Chapter 843: You Have a Kind Heart

Grandpa Xiao never expected that the true mastermind behind the plot against the Xiao family was actually Qi Xiaotian, someone who could be considered a childhood friend.

Chuxue, fearing Grandpa would be angered, said, "Grandpa, one may know a person's face but not their heart; do not grieve over such a person."

Grandpa Xiao naturally knew his granddaughter was right.

Chuxue suddenly remembered a sentence Qi Xiaotian had said: "Grandpa, from the way he spoke, it seems an elder of the Xiao family sent him the news; this person must be found as well."

A name appeared in Grandpa Xiao's mind; he clenched his fist: "Leave this matter to Grandpa; it seems I was too merciful."

He understood in his heart that the only one capable of betraying them was likely the old butler's son.

As for why he did it, it was naturally because a servant's heart had grown too big; he actually set his sights on the Xiao family's Young Lady and intended to use dishonorable means, which the Xiao family could not lightly forgive.

However, for the old butler's sake, they spared his son's life, only to find they had left behind a disaster.

After the grandfather and granddaughter finished discussing the matter, the noodles for Miao Yiqiu were ready: "Chuxue, the noodles are ready; come out and eat first before you chat with your grandfather."

Chuxue knew her grandfather would begin making arrangements next, so she left the study first: "Auntie Yiqiu, the noodles smell so good."

Miao Yiqiu smiled at her: "Yesterday I fried some sauce and sent some to your Little Aunt; a small bowl remained, and you happened to catch it just in time."

Mentioning Little Aunt, Chuxue asked while eating her noodles: "How has Little Aunt been these past few days?"

Miao Yiqiu's smile faded considerably: "Her emotions have stabilized quite a bit, but she still hasn't recovered; take it slowly and give her some time."

Remembering that the day after tomorrow was a day off: "On the day after tomorrow, when I'm off, I'll go to Houhai to catch a few fish and send them over; I'll ask Uncle to stew more soup for my aunt to nourish her."

Miao Yiqiu did not expect the granddaughter she had recently recognized to be so considerate: "You have a kind heart; you don't need to bring anything. If you have time, just go over and guide your Little Aunt; just make sure she doesn't get stuck in a dead end."

Chuxue did not refuse: "Understood, Auntie Yiqiu."

After finishing a bowl of noodles, Grandpa Xiao had also finished his phone call: "Do you know how to play chess?"

Chuxue looked at the Chinese chess pieces in his hand: "A little bit."

Grandpa Xiao sat on the sofa: "Play a few rounds with Grandpa before you leave."

Remembering something, she said: "Grandpa, I'll go to the public phone at the hutong entrance to make a call and have her pass a message for me; otherwise, Mom will worry."

She had originally intended to ask someone to pass a message, but before she even finished speaking, the old man at the phone booth saw Chunxiao, who was just about to go home: "Miss, your sister is on the phone."

Chunxiao pointed at herself: "My sister?"

The old man nodded: "Yes, your second sister. This way I won't have to run to your house to deliver the message; just take the call."

Chunxiao picked up the phone: "Hello, Second Sister."

"Chunxiao, why are you there?"

"The old man at the phone booth called me over to take the call. What are you calling for?"

"Tell Mom and Dad that I'm at Grandpa's place and will be home a bit later, so they won't worry."

"Alright, understood."

After speaking, she hung up the phone.

Chunxiao glanced at the disconnected phone, said a word to the old man at the phone booth, and then headed home.

When she entered the room, Xiao Mu had already prepared the meal: "You're back; why hasn't your Second Sister returned yet?"

Chunxiao opened her mouth but ultimately said nothing else: "Mom, I'm hungry."

"Alright, if you're hungry, eat first. Your father has to work overtime today and will probably be back a bit later."

Turning around, the corners of Chunxiao's mouth curled up; she even let out a 'Hmph' in her heart before returning to her own room.