Weisheng Wenzhan observed coldly: "Pei Che, here's what I think. Qiao Chuchu's life is too dangerous. With just you guys protecting her, things are bound to go wrong. Why don't we all live together? It would be more convenient for everyone."
Pei Che: "?"
The rest of the Pei Family: "???"
The Lin Family's eyes lit up!
The Lou Family father and son thought for a moment, then turned to the Pei Family with hopeful eyes!
Lou Yuejue's eyes sparkled: "That could work! Why don't we all buy a huge estate together?"
Pei Youchuan didn't hesitate: "Absolutely not! Stop dreaming!"
Lin Qing smirked mischievously: "Taking Qiao Chuchu out of the equation is impossible, but if we all live together, I think it could work."
Weisheng Yucan also smiled: "Or we could buy an estate for Qiao Chuchu and all move in. That wouldn't be a problem either."
Weisheng Biehe nodded in agreement: "Yes, Qiao Chuchu saved our lives. Buying her an estate is only natural. The estate would be spacious, and it wouldn't feel crowded even if we all moved in. Like our family's estate—it's huge, but only a few rooms are actually used. It can feel quite lonely."
Weisheng Lin was surprised: "Fourth Brother, you usually just stay in your room when you get home. I’ve called you out multiple times, and you never come out. I’ve even wondered if you’d died in there. How can you feel lonely like that?"
Weisheng Biehe shot him a look: "Do you have to talk? Can’t you stay silent?"
Weisheng Lin: "..."
Weisheng Wenzhan curled his lips into a smile: "Then it's settled. I think it's a great idea."
Pei Mu and Pei Ci immediately vetoed: "No way!"
Lin Qing laughed: "Then let’s just fight for her! Whoever wins gets to take Qiao Chuchu home for a few days. If you want to follow, just bring your luggage and move in. Our houses are big enough anyway."
Lin Shen lowered his voice: "Isn’t that a bit inappropriate? Wouldn’t Qiao Chuchu feel disrespected?"
Lin Qing rolled her eyes: "Brother, look around you. Everyone here is a rival. They’re either obsessive or domineering. And you?"
Lin Shen looked at himself: "What about me?"
Lin Qing whispered disdainfully: "You’ve got this 'perfect husband' vibe. You’re the type who’s nurturing and uncompetitive. You have no edge! If you don’t step up, you’re out of the game!"
Lin Shen suddenly became alert and looked at the others seriously: "I also think it’s better if we all compete fairly. We can’t let Qiao Chuchu stay only with the Pei Family."
Pei Buxian widened his eyes: "Isn’t there a chance that Qiao Chuchu was raised by us?"
Lou Tingsi chimed in, clearly enjoying the chaos: "No worries, we can take care of her in her later years. You had the first twenty-odd years, and we’ll take the next few decades."
He grinned: "How about that? Fair, right?"
The Pei Family: "?"
Suddenly, they felt an uneasy sense that their little rabbit was being eyed by a pack of wolves.
Weisheng Huailing was still utterly confused: 「Why is no one explaining this to me?! What are you all even talking about?!」
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.
Weisheng Wenzhan: "Come in."
The butler timidly opened the door, holding a delicate pose with his fingers and looking slightly awkward: "Um... Miss Qiao is downstairs arguing with someone."
Pei Yuan immediately became alert: "Which family?"
"The Dragon Family," the butler replied. "The entire Dragon Family."
Pei Yuan frowned and looked around.
Everyone exchanged sly glances, their minds clearly racing, and then suddenly they all bolted!
Pei Yuan and Pei Che ordered their youngest brother: "Pei Buxian, run ahead!"
Pei Buxian sprinted off with his dog: "Got it!"
Lin Qing dragged Lin Shen downstairs: "Go, go, go! This is our chance to earn some points!!"
Weisheng Yucan smacked Weisheng Huailing on the back of the head: 「Go downstairs! Qiao Chuchu is being bullied!」
Weisheng Huailing, now on high alert, took off running, gesturing frustratedly: “I didn’t understand a single thing! I shouldn’t have come up here!”
Lou Yuejue was the fastest, sprinting ahead: "I’m a kid, so I don’t have to worry about my image. I can be the first to help Sister Chuchu!"
Lou Tingsi watched with amusement, clapping: "Son, we were the first characters introduced, but we’ve had no plot development so far. Our family’s story depends on you now!"
Lou Yuejue beamed: "Don’t worry, Dad, I’ve got this!"
He dashed to the first floor just in time to see a little boy lunging at Qiao Chuchu, biting her: "You bad person!!!"
Lou Yuejue reacted quickly, pushing the boy to the ground: "What are you doing?!"
The boy, caught off guard, fell on his bottom and burst into tears.
Qiao Chuchu was surprised: "Yuejue?"
Lou Yuejue calmly turned to her: "Sister, don’t be afraid. I’ll protect you!"
Qiao Chuchu was taken aback and quickly said: "That’s not necessary."
【The Dragon Family is just a group of NPCs designed to give the female lead trouble. They’re completely unreasonable. Lou Yuejue interacting with them will only lead to trouble.】
Lou Yuejue’s eyes darkened: "Sister, don’t underestimate me because of my age. I’ve seen my fair share of big scenes."
Qiao Chuchu: "?"
【Big scenes? What kind of big scenes? Like gunfights and battles?】
Lou Yuejue snorted, shielding her as he addressed the boy’s mother: "If you have something to say, say it properly. What’s with letting your kid bite people? Do you think just because it’s a child, they don’t need a rabies shot?"
The woman glared: "What are you talking about?! How can you be so rude?!"
Lou Yuejue smirked: "Auntie, be careful with your words. People who know who I am wouldn’t dare call me rude. My dad’s around here somewhere, and if I’m unhappy, he’s unhappy."
He gave the crying boy a menacing look: "And if my dad’s unhappy, your whole family will be unhappy."
Xia Xuechun couldn’t take it anymore: "How can you talk like that, little boy?"
Lou Yuejue sneered at her: "If you say one more word to me, you’ll lose your job. Now, get lost."
Xia Xuechun: "!"
Weisheng Biehe quickly walked over to Qiao Chuchu: "What’s all this noise? Can’t we just have a peaceful birthday celebration?"
Old Master Dragon King stood up immediately to complain about Qiao Chuchu: "Biehe, you have no idea how outrageous this girl is! She made me, an old man, kneel before her!"
Weisheng Biehe calmly twisted his prayer beads: "Oh, then you should leave."
The old man was stunned: "Why should we leave? She’s the one in the wrong!"
"But Qiao Chuchu saved my sister’s life," Weisheng Biehe glanced at Qiao Chuchu. "My sister adores her, so if you’re yelling at her, you’re yelling at all five of us siblings."
He coldly looked at the old man: "So, even if she’s wrong, I’ll still protect her. Either you leave, or you apologize. Choose."