Chapter 1809: “Guesthouse”
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Qiao Mei had only come here to buy back the necklace and she did not expect
Brother Lei to want to become sworn siblings with her. Yao Nian had told Qiao Mei whatever he knew about this underground gambling den. Many years ago, Yao Nian had tried to dig up more information about Brother Lei and found out that he was very likely to be backed by an important member of the government. Furthermore, no one had ever seen what Brother Lei really looked like. He must have other identities.
This gambling den enjoyed the highest status and had lasted the longest in the capital, so there must definitely be more than one group of people behind it. Militarymen in this country had to have their past three generations investigated before they could join the military, so there was definitely no one with a criminal background inside. This was the real reason why Brother Lei wanted to get to know Qiao Mei and befriend her.
“Thank you for thinking so highly of me, Brother Lei, but I really don’t have the fortune to accept your kindness,” Qiao Mei said seriously.
Brother Lei pursed his lips resignedly. The two bottles which Qiao Mei had placed on the table were truly his “saviors”. Human desires were insatiable. Once one was able to satisfy one desire, the next desire would be born. He was no exception. If there was really a day when he was on the verge of death, these things could come in really handy.
“Alright then, you have to leave behind everything you gain from here today. You can only take this necklace with you,” Brother Lei said impatiently.
“Brother Lei, thank you for letting me off.” Before Qiao Mei left, she took a long look at the bottles of medicinal wine on the table. She was blindfolded and led out through the back door of the gambling den. The bodyguards brought her to an open area and left her there.
Qiao Mei took off the blindfold. Fortunately, Brother Lei had let her off this time. Otherwise, she could have lost her life inside. Next time, she could not do such things alone and must be even more prepared.
Using the nearby plants, Qiao Mei found the way to the main road which was closest to her. Even if there would not be many people driving by at night, the possibility was still there. Qiao Mei walked quickly towards the main road. It was cold at night and she had taken off all her jewelry before she came to hide her identity. She did not even have the “temperature-regulating bangle” with her.
Fortunately, Qiao Mei had actually prepared three bottles of medicinal wine for Brother Lei. She could not bear to give the last bottle to Brother Lei, so it came in handy now. Qiao Mei drank half of the medicinal wine in the bottle and kept the other half for the rest of the journey.
She slowly walked towards the direction of home. Every time something like this happened, Qiao Mei thought about training an eagle. Then, whenever she needed help, she could whistle and summon it to come and help her send a message. That would be so convenient.
She suddenly heard a car coming up behind her and quickly stretched out her hand to flag it down. When she looked up, she realized that the driver was Xia Wen. She froze, not knowing how to explain the situation to him.
Xia Wen said moodily, “Get in the car! Walking in the wilderness in the middle of the night, you might as well feed yourself to the wolves!”
Qiao Mei scrambled into the front passenger seat and looked at Xia Wen uneasily, hoping that he would say something to her. However, Xia Wen ignored her along the way and did not even look at her.
Just as they were about to reach home, Qiao Mei finally mustered her courage and said, “Eldest Brother, it’s all my fault! You can scold me!”
Xia Wen parked the car in front of the house and said, “Get out first.”
Qiao Mei got out of the car nervously and went into the house. Xu Kang had already prepared hot water and food for her. Qiao Mei did not have her dinner because of this matter! She was already starving by now.
Xia Wen came in and sat opposite Qiao Mei. “Tell me, Heroine Qiao, what have you done?”
Qiao Mei put down her bowl and chopsticks and said, “Um… Eldest Brother, you already know everything?”
“Yao Nian was really worried that something would really happen to you. He told me about it after you entered the gambling den. You’re really capable enough to be able to find the entrance. I can’t even spot their main door!” Xia Wen said angrily.
“You flatter me… I just happened to find my way in…” Qiao Mei whispered.
“If I hadn’t bumped into you! Would you have walked back on foot? Don’t you know that you’re pregnant! You’re really getting too capable! If Xia Zhe finds out about this, he’ll definitely skin you alive! So that you learn your lesson well!” Xia Wen said furiously.
Qiao Mei muttered softly, “He won’t dare to do it…”
“Huh? What did you say?” Xia Wen stared at Qiao Mei and questioned her.
“l said that you’re right! I’ve learned my lesson! This will never happen again! In the future, I’ll report everything I do to the family! I definitely won’t let anyone worry about me!” Qiao Mei raised three fingers and made an oath..