My System Forces Me to Live off Women

Chapter 596: Chapter 364: Valentine’s Day and Lovers (Part 3)

Even when Li Peifeng was washing dishes and doing chores, she never gave him a good face.

"You just stay here forever, until you die. Take care of your mentor three meals a day, feed her so that she’s chubby, but don’t think about going back to my house."

"From now on, you don’t need to worry about me and Yueyue, just go marry and have kids with Zhao Qingge! Don’t notify us when you do, we’ll wish you two a lifetime of happiness in advance!!"

These were the harsh words uttered by Xu Manning, clearly driven mad with anger, speaking without thinking, to the extent that Wu Wenyue frowned slightly, giving her a subtle tug.

In the living room, Zhao Qingge’s eyes widened after hearing this, her mouth curling up, but she hid it by taking a sip of water.

Is there such a good deal? You should have said so earlier; I’d have let him move in long ago...

Noticing Huang Tianxuan’s gaze shift towards her, Old Zhao nonchalantly pointed, "Tea."

"What’s the point of drinking tea? Drinking tea now just makes me feel more bitter."

Huang Tianxuan calmly replied, "On the contrary, isn’t your heart sweet like honey?" She paused, leaning closer, "But let me remind you, don’t get too smug. Things change, and Li Peifeng can’t possibly stay with you forever."

Zhao Qingge nodded slightly, "So are you asking him to move out now?"

Are you deliberately provoking me?

Huang Tianxuan took a deep breath, seemingly suppressing her anger, "I’ll get him to leave in less than a week."

"Why wait a week? You can make him leave right now."

Zhao Qingge took another sip of tea, glanced at Huang Tianxuan, then looked at Li Peifeng who was washing dishes, and smiled slightly, "Let’s see if he leaves."

Huang Tianxuan’s expression stiffened, then she said, "Don’t get complacent—what goes around comes around..."

"Peifeng’s cooking is actually pretty good," Zhao Qingge interrupted, "If you ever want to eat, you can come over, but you’ll have to wash the dishes. Seeing him cook and wash makes me uncomfortable."

Huang Tianxuan’s head throbbed, "Zhao Qingge! How did I just realize you’re so infuriating? Do you think I’ll run over to play nanny for you guys for a meal?!"

"Nanny sounds harsh. Just handle the dishes, and you can leave once you’re done. No salary or accommodation here."

While they were chatting, Wu Wenyue didn’t give up persuading Li Peifeng to move back, but to no avail.

"Don’t worry, once the project progresses, I’ll move out in four days at the earliest, a week at the latest," Li Peifeng reassured, "Then I’ll move to Jintian City and live with you two."

"Don’t come, not welcome!!"

Xu Manning still spoke coldly, but Li Peifeng said, "Later I’ll leave with you guys in your car. Take me back to Jade District, I’ve got your Valentine’s Day gifts."

"You prepared something?"

"Yes."

All four girls received a gift, but they were all the same — paintings.

The paintings depicted their appearances in the Shared Dream.

Though not novel, the gifts were heartfelt, painted by Li Peifeng himself with great time and effort.

The paintings deeply resonated with the girls, especially with Li Peifeng’s art skills enhanced after acquiring [Keen Vision], using colors to perfection, the vividness and blending of overt and imaginative elements presented a magical, romantic atmosphere. As soon as they saw the paintings, the girls were stunned, even if they spoke dismissively, their hearts said otherwise.

"Did you paint one for the other three as well?"

By half-past ten, Li Peifeng returned, and Zhao Qingge, having received her painting, looked up from it after a while, asking the question.

Li Peifeng nodded, then opened the guitar case he brought, "Shall I sing you a song?"

It was a tune from the Otherworld, "The Rest of My Life," with lyrics by Li Peifeng. Wu Wenyue was still recording it, but it hadn’t been released yet.

People can be moved by music, by poetry, by literature, by paintings, by any form of art.

Because people have emotions, and art is the vessel for emotions. Emotions are intangible, while art is tangible.

Art allows one to express abstract emotions in a relatively concrete form, enabling perception, resonance, and the overflowing of feelings.

"..."

Once the song concluded, Zhao Qingge gently placed the painting down and took something out from under her desk.

It was a car key—BMW, just a bit old.

"You... what do you mean?"

Zhao Qingge looked at him, "It’s my car; you can drive it. We’ll change the ownership tomorrow, but once school starts, be mindful of the impression—don’t drive it to campus."

Li Peifeng blinked, "Is this...a Valentine’s Day gift from you?"

Zhao Qingge stayed silent, but he took it as a tacit acknowledgment.

How nice~

Li Peifeng grinned widely, "Are you serious? We’re really going to change the ownership?"

"Mm, but if you find it troublesome, just drive it without the paperwork."

Suddenly, Li Peifeng thought of something, slightly furrowing his brows, "But if you give me this car, what will you use?"

Zhao Qingge pressed her lips, "I’ve been wanting a new car; I’ll buy a new Mercedes in a few days, which should arrive before school starts."

Not bad, buying a new one... well thought out!

Li Peifeng immediately relaxed, instinctively smiling, pondering how much Old Zhao’s second-hand BMW would be worth, and how many lottery opportunities it could afford him. But just as he picked up the keys, his hand paused...

Wait, she plans to buy a new Mercedes and gives me a second-hand BMW she used?

Is she mocking me?!

"Forget it."

Li Peifeng gritted his teeth and put down the keys with resolve, "You keep it. If it doesn’t work, sell it; it could fetch over 300k to put towards a new car. I don’t want it. Driving in the Capital is frustrating anyway."

After speaking, he turned and left.

Li Peifeng had principles, second-hand cars? No way! Absolutely not!

Back in his room, the more he thought about it, the angrier he got. He took out his phone and messaged the remaining three women, pinning his hopes on them...

"Old Zhao’s gonna give me a car, what about your gifts?!!"

Huang Tianxuan was the first to reply, "We’ll talk after you move into my house."

Xu Manning replied bluntly, "Didn’t buy."

Wu Wenyue: "I had planned to go to the mall this afternoon to buy you something, but after receiving Tianxuan’s call, I decided to skip it. It’s great; you can do this every Valentine’s Day, saving money for your dad!"

After many twists and turns, Valentine’s Day finally passed, though not without its bumps.

Li Peifeng reflected on the day, feeling that although it wasn’t smooth, he at least had a fun time with Huang Tianxuan and shared a meal with the four girls. He had no reason to demand more gifts.

It’s a bit regretful, though, that none of the four of them returned the gesture. Even if one did, it was with the main intent to irk him...

It really is a bit of a letdown; even one reciprocation would have been nice.

But by eleven-thirty in the evening, with half an hour left before the end of Valentine’s Day, his disappointment began to fade.

He Yimeng: "Initiate a transfer of 13,140."

He Yimeng: "Happy Valentine’s Day. Here’s to make up for the times I haven’t given you anything in the past."

Li Peifeng was momentarily stunned, then relieved.

In a sense, today he should be celebrating this ’Valentine’s Day’ with this white-haired one.

Only He Yimeng is truly his significant other.

Li Peifeng: "(Accepts the transfer)"

Li Peifeng: "(Crying) Mengmeng, I think you’re so right in one opinion: people don’t cherish what they have. Look at them, didn’t give me anything for Valentine’s Day."

He Yimeng: "? They didn’t give you a slap in the face?"

Li Peifeng: "No!"

He Yimeng: "Then that’s enough, what more do you need—a bike?"