A Little Trick, the Scumbag Dad Can’t Hold the Knife After Understanding Love

Ji Nian first returned to the Ji Family estate.

She visited Ji Tingzhou first.

After receiving a fever-reducing shot, his fever had receded slightly, but he was still asleep. The doctor had mentioned that the family head's physique was indeed quite poor.

He had been injured too many times in the past, and his physical condition had never been good. A single bout of illness could torment him for a long time, and he would need gradual recuperation in the future.

“Dad, I plan to go to Country O,” Ji Nian said.

“Regarding the issue with the young royal, I might be able to resolve it. When I come back, you must wake up, Dad.”

In the original book, the outcome of Ji Tingzhou becoming a vegetable was both a sword hanging over Ji Nian's head and a source of comfort for her.

At least now, he wouldn't fall into eternal slumber.

Leaning her head on the bedside of Ji Tingzhou, Ji Nian grabbed the end of her ponytail and used it to tickle his nose softly, whispering, “If you don't wake up, I'll flick boogers at your face every day.”

Having threatened him, Ji Nian felt quite accomplished and hummed twice, “Scared, aren't you? So wake up and scold me sooner.”

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After dutifully threatening him, Ji Nian twirled her braid and left.

There were still many things waiting for her.

“Big Egg, stay at home and protect our dad. I'll play with you when I return,” Ji Nian said softly, patting the big dog's head who was squatting at the door.

Big Egg's tail wagged excitedly, and he barked at Ji Nian once.

He was very intuitive, knowing when to be clingy and when not to be.

With his tail wagging, Big Egg watched Ji Nian leave. Only after her figure disappeared around the corner did he return to his usual aloof and indifferent demeanor.

Ji Nian changed out of her school uniform, glanced at the clothes chosen by Zhiliao, and thought for a moment, "Sister Zhiliao, let's go with something more practical for movement."

Zhiliao glanced at the child and nodded, saying, “Alright.”

When she returned, she was holding a short-sleeved top, sports pants, and a jacket.

Ji Nian efficiently put on the short-sleeved top, changed into the pants, and tied the long jacket around her waist.

It would be colder in Country O than in Huaguo, so the jacket would be useful.

“Don’t you want me to accompany you?” Zhiliao still felt a bit uneasy.

Ji Nian shook her head, holding her hand and swaying it, “You’re more needed by Dad now, Sister Zhiliao.”

Wei Yang would accompany her, and Zhiliao would stay to protect Ji Tingzhou. This arrangement was the best.

Zhiliao naturally understood.

“Alright.”

Finally, Ji Nian went to the laboratory, packed all the universal antidote she had made a few days ago, and confirmed that her small lipstick item was in good condition.

Only then did she turn and leave.

For the fifth time, Zuo Yi glanced at his watch.

This was the most tense moment in his career as a secretary.

Previously, when Ji Nian asked him if he had a way to contact the Lu Family, he had a premonition. Now, she was directly requesting to make a trip herself.

Zuo Yi naturally didn’t want to agree, but Ji Nian was firm in her stance and even brought up Ji Tingzhou.

It was the emergence of the universal antidote that made him understand Ji Nian’s intentions.

Regarding the mysterious pharmacist who had saved Wei Yang and Old Lady Gu in the past, Zuo Yi had immediately asked Ji Tingzhou about it the first time the Lu Family incident occurred.

But for some reason, the family head seemed very unwilling to involve that person, never relenting.

Now, suddenly, that person appeared and was connected with Ji Nian.

It might be risky, but it was indeed an opportunity. If they could cure Lu Jinghuai, the current predicament would have a breakthrough.

The cooperation could be canceled, but even for the Ji Family, the loss would be enormous. The board members, though docile in recent years, would undoubtedly develop resentment towards the family head, and dealing with it would be an endless hassle.

“Young Miss, everything is ready,” Zuo Yi said.

Behind Ji Nian, Wei Yang followed, and they had brought many people this time, all to protect her.

Standing at the forefront, Ji Nian nodded to Zuo Yi, “Let’s go.”

On the plane.

Zuo Yi sat beside Ji Nian, explaining the situation in Country O to her.

“Actually, the previous King of Country O’s most cherished child was the wife of the Lu Family head, Princess Feia. At that time, she was also one of the hot candidates for the throne.”

“Besides her, the oldest prince was the most popular among the people. Everyone thought the next emperor would be chosen between these two, but in the end, a major upset occurred.”

“The oldest prince suddenly died, and Princess Feia fell seriously ill. In the end, it was the son of the step-queen, Lide, who ascended to the throne.”

Ji Nian understood, “Although Princess Feia was seriously ill, she ultimately survived, so the current king sees Princess Feia as a thorn in his side, wanting to eliminate her.”

Zuo Yi nodded.

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Though puzzled why the pharmacist wouldn’t show up in person, Zuo Yi didn’t dare to question it, given how much Ji Tingzhou valued the situation.

Ji Nian nodded, “It should.”

She didn’t mention where the potion came from, knowing they would fill in the gaps themselves and would never think it was her, a seven-year-old girl.

The system chimed in at this moment: [The universal antidote isn't very effective against him, is it?]

[Yes, but it has a delaying and restorative effect.]

[I’m afraid that if we delay, the young royal's life will be in danger first. Then what’s the use of producing the antidote?]

Moreover, producing the finished antidote would take time.

[But right now, there’s no point in thinking, I need to actually see him.]

With both parents absent, the Lu Family's periphery was likely under control.

“There’s still a long time, Mr. Zuo, you should go rest first,” Ji Nian said, noticing the dark circles under Zuo Yi’s eyes with concern.

Zuo Yi shook his head, “I’m not tired. I’ll stay here. If you need anything, you can ask me, young miss.”

Ji Nian blinked, “I think I’ll be fine.”

She quietly took out her math textbook.

“If it’s homework, I can handle it.”

Zuo Yi: “………”

He had almost forgotten.

Ji Nian might be smart, but she was still a real elementary school student.

No matter if she was going to save someone or even save the world, she still had to do her homework.

“…Then I’ll go rest. You… take your time with your homework.”

Zuo Yi left, and Wei Yang, who had just finished arranging the security measures for Ji Nian’s next landing and accommodation, came over.

“Doing homework?” Wei Yang asked.

Ji Nian nodded, “Yes.”

“Miss, could you please get Brother Wei Yang a glass of ice water?” she turned to the flight attendant waiting for service.

Wei Yang took the glass of ice water and gulped it down.

“Go ahead and write, I won’t disturb you,” Wei Yang said.

Ji Nian nodded and bent over to do her homework.

After Ji Nian finished her homework and read through a lot of information about the Lu Family, as well as understanding how important the cooperation project with the Lu Family was for the Ji Family, she took a nap.

By one in the morning, they finally landed in Country O.

Ji Nian smoothly arrived at the Ji Family’s property in Country O.

It wasn’t Ji Nian’s first time in Country O, but it was her first time here without Ji Tingzhou by her side.

At two in the morning, Zuo Yi, with tired eyes, knocked on Ji Nian’s door.

“Miss, everything is arranged,” he said.

Ji Nian immediately got up, her eyes still a bit drowsy from just waking up, but she was already ready to move.

“Do we have a way to sneak in?” she asked.

Zuo Yi nodded.

Ji Nian turned to change her clothes.

Wearing a baseball cap and a black long coat, as she moved, the coat's hem swept up in a cool, stylish arc.

“Let’s go, to the Lu Family.”