Free Web Novel“To deal with a straight-laced Little Marquis like him, you can’t confront him head-on; you have to flirt with him.”
“Flirt?”
“Uh, your action is a bit exaggerated. I’m not talking about actions. Haven’t you heard that a woman who acts spoiled has the best life?”
Having at least seen a pig run in his previous life, Xiao Li was giving pointers here, and he was quite articulate.
Zhong Ling was so taken aback that she almost changed her address to Great Master Li, thinking to herself, ‘As expected of a Prodigy on the Qianlong Ranking; traveling far truly broadens one’s knowledge.’
Didn't you see the way Han Xianzi looked at him?
Even a Heavenly Immortal like her couldn't leave him, so he definitely had some authority.
“If you really don’t understand, just read this.”
“Isn’t this a storybook?”
“The latest update includes plots related to the Hehuan Sect’s demonesses. I must say, it has some substance. I suspect Senior Brother Ouyang conducted on-site research.”
“??”
.......
Half an hour later, various skewers were laid out on the table.
At this time, the restaurant happened to become lively again because dinner had passed, and it was now supper time. Jiawei Restaurant became bustling once more, and barbecue stalls with Southern Border characteristics were set up on the streets, billowing white smoke.
Li Mo came out carrying skewers and sauces.
This place was originally opened by a retired corporal, and many familiar faces from the major camps came on their days off, many even bringing their families. The atmosphere felt like an old soldiers' barbecue.
“Little Marquis, are you also eating here?”
“Did you come alone? If you don’t mind, would you like to join our table?”
“Tiger, call Little Marquis ‘Brother’.”
“Hello, Brother Hou.”
“?”
Zhong Zhenyue hadn't eaten a single bite of food when he suddenly felt like he wasn’t that hungry anymore, and he felt a bit like he was sitting on pins and needles.
To be honest, he was quite envious, but when he thought of his experience in Yunzhou, he couldn't help but shiver.
“Where’s Sister Ling?” Zhong Zhenyue asked casually.
Li Mo placed the skewers on the grill and smiled mysteriously: “She said she needed the proprietress’s help to change clothes.”
“Change clothes?”
Zhong Zhenyue was stunned.
Not long after, the owner's room suddenly opened, and Zhong Ling, adorned with silver ornaments and wearing Southern Border clothing that was relatively open in style compared to the Central Plains, walked gracefully towards them.
Indeed, it truly had a certain charm.
Tsk, I wonder what Ice Cube would look like in this outfit?
Ice Cube’s waist wasn’t a waist; it was...
Li Mo turned his head, smiling, ready to observe Zhong Zhenyue’s reaction.
“Bold demoness! How dare you come to the Southern Border to harm me again!”
Zhong Zhenyue’s face was full of vigilance. He sprang up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, using a lamb skewer as protection.
Li Mo: “.....”
Oh my, once bitten, twice shy.
However, this situation was also within Xiao Li’s expectations! (Seen by Tianming Divine Eye), and he had informed Zhong Ling in advance.
“You ate your own... when you were four...”
“Sister, please don’t say anymore...”
Zhong Zhenyue became obedient. Zhong Ling twitched the corner of her mouth, sat next to him, and glanced at Xiao Li, who was calmly grilling skewers. Instantly, she felt courage in her heart and put on a smiling face.
“Don’t call me ‘Sister’ today; it makes me sound old.”
“Here, have a skewer~”
“Here comes the little flying stick~”
Zhong Zhenyue was sweating profusely and swallowing hard, his eyes fixed on Li Mo, pleading: 'Save me.'
Unfortunately, Li Shifu was too smoked to see.
Before long, the large restaurant suddenly fell silent for a moment. Ying Bing gracefully emerged from the room and sat beside Li Mo, resting her chin on her hand as she watched him grill skewers.
She glanced at the two not far away, her eyes a bit strange.
“What’s wrong with them?”
“They should, probably, possibly be... dating?”
“?”
Ying Bing's cool gaze, which had just been focused on the skewers, subtly lingered on Zhong Zhenyue and Zhong Ling. The smoke rising from the skewers somehow added a touch of Immortal Qi to her. Isn't that incredible?
She was momentarily lost in thought.
Dating...?
In her previous life, her life was mostly filled with crises and treacherous schemes. She disliked scheming against others, so she quietly confined herself within Gui Palace.
Aside from occasionally feeling lonely and cold, she had actually grown accustomed to it.
Until she was reborn, at first it was the daily meals, then practicing cultivation together, sleeping in the same bed, bathing in the same pool, and even him giving her massages...
Ying Bing felt a bit dazed. How was it that all these previously unimaginable things... seemed to have been done already?
Was this... considered dating?
How exactly should one date?
It couldn't possibly be like what he had in his mind...
Ying Bing felt it was necessary for her to do some research.
Hmm... it was just to understand, after all. She couldn't be completely ignorant in this area and just follow his methods...
As she pondered, Li Shifu’s skewers were already grilled, fragrant and sizzling with oil.
Over there, Zhong Ling had truly made up her mind. Once she opened up, she completely abandoned her reserve.
“Brother, have one~” Zhong Ling was quick-eyed and quick-handed, picking up a skewer of grilled chives.
“Pfft—cough, cough, cough!”
Zhong Zhenyue coughed furiously, choked by the chili powder.
“.....”
Ying Bing’s delicate brows furrowed slightly.
Hmm, she was older than Li Mo, so calling him ‘Brother’ would be strange...
“Emmmm.”
Li Mo thought for a moment, realizing he seemed to have overlooked something.
They weren't biological siblings; did Old Zhong know?
Just at this moment.
Zhong Ling seemed to be unable to hold back anymore. She slammed her silver ornament on the table and grabbed his neck.
“You stinky little brother, don’t you dare be arrogant with me! Eat this, you hear me!”
“Alright, Sister, you... you’re choking me...”
Zhong Zhenyue became obedient.
Well then, the mighty Eight-Armed Young Dragon, Little Marquis Zhenyue, was now weak, helpless, and pitifully eating grilled skewers.
“Pfft...”
While Xiao Li sighed, he couldn't help but laugh.
It was a failed negotiation that turned into a forced assault. Half of the previously agreed-upon tactics weren't even used; it was all for naught.
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Zhong Zhenyue was embarrassed. Taking advantage of Zhong Ling going to get wine, he lowered his voice and asked:
“Brother Li, what’s wrong with her?”
“Old Zhong, aren’t you envious that all the brothers have families?”
“Indeed.”
“I wonder if you’ve ever heard a poem: ‘I searched for him a thousand times among the crowd, and suddenly, when I turned around, he was there, where the lights were dim’?”
Zhong Zhenyue fell into contemplation.
Ying Bing’s eyelashes trembled slightly. She turned her head slightly, taking in the sight of the young man speaking so eloquently.
At this moment, the restaurant was lively and boisterous, the aroma of barbecue permeated the air, and the mundane world was hazy with smoke. Yet, he became increasingly clear in her heart; even with her eyes closed, she knew what expression he must be wearing.
Zhong Zhenyue seemed to understand, yet not quite:
“Brother Li, what does that mean? Can you explain it more directly?”
“If your biological sister isn’t your biological sister...”
“?”
“Then would you want to kiss your sister?”
“?????”
Xiao Li felt he had done his best.
Even if he lost this round, he was still an SVP!
Just as he was thinking, a skewer of grilled meat was offered to his mouth. Xiao Li thought «N.o.v.e.l.i.g.h.t» his hand, though it had its own ideas, wouldn't automatically feed him, would it? So, he turned around and found Ice Cube looking down at him.
She was holding a skewer of grilled mushrooms.
“Eat.”
“Hmm?”
“Stinky little brother, eat.”
......
PS: Surprise attack! Hehe.
This little flop really didn’t go play Black Monkey. Is it fun?
