Chapter 628: Chapter 627: Right Up My Alley
Chuchu said speechlessly, "Looks like you have way too much free time, having the energy to meddle in our married life."
Mai Qiqi immediately promised, "Not free, not free, I won’t have the time to bother you two in the future."
With Mai Qiqi’s coaxing and repeated promises, Chuchu had no choice but to relent considering that she was still heavily pregnant.
Seeing that Chuchu wasn’t going to pursue the matter further, Mai Qiqi immediately leaned over with a cheeky grin and asked, "Quickly, tell me how you conquered Jiang Kechu. Good sisters should share their secrets."
Chuchu glanced at her and boasted on purpose, "Conquer? No need for that. One look from me and Jiang Kechu surrendered immediately. You and Chen Ke probably won’t have the chance to experience this queen-like authority in this lifetime."
Seeing how smug Chuchu looked, Mai Qiqi was itching with envy. "Hurry up and leave, please don’t flaunt your love in front of me. I’m going to tell Chen Ke that his revered Captain Jiang is actually just a wife’s servant."
Chuchu laughed heartily, "No need to be too envious, eh?"
After coming out of Time, Chuchu drove to Xiao Bai’s house to check on Jiang Xiaoxiao and the kids while also asking about the discussion between Xiao Bai and the Crown Prince.
Upon arriving at Xiao Bai’s house, Xiao Bai was crawling on all fours, with Jiang Xiaoxiao holding the chubby little Xiao Bai and riding on Xiao Bai’s back, playing joyfully as a family.
"Oh my!"
Chuchu couldn’t help but laugh upon seeing this scene. Ever since little Xiao Bai was born, whenever she saw Xiao Bai, he always had a disapproving look towards the little one, as if he begrudged the little one for ousting him as the original "little princess."
She teased, "Second Brother, you’re doing a great job as a dad. Little Xiao Bai will surely surpass you in the future."
Xiao Bai lifted his head and snorted at her, while Jiang Xiaoxiao laughed and lifted little Xiao Bai off him, inviting Chuchu to sit down. Xiao Bai took the opportunity to stand up from the floor.
Chuchu reached out to hold little Xiao Bai, looking at his chubby cheeks and bright eyes, saying, "Growing fast, he’ll definitely be more handsome than you when he grows up."
Xiao Bai was displeased, "This little guy overtaking me? Give it another twenty years."
Hearing this, both Jiang Xiaoxiao and Chuchu laughed, knowing in twenty years, little Xiao Bai would be in his prime, likely surpassing his dad.
Chuchu played with little Xiao Bai a while before handing him back to Jiang Xiaoxiao. The little one, being in a sleepy phase, was already dozing off in Chuchu’s arms and fell asleep as soon as he returned to Jiang Xiaoxiao’s embrace.
Jiang Xiaoxiao carried little Xiao Bai back to the nursery, laid him in his crib, instructed the nanny to watch him, and then returned to chat with Chuchu.
Chuchu took a diamond out of her bag and handed it to Jiang Xiaoxiao.
Jiang Xiaoxiao curiously examined it and exclaimed, "Wow, this is a diamond. It’s really big! Where did you get it?"
She thought Chuchu brought it to show her, never imagining it was a gift, given its significant size of at least eight carats, which was larger than the 7.7-carat diamond Xiao Bai gave her when they married, her birthday being July 7th.
Xiao Bai glanced over, laughing as he asked, "Did you strike it rich on this trip then?" Seeing Jiang Xiaoxiao’s delighted fiddling, he added, "Since you came into money, give this to your sister-in-law."
"No, I’m just admiring it," Jiang Xiaoxiao quickly laughed, trying to return the diamond to Chuchu.
Chuchu chuckled, "This is for Xiaoxiao. Qiqi and Lingling each got one too."
Originally, Jiang Xiaoxiao wanted to refuse, but upon hearing Mai Qiqi and Jiang Lingling also received one, she realized Chuchu sincerely meant it as a gift, so she accepted it happily and thanked her.
Xiao Bai’s eyes twinkled, "Did you honestly strike it rich? Did you rob a jeweler?"
Chuchu saw that Jiang Xiaoxiao was present and couldn’t speak about the killing in Y Country, so she vaguely replied and asked, "Did you meet the Crown Prince? Did you manage to make him bleed a little?"
As soon as it was mentioned, Xiao Bai proudly crossed his legs and said, "The moment Lord Xiao Bai steps in, the appearance fee is naturally high, guaranteed to satisfy you."
Seeing Xiao Bai and Chuchu talk business, Jiang Xiaoxiao tactfully took the diamond and withdrew.
As soon as Jiang Xiaoxiao left, Xiao Bai quickly leaned over and whispered, "Quickly, Second Brother, tell me about your diamond escapade. You must have more than just these three or four, right? Where’d you get them? Maybe I can join in too."
Though the diamond wasn’t yet polished, its size and quality were obviously superior to the wedding ring he bought for Jiang Xiaoxiao, which hurt his pride as the man of the house!
Chuchu whispered back, "Got it through a double-cross. I killed two mafia guys in Y Country and found it on their bodies."
"Great!" Xiao Bai exclaimed, slapping Chuchu’s shoulder excitedly, "Why not take advantage? You’ve perfectly inherited my opportunistic nature. Keep me in the loop next time; I can dig deep and find even more treasures."
Chuchu: "... Don’t let Jiang Kechu hear this."
"Why?"
"If Jiang Kechu finds out, we might never meet again. He’ll find a way to ship you off to Africa to mine diamonds, ensuring you don’t corrupt me." Chuchu responded earnestly.
Xiao Bai’s face twitched, "Doesn’t he know you’re already incorrigible? We’re the partner-in-crime siblings duo!"
Chuchu couldn’t hold back anymore and burst into laughter.
Next, they discussed how to handle the benefits gained from the Crown Prince.
As she was leaving, Chuchu earnestly advised Xiao Bai, "Stay away from the Crown Prince. He’s too dangerous and ambitious. One day, he might really sell you out."
Xiao Bai nodded, of course. The Crown Prince’s influence domestically was formidable, and abroad, he collaborated with Wall Street capital forces and had mafia connections in Y Country. Though far from the East, he easily orchestrated intra-mafia conflicts to profit. His network was too complex, and he was cold even to family. If not for Old Sir Zhong backing them, they might have been swallowed by him.
After leaving Xiao Bai’s house, Chuchu headed back to the old mansion, having promised Li Shan to bring Xiao Yu a bag. Plans changed, and there was no time to shop, so she selected a diamond for Xiao Yu.
Mao Xiaoyu looked at the diamond as though it were a hot potato, unwilling to accept such an expensive gift.
In the end, Li Shan took it, planning to have it polished and turned into a wedding ring.
Li Shan mentioned transferring twenty million from Andrew’s bank account and asked Chuchu how to handle it.
Chuchu said, "Transfer five million to me, and handle the rest as you see fit. Consider it filial piety for my grandfather or as management funds for the old house."
She intended to send another two hundred thousand to Huangjiagou School and set up a foundation dedicated to building schools in remote Northwest areas, feeling she had enough money for this and the next life and should contribute to society.
Li Shan merely nodded without further comment.
