The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker-Chapter 659 - 621: The Qiao Family Has Arrived

Upon learning that Qiao Yuxian was poisoned, Qiao Yu and the others went to the Gu Mansion the very next day.

Even Qiao Zhiang didn’t go to school.

That night, apart from the unaware Qiao Zhiang, the other three members of the Qiao Family hardly slept.

At the break of dawn, they prepared to head to the Gu Mansion, but considering the Gu Family hadn’t had breakfast yet, they felt going too early would be intrusive, so they sat in the living room and waited until after breakfast time before departing for the Gu Mansion.

When they arrived at the Gu Mansion, Qiao Yuxian had just finished washing up, and Aunt Mei was carrying breakfast upstairs.

They were afraid Qiao Yuxian would be anxious and not feel like eating.

Qiao Yu and the others waited in the living room until Qiao Yuxian finished her breakfast before announcing their arrival.

Upon learning they were there, Qiao Yuxian promptly changed clothes and came down.

On the way there, Chen Hui and Qiao Yu reminded each other to be strong so that Qiao Yuxian wouldn’t see them upset and have to worry about them too. They needed to act as if nothing was wrong to encourage Qiao Yuxian.

While waiting in the living room, the couple held hands, cheering each other on, confirming each other’s expressions were under control, constantly preparing themselves mentally.

But the moment Chen Hui saw Qiao Yuxian, she couldn’t hold it together.

Qiao Yuxian had lost a lot of weight, and even with a smile, her usually bright eyes showed fatigue and helplessness.

With just one glance, she couldn’t hold back any longer.

All her self-consolation shattered at that moment.

Qiao Yuxian’s condition was much more serious than they imagined.

Chen Hui immediately turned aside, using Qiao Yu as a shield, lowered her head, covered her mouth with one hand, and pinched Qiao Yu’s hand with the other.

"Dad, Aunt," Qiao Yuxian called out to them. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

She had asked Lin Huai Shu to inform Qiao Lech, so she had expected their visit and wasn’t surprised.

After calling out, Chen Hui didn’t dare to make a sound, fearing she would cry if she spoke. So she squeezed Qiao Yu’s hand forcefully, urging him to respond.

However, although Qiao Yu’s lips moved, no sound came out. He just nodded and acknowledged her presence.

Among the four family members, only Qiao Lech spoke up, calling, "Sister."

Qiao Zhiang stood amidst them, looking up at one, then another, bewildered, but not daring to speak.

This morning, hearing the conversation, he could guess some things.

But seeing their expressions, he didn’t dare ask or say anything, only following them silently.

Qiao Yuxian smiled at Qiao Lech.

Qiao Lech’s eyes were still swollen, but he gave her a slight smile in return.

Aunt Mei was in the kitchen, listening to the commotion outside, and couldn’t help but wipe her tears secretly.

Gu Yanjing stood behind Qiao Yuxian, squeezing her shoulder and said, "Sit down."

Qiao Yuxian said, "Dad, Aunt, please sit."

Qiao Yu pulled Chen Hui to sit down.

After sitting down, Chen Hui still hid behind Qiao Yu, turning her face sideways, trying to hold back her tears.

Qiao Yu’s hand was being pinched by Chen Hui, while his other hand rubbed his pants back and forth.

Qiao Zhiang sat beside Qiao Lech, gripping his clothes, his big eyes blinking continuously.

The living room was too quiet, the atmosphere suffocating.

Qiao Yuxian was the first to break this oppressive atmosphere, saying, "Dad, Aunt. I am currently not facing any major problems. It’s just the side effects of the medicine are significant. The poison is not an issue."

Qiao Yu looked at her, unsure what to say, only nodding with reddened eyes, eventually sighing without even realizing it.

At his sigh, Chen Hui suddenly squeezed his hand forcefully.

Realizing he sighed, Qiao Yu immediately took a deep breath, trying to suck back his sigh.

Seeing her father’s actions, Qiao Yuxian pulled out two tissues for Chen Hui: "Aunt, I’m fine, just lost some weight and feel a bit tired."

Chen Hui accepted the tissues, quickly wiped her tears, forced a smile, and said, "I know. It’s okay, it’s okay. Everything will be alright."

"Yes." Qiao Yuxian nodded; she didn’t show much expression on her face, but still slowly tightened her grip on Gu Yanjing’s hand.

Gu Yanjing held her hand back, his thumb stroking hers.

Chen Hui wiped her tears again, suppressing her sobbing voice, and comforted Qiao Yuxian, saying, "Everything will be alright. Once we find the antidote, it’ll be fine. With so many people, it will definitely be found. We need to stay positive, properly take care of health. We have both Chinese and Western medicine at home, it’s fine."

"Yes, yes." Qiao Yu, looking at Qiao Yuxian’s weak state, was completely flustered, his mind blanking out, stopping him from thinking, only nodding in agreement to Chen Hui’s words, "Don’t be afraid, there are so many of us. We will surely find the antidote."

"Yes. I know, it’s fine." Qiao Yuxian smiled, then looked at Qiao Zhiang, and asked, "Zhiang, did you miss sister?"

Qiao Zhiang, with his moist big eyes, looked at her, paused, then walked over to her side, then looked at Gu Yanjing.

Gu Yanjing looked at him, his eyes reddening, not speaking or moving.

Seeing no movement, Qiao Zhiang frowned a bit, giving him a look.

Gu Yanjing looked at him, still not moving.

Qiao Zhiang made a fierce expression, glaring at him, then moved to the sofa, squeezing himself between him and Qiao Yuxian, forcing Gu Yanjing to move aside a bit.

Qiao Yuxian looked at Qiao Zhiang’s fierce large eyes, pursed her lips trying to hold back a smile, but couldn’t hold it, and laughed out loud.

Gu Yanjing looked at Qiao Zhiang, who was squeezed between them still glaring at him. After two seconds, before Qiao Zhiang could back down, he stood up and moved to sit on another sofa.

Once he left, Qiao Zhiang immediately breathed a sigh of relief and let go of Qiao Yuxian’s clothes.

Qiao Yuxian smiled and pinched his cheek, "Did you miss me?"

"Yes," Qiao Zhiang said, looking at her, "I missed you a lot. Did sister miss me?"

Qiao Yuxian looked at him, and under his expectant gaze, mercilessly said, "I didn’t."

Qiao Zhiang’s little expression fell.

Qiao Yuxian burst into laughter, "I did, missed you very much. So, would you like to stay here for a few days?"

"Okay," Qiao Zhiang replied happily.

Listening to their conversation, a hint of a smile crept into Gu Yanjing’s eyes.

However, the atmosphere in the living room still felt heavy.

A smile appeared on both Qiao Yu and Chen Hui’s faces, but their smiles were strained, their constant worry burdening them, making it hard to breathe.

Qiao Zhiang and Qiao Yuxian laughed, and they followed with a weak smile.

When Gu Yanjing spoke to them, their reactions were sluggish, and their responses slow.

Qiao Lech, too, felt a pang in his heart, but tried not to show it, making intermittent conversation with Qiao Yuxian and Qiao Zhiang.

After about ten minutes, Qiao Yuxian and Qiao Zhiang were already discussing the candied fruit seller at his school’s entrance.

Gu Yanjing, seeing Qiao Yuxian’s spirit remained good, said nothing.

After a while, Qiao Yuxian looked at Gu Yanjing and said, "It’s been a while since you visited Aunt, hasn’t it? I’m feeling quite well today, why don’t you go and see her?"

Qiao Yu and Chen Hui’s expressions paused.

Gu Yanjing looked at her, "Trying to send me away?"

Qiao Yuxian smiled, "I do want to send you away, but no need to leave the house; there are so many rooms here, we can talk anywhere. I just thought, since my dad and the others are here, you needn’t worry, and you can take this time to visit Aunt."

Gu Yanjing stayed silent.

"Go and visit her. Aunt will start to worry if she doesn’t see you for too long," Qiao Yuxian urged, "I’m fine, everyone at home is here, don’t worry about me. If I get tired, I’ll go back to my room, Aunt and Lech are here with me."

Qiao Lech nodded.

Qiao Yuxian said, "Go, go. Send my regards to Aunt."

"I’ll be quick," Gu Yanjing replied.

He used to visit Yan An twice a week, and it’s been over half a month now, so it was indeed time to visit.

"No rush, I’m fine," Qiao Yuxian said.

"Okay," Gu Yanjing replied, "Call me anytime if anything happens."

"Alright."

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