Jiang Qiao smiled and pulled Gu Zhengkai and his son into the house to sit down. "Uncle, to tell you the truth, I was startled at the time, but I was fine afterward. I'm not as fragile as you think, otherwise, I would have been scared out of my wits if I hadn't been beaten to death."
"You know what kind of person your niece is. I'm just like my father, I have the guts of a leopard. They want me dead? Not so easy. Do they really think the Gu family is easy to deal with? I'll teach them a lesson they won't forget."
Gu Zhengkai gave a wry smile. "You kid, you almost scared me to death. Tell me, you're not some big shot, so why are these people going to such lengths to deal with you? They even sent assassins. If all else fails, you should go to your parents' place. At least no one in the army would dare to do this."
Jiang Qiao shook her head. "I'm not going. That place is freezing cold and remote. What would I do there? My grandpa and the others are still here, and my parents have my younger brother with them. There's no need for me to go there."
"Uncle, I'm leaving with my eldest brother tomorrow. Please keep in touch with my third uncle and me here. Also, please take good care of things back home; I'm worried they might shift their focus to my grandfather and the others."
Gu Zhengkai shook his head. "In that rural area, it's not easy for them to make a move. The appearance of a stranger would easily arouse everyone's vigilance. You don't need to worry about your grandfather's side, as your Uncle Jiang and the others are there."
"Girl, are you sure you can handle what's coming next?"
Gu Zhixuan spoke up from the side, "Dad, why don't we let my sister live with us? I'll protect her. This hasn't even happened yet, and assassins have already been sent. What if there's a bomb next? Those people are all crazy—"
Thinking back on it now, Gu Zhixuan still feels lingering fear. He hasn't forgotten what happened before. He's experienced what it's like to have a gun pointed at your head, and he doesn't want his sister to experience it.
Gu Zhengkai gave his son a disdainful look. "Fine, let your sister handle it herself. If you were to protect her, would she protect herself or take care of you? It would probably be more dangerous for the two of you together."
Jiang Qiao leaned back in her chair and nodded with a smile. "That's right, big brother. It's not that I, as your sister, don't want to speak up for you. If you want to protect me, you should continue to hone your skills. There's plenty of time. Once you have the ability, I'll be counting on you. And Zhihong, has Grandpa found someone to teach you?"
Gu Zhixuan nodded. "He was taught. Grandpa sent someone over, and they're staying at home. He wanted to come along, but Grandpa wouldn't let him."
Since Jiang Qiao was alright, Gu Zhengkai stopped arguing. Even if he said a lot, it wouldn't solve the actual problem.
"Alright, it's nothing. I'll go now. I'm going to talk to your third uncle. Zhixuan, you can stay with your sister tonight. Tomorrow, you two should set off early and consider it a trip to clear your head."
As for whether it's that person or not, Yang Yunqi will investigate. It's better if they aren't; if they are, it's best to wait until your third uncle and the others arrive.
Gu Zhengkai left, and Jiang Qiao glanced at her eldest cousin. The two siblings smiled at each other.
"Look at the mess this has made. I told you that if we lived together, there wouldn't be so many problems, but you wouldn't listen."
Is this time with the same group as last time?
Jiang Qiao nodded. "Most likely. I don't know the specifics, but I estimate that the city will definitely tighten restrictions in the next couple of days."
"Brother, let's go for a walk and see what we can buy."
Gu Zhixuan glanced at Jiang Qiao. "Aren't you afraid?"
Jiang Qiao smiled and shook her head. "What am I afraid of? It's no use being afraid. Come on, I'm not alone anyway, I still have you all."
As soon as the two stepped out, they ran into Li Meilan talking to Song Lianfeng. Naturally, the topic of their conversation was what had happened the night before.
"Jiang Qiao, get out of here. Be careful when you go out in the future. I heard that a girl was almost killed last night. The police are searching the whole city. Be careful."
Jiang Qiao and Gu Zhixuan nodded to the two of them. "My brother and I are keeping you company. Don't worry, you two are busy. We'll go buy some things."
After Jiang Qiao and the others had gone far away, Li Meilan sighed, "You know, Jiang Qiao's godparents really treat her well. They really treat her like a relative. Look at their eldest son, he's such a handsome young man, so refined and gentle."
Song Lianfeng smiled and said, "Yes, with someone protecting her, at least the girl's life will be a little easier. I have to go back and get busy. I finally got a day off, and there are so many things waiting for me at home."
Song Lianfeng knew some things, but she wouldn't tell Li Meilan, that big mouth.
Li Meilan grabbed Song Lianfeng's arm. "Hey, let me ask you something. Who's that old man walking with your Chunming? I've seen him several times. Is he a relative of yours?"
Song Lianfeng smiled and said, "We're not relatives, but we're almost like relatives. My son is learning a trade from someone. I have to go back now."
Song Lianfeng could not satisfy her curiosity about Li Meilan. She knew to some extent what her son was learning from his master. In the past, that would have been a great skill. Now, people say that these things are feudal superstition. Whether it was superstition or not, she knew in her heart, and she didn't want to tell outsiders. What her son had learned was a real skill.
The child's mentor said he would take his son out after the New Year, and she, as the mother, didn't hesitate. She was in a hurry to go back and prepare luggage for her child.
Master Hou has already said that his return date is uncertain and he doesn't know how long he will be away. So, she should prepare more things for her son and his master. As a mother, she can't help much in other ways, but it's only right that she prepares some clothes for her child and Master Hou.
However, none of the people in their courtyard knew that the female protagonist last night was actually Jiang Qiao. No one expected that a young girl would have such a thing happen to her.
Of course, the rumors about this matter outside became more and more outrageous, and even Jiang Qiao and Gu Zhixuan heard everyone talking about it.
However, Jiang Qiao, the person involved, really couldn't explain it, nor did she want to. She simply grabbed Gu Zhixuan, packed their things, and hurried home.
"Oh my god, I can't even stay outside anymore. There are so many versions of this story going on. People's gossip is a real fearsome thing."
Gu Zhixuan sighed, "Now I know how dangerous you were. You were so close. You have to be careful in the future. If you can avoid getting involved in those things, then don't. You're still young. It's not too late to get involved when you're older."
Gu Zhixuan, feeling both heartache and worry, really couldn't do anything with his younger sister. The little girl was too opinionated, and most people couldn't persuade her.
Jiang Qiao sighed, "Do you think I meant it? I didn't mean to help at first, but who could have imagined it would turn out like this? It's too late to regret it now. There's no turning back once the arrow is released, unless they stop thinking about me."
Otherwise, I'll be locked in a life-or-death struggle with those people. As long as you family members are all safe and sound, I'm fine. Hurry up and pack your bags; I'm going to cook.
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