Chapter 837

In the study, upon learning that the Gu Family also had black-market dealings behind the scenes, Qiao Yushu was already quite shocked.

As it turned out, she also learned that all this time she had merely given the Gu Family a few good projects, and they had already intervened in the group.

It's simply Simazhao's heart!

"Don't worry, Father will thoroughly investigate their intentions."

Qiao Yushu ruffled Qiao Xu's hair, "If you hadn't broken up with Jin Chen, just live your life; as long as you're happy, that's better than anything else."

"Father knows you're scared, but for a couple, the most important thing is mutual trust."

"I'll obey, Father."

Qiao Xu had already prepared to break ties with the Gu Family.

But she hadn't expected it to happen this way.

A certain night two days later.

Qiao Xu's shield device, which she had kept hidden in her pocket, suddenly vibrated.

He was playing with his phone when he noticed something, sat up abruptly, and silently observed the decorations in the living room.

He didn't notice anything else strange.

But the shield device Jin Chen gave her was definitely fine; she lay down and listened carefully, using the device to counter‑eavesdrop on the conversation.

A few minutes later.

Qiao Xu's face scrunched up at the disgusting plan.

Jin Chen had just gone to Eagle Country today; they really couldn't wait any longer.

After lowering her gaze in thought, Qiao Xu suddenly tossed her phone aside, lay beside the coffee table, called downstairs, and had the servant bring up sliced fruit.

Then she took the opportunity to activate the shield device.

She then left the living room, rummaged through the cabinet, finally found a bottle of special liquid, sprayed it on the bed, and even made herself sneeze from the irritation—she was satisfied.

Then she turned on the room's air‑purification system before slipping away quietly.

Half a minute after Qiao Xu left, someone was brought in.

"Xiao He, are you really going to do this to me… why not choose someone else?"

Qi Zhan panted heavily, his upper body bare, he pulled Gu He, who had brought him in, down and lowered his head to kiss him.

Gu He was unusually ruthless today; he endured Qi Zhan's kiss, yet felt little enjoyment, his hand caressing his lover's face.

You know, Qiao Yushu has been guarding the Villa very strictly these days; I can hardly bring anyone in, not even the casino's enforcers—they have to wait outside.

All I can do is let you come as bait.

But rest assured, I won't let you actually sleep with Qiao Xu, and I'll be jealous as well.

Having said that, he let Qi Zhan into the room, and the living-room door was shut tightly.

Qi Zhan turned away in disappointment and could only head toward the bedroom.

Just as he stepped in, he smelled a strange odor, but it vanished instantly, so he thought he was hallucinating.

He set up the camera.

After a while, Qiao Xu, whom Gu He had coaxed back, entered through the door.

Seeing Qi Zhan on the sofa, a genuine surprise flashed in his eyes.

He thought Gu He would at least have someone else come.

As it turned out, it was Qi Zhan.

It wasn't that he didn't feel the jammer vibrating in his pocket, but his surprise was so great he almost forgot what he was supposed to do.

Qiao Xu chuckled, "What do you want to do?"

His smile was radiant and bright, landing in Qi Zhan's eyes, which were already burning hot enough to cloud his mind, not inferior to a stronger aphrodisiac.

He stood up and stepped toward Qiao Xu.

The latter, meanwhile, cooperated by stepping back step by step until he retreated to the bedside.

At the moment Qi Zhan was about to lunge, Qiao Xu nimbly dodged to the side, causing the nearly naked man to crash headfirst onto the bed.

Cough cough cough!

Qi Zhan was instantly hit by a pungent odor that shot up his nostrils and eyes; his eye sockets turned red and bloodshot, tears streaming out—not just from his eyes, but even the parts of his body in direct contact with the bed felt unbearably irritated.

He couldn't utter a word, only able to curl up on the ground and roll around.

Pah, disgusting stuff.

Qiao Xu made a face at him, raising a vase and smashing it toward his head on the ground.

Bang—

A bullet pierced the vase.

Qiao Xu stood holding the shards, stunned; realizing what had just been a bullet, a tremendous fear instantly seized his heart.

He slowly turned his head to see a black mass of gun barrels and Gu He's face filled with anger.

Qiao Xu, you bastard!

Gu He could barely contain his inner fury: "Did you already know I would send someone in?"

Originally he had planned to wait until his aunt captured Qiao Yushu, then move against the helpless Qiao Xu, using the video as an added threat.

Who would have thought something like this would happen!

But Qiao Xu couldn't utter a word now.

He had heard the plot to frame the person being sent, but never imagined Gu He would actually be holding a gun.

Seeing the young master's deathly pale face, Gu He sneered a few more times, only hating himself for not having drawn his gun earlier.

Qiao Xu, Qiao Xu, aren't you always high and mighty, looking down on me! And yet you have today as well!

Get on your knees and beg me to let you go.

After he said that, he became excited again, his emotions fluctuating greatly; he didn't look like a normal person.

Qiao Xu heard it, but even if he was afraid, it was impossible for him to kneel before him.

After a moment he found his voice, took a deep breath and said: "If you kill me, the Qiao family will not let the Gu family off."

"Who said I want to kill you? You're still useful."

Gu He finished speaking, when suddenly an angry shout came from outside.

"Gu Liuyun! You white-eyed wolf! Scum!"

It was Father's voice; Qiao Xu immediately turned his head, his eyes full of worry, staring at Gu He.

"What exactly do you want to do!"

"It's simple: come with us, and Qiao Yushu will be fine; if you don't obey, Qiao Yushu will suffer."

Gu He pulled the trigger, firing a shot beside Qiao Xu's foot; the smile on his face was all too obvious.

"My dear cousin, rest assured, I won't do anything to you for now, after all someone still needs to see you in person."

"Come on, hurry up."

Qiao Xu clenched his fists tightly, forcing himself to stay calm; even if he was more afraid, he could not show weakness now.

Otherwise Father would die...

He had already lost his mother; he could not lose his father too.

His legs felt as if filled with lead, he could only move step by step slowly.

As they neared the door, Gu He escorted him outward.

As they left, Gu He glanced at the people inside and said to Qi Zhan: "Go clean up; I'll have someone come get you later."

Qiao Yushu was also having a gun pointed at him by Gu Liuyun.

He was extremely furious, shouting curses; the worry he felt upon seeing Qiao Xu could not be concealed.

Seeing him like that, Gu Liuyun's inner doubts were finally dispelled.

It seemed Qiao Yushu truly knew nothing and had no way out.

Then it would be much simpler.

"Take Qiao Xu away." Gu Liuyun blocked Gu He, then fired another shot into the sky as a signal.

Outside the villa, the henchmen who had finally broken through the security line rushed in, pressing down hard on Qiao Yushu.

"Xiao Xu!!"

As Qiao Xu was about to be taken into the car, Qiao Yushu shouted again, veins bulging on his forehead.

The latter looked at him and gave a slight shake of his head.

An unnoticed action, he was finally stuffed into the car and they drove away.

The henchmen's mission was to imprison Qiao Yushu in this villa.

So after the car left, they were about to escort Qiao Yushu inside when a bunch of armed forces rushed in.