After finishing what she had to say, Qiaoqiao softly said, "When I’m done here, we’ll go to Shanse Lake to play..."
"Really, sis-in-law, are we really going to Shanse Lake?" Qin Xiaoyu asked excitedly.
Qiaoqiao nodded, "Why would I deceive you guys?"
"That’s great." Qin Xiaoyu’s excitent was written all over her face, "Sis-in-law, I heard the lake surface of Shanse Lake is very large and wide, almost like the sea. You can play with yachts there, we should rent one when the ti cos."
"Alright, but by then, you two must not run around anymore." Qiaoqiao said with a smile.
Qin Xiaoyu and Gu Zishu hastily nodded, saying in unison, "We promise not to run around!"
Qiaoqiao nodded in satisfaction.
Then she let the two go play in the courtyard next door. She tidied up a bit and left her courtyard. Brother Li San, the driver from Gu Garden, was drinking tea in the next courtyard.
Qiaoqiao called him, and the two hurried towards the teahouse that Boss Xu ntioned.
Things were pretty much as Qiaoqiao had guessed.
The capture of the One-Eyed Dragon gang in Jinling City had sent He Shan, who had just arrived in the Imperial Capital, toppling onto the sofa. Never had she imagined that such a huge change could happen overnight.
And she didn’t receive any information when she left Jinling City.
Luo Er almost got exposed too.
So, an infuriated Old Thief He called once more, scolding He Shan harshly. He Shan believed that if it weren’t for the larger sche, Old Thief He would chop her into pieces.
After Old Thief He put down the phone, she sat alone on the sofa, staring blankly at the flowers in the vase, her gloomy eyes revealing hatred and unwillingness.
She just couldn’t understand, how co the people from the Gu Family and the Qin Family are always so lucky?
No matter what traps are set, they always manage to turn dangers into safety and even defeat their opponents, leading to the loss of troops and even total defeat on the other side.
It’s as if there’s a divine power protecting them.
Is that the case?
Will luck continue to favor these two families?
He Shan’s eyes grew darker, she bit her lips tightly, unwilling to believe it.
Next ti, it will surely succeed.
She vowed!
However, this ti, she truly learned her lesson.
To deal with these two families, she couldn’t use ordinary thods anymore.
It seems she needs to find Nie Luan quickly.
By that ti, even if she doesn’t get what she wants, seeing them in pain would make her very happy.
In the indoor setting under the night, it was as if nurous snakes were slithering around inside the house.
The air inside was filled with a chilling dampness.
This kind of atmosphere sent shivers down the spine.
The words of Old Thief He still echoed in her ears, but she couldn’t swallow the frustration in her heart.
He Shan knew well that behaving like this, doing things impetuously and incompletely, would jeopardize her grandfather’s big plans, but she just couldn’t control herself.
She couldn’t help it; so issues felt like a thorn in her heart. Only when it’s removed would she find true peace.
...
Gu Qiaoqiao and Boss Xu t in front of the teahouse owned by One-Eyed Dragon’s family.
Boss Xu had arrived on his own, riding a rickety motorcycle.
Qiaoqiao arrived just as Boss Xu did.
They were among their own, so Gu Qiaoqiao didn’t offer much thanks but said sincerely, "Big Brother Xu, you’ve offended so underground forces this ti, so be careful in the future."
Boss Xu grinned wide, waving his hand with a bold spirit, "It’s fine, you have no idea, people here bully the weak and fear the strong. After this, they won’t dare underestimate , won’t dare do anything to at all. Besides, there are rules on the streets; the One-Eyed Dragon gang was too arrogant and reckless. I always wanted to deal with them, but as you know, I didn’t have enough manpower. If One-Eyed Dragon hadn’t died this ti, we probably wouldn’t have found their lair..."
"Big Brother Xu, for the brothers involved in this operation, at the end of the month, give them a bonus, and it’ll co from my account," Qiaoqiao said straightforwardly.
"We’re all brothers here; no need to be so polite,"
Boss Xu quickly said.
"Big Brother Xu, let’s settle things separately; they took risks going out this ti, so they must be rewarded."
Gu Qiaoqiao had to acknowledge this favor, otherwise, the people from Lifeng Security Company would think she was heartless.
Boss Xu understood Gu Qiaoqiao’s intention, so he didn’t push back and agreed with a smile.
Gu Qiaoqiao pointed at the building in front of them, "Is this the teahouse belonging to One-Eyed Dragon’s father?"
Boss Xu nodded, "Yes, it is. I heard their business has always been good, and the flavor of their Da Hong Pao is particularly nice, but I’ve never been there..."
Gu Qiaoqiao looked towards the vintage architecture before her.
Ornate beams and painted rafters, elegant and stylish, with verandas at the entrance and four large red pillars standing on each side.
The window fras had carved patterns, and above the main entrance, there was a plaque with the words ’Propitious Teahouse’ written on it.
The calligraphy was quite good.
The dragon and phoenix design clearly showed it was done by a master’s hand.
At the mont, the lights outside were very bright, but inside, a soft yellow glow perated.
Gu Qiaoqiao and Boss Xu exchanged a glance, nodded at each other, then walked towards the teahouse entrance.
Brother Li San followed behind.
They ascended the steps, walked for dozens of ters, and the door was ajar. Gu Qiaoqiao paused briefly, then entered the teahouse hall.
The receptionist wore a red, slanted placket short jacket, similar to a female student’s outfit from the Republic of China era, with wide three-quarter-length sleeves embroidered with floral designs at the cuffs.
Seeing the three enter, she greeted them with a big smile.
The interior decoration was also retro-style, with screens and dividers crafted with wooden carvings; the floor was laid with hardwood.
From the outside, it didn’t seem very large, but once inside, it was surprisingly spacious.
The wooden dividers separated the room into private suites.
A subtle aroma of tea pervaded the air inside.
Moreover, the business was indeed good; at least the private suites near Gu Qiaoqiao were all occupied.
Exquisite ornants and vibrant greenery were visible everywhere.
This teahouse was no ordinary teahouse.
Gu Qiaoqiao’s eyes dimd slightly, Boss Xu spoke up before the receptionist could inquire further, saying directly, "I’m Boss Xu, the manager of Lifeng Security Company, here to see your Boss Qian."
The receptionist was taken aback; coming not to drink tea but to seek the boss seed to indicate they weren’t here with good intentions.
Gu Qiaoqiao smiled, "Could you please pass on my ssage? I’m from the Gu Family, here to see your Boss Qian. I have sothing very important to discuss with him."
Since they were here, there was no need to pretend to drink tea. Being straightforward was the best approach.
The female receptionist exchanged a glance with another staff mber, smiling quickly as she nodded, "Please wait a mont."
Gu Qiaoqiao nodded silently, no wonder the business at this place was so good; the service was truly impressive.
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