Chapter Fifty-Three: Old Grudges and New Enmities

  When Xia Xian went out, she specially touched up her makeup. In fact, her eyes were no longer so swollen, but yesterday's commotion made Xia Xian not want to become the focus of attention. Before the interviewee appeared, she was already surrounded by a group of gossip reporters.

  The magazine company had rented a presidential suite at the Emperor Hotel for years as a base for interviewing celebrities, and Xia Xian and photographer Lao Ma were interviewing Lu Lingfeng there tonight. Actually, interviews are usually arranged during the day, but Lu Lingfeng was busy during the day and didn't want to disappoint his sister, so it had to be arranged at night.

  "Little Horse Brother, you have something on your mind today?" Old Horse drove the car carrying Xia Xuan to their destination.

  "You've already figured it out." Old Ma chuckled and patiently explained, "Today is my son's sixth birthday, and he repeatedly told me to come home early. I didn't know how to bring up the matter with you!"

  "There's no need to consider it anymore, just say it directly, wait a bit and you can take a few photos and leave, I'll handle the rest." Xia Xian said with a faint smile.

  "Xuanxuan, thank you so much!" Old Ma was truly grateful.

  The Emperor Hotel is indeed the most famous luxury hotel in this city, with all services readily available. Lao Ma is an old employee who often comes and goes here, and the waiters are very familiar with him, greeting him warmly.

  Xia Xuan had just entered the hall when he saw Mo Xiao sitting on one side, quietly reading a book as if no one was around. This girl always forgot everything else when she read books.

  "Xiao Xiao, what are you doing here?" Xia Xuan walked over with a gentle swaying motion and stood in front of Mo Xiao Xiao, asking with a puzzled expression.

  "Strings? Oh my god! The makeup you've put on, I reckon even your own mother wouldn't recognize you! It's abstract expressionism!" Mo Xuanxuan was taken aback by the person in front of her who had been painted with a variety of colors like a Hichcock-style character, and then she pushed up her oversized glasses, revealing a look of surprise.

  "Never mind me, you honestly confess, what are you doing here!" Xia Xuan frowned and waved his hand, the meaning was very clear, don't change the subject with me, honestly confess your business!

  "Miss Wu said she had something to do with me and asked me to come here, but when I arrived, she was nowhere to be found!" Mo Xiao shrugged, indicating his innocence.

  "When they arrive later, speak nicely. You should understand the principle that a strong dragon can't overpower a snake in its own lair! Let bygones be bygones." Xia Xian instructed.

  Mo Xiao's temper was very clear, she didn't easily get angry, but when she did, it was estimated to be more destructive than the eruption of an Icelandic volcano.

  "I understand, my quality is not so low as to perform a shrewish scolding on the street in this place! You can rest assured and interview your distinguished guest!" Mo Xiao said with a smile.

  "In that case, I'll go first. You should head back early, the weather isn't good today and it's likely to rain later. Be careful on your way." Xia Xuan patted Mo Xiao Xiao's shoulder and hastily ran into the elevator, heading straight for the top floor.

  Mo Xiao's words hadn't even left her mouth when Xia Xian disappeared, damn it, isn't he just a Lu Lingfeng! What's the point of being so anxious and flustered! And to deliberately put on makeup, Xianxian, is this your first love? It's a bit too late for that, isn't it?!

  The sky gradually darkened, the wind started howling, and it really seemed like it was going to rain. People on the street hurriedly looked for a place to take shelter, and after a few minutes of chaos, the once bustling street district gradually calmed down. Mo Xuanxuan glanced at his phone, more than ten minutes had passed, Miss Wu, is this an invitation from you? Are you making me wait as a way of giving me a head start?

  Her phone rang, and a text message came in from Zhang Zhibo. He asked her to call him when she returned to school at night, and he would pick her up. Mo Xuanxuan smiled sweetly, this guy was really considerate!

  Miss Wu, do you think you're the Physics Brother from back then? Can you make the usually proud Mo Xuanxuan wait for an hour? You're overestimating yourself!

  Mo Xiao is absolutely a weirdo, she clearly knows Wu Jiajia's phone number but refuses to call her. She made an appointment with her and now she's standing her up! Who does she think she is?!

  Mo Xiao put the book in her bag, ready to leave. Fifteen minutes was already a face-saving for her elder sister. Who did she think she was? Her appearance had even affected Mo Xiao's healthy growth! Seeing her was more depressing than visiting a grave.

  Before he could leave, the hotel door opened and the waiter bowed in unison, saying "welcome". Upon closer inspection, Mo Xuanxuan flipped through a few words in his mind: handsome, extraordinary, dignified, talented, and these words were perfectly embodied in him. The tailored suit accentuated his tall figure. Composure, confidence, calmness, and elegance were all displayed on that handsome face, with a hint of superiority between his eyebrows, an absolute young talent who has made a name for himself!

  Mo Xiao Xiao couldn't believe what she was hearing, it sounded like the waiter was calling him "Mr. Lu", could this really be Lu Ling Feng? No wonder Xia Xian wanted to dress up carefully! Running into such a top-notch man, being too casual would be impolite!

  Although it is said that natural beauty is the real beauty, women who are still beautiful without makeup are rarer than dinosaurs in this era. Mo Xiao often jokes with friends that if people nowadays were to travel back in time and coincidentally meet an emperor incognito on the street, they would pick up a stunning beauty and bring her back to the palace. After spending the night together, they would probably be beheaded for deceiving the king! What a joke! With this kind of quality, she's still considered a beauty? Nowadays, all beauties are made-up!

  The handsome guy finished admiring, Mo Xiao rubbed her straight eyes and prepared to leave. The sky was so gloomy that she didn't dare take a taxi back to school alone on such a stormy night. Who knew it took an hour's drive from here to get to school?

  "Miss Mo, I'm really sorry to have kept you waiting!" Wu Jiajia dragged Wu Xinxin over, rushing to apologize.

  "Sister, you're so busy, it's already great that you can spare some time!" Wu Xinxin said with her body tilted to the side, not even looking directly at Mo Xiao.

  Perhaps in Wu Xinxin's eyes, Mo Xiao was still not qualified enough for her to look at him straight.

  "Shut up!" Wu Jiajia stopped her with a apologetic smile at Mo Xiao.

  Mo Xiao smiled wryly and sized up the two sisters, one playing the red role and the other playing the white role. They were as close as brothers who had fought tigers together, or father and son soldiers who had gone to battle together. Now they were seeking revenge for their sister's sake!

  "It's nothing......" Mo Xiao didn't feel like saying anything else, and casually let out a "heh heh", after all, she was the guest.

  "I'm really sorry, I hope Miss Mo won't mind. I've already booked a room here, how about we eat and talk at the same time?" Wu Jiajia said with an apologetic smile.

  "No need, the weather is bad, I don't have the guts to take a night bus. What instructions do you have, just say it! After finishing speaking, I will bid farewell." Mo Xiao smiled lightly, meaning that Wu's two young ladies, I respect you so much, so please hurry up and give me your instructions so that I can leave early!"

  "It's okay, I'll send you back later, don't worry." Wu Jiajia continued smiling.

  "No need, you two are also girls, it's dangerous to go back at night anyway." Although it was said with good intentions, Mo Xiao Xiao's mocking smile made it hard to tell what kind of respect it was, she slightly bowed and picked up her bag, preparing to leave this place of gossip.

  "Mo Xiao, what do you mean! My sister and I come to see you, and you still put on this arrogant attitude! Who do you think you are!" Wu Xin's older sister had a fit of temper, loudly quarreling in the hotel lobby without regard for her image.

  Mo Xiao was puzzled, what's going on? What's going on? Which sentence of this young lady has offended you again? Always thinking for your sake, and yet you are so ungrateful! Mo Xiao really didn't want to say anything to the two sisters, although she was easy-going and approachable, but she was a born protective younger sibling.

  All the waiters in the hotel lobby were pointing and talking about Wu Xinxin, who was like a shrew, really giving rich second-generation kids a bad name. No wonder people say that rich second-generation kids and official second-generation kids are all bad! With someone like Wu Xinxin, even if there's only one or two in the whole country, it's enough to cause a stir!

  "What are you looking at? Mind your own business!" Wu Xinxin felt her temper flaring up again, and she scolded the flight attendant.

  "Shut up, Xinxin! This has nothing to do with you, just sit aside!" Wu Jiajia still cared about her family's face and scolded Wu Xinxin with a cold face.

  Moist eyes smiled helplessly, it seems that some things still need to be said clearly, dragging on is not good for anyone.

  "Wu, actually all the things were caused by your second sister. You came to me today because of what happened two days ago. I'll tell you clearly and simply: I have no relationship with Xue Zhi-xiang, we just met once before. When I saw him last time, you were also there. Your sister is being unreasonable, please take her back home and discipline her slowly, I don't have the time to educate her for you." Mo Xi said calmly.