The girl's "unrestrained" words startled Liao Gang.
The burly man turned pale.
"Little darling, what nonsense are you spouting?!" Liao Gang wanted nothing more than to cover her mouth.
Her big, dark eyes blinked innocently as she met Liao Gang's gaze. "I'm not talking nonsense! Grandpa Qiong is really dying!" After a pause, Qiqi counted on her fingers, "About three more years!"
Liao Gang: ...
Ancestor, you don't need to take such long breaths when you talk!
That was terrifying!
On the contrary, Ms. Qiong, who was involved in the incident, remained very calm.
She looked at Qiqi with a smile, "You can even tell when I'll die from my face?"
"Yes, I know all five arts of divination, physiognomy, and metaphysics!" Qiqi said earnestly. "Moreover, divination is just the most basic aspect of physiognomy. I can also tell you about your past experiences, your relatives and friends, and what you've done just from your face! Including some secrets you don't want others to know!"
When talking about secrets she didn't want others to know, Qiqi deliberately lowered her voice, but Liao Gang, who was sitting next to her, could still hear her clearly.
Liao Gang raised an eyebrow. Someone of Qiong Lao's status must have many secrets.
I just don't know what kind of secrets they are, or if knowing them could be fatal.
Old Lady Qiong took in his subtle movements, gave him a deep look, as if warning him not to have any improper thoughts.
A chill ran down Liao Gang's spine, and he immediately straightened his back and stared straight ahead, pretending to be deaf.
"Then tell me briefly about my past experiences, and I'll see if mystical arts are really that amazing!"
Qiqi: ……
Human curiosity is truly amazing!
"Alright, Grandpa Qiong, you'd better not regret it!" If she says something she shouldn't, you can't blame her.
He made her say it herself!
"Rest assured, once the move is made, there's no going back!" Old Master Qiong said magnanimously. "Little Liao, you be my witness!"
Liao Gang: ...
Can I say that I don't want to be this witness?
But obviously, it's not possible.
The little girl's dark, bright eyes fell on Old Man Qiong's face as she carefully examined his features and slowly began to speak.
"Grandpa Qiong, you lived in the North, the far North, when you were a child. Your parents died early, and you only had a blind grandmother. You joined the army at the age of twelve and experienced dozens of battles, big and small. All your comrades-in-arms were killed, and only you survived. Including the three wives you married in the war and the four children you had, they all died."
"After the war, your life settled down. You remarried and had a daughter. However, your children's palace indicates that you also have a son, born out of wedlock, but those around you have never known this. You raised him with care, intending for him to be your successor. However..."
Qiqi paused for a moment, while Liao Gang next to her was already feeling extremely uneasy, even wishing he could get up and leave immediately.
Good heavens!
Family members, who understands this? I always thought my old boss was upright and honest, but he actually cheated on me during our marriage and had an illegitimate child.
What's even more astonishing is that the former leader was keeping him under his wing and grooming him to succeed him!
Liao Gang couldn't help but want to go through everyone around his old leader to find out who this legendary illegitimate child really was!
But he managed to control his curiosity.
Sometimes, curiosity kills the cat.
In situations like this, it's better for him to pretend to be deaf and dumb!
Old Qiong's expression also changed slightly.
Undeniably, he had the intention of testing Qiqi's abilities.
After all, it's a matter of metaphysics, and no one can say for sure.
Moreover, it is simply too absurd to appoint such a young girl as the head of a department, so he must have a reason that can convince everyone!
He himself is the best reason!
If Qiqi can demonstrate her abilities in front of him and prove that she is qualified to be in charge, then he can persuade all parties to put her in this position.
What he didn't expect was that Qiqi was not only capable, but also very capable.
She actually noticed all of that!
However, since he was willing to let her see, he was prepared to be seen through.
"But whatever, just continue!" Old Qiong asked Qiqi calmly, ignoring Liao Gang, who stood to the side like a nail in his backside.
Qiqi didn't speak immediately, but instead took out a blue pill from her pocket and handed it to him.
"Grandpa Qiong, you can hear what I have to say after you finish eating this!"
She was afraid he wouldn't be able to hold on and would end his remaining three years of life prematurely.
That would be really bad!
“This is…” Liao Gang said warily.
It's mainly that blue color that's a bit eerie.
"Don't worry, it's not poison. The strange color is just because I added blueberries when I made it to make it taste better," Qiqi explained.
Old Qiong reached out and took the pill, grinding it between his fingertips without immediately taking it. "Did you make these pills yourself?"
“Yes!” Qiqi nodded. “Didn’t I just say that I know all the basics of divination, medicine, and metaphysics?”
Making a pill is just a piece of cake!
Old Qiong put the pill into his mouth.
Just as the little girl said, the faint aroma of medicine mixed with the scent of blueberries diluted the bitterness and odor of the Chinese medicine.
Instead of swallowing the pill directly, Old Man Qiong tried to bite it open and chew it.
The taste seemed similar to the heart-protecting pills he usually took, but the effect seemed much better.
As soon as he ate it, the dull feeling in his chest, as if a huge boulder was pressing down on him, disappeared.
Old Qiong's eyes lit up. "Young lady, do you still have this kind of medicine? I'd like to buy some from you!"
"No." Qiqi shook her head. "This medicine won't help your illness, Grandpa. The reason I'm giving it to you is because what I'm about to say will cause you a huge emotional fluctuation, which may trigger your hidden illness. If you want to take it normally, I have some pills here that are more suitable for you."
"Okay, then remember to sell me some later."
"Okay." Qiqi is still very willing to do things that make money.
Getting back to the point, Qiqi continued, "Grandpa Qiong, I think you should check what's hidden behind the second cabinet in your study when you get back. Because it concerns the fate of the nation, I can't see it completely. But that thing is most likely gone."
"What did you say?!" The smiling old man suddenly changed color and jumped up, ready to rush back to check.
After taking two steps, he remembered and turned back; his face was frighteningly pale and ugly.
"Little girl, was he the one who took that thing?"
Her trembling voice also carried an indescribable hope.
Unfortunately, this hope was shattered by Qiqi in the next second.
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