Chapter 1026: Someone’s shielding you (1/2)

After being locked up in Tiger’s Den, Uncle Cheng spent most of his days in his room. He rarely ventured out, even to his own courtyard, much less leaving for another’s. Manager Jin was about to hide while Uncle Cheng spotted him and gestured for him to come down. Though they had been partners, they had never found common topics to talk about.

The gesture didn’t elicit any suspicion in Manager Jin, who was too lazy to probe into the man’s intentions towards Su Xiaoyu. Quickly he jumped into the courtyard and went back into his rooms. Once he was gone, Uncle Cheng lost his previous cool. He quickly ran back towards the courtyard, afraid that Bai Yuqiao would catch him. He had been waiting here for too long. If he didn’t make a move now, it’d be too late!

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Currently, Bai Yuqiao had just finished dealing with Jun Yixie’s inspectors using a combination of flirting and silver. With difficulty, she spared Su Xiaoyu from a round of physical torment. She didn’t dare be careless and made sure to personally send the men off before doubling back. However, the first thing she saw was Su Xiaoyu staring at her from a distance by the gates. Bai Yuqiao pretended not to see, but Su Xiaoyu suddenly shouted, “Bai Yuqiao, come over here, I have something to ask you!”

This damned girl, she’s seeking death!

With no choice, Bai Yuqiao approached. Su Xiaoyu had been so loud that there’d be trouble if she alerted the nearby guards. Once she got near, Su Xiaoyu ran into the courtyard until she reached her rather concealed rooms. Bai Yuqiao’s eyes flickered with complication before she followed her inside.

“Gonna lock the door?” Su Xiaoyu was like a little adult as she crossed her arms over her chest. This period of treatment had just about healed her.

“What are you doing?” Bai Yuqiao arched a brow, appearing as proud as always.

“Why are you helping me?” Su Xiaoyu asked.

She always thought it’d been Ning Cheng keeping Bai Yuqiao from hurting her, but these past few days she realized that wasn’t right. Even if Ning Cheng was responsible for the better treatment, Bai Yuqiao would only leave her alone, not go out of her way to treat her so well. She not only gave her a specialized doctor to treat her wounds, but got her a personal kitchen and cooked her all sorts of food to nurture her body. Today especially, Bai Yuqiao had untangled the thorny issue of Jun Yixie’s guards when they tried to cause trouble.

“Help you?” Bai Yuqiao smiled coldly. “Su Xiaoyu, who do you think you are?”

Su Xiaoyu’s smile was even more disdainful. “Fine, I’ll go out and ask a guard right now, just what kind of god is covering for me!”

Bai Yuqiao shrugged carelessly and even got out of the way so Su Xiaoyu could walk out. Su Xiaoyu really did step out, leaving Bai Yuqiao black-faced, but she didn’t go to immediately stop her. However, Su Xiaoyu wasn’t joking as she took confident strides forward. Behind her, Bai Yuqiao followed at a steady pace.

Still, in the end she couldn’t help but cry, “Su Xiaoyu, you better think things through. If you rush out like that, no one will shield you in the future!”

Su Xiaoyu didn’t even turn around, much less slow her steps. As she walked, she replied, “Even if I die, I won’t let someone irrelevant shield me.”

Someone who could protect her so much either had to be one of their own or harboring their own intentions. She was certain that anyone who could bribe Bai Yuqiao to their side couldn’t be an ally, so she believed the latter choice. Today, she was going to unmask the mastermind behind the curtain once and for all.

Bai Yuqiao was quite displeased by her statement and kept following. But in the end, she grabbed Su Xiaoyu’s hand and pulled her back right before she reached the gates.

“If you want to know who’s shielding you, then listen and follow me back!” Bai Yuqiao murmured coldly.

“Fine!” Su Xiaoyu agreed easily.

Bai Yuqiao led Su Xiaoyu by the hand back to the courtyard. She couldn’t help shooting a glance at their conjoined fingers as bitterness rose in her heart. This was her first time holding hands with her little sister. If their parents hadn’t abandoned them--if they hadn’t been taken by different people--how wonderful would it be? How many times could they have held hands then? After uncovering Su Xiaoyu’s identity, Bai Yuqiao felt like an older sibling again. But only now did she know what it felt like to have a little sister.

Little Yu’er, do you know the oldest sister becomes a mother when we don’t have our parents? I wanted to hold you hand like this and watch you grow up, watch you get married.

Bai Yuqiao’s steps slowed. She knew that after this was over, she’d have no more chances. Still, Su Xiaoyu quickly freed herself from her grasp. She didn’t notice Bai Yuqiao’s abnormality and strode forward with wide strides, not even bothering to wait. Bai Yuqiao looked at her palm with a helpless smile, but quickly adjusted her emotions and followed.

Back in the rooms, Su Xiaoyu sprawled lazily on the couch. Although she was young, her posture was elegant and poised like an upper-class lady. Bai Yuqiao resumed her arrogant air and smiled icily. “Little girl, I’d prefer you sit properly when I talk to you!”

“Try wasting words again,” Su Xiaoyu rebuked rudely.