Wang Shouzhe's little courtyard had always been like spring throughout the four seasons. All manner of exotic flowers and rare plants competed in beauty, creating a sight too lovely to behold.
At the moment, Wang Shouzhe was reclining in a rattan grandmaster's chair, tapping a fan in his hand with a thoughtful expression.
Ever since he had transmigrated, he had lived in this little courtyard and had not moved even after getting married. This small courtyard and its old-fashioned stories had accompanied the growth of generation after generation of the clan's children.
"Husband, try these Spirit Crystal Grapes." Liu Ruolan personally peeled several grapes and fed them into his mouth with her pale, slender fingers, her tone carrying a hint of ingratiation. "These are a new variety Anye cultivated at Dala Oasis. He specially sent them over chilled for us to try, so don't disappoint the child's filial devotion."
"Not eating." Wang Shouzhe looked utterly haughty.
"Husband, I admit I was at fault this time." Liu Ruolan coaxed him softly, making a difficult decision. "For the next three months—no, two months—fine, one month, I won't go play cards. I'll stay home and keep you company."
"Hmph~" Wang Shouzhe turned his head away.
"Fine, fine. I'll wholeheartedly accompany you in the Portable Cave Abode for a month. Is that enough?" Liu Ruolan's eyes shimmered, faint light glinting in their depths. "You can do whatever you want. While we're at it, we can further deduce the progress of the Golden Toad Canon."
Wang Shouzhe's expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly declined. "Forget it, forget it. I forgive you. Work has been too busy lately; I can't slack off for an entire month."
"Then twenty days."
"Ruolan, if you're really bored with nothing to do, then go play cards."
"Wang Shouzhe, what do