At that moment, Li Shaoxing’s eyes widened instantly, and he was about to get into a fight with the two brothers from the Xiao family. Xiao Qingbei, with his sprained ankle, watched anxiously from the side, itching to join in, but Li Qiao quickly stopped him.
“Stay out of this, patient. Third Brother is no match for them right now.”
Sure enough, Li Shaoxing was nearly pushed over.
They barged into the bedroom as they wished.
“Found it…”
Xiao Qinglu’s voice rang out. Li Hui’s face turned ashen, while Li Qiao effortlessly pulled Li Shaoxing aside.
A talisman was slapped onto his back!
With his mind briefly cleared, Li Shaoxing recalled everything that had happened.
“Brother Shaoxing…” Just as Li Hui was about to touch him, Li Shaoxing seized the moment to dodge away.
“Get lost,” he said with disgust.
Li Hui’s expression changed drastically. “It’s you! What did you do to Brother Shaoxing?” she cried out resentfully.
Li Qiao ignored her.
In the bedroom, Xiao Qinglu carried out a strangely expressive ceramic doll. Following behind him, Xiao Qingyan held two vases in his hands. He turned them over, and water poured out, emitting a strong scent of peach blossoms.
“Qiaoqiao, there are even offerings inside. This is way too intentional—who in their right mind would do something like this?”
Xiao Qinglu shuddered, his back feeling cold.
“These are my things. Who gave you permission to touch my belongings?”
“Smash them,” Li Qiao ordered.
The Xiao brothers promptly shattered the ceramic doll and vases, and Li Shaoxing immediately fainted.
Before them, Li Hui screamed hysterically.
Her bloodshot eyes fixed on Li Qiao!
“You’ll pay for this!”
“The retribution has already fallen upon you. Haven’t you realized it yet?” Li Qiao suddenly smiled faintly.
Her reaction sent a chill down Li Hui’s spine.
“Li Qiao, what do you mean? What retribution has she suffered?” Su Qiantang asked, bewildered.
“Imbalance of yin and yang, day and night reversed.”
Li Hui collapsed to the floor. After letting out a wail like a ghost or wolf, she fell unconscious.
“Miss Su, didn’t you say you liked my Third Brother? He’s fainted—aren’t you going to check on him?”
“Hmph, he just told me to get lost,” Su Qiantang grumbled, but despite her complaints, she couldn’t help but worry and moved closer to Li Shaoxing.
Fortunately, they had brought the Xiao brothers along.
When they left, no one paid any attention to Li Hui on the floor, mainly because of Li Qiao’s earlier remark—she wouldn’t die!
Li Shaoxing was rushed to the hospital for a thorough check-up.
Upon learning that he was fine, everyone’s worries eased slightly. Su Qiantang offered, “I’ll stay here and take care of Brother Shaoxing. You all should go back and rest.”
“Thank you for the trouble,” Li Qiao said.
After the four of them left, Xiao Qinglu curiously asked her how she had figured out Li Hui’s scheme.
Could she really be a mystic?
Xiao Qingbei, who had the most firsthand experience, proudly said, “Qiaoqiao is the best. I’ve personally tried her invisibility talisman—it’s truly amazing.”
Invisibility talisman?
Xiao Qingyan and Xiao Qinglu exchanged glances.
They both glared at Xiao Qingbei. “So it wasn’t a dream when we were kicked at night—it was you?”
“Ah… Ouch, my foot hurts.”
“Fifth Brother, quit pretending.”
Xiao Qingyan glanced at Li Qiao again and asked, “Were you intentionally giving them time alone?”
“They are destined to have a connection. If they can seize it, they’ll grow old together.”
“Qiaoqiao, can you read faces?”
“Yes, but some things aren’t set in stone. Your face reflects your heart!” Even if something is predestined, it can change due to certain decisions. Xiao Qingyan pondered this thoughtfully.
As for Li Hui, although Xiao Qingyan was curious, he held back.
Those who make deals with dark forces won’t end up well.
