Addiction sets in at night; even the abstinent older man has fallen for it.

As they entered the restaurant, Ling Jieyu seemed to remember something and asked Qin Dongyang, "Uncle Qin, has the wedding date been set?"

As he spoke, he pulled out a chair for Qin Dongyang.

"I've figured it out. Master Wukong said that the day of the Beginning of Winter is the best." Qin Dongyang sat down.

She deliberately patted the seat next to her, gesturing for Ling Jieyu to sit opposite Mu Tiantian.

Ling Jieyu looked at the steaming hot pot broth and took off his suit jacket.

Upon seeing this, the maid who had set out the dishes immediately came over and took the suit.

Zhong Qiuyi sat down next to Jiang Hui and glanced at Ling Jieyu across from her.

Ling Jieyu was only wearing a striped shirt underneath, and the top two buttons were undone.

His well-defined pectoral muscles were faintly visible.

Zhong Qiuyi clicked her tongue twice in secret.

What a show-off.

However, he has a top-notch figure, appearance, and temperament, comparable to Fu Zhengting.

But she had heard of the name Aquaman before.

She likes handsome men, but only if they are clean-cut.

No matter how handsome you are, if you can't control your lust, it's all for nothing.

Ling Jieyu unbuttoned his shirt sleeves, rolled them up, glanced across at the other side, and scrutinized Zhong Qiuyi's face for a moment.

When they entered the Qin family's residence, they saw Mu Tiantian embracing this woman from afar, and they seemed to have a very good relationship.

The way the other person looked at him just now was exactly the same as when Mu Tiantian looked down on him!

No wonder he played so well!

I'm afraid she doesn't know what she's thinking about him in her heart.

He looked away and asked Qin Dongyang, "Uncle Qin, can't the wedding date be moved up?"

Qin Dongyang's expression turned somewhat grave as he recalled Master Wukong's words.

Ling Jieyu realized something was wrong and asked, "What's wrong, Uncle Qin?"

Qin Dongyang felt he should tell Ling Jieyu the truth.

When Ling Jieyu heard Qin Dongyang say that there would be bloodshed, he couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth and look at Mu Tiantian opposite him with a half-smile.

He didn't believe it was such a coincidence.

Mu Tiantian sensed Ling Jieyu looking over, picked up a glass of coconut juice that had been poured for her, and took a sip to ease her embarrassment and guilt.

Ling Jieyu's smile held a sharper, more discerning quality. He picked up the glass of red wine Qin Dongyang had poured for him and took a sip. "Uncle Qin, I'm the kind of person who doesn't believe in superstitions. I've decided to take Ruohan to get our marriage certificate tomorrow, with bodyguards throughout. I want to see what kind of bloodshed will ensue!"

Judging from Mu Tiantian's reaction, anyone with a brain would know that she must have bribed that Wukong Master beforehand.

He knew that Qin Dongyang and Master Wukong of Qingyou Temple were on good terms.

He was very curious about how Mu Tiantian had managed to do it.

Qin Dongyang and Xia Guiying exchanged a slightly serious glance.

The sooner they get their marriage certificate, the more at ease they feel.

But I'm really afraid of some unexpected accident happening, and then I'll regret it so much I won't even have time to shed tears.

Qin Dongyang ate a piece of green vegetable. "Ayu, sometimes it's a good thing to have reverence for the gods."

He knew that someone with A-Yu's personality wouldn't believe in such things.

Xia Guiying slurped up a piece of beef and chimed in, "It's better to be safe than sorry. Actually, we had the same thought as you, Ayu, but accidents are unpredictable..."

Mu Tiantian was afraid that her parents would waver in their decision, so she became increasingly uneasy and kept drinking coconut juice.

My mother is very thoughtful. When we talked about food, she mentioned that she liked coconut juice, so my mother prepared it for her.

The coconut milk has a very mild sweetness. With ice cubes, it's refreshingly cool and helps cut through the greasiness of spicy food.

She picked up a piece of flaky pastry and ate it to calm her nerves.

Crispy, fragrant, and very authentic.

Just as she was enjoying the delicious food, she heard Ling Jieyu say, "Uncle Qin, Aunt Xia, don't scare yourselves. The bloodshed stems from your inner fears. If you don't fear it, nothing will happen. If you're really that worried..."

"How about this: I'll invite the director of the Civil Affairs Bureau to the Qin family home to personally issue the marriage certificate to Ruohan and me. The wedding will also be held at the Qin family home. Let's keep it simple, just invite people from both families. Everything will be streamlined. As long as Ruohan doesn't leave the Qin family home, I can guarantee that no accidents will happen."

Qin Dongyang and Xia Guiying's eyes lit up.

Both of them thought Ling Jieyu's suggestion was excellent.

They hadn't thought of such a good method before.

This is the best way to avoid accidents.

Mu Tiantian, her face slightly lowered, noticed her parents' reaction and inwardly cried out in alarm. She narrowed her eyes and glared fiercely at Ling Jieyu across from her.

She finally managed to persuade Master Wukong to help her, but this Sea King just had to go against her.

Ling Jieyu leaned back lazily, adopting a more relaxed posture, gently swirling his wine glass as he casually glanced at Mu Tiantian.

Mu Tiantian is very smart, but she's not stupid either.

He wanted to see how Mu Tiantian would respond to his challenge.

Mu Tiantian's mind raced. At this moment, using reverse psychology wouldn't work; it would only make her parents believe Ling Jieyu's suggestion even more.

Jiang Hui and Zhong Qiuyi exchanged a secret glance.

Both of them were racking their brains, trying to figure out how to help Mu Tiantian get through this difficult time.

Jiang Hui quickly realized what was going on, and she looked at Xia Guiying and Qin Dongyang with a troubled expression, wanting to say something but holding back.

Seeing Jiang Hui's expression, Xia Guiying had a bad feeling and asked, puzzled, "Sister Hui, is there something you want to say?"

After a few seconds of silence, Jiang Hui nodded. "Sister Guiying, I think your husband is absolutely right when he says that sometimes it's good to have reverence for the gods. In my ex-husband's hometown, there was a true story that perfectly illustrates this point..."

Xia Guiying and Qin Dongyang were instantly intrigued, and their eyes darted anxiously toward Jiang Hui, hoping she would tell them what happened next.

Seeing that Xia Guiying spoke as if it were the truth, Ling Jieyu also became a little curious.

Chung Chiu-yi took a bite of shrimp paste and continued, "There are many similar stories in my hometown. There are many incredible true stories in folklore. Some people don't believe in ghosts and gods. No matter how many people who have personally experienced them tell them, they still don't believe them. But one day, when they encounter and experience it themselves, they will know fear. The world is so big, and there are many wonders. Just because you haven't experienced something doesn't mean it doesn't exist..."

The light in Qin Dongyang's eyes dimmed, and his expression returned to seriousness.

He didn't believe it before, but after experiencing so much, he now believes it without a doubt.

Before Jiang Hui could start cooking, he urged, "Hui-mei, tell me, what kind of true story is it?"

Mu Tiantian was also quite curious.

Her gaze toward Jiang Hui was filled with gratitude.

Jiang Hui always thought of her in this way.

Under the curious gazes of the crowd, Jiang Hui slowly began to speak, "My ex-husband's family had an old man who was very skilled at face reading. Because of one incident, his reputation spread throughout the town. One day, he was setting up a stall by the roadside to read people's fortunes. A young man with a dark complexion accompanied his friend for a fortune reading. The old man casually reminded him that he was in danger of bloodshed. The young man dismissed the warning, but his friend believed it and, fearing something bad would happen to him, wouldn't let him go out and locked him up. Who knew that the young man was a restless person? While his friend was sleeping, he drank all of his friend's wine in the middle of the night, suffered a stomach hemorrhage, and died..."