The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker

Chapter 368 - 338: Going to the Qin Family

Gu Yanjing and Qiao Yuxian brought Qiao Lech back to the Gu Mansion together.Lin Huai Shu originally wanted to follow them, but he feared that constantly tagging along might annoy Qiao Lech, so he went back first.

When they returned, Qiao Zhiang was at home playing chess with the old man.

Seeing Qiao Lech arrive, he tossed the Go pieces aside and ran to her, hugging her, "Sister."

It had been a long time since Qiao Lech had seen him, and now, her eyes were filled with love.

She patted his head and pinched his little cheek, "You’ve gained weight."

Qiao Zhiang said, "Grandpa’s place has really good food. If you stay here a few days, you’ll gain weight too."

Qiao Lech rubbed his little face harder,

Gu Yanjing walked up to them and said, "Why are you at home?"

Qiao Zhiang immediately retracted his beaming smile, burying his head in Qiao Lech’s stomach, saying nothing.

Qiao Lech patted his little head, also stung by Gu Yanjing’s coldness, and kept her head down without speaking.

It only then occurred to her that Qiao Zhiang should have gone to his interest class this afternoon; clearly, he shouldn’t be at home at this time.

Qiao Yuxian was on the phone with Qin Xia, discussing her plans to go to M Continent, and had no time to save him for now.

It was Old Sir Gu, leaning on his cane, who came to Little Zhiang’s rescue: "I asked him to stay home to keep me company. What’s there to learn at an interest class? The point is that he should be interested. If he’s not interested, why force him to go?"

Seeing someone backing him up, Qiao Zhiang hugged Qiao Lech’s waist and moved with her toward Old Sir Gu’s side.

Old Sir Gu straightened his back, trying to show off in front of Qiao Zhiang.

But Gu Yanjing shot him a gaze sharp as a cold sword.

His bravado was suddenly halved, looking noticeably lacking in confidence.

But to save face, especially in front of Qiao Zhiang, he forced himself to hold on.

Qiao Lech and Qiao Zhiang looked at Old Sir Gu.

Qiao Lech seemed alright with it.

After all, in her mind, it was only natural for anyone to fear Gu Yanjing.

But Qiao Zhiang’s little expression was full of worry, thinking this grandpa seemed a bit extravagant in his claims, not very reliable.

"What are you looking at?" Old Sir Gu, losing his confidence, put on the air of a senior again, "Is that how you look at your own grandpa? Which of my words were wrong just now?"

Gu Yanjing still looked at him with calm, icy eyes, "Letting him skip classes, and you think you’re justified?"

Old Sir Gu gripped his cane tightly.

Qiao Lech and Qiao Zhiang watched Old Sir Gu, who was on the verge of collapsing.

"You!" Old Sir Gu shouted one word loudly, then his voice suddenly weakened, clutching his chest, "Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. No, no, my chest hurts. I’m sick again, sick from anger, anger."

Qiao Zhiang immediately went to support him.

Gu Yanjing watched this clumsy performance that had persisted for twenty years.

Little Zhiang was too short, unable to support Old Sir Gu.

Finally, it was Gu Yanjing who went over, holding his arm, "Back to your room?"

"Wait, wait." Old Sir Gu suddenly seemed much better, "I haven’t finished this game of chess. I’ll go back after finishing."

Gu Yanjing: "......"

Qiao Lech pursed her lips, thinking: So this was the Gu Family atmosphere.

Gu Yanjing supported him as they walked toward the chessboard.

Qiao Yuxian finished her call and led Qiao Lech and Qiao Zhiang to follow behind them.

They all sat down. The servants served tea and brought over some snacks.

Old Sir Gu looked at Qiao Lech and said, "You’re Lech, Yuxian’s sister?"

Qiao Lech sat demurely, "Yes, Grandpa Gu."

Old Sir Gu looked at her kindly, "What a fate Qiao Huaisong has. Two such beautiful granddaughters, and such a delightful little grandson."

Qiao Zhiang smiled at him.

Qiao Yuxian glanced at Old Sir Gu.

Qiao Lech blinked her eyes.

What did this mean?

Did Grandpa know them?

She looked at Qiao Yuxian.

Qiao Yuxian nodded at her.

Gu Yanjing helped Qiao Yuxian roll up her slightly long sleeve, not raising his head, "Grandpa Qiao’s eldest son has another son and a daughter."

Old Sir Gu’s face was expressionless, struck at heart, feeling even more unbalanced, "How can you even say that. Look at their grandson, then their granddaughter. Then look at yourself. Just a sullen gourd formed on an iceberg."

Qiao Yuxian looked at Gu Yanjing, then at Old Sir Gu, changing the topic, "Grandpa. Where are Ji Xiaoxiao and Gu Yicheng?"

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But I didn’t see her last night, nor did I see Gu Yicheng.

Speaking of them, Old Sir Gu sighed.

Little Zhiang looked at Old Sir Gu, then mimicked him with a sigh.

Qiao Yuxian looked at Qiao Zhiang again.

Qiao Zhiang said, "Last night, Sister Ji and Brother Yicheng had a big fight. Brother Yicheng shouted so loudly, and Sister Ji cried very sadly."

"Yicheng had been drinking. It seemed to be because of a woman," Old Sir Gu said, "Last night, Xiaoxiao wanted to attend the celebration. Gu Yicheng, under the influence of alcohol, wouldn’t let her go and tore her dress."

Qiao Yuxian frowned slightly.

Old Sir Gu continued, "I’ve had Yicheng locked up in the back courtyard. Xiaoxiao left, and when I asked where she was going, she didn’t say anything."

"It was scary last night; it scared me into sleeping with Grandpa," Qiao Zhiang said.

Qiao Lech mussed his hair a bit.

"But I called Xiaoxiao at noon, and she’s fine," said Old Sir Gu.

Gu Yanjing listened to Old Sir Gu, feeling that Gu Yicheng had been acting out a lot lately. After a while, he said, "Keep Yicheng locked up until he genuinely calm down, then release him."

"That’s what I was thinking too," Old Sir Gu said.

At the main house, they watched Qiao Zhiang and Old Sir Gu play a few games of chess.

After dinner, Gu Yanjing, Qiao Yuxian, and Qiao Lech, along with Qiao Zhiang, returned to the East Courtyard.

Qiao Lech stayed over for the night.

At the East Courtyard, a servant first took her to see her room, Qiao Zhiang followed her.

Gu Yanjing took a call in the hallway, and Qiao Yuxian was video chatting with her roommates in the side hall.

Han Yangliu and Zhou Yunbing had gone to M Continent to have fun and were telling her about the places they were going to visit.

They even asked Zhao Meng and Qiao Yuxian to take leave and join them for a few days in M Continent.

Zhao Meng and Qiao Yuxian both said they had to intern and couldn’t go.

So Han Yangliu and Zhou Yunbing said they would buy things for them, asking if there was anything they liked, and they’d bring it back.

Zhao Meng planned to buy a bracelet for He Xin and asked them to help her purchase it.

Qiao Yuxian didn’t have anything specific she wanted to buy, just reminding them to stay safe.

She also gave them a phone number, telling them to call it if they needed anything, and someone would assist them.

Once Gu Yanjing finished his call and Qiao Yuxian hung up her video chat, she sat beside Zhaocai, who wasn’t thrilled, and furiously rubbed its head.

Gu Yanjing approached, pulled her up, placed a cushion on the floor, and let her sit on it. He squatted beside her and gently touched her face.

Qiao Yuxian smiled at him and asked, "A call from Wan Ying?"

"Yes," Gu Yanjing said, "in two days, I have to go to the Qin Family."

Qiao Yuxian slowed her rubbing of Zhaocai and looked at him, "Is something happening with the Qin Family?"

"They’ve been planning to rescue Qin Rui, but haven’t taken any concrete action yet," Gu Yanjing said, "This visit is mainly because Zheng Ran wants to deal with the Qin Family."

Qiao Yuxian understood and nodded, "Does Qin Xia know?"

"Zheng Ran will tell her," Gu Yanjing replied.

Qiao Yuxian nodded again.

"Going together?" Gu Yanjing asked.

Qiao Yuxian was silent for a few seconds and then said, "No. I still need to intern, no time."

Gu Yanjing glanced at her, "You can take leave."

"I just took a week off not long ago," Qiao Yuxian replied, "It wouldn’t be good to take more."

Gu Yanjing saw she didn’t want to go, so he said no more.

Qiao Yuxian then asked, "How many days will you be gone?"

"Depends," Gu Yanjing kissed her lips, "If Yao Mountain Island gets involved, it might take longer."

Qiao Yuxian slowly blinked twice, then said after a while, "Actually... you don’t have to consider Yao Mountain Island. They won’t get involved."

Gu Yanjing looked at her, raising his eyebrows slightly.

Qiao Yuxian saw the slightly meaningful expression on his face, after a few seconds, she raised her hand to cover his face.

As if covering his eyes could keep her secrets safe.

She didn’t want to say, didn’t want to go, and Gu Yanjing did not force her.

He smiled a little, took her hand down, held it in his own, looked at her, and said, "Okay. I’ll come back as soon as I can."