Chapter 1056: Not a Big Problem

Evening.

Xu Shaochen went to pick up Huo Xiao.

Although Paradise Island was attacked it didn’t mean doing nothing and sitting at home worrying.

The bigger the problem, the calmer you need to be because haste makes waste.

He waited for about ten minutes.

Finally, Huo Xiao came downstairs.

Her long hair ran down her shoulders. Her makeup was exquisite. She wore a moon-white cheongsam outlining her elegant curves. Oh, but her upper body was as flat as a board, without any curves.

However, her lower half was quite impressive. As she walked, her long legs peeked through the cheongsam slit under the street light.

“Miss Huo, please get in the car.”

Long Er got out of the passenger seat to open the car door for Huo Xiao.

“Little Dad, sorry for making you wait. How do I look in this cheongsam?”

Huo Xiao got in the car and eagerly sought compliments, like a child showing off a new toy.

Xu Shaochen gave her a look and nodded. “The cheongsam looks nice, but your upper body doesn’t fill it out.”

To say it doesn’t fill out isn’t accurate. There’s a slight curve, but it’s largely negligible, almost pitiful.

Huo Xiao’s face dropped immediately. She shook Xu Shaochen’s arm, complaining. “Can’t you tell a lie to make someone happy?”

“Lying against your conscience will bring down thunder and lightning,” Xu Shaochen said seriously.

“Little Dad, you’re truly handsome,” Huo Xiao suddenly remarked.

Xu Shaochen showed a satisfied look. His good daughter appreciated the beauty of a mature man.

Huo Xiao continued. “See, Little Dad, I told a lie and wasn’t struck by thunder or lightning,”

Xu Shaochen: “……..”

This girl’s sharp tongue remained unchanged.

“Drive to the Imperial Dining Room.”

Xu Shaochen gave up arguing with Huo Xiao, instructing Long Yi to head to the destination.

The Imperial Dining Room was the newest upscale restaurant in Jiangzhou, known for high-end dishes targeting elite customers.

Rumor has it the head chef’s master was a royal chef from the Qing dynasty.

Naturally, the Imperial Dining Room’s signature dish was the Manchu Han Imperial Feast.

Today, Lin Hao’s treat was this well-known but seldom-tasted meal.

Even though just a few of them wouldn’t finish it, a bit wasteful.

But this wasn’t Xu Shaochen’s concern. Lin Hao was the host.

“Little Dad, I don’t like wearing high heels. My feet are so sore. Could you massage them for me?”

Huo Xiao kicked off her high heels, frowned, rubbed her ankle, then leaned against the door and put her delicate feet on Xu Shaochen’s lap.

A typical tease for Xu’s body.

“Take them away. Aren’t young ladies supposed to have some shame?”

Xu Shaochen’s face darkened as he rebuked her righteously.

Was he the type to fall into temptation at once? What a joke! If today’s car were the A6, with no partition between the back and front seats, this girl would have learned the consequences of teasing him.

But as things stand, he and Huo Xiao could be considered a potential couple, so handling her wasn’t hard.

“Alright, if you won’t help, fine, but why so mean?”

Huo Xiao pouted, retracting her feet with a firmer resolve to take down Xu Shaochen.

Little Dad was just like Liu Xia Hui, purely noble! She’d made her intentions obvious yet he remained unmoved.

Xiaoya was right; letting a good man like him go means you’d miss out.

If they’d driven the partitioned Rolls-Royce today, such thoughts wouldn’t cross her mind.

Because Xu Shaochen wouldn’t even allow her time for wild thoughts.

Long Yi and Long Er exchanged glances, knowing why Xu Shaochen suddenly acted like Liu Xia Hui.

Because they were there, the oversized light bulbs. …………..

Twenty minutes later.

They arrived at the destination.

Instructing Long Yi and Long Er to wait in the car.

Xu Shaochen entered the Imperial Dining Room with Huo Xiao.

The restaurant’s decor matched its name—very tasteful.

It felt like stepping into the legendary Imperial Kitchen, truly immersive.

“Good evening, do you have a reservation?”

Upon entry, a waitress in a red and gold-embroidered cheongsam approached to greet them.

She was beautiful, tall, and elegant, clearly well-trained before starting.

“Meeting a friend, Lin Hao.”

Xu Shaochen mentioned Lin Hao’s name.

“Are you Mr. Xu? This way, please. Mr. Lin is waiting in a private room in the backyard.”

The waitress gestured invitingly.

Xu Shaochen nodded, following her casually asking, “Does Mr. Lin often come here?”

“Yes, since opening, Mr. Lin has been a regular patron,”

The waitress answered sweetly, taking a turn, “This way, Mr. Xu.”

A few twists and turns led to a private room.

“Mr. Xu, Mr. Lin is inside. I won’t disturb you any further.”

The waitress smiled and gracefully walked away.

“Top-notch quality.”

Watching the waitress leave, Xu Shaochen sincerely praised her, saying many five-star hotels couldn’t match these staff.

Huo Xiao pouted jealously. “Big deal, so what if they’re bigger?”

Xu Shaochen glanced at her chest. “It’s not about size; it’s about having or not having.”

Huo Xiao: “……..”

Just about to get angry, Xu Shaochen pushed open the private room door, forcing Huo Xiao to smile and act sweet.

“Oh, Mr. Xu’s here! Please, come in.”

Seeing Xu Shaochen, Lin Hao, Lin Wei, and Lin Jin stood to welcome and invite him to the head seat.

“A guest like me shouldn’t be in the main seat,” Xu Shaochen said modestly, pointing to Huo Xiao, “My goddaughter, Huo Xiao, you all know her.”

“Of course, we know her! Since your birthday party, Miss Huo’s a famous socialite in Jiangzhou.”

“Indeed, Mr. Xu, Miss Huo is now the most popular in Jiangzhou’s second generation circle.”

Lin Hao and Lin Jin praised Huo Xiao in unison, while Lin Wei remained silent.

Embarassed by the compliments, Huo Xiao blushed, lowering her head, only to see Lin Jin sneaking glances her way.

Annoyed, she frowned, holding back her disgust without a word. She just pulled her leg back a bit.