I have ten trillion licking dog gold

"Who's so generous?"

When the group returned after a day of shopping, Li Shurui was already home.

Simultaneously.

Today's spoils have been delivered to my home and are piled up on the floor like a small mountain.

"Sister Shurui, my brother was so generous today, you'd be missing out if you didn't go."

Faced with the Martial Saint's regret, Li Shurui sighed, "There's nothing I can do, I have to go to work. I really envy you students and people who are financially independent."

Although they had only spent a few days together, Yu Hui had already gained some understanding of the landlord.

can only say.

The stronger the male, the higher the level of the females around him.

"I'll go cook."

Yu Hui is going to the kitchen.

"It's all done, just waiting for you to come back."

hiss.

Even the most demanding person would have to submit at this moment.

"Virtuous and wise".

Boss Jiang, oblivious to everyone else, began to show off his affection.

Li Shurui gave him a reproachful look, then walked over to the little girl Yu Yao, squatted down, and asked, "Yao Yao, did you have fun today?"

The little girl nodded vigorously, "Happy!"

Then she opened her eyes and asked, "Aunt Shurui, can I come to play again next time?"

"of course can."

Li Shurui smiled subconsciously, then realized what she meant and asked in confusion, "Why next time? Yao Yao can have a good time this time."

"No. I'm going back tomorrow."

Li Shurui was taken aback, then looked up at the other woman's mother.

"I'm sorry to have troubled Miss Li these past few days," Yu Hui said.

"I tried to persuade her, but Miss Yu insisted on leaving."

Jiang Chen reluctantly interjected.

Li Shurui stood up. "...Why are you in such a hurry?"

"Sister Shurui, please stop trying to persuade me. It's the Spring Festival travel rush, and it will be hard to buy train tickets if we wait any longer."

The Martial Saint's sense of humor also improved by leaps and bounds. The somewhat gloomy atmosphere was instantly dispelled by his antics.

They couldn't help but smile.

"You talk too much."

The Martial Saint chuckled and then said, "Sister Shurui, see you next year."

Li Shurui asked in surprise, "What?"

"I'm going home tomorrow too."

Are you leaving too?

"Yeah. I'll go with Yao Yao and the others, so I won't be alone and feel lonely."

"Aren't you going back with your sister?"

Li Shurui asked subconsciously.

"My sister said she has something to do and won't be going back this year."

This kid also wanted to take the opportunity to go up that mountain and see the place where his older sister changed her fate.

Jiang Chen did not stop him.

After this visit to the mountain, the Martial Saint's vision will surely broaden even further.

"Does that mean you all have to leave?"

Li Shurui looked around at everyone, her gaze finally settling on Duanmu Liuli's face.

Having gotten used to being together every day, the sudden separation is really hard to adjust to, and I feel a bit empty inside.

"Sister Shurui, isn't this giving you back your time together as a couple?"

Without Li Shurui needing to lecture him, Jiang Chen kicked the kid in the butt and said, "Go get the bowls and chopsticks."

The Martial Saint quickly ran away.

"Then... I won't insist that you stay."

Li Shurui said regretfully, then smiled again, "You are welcome to visit again anytime."

Yu Hui nodded, her smile gentle and graceful. "Yes."

"Let's eat."

During the meal, no negative topics were discussed. With the New Year approaching, it's natural to be happy, and a short separation is meant to lead to a better reunion.

At Li Shurui's suggestion, beer appeared on the table, and even Wu Sheng was no exception.

Even Duanmu Liuli.

Except for Yu Yao. She's too young and drinks milk.

"Then let's consider this meal an early reunion dinner."

The only male among them, Boss Jiang, raised his glass. Martial Saint didn't count; Martial Saint was a minor.

"Happy New Year."

"Happy New Year!" Everyone raised their glasses in unison. Even the little girl picked up her milk cup with a serious expression, her face beaming with joy.

"Brother, I also want to give you a gift."

The little girl, Yu Yao, suddenly said.

Jiang Chen was surprised. "Oh? Really?"

"Ok!"

The little girl reached into her cotton-padded jacket pocket, pulled out a five-colored bracelet, stood up, and wanted to hand it to Jiang Chen sitting opposite her. However, she was too small and the table was too wide, so she needed the help of a martial arts master to pass it on. Only then did the little girl's heartfelt wish successfully reach Boss Jiang's hands.

"Is this a Five Elements and Eight Trigrams bracelet?"

Mr. Jiang has good vision; after all, no matter what, he is a person with affinity for Taoism.

"Yes! It contains all five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. It can protect Uncle from all evil spirits and prevent him from getting sick."

"Why didn't Auntie have it?"

Li Shurui feigned jealousy.

The little girl reacted quickly and calmly replied, "Auntie and Uncle are family, we are one, we share honor and disgrace."

Tsk.

What kind of school do I need to attend?
Is this level of education something that can be achieved through nine years of compulsory education?
Li Shurui instantly broke down, unable to keep up the act any longer, and sincerely said, "Yaoyao, Auntie really can't bear to part with you."

"You didn't make this up yourself, did you?"

The Martial Saint interjected, showing no jealousy whatsoever.

This little girl is ultimately an outsider. He, Jiang Chen, and Shu Rui are family, inseparable.

"My mom and I knitted it together."

Living in the mountains for long periods of time, it's normal to do some handicrafts to pass the time.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony, Uncle."

Jiang Chen accepted the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams bracelet, thinking it was just to accumulate some merit, but little did he know that the young girl remembered him all along.

It feels so good to be cared for.

"Just let your uncle know whenever you want to come. Your uncle will send someone to pick you up."

"Yaoyao doesn't know how to contact her uncle."

"..."

Ok.

Kind of embarrassing.

But that didn't stump someone. "You can have Mom contact Sister Liuli, and Sister Liuli will tell Uncle."

"Okay!"

The little girl suddenly understood, and then her pure eyes filled with anticipation, "Then next time I come, can I see my younger brother and sister?"

"what?"

Jiang Chen wasn't the only one stunned.

Both Li Shurui and Wu Sheng were puzzled.

Including the little girl's mother, Yu Hui.

Duanmu Liuli, who was always focused on eating, suddenly stopped eating and looked at the little girl who had suddenly said something strange.

For some reason, Yu Yao, who had confused everyone, quickly shut her mouth, raised her milk, giggled, and imitated the adults' mannerisms: "Cheers!"

But at this moment, the adults' feelings changed.

Someone's expression shifted from confusion to contemplation, and then to silence; beneath that silence lay a turbulent undercurrent.

—Younger siblings?
This girl.

Could it be.

How could they have known he already had children?!

Li Shurui reacted similarly, her elegant expression frozen on her face.

The only difference is that someone thought of Japan, while she thought of Fang Qing!

As a mother, Yu Hui was also uneasy, but dared not show it in the slightest.

She was certainly aware of her daughter's unusual nature, but...

Isn't someone suffering from a physical ailment?

Where did these "younger brothers and sisters" come from?
The Martial Saint was not so complicated. Precisely because of this, he had the leisure to observe the strange reactions of the adults at this moment. Influenced by this, he did not dare to make any rash moves for a while.

Only Duanmu Liuli, in an atmosphere that seemed to be paused, picked up a beer to cooperate with the little girl.

"Cheers." (End of Chapter)