The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker-Chapter 573 - 537

Mr. Gu’s target is Gu Yao, not directly aiming at Gu Linhai.

Eighty percent likely he also intends to win over Meng Qian.

No one wants a bastard child to enter this family.

Especially when this bastard is set to replace her son’s position.

Even threatening her son’s life because of it.

Meng Qian spoils Gu Yicheng a lot, usually doesn’t care about him, letting him be.

But when it threatens her son’s life.

She won’t just stand by.

They have a common goal.

Once matters concerning Gu Yao are resolved, there’s no cooperation. How Meng Qian chooses and what outcome she wants, that’s her business.

"But... how much does Meng Qian know?" Chu Zhengran asked.

"Only by contacting her will we know." Gu Yanjing replied.

"Alright, let’s do this first." Lin Huai Shu said, "Take it one step at a time."

Qiao Yuxian nodded: "If it really doesn’t work, I’ll just go and kidnap Gu Yao. If something happens, you guys just bail me out from the police station."

Lu Mengyi laughed a little.

Lu Muyao looked at her without saying a word.

Lin Huai Shu said, "Don’t worry, little sister-in-law. With Yanjing, he’ll get you out in no time."

"The problem is... do we know where Gu Yao is?" Chu Zhengran said.

After Gu Yao appeared once last time, he hasn’t shown up again.

It’s as if he vanished into thin air.

Qiao Yuxian said, "Grab him at the family reunion banquet. Otherwise, let you guys bail me out."

Everyone chuckled a bit.

After some more casual chatting, Lu Mengyi, a bit gossipy, asked: "Lin Huai Shu, are you guys together?"

She looked at Qiao Lech.

Qiao Lech’s eyelashes fluttered, and she smiled at her somewhat shyly.

Lin Huai Shu looked at her, then at Qiao Lech, and with a spirited gaze said, "Did you notice? Ah, I was planning to find a time to treat everyone to a meal and formally introduce her."

Lin Huai Shu’s tone was quite happy and had a bit of a boasting touch, desperately wanting the whole world to know he has a girlfriend now. But perhaps being in his first relationship, it always felt somewhat inexperienced.

So Lu Mengyi asked.

"Congratulations." Lu Mengyi said.

"I’ll invite you for a drink at the wedding." Lin Huai Shu said.

"What nonsense." Lu Mengyi said in a flat tone, "Who among you wouldn’t invite me for a drink?"

"We definitely would." Qiao Yuxian said, "Mainly to get Sister Lu’s gift money."

Lu Mengyi laughed: "Don’t worry. I’ve prepared a big red envelope for you."

Qiao Yuxian’s eyes curved with her smile: "I’m starting to look forward to it."

Lu Mengyi looked at Mr. Gu and said, "What’s with you?"

Lu Muyao looked at Lu Mengyi.

"Mm." Mr. Gu responded, "As soon as possible."

Qiao Yuxian glanced at Mr. Gu but said nothing.

Lu Mengyi then looked at Chu Zhengran and Qin Xia and asked, "What’s up with you two?"

She was really curious.

Besides Qiao Yuxian and Mr. Gu seeming normal.

Lin Huai Shu and Qiao Lech gave a feeling of familiarity yet unfamiliarity.

And Chu Zhengran and Qin Xia gave off a vibe of an old married couple while still feeling like they’d just recently finished divorcing.

"I’m pursuing her." Chu Zhengran said.

"Can you even get up for it? Yet you’re pursuing." Qin Xia said.

Chu Zhengran slowly sighed and said, "Not easy to pursue."

"Then don’t pursue." Qin Xia said.

Chu Zhengran smiled gently, "I just like the hard-to-get ones."

"Hey, hey, hey, hey." Lin Huai Shu interrupted them, "Should we all leave and give you two some privacy?"

"It’s not impossible." Chu Zhengran said.

"I just won’t." Lin Huai Shu said.

Chu Zhengran ignored him, looking over at Qin Xia who was leaning back in her chair, her left ankle resting on her right knee, sitting boldly and relaxed.

After a while, Lin Huai Shu asked again: "Muyao, do you have someone you like? It’s time to start dating."

"I’m only eighteen." Lu Muyao said.

"What’s wrong with eighteen?" Lin Huai Shu said, "Talk to your brother, do you have anyone you like at school? Your brother’s got experience. I’ll teach you."

Qiao Lech looked at him, thinking: If he taught people with that experience, a hundred brides would run away.

Lu Muyao shook his head: "I don’t want to date."

"Hurry to find someone." Lin Huai Shu said, "Don’t let your family worry."

"Why do I feel like you’re hinting at me?" Lu Mengyi said.

"I didn’t mean that." Lin Huai Shu was so startled by her words that his hackles raised.

He instinctively glanced at Qiao Yuxian and Mr. Gu.

The two showed no change in expression.

Just listening to them chat.

Lu Mengyi chuckled and said, "Then why don’t you nudge me?"

"You..." Lin Huai Shu looked at her for a few seconds, then said, "You seem harder to nudge than Muyao."

"Is that so?" Lu Mengyi asked.

Lin Huai Shu nodded.

Everyone looked at Lin Huai Shu, seeing his nervous, tense look.

Saying it poorly could become a disaster.

Especially with Mr. Gu holding grudges.

"Mengyi, to be honest," Lin Huai Shu said, "I think you should find a guy with a little sister-in-law’s personality."

Qiao Yuxian raised a brow.

Lu Mengyi glanced at Qiao Yuxian, then looked at Lin Huai Shu: "What do you mean?"

"Complementary to you." Lin Huai Shu said, "Really suits you."

Lu Mengyi thought for a moment, then looked at Qiao Yuxian: "Then I’ll just go for her."

Everyone was startled.

Only Mr. Gu furrowed his brow.

It was an instinctive reaction to perceiving danger.

Qiao Yuxian was taken aback, then seriously asked: "Sister Lu, are you serious?"

Lu Mengyi nodded.

"Do you like me?" Qiao Yuxian asked again.

Lu Mengyi nodded again.

Qiao Yuxian stood up, with a look of regret as if knowing it was too late, overacting as she reached out to Lu Mengyi: "Sister Lu, I am will—"

Before she could finish "willing", Mr. Gu abruptly stood up and covered her mouth from behind.

"Mm!" Qiao Yuxian struggled a bit.

Mr. Gu looked down at her, his fierce aura quickly enveloping her.

Qiao Yuxian shrunk her shoulders in fright, looking up at him with blinking eyes.

Mr. Gu didn’t seem to notice her fluttering big eyes at all.

Covering her mouth, he pulled her away saying, "You guys continue talking."

With that, he took Qiao Yuxian away.

The rest of the room watched the door.

They looked for about ten seconds.

Only then did a few exchange first glances.

And then they all laughed.

"Mengyi, you’re impressive." Lin Huai Shu said, "In just three sentences, let Mr. Gu understand what crisis means."

Lu Mengyi chuckled: "I was just speaking on a whim to tease Yu Xian. Didn’t expect him to react so strongly."

"What are they doing?" Lu Muyao frowned and asked, "Mr. Gu wouldn’t hit her, would he?"

Everyone looked at Lu Muyao.

Then Lin Huai Shu shook his head: "Kid, you’re still young. Don’t understand."

"You understand." Lu Muyao said.

"I understand." Lin Huai Shu said, "Yanjing just doesn’t want the little sister-in-law and anyone with intentions towards her in the same space. I can guarantee he wouldn’t even dare speak harshly to the little sister-in-law."

Lu Muyao looked somewhat unbelieving...