Chronicle of the 70s-Chapter 309 - 298: Xu Wu Returns (Part 2)

When he went to find her in the back yard, Qin Xi didn’t bother calling for Li Xianglu; he just got up, closed the door properly, and left.

A deep male voice came through on the phone, causing Qin Xi’s brow to furrow. Who was this person? Someone who had managed to connect with Xiangxiang right under his watch.

During this brief pause, a muffled chuckle came from the other end: "Is that you, Brother Qin?"

Qin Xi was momentarily taken aback, then a name popped into his head, and he curved the corners of his mouth into a slight smile, responding to the caller, "Your sister is now pregnant and has gone to sleep early. If you’re free tomorrow, come over."

The person on the other end laughed, speaking with the casual tone one uses when discussing the weather: "The three who escaped are with me; I’ll take good care of them." Then they asked for an address and hung up.

Qin Xi looked at the black telephone receiver, gently set it back on the landline base, shook his head smilingly, and left.

The one who hung up the phone, still wearing a smile, was an exceedingly delicate and pretty boy.

Genuinely beautiful, with slender eyebrows that resembled willow leaves and a pair of narrow, phoenix eyes fringed by thick lashes that twinkled when he spoke, especially pretty.

He was dressed in a soft English red plaid shirt, with light coffee-colored overalls on his legs, and leather boots on his feet. Standing there, he looked every bit the image of a handsome young man.

The young man chuckled deeply upon seeing the tall and stocky youth beside him, who had breathed a sigh of relief: "What’s there to be nervous about?"

The tall and stocky youth quickly wiped the sweat beads that slid down his temples, breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly followed the young man to the basement.

The basement, which should have been pitch-dark, was brightly lit, and on both sides stood pots of green plants, some even flowering.

The young man walked to the very center and sat on the sofa, picked up a half-eaten watermelon from the coffee table, scooped a spoonful and tasted it, frowning. Why did this watermelon not taste as good as before?

Somewhat disdained, he put it down, but then he thought of the better things he was going to eat tomorrow, and his mood improved again.

The young man called out: "Da Li, how are things inside?"

Da Li quickly reported back: "We’ve found out. It’s people from Bay who are causing trouble. That older one had his family nearly wiped out a decade ago, holds some resentment against society, and wanted to retaliate against the state, which is why he agreed to create an incident involving stealing money for the people from Bay."

Oh, the young man’s attractive eyebrows raised slightly: "Nearly wiped out?"

Da Li shook his head: "Not entirely, there’s still a granddaughter, around seven or eight years old."

The young man was stunned for a moment: "Why weren’t they all wiped out? That would give a proper reason for revenge."

Da Li hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Indeed, they should have been wiped out."

The young man then nodded: "Alright, tidy things up. I’m going to see my sister tomorrow. Bring all the good stuff from home."

After finishing speaking, the young man stood up to leave and Da Li quickly followed, adding: "That older one confessed one more thing, saying there was a woman at the bank involved in this incident too, intending to frame Brother Qin’s sister."

The young man stopped in his tracks, his narrow phoenix eyes squinting, and Da Li’s scalp tightened, his mouth trembling, unsure of what to say.

The young man was obviously in a good mood, still needing to choose clothes for tomorrow. It was already ten o’clock now, and in a few hours, it would be daylight, and he wouldn’t have enough time. Trying to hold back his anger, he said: "In the future, matters concerning my sister should be mentioned first, understand?"

Da Li sighed with relief and nodded frantically: "Yes, boss."

The young man walked briskly ahead, saying as he walked: "And grab that woman too. Ask her why she wants to harm Big Sister."

Da Li responded with a nod, hurriedly sent people to carry out the task, and began the most important thing: preparing a gift for the boss’s sister.

The boss’s sister is a woman, and what do women like? Jewelry, money, clothes, food... Da Li suddenly felt ingenious and got started on the preparations right away.

Meanwhile, the young man started rummaging through his wardrobe for clothes, unsatisfied with several outfits. It was already twelve o’clock, and he was so annoyed that he considered having his men kidnap a tailor to make clothes on the spot. Seeing this, Da Li quickly advised: "Boss, your sister must really like you very much. She will like whatever you wear."

The young man blinked, his face showing delight. Yes, his sister really liked him. So, he had someone bring out a set of simple clothes, and then he went to bed contentedly.

The next day, Li Xianglu was eating breakfast at nine o’clock when a call came in from the public security, saying that Zhou Qingfang, who had just been returned home in the morning, was kidnapped in the street.

Qin Xi took the call and casually mentioned it to Grandpa and Su Yan, then continued eating.

Li Xianglu was stunned. Kidnapped in the street? Why would that happen?

In the moment Li Xianglu was dazed, Old Geng arrived, announcing that someone was at the door: two cars, five people, led by a handsome youth around seventeen or eighteen, followed by individuals carrying gifts.

Qin Xi got up and went out. As Li Xianglu was eating her fifth bun, he returned, followed by five people, one of whom - a fair-faced young man - was staring at her unblinkingly, seemingly afraid she would run away.

Then those people began to move things into the house, with Old Geng and Hu Zi helping to carry things in.

The floor of the flower hall was filled with packages, including two one-meter-long large chests and two long wooden boxes, which had been opened to reveal a pair of valuable-looking plum vases.

There were also two square wooden boxes that were opened, inside which were two nearly identical blue-and-white Yuan Dynasty plates with qilin patterns, both of remarkable beauty and nearly flawless.

While Li Xianglu was staring in astonishment, the men brought in half a pig, six lively carp, and a whole lamb that seemed to have just been slaughtered. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Finally, Old Geng and Hu Zi each carried a bag of rice, followed by others holding bolts of various fabrics: small floral prints, wool, and about seven or eight bolts in total.

Li Xianglu ignored the piercing gaze and turned to Qin Xi, asking, "Did you order all these things?"

Qin Xi shook his head with a smile, while Su Yan stood up to examine the items, looking bewilderedly towards Mr. Li.

Mr. Li stared at the fair-faced youth for a long moment before asking: "Are you Xu Wu?"

Hearing this, Li Xianglu also turned towards the youth who had been staring at her, stood up slowly, and carefully appraised him.

Slender eyes, the same eyebrows, the same lips; just taller, whiter, and chubbier - so Xu Wu had grown up to be so handsome.

Li Xianglu showed a smile and called out, "Are you Xu Wu?"

The young man smiled: "Yes, Big Sister, I am Xu Wu."

The subordinates holding the items were stunned; when did their boss become like this, so silly and dumbfounded?

Qin Xi stepped forward to support Li Xianglu and then said to Xu Wu: "Alright, we’re all family here, no need to stand. Let’s all sit down."