Chapter 45

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Translator: Cheese

Entrapment1

A stranger had appeared by his granddaughter’s side, so of course Elder You had to send someone to investigate. It was just that he loved his granddaughter so dearly that he didn’t even wait for the investigation results to come out before personally coming to Luocheng.

In the cramped toy store, You Pinyan introduced each of her new friends to the elder, rambling about her experience as she pushed the wheelchair. Tiantian this, Tiantian that–every time she mentioned Tiantian, she spoke in the tone of a fangirl, which stunned Tang Qifeng.

He only now realized how stupid he had been in believing that stinky kid’s words about Xiao Yan liking Liu Kaiyan. Your mom, the person Xiao Yan liked was actually Su Tian, right?

Recalling the words she had said that day he’d arrived as she stood by the door of the toy store, he couldn’t help giving a shudder. It… it couldn’t be that he guessed correctly ba?

Why did he become a love rival with a girl yingyingying.

Elder You listened, smiling the entire time. From time to time, he looked up at Su Tian. The scrutiny and guardedness in his eyes visibly melted away into appreciation and admiration.

When he heard You Pinyan curse Tang Qifeng for being stingy and voiding Xi Yun’s cheque for five million, the elder couldn’t help but rap on his granddaughter’s head. In a deep and serious voice, he said:

“A’Nan, you’re being willful again. Xiao Tang did the right thing, paying attention to business integrity. Xiao Tang noticed he was cheated; is there anything wrong with voiding the cheque? Look at how much younger Xiao Yun is than you, yet he knows to correct his wrongs. What about you?”

Although the elder spoiled his granddaughter, he was principled in the matters of right and wrong. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have made it to where he was today.

You Pinyan curled her lips, not quite convinced. “If it weren’t for Tiantian, the little money grubber wouldn’t have given the money back ba?”

Children naturally admired the strong. Although the elder was sitting in a wheelchair, his powerful aura hadn’t diminished in the slightest. The little kid secretly made up his mind to be as amazing as the old man in the future.

Hearing the elder talk about him, he was both bashful and proud. “Even if jiejie didn’t say it, I would have given it back sooner or later.”

You Pinyan harrumphed, expressing her disbelief.

Xi Yun also turned away and ignored her.

The old man: “Listen to Tiantian more in the future, understand?”

You Pinyan: “I always listen to Tiantian. Everything Tiantian says is right.”

That fangirling appearance caused the group of people to turn away.

Can’t bear to look straight at her.

When the exchange of pleasantries finally came to an end, the old man asked, “You all were discussing something just now?”

You Pinyan talked about Kaka again. It just so happened that Liu Kaiyan lived close by where they were, so he went out to fetch his comics. The elder put on his reading glasses and looked through it with a serious face.

When he reached the end, the elder closed the manuscript, saying, “This manhua is excellent. Why don’t I invest in it?”

As soon as he said this, everyone looked at Liu Kaiyan.

The power of capital was enormous, not to mention that Kaka was already a very good work as it was. With the elder throwing in money, it could be made into a phenomenal work.

As long as Liu Kaiyan agreed, the future was bright. There would be no need to sign with Fangyuan Technology or make a bet with 10,000 copies to test the waters.

He just needed to wait for fame and fortune to come.

Who could resist such great temptation?

Liu Kaiyan also couldn’t help but grow excited. He looked around and saw that everyone was watching him. Finally, his gaze landed on Su Tian’s face. Her eyes still held a faint smile, warm and focused, instantly allowing him to calm down.

Liu Kaiyan took a deep breath and said, “Thank you2 for your appreciation, but we’ve already made a plan. We want to try it through our own efforts. If we borrow your strength, I’m afraid we will regret it in the future.”

The old man froze, appreciation flashing in his eyes once again.

When A’Nan came out this time, she indeed got to know many excellent youths.

You Pinyan patted Liu Kaiyan on the shoulder. “Well said!”

Liu Kaiyan silently shrugged off her hand.

You Pinyan, not noticing anything, said to the old man, “Grandpa, you don’t need to secretly help us, either. We’ll rely on ourselves this time.”

The old man didn’t force it. He only promised that, regardless of when, if they had any difficulties, they could come look for him.

He also wanted to see how far this group of youths could go.

A’Nan was following them out to make a living. Although she couldn’t see it herself, it was far better than butting heads3 at home all day with that mother and daughter.

Otherwise in time, he worried that A’Nan would become like that mother and daughter, full of resentment.

Nothing like how she was right now, with a completely different vigor and energy. Once A’Nan was tempered by her experiences outside, he would bring her back by his side and personally instruct her, then hand over the company to her in the future.

The elder didn’t stay in Luocheng for too long. You Zanfeng was incompetent, and there were still many company affairs he couldn’t brush off that needed his attention. Having seen his granddaughter and knowing that she was doing well, he put down his pile of worries and returned that night.

Everyone escorted Elder Song to the car. Going together with them was Tang Qifeng. When she saw the two of them get in the car, You Pinyan suddenly rushed over and grabbed the car door.

“Grandpa, don’t forget my aquarium. I’m still waiting to give it to Tiantian, okay?”

The old man laughed out loud. “I know, I’ll have people start planning when I go back.”

Only then did You Pinyan happily wave her hand, letting the driver go.

The car drove farther and farther down the road, gradually disappearing from sight, but You Pinyan stood by the road. She didn’t move until Su Tian came over and handed her a tissue.

You Pinyan’s tears instantly burst forth. She hugged Su Tian, crying snot and tears, without any regard for her image.

Su Tian gently patted her back, saying softly, “Be good~”

Totally coaxing the eldest young miss like a child.

In the car, the elder took out a handkerchief to wipe his incessantly falling tears. Tang Qifeng couldn’t understand, and he asked, “Grandpa, if you’re so reluctant to part with Xiao Yan, why didn’t you bring her back?”

The old man sniffled. “The child is all grown and wants to go out to make a living. It’s a good thing… a good thing…”

As he said that, more tears flowed out.

Tang Qifeng: “…”

He still didn’t understand. You Pinyan was the You family’s eldest young miss, and the elder had left almost all of the property to her. She only needed to follow the path the elder had laid out for her and move forward. What need was there to get mixed up with some Kaka?

A manhua, even if it was popular, what could it do?

The elder sighed. “A’Nan is like me… like me ah…”

First it was Tang Qifeng. Then it was the elder. Soon, everyone in Luocheng knew that the little girl working in the toy store came from a rich family, and many thieves began to have some thoughts, including Xi Zhiqiang.

Wang Qi put on mascara in front of the dressing table and urged the man on the bed, “Ai, did you hear, your son hangs out all day with that girl who comes from a rich family. The people who came looking for her were all driving luxury cars that sell for millions.”

Of course Xi Zhiqiang hadn’t heard. He lounged lazily on the bed. “So what? It’s not ours.”

Wang Qi turned around and pinched his leg. “Are you a pig head? Make your son go over and bask in her light a bit4 ah.”

Xi Zhiqiang abruptly sat up. “You’re saying…”

Wang Qi began to apply lipstick as she said vaguely, “The family’s so rich. They must have a lot of money. Doesn’t he play with them all day? Taking two things back will be enough for us to eat and drink.”

Xi Zhiqiang stroked his chin in thought. That’s right ah, he’d heard that the bracelet from last time was worth 180,000. Even if a bracelet was too big, swiping a ring or earring wasn’t a small amount of money.

After sending off the elder, everyone continued to discuss Xi Yun’s matter. Of course, giving Xi Zhiqiang more money was the simplest solution, but neither Su Tian nor anyone else wanted to let Xi Zhiqiang off so lightly. What was more, this method was nothing more than drinking poison to quench one’s thirst. Last time was a bag worth 80,000. Maybe this time would be a bracelet worth 180,000. And then? What about next time?

It would be endless.

But the other methods weren’t appropriate. After discussing for a long time without results, Su Tian called Officer Liu and asked him when they could formally sue Xi Zhiqiang.

Officer Liu replied that it would be within a week. Although the previous counterfeit bill case had been resolved, there were still many other cases that needed to be handled. Recently, the entire police station had been busy.

Within a week. It was already the result of Officer Liu speeding up the process.

But Su Tian couldn’t wait that long. They were leaving for Didu tomorrow, the day after tomorrow at the latest.

At most it was two days. How could it be enough time?

That night, after sending Xi Yun back home, she lay in bed, thinking about how to strip Xi Zhiqiang of his rights to custody as soon as possible.

She thought about this problem all night in her dreams.

The next day she went to school all muddle headed and made several mistakes while doing problems.

After finally being let out at noon, she spotted Xi Yun on her way home. Before she could call out to him, the kid gave her a look from afar, then turned and ran away.

Su Tian: “…”

She caught up in two steps and tilted the little boy’s face up. There was a big palm print on his face, and the corner of his mouth was purple.

Xi Yun’s lips thinned, his tears unable to be held back.

“What’s wrong? Why did he hit you this time?”

Xi Yun sobbed, “He wanted me to steal You Pinyan’s jewelry. I don’t want…”

Su Tian was angry at first. Then, a flash of light went off.

That’s right ah, she could use entrapment.

Didn’t he want the eldest young miss’s jewelry? How could a child steal it? If you want it, come get it yourself.

[1] Entrapment: the action of tricking someone into committing a crime in order to secure their prosecution

[2] Liu Kaiyan uses the polite ‘you’ (您) when speaking to Grandpa You

[3] 针尖对麦芒: sharply opposed to each other, with neither prepared to give an inch

[4] 沾光: to benefit from association with somebody or something

Cheese: Idk if this needs to be said, but please don’t imitate this in real life LOL

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