The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker-Chapter 685 - 647

The temperature difference was too high; Lin Huai Shu felt the back of his hand was very hot.

But Qiao Lech held his hand and didn’t let go.

Lin Huai Shu said, "Your hand is cold."

"It’s okay." Qiao Lech held his hand, "My face is a bit hot."

Lin Huai Shu smiled, holding her face with both hands, looked at her and said, "Hmm, very red."

Qiao Lech immediately avoided his gaze.

Lin Huai Shu leaned in and kissed her eyes, "But very pretty."

Qiao Lech pursed her lips.

Lin Huai Shu saw her shy look and smiled again. He left his hand on her face for a moment and let go, worried she might be cold.

Qiao Lech rested for a bit on her seat, then looked out and asked, "Where is this?"

"My dad’s newly built mall." Lin Huai Shu said, "The parking lot just got finished; the upper part will be done next month."

Qiao Lech looked at him.

Lin Huai Shu said, "I wanted to take you to my place, but afraid once you go, you might not want to leave."

There was a shimmering layer in Qiao Lech’s eyes, bright and gently flickering.

Lin Huai Shu’s heart involuntarily followed her gaze.

Seeing her face turn redder, he stopped talking about it and asked, "Anywhere you want to go?"

Qiao Lech shook her head, "Let’s just stay here for a bit, then go back, you should rest well."

"Would you go back with me?" Lin Huai Shu couldn’t help teasing her.

Qiao Lech glanced at him, then out the window, rubbing her hand on the car door, murmuring very softly, "If I go, can you still rest?"

Though she whispered, Lin Huai Shu heard clearly, "Hmm? I’m actually not tired."

Qiao Lech looked at him.

Lin Huai Shu laughed, "Just joking."

He reached out and touched her head, "Were you tired at home these days?"

"Not tired." Qiao Lech said, "Just worried about you guys, felt I couldn’t help much."

"How could you say you didn’t help?" Lin Huai Shu said, "Your sister-in-law told you many things, right? Don’t put too much pressure on yourself, you are the Qiao Family’s support."

Qiao Lech didn’t speak.

These days in the Capital City, Qiao Lech was indeed very tired; she was limited in what she could handle, many things were given to her, which she needed to learn.

She was anxious and worried about them.

Though she appeared calm, she was actually anxious inside.

Lin Huai Shu touched her face again, "Take it slow, don’t rush."

"Will you leave?" Qiao Lech asked.

"Yes, I’ll leave after resting for two days." Lin Huai Shu said.

Qiao Lech looked, then lowered her gaze without speaking.

Lin Huai Shu grabbed her hand, holding it in his palm, "Don’t worry, I’ll definitely come back safely, I promise."

"Okay." Qiao Lech said, "Don’t worry about here in Capital City, I can take care of the house."

"Hmm." Lin Huai Shu smiled softly, "I know. Our Lech is amazing, very amazing."

Worried Lin Huai Shu might be tired, they chatted in the parking lot only briefly before Qiao Lech asked him to send her back.

Arriving at the Qiao Family, since it was late, Lin Huai Shu didn’t go in to disturb anyone; he planned to visit tomorrow. So, standing at the door, they chatted a bit more, and watched her enter the Qiao Family before he left.

The main light in the living room was off, leaving only the warm floor lamp beside the sofa.

Qiao Lech changed her shoes at the entrance, took off her coat, and entered the living room.

"You’re back?"

Qiao Yu suddenly spoke, making Qiao Lech jump frightfully, staggering to the side.

She thought the living room was empty.

"Dad, why are you here?" Qiao Lech’s voice seemed a bit vague.

Qiao Yu looked at her, "Waiting for you."

Qiao Lech looked at him, paused, "I... I will come back."

"I know." Qiao Yu said, "Sit here, let’s chat a bit."

Calming from the shock, Qiao Lech this time noticed Qiao Yu’s emotions seemed off.

She immediately sat on the nearby sofa, "Dad, what’s wrong with you?"

"Nothing much." Qiao Yu looked at her for a while, then smiled, "I remember when your mother brought you back, you were only this tall."

Qiao Yu raised his hand for comparison, "Now you’ve grown this much."

Qiao Lech also looked at him, pausing, "Dad, is there something you want to tell me?"

"Dad owes you all." Qiao Yu said.

Qiao Lech frowned slightly, suddenly feeling uneasy.

"To Yu Xian, leaving her young with grandparents," Qiao Yu said, "And to you, not being by your side when you were little, letting you and your mom suffer a lot."

"Dad, why mention this suddenly?" Qiao Lech said, "Mom told me many times, it’s her own choice, not related to you. Those years, Mom indeed had a hard time, but she provided everything for me. Later, when you came to get us, it’s been so many years, I know, you are a very good father."

Listening to her comfort, Qiao Yu watched her, truly feeling she’d grown up unknowingly.

Earlier, he thought she was very well-behaved, obedient, gentle, and didn’t talk much.

But just these days, he felt she suddenly grew up.

She could handle many things at home, was never weak outside, did things thoughtfully, learned fast.

"Lech." Qiao Yu called her.

"Hmm." Qiao Lech responded.

Qiao Yu thought for a moment, "Dad wants to ask you for a favor."

"Go ahead." Qiao Lech’s heart almost jumped to her throat, fearing he’d say something bad.

"Dad will be away for a few days. During these days, the house is entrusted to you." Qiao Yu said, "Wei Zhou will come tomorrow, anything, just directly speak to him. Your sister said Wei Zhou can be trusted, he can help handle things at home."

"Where are you going?" Qiao Lech asked nervously, "To find my sister?"

"No." Qiao Yu said, "I’m going to handle something else."

"What thing? Related to my sister?" Qiao Lech felt it must be about Qiao Yuxian, otherwise her father wouldn’t leave the Capital City at this time.

"Lech, Dad promises to come back safely." Qiao Yu didn’t say much else, just, "I’ll be relying on you."

"Dad..."

"That’s all." Qiao Yu stood up, "Rest early, I’ll go say a few words to your mom."

"Dad." Qiao Lech stood up with him.

Qiao Yu walked to her, patted her shoulder, and without another word, went upstairs.

Qiao Lech looked at his back, knowing he had made a decision; she couldn’t stop it. After a few seconds, she followed him, "Dad."

Qiao Yu stopped and looked at her.

Qiao Lech walked to his side, "Dad, don’t worry. I’ll take good care of the house, Mom, brother, and the entire Qiao Family. Don’t worry about us. You must stay safe."

"Okay." Qiao Yu touched her head, "You too, take good care of yourself. People are the most important; all else is external."

"I know."

"Good."