The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker

Chapter 453 - 421: Awake.

As soon as Madam Chu appeared, Chu Shifeng and the others quieted down significantly.Madam Chu glanced at the people who came today and softly said, "You all heard what Qin Xia just said. If something really happens, it’s their wish that the estate be nationalized. My views are aligned with theirs."

Qin Xia saw Madam Chu once again.

She repeatedly replayed Madam Chu’s words in her mind many times.

Their couple?

Which couple?

Who are the couple?

"Sister-in-law, there are still so many people in the Chu family. Nationalizing the Chu family doesn’t seem right," Chu Shifeng said.

"Are you referring to yourselves?" Madam Chu said, "Back then, when your father left the Capital City and went to Yan City, everything here ceased to be related to you. Just because someone shares the surname Chu, do they automatically deserve a share of the Chu family?"

"Even so, the blood flowing in us is still Chu family blood. We have the legitimate lineage," Chu Shifeng said, "And sister-in-law... ultimately, just like this Miss Qin, you’re outsiders. This Chu family still..."

"Oh, compared to you, we are outsiders," Qin Xia suddenly interjected.

The words "their couple" kept echoing in her mind.

It was already troubling to hear these two words, and the murmur of that man’s voice in her ear was incessant, driving Qin Xia to the brink.

She frowned and said, "If compared to you, we are outsiders, then just disappear."

As her words fell, she tapped on her earpiece.

Within seconds, the suit on Chu Shifeng’s shoulder was pierced through.

The bullet grazed past his shoulder, just missing his flesh, ripping his clothes apart.

But the sensation of the bullet passing through was very real.

Chu Shifeng’s legs went weak instantly.

Everyone else looked around in terror.

Qiao Yuxian crouched on one of the Chu family’s walls, not far from them.

She was concealed by a stone lion on the wall and the branches stretching from a big tree by the wall, very discreet.

Crouching on the wall, holding a sniper rifle, she chewed gum. She expelled the shell, took aim again, and pulled the trigger.

This time, the bullet grazed Chu Shifeng’s leg and hit the ground.

The sniper rifle had been modified, significantly reducing its power, perfect for intimidating them.

Chu Shifeng plopped down onto the ground.

The others, glancing around, slowly retreated backward.

"My family’s sniper can only shoot accurately twice. From the third shot onward, there will be some deviation," Qin Xia said. "For instance, aiming at your shoulder but hitting your heart."

Madam Chu stood next to her, watching her.

Qin Xia’s ruthless streak always worried her a bit.

After all, her two brothers were nearly devoid of humanity.

She was afraid Qin Xia might lose control one day.

Qiao Yuxian crouched on the wall, listening to Qin Xia, said, "Qin Xia, you’re ruining my reputation."

Qin Xia raised her eyebrows almost imperceptibly.

"Anything else to say?" Qin Xia asked.

Chu Shifeng and the others remained silent.

Qin Xia extended her hand to the side.

One of her companions brought a folder forward and placed it in her hand.

Qin Xia took it and tossed it by Chu Shifeng and Chu Junde, saying, "These are all about your activities in Yan City."

Chu Junde picked it up and glanced through it; the thicker the pile of documents got, the more his face darkened as he flipped through it.

If even one or two of these matters were revealed, everything they had worked for in Yan City over the years would disappear.

They had all come to the Capital City.

But Yan City was thoroughly investigated.

Qin Xia said, "Don’t even think about the Chu family. No matter what, you won’t get a piece of this. As long as I’m alive, don’t even consider coming after this place. If you have the guts, come and take my life. If not, then go back. If you ever harbor thoughts like today again, don’t expect to own a bit of anything in Yan City either."

None of them moved.

Qiao Yuxian, seizing the moment, fired another shot.

This time, Qiao Yuxian hit a leaf in the flower bed at the entrance.

After firing, Qin Xia said, "Oh, missed."

Qiao Yuxian chewed her gum, listening to her nonsense.

Qin Xia said, "I don’t know where the next shot will miss, so be careful, everyone."

She hadn’t even finished her sentence when some people started running.

In the end, only Chu Shifeng, sitting on the ground, and Chu Shaohe and his family were left.

Madam Chu said, "No need to see you all off, take care."

Chu Shifeng and the others left dejectedly.

Once they left, Chu Ying suddenly felt it was much easier to breathe.

Seeing the entrance clear, Qin Xia looked at the people she brought along and then said, "Madam Chu, I should..."

"Come inside and have a seat," Madam Chu said.

Qin Xia looked at her without moving.

Madam Chu added, "Afraid I’ll do you harm? You can bring them inside."

At this moment, Qiao Yuxian, carrying her gun, walked over, looked at them, and said, "What are you chatting about? Going back to the hospital?"

Madam Chu glanced at the gun wrapped in cloth behind her and said, "Miss Qiao is here too."

"Madam Chu," Qiao Yuxian greeted with a smile.

"Miss Qiao, come inside and have a seat too," Madam Chu said.

Qiao Yuxian looked at Qin Xia.

Qin Xia met her gaze for a moment, then looked at the people at the entrance and signaled for them to leave first. She and Qiao Yuxian entered the Chu Mansion.

Madam Chu led them to the Chu family’s reception room.

The three of them sat down, and a servant brought tea.

Qiao Yuxian sniffed the tea’s aroma, took a sip, and said, "I always thought Madam Chu was in the hospital."

"When Yanjing came to see me, I was indeed in the hospital. I quietly returned later," Madam Chu said.

Qiao Yuxian smiled and nodded.

Madam Chu said, "Yanjing wouldn’t dare lie to you."

Qiao Yuxian smiled and didn’t speak further.

Madam Chu then turned to Qin Xia and said, "Su Qi and the others are at the hospital, no need to worry about Zheng Ran."

Qin Xia looked at her without speaking.

Madam Chu twirled the teacup with her fingers and said, "If there’s anything you want to ask, feel free."

As she urged the inquiry, Qin Xia straightforwardly asked, "I wonder what Madam Chu’s purpose is for all of this?"

"What exactly are you referring to?" Madam Chu asked in a gentle voice.

"Having them come to the Capital at this time was your plan," Qin Xia said. "But there was no need for me to handle it. You solving it would have been the same; why involve me at all?"

Qiao Yuxian remained silent on the side.

Regarding Qin Xia handling this matter, Madam Chu and Gu Yanjing had discussed it, and she was aware.

"Zheng Ran is to take over the Chu family," Madam Chu said. "He needs to establish his authority. He needs to establish authority without any help from me. If he can’t handle this now, then you must do it for him. Of course, I also want to see if the future Madam Chu is qualified."

"His desire to establish authority has nothing much to do with me," Qin Xia said.

"Is that so?" Madam Chu said with a smile.

"Madam Chu knows best," Qin Xia said.

Madam Chu smiled gently and said, "But you still came willingly."

Qin Xia said nothing further.

"Qin Xia, in doing all this, I am being very selfish. I considered only my son," Madam Chu said. "I acted with self-interest. But I do feel somewhat uneasy on my conscience, so I want to remind you. Zheng Ran’s condition isn’t great. You’re still young; you don’t have to commit to him for a lifetime."

In recent days, Chu Zhengran’s condition wasn’t good. The doctors had also discussed this with them.

"Qin Xia said, "I have considered my own circumstances. He will wake up, and I will wait for him."

Qiao Yuxian watched them from the side, trying to make herself as inconspicuous as possible.

Madam Chu looked at her and, after a moment, lowered her gaze and said, "It’s up to you. But leave whenever you feel concerned, without any psychological burden."

Qin Xia did not respond.

Suddenly, a phone rang beside Madam Chu.

She took it out and looked at it, then turned to Qin Xia.

Seeing Madam Chu’s evident emotional fluctuation for only the second time—once when something happened to Chu Zhengran and now again—made Qin Xia’s voice tremble as she asked, "What is it?"

Madam Chu looked at her phone, then at Qin Xia, and said, "The hospital said... Zheng Ran has woken up..."