Chapter 590: Waiting for My Boyfriend
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Most of the people in the garden were the younger generation, interacting with
each other. They gathered in groups and she could occasionally hear a conversation.
“They always say that I’m a sickling and that it’s not good to interact with me.” The girl smiled bitterly and introduced herself. “I’m Shen Xi. I’m very happy to talk to you.”
So she was Shen Xi.
“Murong Qiao.” Murong Qiao said her name. At the same time, her gaze involuntarily landed on Shen Xi.
She was thin and weak. Even her beautiful and gorgeous dress on her couldn’t hide the illness on her pale face. Occasionally, when she spoke, she would cough softly and then look apologetic.
After Murong Qiao carefully observed the other party, she had to admit that
she was even weaker than she had heard.
“I met Madam Shen when I first came.” Murong Qiao deliberated over her
words. “She said that you needed to rest.”
An auction venue like this was always a little too lively. Just the voices of the people talking sounded noisy. It was definitely not suitable for a patient like Shen Xi.
A trace of guilt flashed across Shen Xi’s face. “I know.”
She replied softly and couldn’t help but look past Murong Qiao to the hall behind her. Looking at the bustling scene inside, her eyes couldn’t help but reveal a trace of envy.
She had been arranged to rest in a small courtyard of the Shen family since she was young. Her innate frailty made it difficult for Shen Xi to even go out.
“I just wanted to come out and take a look.” Shen Xi smiled in embarra.s.sment. Then, she turned her gaze to Murong Qiao. “You’re the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen. Although this is the first time we’ve met, I hope you won’t think that I’m being presumptuous.”
Just now, when Murong Chen brought Murong Qiao in, Shen Xi, who was sitting here, saw them.
She specially chose a spot that could see the entrance of the hall, as if she was also partic.i.p.ating in the party.
Before the auction began, Su Rong specially instructed Shen Xi not to run around today.
“If there’s a chance in the future, Mom will bring you out to shop, but today is the auction. Xiao Xi, be good, okay?”
Su Rong doted on her daughter, and her tone was gentle without any intention of forcing her.
However, the meaning behind her words was very obvious, and Shen Xi had no right to refuse.
She naturally didn’t want to cause trouble for her parents, but she couldn t dissuade her desire for excitement, so she secretly slipped out.
“No.” Murong Qiao shook his head. “Madam Shen still thinks that we’ll have a
lot to talk about and wants to introduce me to you.”
-Then it seems that we’re really fated.” A smile bloomed on Shen Xi’s face.
Murong Qiao also smiled. During the first time she came into contact with Shen Xi, she felt that other than the impression of being sickly, the other party seemed to be a good person.
However, when the two of them were chatting, Murong Qiao could still sense that many people were looking over from time to time.
The most frequent and obvious one was a girl with beautiful makeup on the other side of their table. Almost every time she looked over, she would frown.
‘■That person.” Murong Qiao pointed at the girl. “Does she have a problem with you?”
Shen Xi was stunned for a moment in confusion before looking over. When she saw the person Murong Qiao was pointing at, she understood.
She took a sip of the fruit juice in her hand and said, “That’s Shen Liu. She’s from a branch of the Shen family. She doesn’t like me very much.
“I can tell.” Murong Qiao nodded.
Shen Liu’s gaze clearly made it difficult for her to ignore it, especially when her gaze was still on her.
“It might be rude to say this, but—aren’t you the Young Miss of the Murong Family? Why aren’t you playing with them?” Shen Xi mustered her courage and asked.
That was the Murong Family.
Even Shen Xi, who didn’t go out much and stayed at home every day, had heard of the Murong Family.
Some time ago, she heard that the Murong Family had found their daughter. Shen Xi often heard about things from the servants, and that was one of the reasons she could recognize the outside world.
Murong Qiao shook her head. “I’m waiting for someone.”
Shen Xi’s words reminded her.
Murong Qiao took out her phone and took a look. Only then did she realize that Huo Yichen had sent her a message five minutes ago.
[I’ll be there soon. Running.jpg]
Looking at the emoticon of the kitten running fiercely in the end, Murong Qiao couldn’t help but laugh and reply, “Okay.”
Murong Qiao had no intention of hiding it, so her expression was naturally seen clearly by Shen Xi.
She asked curiously, “Is it a good friend?”
“To be precise, he’s my boyfriend.” Murong Qiao corrected her.
After all, her matters with Huo Yichen were settled now and they’d even met the elders of each family. There was nothing to hide, so what she said was even more open.
Before Murong Qiao could be shy first, Shen Xi’s face turned slightly red. She was a little embarra.s.sed.
Murong Qiao was amused by her appearance. She supported her face with one hand and observed Shen Xi’s expression. Then, she saw a servant walking over from behind Shen Xi.
“Eldest Miss, Madam is looking for you.” The servant went straight to her and explained the problem.
The redness on Shen Xi’s face faded because of these words. Then, it turned into regret and reluctance as she looked at the hall again.
Shen Xi struggled and looked at the servant. “Can’t I stay a little longer?”
She had not been out for long, and it was said that she had even gotten to know Murong Qiao. Now that she was happy, she naturally couldn’t bear to go back. “Madam is very worried about you, Eldest Miss.” The servant frowned in distress. “And your body…”
Shen Xi clearly knew her situation. Therefore, after struggling, she still smiled apologetically at Murong Qiao and stood up.
“I’m sorry, Young Miss Murong. I might have to leave now. I’m very happy to meet you.” She bade farewell.
Murong Qiao also nodded in understanding. “Your body is more important. Perhaps we’ll meet again in the future?”
She imitated Shen Xi’s tone and words just now and even blinked nimbly. This action amused the other party.
“Alright.” Shen Xi nodded.
She couldn’t really let her mother worry, so she turned around and left with the servant.
Seeing that the other party had left, Murong Qiao thought of the message Huo Yichen had sent just now, so she planned to look for him.
The venue of this auction was set at the main residence. After all, it was personally held by Old Master Shen, so the Shen family paid special attention to it.
However, to Shen Xi, the overly winding terrain of the main residence was a little difficult for her.
Her sense of direction was very bad, and she had lived in a small courtyard since she was young. This made her have no choice but to follow the servant.
But as she walked, she felt that something was wrong.
“Wasn’t Mom looking for me?” Shen Xi couldn’t help but ask the servant.
She glanced around. “Which way is this?”
The servant was originally leading the way without saying a word. After Shen Xi spoke, the servant suddenly stopped.
Shen Xi was a little uneasy. “Why aren’t you saying anything?
“I’m sorry, Eldest Miss,” the servant suddenly said in a low voice.
Before Shen Xi could understand what he meant, she saw the other party suddenly reach out and push her.
Caught off guard, she was pushed into the small warehouse beside the corridor. Then, she saw the door closed and locked from the outside. The servant left without looking back.
She looked around in confusion, but other than the stored ingredients, she couldn’t find any exit..