"However, I heard that for some reason, the Kuishan Sect canceled the kill order!" Seeing Jin Beibei's expression, Xiao Yuanshan hurriedly added, "The key is their Sect Master. I don't know how he mysteriously died. Although there are various rumors, from my intuition, Xiao Chen and Cheng Mengying should still be safe for now."
Xiao Yuanshan was in the secular world, and his information channels were limited. It was not easy for him to find out this much, and he could only speculate based on the information he already had.
Jin Beibei was still digesting this news when Xiao Hai looked at his watch and said softly to Xiao Yuanshan, "Father, it's almost time. There is an important agenda in the company in the afternoon, and according to the plan we discussed before, we have to arrange for people to find Xiao Chen. Do you think … we should go?"
Although the Xiao Family had exhausted almost all of their financial resources and manpower to search for Xiao Chen, they also had to maintain the normal operations of the company. Otherwise, a large-scale search would drag down the entire family, and it would be impossible for them to have an endless supply of funds behind them.
"Well, you go and find Xiao Xiao first." Xiao Yuanshan nodded and looked at his watch. He stood up and said apologetically, "Beibei, your Uncle Xiao and I have to go to the company first. We have some business to deal with. Xiao Xiao and you are of the same generation, so you should have more common topics to talk about. When she comes, you guys can talk first! Don't leave tonight, stay here and have a meal! "
"Okay, I won't be polite with you, Grandpa Xiao! It's been a long time since I've eaten the food of the mortal world. Heavenly Spring Sect is such a poor and desolate place that even a piece of meat is hard to come by. I've been craving it for the past year! "Jin Beibei did not refuse and gladly agreed.
Anyway, she had no place to go now. At least she felt more comfortable in the Xiao family, and didn't have to worry too much.
Although Jin Beibei used to dislike Xiao Xiao, in front of the elders, she would not easily show it.
After waiting in the living room for a while, Xiao Xiao followed Xiao Hai out. Her footsteps were a little sluggish, and her complexion was very poor. She had two big dark circles under her eyes, and looked like she had not slept well for many days.
"You two talk first. We're going to the company to do something. We'll be back before dinner." Xiao Hai knew that Jin Beibei and Xiao Xiao could be considered acquaintances, so he didn't introduce them too much. After giving a few simple instructions and nodding at Jin Beibei, he got into the car with Xiao Yuanshan and left the Xiao family.
"Long time no see, Bei Bei. How have you been?" Xiao Xiao, who looked tired, forced a smile and said, "You've cultivated in the Heavenly Spring Sect for a year. You must have become a powerful expert, right?"
Xiao Xiao and Jin Beibei didn't have much of a friendship, so she didn't know what to talk about. However, as the host, she couldn't treat her guest too coldly, so she just casually greeted her.
"Oh, what's so good about it? Just like that! It's rare for me to come back, but I can't even find my cousin and cousin-in-law! " Jin Beibei spread her hands and added absent-mindedly, "Also, I've only been cultivating for a year. I'm just a martial artist right now. I can take care of a few hooligans, but I'm not that good."
"Who says you're not?" When Xiao Xiao, who was originally tired, heard this, she seemed to have found her soul. Her spirits were lifted, and she sighed again. Shaking her head, she said, "My brother has mysteriously disappeared for an entire year. He doesn't even know how to call home. He doesn't even reply to my emails. I'm so worried!"
Ever since Xiao Chen went missing, Xiao Xiao had been sending him emails almost every week. However, it was like a rock sinking into the ocean. Xiao Xiao tossed and turned in bed every day, unable to sleep at night. She had lost a lot of weight.
"So you're still worried about my brother-in-law, Xiao Chen? I thought you couldn't wait for him to not come back! Back when he was down and out, you didn't treat him well either. Now, you're worried about his safety. This script is quite ironic! " Jin Beibei glanced at Xiao Xiao and curled her lips. She was clearly disdainful of such behavior.
"Hehe, I think you've misunderstood." Xiao Xiao was not angered by Jin Beibei's mockery. She continued to speak calmly, "Back then, the Cheng family secretly plotted against our Xiao family and chased my brother out of the family. I had no choice at the time, so I deliberately distanced myself from him. However, it was mainly to protect my brother. After all, he's the only male in the Xiao family's generation."
"What? Are you serious? Back at school, you were flirting with Qi Zhigao. Then you ran off to flirt with Cheng Mengqiang. You even ostracized my brother-in-law, Xiao Chen. I still remember it all! Now that you're saying that, why do I feel like you did it on purpose? "Jin Beibei was very surprised to hear this for the first time. She asked in doubt.
Although Xiao Xiao's expression did not seem like she was lying, how could she explain what she had done back then? Jin Beibei could not help but feel perplexed.
"Ahem, do you think I wanted to do that?" Xiao Xiao explained with a wry smile, "If I had a good relationship with my brother back then, what would the Cheng family think when they saw it? They would definitely be more eager to harm my brother! So, I could only keep my distance from him on the surface and act like I hated him. Only then would the Cheng family let down their guard. "
"Oh … that does make sense …" Jin Beibei scratched her head and rubbed her chin as she recalled, "I was wondering why many of your actions back then seemed so deliberate. It was like you were doing it on purpose. I thought you were disgusted with my brother-in-law!"
"In order to prevent my brother from being harmed by the Cheng family, I could only sacrifice myself and get close to that guy, Cheng Mengqiang. At the same time, I wanted to get some insider information and then secretly tell my brother, like a spy." Xiao Xiao did not know whether to laugh or cry as she recalled the scene. She added, "Also, I don't have a good impression of Qi Zhigao. He was the one who approached me."
"Oh, so that's how it is! Looks like I've misunderstood you. I'm sorry! "Jin Beibei nodded. Her dissatisfaction toward Xiao Xiao finally faded a lot.
She suddenly remembered that Xiao Chen had indeed mentioned that he had received an email warning from a stranger. However, she did not expect it to be Xiao Xiao behind his back!
"It's fine. We were all thinking about Xiao Chen's safety. My actions are indeed very displeasing, so I won't blame you. That's my original intention, so it's normal for you to misunderstand," Xiao Xiao said calmly. She did not mind at all, or else she would not have chosen this path in the first place.
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