My Billionaire Husband Claimed Me His Precious-Chapter 624 - 543: Worry

"I’m serious, Xiao Chen. I want you to grow strong, but not through such bloody means. If there’s a better, more graceful and peaceful way to resolve things, that’s always best. Don’t stain your hands with murder. You’re still young. I promised your brother I would take good care of you."

As she mentioned Ou bei Yao, Ou Beichen’s emotions became somewhat unstable.

"He’s dead."

"But you’re alive. I won’t stop you if you choose to kill Ouyang Yan—an eye for an eye, blood repaid with blood. However, even in revenge, you don’t necessarily need to burden yourself with guilt. Xiao Chen, this isn’t about being naive; it’s about the way of life, the cycles of cause and consequence. You are my brother, and I want the best for you. Do you understand?"

Ou Beichen nodded slightly, but still kept his head lowered. How much of it he truly took to heart, Qin Miaomiao couldn’t be sure. However, his current state left Qin Miaomiao somewhat uneasy.

Because of this, she went to find Mr. Jiu.

Mr. Jiu was fishing. In the large pond, many fish seedlings had been stocked earlier—not ornamental fish, but ones meant to be eaten.

Fresh water had been introduced into the pond, creating a natural ecological system. By summer, there would be lotus roots and water lilies.

"Ninth Uncle, why are you out here? It’s cold outside, and the fish aren’t even coming out right now."

"Fishing is just a mindset. People, if they stay in a greenhouse for too long, are prone to losing their sense of crisis. A little cold does some good."

"Your health isn’t great. If the chill seeps into your bones, it might take a long time to recover."

Mr. Jiu tossed the fishing rod aside and slowly stood up.

"Let’s go inside."

Once indoors, that bone-piercing chill finally began to fade a bit.

"What’s wrong? You seem awfully burdened by your thoughts."

Qin Miaomiao, by his side, brewed tea for him—ginger tea. Her expression was grave as she said:

"Xiao Chen seems to have been led astray by me."

"What you’re really saying is that Xiao Chen has been led astray by me, isn’t it?"

"That’s not what I meant."

"Enough. Must you talk in circles with me? The matters of the Su Family require someone to handle them. Some problems can’t be solved without certain methods. Otherwise, do you really think you could be here safe and sound right now? Your identity has already painted a target on your back. Without Xiao Chen shielding you, without the Su Family’s Dark Guard Team, without the people Lu Qing arranged for you, you’d already be dead by now—who knows how many times over!"

Qin Miaomiao’s face gradually turned pale:

"I... I never wanted all this."

Mr. Su looked at her face and said in a calm voice:

"The role of the heir was given to you by me, and you didn’t refuse. Do you not understand what kind of danger this entails? You have your ambitions. You need a standing that matches Lu Qing. Otherwise, with just the identity of Qin Miaomiao, you would never feel safe. Little Jin’er, once you’ve made a choice, you must accept it. Don’t try to completely wash your hands of it. In this world, no one is truly innocent or clean. If you’ve done it, own up to it—and abide by the rules of this game."

Qin Miaomiao smiled bitterly:

"I’m sorry, Ninth Uncle. I was being sentimental. I’ve been too well protected, to the point where I forgot that everything comes with a price. I’m sorry for disappointing you."

Mr. Jiu shook his head:

"It’s not disappointment. You’ve simply lived in comfort for too long and have started overlooking certain things. Xiao Chen must grow. Even for the sake of revenge, his hands remain unstained by blood to this day. He still has that baseline."

"Ninth Uncle, you are his mentor. Some things require your guidance."