CHAPTER 49: CHAPTER 49: VISITING THE ZHEN FAMILY

Xiao Li laughed for a while, then thought of something. She still hadn’t seen the photos of the uncle in a skirt. With so many people around, she had to hold back her curiosity. It’s better to look at those photos by herself and not let others see them...

After chatting with the others for a while, Qin’s mother finally smiled and said, "Everyone is tired today, let’s call it a night! We still have to visit your grandmother’s house tomorrow."

Xiao Li and He Jie both agreed and went to carry the children back to their rooms.

Qin Tan had drunk quite a bit today, so they didn’t go back home. After all, there were rooms for them in the old villa...

Xiao Li and He Jie took the children to their room first, while Qin Xiao and his brother were still sitting at the bar; they hadn’t finished their conversation...

"You made a move on Qin Jiantai today," Qin Tan said indifferently after taking a sip of whiskey.

Qin Xiao nodded, "I wasn’t interested in making a move, but those idiots insisted on causing trouble and made Nini unhappy, so I didn’t mind getting involved..."

Qin Tan chuckled softly at his words, "Do you think they would regret it if they found out?"

Qin Xiao shrugged, "Whether they regret it or not, what does it have to do with me?"

Qin Tan nodded...

Outsiders only knew that Qin Group was now in Qin Tan’s hands, but they didn’t know that the person they really shouldn’t mess with in the Qin Family was Qin Xiao.

Qin Xiao held the most dangerous things in the Qin Family in his hands.

Finishing his drink, Qin Xiao put down the glass and said, "Brother, take your time drinking, I’m heading upstairs first."

Qin Tan waved his hand, "Go on, go on!"

Without his sister-in-law, Ah Xiao just couldn’t sit still, hehe... utterly whipped by love.

Back then, Qin Tan had a relationship with He Jie as well, but their relationship was more like a gentle stream, lacking the intense, stimulating nature like the one between Qin Xiao and Xiao Li.

At least, Qin Tan wouldn’t trouble others just because He Jie was upset.

In the room, just as Xiao Li settled Mianmian, Qin Xiao came up.

Smelling the alcohol, Xiao Li smiled and took two steps back, "You stink, hurry and take a shower..."

During the time Qin Xiao and Xiao Li were together, he rarely drank. On the rare occasion he did, Xiao Li would tease him, how could he just let it slide...

He reached out and pulled her into his arms, following it with a kiss...

As their lips locked, Xiao Li heard Qin Xiao whispering, "If you think I stink, let’s stink together..."

Feeling his boozy kiss, Xiao Li didn’t dodge; instead, she cooperatively responded...

The duo fell victim to the dual influence of alcohol and passion, with predictable consequences.

The next day, when Xiao Li woke up, she regretted her initiative the night before. Madness could be deadly...

Knowing he had been too much last night, Qin Xiao sheepishly touched his nose and quickly carried Xiao Li to soak in the bath...

While Xiao Li was bathing, he took care of Mianmian, dressing her up and bringing her to the first floor for Qin’s mother to watch over...

Seeing Qin Xiao bringing Mianmian down early in the morning, Qin’s mother immediately knew what was going on and gladly took over.

Upstairs, after finishing her bath, Xiao Li came out to find only Qin Xiao in the room, "Where’s Mianmian?"

Qin Xiao smiled, "Mianmian woke up and was hungry, so I took her downstairs for breakfast. Mom is with her..."

Xiao Li nodded and went to get clothes to change into. While applying makeup at the dressing table, she frowned...

A hickey adorned her neck, neither high nor low, neither front nor back, impossible to hide with a collar or with her hair down...

Frustrated, Xiao Li fretted over how she could go out like that to the Zhen Family today!

Grabbing some foundation, Xiao Li attempted to cover it, but Qin Xiao had been too forceful last night, leaving the mark too dark to conceal...

Being summer, she couldn’t possibly wear a scarf out!

Annoyed, Xiao Li glared at Qin Xiao standing beside her. Knowing he was in trouble, Qin Xiao grinned and said, "We’re a couple, being affectionate is natural!

Rest assured, when they see it, they’ll just be happy for our strong relationship..."

Does being in love mean one has to flaunt hickeys everywhere?

She wasn’t thick-skinned enough for that; she’d be embarrassed, okay!

Ignoring Qin Xiao, Xiao Li picked out a scarf that matched her outfit and tied it around her neck.

Only then did she put her hair up, add earrings, finish her makeup, and head downstairs.

Seeing she was ready, Qin Xiao quickly freshened up and went downstairs as well.

After the family finished breakfast, they set off for the Zhen Family’s house.

The Zhen Family was hosting a banquet today as well. They had been away for a few years, and upon returning, it was only natural to host a gathering, inviting familiar families to celebrate and announce their return to society.

Truth be told, saying the Zhen Family returned wasn’t quite right; it was the main branch of the Zhen Family that returned. Previously, Madam Zhen and others went abroad to care for Old Madam Zhen, and even Mr. Zhen and Zhen Xunwen went abroad.

However, the Zhen Family’s other branches remained and had been doing well over the years, so the Zhen Family didn’t fade away from society due to the main branch’s absence...

Now that the main branch of the Zhen Family returned, their influence in society would only grow stronger.

For instance, upon returning, Mr. Zhen was appointed the Principal of Qingshan University, one of the country’s best and internationally top-ranked.

As they arrived early, there weren’t many guests at the Zhen Family’s house yet, and Qin’s mother went to chat with Old Madam Zhen.

Meanwhile, Xiao Li and He Jie sat chatting with Zhen Qing and Zhen Wen.

Neither Zhen Qing nor Zhen Wen were married, but both adored children; each of them cradled a child while playing...

Mianmian, still young, was content to be held for a while. Xiao Rock, however, being older, only tolerated being held briefly before squirming free, leaving Zhen Qing unsatisfied...

However, the Zhen sisters soon had no time for holding kids as guests started arriving one after another.

The number of guests at the Zhen Family’s today was fewer than at the Qin Family’s yesterday. The Qin Family had invited many business acquaintances and some relatives, naturally resulting in a larger turnout.

The Zhen Family, as notable figures in the Literary World, knew more literati. Today’s guest list mostly comprised such individuals, while some other friends were excluded for a later date.

Inviting people from different social circles together could create an awkward atmosphere.

Hence, the ladies who came today carried a distinctly different aura from those who visited the Qin Family yesterday, exuding an air of bookish elegance...

Among today’s visitors to the Zhen Family, one lady had attended the dinner at the Qin Family’s the previous day and came today as well; that lady was Wen Xin.

However, Wen Xin was visiting with her family, having returned to her parental home the day before. Her family received an invitation from the Zhen Family, so she tagged along.