The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker

Chapter 365 - 335 Yan Zhiyao

Qiao Yuxian and the others walked towards the elevator.When they reached the elevator and were waiting, they heard Qiao Weizhou’s voice.

He was making a phone call in the emergency stairway.

Qiao Weizhou and He Tu were not joining them for dinner but were leaving together.

While Qiao Yuxian and the others were tidying up, he received a call from their parents and went to the stairway to answer it.

The door to the stairway might not have been closed properly, as Qiao Weizhou’s voice was very clear.

They were on the thirtieth floor, watching the elevator slowly ascend from the basement level minus two, listening to Qiao Weizhou’s voice.

Qiao Weizhou said, "I don’t know. I was in closed training at Xi Mei and went somewhere to see my sister. I haven’t contacted her these past days."

Gu Yanjing glanced at Qiao Yuxian.

Qiao Yuxian watched the numbers above the elevator.

Qiao Weizhou continued, "Why would I lie to you? My relationship with her isn’t as good as you think. She often hits me, you all know that."

Qiao Lechu also looked at Qiao Yuxian.

Qiao Weizhou paused then added, "I can’t even see her, how would I know what she’s doing. Weren’t you calling to check on my stage performance? Why keep asking about my sister. Qiao Shuning, give the phone to Mom and Dad, I don’t want to talk to you."

It seemed the person on the other end said something again.

Qiao Weizhou replied, "Yeah. What have you done to deserve being called sister by me? I owe surviving this far to your mercy in not killing me."

The elevator reached the thirtieth floor, and they entered, ceasing to listen to Qiao Weizhou’s rant.

In the elevator, Qin Xia leaned against Qiao Yuxian and said, "Qiao Weizhou was talking about you, wasn’t he?"

"What makes you think that?" Qiao Yuxian asked.

"You really loved hitting people a few years ago," Qin Xia said. "You even hit me."

"When did I ever hit you?" Qiao Yuxian retorted, "I mostly target my family."

As she spoke, she reached out and brushed her finger against Qiao Lechu’s chin.

Qiao Lechu smiled with closed lips.

Lin Huai Shu watched her obedient smile.

"Back on the M Continent, when I mentioned jumping into the river," Qin Xia recalled.

Chu Zhengran stood behind her, looking at her back.

Qiao Yuxian replied, "Didn’t you deserve that beating? You were endlessly whining. Besides, we clearly fought each other. You hit me too."

"Could I possibly win against you?" Qin Xia straightened up, looking at her.

"I didn’t hit you that hard," Qiao Yuxian said.

"Bullshit. My arm was swollen for days from your slaps," Qin Xia said, "I couldn’t even lift my arm."

"How dare you say that," Qiao Yuxian retorted, "Your extended nail broke in half, scratching my face—I almost got disfigured. My face was almost half natural. Also, your arm was swollen because you flailed about swinging wildly, causing a strain."

"That’s nonsense. The injury on your face was from saving Yuan Wei, nothing to do with me," Qin Xia said.

Gu Yanjing slightly furrowed his brows.

Yuan Wei listened to their argument.

"Just admit that you caused some of the injury," Qiao Yuxian demanded.

Feeling guilty, Qin Xia’s lips moved but couldn’t find words.

Qiao Yuxian raised an eyebrow.

Qin Xia huffed softly.

Just then, the elevator doors opened and they exited, dropping the subject.

In the lobby, they waited for Qiao Weizhou to finish his call and come down, Qiao Yuxian gave him some reminders.

He Tu took Qiao Weizhou back to Xi Mei. The others went to Jingxian Building for dinner.

Indeed, they ordered lavishly against Chu Zhengran.

To avoid having leftovers, Lin Huai Shu ordered all the expensive items.

Chu Zhengran didn’t bother countering him.

No one ate well for breakfast, so they made up for it at lunch.

With food and drink aplenty, they began discussing the morning’s assault.

"There are many who want Yanjing dead, pondering that won’t easily reveal who it is," Lin Huai Shu said.

Chu Zhengran watched Qin Xia use a toothpick to pick seeds from a strawberry, one by one.

She only ate some vegetables, two shrimp, and two strawberries, then didn’t touch the chopsticks again.

"How about those who are more urgent?" Liu Zhou asked.

Qiao Yuxian glanced at Liu Zhou then at Gu Yanjing.

This morning’s people, their planning, strategies, actions, were very urgent, seemingly aiming for Gu Yanjing’s life at once.

Under the table, Gu Yanjing held Qiao Yuxian’s hand in silence.

They fell quiet for a moment.

Qiao Lechu sucked on a straw, quietly watching them, listening to their conversation.

She finished the last bit of juice in her cup, then sucked the empty cup twice.

Lin Huai Shu noticed and placed his unused cup beside her.

Qiao Lechu straightened her posture and glanced at Lin Huai Shu.

Lin Huai Shu smiled at her, saying nothing.

Qiao Lechu looked at the juice, after a moment, she inserted the straw into the cup, continuing to drink.

Qiao Yuxian quietly observed their every move.

But Qin Xia suddenly looked up from picking strawberry seeds, sat up straight, and said, "Could it be from the Qin Family?"

Everyone looked at her.

"Are they trying to rescue Qin Rui?" Qin Xia asked again.

"No," Gu Yanjing replied.

Qin Xia looked at him.

Gu Yanjing glanced at Chu Zhengran.

Chu Zhengran took over the conversation, "Has the Qin Family not anyone you can use?"

"Yes," Qin Xia said, "There’s still some waiting for me to return and lead them into pig farming and fortune."

Chu Zhengran: "......"

"But we haven’t kept in touch," Qin Xia said.

When she decided to hand the Qin Family to Qin Rui, she severed all ties.

This ensured the safety of those people.

Also, to dispel Qin Rui’s concerns over her.

Yet Qin Rui constantly feared she was a latent threat.

The people in the Qin Family are still useful to Qin Rui, for now, he doesn’t dare confront them or mistreat them.

Thus, he can only eliminate Qin Xia, leaving those people helpless and desperate, making them entirely loyal to him.

Chu Zhengran paused and said, "The Qin Family is under surveillance, it’s not them."

"Oh." Qin Xia lowered her head again, continuing to pick strawberry seeds.

Chu Zhengran glanced at her, then at Gu Yanjing, "However, the Qin Family must be dealt with."

Qin Xia paused momentarily, and after two seconds said, "Oh."

Chu Zhengran noted her reaction but chose not to elaborate further.

Yet Qin Xia pondered briefly and asked, "Are you planning to go there? Will it conflict with Yao Mountain Island?"

Qiao Yuxian felt their conversation like sparks that now burned upon her.

Gu Yanjing lowered his gaze, remaining silent.

What he sought might be found on Yao Mountain Island.

The Qin Family was a good reason to visit Yao Mountain Island.

Chu Zhengran said, "Depends on the situation."

Qin Xia nodded and said no more.

"Then who could it be?" Lin Huai Shu redirected, "Who wants Yanjing’s life so urgently?"

After a moment of silence, Gu Yanjing said, "Imperial Power Club. Yan Zhiyao."