Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 1169: Chapter 1149: Luo Qianqian’s Return (14)

”Knock knock knock...”

Just as the two were trapped in a cycle of thought, a knock on the door was heard.

The two exchanged puzzled glances, wondering who could be seeking them at this hour?

He Wenyu stood up and opened the door, looking at the person outside with a bit of surprise. After a moment, she smiled helplessly, ”Qhianqhian, your night snack has arrived.”

Tang Tianyi and Lin Jiayou walked into the room naturally, each holding a bag.

Luo Qianqian frowned: ”Where’s Second Uncle?”

”Upstairs in the guest room,” Tang Tianyi shrugged, ”Don’t worry, we came over after dropping him off.”

”That’s good,” Luo Qianqian continued sitting on the floor, not getting up, looking at the other two, ”Brother Jiayou, Brother Zhuzi.”

”I thought your eyes were only for food,” Bai Yizhu naturally sat on the ground and glanced at He Wenyu: ”Xiao Yu should eat too, we brought quite a lot.”

”I haven’t digested yet,” He Wenyu quickly waved her hand, she wasn’t like Luo Qianqian with an iron stomach.

Luo Qianqian looked up at Tang Tianyi: ”How are you guys?”

”Just like that, continuing tomorrow, but the problem is bigger than we imagined.” He explained the number of problematic people and also shared the matter about Pearl with Luo Qianqian.

Luo Qianqian looked surprised: ”That’s quite bold, isn’t it? But bribing so many people, isn’t it obviously targeted?”

”I think so too,” Tang Tianyi nodded, a hint of hesitation on his face.

Luo Qianqian quickly noticed: ”Something wrong?”

”Second Uncle suspects someone?”

”An acquaintance?”

”Hmm...”

Luo Qianqian pondered for a long time, still couldn’t figure out who in the business world could strike against Second Uncle and yet be trusted by him, considering Second Uncle’s partners couldn’t be summed up in just a single phrase.

She gently shook her head, looking at Tang Tianyi.

His lips slightly parted, saying the unbelievable name to Luo Qianqian:

”Li Xiancheng.”

Luo Qianqian immediately covered her mouth: ”Impossible?”

Even though Li Xiancheng stood out now, he would be nowhere without Second Uncle’s help back then. Although she believed gold shines wherever it is, at that moment, not being understood wasn’t unusual.

She shook her head in disbelief.

”I said it’s hard to believe too, right?” Bai Yizhu pursed his lips, ”But it wasn’t just that.”

Luo Qianqian suddenly thought of Lin Xu and He Wenyu’s parents’ unsettling demeanor, her vision darkened: ”He has... made a move.”

Pointing to the sides of the room, Luo Qianqian’s face turned grim.

Bai Yizhu nodded: ”Haoran’s matter was leaked by him, even things about the Luo Family.”

”What about the Luo Family? The fire that burned everything?” Luo Qianqian frowned; when this happened, Tang Tianyi should’ve already arrived.

Bai Yizhu shook his head: ”Your uncle’s two brothers were injured.”

All wounded, Haoran nearly collapsed, equating to the Luo Family losing its protection and falling into decline.

So...

Luo Qianqian’s face grew darker: ”You guys sit down first, Xiao Yu, let’s find Dad and Mom.”

He Wenyu nodded immediately, following Luo Qianqian, feeling a bit of anger inside.

...

”Dad and Mom, that’s how it is, did you understand?” Luo Qianqian explained the current situation, suppressing her anger.

He Jun opened his mouth: ”No, Qhianqhian, say it again? Where has the Luo Family gone?”

He Wenyu’s face was full of helplessness.

”Alright, Mom and Dad, we were planning to let you have some fun before going, but who knew you’d act like fools? If something happened, would Qhianqhian waste money? Besides, it’s not like she’s short of it, and today we’re close by; we already arranged for another place tomorrow.”

He Wenyu sighed in frustration, noting that this arrangement was partly due to Luo Qianqian’s two aunts, but also useful for Qhianqhian.

”Qhianqhian, are you serious?” Huang Yueran looked worried, ”Your uncles have such big issues; we shouldn’t add to their troubles...”

”Really, my uncle is resting and recovering; Second Uncle is fine, eating well, drinking, and probably resting upstairs now,” Luo Qianqian said confidently.

He Jun looked at Luo Qianqian’s face: ”Let me check, then I’ll believe.”

Luo Qianqian rolled her eyes, looked at the closed door, and calmly led the family into the cultivation world.

Tang Guo was sitting on a boulder, lost in thought. Startled by the appearance of the four people, she jumped.

”Qhianqhian, you’re back!”

At some point, Luo Qianqian realized Tang Guo no longer called her mom but instead referred to her simply as Qhianqhian...

”I’ll have to leave soon, are Big Brothers okay?” Luo Qianqian nodded and picked a fruit from a nearby tree.

In the cultivation world, it felt like only this boulder was springlike all year, fruits ripe today would be plenty again tomorrow, no pressure at all from overeating.

”Your Fourth Brother was smacked around, and your Brother was embraced one after the other by your other brothers,” Tang Guo shrugged with indifference, ”There are two more people helping Qin Nuan, so efficiency has obviously dropped, but your grandparents seem happy.”

Two more people helping, efficiency obviously dropped...

Luo Qianqian’s lips twitched, but felt very happy. This way, Qin Nuan wouldn’t be bored, right?

”Moreover, your two aunts have started researching a partner for an unmarried gentleman,” Tang Guo added leisurely.

Luo Qianqian coughed lightly into her hand, mourning for Luo Yanhai.

”Wait, Dad, what are you doing?” He Wenyu’s voice interrupted the conversation between Luo Qianqian and Tang Guo. When Luo Qianqian turned her head, she saw He Jun bumping his head against a tree?

Feeling suddenly frantic, she quickly pulled him back: ”Dad, what are you doing?”

”Is this really real?” He Jun looked at Luo Qianqian, stunned: ”This air is really so good?”

Luo Qianqian nodded seriously: ”Yes.”

”Qhianqhian, I’ve decided,” Huang Yueran took a deep breath, speaking with determination.

Luo Qianqian and He Wenyu both turned their heads in tension.

”I don’t want...” He Wenyu froze, looking at her mom in disbelief.

”I don’t want to go back, it’s too comfortable here!” Huang Yueran spoke as if gasping for air, continuing.

He Wenyu was speechless, unsure whether to smile or feel helpless.

”You can’t, Mom,” Luo Qianqian shook her head seriously.

”How not, you just said we...” He Jun quickly became anxious.

Luo Qianqian stared: ”Mom and Dad, if you disappear from the hotel, how would I explain?”

”Oh, right, right...” He Jun then realized, patting his forehead: ”So when do we leave? Should we check out now?”

...Dad, hold on, okay? It’s already night, almost midnight, what are you trying to do?