Chapter 838: Love After Breakup 27

All the henchmen were subdued in an instant.

Mr. Qiao, why didn't you let us go rescue Young Master Qiao just now?

The leader treated Qiao Yushu with great respect, and his Dragon Nation military uniform shone brightly in the sunlight.

He has his own plans.

Qiao Yushu was also worried, but from the surveillance he had just counter‑eavesdropped on, he learned that the Gu family's people had seized him because it was related to Jin Chen's household, even threatening Jin Chen's life.

This child stubbornly wanted to leave with them.

But everyone knows that Qiao Xu fears this sort of thing the most.

Spread the word that Qiao Xu was seized by the Gu family, and from now on the Qiao and Gu families are severed.

Steward, today… no, tomorrow in the black market put out a bounty: anyone who brings Qiao Xu back unharmed gets ten billion, and quietly station people outside the Gu family's casino.

Very well, sir, everything will be done as you request.

The black‑suited steward who had just brought the troops in replied respectfully.

After giving his instructions, Qiao Yushu looked worriedly in the direction the black car had departed, his refined bearing turning fierce.

If anything happens to Xiao Xu in their hands, he'll bury the entire Gu family with him!

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Qiao Xu was blindfolded, and after getting out of the car he walked round and round for a long time, his feet aching but he didn't stop.

Fear and dread kept eroding his reason; whenever Qiao Xu felt he was about to faint, he would bite his tongue tip and silently chant Jin Chen's name.

Father had said that if he encountered grave danger, he should crush the chain on his wrist—that was the signal transmitter.

But they had not yet found a secret they could use against Jin Chen.

Thinking of this, Qiao Xu forced himself to stay calmer and listened closely to the surrounding sounds.

Although he had been spoiled since childhood, as the heir of the Qiao family he could not possibly have no ability to protect himself.

Judging position by sound was also part of his training from childhood.

They kept going downward.

His ears twitched; as the group escorting Qiao Xu down took the final turn, he stumbled and his body hit the corner of the wall.

Hurry up! The young master is still waiting.

The young master they spoke of was naturally Gu He.

On his own turf, when Gu He faced Qiao Xu again, he no longer felt any inferiority.

In its place came a pride so full it was about to overflow.

While Father hadn't arrived yet, of course he should entertain the Young Master Qiao, who had never set foot in a casino before.

Take off his blindfold.

Gu He sat on the sofa, his tone triumphant, and when his gaze met Qiao Xu's whose vision had been restored, his eyes were full of mockery.

Qiao Xu, you've had your day too!

Even while being escorted, Qiao Xu kept his back straight, his hair disheveled but not disheveled in a sorry state: "You went to all this trouble to seize me—not just to mock me, did you?"

I'm curious: since you moved into the Qiao household, I've treated you like a real brother—why do you hate me so much?

As for this question, Qiao Xu truly wants an answer.

Because you're so high and mighty, I dislike this attitude—it feels like a constant reminder that the Qiao family is just giving charity.

Gu He gritted his teeth; his long‑standing jealousy of Qiao Xu had turned into hatred.

I hate the feeling of being given charity, and I hate you even more.

You're even more unreasonable than I am.

The ill‑tempered Young Master Qiao snorted.

At least he wasn't as frightened as before.

At least from now on it seems he should be of some use to them, so even if Gu He acts so hateful, it's only verbal humiliation.

Although he didn't know the purpose, under the circumstances it wasn't a bad thing.

Qiao Xu never imagined he would have the courage to come here; in fact, facing fear now seemed no longer a problem for him.

"Xiao He, what are you doing? I told you before—if Xiao Xu comes here he's an honored guest; how could you let an honored guest fall to the ground?"

Suddenly a deep voice rang out.

Qiao Xu was also familiar with that voice—it was Gu He's father, Gu Zhongtai.

But today Gu Zhongtai had a person behind him, dressed in black clothes and a black hat, leaning on a cane, quite mysterious.

Someone… who made Qiao Xu feel a bit familiar.

After staring for a few seconds, Qiao Xu finally understood why he felt familiar.

This person resembles Jin Chen.

Perhaps noticing the gaze, Jin Fu smiled at Qiao Xu, took off his hat, and said, "Young niece‑in‑law, hello."

Qiao Xu frowned in confusion: "Are you… Jin Chen's uncle?"

"Yes, I am Jin Chen's second uncle."

Jin Fu admitted it without reservation, then gave Gu Zhongtai a cold look: "What's going on, Old Brother Gu? How could you let our Jin family's young madam fall to the ground?"

Qiao Xu was inexplicably helped up by a crowd, and he could sense the goodwill emanating from Second Uncle Jin.

But he just felt it was strange.

How could the Jin family be so close with the Gu family?

It's clear that Jin Chen dislikes Gu He and the Gu family.

"Don't be afraid, young niece‑in‑law; rest assured, as long as your uncle is here, no one will dare to harm you behind your back."

Jin Fu chuckled twice, glanced at Gu He's grim face.

Qiao Xu pinched his fingertip, putting himself in a calm state where he could think, and was made to sit next to Jin Fu.

"Can you let me go? Although Jin Chen is currently abroad, if he knew I'd been kidnapped, he'd surely be worried."

He was testing Jin Fu with that remark.

"Hey, this uncle really can't do it, you know this isn't Jin Family's territory, Jin Chen's father is also worried, so he sent me to scout the area."

Jin Fu pretended to be embarrassed, then patted Qiao Xu on the arm.

"Still, there's no problem with them treating you courteously; as long as you cooperate, I'll find a way to get you out sooner."

Qiao Xu curled his lip and said thanks to him.

But he still kept his guard up.

"Xiao Xu, Uncle Gu has sort of watched you grow up, so you don't need to be scared; Uncle Gu had you come just to stay a few days and, by the way, show you around the fun stuff in this casino."

Gu Zhongtai's tone feigned kindness, yet however you listened it felt uncomfortable: "You won't refuse, will you?"

Qiao Xu gave a cold snort, putting on the full act of a spoiled young master.

"How dare I refuse? Refusing Gu He would get me shot."

"Your Gu Family really lacks manners, unfit for polite company."

Even though they're already on their turf, the trash-talking Young Master Qiao, who's not used to it, still attacks indiscriminately.

After saying that, he still wanted to ask Jin Fu one more thing.

"Uncle, you'd say that everyone related to the Gu Family is an idiot, right?"

Jin Fu: "..."

Although it sounds fine at first listen, something just feels off.

"Come on, tell me, what fun stuff does your casino have?"

Qiao Xu changed the subject again, leaving Jin Fu with nothing to respond to.