The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker-Chapter 629 - 591 She Said Thank You

"What are you chatting about?" Gu Yanjing came back after answering the phone, only to see Lin Huai Shu and Qiao Yuxian sitting on the sofa staring at each other.

Their actions were perfectly synchronized, both rubbing their chins as if pondering something significant.

Upon hearing the sound, Qiao Yuxian turned around.

Lin Huai Shu didn’t even glance at him, stood up and left as soon as he heard the sound.

Gu Yanjing watched him leave hurriedly, then turned to look at Qiao Yuxian.

Qiao Yuxian tilted her head up and gave him a cheeky smile.

Gu Yanjing gazed down at her, paused for a moment, then walked over to her side, leaned down, and pecked her lips, "What were you talking about?"

"Hmm..." Qiao Yuxian fluttered her eyes mischievously, "Discussing how you got entangled in a love triangle with Mo Bei and Tang He."

Gu Yanjing suddenly squinted, realizing why Lin Huai Shu left so quickly.

"He didn’t say that." Qiao ’Loyalty’ Yuxian defended Lin Huai Shu, "I figured it out myself."

"Then tell me, how did you figure it out?" Gu Yanjing looked down at her.

Qiao Yuxian leaned against the back of the sofa, looking at him, "Well... Tang He seems to only be hostile towards me. Mr. Gu, why do you think that is?"

"Isn’t it because he can’t beat you?" Gu Yanjing commented lightly.

"Ah~" Qiao Yuxian thought for a moment and immediately agreed with him, "You have a point. He can’t beat me."

"Hmm." Gu Yanjing responded briefly.

Qiao Yuxian’s expression was full of pride, but she quickly asked, "So what’s the matter between Tang He and you?"

Mr. Gu fell silent.

However, Qiao Yuxian pressed on, "Mr. Gu, haven’t you noticed?"

Mr. Gu looked at her.

"Our Mr. Gu genuinely attracts people." Qiao Yuxian teased, lightly pulling his finger, "Truly charming."

Gu Yanjing watched her, then after a while, leaned down, scooped her off the sofa, and carried her over his shoulder, heading upstairs.

"Ah!" Qiao Yuxian yelped softly as she felt dizzy, struggling to get down, "Gu Yanjing, what are you doing? I want to get down!"

The apartment was crowded, so Qiao Yuxian didn’t dare to shout.

Gu Yanjing acted as if he didn’t hear, carrying her upstairs.

"Gu Yanjing!" Qiao Yuxian clawed at the fabric on his back, keeping her voice down, "What are you doing in broad daylight? I understand you’re charming, I know more than anyone, you don’t need to show off!"

Gu Yanjing continued to ignore.

Halfway up the stairs, Tang He brought back Mo Bei, and the two entered the living room, then froze at the scene on the staircase.

Chu Zhengran came in from the backyard, saw the scene, and also stood frozen.

Qiao Yuxian’s gaze flickered towards them, immediately stopping her struggle and fell silent.

She tugged on Gu Yanjing’s coat to cover her face.

She tugged on Gu Yanjing’s suit coat, crumpled it, and covered her face, hiding away, then whispered, "Hurry up."

"Hmm, quite playful." Chu Zhengran chuckled, glanced at Mo Bei and Tang He, then retraced his steps back.

Mo Bei and Tang He stood in the living room for a while, didn’t say anything, and tacitly turned around and left.

"I shouldn’t have come in at all." Tang He said while walking out, "I’ll drive you back, let’s go to your place."

Mo Bei kept silent, quietly following him to the car.

...

Gu Yao’s residence in Jin City was in a high-class community.

The house was registered under someone else’s name.

The person it’s registered under seemed normal, just like those people who stayed in the hotel on the reception night, nothing unusual could be found.

Therefore, Gu Yao’s residence in Jin City couldn’t be located.

Following Chen Xi’s advice, Qiao Yuxian and Gu Yanjing found the drug at Gu Yao’s place.

Chen Xi hid it well and preserved it properly.

After acquiring it, Gu Yanjing gave one vial to Mo Bei and took the other back to Capital City.

When handing it to Mo Bei, Qiao Yuxian was stunned for quite a while.

She always thought Mo Bei was a doctor.

But she got it wrong.

His main focus is on pharmaceuticals, also dabbling in surgery.

And he’s incredibly skilled, remarkably proficient yet low-key.

This was something Qiao Yuxian never expected.

Returning to Capital City, they first sent the drug to the research institute.

After that, they didn’t even return home, following Chen Xi’s instructions, they searched for Gu Yao’s residence again.

Gu Yao’s villa in Capital City was similarly under a stranger’s name.

But this person could be traced to abroad and nothing beyond that was found.

And according to Chen Xi’s guidance.

The villa has three underground levels.

Gu Yanjing and Qiao Yuxian took a few people along.

They found the documents; others thoroughly searched the villa.

Nothing was found, just like in Jin City, clean with no useful information whatsoever.

All of Chen Xi’s documents were handwritten, showing that many details were memorized since some things she didn’t understand were sketched out purely from memory.

They took the documents home and made two copies.

Qiao Yuxian kept the original.

The copies were sent to the research institute in Capital City, and Mo Bei in Jin City received another.

Mr. Gu Linhai and Gu Yao’s matter was entirely handed over to the police.

As for the broken lead, Nine Emperor Hall, Yujing Manor, and Tang He were all investigating.

The research institute and Mo Bei were both involved in the drug inquiry.

Chen Xi’s timely evidence greatly accelerated the investigation of the underground laboratory in Capital City.

Moreover, this evidence once again indicated that.

Gu Yao is connected with the people who sought Qiao Yuxian.

According to Mr. Huo, everything from back then was destroyed, the drug shouldn’t have appeared again.

Yet it had appeared, not only appeared but continually researched, even reaching the labs in Capital City. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Looking at it this way, it probably extends beyond Capital City, and beyond the country.

Half a month later.

Chen Xi was transferred from the hospital in Jin City to one in Capital City.

She could have already been discharged, resting at home.

But her living arrangements weren’t settled, even returning would mean being alone.

Qiao Yuxian forcefully had her stay at a private hospital for proper recovery.

Upon reaching Capital City, Qiao Yuxian visited the hospital almost daily.

This day, returning from the hospital, she arrived at Jingyu Garden to find Ji Xiaoxiao weaving vines in the yard.

By the wall in the yard, some climbing flowers were planted in spring.

In summer, they bloomed beautifully.

But now, as it turned cold, the leaves had fallen, leaving only bare branches.

The gardener had been tending to them.

Ji Xiaoxiao probably thought it looked unpleasant and started weaving them together.

"Hmm?" Qiao Yuxian called out upon seeing her.

Without turning her head, Ji Xiaoxiao replied, "I knew from afar that you had returned; didn’t need a sound to know it was you."

"Wow, impressive." Qiao Yuxian walked to her side, glanced at her belly.

It was already quite prominent.

Ji Xiaoxiao wore loose clothing but it was still noticeable.

"Did Mr. Gu not come back with you?" Ji Xiaoxiao glanced behind her.

Qiao Yuxian replied, "We weren’t together this afternoon; I was at Xi Mei, left work early to visit Chen Xi at the hospital. He should return later."

"How is Chen Xi?" Ji Xiaoxiao asked.

"Her recovery is going well," Qiao Yuxian noted, "The rest will be adjusted gradually."

Ji Xiaoxiao didn’t respond.

Qiao Yuxian added, "She said to thank you."

"Thank me for what?" Ji Xiaoxiao looked at her, confused. "I haven’t done anything."

"After she fainted in the school dormitory, she later heard from colleagues that you stood up for her." Qiao Yuxian said, "She wanted to thank you."

"What’s there to thank for?" Ji Xiaoxiao retorted proudly, "Just saying a few words, helping out a little."

Listening to her proud tone, Qiao Yuxian chuckled...