Witch, don't do anything reckless!

The arrival of the second aunt disrupted the balance between Li Chuqiu and this enchantress in the courtyard.

The enchantress's words, "I am indeed Chu Qiu's beloved," caused things to take an unexpected turn...

The girl herself admitted it, so how could it be fake?

The slightest doubt that Auntie had initially harbored was immediately cast to the winds.

She was absolutely overjoyed!

Firstly, now that Li Chuqiu has found someone she loves, she naturally won't have any designs on her daughter anymore, and her worries can finally be put to rest.

Secondly, it also lessened her guilt about breaking off the engagement yesterday.

Although she didn't want her daughter to be with Li Chuqiu, she had watched Li Chuqiu grow up. The child's parents had passed away early, and no matter what, the second aunt naturally hoped that he could find a good girl and settle down as soon as possible.

The girl in front of me was not only gentle, but also incredibly beautiful. Her looks and figure... wow, she was perfectly proportioned, with curves in all the right places. She was the kind of girl you couldn't find anywhere else.

Finding a girl like this in early autumn is a relief for the Li family!

In this way, double happiness arrives.

How could my second aunt not be happy?

She warmly invited Chu Wanqing to come back and have dinner together. Chu Wanqing smiled and gave Li Chuqiu a meaningful look.

Li Chuqiu was left standing there, her face looking very unpleasant... What exactly was she trying to do?

The demon race is known for its unpredictable and cunning nature, and this demoness is one of the best among them. Li Chuqiu could not fathom her thoughts at all.

If the two were to face off one-on-one, even if Li Chuqiu was no match for her, she could still try to fight to the death... If all else failed, she could always run away.

This was, after all, within Yuhua City, where the Tianxuan Division patrolled everywhere. As long as he ran fast enough, this demoness wouldn't dare to pursue him openly.

But now that her second aunt's family is involved, Li Chuqiu has to be careful not to harm them.

"Early Autumn, what are you standing there for? Let's go!"

Second Aunt's voice brought Li Chuqiu back to his senses. He stared at the enchanting figure of the demoness, concealing all his emotions, and followed her.

Li Chuqiu's second uncle's family was not far from here. After passing through two streets and alleys, they soon arrived at a residential courtyard.

The houses here were noticeably larger than Li Chuqiu's, and as dusk fell, the courtyard was filled with the smell of cooking fires.

"Old Lin, Old Lin, come out quickly!"

Upon arriving at her second uncle's house, as soon as she led Chu Wanqing inside, her second aunt excitedly called out towards the kitchen.

Chu Wanqing looked around the courtyard with great interest. Compared to Li Chuqiu's small courtyard where she lived alone, this place was obviously full of life.

Hearing the shouts, my second uncle came out from the kitchen next door, still holding a spatula in his hand.

"What's wrong?"

The second uncle was just wondering when he looked up and saw Chu Wanqing appear in the courtyard, and he was stunned.

At this moment, Chu Wanqing's gaze also fell on this dark-skinned middle-aged man. He was burly, overweight in middle age, and had an ordinary appearance. He was the kind of middle-aged man who seemed to have a dull personality, with nothing special about him.

"And this is...?"

My second uncle was stunned for a moment before he came to his senses.

"Her name is Chu Wanqing, and she's Chu Qiu's sweetheart!"

Auntie walked excitedly to Uncle's side and quickly explained something in a low voice.

After listening, the second uncle was clearly stunned for a while. When his gaze fell on Chu Wanqing again, he looked her over a few times, and then looked at Li Chuqiu who was following behind.

There was no particular reaction on his face; he nodded and said, "I see..."

"Hey, what's with your reaction? It's the girl's first time visiting, and you're not happy at all... Never mind, I can't reason with you. Go cook your meal, and remember to make a couple of good dishes!"

Second Aunt waved her hand, sending Second Uncle back to the kitchen. Then she turned around and came warmly to Chu Wanqing, explaining, "That's just his personality, Wanqing, don't take it to heart."

Chu Wanqing smiled gently and shook her head.

"Wanqing, come in and have a seat. Make yourself at home."

Second Aunt warmly invited Chu Wanqing to come in and sit down: "The house is a bit shabby, please don't mind."

"How could that be? Auntie's place is very nice and clean. I like it very much," Chu Wanqing said with a light laugh.

"That's good."

My aunt was relieved and said with a smile, "Then you must come often in the future, treat it like your own home..."

My second aunt was extremely hospitable, inviting us to sit down and pouring us water.

Meanwhile, Chu Wanqing appeared extremely gentle and graceful, like a lady from a prominent family, answering her second aunt's questions with ease.

Li Chuqiu stood outside the door, watching this scene, feeling inexplicably dazed.

What exactly does this vixen want to do?

If Li Chuqiu hadn't known the demoness's true nature and that she was a demon, she probably would have been deceived by her disguise.

But the more this was the case, the more wary Li Chuqiu became.

Especially when she was dealing with her second aunt, she would inadvertently glance up at Li Chuqiu. Those eyes were full of meaning, with a hint of amusement and mockery... deliberately provoking and threatening him.

After her second aunt finished her long-winded rambling, she told Li Chuqiu to treat her well and then got up to go help in the kitchen.

After my second aunt left, the atmosphere in the room gradually turned cold.

Chu Wanqing looked up with a smile, her gaze falling on Li Chuqiu, whose body remained tense, and the horizontal sword at his waist that seemed ready to be drawn at any moment. She tilted her head and asked, "Are you afraid I'll hurt them?"

Li Chuqiu asked expressionlessly, "What exactly do you want?"

"Are you kidding me?"

"Is it fun?"

"Of course it's fun... especially your reaction right now, it's hilarious."

Chu Wanqing's eyes curved into crescent moons: "Afraid of me, yet dare not make a move... Tsk, you can't beat me, and you can't get rid of me either!"

"interesting!"

She was enjoying Li Chuqiu's current reaction; most of the anger she felt from being teased last night had dissipated.

Refreshing!

Sure enough, this good-looking guy, who's a liar, also has a weakness.

His second uncle and aunt seem to be his weaknesses.

Chu Wanqing's alluring eyes fell on him: "You don't need to be so nervous. After all, if I really wanted to hurt them, you couldn't stop me or defend yourself."

"Including you."

Li Chuqiu didn't find it interesting at all.

He disliked the behavior of the vixen in front of him, and hated even more her threats... His second uncle and aunt had taken care of him since he was a child, and Li Chuqiu did not like anyone threatening his family.

Especially the self-righteous behavior of this vixen in front of me.

Are you angry?

Seemingly sensing the coldness in Li Chuqiu's eyes, Chu Wanqing's smile deepened.

At that moment, she seemed to realize something, her smile suddenly disappeared, replaced by tears welling up in her eyes, her voice soft and aggrieved.

"Auntie, he... he bullied me... he yelled at me!"

The sound startled Li Chuqiu.

Before he could react, his second aunt's angry voice came from behind him: "You brat, I told you to treat Wanqing well, and you yelled at her?"

Turning his head, he saw his second aunt glaring at him angrily, her expression one of utter disappointment: "Wanqing finally made it here, how could you bully her? She lost her parents at a young age, her life is already pitiful... Do you often bully her like this?!"

Yes~

Chu Wanqing's weak voice came through, tinged with a sob.

This made my second aunt very anxious.

What on earth did that brat do?

This girl is so pretty and obedient, how could he bully her?

If such a good girl runs away, where will we find her?

They simply don't know how to cherish things at all.

Seeing that her second aunt was completely bewitched by this enchantress and couldn't tell which way was which, Li Chuqiu sighed deeply and didn't bother to explain anymore.

Second Aunt lectured Li Chuqiu for a while, then went to comfort Chu Wanqing.

Seeing the smug look flash in the enchantress's eyes, it seemed she was getting carried away with her performance. Li Chuqiu remained silent, standing to the side with her knife in hand, coldly watching her act.

"Don't just stand there like an idiot."

After comforting Chu Wanqing, the second aunt turned around and saw Li Chuqiu still standing there blankly, and immediately became anxious.

This clueless kid used to have a whole repertoire of tricks when he was swindling Shuci, his sweet talk was so smooth that he could fool that girl completely. How come he's lost all sense of propriety now?

The girl had been there for ages, and he just stood there like an idiot without saying a word, and even made her angry. This really worried his aunt.

"In early autumn, go to the kitchen and see your second uncle, help him out or something."

Seeing that the boy was not witty, the second aunt waved Li Chuqiu away and continued to chat with Chu Wanqing next to her.

Li Chuqiu withdrew her gaze and turned to go to the kitchen next door.

Inside the kitchen, Uncle Er was busily cooking. Li Chuqiu went to help.

His second uncle glanced back at him, then continued cooking.

"Where did you meet this girl?"

My second uncle suddenly asked.

Li Chuqiu shook her head: "I don't know him."

"Then she..."

My second uncle paused in his cooking and glanced back at the room outside the door.

"Second Aunt has misunderstood."

Li Chuqiu did not reveal the identity of the witch: "I will explain it to my second aunt later."

His second uncle glanced at him, said nothing more, and continued cooking.

My second uncle was not only an excellent butcher in Yuhua City with superb knife skills, but also an exceptional cook. In no time, he could prepare a table full of delicious and fragrant dishes.

Even Chu Wanqing's eyes lit up when she saw the table full of food. Her second aunt was very hospitable, serving her rice and dishes, treating Chu Wanqing like her daughter-in-law.

This witch fabricated a backstory that she had lost both her parents at a young age, which made her second aunt feel sorry for her and wish she would call her "mother" from then on.

The meal was enjoyed by everyone... at least that's how my second aunt saw it.

For Chu Wanqing, the food here was delicious and fragrant. The warm hospitality of Li Chuqiu's second aunt next to her also gave her a fleeting sense of home.

Is this the atmosphere of an ordinary family?

It's definitely much better than when she was at the cold, impersonal mountain gate!

Although her master had been very kind to her since she was a child, his cooking skills were indeed questionable.

Having reached her master's level, she no longer needed to eat to maintain her vital signs. Therefore, it was already quite remarkable that she could cook food and feed Chu Wanqing when she was young.

As for the rest, let's not mention them...

Compared to the "harmonious" relationship between her second aunt and this vixen, Li Chuqiu's meal was utterly tasteless. She kept a close eye on Chu Wanqing's every move throughout the meal, fearing the vixen might pull some trick.

The second uncle next to me remained silent, hardly speaking, and simply ate his meal in silence.

What Li Chuqiu and Chu Wanqing didn't expect was that after dinner, their second aunt took out a jade bracelet from somewhere and put it on Chu Wanqing's wrist: "Wanqing, this is your first time visiting, and your aunt doesn't have much to give you. Please wear this jade bracelet for now."

Chu Wanqing looked down at the jade bracelet on her hand. It was crystal clear, with beautiful patterns, and quite valuable.

"This bracelet..."

Li Chuqiu, who was standing nearby, twitched at the sight.

No, they've already sent the bracelet?!

Something's not right... Also, where did this bracelet come from?

"This bracelet was given to me by Chuqiu's father, who said it was a keepsake from his mother. Now it's a good opportunity to give it to you, returning it to its rightful owner."

My aunt chuckled and said, "From now on, you'll be in charge of keeping it."

Chu Wanqing was stunned, instinctively sensing that something was amiss. She couldn't quite put her finger on it; she didn't understand the significance of giving a jade bracelet, only that it was quite valuable. And for some reason, the bracelet gave her a strange sense of familiarity.

A slight blush appeared on her face: "Thank you, Auntie."

Auntie said with relief, "This was originally left to you by your mother in early autumn. As long as you two live a good life together, that's more important than anything else."

At this moment, Li Chuqiu was completely dumbfounded!

The second aunt even gave her the bracelet, and this vixen just happily accepted it?

Doesn't she know what giving a bracelet as a gift means?

...Judging from her reaction, she really doesn't know.

"Second Aunt, there's no need to be in such a hurry. Isn't giving away the bracelet too early...?"

Li Chuqiu had no idea where his mother, who had been missing since childhood, had conjured up a jade bracelet, but he instinctively felt that he couldn't give it away easily.

"How can I not be anxious? How old are you?"

His aunt gave him a stern look: "When other kids your age were already running errands, their children were already old enough to run errands. Aren't you going to work harder?!"

"Thinking about it, it's time for you to settle down and start a family. After you get married and have children, your personality should settle down by then..."

This suggests...

Li Chuqiu felt a chill run down her spine.

"Second Uncle, Second Aunt, if there's nothing else, we'll head back now. We have some urgent business to attend to."

Without waiting for a reply, Li Chuqiu pulled Chu Wanqing, who was still staring at the bracelet on her wrist, and walked out.

We've already eaten; we can't let this vixen stay here any longer.

Chu Wanqing, who was in a daze, suddenly felt her wrist being grabbed. Her gaze turned cold instinctively, but for some reason, she did not make any further move.

In that moment of hesitation, Li Chuqiu forcibly pulled him out the door.

"Then you should go back and get some rest."

The second aunt smiled and spoke, watching Li Chuqiu and Chu Wanqing until they left before turning her gaze away.

Turning around, I saw my second uncle still sitting at the table, staring in the direction of the door, without saying a word.

"What are you looking at?"

Auntie spoke up, as if remembering something, and said irritably, "Chuqiu finally brought a girl over, and you've been keeping a long face all night, what's the meaning of that?"

As if remembering something, Second Aunt angrily said again, "Are you still trying to matchmake Chuqiu and Shuci?!"

"Isn't everything great now? Shuci has joined the immortal sect, and Chuqiu has found a suitable girl. We haven't let your elder brother down either... What else could you possibly be dissatisfied with?"

"My elder brother did indeed save our family's life back then. Over the years, we haven't treated Chuqiu badly, have we? I've always regarded him as half a son..."

"But no matter what, Shuci is still our own daughter. Don't you feel even a little bit biased?!"

"..."

The second uncle remained silent, not arguing with the second aunt, but a hint of indescribable worry flashed in his eyes as they looked towards the doorway.

……

On the other side, Li Chuqiu pulled Chu Wanqing away from her second uncle's house and went straight back to her own home.

He walked into the courtyard, turned around, and looked at the demoness with a blank expression.

"Have you touched enough?"

A cool and indifferent tone rang out.

Li Chuqiu then realized that he was still holding onto the demoness's wrist.

As she released her grip, a ring of red appeared on the enchantress's slender, fair wrist. She gently rubbed her wrist, a slight smile playing on her lips: "Was it nice to touch?"

Li Chuqiu ignored her feigned indifference and held out her hand: "Give it to me."

"What?"

"bracelet."

Chu Wanqing was taken aback, her eyes sparkling with amusement, and she smiled warmly: "This bracelet was a gift from your second aunt. Since it was a gift, it's mine."

Li Chuqiu's eyes turned somewhat strange: "You really don't know the meaning behind my second aunt giving you the bracelet?"

"What?"

"A bracelet is a token of love."

Li Chuqiu looked at her calmly and said, "Accepting this bracelet means you are now a member of the Li family."

The smile on Chu Wanqing's face finally disappeared.

……