Huo Zilan arrived at his parents house after about thirty minutes drive from the company.
"Young Master, you're welcome", the butler smiled and warmly welcomed him.
Huo Zilan nodded slightly and headed inside.
"Brother you're here", Huo Zie was glad to see her elder brother and rushed into his arms.
Huo Zilan smiled, he loved and pampered his sister since childhood.
"You look so beautiful!", Huo Zilan praised her when he noticed how beautifully she had dressed up.
"Of course, after all I take after our parents!", Huo Zie smiled proudly.
"Where's mom and dad?", Huo Zilan looked around and noticed that his parents were not around.
"They're in their room dressing up. Brother, is Ninth uncle also going to be there?", Huo Zie grabbed her brother's hand excitedly. She had always admired Huo Xinhan a lot and bragged about him to her friends.
"I'm not certain but probably not. It's been a long time since he came for a family dinner", Huo Zilan sighed helplessly when he noticed his sister's disappointment.
"I'm going to my room to change, you can go ahead with mom and dad. I'll have to go pick up your sister in law", Huo Zilan turned around and headed upstairs to his room.
Huo Zie obediently nodded and headed to the kitchen to grab a glass of milk.
Huo Zilan washed up and changed into a limited edition brown suit matching with a pair of leather shoes before heading downstairs.
Huo Zilan was indeed a man of good looks and always managed to catch the attention of ladies.
"Brother looks so handsome tonight!", Huo Zie immediately praised him when she noticed him.
Huo Zilan's parents heard the commotion and looked upstairs. They saw their son elegantly descending the stairs looking handsome and noble and they could not help but smile.
"Isn't our son handsome?", Lu Xizhao turned to her husband with a smile.
"After all he takes after his mother", Huo Tianlin replied to her softly, his eyes filled with extreme love for his wife.
Lu Xizhao immediately blushed and softly hit her husband's hand.
"Mom, dad", Huo Zilan politely greeted his parents.
His parents nodded and they chatted for a while.
"Zilan, are you really going to bring the other girl to the family dinner?", Lu Xizhao asked once more. She had met Qin Mei a few times and had taken great liking to her.
She did not understand why her son would let go of such a precious gem.
"Mom, MingMing is pregnant with your grandchild. I hope you treat her nicely at the family dinner.", Huo Zilan reminded his mother helplessly.
"But...", Lu Xizhao wanted to say something else but was interrupted by her husband.
"Darling, it does not matter whoever your son chooses. All that matters is that they like each other, okay?", Said Huo Tianlin. He was also quite fond of Qin Mei but he would always respect his son's decision.
"Mom, dad is right. I'm friends with MingMing and she's a really good person. You will definitely like her when you meet her", said Huo Zie.
Lu Xizhao sighed and did not say anything again after all everyone was supporting the other girl.
The three got into a car whiles Huo Zilan took his own car back to the Qin mansion.
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Qin Mei and Huo Xinhan arrived at an expensive five star restaurant.
"You want us to eat here? Did you already make a reservation", Qin Mei was stunned when she realized where they were. After all, she had been here once with Huo Zilan and they had to make a reservation a few months before.
"There's no need for that, I own the restaurant", Huo Xinhan replied as he helped her unbuckle her seat belt.
Qin Mei did not even realize that she had already gotten used to it.
The two alighted and headed into the restaurant in masks.
"Young Master, Young Madam...", The manager warmly welcomed them and could not help but scrutinize the young lady standing beside the big boss.
He had been shocked when he received the news that the big boss was coming over but then more shocked when he found out that the big boss was coming with his wife.
If the big boss was married then why did the whole world not know? Had he just discovered a big secret?
The manager led them to the most expensive and spacious private room and then handed them the menu.
"Choose whatever you want to eat", Huo Xinhan handed her the menu.
The manager was shocked once more when he heard the boss speaking to the unknown wife in such a soft voice. Was he dreaming? He wished he could tear off the mask and see the face of the unknown wife.
Qin Mei nodded and glanced through before choosing a few dishes. She chose porridge, chicken wings, fried beef, pork ribs, dumplings and fried steak.
Huo Xinhan was not really hungry and simply chose some rice and vegetables.
The manager took the menu, bowed in hundred and eighty degrees style before walking out.
A few seconds later, the manager brought in some coffee and freshly brewed fruit juice.
Huo Xinhan handed the fruit juice to Qin Mei and took the coffee for himself.
Qin Mei was stunned, this man was so caring that she was afraid she was going to get used to it soon. She did not even know when he had ordered for this.
"Thanks", Qin Mei said and was about to take off her mask when Huo Xinhan stopped her.
"What are you still standing there for?", Huo Xinhan coldly glanced at the manager who was so eager for gossip.
The manager blushed with embarrassment and immediately fled away after apologizing.
Qin Mei took off her mask and took a sip of the fruit juice.
"It's so nice, what flavor is this?", Qin Mei asked Huo Xinhan curiously as her lips curled up into a sweet and mesmerizing smile.
"Probably mixed fruits, do you like it so much?", Huo Xinhan chuckled, pleased to have made her happy.
"Hmm I love it, I've never drank anything natural that's so sweet", Qin Mei replied and took another sip.
Huo Xinhan took note of what she said in his mind.
Qin Mei took out her phone and checked the time, it was already evening.
"Aren't you going to be late for the family dinner? It's past five pm already", Qin Mei softly reminded him.
"No need to rush, I will not be late", Huo Xinhan assured.
Qin Mei nodded in response and continued sipping the sweet fruit juice.
When she heard a knock, she quickly put on her mask before the manager was ordered to come in.
The manager quickly served the meals and fled away, not wanting to anger the big boss.
"Let's eat", Huo Xinhan smiled at Qin Mei and handed her the cutlery.
The two ate elegantly and quietly without any disturbances.
After she was done eating, Qin Mei felt so bloated and leaned against the chair feeling heavy.
She was so relaxed and let out a slightly loud burp.
Realizing what she had done, Qin Mei gasped and immediately glanced at Huo Xinhan wanting to see his reaction or expression.
Unexpectedly, he had a charming smile on and leaned closer to the table, "Cute", he chuckled.
Qin Mei's face immediately turned red from the compliment. She had just burped and anyone else might have been disgusted but this man said she was cute!
Huo Xinhan rung the bell and the manager together with a few waitresses came in to clear the table.
After sitting down for a while, Qin Mei gained some strength.
"Let's go home", Huo Xinhan stood up and grabbed his suit which was hanging on the chair.
Qin Mei immediately stood up and followed behind him quietly.
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