Translator: Henyee TranslationsEditor: Henyee Translations
Qiao Xi was about to leave when Li Xingâer hurriedly advised, âThereâs one more thing. Donât call my brother âPresident Liâ when you see him. He doesnât like others calling him that. He keeps saying that it makes him sound like an old man. Youâre about the same age as me, so why donât you just call him
âBrother Liâ or âBrother? Donât be too formal.â
Qiao Xi nodded and went straight to the second floor. She had just reached the door when she bumped into a man who looked like an assistant.
The assistant was stunned for a moment and was slightly hesitant. â⦠Are you Miss Qiao Xi?â
Qiao Xi was also stunned for a moment. Li Xingâer had already told President Li that she would be coming over? He sent someone to pick her up?
As expected of a president, he was very efficient. She nodded. âI am.â
The assistantâs heart was filled with doubts. He did not understand why Qiao Xi would suddenly appear at the door when Madam Chu Lan had just instructed him to fetch Qiao Xi. After thinking about it, he figured that Madam Chu Lan had called Qiao Xi or sent her a message, so he did not ask further.
âWhat was even stranger was that Mr. Mysterious in the office wore a mask and looked like an emotionless machine. But it turned out that he was also interested in women?
The assistant looked at Qiao Xi. He had to admit that she was indeed very beautiful and had a cold aura.
He bent down and said respectfully, âMiss Qiao, Sir is already waiting inside. Please come in.â
Qiao Xi sighed. The Li familyâs assistants were really cultured. This man and Song Shiyu were both assistants. Why was the difference so huge?
However, President Liâs assistant called him âSir.â Indeed, he did not like others calling him âPresident Li.
The assistant brought Qiao Xi to the office and knocked on the door. âSir, Miss Qiao is here.â
The person in the room hummed. Qiao Xi suddenly felt that this voice was a little familiar.
The assistant bent down and reached out with a smile. âMiss Qiao, please go in.â
Qiao Xi thought in her heart that there was no need to be so polite, right? She was just helping Li Xingâer send a message. It was just a matter of relaying a message, so why did it seem like she was here for an inspection?
However, Qiao Xi did not think too much about it. She simply thought that the Li family was strict with their upbringing. The legendary President Li was good at managing people.
Qiao Xi was not in a rush to enter. She stood at the door and thought for a few seconds. Since she could not call him âPresident Li,â how should she call him? âMr. Liâ? Howevern/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
At this moment, her phone rang. It was a message from Li Xingâer: [Qiao Xi, you must remember not to call him âPresident Li. Just call him âBrotherâ. Otherwise, if heâs unhappy, heâll forcefully bring me back. I wonât be able to participate in the competition anymore. I beg you! Whether or not I can
participate will depend on you!]
Qiao Xi had a helpless expression.
She could feel that Li Xingâer really liked jewelry design. She was also a jewelry designer herself, so she could empathize with Li Xingâer.
Since she had already promised Li Xingâer, she would persuade President Li not to come fetch her back. She would just do as Li Xingâer said and call him âBrother:
A smile hung on the comers of Qiao Xiâs mouth. She took a deep breath, pushed the door open, and chuckled. âHello, Brother.â
Gu Zheng,
When Qiao Xi raised her eyes and saw the familiar face before her, she was instantly petrified.
Gu Zheng said, âBefore you entered, you didnât know that I was looking for you, right? Or do you just call out âBrotherâ whenever you see someone?â
Instantly, the atmosphere in the room changed. The smile on Qiao Xiâs face gradually vanished, and a terrified expression appeared on her face.
âWait, wasnât the person in the office supposed to be President Li? Why was it Gu Zheng?
Before she could figure it out, the man walked in front of her with his long legs and said in a hoarse voice, âMrs. Gu, I really want to know who youâre calling âBrotherâ.â
Qiao Xiâs heart trembled as she shuddered. If Gu Zheng knew that she called President Li âBrotherâ the first time she met him, would he directly kill Li Xingâerâs brother?
Qiao Xi hurriedly smiled. âIdiot! Of course, Iâm calling you âBrotherâ! Who else would I call that?!â
Gu Zhengâs eyes were deep as his deep voice echoed in her ears. âIs that so?â
Qiao Xiâs entire body trembled as she replied guiltily, âYes, thatâs right.â
Gu Zheng lowered his eyes and stared at her with burning eyes. âMrs. Gu, Iâm your husband. You can only call me âBrotherâ and not anyone else..â