The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker

Chapter 387 - 357: The Father’s Intimidation

Gu Yanjing and Qiao Yuxian first went back to the Gu Mansion to see Mr. Gu.After that, they went to the Sixth Hospital to see Yan An.

In the afternoon, they went to the Qiao Family’s house.

The two of them bought a lot of things from M Continent and delivered them one by one.

Su Qi helped carry the things.

The three hadn’t felt anything when entering the Qiao Family’s house, but as soon as Qiao Yu saw Gu Yanjing, the temperature in the entire villa suddenly dropped by ten degrees.

A cold air hit them.

Making the smile on Qiao Yuxian’s face freeze momentarily.

Su Qi, seeing this, paused for two seconds, quickly put down the things and slipped away.

This chill was clearly directed at his boss, Mr. Gu; his father-in-law certainly wouldn’t dare to do anything to him, but as a subordinate, it might not go so well.

So he thought it wise to leave first.

Gu Yanjing calmly looked at Qiao Yu, calling out, "Uncle Qiao."

Qiao Yu did not respond, just stared at him.

Just at that moment, Chen Hui greeted them, inviting them to sit in the living room.

As Chen Hui passed Qiao Yu, she stepped on his foot, hinting that he should restrain himself a little.

But Qiao Yu, seeing the indentation on his slipper, got even angrier.

Gu Yanjing turned his head to look at Qiao Yuxian upon entering the living room.

Qiao Yuxian met his gaze, coughed lightly, and quietly said, "Uh, did I forget to tell you that our marriage thing got discovered."

Gu Yanjing: "......"

Qiao Yuxian gave him a cheeky smile.

Gu Yanjing gently patted the top of her head.

Then they heard Qiao Yu cough loudly.

Gu Yanjing’s fingers stiffened, released his hand, and looked towards Qiao Yu.

Qiao Yu stared at him with a cold face.

Qiao Yuxian glanced at Qiao Yu too, smiling, "Dad, you didn’t go to work today?"

Qiao Yu looked at her, his expression instantly softening, "There’s not much going on today, so I’m just at home."

Chen Hui brought out some fruits, glanced at him expressionlessly as she heard his words.

Clearly, he was in a rush from the company when he heard they were coming back.

Qiao Yu, feeling a bit guilty under Chen Hui’s gaze, avoided eye contact.

Gu Yanjing and Qiao Yuxian watched them.

Chen Hui smiled, "Sit, have some fruits. You must be tired from just returning."

"Not tired," Qiao Yuxian said, "Where are Le Chu and Zhi Ang?"

"Le Chu went to attend a parent-teacher meeting for Zhi Ang," Chen Hui replied.

Qiao Yuxian was pleasantly surprised, "Is it okay for sister to go to a parent-teacher meeting?"

"Yes." Chen Hui smiled, "Next time, you go."

"Mm-hmm." Qiao Yuxian nodded.

"It’s the first time I’ve seen someone eager to go to school to get scolded," Qiao Yu remarked.

"Just getting a taste of it in advance," Qiao Yuxian’s words drew some hatred towards Mr. Gu again.

The kindly father figure on Qiao Yu’s face instantly crumbled. Thinking about having a grandson like Gu Yanjing in the future made his brain ache, worsening his mood even more.

Gu Yanjing watched Qiao Yuxian smirking, noting her deliberately innocent expression, his gaze deepening.

Qiao Yuxian blinked at him, pretending to be innocent.

Qiao Yu watched their "flirty exchanges," coughed again, forcefully saying, "You."

Both Gu Yanjing and Qiao Yuxian looked at him.

Qiao Yu stared at Gu Yanjing, saying, "Come out with me for a moment."

Saying that, Qiao Yu walked outside.

Gu Yanjing followed him, and Qiao Yuxian followed along.

Qiao Yu took a few steps and heard two footsteps behind him. He turned to look at Qiao Yuxian.

Qiao Yuxian halted, looking at Qiao Yu, smiling obediently.

"You go back," Qiao Yu said.

Qiao Yuxian said, "Dad, do you have secrets I can’t hear?"

"What secrets could I have with him," Qiao Yu’s tone held a hint of disdain, "Listen, go back."

Qiao Yuxian didn’t move, paused for two seconds, and said, "Then Dad... don’t hold back."

Gu Yanjing looked at her.

Qiao Yu said, "I won’t."

Qiao Yuxian gave Gu Yanjing a glance of ’take care.’

Gu Yanjing showed no emotion, just looked at her.

Qiao Yuxian watched them enter the yard, then turned to chat with Chen Hui.

Chen Hui said, "Don’t worry, your dad is just having a hard time accepting your sudden marriage."

"I know," Qiao Yuxian replied, "Gu Yanjing is great, Auntie. You can rest assured."

Chen Hui nodded, "I know you have a sense."

Qiao Yuxian smiled.

...

In the yard, Qiao Yu and Gu Yanjing walked to a peach tree.

The peach blossoms were in full bloom, and after a morning rain, a layer of petals fell to the ground.

Qiao Yu looked at the peach flowers on the ground, after a while saying, "Yuxian said you both got married, was it her who pushed you into it?"

Gu Yanjing glanced at the peach blossoms on the tree, saying, "Yes."

Qiao Yu was stunned; the serious expression on his face almost crumbled.

All prepared speeches, due to his single "Yes," piled up in his stomach.

This wasn’t the answer he wanted.

This answer didn’t allow him to continue.

His response seemed to turn him into a victim, making his daughter appear like a little bully.

But Gu Yanjing’s expression was so convincing it left him speechless.

Seeing Qiao Yu silent, Gu Yanjing continued slowly, "Uncle Qiao, before meeting Yuxian, I never thought about marriage and starting a family."

Qiao Yu looked at him.

Gu Yanjing continued, "The marriage itself was indeed suggested by Yuxian, and I did oppose it."

Fury instantly built up in Qiao Yu’s eyes.

He actually opposed it.

He dared to oppose!!!

"But my father forced me, so I agreed," Gu Yanjing said.

"You..." Qiao Yu found himself so angry he almost couldn’t speak, fists clenched.

"At the beginning, I merely wanted to fulfill my duty towards the marriage certificate, to take care of her," Gu Yanjing’s voice was calm and straightforward, "But now... everything has nothing to do with that certificate. Taking care of her, protecting her, liking her, are all from the heart, willingly."

"Uncle Qiao." Gu Yanjing looked off into the distance, his eyes reflecting a lazy arrogance with a hint of hidden warmth, "I love her very much."

Qiao Yu’s clenched hand suddenly relaxed.

As a man himself, Qiao Yu could distinguish truth from lies, discern genuine emotions from falsehoods.

"I know your concerns." Gu Yanjing turned his head to look at him, "I assure you, no one from the Gu Family will ever harm her. I will protect her completely."

"And you?" Qiao Yu was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Can you ensure you’ll always remain devoted to her, not hurt her?"

Gu Yanjing looked at him, waiting for him to continue.

Qiao Yu said, "I don’t know many things, nor do I intend to pick at your scabs. In a lifetime, many experiences are unpredictable. While you now hold Yuxian dear, what about ten years later? Twenty years later?"

Gu Yanjing didn’t speak.

"Of course, it could very well be Yuxian who changes." Qiao Yu said.

Gu Yanjing’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Qiao Yu continued, "My point is, if there indeed comes a day when feelings fade, talk it out, separate amicably, resolve things peacefully. Don’t let what happened with your parents occur again."

"Gu Yanjing," Qiao Yu said, "Some men are very greedy. They want both a wife at home and a lover outside. I hope such things won’t happen with my daughter Yuxian. Whether you walk through life hand in hand or eventually part ways, that’s about your relationship. I won’t interfere. But if you dare to hurt her without conscience, I will definitely take your life. Our Qiao Family is never afraid of anyone."

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