Chapter 1606: Malevolent Energy Under the Sun

She just spoke a few words of a foreign language with Danny, does she really have to be so fragile?

Mom mentioned that there are many dialects in Huaxia Country, and many elderly people can’t speak Mandarin, but they still manage to live just fine. Yet, here’s this Gu Qiaoqiao, so fragile and sensitive. I really regret bringing her along; even Xiao Yuan is better. No wonder Mom doesn’t like her.

Even if she acknowledges her heritage, she still can’t shake off that petty nature deep down.

With that, Zhou Xia’s face turned cold, stabbing her fork fiercely into the cake, and looked at Gu Qiaoqiao with restrained anger, "I was just whispering sweet nothings to Danny in a foreign language. I think that’s my right and privacy. Don’t mind it, and please don’t tell my grandpa."

After saying that, seeming a bit aggrieved, she stabbed another piece of cake and stuffed it into her mouth, eating with a somewhat vicious look.

Gu Qiaoqiao was taken aback, realizing it might have been her inadvertent frown that Zhou Xia misinterpreted. Although Zhou Xia spoke bluntly, Gu Qiaoqiao actually liked her straightforwardness. It’s much better than secretly cursing you and then backstabbing you.

Looking at the irate Zhou Xia, she smiled gently, "Auntie, you’re overthinking. I was frowning because I remembered something else. Plus, even a fool could guess what you two were talking about. How could I be angry? You really misjudged me. But, this restaurant’s cake is really delicious. Thank you for bringing us here..."

Zhou Xia suspiciously eyed Gu Qiaoqiao. Her eyes were clear as water, and her words were gentle. Zhou Xia felt it must be genuine, and combined with the compliment on the food, she was pleased and spoke animatedly, "Qiaoqiao, this shop is owned by Danny. All the pastries are his own creations. Isn’t he amazing?"

Gu Qiaoqiao nodded along with her words, "Yes, he really is amazing."

The atmosphere improved significantly, and as they were nearly done eating, Zhou Xia remembered Gu Qiaoqiao’s earlier words and asked curiously, "What did you recall? Can I help you?"

"There’s a relative of mine living nearby. I called last night to meet today, but he unexpectedly went out, and he’ll be away for a few days. I’m worried we might miss each other..."

"Oh, I see. Then I can’t help with that."

"It’s alright, let’s wait a few days."

Meanwhile, Xiao Yuan thought sometimes girls’ talk is really hard to understand, so he focused on eating and drinking. Though it wasn’t the food he usually ate growing up, changing flavors once in a while was not bad at all.

Gu Qiaoqiao gathered all her thoughts, not pondering over the matter anymore. She would see her ancestor in a few days anyway, and it wouldn’t be too late to ask then.

But she couldn’t help but marvel at her own luck.

The three of them finally finished lunch. Even though it was her boyfriend’s restaurant, Zhou Xia still paid as usual. Gu Qiaoqiao casually glanced at Danny; everything seemed normal, with nothing behind him.

His attitude towards her and Xiao Yuan was polite yet friendly, which was also very normal. Gu Qiaoqiao turned around, pushed the restaurant door, and walked out.

Standing at the entrance, she discreetly observed her surroundings, noticing the aura here was different from other places.

This kind of aura was unfamiliar to Gu Qiaoqiao, so naturally, she couldn’t draw conclusions. However, she had to maintain a normal expression in front of Zhou Xia to avoid this sensitive girl nitpicking her.

The journey was quite harmonious.

Zhou Xia didn’t mention Danny, so naturally, Gu Qiaoqiao couldn’t ask about it.

Just like that, they quickly arrived at Siluo Manor.

It was the same as yesterday, with no special aura appearing, and naturally no changes.

However, under the shade of the trees behind the garden, it seemed there were wisps of malevolent energy swirling. Gu Qiaoqiao looked carefully in that direction and discovered Old Grand Master Qin and Qin Sisi sitting there.

Gu Qiaoqiao clenched her hand hanging at her side, realizing she had overlooked whether this malevolent energy would affect Old Grand Master Qin.

She looked at Zhou Xia; both she and the father-son duo Zhou Luoan were unaffected, which was the reason for her oversight.

She was not at ease and turned to Zhou Xia, "I’m going to see Great Grandfather."

Saying so, without waiting for Zhou Xia’s response, she briskly walked towards the garden.

Xiao Yuan naturally followed after her.

There were quite a few servants at Siluo Manor, so there was no need for him to carry the things from the car; someone would take them into the ancient castle.

As Zhou Xia watched the two in front, she originally planned to go take a nap since she had an appointment with Danny that night. But since her grandpa was over at the garden, she couldn’t really not check it out.

So, she begrudgingly followed behind.

Gu Qiaoqiao naturally wouldn’t concern herself with the situation behind her, as she was already in front of the two.

It was a very pretty sunshade, shielding the father and daughter in wicker chairs from the bright sunlight.

On the white table were juices and pastries, along with some newspapers, while Qin Sisi and Old Grand Master Qin were chatting.

At this moment, the malevolent energy around Qin Sisi’s legs remained dense under the sunlight, and alarmingly, it even surrounded Old Grand Master Qin, probing for a gap to infiltrate.

Fortunately, Old Grand Master Qin wore the Protective Buddha Amulet she carved, blocking the malevolent energy a meter away.

Yet, this wasn’t a good sign.

Old Grand Master Qin, unlike younger folks, had a much lower resistance.

Without thinking, Gu Qiaoqiao stepped forward, initially intending to push away the wheelchair holding the source of the malevolent energy, Qin Sisi. But if she did that, this woman would likely go mad.

Not wanting trouble, Gu Qiaoqiao grabbed Old Grand Master Qin’s arm, exerting a bit of force to pull him up, saying in a deep voice, "Great Grandfather, let’s take a little sunny stroll..."

She knew Old Grand Master Qin was aware of her special abilities and was already convinced of the Protective Buddha Amulet’s benefits. Otherwise, he wouldn’t wear it day and night,

so he would quickly understand her seemingly abrupt actions.

Sure enough, Old Grand Master Qin understood, instantly.

He glanced at his daughter, who was about to get angry, and hurriedly said, "Sisi, come take a walk too. The sun is really nice today."

Is the sun nice?

It’s scorching hot.

That’s a lie; they were sitting here because it was too sunny earlier.

And at this moment, due to Gu Qiaoqiao’s intervention, the malevolent energy on Qin Sisi’s legs, sensing something amiss, silently withdrew back to her side.

Suddenly, Qin Sisi felt her legs cold as ice, even though she couldn’t walk, her legs still had feeling. So, her mood worsened, and she shouted at Gu Qiaoqiao, "Didn’t your mom teach you not to interrupt when elders are speaking? Where’s your manners? Truly, you’re like mud that can’t stick to the wall!"