Chapter 573: Chapter 357: Lighten Up!
Li Peifeng didn’t lie to Zhao Qingge or exaggerate to gain sympathy. Li Qiyuan and Yu Huizhi truly planned to have a second child. They weren’t just talking about it; they had already taken actual steps.
On the third day of the Lunar New Year, the couple went to Sanya for a vacation and hadn’t returned home yet. During the period when Li Peifeng was filming in the Tibetan region, the elderly couple underwent a relevant examination in a hospital in Sanya. The doctor considered them very healthy and capable of having another child.
Li Qiyuan photographed the test report and sent it to Li Peifeng, solemnly notifying his son that the family might soon have a new member. As for Li Peifeng, Li Qiyuan’s exact words were: ’From now on, whether you have something to do or not, try not to disturb your mom and me. You’re already a mature man; solve your own problems.’
These words seemed reasonable and objective but lacked a bit of fatherly love.
Apparently, it was because of Li Peifeng’s refusal to listen, insistently messing around with romantic relationships, that the couple, in a fit of anger, simply decided to ignore their precious son and put more energy into the upcoming second child...
In short, Mr. Li is now like a stray child, unloved by his parents.
After hearing Li Peifeng’s tale of woe, Zhao Qingge seemed to have cooled down a bit. She no longer mentioned calling parents and turned around with a slight smile before leaving.
Seeing her leave, Li Peifeng not only didn’t panic but also breathed a sigh of relief and followed her out.
At this point, the little schemes of Wu Wenyue and Xu Manning had completely failed.
"Wait for me, I haven’t gotten in the car yet."
Taking advantage of this situation, Li Peifeng managed to meet Zhao Qingge, who had been avoiding him, and shamelessly hitched a ride home.
Two minutes later, when they were halfway to Jade District, Zhao Qingge spoke: "Since your parents aren’t taking care of you anymore, what about your marriage?"
"Although they’re a bit angry now, by that time, the anger will probably have subsided. Marriage is a big deal; they’ll eventually step in."
Li Peifeng’s tone wasn’t very certain. Zhao Qingge let out a barely audible cold snort and was too lazy to pursue the topic further, switching instead: "Did the three of them all agree?"
"...Yeah."
"Did they set any conditions?"
Li Peifeng hesitated for half a second and then reeled off: "Wu Wenyue wants a one billion dowry, Huang Tianxuan wants the child to take her last name, Xu Manning has issues with the order of registration, but if I persuade her more, she might accept."
"So, I’m the only one left who hasn’t agreed?"
Suddenly feeling a bit stifled in the car, possibly due to the warm air blowing, Li Peifeng lowered the window, letting in the chilly air, took a deep breath, and replied: "Yes."
Zhao Qingge nodded: "If I don’t agree, will you marry them after graduation as planned?"
Li Peifeng was silent for a few seconds, then slowly said: "The beginning of the story is you, which gives meaning to the continuation."
Zhao Qingge glanced at him without replying, focusing on driving. She spoke again two minutes later as the car reached the entrance of the district.
"Get out."
"Drive safely."
After speaking, Li Peifeng closed the car door. In the next second, the passenger window slowly closed, and the BMW roared off, with Zhao Qingge likely pressing the gas pedal to the floor...
Li Peifeng, feeling Old Zhao’s complex emotions, had a bit of a bad premonition.
"Maybe try cheating with perfume... is that too despicable? Let’s wait until school starts; I still have half a year before graduation, so I still have time."
Back home, Li Peifeng sat back in front of the computer to continue writing.
Although he had half a year until graduation, only a few days remained until "Sword and Law" would be launched, so most of his energy was focused on the book.
Love and work—despite giving it your all, love might not come to fruition, but work rewards your efforts.
On the afternoon of the 11th day at 5 o’clock, while Li Peifeng was still writing, he saw a message from Huang Tianxuan. It wasn’t text nor audio, just a question mark.
Huang Tianxuan: "?"
Thinking for a moment, Li Peifeng simply replied: "Come to my place, I’ll cook for you."
Huang Tianxuan: "Be there in a bit."
President Huang’s purpose in texting was naturally not for food, but other intentions, for crime, for... the continuation of life!
But Li Peifeng was not prepared to be a father at the moment; more precisely, the reality did not allow it.
If Huang Tianxuan became pregnant now, it would be visible in two months, and they would inevitably have to register, which wouldn’t sit well with Mrs. Huang and Mr. Huang. But doing so would mess up the sequence.
Thus, Li Peifeng was a bit troubled, but soon, another more troublesome issue arose...
"Ring-ring~"
The phone rang, the caller was He Yimeng.
"Moshi moshi."
He Yimeng chirped: "Have you eaten? I missed your cooking, how about I bring some stuff and crash your place for a meal?"
No way!
Leaning back in his chair, Li Peifeng awkwardly said: "Someone beat you to it, you might need to queue."
"...Just for a meal!"
"Yes, just for a meal, but someone beat you to it."
"Who?"
"Your visitor, Huang Tianxuan."
He Yimeng fell silent, while Li Peifeng proposed: "How about tomorrow? At this time, I’ll come over to your place and cook for you."
"Forget it." He Yimeng chuckled softly: "I’ll refrain from meals tomorrow."
"How can you refrain from meals..."
"I misspoke, it’s you I’m refraining from!"
Li Peifeng chuckled: "Refraining from me is indeed easier than refraining from meals."
"Get lost, you~"
He Yimeng laughed, cursed him, and hung up the phone.
As soon as the call ended and just when Li Peifeng was about to get up, he heard the sound of someone possibly unlocking the entrance door.
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