Chapter 587: Chapter 587: Heart-to-Heart and Disrespect for the Elderly_1
This one night, Li Qing almost couldn’t contain his joy.
Under the effect of the Solidifying Spirit Elixir, even when dealing with his sisters-in-law, all three of them, he was more than capable.
Of course, the amazing experience he had with Han Mei must be counted separately, not to be confused with the others.
What delighted Li Qing the most was the change in his sister-in-law.
Last time, when Han Mei and Qin Wenjun were together, they were clearly hesitant and uncomfortable.
But today, she was much better, beginning to learn to take the initiative.
That gave Li Qing a glimpse of the bright future of a happy life.
In the future, they would inevitably live together. If Han Mei acted repulsed or indifferent towards these matters,
the others surely wouldn’t feel too comfortable, and then it would be difficult for Li Qing.
If Han Mei could let go, then wouldn’t Li Qing be free to indulge as he pleased?
The bed in this guesthouse was a little small, so in the second half of the night, Qi Mengru and Guan Lin took the initiative to sleep in another room.
Li Qing didn’t want everyone to separate, but there was no helping it; even lying sideways, the bed couldn’t fit four people.
Reluctantly, they split up into different rooms to sleep.
Holding the soft and tender body of Han Mei in his arms, Li Qing felt a sense of satisfaction, his thoughts wandering far away.
"Sister-in-law, I honestly never imagined that I would actually reach this step one day, basically realizing the dreams that I only dared to dream about," murmured Li Qing.
"Are you content now? The standard for a wealthy man in ancient times was three wives and four concubines. You’ve got more than seven, don’t you?" mumbled a somewhat groggy Han Mei, scoffing.
Li Qing chuckled, "No, no, it’s not that exaggerated."
"Not yet? Do you need me to count for you?" Han Mei suddenly flipped over and straddled Li Qing. "Moreover, I suspect you have others outside, are you going to confess those today as well? It’s already so many as it is, I will find out eventually anyway."
The words were true, but such matters depended on the situation for a confession.
Although Han Mei indeed didn’t know about Lu Furong and Yu Baishuo, they were married women, so Li Qing couldn’t just lump them together.
"There really isn’t anyone else, I swear!" Li Qing said earnestly.
Han Mei huffed softly, sliding off of Li Qing and curling up in his embrace.
In a murmur, she whispered, "Even though there are many women, the fact that you still treat me with such respect and love moves me the most. Anyway, I’ve realized that I can’t stop you from having so many admirers. Just be clear about certain things and handle them well."
"Emotional matters are actually very complicated. Don’t get yourself in too deep," she added.
"Sister-in-law will always be the most important woman in my heart," Li Qing said gravely, hugging Han Mei a bit tighter.
These words came truly from the bottom of his heart.
Han Mei nodded slightly, "I can feel it. Otherwise, did you think I would just let you carry on with your whims?"
Li Qing laughed without a care, "Sister-in-law loves me the most. Sister-in-law, I’m hungry again, what should I do?"
"You’re at it again? Twice already!" Han Mei exclaimed in surprise, looking at Li Qing as if she had seen a ghost.
Li Qing moved down, nestled into Han Mei’s embrace, and took hold of those full and elastic mounds, "Mainly I just want to have a good chat with sister-in-law, to talk about what’s in my heart."
"Then just talk... Ah!" The sudden touch from Li Qing elicited a soft cry from Han Mei.
"Sister-in-law is so proactive tonight, have you come to terms with these things?" Li Qing, while suckling those tender pink beans, asked.
With arms like soft lotus roots, Han Mei hugged Li Qing’s head and said irritably, "Could I do otherwise?"
"From now on, I’m destined to live with everyone. I can’t always be the odd one out, that would make everyone uncomfortable."
"Even Xingxing is bending over backwards to include me. Isn’t the intention obvious? I can’t be too clueless. Some things, once you get used to them... can not only be accepted but are actually pretty fun."
Speaking of Wu Xingxing, the fact that she could let loose so much always took Li Qing by complete surprise.
"Has sister-in-law found fun already?" Li Qing chuckled mischievously, his palm wandering downwards.
Han Mei immediately responded seriously, "I’m telling you, don’t start having any more naughty ideas, let me adjust for a while. This is already outrageous enough."
"No, no, I’m just happy," Li Qing laughed.
How could he not be happy? His sister-in-law finally opened up, which was simply fantastic news.
The two of them played around and shared their thoughts, not going to sleep until it was almost dawn.
The next day, without any surprises, everyone overslept, not getting up until noon.
And everyone looked like they hadn’t woken up fully yet.
After a late breakfast, in the afternoon, the group strolled around the neighborhood to check out suitable estates to buy.
Li Qing immediately took a liking to a lakeside property with a large area and was tempted to buy it on the spot.
But Guan Lin suggested looking around more, to understand all the particulars of the place before making a move.
In these matters, Qi Mengru and Guan Lin were obviously more adept, prompting Li Qing to suppress his impulse.
After wandering around, when they returned to town it was already four or five in the afternoon.
Since the tricycle was still in the county town, Li Qing went to retrieve it, shopped around the mall with Han Mei, bought a few sets of clothes, and then they went back to the village.
They had barely rested in the village when the normally absent Xuan Chen Zhenren suddenly called.
"My dear ancestor, have you finally got internet access?" Li Qing asked, not in the best of moods.
The day after rescuing Qin Wenjun by the riverbank, Li Qing had called Xuan Chen Zhenren to inquire about the Apricot Tree.
As expected, the call didn’t go through.
Over the past few days, he had tried calling whenever he had time.
Li Qing always felt there was something unorthodox about that old Apricot Tree and couldn’t put his mind at ease, wanting to get a clear understanding.
But every time, Xuan Chen Zhenren’s phone was unreachable.
After so many days, it seemed the old man had finally remembered to make a call.
"Don’t be noisy, your master’s lifespan is nearing its end, I have been in seclusion recently. What’s the matter? You are already a mature and steady cultivator. You should learn to solve some problems by yourself, and not always think about bothering your master who is several hundred years old," Xuan Chen Zhenren grumbled on the phone.
"If you really have something you can’t figure out, you can come back up the mountain and ask your fellow disciples or senior uncles. If all else fails, you can also ask some of your junior nephews who casually live to be over a hundred years old," he continued.
Li Qing’s mouth twitched fiercely. These words seemed alright, but why did they sound so awkward!
You’re my master, reaching out to you seems appropriate, right?
"Master, I seem to have heard a saying, ’to impart knowledge, guide students, and resolve doubts,’ is that how it goes?" Li Qing weakly replied.
"Shut your beak; asking them is giving them face, with your high status!" Xuan Chen Zhenren scolded, "Hurry up and speak, your master is still busy...Thud!"
Li Qing raised his eyebrows slightly, "Master, why do I hear... it sounds like you’re playing mahjong?"
