Chapter 1616: Confrontation

Gu Qiaoqiao pondered for a moment and didn’t answer Zhou Xia’s question. Instead, she asked, "Auntie, if I fight with Danny, who would you help?"

"Of course, I will help you!" Zhou Xia replied without hesitation.

"That’s good." Gu Qiaoqiao was worried that Zhou Xia might fall head over heels in love with Danny and end up dragging things down.

"Qiaoqiao, I’m not that stupid. That bastard tried to kill my mom, if I could, I’d want him dead!"

A fierce glint flashed in Zhou Xia’s eyes.

Gu Qiaoqiao was very pleased; this was the right attitude, otherwise, it would truly be hopelessly foolish.

No wonder she’s from the Qin Family!

Gu Qiaoqiao held Zhou Xia’s hand and walked toward the entrance of the Ancient Castle, while instructing, "Go back and rest. I need to think about the next steps. Don’t tell anyone else about this for now, got it?"

Zhou Xia nodded vigorously, "Don’t worry, I definitely won’t say anything."

The key is, even if spoken, not many might believe it.

She looked at Gu Qiaoqiao excitedly, "Qiaoqiao, you’re amazing, you’re my idol."

Gu Qiaoqiao replied with a hint of pride, "Hmm, I think I’m alright too."

"Not just alright, you’re like the Heavenly God descended to earth!"

Zhou Xia expressed her admiration and worship without reservation.

Speaking of the Heavenly God, Gu Qiaoqiao frowned slightly, "Don’t rush this matter. We need to understand the origins of the Black Angels, what is buried underground concerning the Clan Leader and the Sacred Object, if they’re truly here, and if the old caretaker is trustworthy?"

Zhou Xia thought for a moment and nodded, "He watched my dad grow up and has deep feelings for him. In name, they’re master and servant, but we consider Grandpa Xu as family."

Well, then he should be trustworthy.

However, even if not trustworthy it’s okay because what Gu Qiaoqiao is going to do doesn’t involve any secrets.

It’s merely about having him find the original design of the Ancient Castle and the castle’s first owner, and also check if the Zhou family is colluding with the person who embezzled funds.

After listening to Gu Qiaoqiao’s instructions, Zhou Xia nodded in agreement, and with a very complex mood, entered her bedroom.

Actually, she wanted to sleep with Gu Qiaoqiao, but worried it might disturb her, she held back and didn’t say anything.

Meanwhile, Gu Qiaoqiao was preoccupied with thinking about what to do regarding this matter, so naturally, she didn’t notice Zhou Xia’s little thoughts.

By now, it could be said it was already dawn.

Despite so many bizarre and mind-blowing things happening, Zhou Xia quickly fell asleep with the help of Gu Qiaoqiao’s Spiritual Energy.

Gu Qiaoqiao thought for a while, had a rough idea, and then also naturally fell asleep.

By the time they woke up, it was already late morning.

Downstairs, Danny was waiting for them, while Zhou Han was talking to him.

Didn’t see the old master, Zhou Luoan, or Qin Sisi.

At the moment she saw Danny, Gu Qiaoqiao appeared unaffected, but Zhou Xia’s face changed, until Gu Qiaoqiao pinched her a few times before her emotions returned to normal.

Danny was sitting on the sofa. When he saw Zhou Xia coming down, his eyes suddenly lit up like a bright star rising in the deep blue night sky.

But soon, it gradually dimmed.

Returning to a loving, gentle, and flawlessly perfect face.

Quite contradictory, this reaction naturally baffling.

Gu Qiaoqiao thought, maybe there’s still a bit of emotion there, but compared to their Clan Leader, it’s still far off, otherwise, he wouldn’t harm his lover’s mother.

Gu Qiaoqiao pinched hard earlier, making Zhou Xia wince, but it quickly brought her to her senses.

Though her face was no longer sullen, she couldn’t act as she would normally.

She sat next to Danny.

She secretly looked at his back, there were no black wings anymore, but his face seemed paler than usual, initially very white, now almost transparently so.

Also, it seemed like there was a chill around him.

Although it was summer, this chill was unlike any comforting breeze.

It felt like a heavy head and light feet as if catching a cold.

Being near, Zhou Xia could still sense Danny’s mood wasn’t good.

But he hid it well.

This man is truly skilled at acting, she thought spitefully, but quickly suppressed it, wondering if it was because of the Frost Sword yesterday?

Qiaoqiao is truly amazing.

Zhou Xia not only didn’t feel sorry, but a sense of satisfaction rose.

She didn’t greet him with a cheek kiss like before, but rather turned to look at Danny, took a deep breath, "Danny, we’re not going out today, I’m not feeling well, you should go back, you seem unwell too."

Danny gazed at Zhou Xia, paused, then slowly nodded, "Hmm, I don’t feel well either, feeling chilly all over, might catch a cold..."

"Did you take any medicine?" Zhou Han asked concerned.

"I took some." Danny looked at Zhou Han and smiled slightly, "Thanks for your concern."

Then he glanced around, asking Zhou Xia, "How come I didn’t see aunt? Oh, and Desiree, how’s aunt’s health?"

Zhou Xia’s face suddenly changed, anger flaring, she wanted to scratch his face, damn it, he still has the nerve to ask.

Does he want to know how many days her mom has left?

Deep down, she was terrified. If it hadn’t been discovered by Qiaoqiao early, and her mom was harmed due to her foolishness, she wouldn’t want to live either.

She truly appreciated Gu Qiaoqiao.

Before Zhou Xia could speak, Zhou Han answered, "My mom’s gone to the garden, and my dad’s accompanying my grandpa on a walk."

Danny’s eyes flickered, "It seems the family business is facing difficulties lately, if there’s any way I can help, just ask."

Gu Qiaoqiao knew Danny’s family also had power and influence locally, but Zhou Luoan wouldn’t turn to Danny for help.

The marriage wasn’t even settled yet, how could he ask!

She laughed and said, "I called home yesterday, if necessary, the Gu Family can help." She glanced around, smiling, "This Ancient Castle is pretty nice, if it ended up belonging to someone else, it would be gone forever, it’s a shame to think about..."

Then she shifted her tone, deeply meaning, "Especially those reliefs on the walls below, they must be over a century old, I feel like there’s some interesting story to be uncovered there..."

Zhou Han and Danny looked simultaneously at Gu Qiaoqiao, the smiling girl casually speaking, seemingly ignorant of the heavens above.

Danny’s heart sank, unconsciously clenching his hand.

Zhou Han, due to his family background, always carried an air of cold indifference and superiority. He frowned, knowing the Gu Family is a jewelry dynasty, but the Zhou family hadn’t reached a dead end yet, and if they needed help, they wouldn’t go to the Gu Family. Even his mom would first oppose.