Spoiled by the CEO after amnesia!-Chapter 1193 - 1171: Will the Huo Family Also Attend?
"Who told you to have a glass heart and still like watching tragedies? Serves you right." He chuckled, letting her hug his slim waist tightly.
"Husband, the female lead is so pitiful. Why can’t she just be with the male lead?" She cried even louder, her tears soaking through the collar of his shirt.
Realizing that she was genuinely upset, he restrained his mockery and no longer laughed at her: "Movies are fake, you little fool."
"No, I feel it’s very real. Perhaps somewhere in the world, such things really happened. The female lead is truly pitiful. To fulfill the happiness of the male lead, she would rather give up explaining and let the misunderstanding between them persist, watching him be with someone else..." She cried even more intensely, clutching his collar tightly.
"That’s foolish of her. Why not explain? There’s nothing in this world that can’t be explained." He has always been calm and clear-headed.
"No. There are things in this world that truly can’t be explained. If she explains, the male lead might abandon his power and be with her, and the story could have a perfect ending, but the female lead would live with guilt for a lifetime. That’s not what she wants." She choked up.
Feeling her sobs becoming more suppressed, as if truly moved by emotion, he lifted her face, only to see it tear-streaked like that of a little cat. He picked up the remote, intending to turn it off.
Of all the things to watch, why choose a tragedy?
She snatched the remote: "Just a little more, let me finish watching it."
Seeing her determination, he put the remote down.
She then wrapped her arms around his waist, burying her head in his chest, and continued watching.
By the time the movie ended, Qiao Yongyong’s eyes were swollen like goldfish eyes, with a thin line dividing her two puffy eyelids.
All night, he thought she cried for the movie, but in fact, she cried for herself.
She found herself ridiculous, only able to cry through a movie.
On her way back from the hospital, she was afraid she wouldn’t be able to hold back the tears upon seeing him at home, so she used the tragic movie as a way to vent.
This way, even if she cried heavily, it wouldn’t arouse his suspicion.
**
Several days later, it was the grand birthday celebration of the old commander of the Gan Family.
The Gan Family booked the Hebrew Hotel, sending invitations to friends from both domestic political and business circles, naturally including the Ning Family.
The night they received the invitation was after dinner.
After dinner, Qiao Yongyong went upstairs to write an article for the magazine she worked for.
Ning Xiaochuan and his son discussed attending the birthday banquet in a few days, then he glanced upstairs: "Yixiao, just you accompany me to the commander’s birthday banquet, considering your past with Gan Ying... bringing Yongyong might upset her when she sees Gan Ying, affecting your relationship."
Nie Yixiao replied calmly: "She already sees Gan Ying at the magazine internship every day by now, she’s used to it and wouldn’t be upset. Moreover, these days she seems a bit down due to many internship tasks, bringing her to meet people might cheer her up."
"Alright, then you talk to her about it."
Nie Yixiao got up and went upstairs, entering the room to find her on the lazy man sofa in the study, clutching the laptop, staring at the screen, lost in thought or something, not even noticing his presence.
This girl, she’s been like this for days, absent-minded and lacking her usual vitality.
His long arms circled over her head, closing the laptop: "It’s just an internship job. Is there really so much to do? If it’s too tiring, just quit. I’ll find you a more relaxed internship."
She was startled but only then realized he was there, placing the laptop aside, kneeling halfway on the sofa, and blooming into a smile: "Not tired... Oh, you’re up already?"
He gazed at her: "In a few days, attend the Gan Family birthday banquet with me and Dad, will you?"
Qiao Yongyong looked startled: "Attend the birthday banquet?"
Thinking she was reluctant, he said: "Yes, it’s for the old commander’s sixtieth birthday, and he’s invited many old friends from the country, including the whole Ning Family."
Her expression softened: "Alright, I’ll go with you and Dad." Given that the entire Ning Family was invited, it would seem too impolite for her, being the daughter-in-law, not to attend.
He was a little surprised, expecting her reluctance to be near Gan Ying, predicting she’d refuse and even prohibit his attendance, since last time when he went to a Gan Family dinner, she sulked for a week, refusing to return home.
Unexpectedly, she agreed so readily this time.
She has indeed become more understanding than before.
Yet this docility and gentleness, for some reason, seemed to carry a bit more of something that tugged at the heart.
He suddenly missed her previous little whims and caprices, and just as he was about to speak, she seemed to sense his doubts and took the initiative to change the subject: "Oh, the Huo Family was invited too, right?"
"Yes."
She forced a smile: "I told you, the Gan Family and the Huo Family have such a good relationship, they’ll definitely be there."
Seeing her mood brighten, he said nothing more, rubbing her head: "Yes, at that time, the Young Master Huo and his wife, Zaizai, Yiyi, and Zhuochen will all be there. You haven’t seen Zaizai for a long time, and you haven’t met Yiyi and Zhuochen, right? They’re the Apple Girl and Little Prince, Yiyi’s full name is Huo Yixuan, and Zhuochen’s is Huo Zhuochen, both are three years old this year."
Qiao Yongyong paused, her lips curling into a smile. Oh right, Young Master Huo’s treasured pair of twins, how quickly they’ve grown, and Zaizai is already in elementary school. However, that scene of children bringing joy to the family may never be hers in this lifetime.
***
Days quickly passed by.
The Gan Family reserved the entire banquet hall of the Hebrew Hotel, with the celebration scheduled for the evening.
By twilight, cars of distinguished guests gathered under the hotel steps, shimmering brightly against the neon lights and descending night sky.
Dressed and ready, Qiao Yongyong, along with Nie Yixiao and Ning Xiaochuan, got in the car, arriving on time under the escort of guards.
The banquet hall, filled with fragrance and elegance, was magnificent and splendid, hosting prominent figures from current domestic political and business circles.
As soon as the Ning Family arrived, the old commander, supported by Gan Ying and his daughter-in-law Shu Mei, personally came to greet them.
Gan Jinhong, because of his scandal with Ning Duoduo, still hasn’t been forgiven by the head of the family. With many attending the birthday banquet today, and the matter yet to blow over, the old commander didn’t want him disgracing the family and prohibited his attendance, leaving only his daughter and daughter-in-law in attendance.
Seeing Qiao Yongyong, Gan Ying’s expression subtly shifted.
Today, Qiao Yongyong wore a royal blue off-shoulder dress, highlighting her alabaster skin, her petite and graceful figure, her large, curled lashes restrained the usual vivacious charm, adding the gentle elegance befitting a noble lady of a prestigious family. Paired with the tall, handsome man beside her, they were a match made in heaven.
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That’s all for today’s four updates
