The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker

Chapter 463 - 429

Qiao Yuxian and the others didn’t stay long at the West Mountain Manor and went back.When getting into the car, Qiao Yuxian finally saw the devastation from the explosion at the manor.

The unfinished areas were almost blown to pieces.

"This..." Qiao Yuxian looked at everything before her eyes, barely having time to feel sad before Gu Yanjing shoved her into the car.

Gu Yanjing got in as well.

Lin Huai Shu quickly got in too, and as soon as the car door closed, Shang Chen drove away.

The three of them coordinated with exceptional harmony.

Qiao Yuxian felt like the ruins of the West Mountain Manor just flashed before her eyes and then disappeared.

Qiao Yuxian stared blankly at the three people in the car, "You all..."

"Contact the construction team tomorrow," Gu Yanjing said, "Next time we come back, it will be restored to its original state."

"I..." Qiao Yuxian looked at the three of them again.

Lin Huai Shu nodded resolutely.

Shang Chen glanced at the rearview mirror and also nodded.

Qiao Yuxian leaned back in her seat, "The guilt in my heart just disappeared suddenly."

No one spoke.

Qiao Yuxian was quiet for two seconds and then sat up straight again, saying, "No way. Who fights like this? Like a demolition crew."

Gu Yanjing said nothing.

Shang Chen said, "Throwing grenades was taught by Mr. Gu, and the smoke bombs were your teaching."

Gu Yanjing: "..."

Qiao Yuxian: "..."

Lin Huai Shu listened, letting out an unkind chuckle.

And Shang Chen added, "Miss Qiao, I confirmed it. The smoke bomb effect is indeed good."

Qiao Yuxian took a gentle breath and kindly asked, "In what way is it effective?"

"It disrupts the opponent’s vision and can apply pressure," Shang Chen reported as if seriously delivering a work report, "It can also hide one’s identity."

Listening to Shang Chen’s words, Lin Huai Shu pursed his lips to restrain his laughter, nearly hurting himself internally.

"And how did you confirm this?" Qiao Yuxian asked again.

"I..." Shang Chen said one word and then fell silent.

Qiao Yuxian said, "You tested it on me! You still have the nerve to talk. Who said my flashy things weren’t practical? Who! When given, he didn’t want it. Who! With a face full of disdain at the time!"

Shang Chen said nothing.

Lin Huai Shu was in the passenger seat, shoulders shaking with laughter.

Shang Chen glanced at him, and his face turned even darker.

Qiao Yuxian crossed her arms and looked at Shang Chen, "It’s you! Hmph!"

Shang Chen said nothing.

Gu Yanjing patted Qiao Yuxian’s head, calming her down.

Qiao Yuxian glared at Shang Chen, then let him go after a while. She took out the ledger to show Lin Huai Shu and Gu Yanjing.

Neither of them could make heads or tails of it.

Regarding the encryption on it, they had no clue.

Lin Huai Shu said, "Didn’t Tang He mention what this ledger is about?"

Gu Yanjing replied, "No."

"Figures," Lin Huai Shu said, "Before things are settled, Tang He won’t reveal anything. His lips are sealed tight."

Qiao Yuxian looked at the two and asked, "You know Tang He well?"

Lin Huai Shu looked at Gu Yanjing.

Gu Yanjing said, "So-so."

Lin Huai Shu said nothing.

Qiao Yuxian felt his "so-so" was not so-so at all.

Gu Yanjing asked, "Do you know him?"

Qiao Yuxian said, "I know him. He doesn’t know me. I’ve heard his temper is quite eccentric and he’s hard to get along with."

"You get used to it," Lin Huai said.

Qiao Yuxian nodded and then said, "Quickly give the ledger to Tang He, or else Qiu Xia might come find me, which would be troublesome."

"What’s the deal with this Qiu Xia anyway?" Lin Huai Shu asked.

"No idea. Can’t find anything on him," Qiao Yuxian said, "Like someone who just popped up out of nowhere."

"It seems, recently, there are more and more people we can’t trace," Lin Huai Shu said.

"Unless they completely give up desires and live in seclusion," Qiao Yuxian said, "Otherwise, they’ll slip up one day."

"True that," Lin Huai Shu said and then continued, "Sis-in-law, I’m quite curious about something."

"West Mountain Manor?" Qiao Yuxian asked.

"Yes. I’m a bit curious, but it’s okay if you don’t feel like talking about it," Lin Huai Shu said.

"Nothing inconvenient," Qiao Yuxian said, "The West Mountain Manor was my tenth birthday present."

Lin Huai Shu was jaw-dropped.

Ten years old???!!!

Birthday present???!!!

West Mountain Manor?!

The entire West Mountain Manor?!

Gu Yanjing looked at Qiao Yuxian.

Qiao Yuxian said, "It was given by my grandparents. But I’ve always been in Yue City, so I only occasionally come to the Capital City, and will go there once. So most of it is in an unfinished state. My grandma initially wanted me to decide what the manor would look like after I came to the Capital City."

"But... I only decided on the look of a few places," Qiao Yuxian said, pausing, "Later, I wasn’t in the mood, so it’s been like this all the time."

Gu Yanjing gripped her hand.

Qiao Yuxian smiled at him.

Lin Huai Shu said, "Sis-in-law, in your family, you truly live a princess lifestyle. Getting such a big gift at ten. I’ve never received such a gift even at my age."

"Is that so?" Qiao Yuxian said, "When your birthday comes, I’ll give you a piece of land. The biggest piece."

"Then I’ll thank you in advance, sis-in-law," Lin Huai Shu said.

"You’re welcome," Qiao Yuxian said, "Once I secure the Yaojin Manor, I’ll let each of you take a piece of gold from the manor."

Lin Huai Shu was hit at a sore spot again.

Qiao Yuxian deliberately said, "At that time, let Mr. Lin take two pieces."

Lin Huai Shu felt his heart was breaking into pieces like a sieve, "Thank, thank you, sis-in-law."

Gu Yanjing watched Qiao Yuxian’s triumphant little expression and chuckled slightly.

...

Lin Huai Shu stayed overnight at Jingyu Garden.

Qiao Yuxian, having finished washing up, went to bed early.

Gu Yanjing handled some work in the study.

When he returned to the bedroom, Qiao Yuxian was sprawled across the bed, fast asleep.

The quilt beside her was twisted like a long braid.

Gu Yanjing approached, lifted her gently, and laid her properly on the bed.

He then went to get a medicine kit to apply ointment to the red and swollen areas on Qiao Yuxian’s body.

Lin Huai Shu was quite capable; during their bout, although unable to best her, there were unavoidable bumps.

Afterward, they tussled with him as well.

Qiao Yuxian’s arms, shoulders, and back had some redness and swelling.

Gu Yanjing carefully applied the ointment.

After applying to one area, he would blow on it gently.

Qiao Yuxian lay on the bed, her eyes closed, letting Gu Yanjing take care of her.

"Honestly, if left untreated, it would heal in a couple of days," Qiao Yuxian mumbled with her eyes closed.

Gu Yanjing said, "Apply some ointment to relieve the pain."

"It doesn’t hurt," Qiao Yuxian said.

Gu Yanjing said nothing, continuing to gently apply the ointment.

Qiao Yuxian slept for a while longer, then suddenly said, "Gu Yanjing, it really doesn’t hurt. I’m so strong, it’s not like just anyone can disable my arm."

After speaking, she suddenly became more alert, opening her eyes to look at Gu Yanjing, "Where’s my ring? Where did you put the ring?"

"Not wearing it anymore," Gu Yanjing said.

"Hmm? Why?" Qiao Yuxian said, dramatically feigning shock, "Am I about to have a broken engagement?!!!"

Gu Yanjing flicked her forehead lightly.

Qiao Yuxian laughed, sitting upright.

Gu Yanjing couldn’t help but let her be, "Getting a new one."

Qiao Yuxian perked up, "A new one?"

"Yes," Gu Yanjing said.

"Then let’s wear the new one," Qiao Yuxian closed her eyes again, happily falling back asleep.