Gu Nianzhi wasn't very sure, but Huo Shaoheng was well aware.
The three of them couldn't wait any longer, so they came to visit Xie Shenxing together.
Huo Shaoheng put his arm around Gu Nianzhi's waist and walked up the steps of the official residence together. He said softly, "They're here to see Granduncle."
Gu Nianzhi had also guessed it, so she nodded calmly. "Got it."
The two of them walked into the living room together.
The center of the spacious living room was slightly sunken, and there was a set of simple and low-key corner sofas.
Xie Shenxing sat alone with his back to the north. Opposite him were the three most powerful men in the Huaxia Empire, and all of them were respectful.
General Ji, Speaker Long, and Prime Minister Bai sat in front of Xie Shenxing, as upright as primary school students in front of their teachers.
If Huo Shaoheng hadn't reminded Gu Nianzhi, Gu Nianzhi felt that her jaw would have dropped.
It took her a lot of effort to look away. She lowered her eyes and bowed to the four people in the living room with Huo Shaoheng.
"General Ji, Speaker Long, Prime Minister Bai, three rare guests," Huo Shaoheng said politely, then greeted Xie Shenxing. "Granduncle."
Xie Shenxing smiled and waved at them. "Nianzhi, come here and sit next to Granduncle."
He didn't call Huo Shaoheng because Huo Shaoheng was General Ji's subordinate, so it wasn't appropriate for him to put on airs in front of his immediate superior.
Gu Nianzhi was different. Although she also served in the Senate, she hadn't officially joined it yet. Moreover, she was a woman, so she had some privileges in front of men.
Besides, she was also Xie Shenxing's junior, the kind who was related to him.
Gu Nianzhi walked over obediently. "Granduncle."
Xie Shenxing patted Gu Nianzhi's hand and smiled at the three big shots in front of him. "You're too kind. I came back this time for this junior of mine. Her deceased aunt was the daughter-in-law of the Xie family, and she's engaged to Shaoheng this time. I thought I had to come back and hold an engagement banquet for her. I hope the three of you will do me the honor."
Xie Shenxing had personally held an engagement banquet for Gu Nianzhi and Huo Shaoheng. Everyone could tell how important this was.
It seemed that the Xie family really approved of this marriage.
General Ji was most happy to see this happen. He immediately smiled and said, "That's great. Old Mr. Xie really has foresight and courage! Our Shaoheng's fiancée is in high demand. Fortunately, you were able to help us settle the matter with one palm, hahaha! "
Everyone laughed together.
Speaker Long was actually related to the Xie family by marriage in a roundabout way. After Gu Nianzhi's aunt, Gu Tian, passed away, Gu Tian's husband, Xie Dezhao, married Speaker Long's cousin, and Xie Dezhao was a member of the Xie family. Although he was a distant relative of Xie Shenxing and the others, he was still a member of the Xie family.
However, this relationship was so distant that Speaker Long didn't dare claim to be Xie Shenxing's relative. He didn't expect Xie Shenxing to value Gu Nianzhi so much.
They were also distant in-laws. Xie Shenxing treated Gu Nianzhi as a true relative and junior, but he was much more polite and distant towards Speaker Long.
Speaker Long knew that Xie Shenxing was deliberately raising Gu Nianzhi's status. After all, Huo Shaoheng was too eye-catching. Gu Nianzhi was a little orphan with no parents and no family. If she wanted to gain a foothold in the upper echelons of the Huaxia Empire, just the support of the Huo family wasn't enough.
However, if the Xie family directly stood up for Gu Nianzhi, then no one in the upper echelons of the Huaxia Empire would dare to look down on Gu Nianzhi again.
On the contrary, he knew very well that after this engagement party, Gu Nianzhi would enter the upper echelons of the Huaxia Empire with a new attitude. Those who used to look down on her would probably be filled with regret …
Speaker Long thought about it and smiled even more like a Maitreya Buddha. He said, "Nianzhi is a member of the Senate. Whoever dares to go against her will be going against the Senate. The members of the Senate don't have any other abilities, but they are eloquent and good at writing. When the time comes, let's see who can hold on, hahahaha! "
Prime Minister Bai wasn't as relaxed as General Ji and Speaker Long. He was still a little reserved. He smiled calmly and didn't say anything.
Although Xie Shenxing had been joking, he hadn't stopped observing and evaluating the three people in front of him for a moment.
He had handed over such a large country to them. He hoped that they were all people who had the heart to do something and put the interests of the country first.
General Ji had always been a good person. Although Speaker Long looked kind, Xie Shenxing knew that he was the best at hiding a knife in a velvet glove.
As for Bai Jiancheng, Xie Shenxing nodded slightly in his heart. Decades of cabinet career had made him very cautious.
However, in the end, he was able to stand out in the general election and become the prime minister. He was also a person who had a plan and was willing to endure hardships.
He was also someone who had the heart to do something and hoped to leave his name in history.
Xie Shenxing was at ease with such a person as prime minister.
He nodded and smiled. "You're being too polite. I originally said that I would entertain you at my house, but this is Shaoheng's official residence, so I'll present it to you. We'll be eating here today. Tell Shaoheng what you want to eat and let him make it! "
"Oh? We'll be able to eat Major General Huo's cooking today?! "Speaker Long was surprised and delighted. He exchanged a look with Bai Jiancheng and was extremely happy.
The corners of General Ji's mouth twitched. "Shaoheng also has an orderly in charge of cooking. What are you two so happy about?"
He was Huo Shaoheng's immediate superior, but he had never received such treatment. What right did these two have to share with him?!
Speaker Long looked at Gu Nianzhi, who was sitting next to Xie Shenxing. He smiled and said, "Shaoheng might not be able to cook alone. Nianzhi will also go help. The two of you can cook a meal for us together. Old Ji, is that okay? Look at you, your eyes are about to become copper bells! "
When General Ji heard this, he laughed heartily. "That won't do! If Nianzhi cooks, I'd rather not eat Shaoheng's food. I'll leave immediately! I'll leave the danger zone immediately! By the way, Mr. Xie, I have to take you with me too. Little Nianzhi cooks, that's a big deal. The entire base's bomb squad and firefighters have to be on standby! "
He was teasing her about how she had almost burned down the kitchen when she was cooking …
Gu Nianzhi blushed and felt extremely uncomfortable sitting next to Xie Shenxing.
"Old Ji, there's more to what you're saying. What happened?" Speaker Long didn't understand and looked at Huo Shaoheng. "Shaoheng, tell us, is there anything that Old Ji knows that we don't?"
Gu Nianzhi couldn't take it anymore. She stood up and said, "I'll go change my clothes. Please take a seat first." As she spoke, she ran upstairs as if she was fleeing.
Everyone looked at each other and listened as General Ji laughed and told them about how Gu Nianzhi had tried to cook a few days ago and ended up causing the entire base to enter a state of Level One combat readiness.
Even someone as composed as Xie Shenxing laughed so hard that tears almost flowed out of his eyes.
He took a tissue from the coffee table and wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes. He couldn't stop smiling. "This little girl is so funny! This won't do. I have to give her a top-notch chef. Otherwise, what if Shaoheng makes her angry when she gets married and doesn't know how to cook? "
"How is that possible? Shaoheng is destined to cook for your Nianzhi for the rest of his life! " General Ji laughed. "Time is too tight today, so let the kitchen prepare something to eat. We'll save our stomachs and wait for Shaoheng and Nianzhi's engagement feast another day!"
Xie Shenxing agreed. He didn't have any intention of forcing Huo Shaoheng to cook it himself. As soon as General Ji said it, he immediately changed his mind and said, "Then let the kitchen prepare some dishes that we all like to eat. Let's talk while we eat?"
It was everyone's tradition to talk business when they were eating and drinking.
Many things were discussed at the wine table.
One's alcohol tolerance was like one's character. Only when one saw the other party drinking could one feel at ease to talk about things.
Huo Shaoheng smiled and went to the kitchen to discuss the dishes with the head chef for the day. After everything was arranged, he went upstairs to see Gu Nianzhi.
Gu Nianzhi lay on the bed alone and buried her little face in the soft goose down pillow. She almost sank into it.
Huo Shaoheng picked her up. "… Are you trying to suffocate yourself to death?"
Gu Nianzhi buried her head in his arms again and said in a muffled voice, "It's so embarrassing. How did they know?!"
Huo Shaoheng was amused. "It was such a big scene, and it was in the headquarters of the Special Operations Forces. Did you expect General Ji not to know? I've tried my best to hide it for you. Look at Speaker Long and Prime Minister Bai, they don't know. "
"… But they know now." Gu Nianzhi was indignant. "I didn't expect General Ji to be like this! Big mouth! Shameful! "
"Major General Huo, you're not allowed to cook for them!" Gu Nianzhi still didn't know that Xie Shenxing had changed his mind.
"Yes, I won't cook for them. I'll only cook for you." Huo Shaoheng patted her head and his voice suddenly softened. "Be good, be good."
Gu Nianzhi's heart was stirred by his magnetic and melodious voice. No matter how big her emotions were, they were soothed by him. Every pore on her body rippled with the word "joy".
She leaned against his chest and smelled his unique scent. It was dry and refreshing, like the summer sun.
She could hear his vigorous heartbeat.
This man, from head to toe, inside and out, was hers.
Gu Nianzhi looked up at Huo Shaoheng's exquisite and perfect jaw. She wanted nothing more than to push him down …
Of course, she was just thinking about it.
There were four big shots sitting downstairs. How could Huo Shaoheng be "pushed down" by her upstairs and then do that and that?
Gu Nianzhi squirmed in Huo Shaoheng's arms resentfully. Her slightly hoarse and soft voice was like a little kitten meowing coquettishly. "Remember what you said. You said you'd only cook for me."
Huo Shaoheng patted her back. "I'll definitely only cook for you in my private time. Don't worry about that."
But he still had work hours, so he couldn't guarantee that.
Gu Nianzhi didn't dwell on it. She nodded quickly. "I know. I'm talking about private time too. As for your work … "
Gu Nianzhi looked up at Huo Shaoheng with a half-smile. Her eyes were seductive. "Major General Huo has even pretended to be your fiancée. What's so special about cooking?"
Huo Shaoheng: "…"
This little vixen was getting better and better at flirting.
Huo Shaoheng's heart warmed. If it weren't for the four big shots sitting downstairs, he could have sex with this little vixen right now.
He closed his eyes and restrained himself. He put her on the sofa and stood up.
Gu Nianzhi reclined on the sofa and looked at Huo Shaoheng lazily. She gently stroked her collarbone with one hand in a seductive posture.
She was going to be a demon again.
Huo Shaoheng leaned over and kissed her lips fiercely. He said hoarsely, "… You stay here obediently and wait for me to come up tonight to catch the demon, okay?"
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This was the first update of the day: Chapter 1338, "She's Going to Be a Demon Again."
Looking at the monthly votes, he decided that it would be the third update today. It was going to reach 4,200 soon, so he'd increase the update in advance!
At around 1 pm, the monthly votes would increase to 4,200, and the third update would be around 8 pm.
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