Chapter 8: Beautiful Sister

What about the man I just spoke to? He also looks quite handsome! The two of them standing there truly exude remarkable charm

Sanbao was still at the dining table, chattering away with Brother He, saying, "The enchantress..."

After a moment of reflection, I felt hesitant to tell her that the designers of this auditorium were all professors from the architecture school who had taught her in the past. The architecture industry is quite small, and I was surprised that she could utter such disrespectful words without fearing that those old professors would unite to oppose her.

It seems that there are new employees joining, while the other few are engaged in "popular science".

Xiao Ziyuan finished the phone call while listening to gossip. After hanging up, he turned and went downstairs, walked down the corridor to the office at the end, pushed the door open, and asked the person inside directly, "Are you coming to my house for dinner tonight?"

Ji Sixuan turned her head and smiled triumphantly at Sanbao and He Ge, as if to say, this kid isn't as terrifying as you both claimed.

Suiyi watched as Ji Sixuan walked faster and faster, not having had the chance to tell her that the auditorium had been renovated two years ago. The direction she was heading was towards the back door of the auditorium, which would only get her to the auditorium faster than going through the front door

Xiao Ziyuan had just entered the house when he heard laughter coming from the kitchen. He embraced his son, who was playing with toys in the living room, changed his clothes, and then slipped into the kitchen. He untied the apron from Sui Yi and pushed her out of the kitchen, saying, "You are in a critical period now and cannot be exposed to the fumes. I will take care of it."

Qiao Yu, filled with confusion, asked, "Is today a special day?"

Ji Sixuan appeared indifferent, her lips curling into a beautiful arc as she lazily lifted her eyelids. "What are you looking at me for? Oh, it's just some old, trivial matters that I've long forgotten. Back then, I was too immature. In fact, Senior Brother Qiao has done nothing wrong to me; it was I who was overly sentimental. I've already come to terms with it. Men, after all, are just bedding materials."

The back door of the auditorium faces directly towards the side of the podium. Due to the angle, the individuals on the podium cannot see this side, while those here can see the profile of the people on the stage

The sunlight was too glaring, reflecting off the glass and creating a blur. In fact, Ji Sixuan could not see the man's face clearly at all, yet it hurt her eyes.

Although Ji Sixuan was stunning wherever she went during her school days, she still carried a certain innocence. The enchanting woman of today, in both appearance and demeanor, can no longer be described merely as breathtaking; she also exudes a subtle yet compelling aura.

The three enchanting women, He Ge, all looked at Sui Yi with curiosity, causing Sui Yi's face to flush slightly as he cleared his throat

San Bao was about to imitate and pat Xiao Ziyuan on the shoulder, but halfway through, he weakly withdrew his hand, saying, "Xiao Shixiong, well done!"

Ji Sixuan was taken aback, and only then did she remember that Sui Yi had video-called her a few times. She smiled slightly, appearing bright and approachable, "Be good, you should call me beautiful sister!"

There is a bit

He Ge had also drunk too much, and irritably pushed her away, saying, "I am not a demoness!"

Go to your house for a meal

Where are you going

Her appearance was already stunning, and after drinking, there was a hint of a languid spring hue in her brows and eyes. The corners of her lips curved slightly, evoking a casual smile. When one turned back inadvertently, it felt as if she was radiant and extraordinary under the dim light, causing even women to unconsciously feel their hearts race.

The phone was quickly answered, and Xiao Ziyuan looked at the person who was picking meat with chopsticks, then confirmed once again with the person on the other end of the line, "Are you... sure you are not coming?"

Unconsciously recalling the past, I embraced Ji Sixuan's shoulder, yet I thoughtfully refrained from saying a word

Ji Sixuan's earlier words, half in jest and half in a light sigh, were difficult to discern between truth and falsehood, leaving Sui Yi with the impression that her smile concealed a sense of loneliness, making even her figure appear particularly solitary

Ji Sixuan's tone was lively and cheerful, yet exceptionally verbose. Sui Yi did not expose her, quietly listening to her lengthy explanation before asking, "So... should we go take a look?"

Over the past two years, Sanbao He Ge has watched him grow up, unaware of how many losses he has suffered because of him. Not daring to step forward, he instead incited the uninformed Ji Sixuan to confront him.

Xiao Ziyuan waited until he finished the phone call before asking again, "Are you coming to my house for dinner tonight?"

Ji Sixuan held her forehead in speechlessness

Later, after Xiao Ziyuan drove away the three drunk men, as soon as he entered the door, Sui Yi asked, "Why didn't you speak directly to Senior Brother Qiao?"

Ji Sixuan had long left the table, holding a cup of tea and leaning against the kitchen door, quietly watching the two people inside wash the dishes. Xiao Ziyuan handed the clean dishes to Sui Yi, who took them, dried them, and placed them in the cupboard, not saying a word throughout the process. There was even no physical contact, yet it inexplicably conveyed a sense of intimacy and understanding.

Xiao Ziyuan decisively hung up the phone, "Alright"

Little Yun, upon turning her head, heard Su Yi being introduced in a serious manner, "Pretty sister, this is my mom, you should call her Auntie"

Ji Sixuan quickly glanced inside. Through the thick glass, she could not hear what the man with a slightly curved smile had said, but the crowd below erupted in laughter. Upon hearing Sui Yi approach, she turned her head with a look of disdain and remarked, "Who designed this auditorium? It is utterly tasteless"

Fearing that this "beautiful sister" would explode on the spot if she continued, she urged, "You all go ahead!"

Xiaoyun woke up, thought for a moment, and obediently called out, "Beautiful sister"

Xiao Ziyuan leisurely changed his shoes and sat on the sofa before slowly speaking, "When I was pursuing you back then, he mocked me."

Xiao Ziyuan glanced at her, then lightly coughed, not daring to bring up the past again

Ah, please don't look at me like that, my little heart can't take it!" Sanbao clutched his chest and fell to the ground

Qiao Yu smiled and said, "Let's do it another day. I need to go see my brother tonight"

Ji Sixuan turned and walked in the opposite direction, "What is there to see? It's not like we haven't seen it before. Senior Brother Qiao, don't you recognize it? Let's go!"

The four of them laughed and joked for quite a while, while Xiao Ziyuan quietly took his phone to the balcony to make a call

He Ge bit down on a handkerchief, covering his wallet in the corner, and shouted to the sky, "My wallet! Why do I feel like you are going to lose another round? When will I ever be able to recover the money I have spent over the years?"

The two girls looked excited, "Yes, yes, yes! This is the name! Are we going together with the teacher and this... beautiful sister?"

Ji Sixuan held up her cup and took a sip of water, then chuckled softly, "It's nothing, I just suddenly feel... so envious."

Ji Sixuan patted Sui Yi's shoulder and said, "Madam Xiao, there is a bright future ahead!"

Sui Yi first fell silent, then asked with some confusion, "When did you ever pursue me?"

Xiao Ziyuan did not say much, nodded slightly, and turned to leave

This level of cunning is simply a replica of Xiao Ziyuan.

That is Minister Xiao. Speaking of Minister Xiao, he is quite handsome. If we only consider looks, the two are equally matched. However, Minister Xiao is slightly colder, unlike Minister Qiao, who makes people feel as if they are in a warm spring breeze. Moreover, Minister Xiao is already married, so no one dares to make a move.

Qiao Yu on the other end of the phone chuckled softly, "I really can't make it this time, let's go next time."

The three treasures behind had long since gone mad with laughter, while Sui Yi turned his head to the side, showing consideration for Ji Sixuan by not laughing out loud

Once the two girls had walked far away, Sui Yi turned to Ji Sixuan with a gaze that was both exploratory and scrutinizing.

Xiao Ziyuan had just finished washing the dishes, wiped his hands, and picked up the little one who was dozing off while hugging Suiyi's leg. "Mommy needs to talk to the beautiful sister, come on, Daddy will take you to sleep"

Xiao Ziyuan raised an eyebrow, and just as the words were about to leave his lips, he swallowed them back. "It's nothing. Aren't you going back to your alma mater today for an interview? I ran into Sui Yi, who mentioned that it had been a long time since you last met, and asked me to invite you to dinner."

Sanbao, however, did not take it to heart and continued to approach, "Enchantress..."

Later, during dinner, Sanbao drank too much and sat closely with the enchantress, saying, "Enchantress, you have no idea how shocked I was the first time I saw you when we enrolled. I was astounded by your beauty, how could a girl be so stunning, especially when you smile? What was that phrase again? Right! You exude an otherworldly charm! I always suspected you were a fox spirit taking human form to repay a kindness!"

When Xiao Ziyuan received a call from his wife, he was standing at the door of the tea room listening to gossip. He was merely passing by, but after hearing a few words, he stopped in his tracks.

Xiao Ziyuan and Sui Yi's son, Xiao Yunxing, is two years old this year. His name was given by the elder of the Xiao family, meaning 'watching the clouds rise, uniquely awake in the world.' He has a temperament similar to that of Xiao Ziyuan, and even at a young age, he possesses an air of elegance and nobility. Although he is beautifully crafted like jade, he inspires a sense of caution in those who might wish to play with him.

Qiao Yu was on the phone by the window when he was startled by a sound. He turned around and looked at Xiao Ziyuan with a puzzled expression.

This Minister Qiao appears to be quite low-key. The person's expression is polite and tactful

As they were speaking, Xiao Yun unexpectedly rolled out from some corner, ran over and hugged Sui Yi's leg, rubbing his eyes with his chubby little arms raised, looking confused, "Mom, I'm sleepy"

Ji Sixuan was still somewhat awake, smiling as she glanced at her with a charming laziness, "Are you a white fox? If you are not a white fox, I won't acknowledge you."

As Ji Sixuan approached, Xiaoyun lifted her head from a pile of toys, her big eyes sparkling as she spoke, "I recognize you, you are the beautiful lady in the square box"

It is he, I have heard that the heir of the Qiao family has always been the eldest son, Qiao Ye. I do not know why it has suddenly changed to this second young master. Minister Qiao was not involved in this circle before, but he suddenly emerged a few years ago, truly rising rapidly. It is indeed strange to mention, in wealthy families, is it not the case that they usually engage in internal strife? Yet, it seems that the eldest son of the Qiao family has been paving the way for his younger brother all along, single-handedly pushing him to a high position

Do not underestimate him. He has spent time in the den of tigers and wolves in the south, which is not particularly rare. What is remarkable is that he returned unchanged, still as warm and refined as before, showing no trace of ruthlessness or hostility. He even managed to bring those old fellows under control. Who else possesses such skills? It was a protracted battle, with each probing and provocation being diffused by his seemingly gentle and harmless ace smile. Since his return, no one has dared to underestimate this second young master of the Qiao family, who took a detour in life.

The three individuals then shouted in unison, "Oh, it has appeared again."

Someone chuckled twice, "Does it seem like I am harmless and easy to talk to?"

The four individuals were driven out of the kitchen by Xiao Ziyuan, and then they went to the living room to converse

Is that the legendary Minister Qiao? The second young master of the Qiao family? He looks so handsome! His smile is so gentle!

Whenever I reminisce, I always feel that the return of Her Majesty the Queen will stir something up. She quickly regained her composure and smiled as she asked, "What are you looking at?"

Isn't it that we are not going?

Xiao Ziyuan and Qiao Yu have known each other since childhood, and they were roommates in university, which has already established a unique bond between them. Now, they are working in the same building, indicating a profound connection.