The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1511 - 1510: Big Shot

The old man of the Qin family didn't feel guilty for making Qin Qing use Tang Rao; instead, he comforted Qin Qing, saying it was unavoidable and that she had no other choice.She hesitantly agreed at first, and after she did so, the old man informed Qin Qing that the two people assigned to her had always been by his side, essentially being his people. If there was anything unclear, she could consult those two maids at any time.

Qin Qing was greatly surprised. She thought it would just be two slightly clever girls from their house, but these were people who had been by the old man's side. What did this imply? It meant that the old man was placing all his bets on Qin Qing.

"Grandfather, what exactly do you want your granddaughter to help you with? Can you at least give me a hint, and at least let me know if it will jeopardize Tang Rao's interests or safety?"

After all, he was the man she chose to be with; how could Qin Qing stand by and watch Tang Rao fall into a predicament?

If something were to happen to her man, what would she do?

The old man's face turned slightly red, and he choked up before unemotionally saying, "No, of course not. I won't do anything to harm Tang Rao's interests and safety, you don't have to say, I won't do it either."

There were many truths that the old man dared not speak in front of Qin Qing; he knew her personality well. Whether Qin Qing could hold her tongue, the old man understood even better than Qin Qing herself.

Qin Qing naively believed the old man's words and brought the two maids he had prepared for her to Zijing City that very day.

Maidservants from one's own house coming to serve wouldn't be questioned in Zijing City, and Qin Qing hadn't heard of any regulations requiring registration.

"Maid Chun Ping, Dong Qi greets Miss."

Qin Qing brought Chun Ping and Dong Qi to the courtyard, and the two shy girls dared kneel on the ground to greet Qin Qing only then.

Chun Ping was a bit thin, so thin in the wind that you worried she'd be blown over, while Dong Qi was a bit plump, as if she had monopolized Chun Ping's share of food over the years.

"Chun Ping and Dong Qi, we haven't been strangers before. Since Grandfather chose you for me, you're now mine, and I hope you won't harbor any bad intentions. I believe Grandfather has spoken to you a lot. In this Zijing City, it's not just up to me; if you make mistakes, I, myself, who doesn't have a stable position, can't protect you."

Qin Qing deliberately laid down the law in front of the two new girls. She wasn't foolish; she was astute enough to know that the people grandfather sent would initially be aligned with him. She wanted maids that worked, not those who would gather intelligence for grandfather and betray Qin Qing. Before they even came to Zijing City, who their real master was should be clear.

Chun Ping and Dong Qi, who initially stood up, hurriedly knelt down again, knocking their heads to the ground and anxiously saying, "Miss, please see clearly, Chun Ping and Dong Qi, though coming from Master, are assigned to you. From now on, Chun Ping and Dong Qi are Miss's people. Whatever Miss says, Chun Ping and Dong Qi do, with no intention of betraying the master."

After speaking, they knocked their heads three more times before being personally helped up by Qin Qing.

Being personally helped up by the master was a blessing for Chun Ping and Dong Qi. After thanking Qin Qing, they quickly started arranging accommodations for her evening. Newcomers who could manage that much indeed did show their dedication.

"Trusted aides sent by Grandfather wouldn't easily listen to my words, would they?"

Qin Qing furrowed her brows in deep contemplation. However much she wanted, what good was it? Could wanting solve not helping Grandfather with his tasks?

She was a child of the Qin family, destined to be a sacrificial pawn for the family. Often, it wasn't about whether she wanted to say no, but rather if she even had the option.

Tang Rao received the news that an important figure was coming to Tingzhou, which had already alerted the Governor of Tingzhou.

But who was the Governor of Tingzhou?

He had been rampant in Tingzhou for such a long time, having encountered countless families, both allies and foes. However, to say he had interacted with the so-called 'big shots' who oversee Tingzhou and North Island? Tang Rao had yet to meet any.

"Boss, here's the information on that big shot you wanted."

Cha Xiangzi handed Tang Rao a comprehensive report on the person. Gathering as much information in the shortest possible time was Cha Xiangzi's forte.

"A big shot from West Island?"

Ha, who did he think was coming? It turned out to be an old acquaintance!

Describing Tang Rao's relationship with this person as a case of 'enemies on a narrow path' couldn't be more fitting.

"Precisely, this person's rumored to have significant influence. West Island seldom had much interaction with North Island; they never looked up to anything from the North. We must tread carefully regarding their motives in coming here."

Their influence was indeed significant; Cha Xiangzi was right. They must be cautious. What Cha Xiangzi didn't know was, that even without meeting, Tang Rao had already crossed paths with them—a blood feud demanding life.

Who could it be? It was the man Yue Er liked before, the Second Young Master Zhou Jie's grandfather, Zhou Runfa.

When Tang Rao found out Zhou Jie's grandfather was Zhou Runfa, he thought Zhou Runfa had entered the Divine Realm. But contemplating further, even if he had, it wouldn't be that formidable. That magnificent title made Tang Rao fear that when he saw Zhou Runfa, he might uncontrollably kneel down and shout, "God of Gamblers, please take me as your apprentice."

"Boss, why that expression? Are you okay?"

Called several times, Tang Rao finally snapped out of his pleasant daydream.

"Me? I'm fine. Keep an eye on that end, and report any news immediately."

The people of the Zhou family were all tough cookies. From when they killed so many by the West Island shore, Tang Rao never thought he'd remain untouched. How can such influential people stand by and watch as their grandson dies, their subordinates die, yet still pretend nothing happened?

No, the gentleman prefers death to insult; in that, Tang Rao truly believes.

"Also, wait a moment, don't leave yet."

Tang Rao remembered there was something unfinished and called Cha Xiangzi back. Cha Xiangzi nearly stumbled towards Tang Rao.

"Boss, can't we say everything at once instead of in segments?"

This is exhausting for me.

Cha Xiangzi knew when to stop, complaining lightly before waiting for Tang Rao's next words.

"Xiao Yue, she's alright, isn't she?"

Tang Rao heard that Geng Bucuo confessed to Xiao Yue again, and this time Xiao Yue hadn't refused straight away and merely said she needed more time to think.

In Tang Rao's mind, when a woman says more time is needed, it's either a subtle refusal or a reserved acceptance.

To outsiders, aren't both answers really just nonsense?