The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 392 - 363: Taking Action_1

Chapter 392: Chapter 363: Taking Action_1

During the day, Anna and Qi Shuliang were surrounded by many bodyguards as they went out to handle various confrontations, resolving several assaults.

The security measures at home were significantly strengthened.

Huo Yingjie also received the news and stayed in touch with Qi Shuliang’s side.

This matter not only had Qi Shuliang’s entire family on edge, but Huo Yingjun and his group were tense as well.

Through special channels, Huo Yingjun sent a telegram to H Port,

Stating that Qi Shuliang and his wife Anna were extremely nervous every day, living in fear, and indeed had caught several people attempting to harm them before having them locked up and strictly interrogated.

The Third Grandma Qi stayed at home with the three children.

Luckily, the family’s estate was vast, so they could roam around it.

As for their studies, Qi Zhenghan could self-learn and occasionally tutor Qi Zhengmin with his homework, and when He Tiantian had time, she would teach the young girl some Chinese.

The days went by rather pleasantly and fulfilled.

However, three weeks had passed, and the initial tension had lessened slightly, as everyone had gotten used to this new way of life.

Just when He Tiantian let her guard down, the Snake King suddenly came out from the Barrier Space and said to Tiantian, who was playing frisbee with a puppy, "Stop playing, someone has made a move against you."

"How many people? Are they strong? Do they have guns?" He Tiantian quickly asked, her heart racing. Though she was scared, she also felt the thrill, her adrenaline surging.

"One person, no guns!" the Snake King replied, wondering why this woman seemed to think the bigger the trouble, the better.

"No guns, and only one person, we’re not afraid!" upon hearing this, He Tiantian breathed a sigh of relief.

The Snake King rolled its eyes and said, "No guns, but there’s poison. Although I don’t know what kind of poison has been put in the food, I can feel it—it’s potent enough to kill everyone here! Unless they don’t eat."

He Tiantian paused suddenly. Poison in the food? Whoever eats it would die!

"If it’s in the food, it will be checked when received in the kitchen; it should be detectable." He Tiantian said, "We’re so vigilant, we place great importance on food. Are they perhaps implying something deeper with this approach?"

"I don’t know about that. You’ll see. If the kitchen can’t detect it, it will be up to you to improvise." the Snake King gloated, looking forward to seeing how Tiantian would fabricate a story this time.

Indeed, if they could think of such precautions, so could the other party.

They still decided to proceed with the plan, likely assured that the poison wouldn’t be detected in the food.

Since the equipment could not detect it, and she, He Tiantian, was not a charlatan, how was she to explain that?

This was a difficult problem!

"Snake King, can you use a spell to help the kitchen staff detect it?" He Tiantian pleaded, "You know, these people are very clever; they’re not someone you can fool with just a sentence or two."

In Qijia Village, since He Tiantian was familiar with those places, she could easily find excuses, but not here!

This Snake King, all it did was watch her make a fool of herself!

"Hehe, there is a way, but you..." The Snake King glanced at He Tiantian from the corner of its eye, preparing to negotiate terms with her.

Under someone’s roof, one must bow their head. He Tiantian understood this principle and acted accordingly.

"Snake King, just go ahead and tell me, as long as I can get through this ordeal, I agree to anything you ask." He Tiantian thought simply, the only thing of worth she had that the Snake King might value was the so-called "Sacred Blood"; other than that, the Snake King wouldn’t care.

It must be said, ignorance is indeed bliss!

Without her knowing when, the Snake King’s mentality had changed.

The only constant was He Tiantian herself!

"You will stay here for at least half a year," the Snake King demanded, whereas according to previous plans, He Tiantian was only to stay for a maximum of three months.

But the Snake King didn’t want to leave so soon!

On one hand, there were things here beneficial for its cultivation; on the other, deep down, it wanted to spend time alone with He Tiantian.

Once back in the country, that annoying Huo Yingjie might come to see Tiantian!

Every time it saw Huo Yingjie, the Snake King felt frustrated, so it was deeply displeased.

"Half a year?" He Tiantian counted on her fingers, "If that’s the case, then we... can only wait until autumn."

"Yes!" the Snake King nodded, "So do you agree or not?"

It had been two months already, with three months left—ninety days; not too long. She nodded and said, "Okay, I agree. Can you do it now?"

"Idiot! Killing them directly is simple, but have you thought about the aftermath?" the Snake King frowned, "Even if I take action, I have to wait until he’s inside the estate. You need to find a way to either physically contact the person or be in very close proximity, only then can I read his memories. That’s how we can get more information."

"Right, right, the Snake King is wise and mighty!" He Tiantian said, while internally mocking, as she deliberately pretended to be uninformed to give the Snake King an opportunity to show off.

A sidekick must know their place, and Tiantian had found a way to keep the Snake King in good spirits.

The Snake King was very pleased with Tiantian’s attitude.

In this way, Tiantian would continue to pay attention to it.

"Here it comes!" The Snake King, while basking in its self-satisfaction, did not let down its guard, as the truck delivering the food supplies was already entering from the back.

He Tiantian dropped the frisbee and headed to the kitchen.

The maid was checking off items on a list while another chef inspected the quality of the meat and the freshness of the vegetables.

When Tiantian arrived, the check was already halfway done.

The chef’s so-called inspection was just using sight and smell, not a thorough examination.

If the person had put something colorless and tasteless in the food, neither the chef nor the maid would notice.

That couldn’t be blamed on the chef, of course; after all, they weren’t professional inspectors!

He Tiantian approached, not wanting to touch the person, so she stood less than three meters away.

The Snake King, now upgraded in ability, could do this albeit slowly, but it was more suitable.

Being too close could arouse suspicion, so staying at this moderate distance was best.

Soon, the checking was complete, and the maid handed the list to the American man wearing a flat cap to review and sign, if there were no issues.

Just as the man was about to sign, He Tiantian said, "Wait a minute! I want to have a look!"