Chapter 90 Tao Family Birthday Banquet (1)
Chapter 90 Tao Family Birthday Banquet (1)
Huo Yunting was clearly not satisfied with the fleeting kiss, and insisted on getting several more before finally letting him go, satisfied.
Afterwards, Huo Yunting strolled into the bathroom and washed his hands in front of the sink.
Xie Qing leaned against the bathroom door, a faint smile playing on his lips, and started joking around again.
"Tingting, the way you looked just now was a bit like a little kid begging for candy!"
Xie chuckled, his words full of sarcasm.
Huo Yunting calmly shook the water droplets off his hands and walked steadily to Xie Qing in a few steps.
His deep eyes were like a bottomless pool, or a huge whirlpool that could easily pull people in, making them fall into it at first glance.
He lowered his head slightly, and the tips of their noses almost touched, their warm breaths mingling.
"That's because it's too sweet."
The deep, gentle voice rang out, and Xie Qing was almost captivated again.
What a prodigy!!!
Xie Qing thought to himself, once Huo Yunting started flirting, it was absolutely irresistible; he simply couldn't resist.
The atmosphere between the two became increasingly ambiguous, and they were about to kiss again when Xie Qing caught a glimpse of the clock on the wall, snapped back to reality, and shoved Huo Yunting away.
Huo Yunting frowned slightly: "?"
Xie Qing explained, "We're running out of time. It'll take more than an hour to get to the Tao family's house. Let's change our clothes first."
He leaned in and gave the other person a light kiss on the lips, then tugged at Huo Yunting's sleeve, "Alright, we've kissed, go change your clothes."
Huo Yunting didn't move, his mind filled with the fact that Qingqing had pushed him away and even brushed him off.
Seeing that the young lady's face was getting increasingly gloomy, Xie Qing knew that she was overthinking things again.
This time, before the other party could even ask, Xie Qing said directly and skillfully, "I like you the most. I shouldn't have pushed you away just now. I was so wrong. Don't overthink it."
Huo Yunting's expression softened, but he still said, "Qingqing, you can't do that again next time."
Xie Qing nodded quickly and said with a smile, "Okay, okay, I promise I won't do that again."
The clothes for the two of them to attend the birthday banquet had been delivered long ago. After they changed their clothes, Huo Yunting was afraid that Xie Qing would be cold, so he took a thick coat and put it on Xie Qing.
Xie smiled and did not refuse.
The two got into the car, and it slowly started moving.
Xie Qing saw Yi Wu driving and politely greeted him, "Uncle Yi, Happy New Year!"
Yi Wu scratched his head and smiled sheepishly. "Young Master Xie, you too. And congratulations on your marriage to President Huo. I wanted to tell you this last time, but you slept the whole way."
"Thank you, Uncle Yi."
"Thank you."
Xie Qing and Huo Yunting spoke at the same time.
Yi Wu was flattered and couldn't help but exclaim: Huo has become much gentler after getting married.
Xie Qing, remembering the culprit who had caused his sleep deprivation, couldn't help but glare at Huo Yunting.
However, the next second, the partition in the middle of the car slowly rose up, separating the front and rear rows into two independent spaces.
Huo Yunting pulled Xie Qing onto his lap and said vehemently, "Qingqing, you seduced me."
"?"
Xie Qing was stunned. Had he seduced him? How come he didn't know?
"You were looking at me just now."
Xie Qing was speechless: Staring, that's staring!
But fearing that the young lady would sulk again, he nodded repeatedly, "Yes, I'm seducing you."
Huo Yunting's face showed an "I knew it" expression, and then he moved his face closer, which was full of implications.
Xie chuckled and indulgently kissed him on the cheek, finally unable to resist teasing him.
"Tingting, you're a kissing monster, aren't you?"
after awhile.
"Ah."
Wow, that's rare, you actually admitted it.
After Huo Yunting finished speaking, he buried his head in Xie Qing's neck. His warm breath repeatedly touched the delicate skin of Xie Qing's neck, and he would occasionally brush against it.
Xie Qing: Who understands? Huo Yunting really looks like a big, affectionate puppy!
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Night quietly falls, the city lights come on, and the entire city is gradually enveloped in darkness.
Inside the extremely spacious hall of the Tao family's villa, however, the scene was brightly lit and bustling with activity.
Above the dome of the hall, a dazzling crystal chandelier, like the most brilliant star in the night sky, casts down a soft and bright light.
These lights illuminated the entire hall, making it resplendent in gold and exuding luxury and grandeur.
Without exception, all the guests who attended this birthday banquet were either wealthy or influential.
Many business tycoons and rising political stars were seen drinking and chatting with those around them.
What appeared to be a simple banquet to celebrate the birthday of the Tao family patriarch was actually a large-scale business negotiation meeting.
Beneath the seemingly relaxed and pleasant social occasion, undercurrents are swirling, and everyone harbors their own thoughts and purposes.
"Hey, did you hear? The Huo family's son got married."
Several young men sat on the sofa chatting about gossip.
One of them picked up a glass of red wine, drank it all in one gulp, and said, "This has already caused a stir online, do you still need to hear about it? Your information is way outdated."
"Tsk, I wonder what his wife looks like. She must be quite a sight, maybe even more..."
The people around him quickly covered his mouth, saying, "Are you crazy? Do you want to die by saying such things?"
The young man who had been drinking seemed emboldened by the alcohol, and continued, "What are you afraid of? Huo Yunting never attends these kinds of banquets. He won't come. What's wrong with me saying something? You guys are just too cowardly..."
The two people next to him exchanged a glance and suddenly decided they didn't want to bother with him anymore.
Although the Huo family member doesn't usually attend banquets, what if he suddenly gets interested and comes this time?
The two quietly distanced themselves from the boastful young man and returned to their parents, who were discussing business.
The drunken young master, Wu Zhi, felt nauseous and stumbled as he ran to find a toilet, only to end up in the backyard of the villa.
On the other side, at the entrance of the Tao family home, Tao Ying, as the eldest daughter of the family, stood hand in hand with her husband Peng Yu at the door, shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries with the distinguished guests who entered.
Although she is over forty, her charm remains undiminished, which only makes her husband seem more mediocre.
"Hahaha... Mr. Tao, it's been a long time."
A Mediterranean-looking CEO saw Tao Ying, went up and shook her hand.
"Long time no see, Mr. Zhang, please come in."
"Then I would rather obey your orders than be respectful."
After Mr. Zhang went in, Tao Tao, who was standing to the side pretending to be a turtle, stretched out his neck again.
He observed the crowds coming and going, but couldn't see the person he wanted to see, and couldn't help but feel discouraged.
Tao Ying gently patted Tao Tao's round head and spoke softly.
"Xiao Bao, didn't your fourth sister tell you that Xie Qing would be coming? It's too cold outside, let's go inside and wait, okay?"
Tao Tao gently shook her head, then sniffed her already red nose, her tone stubborn, "Big sister, I'm fine, I'll wait here."
No one knows what kind of excitement and exhilaration surged within him when he saw that familiar signature.
That's his brother Qing!
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