### Chapter 422: It’s Just Talk
“Ahh?! This came so suddenly, all the girls were stumped.”
Jiang Kekai had originally been afraid that Xia Yu might get into trouble if she ran around on her own, so she had asked Xia Yu to stay home and rest while she was away. But Xia Hong’s arrangements had thrown a wrench in her plans.
“Can we not go?”
Jiang Kekai looked into Xia Hong’s eyes, not wanting anything bad to happen to Xia Yu. If she could avoid having Xia Yu take any risks, then of course she wouldn’t want her to. But didn’t Xia Hong understand what she was thinking? Xia Yu was a real person with her own mind; she could protect her for a moment…but forever? Moreover…Xia Yu was his second son, who always needed girls to protect him. Isn’t that absurd? People would laugh at them, right? “An elder from our hometown passed away recently. He held great influence in the village and was close friends with Xia Yu’s and Little Ling’s grandfather. So we have to return to pay our respects.”
Xia Hong didn’t directly answer Jiang Kekai, but she could sense he was hinting that Xia Yu should go back. Sure, let’s go back then. In the past, she would have gone back with Xia Yu no matter how many times they went.
But…why now?
Seeing Jiang Kekai in such a dilemma, Xia Yu felt pity. Xia Dong grabbed her hand and whispered softly, “Don’t be scared, Xia Yu. You said you’re busy? Then go do your business, I think I’ll be fine by myself.”
“Fine my b*tt!”
Bang!
Jiang Kekai gave Xia Yu a light tap on the head without mercy, scolding her for being too immature. What if something really happened?
Even though her head hurt, Xia Yu felt warm because it meant Xiao Ning still cared for her deeply. She wasn’t angry at all. After rubbing her head, Xia Yu continued, “Little Ning, there’s no need to worry about me so much, I’m a guy after all, right?”
Jiang Kekai stared blankly.
Jiang Hanhang stared blankly.
Wang Wenjuan stared blankly.
Xia Ling stared blankly.
At this moment, every girl who knew what had happened to Xia Yu silently condemned her. This guy actually dared to say such things.
However, seeing that Xia Hong and Xia Le, as well as Lin Jie, didn’t know yet and needed to be kept secret, they didn’t bother commenting further, letting Xia Yu continue with her act. Looking into Xia Yu’s determined eyes, Jiang Kekai sighed, “Are you really sure about this? If you don’t want to go, you really don’t have to. No one can force you. I promise.”
Xia Hong: “…”
Of course, no matter what, Xia Yu was still his son, and he couldn’t just let it go like that, right? Taking Xia Yu out was also a way to develop his character. He had always thought Jiang Kekai was overprotective of Xia Yu.
Xia Yu smiled and shook his head, then stated his decision: “Little Ning, I still want to go. Staying at home is too boring.”
“Alright.”
Jiang Kekai gave up; what could she do if Xia Yu didn’t listen? She didn’t want to make Xia Yu angry. Since Xia Yu insisted on going, security had to be arranged.
Thinking this through, Jiang Kekai turned to her sister Jiang Hanhang, “Hanhang, you also go with Xia Yu. If anything happens to Xia Yu, you’ll face the music.”
Jiang Hanhang: “…What does ‘facing the music’ mean? Am I Xia Yu’s bodyguard?”
“No, before, but now yes. Look after Xia Yu in my absence, understood?” “Okay.”
Jiang Hanhang didn’t say much. It was simple—she was to help protect Xia Yu with a bodyguard by her side. Though it was troublesome, it couldn’t be helped.
This was their only option. Jiang Kekai couldn’t think of anything better. Unfortunately, Xia Yu was too timid; even if he provided a g*n, Xia Yu probably wouldn’t dare use it and might hurt himself instead.
So, Jiang Kekai contacted the bodyguard on duty outside the neighborhood to come over. As for Xia Yu, Xia Ling, and Jiang Hanhang, they each returned to their rooms to pack up and prepare for the journey. After all, Xia Hong had said to quickly get everything ready and leave.
Riding with Xia Le without Lin Jie would make it boring. As for Lin Jie, he wasn’t as shameless as Jiang Hanhang, so he merely bade farewell to Xia Le and went home.
There wasn’t much to pack—just some skincare products and clothes. It was simply a trip to the grandparents’ house, not an escape. Helped by Jiang Kekai, Xia Yu soon had his backpack ready and set off.
It was Jiang Kekai’s old backpack, nothing wrong with giving it to Xia Yu. She had no objections.
Despite the suddenness, everyone quickly got ready and gathered in the living room again.
“Everyone’s packed, right?”
Xia Hong glanced once more at the little ones.
“Yes.”
“Then let’s leave.”
The group headed to Xia Hong’s car for the drive back. The business sedan comfortably carried six people.
“If anything happens, call me immediately, got it?”
“I got it, I got it. Stop being so mushy, we’ll see each other in a few days. Relax,” Jiang Kekai muttered.
Sometimes, Jiang Hanhang was just a buzzkill, and Jiang Kekai had no better way to handle her than to hit her once in a while. After sending Xia Ling, Jiang Hanhang, and Xia Yu off, she returned alone to the demon city to consult her father on international affairs. Without little Ning, it was so boring~
After driving for an hour, Xia Yu started feeling uncomfortable.
Usually, she could lie in Xiao Ning’s arms and enjoy the comfort, but now…she couldn’t.
This was so unfamiliar…
Watching the whole scene, Jiang Hanhang took note of every detail.
Without Jiang Kekai around, she felt free to do as she pleased. As a sister, teasing her sister-in-law a bit shouldn’t be too problematic, right?
“Xia Yu, find the car door hard? You can lean on my shoulder if you need,” Jiang Hanhang said.
Although Jiang Hanhang said so, she was actually quite comfortable in Xia Ling’s arms. She was just saying that.
