Shocked! The Young Master's Petite Darling Is a Master of Mysteries-Chapter 183: Returning the favor in their own way

Chapter 183: Chapter 183: Returning the favor in their own way

Stabbed at her sore spot by Xia Mian, Qin Shuang appeared somewhat irritable, "Enough! I’ve told you everything that needs to be said, now hurry and leave!"

During this period, several families have had a streak of bad luck. She had absorbed some fortune, and her strength had somewhat recovered. Although incomparable to her peak, killing a Gu Heng was more than easy!

Xia Mian squinted her eyes, no longer engaging in a verbal dispute with Qin Shuang. What she needed to know, she had mostly learned. As for the grudges between Qin Shuang and Gu Heng, she truly had no desire to get involved.

"We’ll leave now." After saying this, Xia Mian turned and took Lu Zechuan’s hand, and together they headed towards the rooftop exit.

Seeing Xia Mian about to leave, Gu Heng became frantic, "Miss Xia! Help!"

Although he was quite apprehensive of Xia Mian and did not want any interactions with her, now, he had no choice but to seek her help!

Besides Xia Mian, no one else could save him!

"I can’t save your life." Xia Mian’s lips curled in a half-smile before she wasted no time and disappeared with Lu Zechuan from the rooftop exit.

To deceive one’s body, heart, emotions—it’s another scumbag story. If she were to save him, it would go against all sense of justice!

As Xia Mian and Lu Zechuan vanished from the rooftop exit, the rooftop door swung shut with a bang, seemingly moved by a phantom wind.

No one knew exactly what happened on the rooftop that day, only that from that day on, the Gu Family Head, Gu Heng, suffered a stroke in his brain.

The once shrewd and capable Gu Family Head was now sitting in a wheelchair, mentally absent, drooling at the mouth, eyes vacant, like a fool.

Since that day, Xu Ying, defying all objections, supported Gu Xiao in leading the Gu Family, maintaining only a superficial marriage with Gu Heng.

She even often spent nights away from home, staying at friends’ houses.

Gu Heng watched on, worried sick, unable to express himself or do anything, every moment of his life was torment!

He even somewhat regretted why he had desperately pleaded with Qin Shuang to spare his life, so he could watch Xu Ying cheat on him right in front of his eyes...

Karma, it’s all just karma!

Though Qin Shuang did not take his life, she nonetheless tortured his remaining days in another way!

From that day at the Shengshi Chunhua Hotel, Xia Mian did not speak for a long time.

The more she learned, the heavier her heart became.

Originally, she didn’t care much about being a descendant of the Divine Clan, but now, learning from Qin Shuang that the big sister from the Divine Clan was targeting Lu Zechuan everywhere, she had no choice but to take it seriously.

Two people who had no encounters, couldn’t possibly have grudges for no reason.

It seemed that she had no choice but to make a visit to that mysterious Divine Clan.

"Lu Zechuan, let’s move out together!" Xia Mian said to Lu Zechuan, "Just the two of us, living together."

Song Juan had previously allowed Xia Mian to try living together before marriage.

Recently, strange happenings have been occurring around Lu Zechuan, and Xia Mian was worried about him staying at the Lu Family alone, nor did she want to continue living there.

Moving out seemed like a viable solution for both of them.

"Okay." Lu Zechuan smiled, his eyebrows forming a gentle arc full of tenderness.

"I have several properties; take a look at which location you like, and we can live there." Lu Zechuan casually sent his property information to Xia Mian.

Xia Mian glanced through and picked a place closest to the Song Family.

That very day, Lu Zechuan and Xia Mian moved into that house.

The house, nestled against a mountain and facing the water, offered stunning views. From the floor-to-ceiling windows on the second floor, one could see the vast expanse of the lake.

Although the lake surface already showed signs of freezing, a layer of white frost was faintly covering it, adding a certain charm.

Although Lu Zechuan and Xia Mian lived under the same roof, considering Xia Mian’s young age, Lu Zechuan opted to sleep in a separate room.

However, each morning and evening, they would dine together at the same table.

After dinner one evening, the two were sitting in rocking chairs, watching the sunset on the balcony, a moment of leisure and beauty.

"I’ve arranged for Shu Dao Mountain to protect Auntie at the Song Family. With him there, any evils should think twice before approaching her," Lu Zechuan softly said.

Xia Mian responded with an "mm."

Having brought back Shu Dao Mountain and Shu Dao Temple from the Mystical World, at least offered her some assistance in coping, for she no longer had to face everything alone.

"To reach the Divine Clan, the energy of the Cat Claw Jade is still insufficient." Xia Mian pondered, looking down with a thoughtful expression.

Ever since she encountered that Little Water Ghost last time, Xia Mian roughly knew where the energy of the Cat Claw Jade came from.

This thing actually requires Resentful Spirit Energy, which means she needs to find resentful spirits and help them resolve their grievances to gather this Resentful Spirit Energy.

"How can I quickly gather this Resentful Spirit Energy?" Xia Mian was somewhat troubled.

Lu Zechuan reached up to ruffle Xia Mian’s hair, "No rush."

Xia Mian pouted, her face full of grievance, "How can we not rush! There’s someone who constantly wants to kill you!"

Lu Zechuan was her man. If someone wanted to kill her man and she didn’t track down their lair and beat them so badly that even their mother couldn’t recognize them, then she wouldn’t be Xia Mian!

Looking at Xia Mian’s indignant little face, Lu Zechuan felt a growing warmth in his heart. Sitting opposite her, he silently looked at her, "Mianmian, let’s take things slowly."

Many have wanted to kill him, yet he’s still alive, while those who’ve wanted to kill him have long been dead without a trace left.

Xia Mian turned her head to glance out the window, where the setting sun bled red, painting half the sky.

The water met the blue sky, creating a breathtaking blend of water and sky.

"Want to take a stroll?" Lu Zechuan lightly raised an eyebrow.

Xia Mian thought for a moment; after dinner, her belly felt somewhat bloated, so a walk would be perfect to relieve it.

Winter had arrived; it was cold by the water. Before heading out, Xia Mian put on a white, lightweight down jacket and wore a fluffy hat, walking by the misty lakeside like a fairy strayed into a wonderland.

Lu Zechuan walked side by side with Xia Mian, his eyes occasionally glancing toward her, laden with an indelible affection.

In this life, his greatest fortune might have been the accidental encounter with Xia Mian, forever intertwining their fates.

Hand in hand, they strolled quietly by the water, as the setting sun cast long shadows, the tranquility of time seemed extraordinarily soothing.

Amidst the serenity, Lu Zechuan’s phone rang.

Upon answering, Gu Xiao’s troubled voice came from the other end, "Zechuan, I’d like to ask you for a favor."

Lu Zechuan’s dark eyes narrowed slightly. He already had a vague idea of why Gu Xiao might be seeking his help.

That day, as he and Xia Mian left the rooftop, leaving Gu Heng to Qin Shuang’s disposition, he later heard that Gu Heng had suffered a stroke.

Stroke isn’t considered a terminal illness in today’s society, and with proper post-care, recovery isn’t impossible.

Lu Zechuan’s gaze shifted lightly, landing on Xia Mian, and he softly replied, "I might not be able to help with your matter."