So her little tricks are often seen through, but she doesn’t care. She only wants to get what she desires, though whether she can get it remains uncertain. Gu Qiaoqiao doesn’t concern herself with these things.

Whatever Second Aunt Qin does, naturally, Shen Manru and Grandma Qin are there waiting. Moreover, Qiaoqiao doesn’t have time to confront her directly, so the two keep a respectable distance from each other.

Besides, the current Gu Qiaoqiao is not the same as the one from years ago, and she’s not someone Second Aunt Qin can mock as she pleases.

Even back then, she never managed to take advantage of Gu Qiaoqiao. She had long been aware of Gu Qiaoqiao’s sharp tongue, so she never dared to provoke her.

Fortunately, she didn’t come today. Perhaps it’s because she knows Qin Yize is on a business trip, and this trip will last for over a month, leaving her son in the Imperial Capital. Who knows what she’s thinking now.

As for Second Uncle Qin, he used to have two companies. One was shut down due to troubles in the past, while the other is still in operation to this day.

Regarding Qin Yishan, Qin Yize sees that he is still young and has potential to be developed, so he can choose to forgive. But as for Second Uncle Qin, Qin Yize will never forgive him.

This man cannot be given any chances because if you do, he will definitely turn his back on you, even if you’re his own parent.

So, even if Second Uncle Qin hasn’t done anything yet, Qin Yize won’t assign him any tasks. Letting him receive dividends annually as a Qin Family descendant is already Qin Yize’s greatest act of leniency.

These matters, in Gu Qiaoqiao’s mind, only took a few minutes to think about.

During this time, Gu Qiaoqiao also packed up her things, placed the suitcase to one side, and sat cross-legged on the carpet, leaning against the sofa cushion, lazily watching the three men.

It was snowing heavily outside, but the room was as warm as spring. Perhaps the serenity of time is accumulated through days like this. However, thinking of Qin Yize leaving for a month, Qiaoqiao felt a bit reluctant. Their eyes met in the air, and after being married for a long time and loving each other, they naturally understood each other’s thoughts.

At this moment, they were in the bedroom on the second floor. Qin Yize placed two musical toys above the stroller, turned on the switch, and let them swing gently. The tinkling music, like flowing spring water, streamed above the stroller.

Qin Yize walked over.

Gu Qiaoqiao squinted her eyes slightly, smiling at him like a lazy little cat.

As Gao Daxing’s tall figure approached her, Gu Qiaoqiao flicked her fingers, setting up a barrier around the stroller.

Gently enclosing the stroller, she used a technique she learned from her little uncle, condensing several balls of spiritual energy mixed with the bells, making the music sound even more beautiful.

While Gu Qiaoqiao flicked her fingers, Qin Yize had already leaned in for a kiss.

This afternoon rest would not be disturbed by anyone, especially since Qin Yize would be leaving tomorrow.

As always, Xiao Bao and Xiao Bei were asleep in the stroller.

...

Time passed slowly. Qin Yize and Gu Qiaoqiao leaned against the balcony railing, looking through the glass at the snowy scene outside.

Neither spoke, enjoying the magical moment,

but Gu Qiaoqiao remembered something and asked softly, "Ah Ze, who’s going with you on this trip?"

It was unlikely that Qin Yize would go out alone. Luh Fei always stayed by his side, unless Qiaoqiao was with him. Otherwise, it was always Luh Fei beside Qin Yize. But this time, since Luh Fei was staying, Gu Qiaoqiao didn’t know who would accompany Qin Yize.

"It’s Qin Yang."

Qin Yize said calmly.

Gu Qiaoqiao tilted her head to look at Qin Yize, "Is it the Qin Yang I know?"

"Yes, it’s him. He was originally in Yanjing. I’ve already transferred him back. After observing him for a while, so far, there’s no problem."

Gu Qiaoqiao nodded. She never meddled in Qin Yize’s affairs, not because she was giving him space, but because she was neither interested nor knowledgeable about it.

Moreover, she completely trusted Qin Yize with her whole heart.

They had been through life and death together, overcoming one challenge after another as lovers and husband and wife. If they couldn’t even have this basic trust, then everything they had been through would be a joke.

Gu Qiaoqiao knew Qin Yang. He was two years older than Gu Muran and a descendant from the line of Old Grand Master Qin’s brother.

She didn’t understand before, but after learning about it, she realized the Qin Family’s businesses were mostly managed by these direct or branch descendants.

Though there were also some hired from outside.

After all, the Qin Family descendants couldn’t handle everything.

But key positions were still managed by the Qin Family.

In the autumn, Qin Yize boldly reformed, laying off some useless individuals and promoting some talented but suppressed people.

Of course, Qin Yize had meticulously prepared for three months for this.

His network of information and intelligence was beyond the imagination of ordinary people. If he wanted to investigate the performance of Qin Family descendants in every industry, it was exceedingly easy for him.

So, although this reform seemed drastic, it won the respect and acceptance of these people.

It is said that to hit a snake, one must hit its vital spot. Qin Yize knew the Achilles’ heel of these people, forcing them to submit and ensuring they no longer dared to show any trace of disrespect towards him, especially in far-off places where Old Grand Master Qin and Second Uncle Qin couldn’t manage before. They were thoroughly cleaned up by Qin Yize.

It was during this reform that Qin Yang emerged.

He was highly capable, had a talent for business, and was smart, naturally gifted for doing business. However, his setback was that his father passed away early, leaving him with younger siblings, and his mother, being weak, always urged him to yield in the face of issues. Coupled with the oppressive acts of some less capable but overly ambitious Qin Family members, he never had a chance to shine.

If it weren’t for his promise to stay with the Qin Family on his father’s deathbed, he would have left long ago.

In addition, a few years ago, due to his father’s illness, they spent all their money and incurred huge debts. Even if he wanted to start on his own, he had neither the funds nor resources.

Yet, even so, what was commendable was that he maintained his original intent and never slacked off. Whatever job was assigned to him, he always did it the best, even if it was just being a porter.