Clio, You Did Well!

With four people already busy in the kitchen, Bianka was left to stay here with Joseph and his wife.

"Yes, very... very familiar."

Bianka glanced at Liu Bai's back in the kitchen, then lowered her head shyly.

"..."

This reaction?

No, no, no, I must have misread it.

Joseph took a pair of gold-rimmed glasses from the glasses case on the sofa armrest and put them on.

Alas, as people reach middle age, excessive use of their eyes can cause all sorts of problems.

"What kind of relationship do you mean by 'very close'?"

"I've met... I've met your parents..." Bianka blushed, but for a moment she realized that what she said seemed a bit off. "We're friends who've met each other's parents, just like Rita!"

(Are they lovers?)

(They're lovers.)

Joseph adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and exchanged a brief opinion with his wife.

This girl simply can't lie.

In other words, his son-in-law met Miss Bianka's parents before his own daughter?

"... What is Miss Bianka's parents' attitude towards Liu Bai?" Joseph's tone was calm, but he was actually a little angry, and he didn't even add the word "sir".

Compared to Bianka, he wasn't angry at all; his daughter's Shangguan was an honest and kind girl.

"My parents? Um... I respect them a lot?"

"...?"

Wait a minute, is this word choice really okay?

Respect?

Joseph pushed up his glasses again and then exchanged a glance with his wife.

Something's not right. Something's not right about this.

"And what about Ms. Ragna?"

"Professor Ragna... also has a very good relationship with Liu Bai."

Which one is better?

Joseph held the newspaper, lost in thought.

No, that's not the point. Think about it: why would Rita bring her mentor and best friend home along with her boyfriend?

The couple exchanged a glance and finally realized the problem.

Regardless of whether Alisa was a maid.

Bringing my boyfriend home, no problem.

Bringing your best friend and mentor to your home is fine too.

But bringing both of them back at the same time is problematic—because generally speaking, "boyfriend" and "best friend" are two lines that are unlikely to intersect!

Meeting the parents is something outsiders should avoid interfering in. Don't treat your best friend and mentor as outsiders.

No, Rita, with her emotional intelligence, would never make such a mistake. Even if she doesn't act like an outsider, she is still an outsider in reality.

So... there's only one truth.

Neither Bianka nor Ragna are truly "outsiders" in the real sense.

Three...?

Joseph's deep voice carried a hint of contemplation.

If there were only two, Joseph might believe there were only two, but with three, he'd start to suspect there might be a fourth.

"It's happened, darling~"

Rita looked at Liu Bai with a mocking expression.

Everyone here is sharp-eared and sharp-eyed; at this distance, the only way to not hear conversations in the living room is to whisper in someone's ear.

It has to be said that Liu Bai is now sweating profusely.

Do you need their help?

Chapter 595 Clio, you did a great job!

"For now... um, there's no rush?"

To be honest, Liu Bai really didn't know how to explain having women on both sides, since it was indeed quite shocking according to common sense.

To be even more honest, if Liu Bai didn't have unlimited stamina and be able to handle everyone, he would have to worry about everyone's post-marital relationship.

So it's best if the couple can understand this themselves; if they can't, then you and Rita can try to persuade them.

Liu Bai truly had no idea where Rita got her confidence from...

"I feel like it might be more convenient for us to get married because she's pregnant?" I've been honest with Rita so many times, and we're practically husband and wife, so there's nothing to hide.

"Oh my, is that what you're thinking, darling?" Rita's beautiful eyes were practically bursting with laughter. "So, darling, would you like to come to meet your parents with me all pregnant, or with the baby in tow?"

"... Thinking about it carefully, both of these things seem to be quite stressful."

"Can't you two be a little more considerate of others when you talk?" Ragna turned his head away, his lips twitching.

I came here to cook, not to be fed dog food by you two!

"It's alright. After tonight, Lord Ragna, you'll no longer be an outsider," Rita said with a charming smile.

Ragna suddenly fell silent, pondered for a moment, then turned back and silently chopped vegetables.

I suddenly feel like I can shine and contribute again!

However, when Ragna turned his head to complain, Rita started to pay attention to Ragna instead.

"By the way, has Lord Ragna made any preparations for pregnancy?"

"Cough, what are you saying?" Ragna's face turned completely red.

"Shh, Lord Ragna, keep your voice down, it wouldn't be good if my parents heard us."

Rita put her index finger to her lips, making a gesture of quiet.

Ragna's current situation is actually less important to Rita.

S-rank floor tile, to be honest, this combat power is even more embarrassing than Rita's, her ability as a secretary is far inferior to Rita's, and her scientific research is also inferior to Himeko's.

Rita genuinely felt that Ragna should be like her, getting married, trying to conceive, and having children early.

"Who would do that kind of work for no reason..." Ragna looked guilty.

"Your disciples and students have all gone further than you." Rita continued to stab Ragna in the heart.

Ragna's face stiffened. To be honest, this statement was more painful for her than Himeko eating meat.

Those two little girls from back then are now both married, while I'm still single, and I even have to rely on them to take care of me...

How could I have such an absurd dream?

"Alright, stop hurting Ragna's feelings. Ragna has had a tough time... I suppose?"

"The last two words are superfluous..."

Joseph had already sensed that something was wrong, but it wasn't appropriate to ask directly, was it?

That would be extremely impolite for a gentleman and an elder.

"Speaking of which, how old is Liu Bai now?"

Joseph thought for a moment and decided to ask Liu Bai directly, since it's not wrong for a father-in-law to inquire about his son-in-law.

"Age? I don't know." Bianka honestly shook her head. "Hmm... I doubt Liu Bai himself would remember."

"... Is this some kind of analogy?"

"No, it's true." Bianka was trying to figure out how to make it sound less sensational.

"... It's alright, Miss Bianka, please just say it. I'm only 50 this year, I can still take a scare."

"To put it bluntly... at least human history? More than 50,000 years... although some people seem to say that this cannot be taken as a fact, but it can be understood in this way."

Of course, only Mei could say that.

Joseph's mind went blank for a moment upon hearing this answer.

Hmm... Should he chuckle a couple of times to indicate that Bianka's joke is funny?

Okay, Joseph, stop fooling yourself, this isn't a joke, right?

As for what can be understood but not taken as fact—doesn't that mean "more or less the same"?

"So... how popular is Liu Bai with people in Schicksal?"

"Very popular." That answer was simple, and Bianka didn't need to think about it.

Okay, that's confirmed. There are definitely more than just the current three people.

"... Rita knew about it too?"

"Rita?" Bianka sensed that the problem was not as simple as it seemed.

However... Rita knew exactly what Liu Bai's relationship was like.

"Everyone knows it, and they know it perfectly well."

Joseph felt a mix of emotions upon hearing this answer.

Well, seeing that his daughter could bring back three people—her teacher, her best friend, and her student— Joseph felt he should have expected these things.

"... Ella, it seems we have a highly respected son-in-law."

"That's a rather awkward adjective," Mrs. Ella said, watching television. "So Joseph, what are you going to do?"

"What to do? Of course, whatever makes Rita happy."

Joseph sighed.

He was very clear-headed; he knew that he could never compare to his daughter in terms of talent, vision, or perspective.

As a father, he only had more life experience than Rita, so if Rita was blinded by love, then he could educate her.

But now... it seems that I've indeed lost my mind, but it's not in a negative sense.

"Then stop reading the newspaper here and go upstairs to tidy up the rooms for Rita, Liu Bai, and the guests."

"Dad, Mom, just tidy up two rooms."

Rita peeked out from the kitchen and smiled at her parents.

"One room is for Alisa, and the other room is for the rest of us. Please prepare two extra blankets to put on the floor."

Are you all together?

Joseph stiffly touched the stubble on his chin. "Okay... I got it."

How about my wife and I stay at a hotel tonight?

"Rita? Didn't you bring a condom?"

"Hmm? Lord Ragna, what do you need that for?"

"Isn't that something that everyone should normally wear?"

"Isn't that unnecessary for people who want to get pregnant?"

"Who, who wants to get pregnant now! I'm in my fertile period! If I really do it... I really, I'll get pregnant."