Chapter 631: Chapter 631 A New Task _1
After Lü Zong’s matter was resolved with some surprises but without danger, the heavy stone in Li Qing’s heart finally settled down.
After agreeing to have dinner at Lü Family Restaurant following a phone call with Lü Zong, another call came in from Wang Baichuan.
The case had been handed over to the Ninth Bureau, and the local side was now only responsible for some of the peripheral work.
In other words, the progress of the case still needed Li Qing to follow up.
Upon hearing this, Li Qing immediately felt a headache coming on.
Although he had only entered one tomb chamber, Li Qing had a feeling that King Qi’s Tomb wouldn’t be simple.
He estimated it would be comparable to Li Yuanxian’s tomb.
After a brief discussion about these matters, Wang Baichuan also casually mentioned Lü Zong’s situation.
It was probably because he knew that Li Qing had a good relationship with Lü Zong that Wang Baichuan specifically brought it up.
Otherwise, given the relationship between him and Lü Zong, where they couldn’t wait to do each other in upon meeting, there was no chance he would genuinely care about Lü Zong’s well-being.
After finishing two calls, Zi Ling leisurely walked out of the restroom.
"It’s just a change of pants, why did it take you so long? You couldn’t possibly be..." Li Qing said with a teasing smile.
Zi Ling glared at Li Qing, pretending to be fierce, "It got all over my legs, don’t I need to wash it off? Wouldn’t it be uncomfortable if it’s sticky?"
Li Qing nodded, "It is quite uncomfortable, but I was planning to keep it for a while, since it’s your ’gift’ after all."
With a whoosh, Zi Ling’s cheeks turned as red as red apples, "How disgusting, you! You want to keep it for a few days? Go wash it off right now!"
"I won’t!" Li Qing shook his head resolutely.
In truth, he was only moderately uncomfortable, not exceedingly so.
It seemed that when there was too much of that substance, its viscosity also decreased.
"Hurry up and go!" Zi Ling, blushing, pushed Li Qing.
Li Qing shook his head with determination, "Only if you promise me to get me covered in this again next time will I consider it. Yes, it’s a bit... that right now, but after all, it’s a memory. You can’t deprive someone of what they like, my body my choice!"
Zi Ling took a deep breath, "You’re quite good at sweet-talking girls, I’ve noticed. If you want to keep it, then keep it. It’s not me who feels uncomfortable, so it doesn’t matter."
Li Qing was taken aback, this guy seemed to have regained his reasoning and was a bit harder to fool now!
"I will definitely keep it. I won’t shower for a whole week, that way I can indirectly experience it," Li Qing said with a smile.
Zi Ling huffed lightly, "Whatever you like."
Ding.
Li Qing’s phone beeped once, he took it out and saw a message from Xu Keqing.
There were no words, no lengthy text, just an emoji that signified "all set."
But the meaning was clear.
Lu Furong had arrived, everything was ready, it was time to get to work.
"Take it easy, I’m off," Li Qing said as he pocketed his phone.
Zi Ling glanced at the pocket where Li Qing had put his phone and said sourly, "What, you’ve got another date? Quite on top of your time management, aren’t you!"
"Are you jealous?" Li Qing leaned closer to Zi Ling and teased.
Zi Ling huffed in annoyance, "You’re overthinking it, even if I were to get jealous, it’d be over my dog, not you."
"If I may be so bold, is your dog male or female?" Li Qing asked with a mischievous grin.
"Male..." Zi Ling started to reply, but suddenly caught on and swung a slap his way, "You really can’t expect anything else from a dog’s mouth, can you? It’s just an example, an example!"
"I never imagined you’d have such particular tastes. No wonder I can never win your favor," Li Qing said, shaking his head in feigned dismay.
"Shut it!" Zi Ling bristled immediately, pushing Li Qing towards the door, "Get out now!"
Li Qing laughed heartily and then said seriously, "I made arrangements with Lü Zong to grab a bite to eat."
"Why tell me? I don’t need to know. Just go," Zi Ling pushed Li Qing out.
Li Qing didn’t continue to tease her and let himself be ushered out of the hospital room.
On one side of the corridor, Shisan sat lost in thought about life.
Seeing Li Qing come out, he hastily approached in a few quick strides, "Senior Brother Li, are you alright?"
This question took Li Qing aback a bit.
Logically if you saw your senior sister on top of me, your first words would either be congratulations or an enraged threat. How could it be concern for my well being? It was a bit baffling to him indeed.
"I’m... okay," Li Qing replied somewhat bewildered, asking, "What’s with you?"
Shisan sighed lightly, "Senior Brother Li, I know you’re a good person. Just bear with it a little longer, alright?"
"But there’s something I really can’t figure out. With your skills, Senior Brother Li, how could you not beat my senior sister?"
Li Qing was stunned, "Which eye of yours saw me losing to your senior sister?"
"Senior Brother Li, you don’t need eyes to see that," Shisan said with a light chuckle, "With so many close female friends, how could you possibly fancy my senior sister? Although she indeed is quite beautiful, inner beauty has nothing to do with her. I think with your discernment, Senior Brother Li, you wouldn’t just like someone for their looks. So, if something did happen between you two, there can only be one explanation."
Li Qing’s mouth twitched violently.
You know, that actually sounded pretty reasonable.
But... I’m not picky about my food, and I’ve always had a thing for beautiful women.
With a forlorn expression, Li Qing patted Shisan on the shoulder and said, "Shisan, you should be aware of the difference between techniques and true realm strength. I’m actually just at the entrance of the Qi Cultivation Stage, merely the first level. So, shouldn’t it be normal for me to be able to kill your senior sister but not beat her?"
Shisan suddenly had an epiphany and affectionately took Li Qing’s hand, "Senior Brother Li, you’ve had it hard. I didn’t expect my senior sister, despite being injured, could still lose herself like that, nor did I imagine that you really are just at the early stages of Qi Cultivation. But I can’t really step in and advise on this matter; even one extra word might get me hit."
"However, as Wang Ziling’s junior brother, I can’t sit by and do nothing. Senior Brother Li, I know of an old recipe that’s excellent for strengthening the body, especially for vigorous activities. I’ll prepare it and bring it over to you some day. You’ve had it tough!"
Li Qing was speechless at once.
Looking at Shisan, why did it feel like he was about to head to the scaffold?
No, more like he was entering the imperial prison.
"I’m not going to die, don’t look at me like I’m about to," Li Qing said helplessly with a laugh, "Also, there’s really nothing going on between us."
Shisan nodded fervently like a pecking chicken, "I understand, Senior Brother Li, I get it all."
Li Qing: ...
"I’m being serious."
"I know that, Senior Brother Li, you really have it tough," Shisan said earnestly.
