After receiving the certificate, she was pinched and doted on by the wealthy heir.

Outside the door was Xia Lian, who was smiling lovingly.

She was not in a wheelchair today, and was accompanied by two bodyguards and a caregiver.

"Come here to see you. I'm not disturbing your work, right?"

"No." Xia Taozhi hurriedly helped Aunt Lian in and sat on the sofa.

Turning around, she went to get some biscuits and scented tea and placed them in front of the guests. She was a little embarrassed: "I just finished it here not long ago, and there are still many things that are not ready to make you laugh. If you don't mind, you can try it as you like." A little bit, these are what I usually like to eat.”

"Does Taotao like it? Then I must try it."

Xia Lian's eyes sparkled, she picked up a piece of biscuit and ate it.

Xia Taozhi actually knew very well.

Like Xia Lian, who has been pampered since she was a child, and has been living in a sophisticated way until now, even snacks are not available to ordinary people, and the biscuits she brings are much rougher.

She saw the nurse beside Xia Lian was hesitant to speak, so she simply said: "Aunt Lian, how is your health lately?"

"It's good. Especially seeing you makes me feel better."

"Really? Then try this scented tea."

Without leaving a trace, she replaced the biscuits in the other person's hands with tea.

Then I saw the caregiver heaving a sigh of relief.

Sure enough, it was the right thing to do.

Xia Lian smiled slightly: "This tea is really good. I want to ask if you are free next week? I am going to attend a calligraphy and painting exhibition, but I haven't been able to find anyone to accompany me."

"Isn't Mr. Jiang here?"

"That child Ah Xuan still has his own things to do. Besides, he has been with me since he came back. I can't just keep him under arrest."

Xia Lian looked at her deeply, "If you are busy, then forget it..."

"You can tell me the date and time in advance, and I should be able to make arrangements here."

"Really? Well, thank you Taotao, you are such a good child." Xia Lian narrowed her eyes.

She really likes Xia Taozhi from the bottom of her heart.

Xia Taozhi also felt that Xia Lian was like her elder, and felt the warmth of her long-lost mother from her.

The two were chatting when suddenly the door rang again.

dong dong dong-

The sound of almost slamming on the door startled everyone in the room.

Just as Xia Taozhi was about to open the door, Xia Lian stopped her with a stern face: "Whoever knocks on the door like this must not be a good person."

Xia Lian told the bodyguard, "Go and take a look."

Two bodyguards quickly brought Zhou Xier to Xia Taozhi.

Zhou Xi'er was obviously frightened by the two tall bodyguards. Her beauty was pale and her face was pale. The moment she saw Xia Taozhi, she couldn't help complaining: "You are really good. Even the studio has bodyguards. Han Xiao really cares about you that much?!"

"It turns out it's Miss Zhou. She doesn't look like a young lady raised by your noble family."

Xia Lian spoke coldly.

Only then did Zhou Xier see someone else in the room.

When she saw Xia Lian, her expression became even more ugly. She bit her lower lip for a while before she managed to force out a smile: "Hello, Aunt Xia, I just... didn't see you here, I'm sorry to bother you. "

"Heh, I see Miss Zhou is coming in force. If I'm not here, what are you going to do to Taotao?"

Xia Lian was not a person who could be fooled, so she opened her mouth and asked.

Zhou Xi'er clenched her hands and was so nervous that she broke into a cold sweat: "You see what you said, I was just a little anxious just now. I didn't mean anything bad. I just wanted to ask Mrs. Han... are you willing to accept my apology?"

"With all due respect, Miss Zhou didn't look like she was here to apologize. She looked more like she was here to collect debt."

Xia Lian sneered, "I didn't expect that Miss Zhou would behave like this in front of outsiders. Today I have learned a lot."

Zhou Xi'er panicked: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do it... I was just a little anxious. Mrs. Han, please forgive me, I will pay attention next time."

Xia Taozhi was shocked.

She didn't understand why Zhou Xi'er was so afraid of Xia Lian, even though she was not an elder in the family.

Of course she didn't understand.

When Xia Lian was young, she taught these famous ladies the etiquette rules.

She is of high birth, upright character, and noble nature. She is just very strict in her requirements, but the young ladies she has taught are all outstanding in their grace and natural elegance.

Including Zhou Xi'er, even Han Yue studied with Xia Lian for a while.

Mentioning this aunt from the Xia family, everyone shrank their necks together, with a fear that penetrated deep into their bones.

Seeing Zhou Xier's sincere apology, she almost cried. She waved her hands: "It doesn't matter, but I made it very clear last time about the apology Miss Zhou said. You are not the only one who harmed me. You shouldn't apologize for your brother." Come out and take the blame.”

Zhou Xier bit her lower lip, tears welling up in her eyes: "You also know my situation. I... am not the biological daughter of the Zhou family. How could I choose me over my brother?"

"Mrs. Han, it was my fault before. I wanted to replace you and stand by Han Xiao's side. I know I was wrong. Can you please give me a chance?"

Zhou Xier is also a poor person.

In that environment, she had to fight.

She is different from Bai Xue. She pleases Han Xiao not only to gain face, but also to survive in that big family.

When it comes to feelings, there must not be much, otherwise she wouldn't let go so readily.

"My mother has reserved a private room at the Haoting Hotel and invites Mrs. Han to come."

Zhou Xier performed a standard ladylike etiquette.

Xia Taozhi understood.

If she doesn't go, Zhou Xi'er may not have a good life in the future...

Lowering her eyelids and thinking for a while, she nodded: "I'll go with you."

"It just so happens that I, an old woman, am bored, so I will go with Taotao." Xia Lian stood up, and the nurse quickly took out a folding wheelchair and set it up. She sat on it and let the nurse push it steadily.

Zhou Xi'er was surprised: "Aunt Xia, are you going too?"

"Your mother and I are old acquaintances. It's rare that we meet here today. We are destined to meet each other. Is there anything wrong with going to see my old friend while I'm still well?"

Xia Lian smiled coldly, "If your Zhou family lacks my pair of chopsticks, then I can pay for it myself, don't worry."

"How could it be? If you are willing to come with me, I couldn't be more welcome." Zhou Xi'er hurriedly said with a smile on her face.

Accompanied by Xia Lian, Xia Taozhi went to the banquet.

Zhou Xi'er pushed open the door of the box and heard Mrs. Zhou's rude voice coming from inside: "It's so difficult to hire someone, what's the use of raising you all these years? Humph! Is that girl here? Isn't she relying on Han Xiao? Are you trying to take Joe on purpose?"

Zhou Xier's expression changed.

Xia Taozhi walked in calmly: "Is Mrs. Zhou talking about me? I thought she was here to apologize to me today, but it turns out that I thought too much."

Mrs. Zhou was furious and resisted the urge to get angry: "We apologized, but you don't accept it?"