Chapter 1124: Chapter 1124: New Year’s Greetings!
Everyone was looking at Qin Xi with a rather meaningful gaze.
They did have a relative doing pretty well in the entertainment industry, which was something to be proud of on their faces, but it also made their own sons and daughters look dull in comparison, so saying they weren’t jealous would be a lie.
People in a small town can’t really be called malicious, but they are undeniably gossipy.
"Xi Xi, I know some things sound unpleasant, but you really shouldn’t have done that. She’s a married woman."
"Yeah, Xi Xi, better be a rooster’s head than a phoenix’s tail. You mustn’t go down the wrong path."
"It’s not like you’re short on money. Do you really need to cling to some man?"
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The nasty comments came one after another. Qin Xi walked out expressionless.
To be honest, She didn’t believe Lu Zhaoming would really come over, but before New Year’s, He had been looking for her nonstop, trying again and again to win her back, and She had turned Him down every time.
Mr. Qin came out of the kitchen and heard the relatives all talking over each other. His face was as dark as the bottom of a pot. "If everyone thinks the food at my place is that bad, I won’t force you to eat it."
"Old Qin, we’re only doing this for Xi Xi’s own good." Third Aunt said unhappily.
"For Xi Xi’s good? So that gives you the right to scold her without knowing the truth? I know exactly what kind of person my daughter is."
Third Uncle saw his brother-in-law was angry and glared at Third Aunt. "If you keep stirring up trouble here, then get back home."
Third Aunt had always been afraid of her husband. Seeing he was upset, she didn’t dare talk back and sat on the sofa in sullen silence.
Third Uncle immediately apologized to Mr. Qin. Mr. Qin kept a straight face, still clearly displeased.
At the elevator, the doors opened. Qin Xi was about to step in when She saw Lu Zhaoming standing inside, dressed in a black overcoat, hands full of big and small gift bags.
Seeing her, He lit up with surprise. "Xi Xi."
Qin Xi looked at Him coldly. "What are you doing here?"
"I came to pay New Year’s respects to Uncle and Auntie." Lu Zhaoming said earnestly. "I actually wanted to come on the second day of the new year, but something held me up."
"No need." Qin Xi said icily.
Lu Zhaoming sounded a little aggrieved. "Xi Xi, I just wanted to come wish them a happy New Year, that’s all."
Qin Xi found it ridiculous. "Come wish them a happy New Year? What makes you think you have the right to?"
"Xi Xi, I’ve already divorced Cheng Baozhu."
"Whether you married her or divorced her has nothing to do with me. My family doesn’t welcome you. Leave." Qin Xi stood in the elevator doorway, blocking his way.
Lu Zhaoming pleaded, "Xi Xi, it’s the New Year, can’t we not talk about this?"
"Am I the one bringing it up, or are you?" Qin Xi shot back.
Lu Zhaoming choked on that, glanced at the gifts in his hands, and said, "Xi Xi, you can’t expect me to just stand in the elevator forever, right?"
"No, I can’t, which is exactly why you can leave now."
"Xi Xi..."
Qin Xi’s brows drew together. "If you insist I have to beat you up before you’ll go, I don’t mind."
As She spoke, She flexed Her wrist.
Seeing she meant it, and thinking of the guests in her home, He understood it was only natural she didn’t want Him going up.
"What about these gifts then?"
"Either take them with you or toss them in the trash. Pick one."
Lu Zhaoming was speechless and could only press the button to go down.
Qin Xi watched the elevator go down and stayed where She was, just in case Lu Zhaoming tried to fake her out.
She wasn’t someone with a fragile ego, but She would never allow Lu Zhaoming to step into her home and trample on her dignity.
Inside, when they saw Qin Xi come back, someone asked, "Xi Xi, where’s Lu Zhaoming?"
Qin Xi looked at her in complete puzzlement. "Lu Zhaoming? Was he here? Uncle must’ve mistaken someone else for him. I cut ties with him a long time ago."
The others all turned to look at her uncle. His heart skipped a beat. Had he really mistaken someone? No way, he’d seen Lu Zhaoming several times before.
He said out loud, "I must’ve gotten it wrong then."
