The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker-Chapter 550 - 514: Taken a Fancy to Her

Qiao Yuxian was eager to return to Beijing because she was curious about what was so attractive about the voice acting studio to Huo Yanxin.

But she might have returned a bit too late.

By the time she arrived at Jingyu Garden, Huo Yanxin was already waiting for them in the living room.

And she was even complaining that they were too slow in coming back.

Then, for the next week, Huo Yanxin stayed in Jingyu Garden, doing nothing but going shopping every day.

She didn’t bring up the voice acting studio again.

She was practically at a loss for what to do with herself.

Qiao Yuxian went once to the voice acting studio, where she ended up being stopped to do hard labor for a day and nearly lost her voice, but she didn’t discover anything.

The M Continent side called Huo Yanxin several times a day.

Seeing her like this, Qiao Yuxian urged her to return to the M Continent, but she refused to go back.

She had been away for quite a while; things were hectic over there, yet she was idly finding things to do in her home country.

So, after much contemplation, Qiao Yuxian decided to visit the voice acting studio again.

The night before she was going, Qiao Yuxian specifically mentioned this plan to Gu Yanjing in front of Huo Yanxin.

Huo Yanxin had no reaction, as if she hadn’t heard anything.

The next day, when Qiao Yuxian went to the voice acting studio, Huo Yanxin was still asleep.

And then Qiao Yuxian was stopped at the studio again, performing hard labor throughout the day.

She didn’t even get a bite to eat for dinner.

Because Shi Tan said it was a waste of time.

So she sustained herself on water in the booth.

By the time she finished, it was already 9 PM.

Qiao Yuxian dragged her tired and hungry self out, planning to say goodbye to Shi Tan and leave.

Just as she got to the office door, it opened from the inside.

She didn’t see anyone come out, but she heard Huo Yanxin’s voice.

Qiao Yuxian suddenly paused, stunned for a moment.

Huo Yanxin said, "Don’t use this as an excuse, it’s not like this place can’t run without you. You’re really that unwilling to go back with me."

Qiao Yuxian held her breath, her eyes wide as she stared at the office door. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

Shi Tan didn’t say anything.

Huo Yanxin continued, "Shi Tan, three days. 7 AM flight in three days, I’m going back to the M Continent. Whether you come with me or stay here, it’s up to you."

After she finished speaking, Huo Yanxin came out of the office.

And the moment she stepped out, she saw the completely shocked Qiao Yuxian.

Huo Yanxin didn’t expect her to be outside, her expression slightly surprised.

Qiao Yuxian’s eyes moved, landing on her, still in shock.

Huo Yanxin said, "Done with work?"

Qiao Yuxian looked at her, unable to snap out of it.

Huo Yanxin walked a few steps forward to her side, taking her right arm and said, "Let’s go home."

Qiao Yuxian was led away by her.

Shang Chen drove over to pick up Qiao Yuxian, with Gu Yanjing sitting in the back seat.

Huo Yanxin had driven herself there.

But when she saw Gu Yanjing’s car outside the studio, she opened the back door, shoved Qiao Yuxian into the back seat, and sat in the passenger seat, then told Shang Chen, "Go."

Shang Chen glanced back at Qiao Yuxian.

Seeing that Qiao Yuxian didn’t say anything, he started the car.

Gu Yanjing saw Qiao Yuxian’s bewildered look and could guess why.

Because Huo Yanxin was there.

But he couldn’t quite understand the specific reason for her shock.

The car was very quiet, without a single sound.

Gu Yanjing held Qiao Yuxian’s hand.

Qiao Yuxian, still dazed, looked at him, continuously conveying her shock to him silently.

From Qiao Yuxian’s level of shock, Gu Yanjing felt this was no small matter.

Halfway through the journey, Qiao Yuxian finally started coming back to her senses and looked at Huo Yanxin.

Huo Yanxin hadn’t said a word since getting in the car, her head down, texting on her phone.

Qiao Yuxian watched her for a moment, then straightened up, gripping the back of the passenger seat, looking at Huo Yanxin.

Huo Yanxin glanced at her, continuing to text, completely unbothered by her. "Say what you want to ask."

"Then I’ll ask," Qiao Yuxian said.

"Mhm," Huo Yanxin replied.

"Sis, you know Shi Tan?" Qiao Yuxian asked.

Gu Yanjing looked at Qiao Yuxian.

"Mhm." Huo Yanxin said, "Why do you think she showed up at your studio?"

Qiao Yuxian’s eyes widened a bit, "You asked her to come?"

She thought about how Shi Tan came to the studio.

At that time, the studio was hiring, and Shi Tan applied with her resume.

Qiao Yuxian personally interviewed her. Finding her suitable, she hired her.

Then she took a break from her studies and left the entire studio for her to manage.

"Mhm." Huo Yanxin said, "She’s professionally suited."

"You knew her before I did?" Qiao Yuxian asked.

"Mhm," Huo Yanxin confirmed.

"Then why didn’t you tell me?" Qiao Yuxian said, "She never mentioned it to me either."

"I didn’t want to say it." Huo Yanxin replied, "Is that not allowed?"

"Fine," Qiao Yuxian responded dryly.

After responding, she fell silent, pondering why she hadn’t realized this at all over the years.

Not seeing Huo Yanxin often.

And not seeing Shi Tan much either, since they only talked about work.

After a while, she asked, "Did you... have something with Shi Tan?"

Gu Yanjing figured out the reason for Qiao Yuxian’s shock.

Huo Yanxin responded quickly, "Mhm."

"Then why did you break up?" Qiao Yuxian asked curiously.

Huo Yanxin looked at her.

Qiao Yuxian quickly backed away, fearing she’d get a smack in the face, "You said I could ask if I had questions."

Huo Yanxin glanced at her and then looked away, saying, "Ask her. She was the one who wanted to break up."

"Ah. You got dumped," Qiao Yuxian remarked.

Huo Yanxin looked at her again.

Qiao Yuxian pursed her lips and shut up.

When she turned her head away, Qiao Yuxian asked, "So are you here to reconcile?"

"Did I say anything about reconciliation?" Huo Yanxin asked, looking down at her phone.

"Then why would you ask if she’d go with you?" Qiao Yuxian questioned, "If you don’t want to reconcile, why should she go with you?"

"Can’t I take her back as a lover?" Huo Yanxin said.

Qiao Yuxian looked at the back of her head, then cursed, "Scumbag!"

"Mhm. That’s me. I’m the scumbag," Huo Yanxin said.

Qiao Yuxian stared at the back of her head.

Being watched by her gaze made the back of Huo Yanxin’s head feel cold, and she said, "Yes, I want to reconcile. I can’t forget her. Having been dumped for years, I couldn’t help but come find her."

"All these years, why come now?" Qiao Yuxian asked.

"I got dumped. Taking the initiative to come is so embarrassing. You didn’t give me a reason to come either," Huo Yanxin said.

"Oh." Qiao Yuxian said and then added, "Then you should thank me."

"Scram," Huo Yanxin said.

Qiao Yuxian fell silent, but after a while, she asked again, "But she hasn’t quit the studio. From what I know, someone tried to recruit her with better offers, and she didn’t leave."

Huo Yanxin didn’t reply. That’s why she went to find Shi Tan.

Because she hadn’t left the studio.

That’s why she felt there was still hope.

She didn’t say anything, and Qiao Yuxian didn’t mind, asking instead, "How did you two meet?"

"When I was collecting recyclables by the roadside, she gave me a plastic bottle, and I took a liking to her," Huo Yanxin said.

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