Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 368: Chapter 350: The War of Relics

Li Xiancheng saw Luo Qianqian’s guilty appearance but didn’t say much, just laughed and asked, ”Who told you that Rat Head is there?”

”A friend, he saw it in France...” Luo Qianqian’s gaze darted around, but she couldn’t find any excuse.

Li Xiancheng raised his eyebrows and said with a smile to Luo Xihan, ”It seems that you’ve got some news again.”

”By the way, Qianqian, other than the first year’s dividends, which I’ve sent to you, I’ve invested the rest for you. Let me know if you need anything.” Luo Xihan said with a particularly calm smile, feeling that his little niece would squander the money, so he quite disapproved of her holding so much cash.

Luo Qianqian nodded her head. She had no objections; having enough money for her own use was fine.

Li Xiancheng raised his eyebrows and smiled without saying a word.

”Oh, and another thing, Xiancheng has arranged a batch of tents to support you. Let me know when you want to mobilize them; just give me a call.” Luo Xihan looked at his little niece, who was massaging the Old Master’s legs like a docile baby, and said with a gentle smile, ”Your brother isn’t around, so it’s all up to you, isn’t it?”

Luo Qianqian touched her nose and nodded, ”Okay, thank you, Brother Li.”

Li Xiancheng then took out his phone and handed it to Luo Qianqian. Holding the phone, she was somewhat stunned, ”This is for me?” Even though it was a new model, having seen higher level phones, she wasn’t impressed. She turned on the phone and was there a background of two fish on it???

”...Your number.” Li Xiancheng was speechless, looking at his own pets on the screen with some embarrassment. How could he give her something he had used? This kid sure had some peculiar thoughts.

”Oh, oh, oh.” Luo Qianqian hurriedly keyed in her number, then blinked and continued massaging the legs.

Li Xiancheng took back the phone, dialed it, and after hearing the music from Luo Qianqian’s pocket, he hung up and said, ”My number.”

Old Master Luo raised his eyebrows, watching the two finish their conversation before dangerously narrowing his eyes at Luo Qianqian, ”Little girl, don’t you know to come home when you have matters? Why the sneaking around? What, do you think your grandparents are too old and frail to handle it? Useless?”

”How could that be...” Luo Qianqian immediately waved her hands and stood up quickly, turning her head away to look at Luo Xihan with irritation, her teeth itching with anger. Hadn’t her second uncle poked around and caused trouble with the Old Master, finding trouble for her?

”When your Fourth Brother comes back, you two are going to stand in horse stance for three hours, you hear me?” Old Master Luo patted his shoulders. ”Sitting so long has made them sore.”

Luo Qianqian immediately moved behind the Old Master and started massaging his shoulders, ”Grandpa is always right. Forget standing in horse stance, running ten kilometers is also fine.”

”Don’t boast; have you exercised since your injury? You’ve been wheeled in and out, and you still have the nerve to speak? Just wait until your exams are over; you’ll see what you’re in for.” Old Master Luo’s voice was full of disdain, but he knew that his granddaughter was being forced into it—who would want to spend so much time in a wheelchair? Not to mention being unable to eat anything good.

Luo Qianqian made a pained face, ”Grandpa, don’t blow my cover, okay? I’m so cute, and when I think about it, I feel like next month is going to be so painful; I don’t want to go through it...” Her face was mournful, but her hands didn’t stop as she rhythmically massaged.

The Old Master Luo closed his eyes in comfort, ”Don’t want to go through it? How about starting this month then?”

Luo Qianqian quickly shook her head, putting more strength into her hands, much to the satisfaction of Old Master Luo.

Luo Xihan turned his head away; clearly, his father’s threat was too much even for him to watch. His little niece had college entrance exams next month; how could he let her train? But seeing Luo Qianqian clearly amusing the Old Master, he did not reveal anything.

Li Xiancheng silently sipped his tea, pondering his own affairs as he looked at the red liquid in his cup.

Luo Qianqian dutifully played the role of the good granddaughter, keeping the Old Master happy.

Where would Old Master Luo actually be angry with his own little granddaughter? He was just dissatisfied that she didn’t help at home and instead was messing around with various friends outside.

”Alright, aren’t you tired, Qianqian?” Yue Tingyu came out and saw Luo Qianqian massaging legs and then shoulders without a hint of elegance, so she rolled her eyes, ”Laoer, call your wife and tell her to bring a box of eggs when she comes; we’re out at home.”

Luo Xihan looked surprised, ”Mom, she didn’t plan to come over today.”

”I just made the calls, including to the oldest son’s wife. It wouldn’t be good manners to call again,” Yue Tingyu said somewhat awkwardly.

”Hehe, grandma saved my hand. I’ll make the call, Second Uncle can just relax and keep Grandpa and Brother Li company,” Luo Qianqian took out her cellphone, shook her sore wrist, and hopped toward the door.

Old Master Luo roared: ”Walk properly, don’t fall over!!!” His voice was so loud, the room trembled.

Luo Qianqian stuck out her tongue and obediently walked properly. Old Master Luo nodded in satisfaction and continued discussing serious matters with Li Xiancheng: ”So, how do you think we should exchange this item? I have some curios, but nothing valuable.”

”Oh Dad, we’re not asking you to give money. We just want you to help find a way for Xiancheng to meet that guy. We businessmen will take care of the money part,” she said.

Li Xiancheng also nodded in agreement: ”I’ve heard that person is quite influential. I’ve tried to visit multiple times but got the door slammed in my face, and cold-shouldered when trying a chance encounter.”

Old Master Luo frowned: ”Does he have any particular requirements? Wait for me to contact a few old buddies and I’ll get back to you with information.”

Luo Qianqian came back after making the call and upon hearing Old Master Luo say this, she asked, ”Whose hands is it in?”

”You don’t know...” Luo Xihan said with a wry smile.

Li Xiancheng immediately added, ”It’s with the overseas returnee, Xu Huagui.” He always felt that this extraordinary kid could have a solution.

Luo Qianqian frowned, having not heard of this person before: ”Overseas returnee, settled in Huaxia; well, there are only a few possibilities.” Li Xiancheng sat up straight: ”First, looking for relatives; second, homesickness; third, returning to one’s roots.”

”Homesickness? Unlikely. He was born abroad and holds a foreign nationality, it makes no sense for him to feel homesick,” Luo Xihan promptly said.

Luo Qianqian rolled her eyes: ”That’s not necessarily true. After all, he possesses this item, which indicates he still has feelings for this country. Otherwise, why collect it? It might appreciate in value, but since you’ve caught wind of it, it means others have already approached him. Hence, this item is now not just a collectible for him, but a problem.”

Luo Xihan nodded: ”Makes sense.”

Old Master Luo looked at Luo Qianqian with approval that couldn’t be hidden: ”Alright, you all investigate on your own. Don’t get Qianqian involved; she has exams to focus on.”

Luo Xihan hurriedly agreed.

Li Xiancheng also nodded, his mind filled with curiosity about the Rat Head that Qianqian talked about in France.

Luo Qianqian touched her nose, just as Jia Ning and Ye Qianying entered hand in hand, surprised to see Luo Qianqian: ”Qianqian, how did you find the time to come here?”

Jia Ning smiled and chimed in: ”Must’ve just dropped Xiao Ran off, right? Dad, where’s Mom?” She nodded gently at the guests and Luo Xihan, carrying a box of eggs in her hand.

Luo Qianqian instantly threw herself into Ye Qianying’s arms: ”Second Aunt, Qianqian missed you.” Ye Qianying was wearing a light blue suit that seemed new, sniffed with surprise, and looked puzzled as it wasn’t the perfume Second Aunt usually wears.

”She’s in the kitchen,” Old Master Luo said, nodding at the two daughters-in-law before glaring at Luo Qianqian: ”Are you a dog?”

”Haha, Qianqian just has a good nose.” Jia Ning laughed: ”I didn’t wear this outfit initially today, but since Qianqian was around, I stopped the car to buy it. Earlier, in the car, my sister-in-law mentioned that unwashed clothes have a strange smell.”

Luo Qianqian stuck out her tongue, somewhat realizing that it was probably a red outfit. She felt guilty toward her family; she usually avoided all red colors outside, but couldn’t entirely prevent it. However, it was bearable as long as it wasn’t on her. When it came to food, she couldn’t tolerate red at all.

Ye Qianying patted Luo Qianqian’s head: ”I knew it wasn’t just my sensitive nose.”

”Yes, yes, it’s my carelessness. Qianqian just missed Second Aunt. I’m the one being rejected. Oh, I should go help Mom cook.” She murmured with a complaint, knowing Li Xiancheng and understanding that her husband and niece were close to him. He frequently dined at her home and visited during festivals and holidays.

”Pfft, Second Aunt is jealous,” Luo Qianqian winked at Second Aunt: ”What should we do? Qianqian doesn’t want to tell Second Aunt that she misses her. After all, a serious woman is the most charming, especially a seriously angry woman, right, Second Uncle?”