Temptation and Counter-Temptation

Su Yan stepped outside and immediately spotted Bibi Dong sitting in the pavilion drinking tea, along with Xiao Mo munching on a flatbread.

Xiao Mo spotted Su Yan with her sharp eyes, immediately set down her flatbread, and ran over.

"Dad!"

Su Yan picked up Xiao Mo and walked over to Bibi Dong, asking with an odd expression.

"Your Holiness the Pope has countless affairs to attend to. What brings you here?"

Bibi Dong set down her teacup, raised a brow at Su Yan, and said irritably.

"Can't the Pope have free time? Besides, I didn't come here as the Pope. Didn't you call me by the wrong name?"

Just then, Qian Renxue came out of the room as well. Hearing Bibi Dong's words, she chimed in.

"That's right, Ah Yan. Mom isn't here as the Pope right now, so you should use the proper form of address!"

Su Yan looked at Qian Renxue's wicked grin and was utterly speechless inside.

He had originally wanted to steer around the subject, but Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue both wore teasing expressions and clearly had no intention of letting him off.

Left with no choice, Su Yan gritted his teeth and forced a single word out.

"Mom!"

Hearing that word, Bibi Dong revealed a satisfied smile and hummed in acknowledgment.

"Can you tell me now what you came here for?"

Bibi Dong beckoned Qian Renxue to sit beside her, then began teasing Xiao Mo.

"I've been feeling rather tired lately and want to spend more time with Xiao Mo. I want to retire! You two can discuss which one of you will inherit the position of Pope."

Su Yan had just raised his tea to his mouth when he spat it out, staring at Bibi Dong in disbelief.

"Are you serious?"

Su Yan had no desire to succeed her as Pope, nor did he want Qian Renxue to do it. Otherwise, they would have no time for their life as a couple!

"Of course I'm serious. Why would I need to lie to you? Well, have you thought it over?"

Without even thinking, Su Yan shook his head and refused, saying that Bibi Dong was still young and could continue being Pope.

Bibi Dong had long expected Su Yan to say that, so she leaned closer and stared at him with blazing eyes.

"That works too! How about you take me in? Then I can keep being Pope!"

Because Bibi Dong wore a low-cut outfit, Su Yan had an unobstructed view of the scenery before him.

Su Yan quickly turned his head away, though inwardly he cursed Bibi Dong.

This woman is practically tempting me into breaking the law! I'll probably be kneeling on a washboard again tonight!

Since he would have to kneel on a washboard anyway, Su Yan figured he might as well go all in. At least he could not let himself suffer a loss.

With that in mind, Su Yan turned back and looked at Bibi Dong with a teasing expression, his eyes burning hot.

"Is my mother-in-law trying to steal her own daughter's man? Aren't you afraid your daughter will get jealous?"

Qian Renxue, sitting nearby, acted as though she had heard nothing and kept her head lowered as she played with Xiao Mo.

After hearing Su Yan's words, Bibi Dong unconsciously leaned even closer.

"Xue'er will feel sorry for me. Besides, wouldn't a mother and daughter together be even more exciting?"

Xiao Mo was completely confused by their conversation, but since her mother had not said anything, neither did she.

Seeing that Qian Renxue had no reaction, Su Yan grumbled inwardly, Fine, fine, this is how you want to play? Then don't blame me for not holding back!

A wicked smile appeared on Su Yan's lips as he stepped forward and pulled Bibi Dong into his arms.

"They say women are wolves at thirty, tigers at forty, and can suck dirt from the ground at fifty. Looks like my mother-in-law is very thirsty indeed!"

Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong were both visibly startled by Su Yan's move, though they quickly recovered.

Bibi Dong even wrapped her arms around Su Yan in return, her face flushed as she spoke in a coy tone.

"If you don't mind, then I certainly don't have any objections."

Su Yan's wicked smile widened. He pulled Bibi Dong closer, though he still kept a certain distance between them.

"It's fine. I'm quite interested in married women."

Su Yan deliberately emphasized the words "married women," intending to make Qian Renxue unable to sit still.

Sure enough, Qian Renxue raised her head and looked at Su Yan with a gaze cold enough to kill, but Su Yan ignored it completely.

At that point, Bibi Dong truly panicked. She had only wanted to play around, but she had not expected Su Yan to take it seriously!

"Wait, I was joking! Let go of me already!"

Bibi Dong was completely restrained by Su Yan's strength and could not break free, while Su Yan said excitedly.

"How could I possibly let meat delivered right to my mouth escape? Don't you agree, Xue'er?"

Qian Renxue finally erupted. She set Xiao Mo down and slowly walked over to Su Yan.

Then she wrapped her arms around his neck, pressed herself close, and whispered gently beside his ear.

"That's right! So, do you want my mother to give Xiao Mo a little brother or sister?"

The instant she said that, Su Yan knew he was definitely doomed to kneel on the washboard. So he decided to let loose and go all in.

He wrapped one arm around Bibi Dong and the other around Qian Renxue, no longer bothering to hide the excitement on his face.

"Sure! So when do we start? I think right now would be perfect!"

Before Su Yan could finish speaking, though, he felt a sharp pain in both ears.

Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue each tugged one of his ears, their faces filled with anger.

"Fine, Su Yan, tell me honestly. Have you long harbored improper thoughts about my mother?"

Qian Renxue puffed out her cheeks angrily, as though she would tear off his ear if he dared lie.

"Can't you two take a joke? What kind of skill is pulling my ears? If you have the guts, fight me!"

As soon as he said that, the pain in both his ears intensified. Bibi Dong looked at him teasingly.

"A grown man bullying two women—aren't you ashamed of yourself?"

Although Xiao Mo did not know what was going on, she heard her grandmother say that her father was bullying her mother and grandmother, so she angrily said.

"Bad Dad! Don't bully Grandma and Mom, or I won't talk to you anymore!"

Su Yan nearly burst into tears. This time, he finally understood one truth: never argue reason with women. The one who lost would always be him.

Seeing that she had played enough, Bibi Dong immediately released Su Yan and picked up the sulking Xiao Mo.

"You two should think over who will take over as Pope. I'll take Xiao Mo to rest first. We'll return to Spirit Hall tomorrow."

After saying that, Bibi Dong shot Su Yan a look that said he should take care of himself, then left with a smile.

"Xue'er, would you dare listen to my explanation?"

Qian Renxue did not indulge Su Yan at all and immediately summoned the Angelic Holy Sword.

Seeing this, Su Yan was just about to use space to flee when Qian Renxue's icy voice reached him.

"If you dare run today, don't ever get on my bed again. And don't even think about touching me."

Su Yan sucked in a sharp breath. This punishment was far too severe for him!

Helpless, Su Yan could only sit there. He picked up the unfinished tea on the table and said calmly.

"Just don't hit my face. Everything else is negotiable!"

But Qian Renxue had no intention of indulging Su Yan. Though he had said not to hit his face, every single one of her punches landed there.

If Su Yan's body had not been so sturdy, Qian Renxue would have knocked out all his teeth by now. She had been far too ruthless!

The beating did not end until dinnertime. Xiao Mo looked at Su Yan curiously and asked.

"Dad, why did you turn into a beggar? Can't Dad even afford nice clothes anymore?"

Su Yan gave a helpless, bitter smile and thought, You really are Daddy's dear little girl!