The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker

Chapter 343 - 316: Respectable Family

"Yanjing." Mrs. Lin called out to Gu Yanjing from the third floor."Aunt Lin. Uncle Lin." After greeting them, Gu Yanjing introduced them to Qiao Yuxian.

Qiao Yuxian also greeted, "Uncle Lin, Aunt Lin."

Mr. Lin responded, while Mrs. Lin stepped forward and took Qiao Yuxian’s hand, carefully examining her appearance: "Lin Huai Shu said Yanjing married a very beautiful wife. I thought he was exaggerating, but today seeing you, I actually think he was too modest."

Lin Huai Shu was stunned, his eyes wide open. He slowly turned his neck to look at Gu Yanjing.

It just so happened that he met Gu Yanjing’s gaze.

Lin Huai Shu’s throat tightened. He felt as if someone was strangling him.

Qiao Yuxian smiled and said, "Thank you, Aunt Lin, for the compliment. There are many people today; please forgive any lack of hospitality."

"Don’t be so polite." Mrs. Lin patted her hand and said, "Yanjing is someone we watched grow up. Today, we consider ourselves family."

Qiao Yuxian said, "Of course."

"Mom, you’re too familiar," Lin Huai Shu hurriedly pulled back his mother, afraid she might say something that would embarrass him.

"Why are you pulling me?" Mrs. Lin glared at him and then looked at Qiao Lechu behind Qiao Yuxian, directly asking, "Who is this young lady...?"

Qiao Yuxian glanced at Qiao Lechu and said, "Oh, my sister."

Seeing everyone looking at her, Qiao Lechu paused and then greeted, "Uncle Lin, Aunt Lin."

"She’s your sister, huh?" Mrs. Lin looked at her and said, "How should I address you?"

"You can call me Lechu," Qiao Lechu nervously replied.

"Qiao Lechu?" Mrs. Lin asked again.

Qiao Lechu nodded, smiling politely but a bit tense.

Mrs. Lin looked at her, unable to conceal her satisfied smile.

Seeing this, Qiao Yuxian glanced at Gu Yanjing.

Gu Yanjing looked at her, reassuring her.

"Really pretty. Do you have a boyfriend? How old are you this year?" Mrs. Lin asked again.

Qiao Lechu looked at her, bewildered.

Lin Huai Shu quickly grabbed Mrs. Lin’s arm and said, "Mom, your friends are over there, right? Go say hello!"

As he spoke, he winked at Old Lin.

Old Lin immediately understood.

The father and son each took an arm and led Mrs. Lin away.

Mr. Lin, before leaving, politely said to them, "We have acquaintances over there, we’ll say hi. You continue, carry on."

Qiao Yuxian smiled and said, "Alright, alright."

After the three of them left.

Qiao Lechu looked at Qiao Yuxian.

Qiao Yuxian squeezed her hand and looked at Gu Yanjing.

Gu Yanjing said, "Huai Shu’s family has always been like this."

"It’s nice," Qiao Yuxian said, "You can tell from his personality."

"They aren’t some human trafficking den. Proper family," Gu Yanjing added, defending the Lin family’s reputation.

Both Qiao Yuxian and Qiao Lechu burst into laughter.

"Want to sit over there?" Gu Yanjing asked.

"No," Qiao Yuxian looked at Sheng Chendong and Zhao Shimeng, "Go say hi over there. Lechu, is there anyone you want to meet?"

Qiao Lechu shook her head.

"Let me know if there’s someone you want to meet, and I’ll take you," Qiao Yuxian said, "Anyway, after meeting a few more people, there’s not much else to do."

Qiao Lechu thought for a moment and then leaned in to whisper in her ear, "I want to take a photo with Qin Xia later. She’s dressed beautifully today."

Today on the red carpet, Qin Xia and Wei Jiye were the finale, and the moment they appeared, they trended on social media.

Qiao Yuxian looked around and saw Chu Zhengran but not Qin Xia, so she said, "There will be a show later, she will be in the audience; I’ll take you to find her then."

"Okay," Qiao Lechu said.

They went to greet Sheng Chendong and Zhao Shimeng.

Afterward, Sheng Chendong and Zhao Shimeng stayed with them until the event began.

Gu Yanjing and Qiao Yuxian sat at the far left of the first row.

A very low-key, inconspicuous spot.

While arranging seats, a few extra were purposely left empty nearby.

Now, two were filled by Sheng Chendong and Zhao Shimeng.

It was evident to everyone that Sheng Chendong wanted to use Gu Yanjing’s reputation in the Capital City.

He was determined to stick by his side.

But Gu Yanjing gave him this face, enough face.

After tonight, the Sheng family’s path in the Capital City would likely be much smoother.

Lin Huai Shu didn’t sit with them; he sat with He Tu.

The show began, and He Tu spoke, followed by the program.

Qiao Yuxian sat at the edge of the first row, watched the program for a while, then started looking for Qin Xia.

But after scanning around, she didn’t see Qin Xia.

She looked at Chu Zhengran sitting on the other side of Gu Yanjing, who was obviously searching too.

Qiao Yuxian simply sent a message to Qin Xia.

Qin Xia probably didn’t have her phone with her; she didn’t reply.

Qiao Yuxian then sent a message to her assistant.

Her assistant replied saying Qin Xia was in the backyard with Xiao Zhe.

Seeing this message, Qiao Yuxian instinctively turned off her phone screen and looked nonchalantly at the stage.

Chu Zhengran, after constantly looking for Qin Xia, noticed Qiao Yuxian was now watching the program. After a while, he tapped lightly on the small table between him and Gu Yanjing.

Gu Yanjing glanced at him.

Chu Zhengran looked at him.

Between brothers, a look was enough to understand everything.

Gu Yanjing gave him a look but ignored him, directly looking at the stage.

Chu Zhengran felt deeply despised from that look, but he said nothing.

As expected, a few seconds later, as anticipated, Gu Yanjing, despite his disdain, still turned to ask Qiao Yuxian, "Qin Xia didn’t come?"

"She has something," Qiao Yuxian said.

"Left?" Gu Yanjing asked again.

"Not yet," Qiao Yuxian said.

Gu Yanjing didn’t say anything further.

Chu Zhengran listened, sat for a while, then left.

The Chu Family behind him followed along.

As he left, Gu Yanjing’s spot next to him was empty.

Not long after, someone else sat down.

Gu Yanjing was chatting with Qiao Yuxian, not paying much attention to who sat down.

But the person next to him suddenly called him, "Gu Yanjing."

A delicate and weak voice.

Gu Yanjing turned to look over.

Qiao Yuxian also glanced over.

Sheng Anhe looked at Gu Yanjing and smiled, "Long time no see, Gu Yanjing."

Hearing her words, Qiao Yuxian remained expressionless, her left eyebrow slightly raised.

Gu Yanjing was equally expressionless, his demeanor even cold.

He glanced at Sheng Anhe, then looked towards Meng Yan and Su Qi standing not far away.

Meng Yan and Su Qi, seeing his gaze, instantly straightened up, their jawline tense, with their gaze lowered, not daring to breathe.

They felt their lives were in the grip of Black and White Impermanence.

Someone came over, they were responsible for blocking.

But Sheng Anhe said she wanted to find Sheng Chendong and Zhao Shimeng. They didn’t block her.

Who knew she’d say a few words to Sheng Chendong and his wife and head straight to the seat.

When they wanted to stop her, it was already too late...