The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker

Chapter 341 - 314 Madam Chu

Chu Zhengran saw that Qin Xia didn’t even want to listen, and turned around to leave.He instinctively chased after her.

But just after taking two steps, a voice sounded behind him: "Zheng Ran."

A gentle and soft voice, with a Beijing accent. Qin Xia was clearly at some distance, with many people chatting in the venue, and slow, soft music playing.

Yet she still heard that voice clearly.

She even felt that the voice was right by her ear.

Her entire spine tingled.

Her body uncontrollably halted.

Chu Zhengran heard the voice and also stopped, turning back. After seeing the woman, he said, "Mom."

Madam Chu was wearing an apricot-colored cheongsam, wrapped in a shawl, with her hair elegantly styled. She wore an imperial green jade necklace around her neck.

Her wrist also adorned with an imperial green bracelet.

Noble and elegant.

Whether in her demeanor or expression, she looked like a lady from a grand mansion, raised with strict etiquette.

Every move, every smile, was taught and practiced.

Two women followed behind her.

They seemed both to protect her and to serve her at any time.

Madam Chu smiled gently and said softly, "Zheng Ran, what are you doing?"

As she spoke again, Qin Xia suddenly snapped back to her senses and quickly walked away without looking back.

Chu Zhengran glanced at the now-distant Qin Xia, took a deep breath, walked over to Madam Chu, and said, "Mom. Nothing much."

"There are many people today, and a lot of media too. As the only heir of the Chu Family, you must act composed and appropriate." Madam Chu raised her hand to adjust his clothes slightly, her voice gentle and soft, "Walking so hastily like the wind, what kind of manner is that?"

"I understand, Mom." Chu Zhengran said.

"If you understand, keep it in mind." Madam Chu said, "You always agree verbally but still act hastily."

Chu Zhengran smiled, "Hmm. I’ll remember."

Madam Chu gave him another look and asked, "Where is Yanjing?"

"When I came down, he was still upstairs." Chu Zhengran said.

"Alright." Madam Chu said, "There are some acquaintances downstairs, I’ll go see them."

"Okay." Chu Zhengran said.

Madam Chu reminded him again, "Remember what I told you."

"I understand." Chu Zhengran smiled and agreed.

Madam Chu nodded with a smile, and took the two people with her downstairs.

After she left, Chu Zhengran looked around but didn’t see Qin Xia’s figure, took a deep breath, and started looking for Qin Xia aimlessly.

Meanwhile, Qin Xia went directly to the lounge on the fourth floor from the third floor.

Upon reaching the lounge, she found only Liu Zhou was inside.

She chatted with Liu Zhou for a while, then left the fourth floor.

Just as she came down from the fourth floor, she encountered the person beside Madam Chu at the staircase.

It seemed like she had been waiting for her at the staircase.

"Miss Qin, our madam would like to meet you."

Qin Xia looked at her without speaking and didn’t move.

"Miss Qin, please." The woman said again.

Qin Xia looked at her for a moment, and finally followed her.

The banquet was held at the front of the hotel, with people gathered there, leaving the hotel’s backyard very quiet.

Moreover, Xi Mei Media guarded against any malicious intentions from entering through the backyard and had set up good security in the back.

When Madam Chu arrived, she even had the Chu Family members surround the backyard.

When Qin Xia reached the backyard, Madam Chu was sitting in the octagonal pavilion there.

Holding a small folding fan, sitting there with her back straight, unspeakably elegant.

Qin Xia approached.

Hearing footsteps, Madam Chu looked at her and smiled gently, "Sit."

Qin Xia sat down.

The woman behind Madam Chu poured tea for Qin Xia.

Watching the tea being poured into the cup, Qin Xia then lifted her eyes to look at Madam Chu.

The smile on Madam Chu’s face was always gentle, and her voice perpetually soft, "Miss Qin, it’s been a long time since we last met."

Qin Xia also smiled, "Yes, it’s been years."

"Have you reconnected with Zheng Ran?" Madam Chu asked.

"Not really reconnected." Qin Xia said, "We’ve run into each other a few times."

"Zheng Ran still can’t forget you." Madam Chu said.

Qin Xia’s lips curved slightly, "Whether he can forget or not is his own issue."

Madam Chu looked at her, speaking softly, "And what about you?"

"Me?" Qin Xia looked at her, "Does whether I can forget him have much to do with whether he can forget me?"

"Miss Qin, perhaps last time I spoke rather indirectly, possibly leaving room for misunderstanding. So this time I’ll speak directly." Madam Chu said with a gentle smile.

"Please do." Qin Xia knew what she was about to say but still came over here.

"The trouble in your family is significant." Madam Chu spoke in a soft, slow voice, "Your brother is currently captured, but his influence remains a hidden danger. Things are quiet now, but it will emerge sooner or later."

Qin Xia listened to her speak.

"The geographical position of the Qin Family after all is backed by Yao Mountain Island." Madam Chu said, "When the day comes, no matter what happens, Yao Mountain Island cannot stand idle. The Chu Family isn’t afraid of trouble, and Zheng Ran isn’t afraid of Yao Mountain Island. But to be in opposition with Yao Mountain Island, I am unwilling. That’s the first reason."

"The second, I have thoroughly understood your family." Madam Chu said softly, "And the more I understand, the more I believe the decision I made years ago was very correct. Your two brothers even killed their own family members. And your father’s brothers are the same. Such genes, the Chu Family really cannot accept."

Qin Xia listened to her words one by one.

There was no reaction on her face or body.

It was as if these words had already passed through her mind and heart countless times.

The pain that’s been riddled with holes has become a habit.

There will no longer be any special reaction.

"The third, and also the most important point." Madam Chu said, "Zheng Ran’s father passed away early, he was raised by me, personally and carefully. I am very satisfied with my son. From inside and out, his abilities, methods, vision...I am satisfied, very satisfied. He is the only heir of the Chu Family, he must have no weaknesses, no Achilles’ heel. He must always maintain a clear and calm judgment."

"Before you appeared, he was growing exactly as I had hoped." Madam Chu’s speech, despite the quantity, never contained a harsh tone, remained gentle and soft, "But after you appeared, he became completely affected. He became impulsive, irritable, unable to control his emotions. He should have still been a modest gentleman, not an impetuous, clueless young man."

"The Chu Family needs an heir who excels in all aspects, not a reckless one who can easily be manipulated once he opens his mouth." Madam Chu’s gentle voice carried a plea, "So, Miss Qin, I beg you, let Zheng Ran go. You really aren’t on the same path. Being by his side will only expose his weaknesses and vulnerable pulse to the enemy. Consider it for his own good."