“You little brat, confess honestly. When did this idea start?”
Qi You was lying on her side, propping her head up with her right hand while playing with Qi Yun’s hair with her left. A faint, wicked smile curled at the corner of her mouth.
“What idea? The idea of liking my sister, or the plan just now?”
“Both.”
“That was ages ago. I can’t even remember.”
“But I’m your biological sister.”
“I know. If you weren’t, I wouldn’t like you.”
Qi Yun rolled her eyes, completely speechless at this sister-obsessed girl. She had no energy to change anything anymore.
Let it be.
Let it be love. Who asked her to be so unlucky in this life to have met this little brat.
“Qi You, let’s not meet again in the next life. I’m really tired.”
Qi You rested her head on Qi Yun’s stomach and shook her head in refusal. “That won’t do. Sisters for one life, sisters for every life. Big sis, you can’t get rid of your little sis.”
“Pfft, do you think we’re proper sisters like this?” Qi Yun said with contempt.
“Uh… it does seem a bit improper, huh.”
“You know it’s improper? Can’t you just… hehehe, you little brat!!! Why are you tickling me?” Qi Yun sat up and glared at her.
Qi You rolled from her stomach onto her thighs, raised both hands in surrender, and said with a pitiful look, “Sis, it wasn’t me. I’m innocent.”
Qi Yun looked at her like she was an idiot.
Then she gave her a pat on the head. “Get up. I’m going to pack my luggage.”
“No way. Sis, are you really going back?”
“Can I not go back? Chen Xiaoyan is still in Qin Wushuang’s hands. Do you think if I don’t go back, Mu Qingxue and the others will treat us well?”
“Ah…” Qi You sighed.
This was a very realistic problem. To them, we are ultimately just strangers, dispensable.
“Sis, how about we leave this place and go live in another city?”
“No. Chen Xiaoyan has been kind to us. We can’t repay kindness with enmity and abandon her when she’s in danger. Her being taken hostage by Qin Wushuang is mainly our fault. Xiao You, we need to have a conscience, you know?”
Qi You slowly lowered her head. “I understand, big sis.”
“Mm, help me pack. We’re going back to Modu City immediately.”
“Alright, I need to pack my own things too.”
Hearing this, Qi Yun smiled slightly without saying anything, nor did she stop her.
If they came together, then they would go back together.
……
After dawdling for two hours, the two sisters met downstairs with their suitcases. They both turned around to take one last look at the residential complex where they had stayed for a day.
To be honest, compared to the neighborhood in Modu City, they preferred living here. At least it wasn’t as desolate as Modu.
“Sis, let’s go.”
“Mm.”
Qi Yun turned around resolutely and pulled her suitcase to the gate access point of the complex. Just as she was about to take out her access card to open the gate, two security guards suddenly ran over.
“Are you Miss Qi Yun and Miss Qi You?”
“Yes, what’s the matter?” Qi Yun asked, startled.
“Someone asked us to pass a message: you don’t need to go back to Modu City.”
“Huh?” The two sisters were taken aback and exchanged glances, both puzzled.
Weren’t they told that Chen Xiaoyan was in imminent danger and they had to return to Modu City to ensure her safety?
Why the sudden change of plan?
“Excuse me, sir, could you tell us who gave you this message?”
“You’ll know when you go back.”
‘Go back and know?’
‘Could it be Sister Yaoyao?’
“Sis, do you think Sister Xiaoyan might already be safe?” Qi You said excitedly.
Qi Yun nodded. It was indeed possible.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t have stopped her from returning to Modu City. “Let’s go. Let’s go back and ask her.”
—
At that moment, Qian Renxue was having a video chat with Mu Qingxue in Apartment 302. Both had joyful smiles on their faces.
Just half an hour ago, Flight JK857 had successfully returned to Qingzhou Airport. The five hijackers were arrested by the police immediately after the plane landed.
The case was currently under investigation.
“Missy, the Liu Family’s power is truly not to be underestimated. Their political influence is too strong. But what puzzles me is why the Zhao Family was also involved?” Mu Qingxue nodded.
If it weren’t for Liu Hengtian stepping in, the intelligence wouldn’t have reached the eyes of those big shots in Kyoto so quickly.
The big shots then passed it on to the current head of the Qin Family.
In front of the Organization, which is such a heavyweight, the Qin Family is just a child.
The Four Families of Kyoto have been rooted there for a hundred years. Although the Organization could uproot them, there’s no need.
Because the industries of the four families are closely tied to Kyoto City. Touching them would destabilize the entire Kyoto.
Moreover, the four families had some merit in the founding of Huaguo, so they have been tolerated until now.
As long as they behave themselves, everyone coexists peacefully, and all is well.
But then, the young master of the Qin Family, Qin Wushuang, ordered a hijacking, which had a certain negative impact on Huaguo’s international image.
The First Leader of the Organization even had a video call with the head of the Qin Family, calling out Qin Wushuang by name and severely criticizing his actions.
So the question is: how did the higher-ups determine for sure that he planned the hijacking?
All intelligence came from a certain bureau. The power of the Organization is beyond ordinary imagination.
To appease the Organization’s wrath, the Qin Family had to cede part of their industries to the state. As a result, the Qin Family’s strength shrank by a quarter, taking a huge hit.
As for the Zhao Family, Mu Qingxue still couldn’t figure out why they had teamed up with the Liu Family against the Qin Family. Could it be that the three families have a feud?
“Heh, anyway, that Qin dog suffered a double loss this time. It’s hilarious.” Mu Qingxue laughed heartily, doubling over until she could barely straighten up.
Seeing her missy so happy, Qian Renxue couldn’t help but laugh along.
“By the way, missy, do I need to go to the airport to pick up Dalao Xiaoyan?”
“No need. Dong Me is with her, so nothing will happen. Besides, Qin Wushuang has been stripped of all his authority in the Qin Family by his old man. He won’t pose a threat to us for a while.”
“Alright.”
“Yaoyao, tell the Qi sisters to come back.”
Qian Renxue frowned and said, “Missy, although Qin Wushuang has lost this round, his status as the Qin Family heir hasn’t changed. If in the future—” Before she could finish, Mu Qingxue interrupted her.
“Yaoyao, do you think sending them back would stop him from targeting us? The grudge is already set. It can’t be undone.”
“I understand.”
“Alright. When Xiaoyan gets back, tell her to video me. Earlier on the plane, the signal was bad, so we couldn’t call.”
“Okay, missy. You go ahead with your work.”
“Mm.”
Qian Renxue waited until Mu Qingxue ended the call before putting down her phone. Then she sent a message to the security office.
After putting down her phone, she felt exhausted. She lay down on the sofa and massaged her temples.
A few hours ago, when she heard that Chen Xiaoyan had been taken hostage by Qin Wushuang, she was terrified, like an ant on a hot skillet, pacing around in panic.
Fortunately, in the end, she was safe and sound.