The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker-Chapter 561 - 525: Beating him up is also fine

Qiao Family, third-floor piano room

After Lin Huai Shu left, Qiao Lechu went to take a bath and changed her clothes.

Just as Qiao Zhiang returned from school to practice piano, she came to the piano room to accompany him.

But within five minutes, she regretted it and wanted to find an excuse to leave.

Qiao Zhiang’s piano playing was too wonderful for the average person to appreciate.

Otherwise, Qiao Yu wouldn’t have lined the piano room with layer upon layer of soundproof panels.

To separate the sound from the outside world.

Because Qiao Yu had once said he was afraid the neighbors would come over and smash the piano.

Also, if the piano sound leaked out, he couldn’t hold his head up outside.

However, Qiao Zhiang was looking at her with big, blinking eyes, pleading for her to stay.

In the end, Qiao Lechu couldn’t bear it and decided to stay with him.

After finishing a piece, Qiao Zhiang asked Qiao Lechu seriously, "Sister, does it sound good?"

Qiao Lechu felt that the piano sound was the best thing to divert her attention.

Making her original panic and fear fade a lot.

Qiao Lechu looked at him and said, "What do you think?"

"I think it sounds great," Qiao Zhiang said. "I think I play just as well as that violinist. I could totally enter a competition, but the teacher told me to go home and practice more."

"Did the teacher just say to go home and practice more?" Qiao Lechu asked.

"Yeah," Qiao Zhiang said. "Do you also think she meant something deeper? Does she think I’m too advanced for her to teach, but she’s embarrassed to say so, so she hinted it?"

Qiao Lechu looked at him, and after a while, with effort, she rubbed his head and said, "Zhiang, you’ve put all your confidence into your violin playing."

She really thought, for so many years, that the teacher not advising him to stop was because the teacher was too kind.

If it were her, even a mountain of gold wouldn’t make her want such a student in her classroom, or in her teaching career.

It would severely affect her teaching reputation.

Thinking this, Qiao Lechu also thought to herself: if someone gave her a mountain of gold, she’d still be willing.

"Sister, what are you thinking?" Qiao Zhiang saw her daydreaming and asked.

Qiao Lechu said, "Go get me a glass of juice."

Qiao Zhiang didn’t want to move: "I don’t want to go."

Qiao Lechu looked at him.

Qiao Zhiang still didn’t want to move.

Qiao Lechu said, "One, two..."

Qiao Zhiang immediately ran out.

Qiao Lechu watched him, waiting for the juice, enjoying this rare moment of peace.

But as soon as it quieted down, the fear hit her again.

Also, what Lin Huai Shu had said before leaving.

As she was thinking, Qiao Zhiang, who had just gone out, quickly returned.

Qiao Lechu looked at him, empty-handed and with a shocked, gossipy look: "What?"

"Sister." Qiao Zhiang ran to her, "Sister, there are so many people downstairs."

"Who?" Qiao Lechu immediately got nervous.

Qiao Zhiang said, "I don’t know. But they brought a lot of gifts, they’re filling up the living room."

Qiao Lechu frowned, "Do they look like bad people?"

"No," Qiao Zhiang said. "The lady looks like she really likes mom and is chatting happily with her. But mom and dad seem a bit off. By the way, sister and brother-in-law are also downstairs. Brother Lin Huai Shu is there too."

"Brother Lin Huai Shu is there too?" Qiao Lechu’s eyes widened instantly.

Qiao Zhiang nodded.

Qiao Lechu immediately stood up and walked out.

She went out, looked down from upstairs, and only then realized it was Lin Huai Shu’s parents who had come over.

And they brought a lot of people.

Qiao Zhiang wasn’t exaggerating at all; the living room was really getting filled up.

And the commotion was quite large.

But the soundproofing in the piano room was too good, she hadn’t heard a thing.

She walked down the stairs.

The third floor of her house had an artistic design.

From the stairs at her location going down.

She could see below.

But the people below couldn’t see her.

She walked down.

Slowly, she heard Lin Huai Shu’s voice: "Uncle Qiao, Aunt Chen. I’m not acting on a whim. I’ve liked Lechu for a long time. I genuinely want to marry her. From the moment I realized my feelings and confirmed that I like her, my goal has been to marry her."

"Originally, I wanted to take it step by step," Lin Huai Shu said, "but now I don’t want to wait. I asked my parents to come over, not to force Lechu into anything. I just wanted you both and Lechu to know my intentions. I really like her. I’m not just saying it, and I’m not playing around, or anything like that. I truly want to be with her."

Qiao Lechu listened to Lin Huai Shu’s sincere yet slightly trembling voice.

Lin Huai Shu continued, "Of course, this is just to express my feelings. It only represents my attitude. Everything else, I defer to Lechu. Because I think that my words alone, no matter how eloquently I say them, might not really mean much. They can’t prove anything, nor provide security. So I thought of this clumsy method. It’s not a very good method either. But I had my parents bring over the betrothal gifts they’ve prepared for years. I just want Lechu to feel at ease."

Gu Yanjing and Qiao Yuxian looked at Lin Huai Shu.

They felt that Lin Huai Shu was so nervous he was incoherent. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Gu Yanjing and Qiao Yuxian then looked at Qiao Yu and Chen Hui.

Indeed, Lin Huai Shu was nervous to the point of incoherence.

Chen Hui and Qiao Yu were thrown into chaos by the sudden arrival of the Lin family and all the stuff in the living room.

It was too sudden and unexpected.

Chen Hui suddenly looked towards Qiao Yuxian.

Her sudden gaze gave Qiao Yuxian a start.

Chen Hui sent a distress signal her way.

Qiao Yuxian moved closer to her, about to speak when the Lin family suddenly stood up.

Lin Wanlu said, "Mr. Qiao, Mrs. Qiao. We just wanted to express how much our family likes Lechu and our stance. Now that it’s been expressed, we won’t disturb you any longer."

"Ah, this..." Chen Hui also stood up.

Qiao Yu, Qiao Yuxian, and Gu Yanjing also rose to their feet.

Lin Wanlu said, "No rush, a girl’s lifelong decision should be well considered. We must let Lechu think it through. If she agrees, that’s Lin Huai Shu’s great fortune. If not, that’s okay too. I’d like to consider her a goddaughter. I really like Lechu."

Chen Hui said, "Having you like her is also her honor."

"No, no, meeting her is my honor," Lin Wanlu said with a smile.

"Have dinner before you go," Chen Hui suggested.

"No, we’ll leave it for another day," Lin Wanlu replied. "No matter what, I believe the opportunity will come."

Chen Hui gave a soft smile.

Qiao Yu and Lin Zheng’an exchanged a few words.

Lin Huai Shu was waiting for his parents to finish speaking, just about to say something as Qiao Lechu finally walked into the living room, calling out, "Mr. Lin, Mrs. Lin."

Everyone turned to look at her.

Lin Huai Shu was taken aback, then became even more nervous.

Not long ago, Qiao Lechu was rescued from the Bai Family, and Qiao Yu and Chen Hui were unsure of her emotional state.

In this scenario, they couldn’t tell if it would make her feel better or upset her more.

Qiao Yu and Qiao Yuxian felt tense.

Only Lin Huai Shu’s parents were unaware.

Lin Wanlu stepped forward, "Lechu, long time no see."

"Auntie, last time I left without saying goodbye..." Qiao Lechu couldn’t finish before she was interrupted.

Lin Wanlu said, "No need for formality. Treat it like your own home, come and go as you please. No need to tell me."

Qiao Lechu smiled softly.

Although Lin Wanlu wasn’t aware, she could guess a thing or two, but she didn’t intend to linger. She said, "Lechu. Auntie has some business today, so I won’t stay. Let’s set a time for dinner another day, okay?"

"Okay," Qiao Lechu nodded.

Lin Wanlu touched her face gently, "Then we’ll leave first."

Qiao Lechu watched her, then glanced at Lin Huai Shu and said, "Does he have business too?"

Lin Wanlu glanced at Lin Huai Shu, then quickly said, "He doesn’t have anything, he’s quite free."

"I want to have a word with him," Qiao Lechu said.

"Of course," Lin Wanlu replied, "Do what you feel like. Say what you want. If you’re upset, you can even give him a good scolding."