"Mom and Dad, you really don't need to worry. I'll just wander around near our guesthouse. There are a lot of people there, so even if the Qian family wanted to do something to me, they wouldn't dare to be so blatant."
"Besides, Captain Han has already sent people to keep an eye on things over there. As long as there's any movement, we'll know immediately."
"Oh, right. That Iron Head Bro did us a huge favor today, handing over the evidence of the Qian family's crimes to the police. The Qian family is barely able to protect themselves now, how could they have time to target me?"
Xia Anyan was very anxious, but she still had to put on a gentle demeanor.
Old Zhang was driving, and Gu's father was in the passenger seat. Neither of them noticed the change in Xia Anyan's expression, but Gu's mother did.
She took Xia Anyan's hand: "Ayan, do you not like having people following you?"
Xia Anyan remained silent, unsure of what to say.
Her family treats her very well, and they do this because they are worried about her.
But... Xia Anyan has many things to do that she can't let anyone know.
Therefore, she didn't want anyone to follow her.
“Ayan, you’re an adult now, it’s normal to have your own thoughts.” Gu’s mother paused before saying this.
Mr. Gu and Mr. Zhang listened without arguing.
If the child doesn't like it, the parents can't force them.
But they all shared the same thought: Xia Anyan's safety had to be guaranteed.
"Mom and Dad, I really don't like having people around me. I also have my own things to do."
She pursed her lips, hesitating about how to explain in a way that would ease their worries.
"actually……"
Xia Anyan was pondering how to speak when Gu's mother shook her head and interrupted her: "As long as you tell us before you leave, we will feel much more at ease."
Xia Anyan is an adult and can take responsibility for herself.
They can worry, but they cannot control Xia Anyan's travel.
Xia Anyan smiled; she was quite satisfied with the outcome.
When the group returned to the guesthouse, Old Master Xia paced back and forth at the entrance, clearly worried and waiting for news.
Seeing Xia Anyan get out of the car, he was relieved, but still rushed over quickly: "Where did you go, you little rascal? You really scared us to death."
Grandpa Xia was scolding, but the worry in his eyes was overflowing.
Xia Anyan hugged the old man and said in a coquettish tone, "Oh, Grandpa, I just went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some things. I didn't expect that Captain Han would misunderstand me."
"So, you really don't need to worry. Next time, no matter where I go, I'll let you know, okay?"
As she spoke, she shook the old man's arm.
Grandpa Xia was so overwhelmed by her nagging that he eventually gave in.
However, considering that this was Beijing, a city fraught with danger, he was still very uneasy.
"Yanyan, how about we head to Heilongjiang Province tomorrow?" Grandpa Xia had thought about it a lot before finally making this decision.
He wanted to personally witness the Qian family being dealt with, but he didn't want his granddaughter to take the risk.
He's old, so it's not a big deal if something happens to him.
But not my granddaughter; she has a bright future ahead of her.
Xia Anyan pursed her lips, knowing what the old man was worried about.
However, deep down, she was still unwilling.
She wants to do business and make money.
Now that we're living in this era, we should keep making money in mind, instead of just sitting around and living off our savings.
"Grandpa, what are you worried about? Are you afraid they'll do something desperate?" Xia Anyan asked coldly. "Now that the military has sent people over, do you think it's appropriate for me, as one of the parties involved, to leave at this time?"
"Besides, Captain Han has already said that he will send people to protect me and keep a close eye on the Qian family. Even if I do encounter someone from the Qian family, I have the ability to protect myself. Please don't underestimate me, okay?"
Her secret space is her trump card; if she encounters danger, she can easily hide in it.
At worst, she'll be discovered, and she could easily kill someone to cover it up.
Thinking of this, a hint of murderous intent flashed in Xia Anyan's eyes.
Grandpa Xia noticed this and was startled.
He lowered his head, pretending not to see.
No matter what his granddaughter wanted to do, he would help her with everything so that no one would find out.
Even Gu Shen wouldn't notice!
"Old Zhang, you should spend as much time with Yan Yan as possible, don't let her go out on her own." After giving these instructions, Grandpa Xia took Xia Anyan's hand and walked towards the guesthouse.
His attitude left no room for refusal.
Xia Anyan felt somewhat helpless.
She gave Lao Zhang a wink, signaling him to agree for now, but how he actually did it was up to him.
The grandfather and grandson have the same temper, which makes things difficult for Old Zhang.
Why!
Xia Anyan stayed with the old man in his room for a while, fed him his medicine, and coaxed him to sleep before she came out.
I met Old Zhang at the entrance.
He seems to have been guarding this place all along.
"Dad, I have to go out for a bit later." Xia Anyan had just finished speaking when Old Zhang opened his mouth as if to ask something.
Xia Anyan didn't give him a chance to ask and said directly, "I made an appointment with Brother Tietou to have dinner at the state-run restaurant."
“Dad, to be honest, Brother Tie Tou is the boss of the black market here. The reason I want to meet with him is that I want to get rid of some of the things I have.”
"The things my mother left me before she passed away, as well as the things I got from Xia Zhengyuan, are really too many. If they stay with me, they might go to waste. And if they are discovered one day, Ashen might also be implicated."
Xia Anyan deliberately exaggerated the matter to reassure Lao Zhang.
Moreover, she said that she went to a state-run restaurant, which is a public place.
If Brother Tie Tou really did something to her, she could have easily called for help.
Xia Anyan had already explained things so clearly, so Lao Zhang felt much more at ease.
But considering Iron Head's identity, I was still a little worried.
“Dad, it’s at the state-run restaurant nearby. If he really dares to cause trouble, you’ll definitely get the news and get there quickly.”
“Oh, right, look at this,” Xia Anyan pulled out a small bottle and waved it in front of Lao Zhang, “This is pepper spray, I made it myself. If he dares to bully me, I’ll spray it in his eyes and then I’ll run away.”
Old Zhang was amused by her.
This girl is like a child who hasn't grown up.
However, they are indeed quite clever.
"Okay, if you need anything, just shout loudly, and I'll rush over to protect you immediately!"
Old Zhang saw the person out of the guesthouse and watched them enter the state-run hotel.
He didn't go back; he just stood there at the door.
His eyes were fixed on the state-run restaurant, watching every single person coming in and out, not missing a single one!
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