Chapter 224: Do You Think This Is Appropriate?

After hearing this, Luo Tianming’s mood improved. He looked at Zhang Dezhen and said, “I haven’t been to the Yao family’s place either. We returned to Ji City around the same time. I only know they used to live in the family quarters near the Grand Theater.”

Back on the farm, because the Yao couple often protected Luo Qiao, they frequently had conflicts with Feng Hui, which also strained his relationship with the Yao family. Now, he didn’t want to go there and risk being scolded.

If the Yao family learned what he and his wife had done, they might point fingers and call them inhuman.

However, considering what Zhang Dongze had said earlier, the Yao family might already know, so he’d better not go there to be berated.

So he just pointed out the direction and let Zhang Dezhen and his son find it themselves. Zhang Dezhen wasn’t a fool, he knew Luo Tianming wasn’t lying. Given how cleanly Luo Qiao had cut ties with the Zhao family, she probably wouldn’t associate with the Luo family who had abandoned her either.

This outcome was what he had expected. Getting information about Luo Qiao’s relatives from him was the purpose of coming here, as well as informing them about Luo Qiao getting into the city’s No. 1 High School, which might cause some trouble for her.

So the father and son bid farewell to Luo Tianming and headed directly towards the Grand Theater he had mentioned.

After much asking around, they finally found the Yao family. Wu Peiling had just finished washing dishes and was about to take an afternoon nap when she heard someone knocking. She wondered who would come at this hour.

Opening the gate, she saw two unfamiliar men standing outside. Wu Peiling asked, “Who are you looking for?”

Zhang Dongze peered into the courtyard and said, “Auntie, is Luo Qiao here?”

Hearing that these two were looking for Luo Qiao, Wu Peiling immediately became alert: “What do you want with her?”

After hearing this, the father and son exchanged glances, thinking Luo Qiao must be at the Yao house. Zhang Dongze quickly said, “Auntie, please let us see Luo Qiao. We have something urgent to ask her.”

Wu Peiling, as a smart person, realized this wasn’t a simple matter and she asked, “First, tell me why you’re looking for her.”

Zhang Dezhen said, “Can we come in and then explain?”

Wu Peiling quickly closed the gate and said from inside, “If you won’t tell me, then forget it. Luo Qiao isn’t at our house. You should look elsewhere.”

Inwardly, she was very worried, thinking about asking her husband to take the afternoon off and go to Qingshan Village. She wondered what had happened to Luo Qiao, that stubborn girl who hadn’t sent any news for so long.

Outside, seeing the gate closed, Zhang Dongze hurriedly said through the gate, “Auntie, we’ll explain, alright? Please open the gate. It’s not appropriate to talk like this.”

By this time, Wu Peiling had already rushed into the house, pushing her napping husband Yao Chengxuan: “Wake up, Chengxuan, wake up.”

Yao Chengxuan was sleeping soundly. Pushed by Wu Peiling, he opened his eyes groggily and asked, “Is it time? I didn’t hear the alarm.”

Wu Peiling anxiously said, “There are two men at the gate looking for Luo Qiao. When I asked why, they were hesitant. I think something must have happened to her.

Get up quickly, they’re still outside. If we can’t get clear answers, you should take the afternoon off and go to Qingshan Village. I’m really worried about that girl.”

As soon as he heard Luo Qiao’s name, Yao Chengxuan immediately became alert and sat up quickly: “Someone’s looking for Luo Qiao outside?”

Wu Peiling nodded, “Yes, two men, one old and one young, seem to be father and son.”

Yao Chengxuan didn’t waste time, quickly getting out of bed and putting on his shoes: “How did they find this place?”

Wu Peiling frowned and said, “I think we should find out more first. Don’t tell them Luo Qiao isn’t here yet.”

Yao Chengxuan walked out, saying, “Alright, ^[1]“we’ll play it by ear” means to make decisions as a situation unfolds rather than planning ahead. It suggests being flexible and adapting to circumstances as they arise.we’ll play it by ear.”

Just as Yao Chengxuan left the room, there was another knock at the gate. He quickly walked to the gate and said, “Stop knocking. Don’t you know what time it is?”

Opening the gate and seeing the people outside, he said somewhat irritably, “It’s nap time now. This is a residential area. What do you want? Making such a commotion, do you think this is appropriate?”