xing, have you been sleeping well recently? The weather has turned cold recently, are your legs still cold at night?"

The old man smiled with satisfaction and said, "With Xiaoxiao's prescription, grandpa has been in good health recently. If you can come to the courtyard to accompany grandpa to cut flowers and plants and chat, grandpa will get better faster."

Even when the old man was speaking normally, his aged face was tense, and he looked intimidating without even getting angry.

But in front of Huang Xiaoxiao, he was just like an ordinary old man, and he even said a few more words: "Xiaoxiao seldom comes to the courtyard recently, is it because Mingyu has assigned too much work to you?"

Huang Xiaoxiao waved her hands repeatedly: "No, no. I'm a newcomer, and the workload is not big. It just takes some time to adapt to the environment. When I have arranged the work, I will go to the whole courtyard to accompany you when I am free. I hope you don't think I am annoying by then."

The old and the young started chatting in such a warm manner.

Huang Xiaoxiao was mainly worried about the old man's health. She asked the old man about everything from his legs, feet, sleep to appetite.

After hearing this, the old man became even more satisfied with Huang Xiaoxiao. In addition to inviting her to visit the whole courtyard, he also cared about her work and family!

The old man and the young man chatted for about five minutes without paying attention to the people around them...

It was not until Huang Xiaoxiao stood up to pour tea for the old man and saw Jiang Qianxun sitting there eating quietly that she suddenly reacted.

When handing the cup of water to the old man, Huang Xiaoxiao introduced it to him with a smile.

"By the way, Grandpa Xing, this is my new friend, Jiang Qianxun! She's amazing, a world-famous Chinese female designer. I love her so much, Qianxun...this is Grandpa Xing!"

As she spoke, Huang Xiaoxiao sat obediently beside Grandpa Xing, looking at Jiang Qianxun opposite her with eyes full of apology!

His eyes seemed to be saying: I'm sorry, I was so busy talking just now that I ignored you!

Meeting Huang Xiaoxiao's apologetic eyes, Jiang Qianxun gave her a reassuring smile, stood up politely, and slightly opened her red lips.

"punishment......"

"Okay! I know you are an architecture fanatic. You always try to get close to people in the same profession when you see them. It seems that if grandpa wants you to keep him company, I have to buy him some architecture books." Grandpa Xing smiled and looked at Huang Xiaoxiao.

The greeting was interrupted, and he didn't even have time to say the word "grandfather". No matter how stupid Jiang Qianxun was, he could see that the old man was obviously not prepared to meet him.

She was already accustomed to this kind of scene. In the first year after Shen Lan married into the Jiang family, in order to establish herself as a kind stepmother, she would take the initiative to introduce her to children of the same age from other families every time she took her to a banquet.

But without exception, every child disliked playing with her, saying that she was an annoying child with no conscience and no gratitude for her hard-working stepmother!

She was less than seven years old at that time. She would cry and feel sad when being excluded by other children. She ran back to ask Aunt Lan why other children hated her!

Aunt Lan cried and hugged her to comfort her, saying that she was a well-behaved child and should not trust others!

Later, at another banquet, when she saw Shen Lan holding Jiang Yinyin's hand and saying bad things about her to another noble lady and her child, she finally understood why she was so annoying.

From that day on, she suddenly learned to listen to other people's implicit meanings and knew how to deal with those who hated her.

At the moment, Mr. Xing had an inexplicable hostility towards her, but she didn't care. She just glanced at Mr. Xing neither humbly nor arrogantly!

Then he sat down calmly, picked up the chopsticks and picked up a piece of stewed bamboo shoots.

The dishes in this century-old restaurant are indeed good, no wonder the prices are so low and it still attracts so many customers.

Huang Xiaoxiao looked at the obviously wrong atmosphere in front of her. She turned her head to look at the straight and majestic old man.

He glanced at Jiang Qianxun who was eating calmly.

Finally, Huang Xiaoxiao lowered her voice and explained to the old man.

"Grandpa Xing, my friend just greeted you. Didn't you hear it?"

Old Master Xing raised his eyes calmly, glanced at Jiang Qianxun, and said, "The painting of a hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix on the screen is nice."

Huang Xiaoxiao: “…”

She glanced anxiously at Jiang Qianxun who was starting to drink freshly squeezed orange juice.

Huang Xiaoxiao continued, "Grandpa Xing, you were sitting next to me just now. Did you hear some rumors and have some misunderstandings about Qianxun? Those were all hearsay from my old classmates. Qianxun is not that kind of person."

Mr. Xing turned around and looked at her: "What's the name of your old classmate?"

Huang Xiaoxiao was stunned and replied, "Ji Qingqing."

"The Ji family is okay. They are not from a high-class family, but they are not competitive. Their descendants should be worthy of association." The old man said again.

But not a single word was related to Jiang Qianxun.

Huang Xiaoxiao saw this and looked a little anxious: "Grandpa Xing, I'm telling you about my friend Qianxun..."

"Okay." Old Master Xing raised his hand to interrupt Huang Xiaoxiao, and his aura obviously turned colder, as if the kindness just now was just an illusion.

The old man said, "Since you and your friend are having dinner, I won't disturb you for now. Remember to come to the courtyard next time you are free! I will ask Aunt Song to make you your favorite salt and pepper chicken wings!"

Huang Xiaoxiao immediately stood up and helped the old man up: "Okay. Grandpa Xing, then you should be careful."

Mr. Xing let her support him and walked two steps, then he walked back to the next seat with the help of his bodyguard.

Huang Xiaoxiao only breathed a sigh of relief when the old man sat back behind the screen not far away!

Huang Xiaoxiao sat back next to Jiang Qianxun, her face full of embarrassment!

"I'm sorry, I don't know what happened to Grandpa Xing. He might have misunderstood you because of Ji Qingqing."

After saying that, Huang Xiaoxiao picked up the chopsticks in frustration, lowered her head, and continued to apologize: "I'm sorry, in the final analysis, it's because of Qingqing and I that things turned out like this!"

Jiang Qianxun took a bite of the fresh green vegetables, tilted her head to glance at Huang Xiaoxiao who looked apologetic, but did not say anything to persuade her. She just lowered her head and continued to eat the vegetables in her mouth.

After finishing one dish, she picked up the water cup and took a sip: "It's okay, eat quickly, don't you have to go shopping later?"

Huang Xiaoxiao looked up and was a little surprised to see Jiang Qianxun still as calm as before, but quickly nodded awkwardly!

"Okay. Then let's finish eating and leave, so as to avoid..."

She glanced at the eyes around her, didn't say anything else, and reached out to pick up the chopsticks.

Jiang Qianxun picked up the second seasonal vegetable. She didn't care about the looks from all around her. She was more curious.

This was the first time that Old Man Xing met her today. He had been in a high position for many years and had a sharp eye!

Is it really because of what Ji Qingqing said that he hates himself so much?

She tilted her head slightly and glanced at the screen next to her from the corner of her eye. Her clear eyes gradually became deep!

On the other side of the screen.

The old man sat down with the help of his bodyguard. He reached out to pick up the teacup in front of him and wanted to drink tea, but found it was empty.

He handed the cup to his wife.

"Fill me up."

The old lady filled her last cup of tea, paused, and put the small teapot directly on the other end of the table!

Just put it far away and drink it by yourself!

The old man looked back and forth between the teapot and his unhappy wife's face twice, sighed, and put down the teacup.

Question: “Are you angry?”

The old lady leisurely sipped half a cup of tea, then raised her head and said with a smile: "No, look at me, the wrinkles on my face are so deep that they can kill the buzzing flies next to me!"

"...Then why don't you give me some tea? I made this tea myself."

"I know, but you made the tea yourself. Aren't you full enough after drinking it just now? Are you still drinking it?"

The old man was stunned for a moment, a little unhappy: "You are making innuendos, where is your demeanor and upbringing?"

The old lady looked at him and picked up a piece of red bean dessert with her chopsticks: "Why are you in such a hurry? You haven't eaten a single dessert since you entered the store. You've only been drinking tea. Is what I said true?"

The old man seemed to understand but not quite.

The old lady glanced at her husband with a smile, swallowed the snack in her mouth, and continued:

"But you, the girl from the Jiang family just asked you to take care of her. I saw her stand up through the screen! You interrupted her coldly. Old Xing, where are your manners and upbringing? You are becoming more and more like a child as you age. You have brought shame to our Xing family!"

After saying that, the old lady took the small teapot and poured a cup of tea for the old man.

Mr. Xing said nothing!

He picked up the teacup and took a few sips before explaining, "This Jiang family's child doesn't suit my taste!"

The old lady said calmly, "That's really unfortunate. This Jiang Qianxun is really to my liking. Your daughter-in-law invited her to our house before. I saw that she was polite and reliable, and her eyes were full of sincerity. Only a child like this can make me happy!"

The old lady added in her heart: I also want to introduce her to your precious grandson who has been single for 30 years. I like this couple! !

Old Master Xing was not convinced: "She is to your liking? You may have grown old and your eyesight is blurry, and you can't even see people clearly! What's so good about her? Didn't you hear someone scolding her just now? A fly won't bite an egg without cracks!"

The old lady put a piece of steamed water chestnut cake on his plate and said with disdain on her face: "You just believed what people said. Who is more blind?"

"......" The old man picked up the pastry and took a bite, his movements elegant: "Even if I was dazzled by accident, is it possible that everyone in the world is dazzled? I was the one who said the rumors about her as a junior."

The old lady raised her eyebrows: "Tell me more about it."

Old Master Xing leaned his head closer and said, "They say the Jiang family has bad traditions, her father cheated on her and had a mistress. She probably inherited her father's bad genes. She's trying to seduce Qin Chuan with her left hand, and my precious grandson with her right hand!"

"This kind of person is not pleasing to your eyes. I think your presbyopia needs treatment. I'll take you to the hospital after dinner!"

After saying that, the old man looked through the screen at Huang Xiaoxiao who was eating opposite him. "By the way, before we leave, I have to tell Xiaoxiao not to hang out with this Miss Jiang! Xiaoxiao is too innocent, and she may be taken advantage of someday!"

After hearing this, the old lady manually took back the second piece of cake she had just put into his bowl!

Although her face was still smiling, there was some displeasure in the old lady's eyes.

"Junior? Which junior? Tell me your name and I'll ask her in person."

The old man followed the cake that was taken away with his eyes: "How can you tell me the names of people in this kind of thing? Wouldn't that be betraying the young man? He will never tell me anything else in the future."

"Haha! I hate people like this the most, you don't even have the ability to explain things to me face to face. No wonder you were entangled by a vixen when you were young. I think you just like that."

After the old lady finished speaking, she saw him trying to take the snack she had just taken, so she immediately pressed it with her chopsticks and said, "This one is mine. If you like, take it yourself!"

As she spoke, the old lady pointed at the small steamer in the middle of the table with her chin.

The old man was helpless: "How old are you? Still digging up old grudges."

The old lady sneered: "Is this an old account? This is a matter of vision! Even though you drink a lot of tea and claim to be a first-class tea tasting skill, I think your tea tasting skills are terrible. Believe it or not, of the two girls next door, your Xiaoxiao is the one with the highest concentration of Dongting Biluochun!"

"And my little Xunxun is a pearl covered in dust. Look at her performance just now. She was slandered but remained calm. She didn't throw a tantrum when you ignored her. And look at your Xiaoxiao, who apologizes all the time and seems very polite, but in fact-"

What was the truth? The old lady didn’t say anything and continued drinking her tea!

As soon as she took a sip, she found that the tea on the cup was Biluochun. She immediately lost her appetite and turned to signal the servant who had followed her for many years.

"Give me a cup of chrysanthemum tea. It will clear my liver and improve my eyesight, and it will also help me get rid of my internal heat!"

The old man's dignified face showed displeasure: "What's wrong with Xiaoxiao? She is sensible, considerate, and virtuous! She is not suitable for Mingyu, so is the one with all the scandals flying around suitable?"

"Would you like to make a bet? If I win, you give me the emerald bracelet that's been passed down from your ancestors in your study." The old lady raised her eyebrows.

Old Master Xing frowned: "That was passed down to my grandson's wife. It was the second young lady of the Huang family's belongings!"

"Huang Xiaoxiao is not the real second daughter of the Huang family, she is just an adopted daughter."

"She is!"

The old lady shrugged, "Okay, as long as you like it. Oh, here comes the chrysanthemum tea, old man, do you want some? Forget it! Green tea is better for you!"

Old man: "..."

The two old men were discussing with each other. They were used to speaking in soft voices. In addition, there was a screen between them and there were other voices around. Jiang Qianxun sat closest to them, but she still couldn't hear clearly what they were saying.

She just felt that besides Old Man Xing, there seemed to be a familiar female voice next door.

But she could never remember where she had heard it.

Jiang Qianxun put down her chopsticks, and while stroking her increasingly round belly with satisfaction, she racked her brains, trying to figure out where she had heard that voice before.

At this time, Huang Xiaoxiao also put down her chopsticks.

"I'm done eating too, Chihiro. Wait here for me. I'll pay the bill and we'll go shopping together later."

Huang Xiaoxiao took a tissue, wiped her mouth, and looked at her with bright eyes.

"I'll go with you." Jiang Qianxun also stood up.

Huang Xiaoxiao pushed her back to the table again and again: "No, this store is so busy that you have to queue up to pay. You are pregnant, so just sit here. I will go alone and will be back soon."

"It's okay. I ate too much, so it's a good opportunity for me to walk around and help digest the food." Jiang Qianxun rejected her kindness and stood up and left his seat.

Before I could leave my seat, two figures suddenly rushed over!

To be precise, there were two figures, one was walking over, and the other was thrown over!

The person in front accidentally kicked a chair because she was wearing high heels, and fell forward, knocking over the large pot of boiled water on the table.

"Wow!"

The kettle of boiled water fell over and spilled all over the floor!

"careful!"

Huang Xiaoxiao reacted the fastest and pulled Jiang Qianxun back!

The boiling kettle was just a finger's distance away from splashing onto Jiang Qianxun's bulging pregnant belly!

"Chihiro! Are you okay?" Huang Xiaoxiao looked so scared that her chest heaved. Seeing that there were only a few drops of water on her lower abdomen, she made sure that she was not burned before turning around to question the person who bumped into her.

"What's wrong with you? You haven't walked long..." Before the word "eyes" came out, Huang Xiaoxiao frowned and froze: "It's you? Ji Qingqing? Why are you back?"

Huang Xiaoxiao paused when she saw who was coming!

Ji Qingqing was watching the show with her arms folded. Jiang Qianxun looked at the girl who had just bumped into him in confusion and walked to Ji Qingqing's side.

"and who are you!"

When Jiang Qianxun saw that this man almost hurt the child, she lowered her head and gently touched her pregnant belly with her hand. When she looked up, her eyes suddenly turned cold!