After hearing Xu Yuehuai's words, Maimaiti's face showed a slight unease.
That panic wasn't feigned.
He pretended to be nonchalant and even denied it outright: "Xu Yuehuai, you really have a vivid imagination. What you said has nothing to do with me. I have no idea what you're talking about. Don't think you can fool me with just a few words."
Maimaiti burst into laughter, seemingly mocking Xu Yuehuai's wild thoughts, but in reality, it was a cover-up for the truth.
What he didn't know was that Xu Yuehuai had already seen through his expression, and what he denied were all true facts.
“However, I’d like to see how long you can keep up your stubbornness.” After saying this, Maimaiti laughed and turned to leave. Xu Yuehuai did not stop him or ask any further questions, and let him go.
After Maimai brought up Tianxianglou, Tiexiong began to confront Xu Yuehuai: "Manager Xu, why did you tell him about Princess Chuchu just now?"
Just as Xu Yuehuai was about to explain, Tie Xiong didn't give her a chance to speak.
“You shouldn’t have said that. He’ll definitely be prepared when he gets back.” He said, then stamped his foot and sighed. “Now, our hopes of finding clues are even more dashed.”
His hurried movements were filled with worry.
Zhou Wan's belly is getting bigger and bigger, so she needs to be more careful. If she goes into labor on the way back, it will be too late.
Just as he was about to speak again, Xu Yuehuai stepped forward and began to explain, "Only if he makes a move can we find a flaw."
Tie Xiong still didn't understand. He only knew that the enemy would be on guard against them now, which would definitely be detrimental to their side.
"Oh dear, you're so dense." Jiang Shichen was worried for Tie Xiong when he saw him scratching his head and not understanding.
He ran over and said, "Grandma, she did this on purpose. She definitely wouldn't let that Maimaiti get the better of her. How could someone as smart as Grandma do something so stupid?"
After hearing this, Tie Xiong didn't have time to think about it anymore. He felt that the father had taught the son a lesson, and his face was burning. This was too embarrassing.
Although he's not his biological father, he's still an elder, so how can he be looked down upon by a child?
He deliberately widened his eyes, pretending to be angry.
"Well, you dare to lecture me now." Tie Xiong said, rolling up his sleeves and taking two steps forward to hit Jiang Shichen.
However, Jiang Shichen was Zhou Wan's darling after all, so how could he dare to actually make a move?
Moreover, Jiang Shichen wasn't afraid at all. He knew that Tie Xiong wouldn't actually hit him; he was just putting on an act.
He couldn't help but laugh as he said, "Hmph, others may be afraid of you, but I'm not. You're just a paper tiger; you'll fall over with a gust of wind from your mother."
As he spoke, he ran behind Zhou Wan and hid.
When Tiexiong heard him say that, he felt that the child was really unreserved, but it was also the truth.
He'd do anything as long as Zhou Wan was happy.
Zhou Wan, who was standing nearby, exclaimed, "You're becoming more and more unserious."
As she spoke, she reached out and pinched his nose.
Although Zhou Wan was somewhat worried that Jiang Shichen still refused to call Tie Xiong "father," she felt a warmth in her heart watching the interaction between the two. If things continued like this, it would only be a matter of time before the father and son became harmonious.
Xu Yuehuai and the others standing nearby were laughing so hard they were doubled over, unable to stop.
...
Back to the point, Jiang Qianqian counts the days on her fingers every day; Jiang Shichen and the others have been gone for a long time.
She knew they had things to do, but having been gone for so long, she missed them every day.
Why isn't she back yet? Is something going wrong? Is it because she can't muster the enthusiasm for anything, and she's even lost her usual focus on her studies?
Seeing Jiang Qianqian sitting alone by the window, lost in thought, San Niang immediately realized that she must be missing them.
This child is very thoughtful and doesn't say much. He always keeps things bottled up inside, which might make him sick.
Thinking of this, Third Sister quickly stepped forward and asked, "Qianqian, are you missing them?"
Jiang Qianqian nodded and gave a relaxed "hmm," further softening her expression, not wanting anyone to worry about her.
But after a long while, she couldn't help but ask, "Third Sister, when do you think they'll be back?"
Looking at the child's expectant expression, San Niang couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.
She herself was somewhat worried about their situation, but so many things had happened over the years, and Xu Yuehuai had always managed to escape danger unscathed, so she had nothing to worry about.
However, while she could comfort herself, she found it difficult to comfort Jiang Qianqian.
After thinking for a while, she finally had an idea and said with a smile, "Qianqian, why don't you write to them? Why don't you just write to them and ask them?"
Jiang Qianqian blushed immediately, cupped her face in her hands, and said cautiously, "Third Aunt, isn't this inappropriate? What if Aunt and the others are busy? If I write a letter rashly, it will disturb them."
She was reluctant to write, but she was also very worried about their situation.
Her fingers were tangled together, in a state of great distress.
Third Sister smiled and began to comfort her: "Qianqian, it's okay. Think about it, everyone used to exchange messages before."
"But the journey is long..." she said, feeling embarrassed.
Third Sister interrupted her directly, laughing, "I think A-Yue and Chen-ge'er would be very happy to see your letter in their busy schedules. Besides, my Qianqian's handwriting has improved recently, so naturally we have to show it off."
Jiang Qianqian nodded after hearing this, and she also felt that what Third Sister said made sense.
She looked up at Third Sister and couldn't help but laugh out loud. It seemed that Third Sister knew how to make people happy.
"Then I'll write a letter to ask them. Third Sister, once it's finished, you can take me to the post station." Jiang Qianqian had already decided to write the letter.
...
Xu Mingzhi had also learned of the news.
He is now always afraid of Tie Xiong, and that little devil Jiang Shichen is also clever. Now that the two of them are gone, his plan to take over Tianxianglou in one fell swoop is now foolproof.
Thinking of this, he couldn't stop smiling, and was so excited that he couldn't sleep all night: "This is wonderful, it's like heaven is helping me."
However, having learned from his previous experiences, he was afraid that the timing was not right, so he observed for a few more days and found that Tianxiang Tower was indeed weak at this time, which was a good time for him to make a move.
The next day, he rushed to Tianxiang Tower early in the morning to cry to Third Sister: "Third Sister, I have something really bad to tell you."
Third Sister wanted to chase him away as soon as she saw him, but when she heard him say that something terrible had happened, she didn't immediately send him away.
Although she didn't trust this person, she wanted to see what other nonsense he could spout.
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