Billionaire's Gold Digger - Chapter 149
Mini Theater – New Year’s Day, “Demon-Revealing Mirror” Mixed Doubles
On New Year’s Day, a subtle atmosphere lingered at the entrance of the Qu Family villa.
Qu Xiaoxiao lounged lazily against her Porsche, watching coldly as her mother forced a smile while directing the servants to load New Year’s goods into Father Qu’s Mercedes trunk–
Those were to be taken back to the old home for the elderly lady.
Mother Qu’s face was full of grievance, yet she insisted on putting on a magnanimous front, saying to Father Qu,
“The old lady doesn’t like me, but as her daughter-in-law, I can’t be unreasonable. Take everything with you, I picked out only the best.”
Father Qu looked a bit embarrassed, patting her hand,
“You’ve suffered these years.”
Mother Qu glanced at her daughter not far away, lowered her voice,
“My suffering is nothing. But Xiaoxiao is still your Qu Family’s blood, even if she’s a daughter. Every year, it’s just the two of us, mother and daughter, quietly guarding this big house…”
Her eyes reddened slightly, “Later, talk to your daughter properly.”
Father Qu nodded repeatedly, “Alright, alright, I know.”
As if trying to escape the awkwardness, he quickly changed the subject,
“I heard you and Xiaoxiao are going abroad these days to have fun and relax. We’ll be back in a couple of days.”
Mother Qu nodded lightly.
Only then did Father Qu walk over to Qu Xiaoxiao, forcing a benevolent smile,
“Xiaoxiao, go out and have fun with your mom. Buy whatever you like, Dad will pay!”
Qu Xiaoxiao didn’t even bother to lift her eyelids, just rolled her eyes,
“I can earn my own money. Dad, if you’re really generous, why not just give me the company?”
Father Qu’s face stiffened, deliberately putting on a stern look, trying to brush off her words as a joke,
“You child, always talking nonsense!”
Just then, a black Bentley smoothly pulled up at the Qu Family’s gate.
The car door opened, and Zhao Ziqian stepped out in a perfectly tailored black coat, exuding an extraordinary aura.
The moment Qu Xiaoxiao saw him, her eyes lit up instantly. Like a cheerful little bird, she hopped over and clung to him like a sloth,
“Zhao Ziqian! Why are you here?!”
Zhao Ziqian caught her steadily, but his gaze passed over her head, politely looking at the stunned Father Qu, and whispered in her ear,
“Be good, get down. Your parents are watching.”
“Oh~”
Qu Xiaoxiao, for once, obediently responded and jumped down from him.
Zhao Ziqian straightened his lapels, stepped forward, and with a proper smile said to Father Qu,
“Uncle, Happy New Year. On this first day of the year, are you… heading out?”
Qu Xiaoxiao immediately chimed in with a sarcastic tone,
“Yeah, it’s always like this every year–taking his precious son back home to pay respects to my grandma!”
Upon hearing this, Zhao Ziqian instantly put on a troubled look, frowning slightly,
“Oh dear, looks like I really came at the wrong time. I was hoping to pay my respects to you both for the New Year, to officially visit. This really is…”
Taiwei Group was so famous, Father Qu never dreamed Zhao Ziqian would show up at his door, holding his daughter’s hand.
If he could get in with Taiwei Group, who would dare call the Qu Family nouveau riche?
A group, that’s a group!
Father Qu cautiously confirmed, “You and Xiaoxiao are…?”
Zhao Ziqian took Qu Xiaoxiao’s hand and said solemnly,
“Uncle, let me formally introduce myself. I’m Zhao Ziqian from Taiwei Group, Xiaoxiao’s boyfriend.”
He smiled apologetically, “I came especially to visit today, but it seems… the timing isn’t great.”
He turned to Qu Xiaoxiao and deliberately asked,
“Are you going back with them too?”
Qu Xiaoxiao naturally caught his meaning, snorted, and raised her voice,
“How could I? There’s a ‘throne’ to inherit in my family, gotta take the son back! My mom and I, well, we’ll just stay in the ‘cold palace’ and look after the house!”
Father Qu’s face instantly turned extremely ugly, scolding,
“Xiaoxiao!”
Zhao Ziqian nodded knowingly, still wearing an impeccable polite smile, but every word hit home,
“So that’s how it is. Then Uncle, you take your son. I’ll just take Xiaoxiao and Auntie to my home for New Year’s.”
He turned to Mother Qu, whose eyes were already shining, and said warmly and courteously, “Auntie, would you honor us? I’ve long heard from Xiaoxiao that you’re an outstanding businesswoman, building everything from scratch with Uncle. Coincidentally, several familiar board members are at my place today, I can introduce you and Xiaoxiao.”
Mother Qu immediately straightened her back, her face beaming with pride, replying repeatedly,
“I’d love to! I’d love to! Of course I’d love to!”
She’d never felt so proud in the Qu Family in her life!
Zhao Ziqian smiled with satisfaction, signaling the driver to unload the lavish New Year’s gifts from the Bentley’s trunk, while saying to Father Qu,
“Then Uncle, we won’t disturb you any further.”
Seeing this display, Father Qu’s heart instantly tipped the scales, his attitude making a 180-degree turn. He hurriedly stepped forward to stop them,
“Oh! What are you saying! Mr. Zhao… Ziqian, it’s your first official visit, how can you just leave? Please, come in, come in!”
He immediately turned to Qu Lianjie, who was still stunned nearby,
“Call your grandma, tell her we have distinguished guests here, we’ll go back in a couple of days!”
Qu Lianjie stood by the car, dumbfounded, “Dad? Grandma’s waiting for her eldest grandson to pay respects for New Year’s!”
Father Qu ignored him, enthusiastically pulling Zhao Ziqian toward the house, whispering to Mother Qu,
“Our daughter is amazing! This is Taiwei’s Zhao Ziqian, way better than that Dr. Zhao before!”
Mother Qu snorted coldly, held her head high, and walked past Father Qu without even a glance.
Zhao Ziqian lowered his voice and asked Qu Xiaoxiao, “What New Year’s gift do you want?”
Qu Xiaoxiao blinked her big eyes, mischievously,
“I want my dad’s company!”
Zhao Ziqian’s lips curled into a wicked smile, “Within this year!”
He added with a smile, “There’s a condition.”
“What condition?” Qu Xiaoxiao was curious.
“Come home with me tomorrow, and use your special skill.”
“What special skill?”
Qu Xiaoxiao was shocked, “I have a special skill at your place?”
Zhao Ziqian smiled mysteriously, “Dealing with eccentric relatives!”
Qu Xiaoxiao snorted, “That’s my specialty, I’m on it!”
