Chapter 1830: Chapter 1828: Unrivaled Composure
Mu Xinxin tensed her small face and clenched her fists.
"How can you be so heartless? Do you want to hit them or scold them?"
Old Lady Mu retorted irritably.
"Sister Li said, that family bullies the weak and fears the strong. When they left today, Big Brother Lu was limping after being beaten, but he didnāt even dare to let out a fart. By the way, Grandma, do you know what Chu Chengfeng threatened them with in the end?"
"What did he threaten them with?"
"He threatened them with Lu Hao, Old Lady Lu was terrified, afraid of the negative impact on Lu Hao, so itās clear from this that what they fear most is Lu Hao."
"So what, can Lu Hao deny his parents and family?" Grandma Mu had to pour cold water on her naive granddaughter, "And itās clear from this that Old Lady Lu has pinned her hopes on Lu Hao. In the future, if you want to get rid of them, it will be absolutely impossible."
"Grandma, when the time comes, there will always be a way, let me try. If I give up Lu Hao just because of his family, I will always feel unwilling," Mu Xinxin pleaded.
Old Lady Mu sighed heavily, "Alright, give it a try, just donāt regret it."
She also made up her mind, anyway, she wouldnāt agree to a marriage, as long as thereās no marriage, everything can be discussed, and thereās room for maneuver.
"Grandma, youāre the best." Mu Xinxin sat next to Old Lady Mu, hugged her arm, and said coyly.
Old Lady Mu ultimately couldnāt harden her heart to scold Mu Xinxin further, and could only helplessly point at Mu Xinxin and say, "Go wash your face quickly, just look at your ugly crying face. When your parents come back, theyāll ask, and then this matter will be endless."
Seeing her grandma let her off, Mu Xinxin heaved a long sigh of relief and hurried to the bathroom. Although on the surface she seemed unafraid of her grandmaās words, in her heart, Mu Xinxin couldnāt help but think.
At the same time, she felt heavy-hearted, knowing that everyone around her disapproved of her and Lu Hao.
Oh, heavens are really unfair. How could such a good person like Lu Hao have such an annoying family?
It would be nice if even one of them was good.
Unfortunately, not a single one is good.
The next day, the Phoenix Clan members all received the notification to return to the Divine Land, including Sima Xiaowen.
When she talked about this with Gu Qiaoqiao, Gu Qiaoqiao seemed a bit excited, "Sister Xiao Wen, what if they canāt find it? With how fast the world is developing, if that place of yours is now covered in skyscrapers, are you going to demolish those skyscrapers?"
Sima Xiaowen glanced disdainfully at Gu Qiaoqiao; even as a mother, she sometimes still acted so childish.
She said, amused, "Itās not like you imagine. The nearest town is hundreds of kilometers away, and thereās a barrier and miasma there. Besides us Phoenix Clan members, humans canāt live there. Even hunters rarely go there. You donāt know how terrifying the miasma is..."
Oh, I see.
Miasma is indeed terrifying.
Sheās not afraid, but other ordinary people canāt handle it.
Gu Qiaoqiaoās clear eyes moved slightly, and she said unhurriedly, "Sister Xiao Wen, that Liu Ling must be the happiest now, right?"
Sima Xiaowen nodded, "Yes, sheās certainly the happiest, having her wish fulfilled."
Gu Qiaoqiao raised her eyebrows, "Sister Xiao Wen, havenāt you found this a bit odd?"
"Whatās odd about it?"
"Logically, sheās also young. Although your Divine Land is good, the exciting world outside isnāt bad either. Just look at how well the people of the Feng Clan and Phoenix Clan are living on this land. Why is she so eager to return to the Divine Land, even willing to let Chu Chengfeng abandon everything now? Does she really want to retreat far from the cities and live in seclusion?"
"Who knows, I donāt understand. Itās her business, nothing to do with me."
"Speaking of which, I noticed that Chu Chengfeng really changes every time I see him. Heās different from the last time."
Sima Xiaowen sneered, "I didnāt notice, but you have a sharp eye."
"Itās not that I have a sharp eye, itās true, you just donāt notice him, thatās all," Gu Qiaoqiao laughed and explained.
"Actually, I donāt want to go back this time. But my dad said that after so many years, this is the first time going home. And opening the Divine Land requires the Nirvana Stone I carry to play a part."
It can be said that Sima Xiaowen is now the representative figure of the Phoenix Clan, and the people of the Feng Clan have returned too. They have the Red Phoenix in their hands, along with the Phoenix Clan leader Chu Chengfengās awakening bloodline. Only with these three combined can the Divine Land be successfully opened.
So Sima Xiaowen must go back.
"Whatever, Iāll just take it as a trip. If itās convenient, I really want to take you with me."
"Forget it, I canāt leave my Xiao Bao and Xiao Bei for so long, but I can visit you in the future. I just donāt know if I can get in."
"Donāt worry, if anyone canāt get in, you surely can."
Gu Qiaoqiao thought about it and realized it was true. Even if they donāt welcome her, thereās still Qin Yize.
After talking for a while, the two parted ways. Gu Qiaoqiao drove to Qin Group.
But at an intersection, she received a call from Mu Xinxin.
"Qiaoqiao, where are you now?"
"Iām driving, heading to Qin Yizeās workplace."
"Oh, okay," Mu Xinxinās voice seemed calm, and she reminded, "Drive carefully, nothing important, Iām hanging up."
"Wait, Xinxin, you wouldnāt call at this time for no reason. Do you have something to say?" Gu Qiaoqiao asked hurriedly.
"Nothing major, just wanted to chat, maybe another day."
Gu Qiaoqiao thought for a moment and immediately guessed that Mu Xinxin wanted to talk about the Lu family. This matter was indeed inconvenient to discuss over the phone, so she nodded and said, "Alright, if you feel itās a good time, give me a call."
When Gu Qiaoqiao arrived at Qin Group, Qin Yize had just come out of the lab.
It was the first time Gu Qiaoqiao saw him in a white lab coat.
There are some people whom heaven favors from birth.
Especially at Qin Yizeās age, his handsome features exuded an unapproachable calmness.
He walked at the front, with others naturally following behind him.
The aura unique to those in power was evident at first glance.
In everyday work, his expression seemed filled with a chill of unmeltable ice. Everyone knew him as such.
But at that moment, when he saw Gu Qiaoqiao, the pile of ice and snow vanished instantly.