Third Master Lei always felt that Xia Qingtian was a bit uncanny.
At first, he only thought she was a pampered socialite with a bit of wit and good luck.
Later, he found Xia Qingtian to be a troublesome brat who didn't know any better.
He had kindly saved her, only to be punched by her, leaving his face swollen like a pufferfish for days.
Although Qin Mei's betrayal and her death had nothing to do with Xia Qingtian.
But if it wasn't for Xia Qingtian…
Third Master Lei felt that this matter left a knot in his heart.
Last time, Xia Qingtian discovered the bomb in the bag, claiming it was due to the bag's material and design. Later, she attributed it to Mr. Gu's reminder.
Third Master Lei always felt that Xia Qingtian was vague, with truth mixed with falsehood.
Uncanny.
The last person who made him feel uncanny was Gu Yaoyang.
Thinking of Xia Qingtian and Gu Yaoyang together, Third Master Lei's mouth twitched involuntarily.
When those two uncanny people were together, anyone who encountered them would be unlucky.
Yet, he never imagined that, in an instant, this hot potato would be thrown into his arms.
"What? You know Qingtian?" Wen Jiu thought for a moment and said, "That's right, Qingtian is a celebrity in the entertainment industry, isn't she? It's not strange for you to know her."
"Go on, tell me, who am I protecting her from?" Third Master Lei's head was throbbing.
Does this Xia Qingtian die if she doesn't offend someone every day?
"The Tang and Miao families," Wen Jiu replied.
"Huh?" Third Master Lei's eyelids twitched at the sound.
My word.
The Tang family specialized in poisons, and the Miao family specialized in curses. Now, the two most formidable families in China specializing in poisons and curses have both been offended by Xia Qingtian?
"In short, it's too troublesome, I don't want to explain it in detail," Wen Jiu said, digging in her ear. "Since your Lei family has a multitude of experts, skilled in all kinds of esoteric arts, it's up to you!"
The Lei family was in the antique business, running auction houses, and dabbled in many unorthodox practices.
If there was anyone to counter the Tang and Miao families, Wen Jiu's first thought was the Lei family.
"Bye, bye, that's it then." Wen Jiu perfunctorily hung up the phone.
On the other end of the phone, Third Master Lei's temple throbbed. He gritted out three words through his teeth: "Xia… Qing… Tian!"
On the return car, Xia Qingtian scratched her itchy ear and murmured, "Strange… who's talking about me?"
At the same time, in the original room of Old Man Miao, Father Miao and Miao Tong stood side by side by the window, Father Miao with a stern expression, while Miao Tong's face still wore a smile.
"Although faint, I did smell the scent of Tang family poison on Miao Sang." Father Miao said with a dark expression, "I didn't expect the Tang family to approach Miao Sang so quickly."
"Should we bring Big Brother back to the Miao family for protection?" Miao Tong asked, looking at Father Miao. "Grandfather's token hasn't been found yet. I wonder if it has already been given to Big Brother, and he's just guarding against us?"
"Sang Sang doesn't seem that calculating. It's more likely the Xia Qingtian beside him…" Father Miao's gaze deepened.
"Could she be from the Tang family? Or sent by the Tang family?" Miao Tong guessed.
"No, she also has the scent of Tang family poison on her. She was likely poisoned on the same day as Miao Sang and has been detoxified." Father Miao shook his head. "It's clear she's protecting Miao Sang. Your Big Brother trusts her a lot."
"Then what do we do now?" Miao Tong vexedly scratched the back of his head. "Big Brother finally returned, only to leave again. What's the point of him coming back? To give Grandfather peace in his passing?"
"Your second uncle won't let this go. Letting Miao Sang stay outside for now might actually protect him better," Father Miao frowned slightly.
"Should we find someone to protect Big Brother?" Miao Tong asked.
"Don't act rashly for now, lest you alert the enemy. The Tang family is insidious and cunning. Since they could infiltrate Miao Sang's side, they must have other schemes," Father Miao took a deep breath and said, "Don't mention this to your mother. She's soft-hearted and kind, and tends to overthink things."
"Mom doesn't have the time, does she? She just saw Big Brother cry, then saw Grandfather's body and cried again. She fainted and hasn't woken up yet. When she wakes up, she'll likely faint again," Miao Tong said helplessly. "Grandfather has been holding on until now, even breathing with difficulty. Death is actually a release for him."
"Yes, keep a close eye on your second uncle these few days. Don't let him make a move on Sang Sang," Father Miao agreed, his gaze sweeping across the entire ward, and he sighed faintly, "That's all for now."
Miao Tong also sighed, feeling that things were about to get complicated. Tsk.
Meanwhile, Xia Qingtian and Xia Shang returned to the Yue family, just in time for their lunch.
Hearing that the housekeeper had sent meals to Erya's room, Xia Qingtian asked the housekeeper to send two more portions, as she and Xia Shang would also dine in Erya's room.
After the housekeeper agreed, Xia Qingtian and Xia Shang went directly to find Erya. Upon entering, they were immediately kicked out: "You reek! Did you roll around in a pile of bugs? Go take a bath! You're not allowed in my room until you're clean!"
Erya's door was slammed shut in front of Xia Qingtian and Xia Shang, almost hitting them on the nose.
Xia Qingtian and Xia Shang looked at each other, their mouths twitching slightly.
"Do we stink?" Xia Qingtian sniffed her wrist and the clothes on her shoulders. Aside from the faint smell of hospital disinfectant and car freshener, she couldn't smell anything.
"No, we don't," Xia Shang shook his head. He didn't smell anything either.
"Never mind, let's go take a bath first so we can eat later." Xia Qingtian sighed and she and Xia Shang each took a bath before returning to Erya's room.
"Honestly, where did you two go!" Erya glared at them, puffing out her cheeks. "You made me almost throw up my meal!"
"Is it that exaggerated? We just went to the hospital. Little Uncle's grandfather passed away," Xia Qingtian said.
"Lies, how could there be such a strong smell of dead insects in a hospital? You clearly went to see that Miao person!" Erya said unhappily. "I'm telling you, the Miao family is sinister and cunning. They'll do anything to achieve their goals! Stay away from the Miao family, or you won't even know how you died."
Xia Shang blinked at this, then looked at Xia Qingtian in disbelief.
Were his family members that evil!
"..." Xia Qingtian was silent for a moment, then seemed to recall something and asked, "Erya… I remember, you’re surnamed Tang, right?"
"Huh? How did you know?" Erya stared blankly at Xia Qingtian.
"When you were sleeping on the plane, your boarding pass fell on the floor, and I picked it up for you," Xia Qingtian recalled Erya's sprawled posture on the plane, and looking at the two people in front of her, she felt a slight headache.
My word.
Xia. Sinister and Cunning Miao Family Member. Shang.
Er. Ruthless Tang Family Member. Ya.
They were all in front of her, weren't they.