The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker-Chapter 668 - 630: Multiple Uncertainties

M Continent

Gu Yanjing had just arrived when he received a call from Chu Zhengran.

He got in the car heading to Yujing Manor and answered the phone.

"Have you arrived?" Chu Zhengran’s usually gentle voice carried a hint of coldness.

Gu Yanjing paused for a moment before replying, "Yes, I just got here."

After he answered, Chu Zhengran didn’t say anything further.

Gu Yanjing wasn’t in a hurry, waiting for him to speak. Using another phone, he sent a message to Qiao Yuxian, informing her that he had arrived and asking about her health.

Qiao Yuxian was probably asleep as she didn’t reply.

Gu Yanjing then checked the messages the butler had sent him.

All were regarding Qiao Yuxian.

What she did today, how her health was.

There was naturally mention of Qiao Shuning’s matters too.

Gu Yanjing read each message one by one.

After quite a while, Chu Zhengran spoke through gritted teeth, "Gu Yanjing, you damn dog."

"You should have figured it out sooner," Gu Yanjing replied indifferently.

"I did think of...," Chu Zhengran swallowed back his words due to twenty years of upbringing, "I said how could you possibly not have it planned out. And I truly believed you wouldn’t go to Gu Zhengyu for Miss Qiao. I! Really! Believed it!"

Chu Zhengran now felt like a fool.

He really believed that Gu Yanjing wouldn’t go find Gu Zhengyu for Qiao Yuxian.

Not just him, Lu Mengyi believed it too.

They considered themselves to know Gu Yanjing very well.

But when Gu Yanjing mentioned Qiao Yuxian, they all chose to believe him.

Because Qiao Yuxian held such significant weight in Gu Yanjing’s heart.

Later, Gu Yanjing brought up Qu Qingkong’s base and lab.

Their focus shifted entirely to the base and lab.

They discussed relentlessly for an entire night.

Until their heads almost short-circuited.

It wasn’t until they were on the plane that Chu Zhengran and Lu Mengyi suddenly realized.

Given Gu Yanjing’s personality, how could he let go of any bit of hope? How could he bet all his hopes in one place?

Besides, he left Wan Ying and He Shangchen behind.

He definitely would go to Gu Zhengyu’s side.

He brought up Qiao Yuxian as a smokescreen, fearing they’d stop him.

"What’s your plan?" Chu Zhengran, knowing anger was futile, asked.

"No plan for now." Gu Yanjing saying this was somewhat deliberate.

Chu Zhengran was silent again, then after a while said, "Gu Yanjing, you are just a dog."

Gu Yanjing chuckled lightly, then said, "First, check if Yan Ting is at Gu Zhengyu’s place."

Chu Zhengran fell silent again, quickly understanding his intent, "Will you take action whether he’s there or not?"

"Yes," Gu Yanjing responded, "either save someone or put on an act for them."

"Give Yan Ting the time and chance to save Miss Qiao?" Chu Zhengran asked.

"Yes," Gu Yanjing confirmed.

"Are you so certain Yan Ting will save Miss Qiao?" Chu Zhengran asked.

"Yes," Gu Yanjing affirmed, "he will."

If Yan Ting was really taken by Gu Zhengyu, then he would rescue Yan Ting to get the antidote.

But if not.

If this was a plan concocted by Yan Ting and Gu Zhengyu together, then he’d act with them in this play, giving Yan Ting the time to save Qiao Yuxian.

"If this is their plan, Yan Ting wouldn’t have the antidote," Chu Zhengran said.

"Correct," Gu Yanjing pinched his brow, "If Yan Ting wasn’t captured and merely part of their plan, Yan Ting wouldn’t delay giving Qiao Yuxian the antidote. Unless...he was also under someone’s control. Getting the antidote would require a trade-off."

And that trade-off likely involved Qiao Yuxian as well.

So the current key is knowing whether Yan Ting was indeed captured by Gu Zhengyu.

If he was captured, even if Yan Ting had the antidote, he couldn’t send it out.

"Could Yan Ting have ties with Qu Qingkong?" Chu Zhengran asked.

"I don’t know," Gu Yanjing replied, "He was adopted from the orphanage by Mr. Huo when he was very young, an orphan. There’s essentially no background to check, raised by Mr. Huo."

"How is Mr. Huo towards him?" Chu Zhengran asked.

"Very well," Gu Yanjing said, "Liu Zhou and the others grew up together. They all have good relationships with Mr. Huo. Especially Yan Ting and Qiao Yuxian who were both groomed as successors. Their relationship is closer to Mr. Huo. My grandfather also said, Mr. Huo isn’t a strict person and loves children."

"Grew up by his side, with strong affection," Chu Zhengran thought aloud, "If I were him, I would always stand by Mr. Huo’s side. Other people, regardless of the relationship, are strangers."

"So many things are uncertain," Gu Yanjing said, "We’re contemplating multiple possibilities, just suspecting, not ruling out someone framing Yan Ting, instigating infighting on Yao Mountain Island."

"What does Miss Qiao say?" Chu Zhengran asked.

"She knows what I’m doing, hasn’t stopped me, nor said anything," Gu Yanjing replied.

"Could there be other plans from Miss Qiao’s side?" Chu Zhengran asked again.

"She hasn’t mentioned anything to me," Gu Yanjing replied.

Chu Zhengran fell silent for the Nth time. The possibilities were too many, they couldn’t fully determine. A slight misstep could lead to unforeseeable consequences.

"But regardless, you’ll be in danger, they’re eyeing you," Chu Zhengran said.

"I’m aware," Gu Yanjing replied.

"Miss Qiao is waiting for you," Chu Zhengran said without further elaboration.

Gu Yanjing said, "I know. You all take care."

"Don’t worry about us," Chu Zhengran said, "Remember to personally deliver the tea cakes to the Chu Family once you return."

Gu Yanjing smiled and said, "Okay."

Chu Zhengran also chuckled, "Alright then, hang up."

"Okay."

...

Two days after Gu Yanjing arrived at M Continent, Qiao Yuxian, like usual, talked to him over the phone before bedtime.

There’s a time difference between M Continent and Capital City.

But every night before sleep, regardless of how busy he was, Gu Yanjing would make time to call her, ask about her health, and update her on their progress in M Continent.

Qiao Yuxian would also tell him about everything she did throughout the day.

"Zhengran and Yuan Wei’s people have already penetrated more than half of A Continent," Gu Yanjing said, "Smoother than expected, faster than projected."

"Yes," Qiao Yuxian replied, "Yuan Wei discussed some things with me. I gave some advice."

Gu Yanjing chuckled, "I was wondering how Yuan Wei suddenly grew brains, turns out he’s guided by a talented individual."

Qiao Yuxian, resting against the headboard, had a laptop on her leg displaying distribution maps of the continents.

Looking at the computer, she said, "Mr. Gu now subtly praises people."

"Or I could be direct," Gu Yanjing replied, "My wife is the smartest."

Qiao Yuxian partially lowered her gaze, her eyelashes fluttered lightly, and she couldn’t suppress the curve of her lips, "Husband is also the very smartest."

Gu Yanjing laughed softly.

Qiao Yuxian laughed along with him and then asked, "How are things on your side?"

"Still investigating," Gu Yanjing replied, "Does my wife have any guidance to offer?"

"No," Qiao Yuxian said while looking at her computer, "No useful information found."

"No rush," Gu Yanjing replied, "We’ve already infiltrated Gu Zhengyu’s base, just waiting for updates."

"Okay," Qiao Yuxian responded.

Gu Yanjing said, "Rest well, don’t overexert yourself. We’ve got it covered."

"I know," Qiao Yuxian said, "I’ve practically slept the whole day today. Just chatted a bit with my dad and aunt at noon, and just now looked at the computer."

"Alright," Gu Yanjing said, "Once things are handled here, I’ll be back."

"Alright," Qiao Yuxian answered obediently, "You focus on your work, I’m going to sleep now. Remember to balance work and rest, staying up late is harmful."

Gu Yanjing chuckled softly again.

Listening to his laughter, Qiao Yuxian smiled warmly and said, "Husband, good night."

"Good night."

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