Gu Zheng would never destroy whatever was precious to her, including kinship.
More importantly, her junior liked gentle men. To make sure she would keep liking him, he would maintain a gentle image.
On the other hand.
âSecond Brother, why didnât you tell me that you were coming?â
âThis is your birthday present.â
Luo Qing handed the black box in his hand to Qiao Xi. âI didnât know whenâs your birthday, but now that I know, Iâll give you this hidden weapon as a gift.â
Qiao Xi took it from him and looked at him with a smile. âThis is the birthday that the Xu family set for me. Actually, my mother had previously set it on a different day. You didnât have to give me a birthday present. Otherwise, youâll have to give me one next year too!â
âDonât worry. Just keep it. Iâll prepare something better for you next time.â
Qiao Xi knew that her gloomy second brother had always been a man of few words. He would only say a few more words when facing her. She couldnât help but feel warm in her heart. She slowly opened the box. âTeacher has already given me this hidden weapon.â
Luo Qing frowned. âTeacherâs hidden weapons arenât as powerful as mine. Not only can my hidden weapons protect you, but they can also avoid getting detected by metal instruments. Moreover, itâs difficult to find any traces of it in surveillance cameras. Even if you attack, others wonât be able to catch any clues.â
Qiao Xiâs mouth gaped open in shock.
What was wrong with Second Brother today? He was so abnormal! He actually said so much in one breath.
However, she had to admit that Second Brother understood her well. He knew that she liked to use hidden weapons when there were a lot of people around. That was why he created a hidden weapon that would not be detected by others. This made it easier for her to teach some petty people a lesson.
Qiao Xi took out the hidden weapon and studied it carefully. There seemed to be a medicinal fragrance lingering on it. âWhat smell is that? Why havenât I smelled it before? Is it newly developed?â
âQin An developed it.â
Knowing that it would be troublesome to ask her second brother, Qiao Xi directly gave Qin An a call.
Qin An smiled sinisterly. âYou definitely wonât be able to guess what this thing is used for. I specially developed it for you. Arenât you always around women who donât mean what they say? In front of others, they pretend to be kind-hearted and weak, but behind others, theyâre more ruthless than anyone. For example, Xu Anran.â
Qiao Xiâs eyes instantly lit up. âDonât tell me that this medicine will cause one to reveal whatâs in oneâs heart?! Youâre too awesome! Holy sh*t!â
âYouâre thinking too much. Iâm not that capable!â
Qin Anâs words shattered Qiao Xiâs fantasy as he seriously explained, âIn the future, if she tries to put on an act in front of you again, you can try to use this hidden weapon on her. If she gets hit by a needle laced with this medicine, it can cause her facial expression to go out of control. For example, the corners of her mouth will start twitching or her eyes will start to blink randomly. This way, no one will believe anything she says.â
Qiao Xi seemed to be lost in thought. âThere are many ways to deal with Xu Anran. Why did you give me a harmless concealed weapon like this?â
Qin An gave a sly smile. âYouâll understand in a while. Little Six, I know you like to pretend to be weak, so I gave you this hidden weapon. Before long, youâll know the benefits of this hidden weapon.â
Qiao Xi pouted coquettishly. âHow annoying! I really am weak!â
The two of them walked to the Night Tide Courtyard together. Luo Qing said, âAlright, Iâll go back first. Go back to your room and rest.â
Qiao Xi nodded as she watched Luo Qing leave. She suddenly felt as if she had forgotten something and stood on the spot to think for a minute before suddenly reacting.
Wait! Whereâs Gu Zheng?
She had left her husband at the door!
â¦
Gu Zheng lifted his eyes to look at the drizzling rain in the sky. His body was shrouded in mist, and his hair was dripping with rainwater. His entire body was emitting a cold aura.
At this moment, he was chuckling as he looked into the distance. Qiao Xi was running toward him in a panic. He sneered. âMrs. Gu, so you still knew to come back?â
Qiao Xi, who had forgotten about her husband: ââ¦â âGu Zheng, can you stop smiling? Iâm scared!â
Qiao Xiâs face was immediately filled with flattery. âI heard that you prepared a courtyard for me, so I couldnât help but take a look. But I immediately came back to pick you up.â
Gu Zheng sized her up with his deep eyes and said in a low voice, âIs that so?â
âMhm, mhm!â Qiao Xi nodded her head like a chick pecking at rice. She could only brace herself and admit that if she were to say that she had forgotten about Gu Zheng while walking with Second Brother, this man would definitely hold a grudge.