The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker-Chapter 653 - 615: Happy to See You

Qiao Yuxian had just thrown up, so she didn’t eat much for breakfast.

And shortly after eating, she felt sleepy.

Gu Yanjing lay beside her on the bed, while Qiao Yuxian nestled in his arms, closed her eyes, and said, "Has Chen Xi arrived?"

"How did you know?" Gu Yanjing asked.

Qiao Yuxian chuckled twice and said, "Don’t worry about it. I calculated and found out everything."

Gu Yanjing smiled.

Qiao Yuxian said, "Impressive, right?"

"Hmm." Gu Yanjing stroked her hair and said, "He has arrived. Left early, so he should be seeing Gu Yao soon."

"Hmm." Qiao Yuxian shut her eyes, paused for a moment, and said, "Where do you think Qu Qingkong could be?"

"A Continent or M Continent. Or..." Gu Yanjing said, hesitating slightly.

Hearing his hesitation, Qiao Yuxian chuckled gently and said, "We’re thinking the same thing."

Gu Yanjing held her tighter.

Qiao Yuxian’s hand rested on his waist, she slightly scratched his side.

Gu Yanjing grasped her fingers.

Qiao Yuxian smiled again and said, "I won’t bother you anymore, I’m going to sleep."

"Hmm." Gu Yanjing kissed her brow, "Go to sleep."

Qiao Yuxian didn’t speak again and soon fell asleep.

Gu Yanjing didn’t move either, continuously watching her, observing her long eyelashes and listening to her steady breathing.

Nearly an hour passed before he gently moved his arm from under her neck.

Qiao Yuxian was deep in slumber and did not awaken.

Gu Yanjing watched her for a little while longer before getting up and leaving the room.

It was late, Lin Huai Shu and the others had already finished breakfast and left.

Gu Yanjing went to the study room, sat for a while, and called Wan Ying.

Ever since Gu Yicheng returned, Su Qi had been with him, handling company affairs together. So Gu Yanjing directly contacted Wan Ying for matters.

Wan Ying answered the call.

Gu Yanjing said directly, "Spread the news of using the Peace Pendant to exchange for the antidote."

"Mr. Gu?" Wan Ying was momentarily stunned.

Gu Yanjing pinched his brow and said, "Spread the news first, then take it step by step."

This news being spread would mean telling Qu Qingkong that they now had no other option and had resorted to this.

And once the news spread, Qu Qingkong would certainly know they want to lure him out; how he would respond, whether he would appear, what moves he would make, whether they could get the antidote—everything was unknown.

But regardless, he had to give it a try.

He couldn’t worry about much more; he needed the antidote now.

Anyway, any method with a slim hope must be tried.

Qiao Yuxian couldn’t be harmed.

Qiao Yuxian’s life was the most important.

Wan Ying paused for two seconds before saying, "Yes."

Then added, "About Madam..."

Qiao Yuxian had opposed using the Peace Pendant for exchanging the antidote from the start.

She had been comforting Gu Yanjing, saying Qu Qingkong wouldn’t let her die.

Maybe Qu Qingkong really couldn’t stand to let her die.

But it wasn’t certain that he couldn’t let her die.

Because if she were dead, the Peace Pendant would still be there, and they could think of other methods.

Once the news spread, all Gu Yanjing’s concerns were also hers, and they would be in a very passive position.

Gu Yanjing might also get trapped in it.

So she had always opposed it.

"I will talk to her about that," Gu Yanjing said.

He was prepared to handle any incoming situation.

"Understood," Wan Ying said, "I’ll take care of it right away."

After hanging up, Gu Yanjing checked the message that had just come on his phone.

News from Jin City stated that Chen Xi had already arrived at Jin City prison.

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Jin City

Prison visiting room.

Chen Xi sat in the chair, eyes cast downward, tightly gripping the backpack strap.

From the moment she sat down, she maintained this position without moving.

It wasn’t until she heard the sound of a door opening from the other side of the glass that she trembled, snapped out of it, and raised her eyes to the other side.

The prison guard opened the door.

Gu Yao walked in.

Wearing handcuffs and shackles, he was much thinner, the prison uniform hung loosely on him, and his hair was shaved short, making his features even more striking.

His eyes were dull, yet deep inside lay a thick sense of menace.

He entered the visiting room, glancing indifferently outside the glass.

Upon seeing Chen Xi, he paused, and his eyes instantly sparkled with life.

The prison guard noticed him standing still and slightly pushed him forward on the shoulder.

Gu Yao came back to his senses, quickened his pace, and a smile appeared on his face.

The prison guard had only mentioned someone wanted to see him.

He assumed it was someone from Gu Yanjing’s side again.

After all, he had expressed his desire to see Chen Xi but was explicitly refused.

He hadn’t expected Chen Xi to come.

Once seated, he quickly picked up the phone.

Chen Xi stared at him with wide eyes, unmoving.

Gu Yao motioned for her to pick up the phone.

Chen Xi hesitated for a moment before picking up the phone and slowly placing it to her ear.

Gu Yao immediately spoke, "Chen Xi, I— I didn’t expect it to be you."

His breath came a little unsteadily from excitement.

Chen Xi pressed her lips together, not speaking.

Gu Yao quickly continued, "How have you been lately? Are you doing well? Has the injury healed completely?"

Chen Xi swallowed, opened her mouth, then said, "I’ve been well."

Upon hearing her speak, Gu Yao’s smile deepened, and his sharp gaze softened: "It’s good that you’re fine. You seem to be in good spirits. Qiao Yuxian and the others... haven’t given you any trouble, have they?"

Chen Xi shook her head and said, "They’ve taken good care of me. Even helped me find a place to stay. After the New Year, I plan to continue my studies."

Gu Yao nodded, "That’s good, as long as you’re fine."

Chen Xi bit her lip and didn’t say more.

Gu Yao also remained silent, just looking at her with a smile.

After a moment of quiet, Chen Xi’s hand holding the phone started to sweat. She gripped the phone and said, "They said you’ve been wanting to see me, is there something you want to tell me?"

Gu Yao looked at her with a smile, his lips slightly curving upwards, and said warmly, "Afraid they’d bully you, wanted to know how you’re doing, so I wanted to see you."

He wanted to make sure Chen Xi’s injuries had indeed healed and that they had effectively saved her.

"I’m doing well," Chen Xi said once more.

"Hmm." Gu Yao responded.

Chen Xi clenched her hand again and said, "So, so you..."

"What did they ask you to find out about me?" Gu Yao noticed her stammering and directly prompted her.

"Not too sure." Facing him again, Chen Xi felt inexplicably tense. Many buried memories resurfaced, making her feel uneasy, "Just asked to see if you had anything you wanted to say to them."

Gu Yao chuckled lightly and said, "I knew meeting you would come with conditions."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xi’s heart clenched, fearing he wouldn’t want to talk.

But Gu Yao quickly said, "Alright, just seeing you is enough. Seeing you, knowing you’re well makes me very happy."

Chen Xi breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Observing her facial expression change, Gu Yao said, "Laundromat at 102 Feng’er Sutan Street, D Continent. Everything I know is there."