Chapter 101 - Nowhere to Go

Xia Liuli opened her red lips, a string of phone numbers jumped on her fingertips, and finally stopped on Zhao Xiukai's mobile phone. On the other end of the phone, Zhao Xiukai's heartbeat accelerated inexplicably, as if being pulled by some mysterious force. He knew that all this was because of Xia Liuli. "Beep-beep--" The phone was connected, and Zhao Xiukai was about to ask about Xia Liuli's injuries, but he accidentally caught the trembling and sobbing in her voice. His heart suddenly tightened, and he asked anxiously: "Liuli, what's wrong with you? Are you uncomfortable?" Xia Liuli's voice was crying, like a fallen leaf swaying in the wind, helpless and fragile: "Brother Kai, I... I'm homeless." Zhao Xiukai heard this, and an indescribable anxiety and heartache surged in his heart: "Tell me your location, I'll go find you now." Xia Liuli reported the address, with a hint of sobs in her voice, telling that the landlord's sudden change of mind caught her off guard and she could only stay in the hotel temporarily. However, the purse in his hand was becoming increasingly empty, and even the room fee for the second night could hardly be supported. Zhao Xiukai thought to himself that the landlord's change of heart was not accidental, and there must be a pusher behind it. A figure quickly flashed through his mind-Xia Zhuozhuo. Although he was grateful to Xia Zhuozhuo for saving his life, at this moment, the displeasure surged into his heart again. "Wait a moment, I'll be there soon." Zhao Xiukai's words were full of determination and eagerness. , Xia Liuli's face showed an imperceptible smile of victory. In her heart, although the Zhao family was famous, its assets were limited and it was difficult for her to catch her eye. However, she could use Zhao Xiukai as a chess piece to win back Du Haoran. She knew Du Haoran's personality and preferences very well, and she had a plan for this game. At the same time, Xia Zhuozhuo woke up from her sleep, and the sunlight outside the window shone on her face, bringing a touch of warmth. She decided to cook breakfast for her family to express her gratitude and love for her family. In the kitchen, Xia Zhuozhuo's busy figure looked particularly warm in the morning light. Soon, a table of sumptuous breakfast was presented to everyone, with Chinese and Western food complementing each other, making people salivate. Family members woke up one after another, and when they saw the breakfast in front of them, they all showed surprise and admiration. Mrs. Xia even took Xia Zhuozhuo's hand, with tears in her eyes: "Xiaoqi, you have worked hard." Xia Zhuozhuo shook her head gently, with a bit of shyness and satisfaction in her smile: "It's not hard, I'm idle anyway. You try it and see if it suits your taste." The family sat together, enjoying this rare warm time. Mrs. Xia took the lead in picking up chopsticks, tasting Xia Zhuozhuo's craftsmanship, and praised it. Others followed suit, and soon, the table of breakfast was swept away. Xia Liu touched her round belly and smiled, "Sister, with your cooking skills, you can definitely participate in the cooking competition in Shanghai." Xia San also nodded and agreed, "Yes, Xiaoqi, your cooking skills are really great. If you participate in the Golden Spoon Competition, you might really win the championship." Xia Zhuozhuo heard this, but her heart was calm. She had already heard the essence of this competition - it was just held by the daughters of wealthy families to gild themselves. She prefers to compete with international professional chefs rather than compete with these socialite daughters. However, she suddenly thought of Qiuyu, the chef who was passionate about cooking. Perhaps this competition is more suitable for her. So, she said, "Golden Spoon Competition? I can recommend Qiuyu to participate. She is very interested in cooking, and she comes from a family of culinary skills, so she should perform well." The family members nodded in agreement when they heard this. They knew that Xia Zhuozhuo never needed these halos to gild herself. Because she is a bright pearl, she can shine brightly wherever she goes. At this time, Xia Huaile suddenly said: "Mom, my agent called me yesterday and asked me to shoot a public service advertisement. I have to go out." Mrs. Xia nodded and agreed, and reminded: "Remember not to let yourself be wronged." She knew that her third son was a person who only reported good news but not bad news, and never told his family about his grievances. Xia Huaile agreed and was about to leave, but Xia Zhuozhuo said: "Third brother, can I go with you?" Xia Huaile hesitated when he heard this. It's not that he was unwilling to take Xia Zhuozhuo with him, but he was worried that his embarrassment would be seen by his sister. He didn't want his sister to worry about him. However, Xia Zhuozhuo's eyes were full of sincerity and expectation: "I won't cause trouble for you, but I have never seen this kind of shooting, and I want to see the horizon." Xia Huaile looked at his sister's eyes and finally softened. He nodded: "Okay, I'll take you there." Xia Zhuozhuo smiled brightly when she heard this: "Thank you, Third Brother!" Big Brother Xia Huaizheng glanced at Xia Liu from the side, and Xia Liu understood, knowing that Big Brother wanted him to go with him to protect Xia Zhuozhuo's safety. So he said: "Third Brother, take me with you too." Xia Huaile was a little embarrassed: "It might be a bit inconvenient to bring too many people." In the company, he was not the one who made the decision. It's okay to bring one, but if he brought two, the agent might have more complaints. Seeing this, Xia Zhuozhuo took the initiative to say: "Sixth Brother, you stay at home with Mom. I'll go with Third Brother." She took the initiative to ask Xia Huaile to go with her to solve his dilemma. With her around, Xia Liu would be a little inconvenient. Xia Liu nodded when she heard this: "Okay, I'll wait for you to come back at home." The two got in the car and set off. This was the first time Xia Zhuozhuo saw Xia Huaile dressed normally, and she couldn't help but look at him a few more times. The brothers of the Xia family are all handsome, but Xia Huaile is particularly outstanding. He has a refreshing short haircut, and his eyes reveal firmness and confidence, as if he can see through everything in the world. Sitting in the car, Xia Zhuozhuo looked at the scenery outside the window, with a lot of thoughts in her mind. She knew that this time she went to the shooting site with Xia Huaile not only to broaden her horizons, but also to understand her brother's work and life. She wanted to get to know this family more deeply and understand everyone in this family. After arriving at the shooting site, Xia Zhuozhuo was shocked by the scene in front of her. She had never seen such a busy and orderly scene, where everyone was busy and fulfilled. Xia Huaile quickly got down to work, and his professionalism and dedication made Xia Zhuozhuo deeply admired. During the shooting, Xia Zhuozhuo had the opportunity to communicate with Xia Huaile. She asked about her brother's work situation, life status and future plans. Xia Huaile patiently answered her sister's questions with a happy smile on his face. Through this filming trip, Xia Zhuozhuo not only broadened her horizons, but also deepened her understanding and feelings for her brother. She understood that although this family had experienced many ups and downs, everyone was working hard and struggling in their own way. They supported and encouraged each other and protected this family together. And she herself gradually found her own position and value in this process. She is no longer the little girl who only relies on others and acts willfully. She learned to be independent, strong, and to create her own happiness with her own hands. When night fell, Xia Zhuozhuo and Xia Huaile returned home together, and the family had been waiting for a long time. They sat together and shared their experiences and feelings today. Xia Zhuozhuo told her what she saw and heard, and the family listened with relish. At this moment, Xia Zhuozhuo deeply felt the warmth and strength of home. She knew that no matter how many challenges and difficulties she would encounter in the future, as long as this home was still there and as long as her family was still around, she would have endless strength and courage to face everything. Zhao Xiukai, on the other hand, rushed to Xia Liuli's side after learning of her predicament. He comforted Xia Liuli and helped her in his own way. However, Xia Liuli was always thinking about Du Haoran in her heart. She knew that only Du Haoran could give her true happiness and home. Xia Zhuozhuo saw all this and kept it in mind. She understood that everyone has their own obsessions and pursuits in their hearts. She would not interfere with other people's choices, but would only silently bless them and support them. Because she knew that everyone has their own way to go and their own dreams to pursue. And she would continue to move forward and continue to pursue her own dreams and happiness. He was as handsome as a dream character who had crossed the dimensional wall. His face was as flawless as a sculpture, his nose was steep, his eyes were deep, and he flashed with wisdom, as if he could see into people's hearts. With perfect contours and dazzling brilliance from every angle, he was destined to be the focus of the center of the stage. The word "man tearing man" flashed through Xia Zhuozhuo's mind, knowing that he was not an ordinary person, but the most dazzling star in the bright galaxy. She secretly made up her mind to help him reach the top and let the whole world see this lost gem.