NFBE Chapter 286 The Heroine of an Old-Fashioned Romance Novel 6
Chapter 286 The Heroine of an Old-Fashioned Romance Novel 6
Ji Xiaosong froze, her smile instantly freezing on her face, as if she had been frozen in place.
She slowly turned her head and saw the housekeeper left behind by Grandma Huo standing at the door, looking at her calmly with a meaningful look in his eyes.
Ji Xiaosong felt her face burning hot, so embarrassed she wished she could disappear into the ground. She inwardly groaned:
"This is incredibly embarrassing. We've been exposed right under their noses."
However, Ji Xiaosong was a quick-witted girl. Her mind raced, and she instantly adopted a dignified and proper demeanor. She coughed lightly, trying to regain some face, and said in a seemingly calm manner:
"Uh... well, I was just having too much fun and didn't pay attention to my appearance. Is there anything I can help you with?"
As she spoke, she discreetly hid the checks and necklace behind her back, as if afraid they would be stolen.
She had just thought about it. She was just an ordinary person, an extremely ordinary person. Rather than pretending to be aloof, she should be honest from the beginning.
We'll all be spending a lot of time together in the future, and sooner or later their true colors will be revealed.
The butler bowed slightly, a professional smile on his face, and said unhurriedly:
"Miss, the old lady instructed that if you have any needs in the future, please feel free to let us know. In addition, we have arranged for a private doctor to come to your home for a check-up in the next few days, and a nutritionist will create a personalized diet plan based on your physical condition. The schedule will be sent to your phone later."
Ji Xiaosong was stunned for a moment. The awkwardness she felt at first was instantly washed away by this series of arrangements, and replaced by a feeling of being flattered.
She nodded hurriedly and thanked them repeatedly: "Oh, okay, thank you so much, Grandma. Thank you for your help too."
As she spoke, she realized she had been too eager, so she quickly composed herself, cleared her throat, and added, "Well, I'm not particularly particular about things, so you don't need to go to too much trouble. Just do it normally." But in reality, she was already overjoyed.
The butler nodded slightly and said, "Miss, you're too kind. Taking good care of you and the little master or young lady in your womb is our duty. From now on, you don't need to say 'thank you' to any of us. A nod is enough to acknowledge our work. By the way, the old lady also said that in a few days, when it's convenient for you, she would like to invite you to the Huo family's old residence for a meal so that we can all get to know each other in the family."
Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaosong's heart skipped a beat, and her initial excitement was instantly replaced by a sense of unease.
Going to the Huo family's old residence and meeting other family members is quite a grand affair.
She subconsciously tugged at the hem of her clothes, and asked hesitantly, "Going to the old house... won't it be too formal? I don't know what to prepare, will I embarrass myself?"
The butler seemed to read her mind and smiled reassuringly, "Miss, there's no need to worry. The old lady is always kind, and everyone in the family is easy to get along with. After all, the main branch only has Mr. Huo Chen's lineage. Besides, we will prepare suitable clothes and gifts for you in advance. You just need to go on time."
Ji Xiaosong breathed a sigh of relief, patted her chest, and said, "That's good, that's good. It's all thanks to your help, otherwise I wouldn't know what to do."
After saying that, she remembered something and asked cautiously, "Um... will President Huo also be going?"
She thought to herself that if Huo Chen were here, she would have to be even more careful, lest he laugh at her again.
The butler's smile remained unchanged as he replied, "Mr. Huo is always busy, but he never misses the family banquets at the old mansion. Miss and Mr. Huo are family, so please go together."
Ji Xiaosong nodded, secretly pondering to himself:
It seems I'll have quite a few opportunities to deal with Huo Chen in the future, so I need to be careful about how I interact with him. I can't make a fool of myself in front of him again, or this rich woman's life will probably be difficult.
Just then, the butler reminded her, "If Miss has no other instructions, I will go and make the arrangements."
Ji Xiaosong snapped out of her daze and quickly said, "Okay, okay, thank you for your hard work."
The butler bowed slightly, about to turn and leave, but then seemed to remember something and stopped again.
His gaze was gentle, and his tone carried just the right amount of respect and guidance as he slowly said, “Miss, you don’t need to be so polite. From now on, your status in the Huo family will be extraordinary. The little life in your womb is the hope that the Huo family has been longing for for many years. As the mother of the child, you should hold your head high and be full of confidence.”
Ji Xiaosong was slightly taken aback. She looked up and met the butler's sincere gaze, and for a moment she was stunned.
She opened her mouth, intending to retort, but swallowed the words back.
The butler's words sounded strange at first, but upon closer examination, they carried an undeniable air of authority.
The butler continued, “Look at the luxurious decorations throughout this room, and think about how much the old lady values you. This is not without reason. You are a meritorious person who will soon carry on the Huo family line. If you have any ideas in the future, you can do them boldly without hesitation. Although the Huo family is prestigious, you are now already inside the family and in a very important position.”
A ripple stirred in Ji Xiaosong's heart. She had originally thought she had just gotten lucky and gotten close to the Huo family, but she never imagined that she would have such an important position in the butler's words.
She scratched her head and smiled shyly, "Now that you mention it, I really do feel like I'm in a dream. I've always thought of myself as just an ordinary person, and suddenly being praised like this makes me feel a little uncomfortable."
The butler's lips curled into a slight smile, a smile full of understanding: "Miss, it's normal to feel this way since you're new here. But you'll get used to it as time goes on. If you encounter anything you're unsure about in the future, just let us know, and we'll all offer advice and solutions to ensure everything goes smoothly for you."
Ji Xiaosong nodded, a strange emotion gradually welling up in her heart.
This emotion contained both curiosity about the unknown life in a wealthy family and a sense of confidence born from the butler's words.
"Okay, I'll listen to you! From now on, I won't stand on ceremony anymore. If there's anything I don't understand, I'll definitely ask you for help right away."
As she spoke, her tone became more carefree, sweeping away her previous awkwardness.
Upon seeing this, the butler's eyes flashed with a hint of appreciation: "That's good then. Miss, I'll go and make the arrangements now. Please feel free to let me know if you need anything."
After saying that, he turned and walked away with steady steps, his back view exuding professionalism and competence.
Ji Xiaosong looked in the direction the butler had left and took a deep breath.
The necklace and checks in her hands seemed to weigh a ton, but at this moment she no longer regarded them as just a windfall, but as a symbol of a change in status.
She knew in her heart that from this moment on, her life would be completely rewritten, and what she had to do was to try her best to adapt to this brand-new role, to gain a foothold in this seemingly glamorous but unknown world of the wealthy, and to enjoy her own "rich woman's life".
After leaving the Huo family's group, Ji Xiaosong received a phone call from her immediate boss.