Fairy Presenting a Longevity Peach

Si Ming couldn't help but ask, "Is this due to excessive indulgence, or is it because of unsatisfied desires?"

"Both!"

Yao Bilian rolled her eyes, her expression full of dissatisfaction, and said, "Get up and get down here. What are you playing the piano for? Didn't you play enough last night?"

Those two pieces of music were so straightforward, almost like shouting "I love you." Even someone who had never heard them before could understand the meaning behind them, let alone the seasoned master in front of him.

Murong Qing blushed slightly, but Si Ming didn't care. It was a matter of mutual consent, and it wasn't illegal, so what was there to be afraid of!

What exactly are you trying to say?

Yao Bilian pointed to the teapot and teacups beside her, adopting a haughty air, and said slowly, "According to the rules, you should serve me tea, right?"

"Does the Mohist School have such a rule? Even if they do, shouldn't they be serving tea to my parents?"

"I am your guardian, and legally your adoptive mother, so of course I have the right to have tea."

Si Ming wanted to argue further, but Murong Qing spoke first, "It's alright, I'm willing. The Dean is right."

Since the person involved had agreed, Si Ming couldn't say anything more. He just kept a close eye on her and would stop her immediately if Yao Bilian dared to cause any trouble.

"Tch, everyone says girls are outgoing, but I didn't expect guys to be the same."

Yao Bilian was quite dissatisfied, but she didn't deliberately make things difficult for Murong Qing. She obediently followed the rules and finished the ceremony. Then, she took Murong Qing's hand and said, "Although we Jianghu people don't care much for elaborate rituals, we still need to have a wedding ceremony. We can't just send you off so easily and let that kid get away with it."

Si Ming had no intention of taking advantage of the situation; as long as he had money, the wedding was a minor matter. He hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, we definitely need to have this. I don't intend to take advantage of you and then renege on our promise."

However, Murong Qing retorted righteously, "With the world not yet at peace, how can one have a home?"

Although she didn't physically tremble, Si Ming still felt an overwhelming aura of dominance emanating from her, and was immediately shocked. Was this something a woman should say? Had their roles been reversed?

He muttered to himself, "Looks like I should get a tattoo too. I'll just get 'Loyalty to the Country' tattooed on my back."

Yao Bilian stared blankly at Murong Qing for a while, confirming that he was not joking, then shook her head and sighed, "Never mind, you're not an ordinary woman anyway, it was my oversight to hold you to the standards of ordinary people."

Then he cast a sympathetic look at Si Ming, saying, "Of all the people you could have touched first, why did you have to touch this one? You'll have a lot to worry about later."

At this moment, Murong Wu walked over timidly and asked Si Ming somewhat awkwardly, "Should I call you brother-in-law from now on?"

"Little Wu, are you here to make fun of your sister too?" Murong Qing ashamed and angry, wishing she could teach him a lesson on the spot.

Si Ming quickly stopped the person, saying, "Call me whatever you like, don't worry about it too much."

"What are you all doing, making such a racket? Playing the piano last night wasn't enough, and now you're playing another tune this morning, disturbing everyone's sleep! Don't you have any sense of public decency?!"

Ying Zhou, wearing only shorts and still grumpy from just waking up, came down the stairs. He looked around the living room, puzzled, and asked, "What are you all doing here? Has no one made breakfast?"

Murong Wu asked incredulously, "Brother Ying Zhou, didn't you understand the music from last night?"

Ying Zhou frowned and said, "I know how to play drums, but I don't know how to play the zither. What's wrong? Are you practicing some kind of mysterious sonic technique?"

The crowd exchanged bewildered glances, speechless.

A moment later, Si Ming reached out and patted the other man on the shoulder, sincerely commenting, "Ying Zhou, you're such a straight man!"

Chapter 717 Fairy Holding a Longevity Peach

I'm unhappy!

In the underground art studio, Hongdou glared angrily at Si Ming.

"W-What's wrong?" Si Ming looked away guiltily.

"Xiao Ming smells like the class monitor."

"Well... that happens occasionally. For example, if she just finished taking a bath and didn't turn off the water, and then I take a bath right afterward, I'll inevitably pick up some of her scent."

As he spoke, Si Ming himself began to believe it. The reason was so plausible; to be able to come up with an explanation in an instant, I truly am a genius.

"Fraud."

However, reasonable arguments are useless to creatures that rely on intuition, and Hongdou was not fooled.

"It's not exactly a lie. If you don't believe me, you can test it with a lie detector. I guarantee I'm not lying."

Si Ming did indeed soak in the same bathwater that Murong Qing had used, so it's normal for him to have some of the smell on him; it's just not the main reason.

"Fraud."

Unfortunately, this kind of rhetoric was still useless against Hongdou; she simply didn't buy it.

Realizing this, Si Ming said helplessly, "Then tell me, what exactly did I lie to you about?"

Hongdou pouted and said, "I was the one who came first! I was the Xiao Ming first, and I was the one who confessed first! Why is it the class monitor? If Xiao Ming wants to be with a girl, he can come to me anytime. I'd be more than happy to let him."

"Girls should cherish themselves and not be so casual."

"It's not just anyone. I only do this to Xiao Ming. I can't do it to anyone else. I even turned down the administrator when she contacted me."

Yao Bilian, how dare you steal my man! This is intolerable! Even a rabbit doesn't eat the grass near its burrow, yet you dare to lay a hand on someone right next to you. You are utterly shameless!

Si Ming was furious and hurriedly said, "Don't worry, I'll go talk to her right now and warn her not to lay a hand on you." He then turned to leave.

Hongdou grabbed the hem of her clothes and said plaintively, "Can't I be the class monitor? Does it have to be me?"

Seeing that the other party was showing signs of turning into a resentful woman, Si Ming quickly explained, "I never said it was impossible. You should know that I am a very affectionate person and have never prided myself on being devoted to one person."

"Then why don't you come find me?"