The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker-Chapter 647 - 609: His Daughter is the Same Age as You

Chapter 647: Chapter 609: His Daughter is the Same Age as You

It’s been several hours since Qiao Yuxian’s call this afternoon.

Qiao Weizhou quickly accepted everything.

Or perhaps, there were things he had already noticed a while ago.

During his not-so-short time at the Qiao Mansion, he occasionally overheard some things. But when he heard them, he didn’t know what he was hearing about.

He had also mentioned them to Zheng Xiu Zhu once, but since Zheng Xiu Zhu knew nothing about it, she didn’t take it seriously.

So gradually, these things slowly slipped from his mind.

Until today, when Qiao Yuxian called, these matters were dragged out from the depths of his memory again.

Of the four family members, he was the most emotionally stable.

It felt like an extreme calmness after shock.

Also like a powerlessness after disappointment accumulated.

He no longer had the strength to support his agitated emotions and spoke to Qiao Shuning with a particularly calm tone.

Yet when he spoke calmly, Qiao Cheng and Zheng Xiu Zhu were shocked beyond belief.

"What are you talking about?!" Zheng Xiu Zhu asked incredulously, "Zhou Zhou, what are you saying?"

Qiao Weizhou didn’t speak.

Zheng Xiu Zhu turned to Qiao Shuning and asked, "What is your brother saying? What does he mean by his words?"

Qiao Shuning didn’t answer. She took a deep breath, looked at Qiao Weizhou, and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? What kind of spell has Qiao Yuxian put on you? What nonsense are you rambling about?"

"You know in your heart whether I’m talking nonsense or not," Qiao Weizhou said.

Qiao Shuning, seeing his expression and hearing the certainty in his voice, suddenly found herself unable to speak.

Qiao Cheng frowned as he looked at the brother and sister.

The winter in Yue City was also very cold. The family stood at the door, thoroughly soaked by the cold air.

But they had already ignored the cold on their bodies.

After a few seconds of silence, Qiao Shuning said, "Move aside! Stop diverting the topic with nonsense. You’re just trying to buy time for Qiao Yuxian."

After speaking, she immediately looked at Zheng Xiu Zhu and said, "Mom, this kid has been brainwashed. We acquired Yao Mountain Island, and it’s all for him in the future. Aren’t we all doing this for him?"

Qiao Weizhou was the lifeblood of Zheng Xiu Zhu.

As long as it benefited Qiao Weizhou, Zheng Xiu Zhu would grasp these things at any cost.

Even if Qiao Cheng didn’t take action, Zheng Xiu Zhu would still stir things up violently.

"Right, let’s handle the important matters first." Zheng Xiu Zhu pushed Qiao Weizhou backward. "Son, take care of what’s in front of you. Money and power need to be grasped first; everything else is a minor concern. With these, you can be kind to anyone, and everyone will be kind to you."

Qiao Weizhou staggered a step backward from her push, steadied himself, and grabbed Zheng Xiu Zhu’s wrist, saying, "Mom, I have no great ambition. I just want to sing, and I’m very satisfied if someone likes my singing. I have no such great ambition. Even if you offer those things to me, I can’t support them. I don’t have that capability."

"Don’t talk nonsense," Zheng Xiu Zhu said. "If you don’t know, you can learn. You’re so smart; you definitely can."

"Mom. A family is always a family," Qiao Weizhou said. "When Qiao Family prospers, they all prosper, and when they suffer, they all do. Those things in my sister’s hands are in the Qiao Family’s hands. We won’t be treated unfairly. On the contrary, if my sister loses everything, the Qiao Family will be at others’ mercy. Internal strife only harms ourselves."

"We’re all family; whether it’s in her hands or our own, it’s the same," Qiao Shuning said urgently, "That’s why we keep them in our own hands."

"You’re putting everything on an outsider. What confidence do you have that these things will be in your hands?" Qiao Weizhou said. "Quan Rong’s daughter is the same age as you, and you still expect him to truly care for you?"

Qiao Shuning was momentarily stunned, then suddenly widened her eyes.

Qiao Cheng and Zheng Xiu Zhu had similar reactions, looking at Qiao Shuning one after another.

"What nonsense are you saying?" Qiao Shuning’s face turned deathly pale, and her expression somewhat stiffened.

Seeing her reaction, Qiao Weizhou knew she didn’t know, and he said, "You don’t even understand who Quan Rong really is. Do you still expect him to tell you the truth? He’s selling you out, and you don’t even realize it."

"Impossible!" Qiao Shuning said excitedly, "Is it Qiao Yuxian who told you this? Is it her?"

As she spoke, she suddenly stepped forward, grabbed Qiao Weizhou’s clothes, pulled him forcefully, and, with a twisted expression, shouted, "Did Qiao Yuxian say that?! She just can’t stand me being happy! Her words can’t be trusted! You can’t believe her, do you hear me?!"

After letting her shout, Qiao Weizhou said, "Quan Rong is just using you. When you’re no longer useful, in his eyes, you’re not even worth a blade of grass."

"You’re talking nonsense!" Qiao Shuning pushed him.

Qiao Weizhou was pushed a step back.

Zheng Xiu Zhu pulled Qiao Shuning back, saying, "Why are you pushing your brother?! Your own boyfriend, you don’t understand, and you blame your brother? What does Qiao Yuxian’s nonsense have to do with your brother? Who are you venting your anger on?"

Qiao Shuning shook off her hand violently and shouted, "Don’t touch me!"

Zheng Xiu Zhu staggered as she was shoved, but was supported by Qiao Cheng, who shouted, "What are you doing! You found yourself an old man, and now who are you throwing a tantrum at? Usually, your eyes are on top of your head; the family introduced so many you didn’t like, and here you found yourself an old man with a child your age. How do you have the face to come back and be angry?"

"I don’t need you to care," Qiao Shuning screamed, "Anyway, you only have eyes for your son. What am I to you? I’m dead or alive, and you don’t care."

"You’re talking nonsense!" Zheng Xiu Zhu shouted.

Being yelled at made Qiao Shuning’s agitated mood calm down slightly. She looked at Zheng Xiu Zhu for a while and then turned around to walk out.

"Where are you going!" Qiao Cheng asked.

Qiao Shuning didn’t answer him and strode outside.

Qiao Cheng chased after her, "Shuning!"

Qiao Weizhou stopped him, saying, "Dad, it’s okay."

Qiao Cheng stopped his steps and looked at him, frowning, "What is going on here?"

"Yes, what is all this?" Zheng Xiu Zhu also asked.

Qiao Weizhou turned and looked toward the door, saying, "You all just assume nothing happened. Just live well in Yue City."

"What about Yao Mountain Island?" Zheng Xiu Zhu asked.

"Mom, if my sister is okay, the Qiao Family will be okay," Qiao Weizhou said, "Let’s focus on living our lives. Let’s not get involved in other matters. I’ve taken leave from the company, and I’ll stay home with you during this time."

Zheng Xiu Zhu looked at him without speaking.

Qiao Cheng also looked at him for a while and then turned and walked towards the living room.

He understood that it wasn’t about taking leave to accompany them; it was about staying home to watch over them.

Qiao Weizhou watched his back, pulled Zheng Xiu Zhu along, and entered the living room, saying to Qiao Cheng, "Dad, Grandpa and Grandma were never biased. Uncle didn’t know about these things either. It’s just that Uncle is meticulous, and he must have guessed a few things. Uncle made it to the Capital City without Grandpa and Grandma’s help; he did it all on his own. Otherwise, the Qiao Family wouldn’t be in the position it is today in the Capital City. Grandpa and Grandma didn’t want us to know as a form of protection. Telling my sister was a last resort. If possible, Grandpa and Grandma would want all of us to live peaceful and happy lives, not lives where we could die at any moment."