Qiao Xi sized up Meng Meimei with a smile before silently turning around to leave.
Everyone followed Qiao Xi and Gu Zheng as they left. The originally congested corridor immediately became much more spacious. Meng Meimeiâs entire body went limp as she slid along the wall to the ground.
She was trembling with remorse and anger.
Xu Anran!
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The variety show officially started filming, and no one caused any trouble, so the show proceeded smoothly. After filming, Qiao Xi directly entered the dressing room, changed her clothes, and went out. She saw Gu Zheng standing at the door, waiting for her.
âMrs. Gu, youâre really multi-talented. You could even walk so well on the runway.â Gu Zheng smiled devilishly and held her hand as they walked out the door. He said leisurely, âAnd youâre very beautiful too.â
Qiao Xi hesitated for a moment, but she couldnât help herself and ultimately still asked after getting into the car, âAm I really beautiful?â
âVery beautiful, more beautiful than anyone else. If you enter the modeling industry, Iâm afraid no other models will be able to make a living.â
As soon as Gu Zheng finished speaking, Qiao Xi was instantly speechless. She never realized that Gu Zheng was so mushy when he spoke sweet words.
The car suddenly jolted, and only then did Qiao Xi realize that this wasnât the way back home. She asked curiously, âWhere are you taking me?â
âNine Heavens Villa,â Gu Zheng said indifferently. âYour property.â
Qiao Xi thought for a moment before realizing that there was a villa among the assets her mother had left behind for her, but no one had gone there for a long time. The place must be a little old, so she didnât understand why Gu Zheng wanted to bring her there.
Gu Zheng said gently, âTo celebrate your birthday.â
âDidnât we celebrate it yesterday?â
He pondered for a moment. âOthers gave you birthday presents, but I havenât. Besides, someone you hate has come to our house. Letâs not go back for now.â
Song Shijing said unhurriedly, âYoung Madam, the president has ordered people to renovate the villa and build a hot spring area. Professionals have tested the place and there are no problems with the air and water quality.
âMore importantly, the president even remodeled the villaâs backyard into a yard that belongs solely to you. He named it Night Tide Yard. Youâll definitely like it.â
Qiao Xiâs interest was instantly piqued when she heard this. She never expected that Gu Zheng would prepare such a surprise birthday present behind her back.
However, Qiao Xi was very curious about who that annoying person in Longwan Residential was. Why did Gu Zheng not want her to see that person?
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At this moment, at Longwan Residential.
The butler looked at Xia Yunlou and Xu Anran. He said helplessly, âMadam Xu, Iâm really sorry. Our president and young madam have gone on a long trip. They wonât be back today. You can come back another day!â
Xia Yunlouâs face darkened. âCall her immediately and tell Qiao Xi that I want to see her!â
When the butler heard Xia Yunlou address the young madam so rudely, he instantly frowned. âMadam Xu, Iâm just a butler. I donât have the right to pry into their private matters, much less disturb the coupleâs lives. If you really have something urgent that requires you to meet them, why donât you call Young Madam directly?â
Xia Yunlou was so stunned that she could not speak. After calming down for a long time, she shouted angrily, âIâm her mother! How dare you talk to me like that?! If you anger me, Iâll make her chase you out of Longwan Residential!â
âI have no objections if President and Young Madam want to chase me away, but you donât seem to have the authority to do so. If thereâs nothing else, please leave!â
âYou⦠You let Qiao Xi out! Why is she avoiding me? Iâm here to apologize. Could it be that she wonât forgive her own mother for the rest of her life?â
The butler pursed his lips. âSo, youâre here to apologize, Madam Xu! I thought you were here to pick a fight! But no matter what youâre here for, the President and Young Madam are not here. If you still donât give up, donât blame us for being rude to you. Song Shiyu, come out now!â
As soon as he finished speaking, Song Shiyu ran out of the hall in a hurry and said with a fake smile, âEveryone, my brother has gone out with the president and the young madam. They really wonât be coming back tonight. Itâs not a good idea for you to block the Longwan Residential. If you continue to cause trouble here, Iâll have to call Mr. Xu and ask him to pick you up personally.â
Xia Yunlou was somewhat afraid.