Chapter 75: Throw You Out of the House
The police at the scene held back their laughter, though a young officer couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
Of course, this wasn’t fraud or robbery.
This was called carrying out justice.
After hearing everything, Chi Fengxiao only said one thing: “Serves you right.”
They dared kidnap his precious Qian Qian—if he hadn’t already broken their legs, that was him being merciful and law-abiding.
Onlookers excitedly uploaded the video online.
#The first hostage in history to eat kidnappers into poverty—Chi Qian#
[I thought it was some serious news headline, clicked in and—hm? Little Qian, it’s you again!]
[The kidnappers bawling their eyes out reminds me of those pirates by Daming Lake]
[Hahahahaha what exactly did Little Qian eat—ten thousand yuan in one sitting??]
[Not gonna lie, I want the link]
[Wait a second, your idol literally got kidnapped, and you guys only care what she ate?]
[Little kidnappers, how laughable, trying to show off in front of Little Qian]
The comment section was roaring with laughter—no surprise from Chi Qian’s fans.
Laughing powerfully.
Not long after, Chi Chaoshen arrived too.
In the backseat, two uncles sandwiching one niece—it looked like an Oreo.
“How are you looking after this child? It’s bad enough you spoil her on live broadcast, but you can’t even protect her properly.” Chi Chaoshen frowned, scolding his unreliable younger brother.
Chi Fengxiao rubbed his nose, “It’s my fault. I didn’t keep an eye on her, gave the bad guys the chance.”
Chi Qian tucked her hands into her pockets, “Uncle, those kidnappers running into me was their bad luck. Just think of it as me getting rid of pests for the people.”
Chi Chaoshen glanced at her, “Let me ask you—when the kidnappers abandoned you, you still chased after them to demand food? Do we starve you at home?”
“But you don’t let me eat junk food at home.”
So how could she miss such a golden opportunity to binge?
This was what you’d call a rebound effect.
Chi Chaoshen massaged his brow. He wanted to discipline her, but couldn’t bear to. His cool voice softened: “Did you get hurt anywhere?”
“Yes, my fragile heart was deeply wounded by their lies. I’ll need some ice-cold cola to heal it.”
“…I shouldn’t have bothered asking.”
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At the manor—
When Chi Lisen heard that Chi Qian had been kidnapped, he immediately canceled all his appointments and meetings and rushed home.
Chi Chaoshen and Chi Fengxiao got an earful the moment they arrived.
“You can’t even take care of one child? Impressive. What’s wrong, you’ve grown taller all these years but your brains never grew? Did you feed even the most basic judgment and vigilance to the dogs?”
“Your bones have gone soft from comfort, your lazy life’s lasted so long that one day you’ll get your throats slit in your sleep and never know.”
The brothers lowered their heads in shame.
This was Chi Qian’s first time seeing her grandfather scold people like this. Startled, she swallowed nervously and tugged at his sleeve.
“Grandpa, Grandpa, it’s not Uncle’s fault, it was those kidnappers’ fault. They’ve already been punished!”
“I haven’t even talked about you yet.” Chi Lisen looked at her evenly. “You think you did no wrong?”
“Chasing kidnappers down—aren’t you impressive. Should I give you a hand on your waist so you can pose?”
Hearing that, the two brothers sensed something a little… off.
Was this really a scolding? Or was he sort of praising her?
Chi Qian giggled sheepishly, “Grandpa is so amazing. As your granddaughter, of course I can’t be a letdown—this way people can tell at a glance that we’re family.”
Chi Lisen’s face stayed stern. “No more silly grinning. If you dare act so reckless again, believe it or not, I’ll throw you out.”
Kids really were rebellious and troublesome.
Chi Qian shook his arm, “But I’m so cute—Grandpa would never bear to throw me away.”
Chi Lisen couldn’t hold his composure anymore. He poked her forehead, “All you know is how to run your mouth. Who taught you this?”
“Big Uncle said I’m naturally gifted~”
Chi Lisen chuckled helplessly, raising his hand to smooth out her messy hair.
The two silent, freshly scolded brothers: “…”
Why did it feel like the storm had passed?
They thought Qian Qian would be scolded harshly, locked up to reflect, maybe even write a five-thousand-word review and run twenty kilometers with weights to repent…
But the result??
That’s it??
Still, Chi Chaoshen and Chi Fengxiao didn’t feel jealous.
After all, Chi Lisen had always treated his five sons with strict equality—never a drop of favoritism.
Other families might say they balanced the bowl of water evenly; in their family, there wasn’t even water in the bowl.
No one was the spoiled one, so there was nothing to envy.
Even Chi Qian’s mother was treated no differently than her brothers.
The partiality Chi Qian received was the only exception in the entire family.
But instead of begrudging her, the two uncles only felt sorry that she grew up without parents.
“By the way, Grandpa, where are my two treasure chests?” Chi Qian glanced around.
Chi Lisen had the two chests carried into the living room.
When they were opened, the dazzling golden glow inside could no longer be hidden.
The first chest was filled with gold, silver, and jewels—valuable, yes, but without much collectible significance.
The second chest was different.
Chi Chaoshen stepped forward, unable to hold back his surprise. “These are… antiques?”
Indeed, inside were finely crafted gold and porcelain pieces, scroll paintings, and old scholarly tools like brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones.
They looked aged and worn, many bearing marks of time, but their value was undeniable.
Chi Lisen picked up a cup from the top and brushed his fingertip against it. “A blue-and-white nine-dragon cup from the Yongzheng reign of the Qing dynasty. This one alone is worth tens of millions.”
And beneath it were even more enamel and pastel porcelain items.
Even the usually calm and reserved Chi Chaoshen couldn’t stay composed. To someone obsessed with antiques, nothing in the world held greater charm.
Chi Fengxiao sighed. “Qian Qian Treasure, those two black-and-white fatties really gave you their whole hearts. Why don’t you just marry them?”
Chi Lisen’s gaze immediately turned sharp. “Marry what? She’s just a child. Before thirty, it’s all considered early romance.”
Chi Fengxiao choked—he was only joking, why was the old man reacting so seriously?
“What do you plan to do with this chest?” Chi Lisen turned to Chi Qian, his tone now much calmer.
If there had only been one treasure chest, Chi Qian would have had no hesitation in keeping it all for herself.
But now she had two—and in the future, if she wanted more, she only had to call out by the sea, and there would always be plenty.
So she thought, maybe this was a good opportunity.
In the original book, the spark that led to the Chi family’s downfall had been her death.
Her grandfather, in order to avenge her, exhausted everything and threw caution aside.
But the real cause that pushed the Chi family into destruction was Gu Hua and her admirers.
The book had described them as outstanding in every way, with impressive backgrounds—children of high-ranking officials, descendants of the elite…
But they all treated Gu Hua differently, willingly orbiting around her, doing everything at her beck and call.
Basically, upgraded “simp dogs: Pro Max.”
Together, they dismantled the Chi family bit by bit, and the already crumbling family collapsed entirely.
In the Gu household, Chi Qian had never known warmth—Ling Qian the simp wasn’t worth mentioning.
But in the Chi family, every day since her return had been filled with happiness.
So…
“Grandpa, let’s hand these things over,” Chi Qian said.
Chi Lisen was slightly taken aback. “Hm?”
Chi Qian answered earnestly, “I have a feeling that one day our family will go bankrupt. If we hand these in, maybe we can exchange them for a protective charm. Who knows, it might save us in the future.”
Chi Lisen: “…”
Couldn’t she think of something more optimistic?
Chi Chaoshen suddenly recalled not long ago when Chi Qian had disguised herself as a street fortune-teller and warned him that a friend would betray him.
Her so-called “premonition” wasn’t necessarily a child’s nonsense.
Could it be that the Chi family really was fated for a great calamity in the future?
