Chapter 2118 - 222: Feint to the East, Strike to the West

The old man looked at Yan Xiaoxi, recalling the last time with the pregnancy misunderstanding, and being criticized over the phone by the Boss.

This whole mess was entirely the Second Brother’s fault, speaking so ambiguously and causing him a lot of trouble.

In the end, he just blamed the Second Brother, who said he was getting old and had comprehension issues!

What issues!

Who wouldn’t think in that direction after hearing his words?

Whenever he thinks about it now, he feels like that rascal was deliberately leading him to make a fool of himself, hoping for some chaos?

Huo Qichang looked at Yan Xiaoxi, smiled and nodded, unsure what to say, he finally blurted out, "Xiaoxi."

Zhong Qin looked at Yan Xiaoxi, "Why are you standing there? Come sit, sit here."

Yan Xiaoxi went over and sat beside Zhong Qin.

Huo Bei sat next to Yan Xiaoxi.

Zhong Qin looked at Huo Jinbei and Huo Jinxue, "Why aren’t you greeting Xiaoxi?"

Huo Jinxue looked at Yan Xiaoxi, "Hello, Sister Xiaoxi."

Yan Xiaoxi looked at Huo Jinxue, greeted her amicably.

Huo Jinbei looked at Yan Xiaoxi, "Hello, sister-in-law."

Upon hearing "sister-in-law," Yan Xiaoxi’s face heated up, thinking there were elders present, unsure whether to respond.

The old man was pleased and looked at Huo Jinbei, "Such sweet words, hmm, not bad."

Huo Jinbei sat there, having honed himself in the military, he now seemed to exude a military aura.

Yan Xiaoxi looked at Huo Jinbei, wondering why she hadn’t seen him in the military district previously.

He was in military attire, probably came along with Chief Huo?

Deep in thought, she suddenly felt someone rubbing her leg with their foot.

She looked down and saw the old man’s foot, rubbing from her foot up to her ankle, even moving higher.

Such a big table, his legs are really long!

She sat up straight and moved her leg back a bit.

Jin Bo couldn’t see, directly texted, "What are you staring at the Third Brother for?"

Yan Xiaoxi, "..."

Just because she glanced at Huo Jinbei a few more times.

Fine, he won.

Just then, she heard the old man’s words and was startled.

"Xiaobei, today we’re discussing Adong and Xiaoxi’s wedding. I think they should marry soon, how about we formally decide on the engagement today?"

Huo Bei looked at the old man, "Exactly, I also think it could happen sooner."

Yan Xiaoxi glanced at the old man, then at Huo Bei.

No wonder Second Brother asked her to dress nicely today, turns out the Huo Family is hosting to discuss her and the old man’s matters.

Being directly involved, she didn’t say anything, just remained silent.

The old man looked at Uncle Guan next to him.

Uncle Guan handed a red packet to Huo Bei, "This is the betrothal gift from the old man for Miss Xiaoxi."

Huo Bei handed it to Yan Xiaoxi, "Xiaoxi, take it."

Yan Xiaoxi’s face flushed, unable to say anything, directly took it in her hand, placed it there.

If it’s not money, is it a check inside this thin red packet?

She recalled the last time at the Huo Family, the old man said he’d give the old man stocks.

The old man nodded in satisfaction, then personally handed a red packet and a red satin box to Yan Xiaoxi, "Xiaoxi, this is a gift from Grandpa."

Yan Xiaoxi stood up, accepted it, "Thank you, Grandpa."

Of course, Huo Qichang and Zhong Qin also prepared gifts and red packets for Yan Xiaoxi.

Yan Xiaoxi, "Thank you, Uncle Huo and Aunt Zhong."

After the elders gave their gifts, both families began discussing dates.

Yan Xiaoxi glanced towards Jin Bo’s direction, wondering if the planned proposal was off?

Just as Jin Bo was about to speak, his phone rang.

He answered the call and walked to the balcony, looking at Yunshang’s lake and mountains outside, listening to Fang Zheng’s report, his expression became stern.

—"Mayor Jin, last night a safe went missing from your office, the police have been notified today."