Chương 236: Love Saint Song

Plum Manor. Visiting this place for the first time, Xiaoxiao was incredibly curious. Furthermore, she rarely went out in the past, and going out without her old man accompanying her was simply unprecedented. Therefore, seeing everything today felt extremely novel, and she excitedly observed her surroundings along the way. Watching the beautiful figure in front of him, Little Li's soul was practically flying away.

"A'Xin, A'Xin..." Xiaoxiao called out several times before finally bringing the kid back to his senses.

"Huh? Sister Xiaoxiao, what is it?" The pure-minded Xiaoxiao didn't notice his strange behavior and hurriedly urged:"Didn't you say Mengmeng was seriously ill? Let's hurry up and go see it."

"Alright, Sister Xiaoxiao. It's just ahead, we're almost there. Let me lead the way." Thinking of the upcoming plan, Li Xin's heart pounded wildly. The two continued forward a few steps. Because the perimeter walls here had recently been rebuilt, the pathways had become quite complex. Passing through a courtyard gate, just as Xiaoxiao was curiously looking around, a massive black shadow suddenly swooped down, startling her.

When she got a clear look at the thing in front of her, the girl was frightened half to death. She hurriedly turned around, tightly hugging Li Xin and screaming at the top of her lungs:"Ahhhhh......" Smelling the fragrance of his beloved at such close proximity, the natural body scent seemed to seep into his soul, causing Li Xin's mind to wander wildly with desire. He couldn't help but wrap his arms around her and hug her a bit tighter. Big Brother really didn't deceive me!

I instantly got to hold the beauty in my arms. Step 1: Success! Greedily taking a few deep sniffs, Little Li remembered his Big Brother's instructions and gently patted her back to comfort her.

"Sister Xiaoxiao, there's no need to be afraid. This is Xiong Ba's newly acquired pet, called Little Black. It probably just saw a stranger approach and jumped out to give a warning."

"R-really?" Only then did Xiaoxiao dare to poke her head out and look back at the large Black Tiger.

"It's true, you can touch it and see. Big Brother has already tamed it; it's incredibly obedient." People are naturally extremely curious about novel things, and Xiaoxiao was no exception. She timidly reached out her hand to stroke Little Black's massive, table-sized head, completely oblivious to a thieving hand that was still secretly and lingeringly gripping her slender waist. Just as the girl was excitedly playing with a few of Little Black's whiskers, a discordant voice rang out, making her jump in fright.

"Oh, Sister Xiaoxiao. You are... you two are actually..."

"Aiya, Li Xin, you and Xiaoxiao actually make a couple! Congratulations, congratulations!" Song Que and Zhong Hong's booming voices were loud enough for half of Plum Manor to hear. Suddenly, quite a few people rushed out from the houses to observe the two, then eagerly stepped forward to offer congratulations.

"Haha, A'Xin, congratulations!" — Xiong Ba.

"Big Brother Li, congratulations!" — The Yang sisters...... Looking at the crowd that had surrounded them out of nowhere, and then realizing her own intimate posture, Xiaoxiao's face turned so red it looked like it was bleeding. Her head spinning, she hurriedly shook her head and waved her hands, stammering an explanation:"No... that's not it... we didn't do anything!"

"Heh heh, we didn't see anything." The group very cooperatively tilted their heads up to watch the drifting clouds.

"It's not like that, we aren't what you all think. A'Xin, hurry up and tell them!" Utterly embarrassed, Xiaoxiao hurriedly turned to Li Xin and complained.

"Everyone, stop talking nonsense." The kid's voice was completely noncommittal, sounding perfectly fine with whatever happened.

"Don't worry, I won't say a word." Grandee Song joked frivolously.

"Heh heh, that's right. We didn't see anything today, and we absolutely won't leak half a word to Old Uncle Zhan," Zhong Hong winked wickedly, teasing as he added fuel to the fire.

"A'Xin, impressive!" And just like that, those rascals instantly vanished, not even giving Xiaoxiao time to explain. Only now did the girl begin to recover her senses. Glaring bashfully, she reproached the person beside her:"A'Xin, it's all your fault. Later on, you absolutely must explain this clearly for me."

"Rest assured, Sister Xiaoxiao, I'll talk to them later. They won't spout nonsense. Let's go in and check on Mengmeng." If you spot this tale on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation. Having prepared his lines thoroughly, the kid immediately used sweet words and clever phrasing to coax and reassure the girl, getting her to continue following him in to visit the Fire Fox. Step 2: Success!......

It wasn't until the afternoon, after visiting Mengmeng—who was lying flat like a squashed roach in the room—and playing with Grandee Song's various pets for a long while, that Xiaoxiao regretfully declined their invitations to stay for dinner. She got back into the carriage with Li Xin to head home. Recalling how, before they left, Little Song had solemnly addressed her as "sister-in-law" and Zhong Hong kept shooting ambiguous glances at the two of them, the girl gritted her teeth in anger.

Unable to do anything to those two guys, she turned to the person beside her and complained:"A'Xin, it's all your fault. If you don't explain this clearly, how will I have the face to see anyone?" Truly, when in love, everything looks beautiful; even her anger was so adorable. Little Li was almost intoxicated by it. He hurriedly rubbed his head and gave a simple, honest smile:"Don't worry, Sister Xiaoxiao, I will explain it to Uncle Zhan."

"Who needs you to explain it to my father?" The girl rolled her eyes. Thinking of her old man's attitude toward others, if he found out about today, who knew how he would deal with A'Xin. Feeling a bit afraid, Xiaoxiao put on a serious face and instructed:"Remember, you can't let anyone else know, especially my father, understand?"

"Haha, remembered. This is just a secret between the two of us."

"What do you mean, 'secret between the two of us'!" Xiaoxiao retorted with a flirtatious pout, her face involuntarily flushing red with shyness as she turned her head away, refusing to speak to him. Seeing this, Li Xin rejoiced inwardly, his heart becoming even more intoxicated. Big Brother is truly Big Brother; whatever he says is spot on. According to him, this was psychological suggestion.

Imperceptibly influencing her, it would make Xiaoxiao realize that everyone already considered them lovers, prompting her to think about the matter as well. Like this, she would soon change her attitude toward him, or at the very least, stop viewing him just as a younger brother. Xiaoxiao's mind was a mess, and she wasn't in the mood to talk. The two rode into the city in an ambiguous silence.

Once they arrived at the door of the Li family residence, the girl broke the silence:"Alright, A'Xin, drive the carriage in. I'm going home."

"Wait a moment, Sister Xiaoxiao, let me walk you home."

"It's just a short distance, no need to walk me." Xiaoxiao chuckled.

"No way, I'm not at ease letting you walk alone. What if someone like Tian Heng appears again and snatches you away? Uncle Zhan and I would die of worry." Looking at his affectionate, tender gaze staring straight at her, Xiaoxiao's heart pounded frantically like a running deer, leaving her flustered and unsure of how to reply. Li Xin didn't hesitate this time; he casually abandoned the carriage at his door. Grabbing a few bottles of liquor, he stepped forward and pulled her sleeve:"Let's go.

Conveniently, I also have a few bottles of Raging Fire Liquor to gift to Uncle Zhan." Her mind slightly dizzy, Xiaoxiao had no idea how to resist and allowed him to lead her. Only when Old Zhan opened the door did the girl snap back to reality. Blushing and losing her composure, she ran straight into the house. Meeting Zhan Sheng's gaze, Li Xin didn't flinch in the slightest and hurriedly presented the liquor:"Uncle, since you like drinking this liquor, I brought some back from the winery for you today.

Whenever you finish them, just let me know." After a moment of silence, Old Zhan reached out to take them:"Brat, do you know how to drink?"

"Yes, I do!" Little Li's eyes lit up.

"Mhm. Then drink a few cups with me today." Tossing out that sentence, Zhan Sheng left the door open and carried the liquor inside. Only then did Li Xin step in with excitement, closing the door behind him and quickly following. Big Brother had reminded him that Xiaoxiao lacked strong opinions and especially listened to her father; as long as he won over the old man, this matter would be considered a success. Looking at Old Zhan's attitude today, he probably wouldn't object.

As for how things would progress, it would depend on his performance at the dinner table later. It seemed that today, even if it killed him, he had to drink the old man under the table. Father-in-law, await me!..... With Love Saint Song taking action, things naturally turned out vastly different. Over the next few days, the affection between Li Xin and that girl Xiaoxiao visibly progressed. Both of them were naive and inexperienced in the ways of the world, incredibly vague about this thing called love.

With several people egging them on, they just dazedly stumbled together. With Old Zhan nodding in agreement, this marriage affinity was basically secured. As for Auntie Li's side... finding such an obedient, beautiful, and capable daughter-in-law was something she wouldn't have even dared to dream of back in Giant Willow Village. Naturally, she couldn't stop grinning and raised both hands in approval. The two of them now frequently came over here to eat and stroll around.

Xiaoxiao had also become immune to the ambiguous teasing from Song Que and the others, which could be taken as her silent consent in her heart. It could be said that Li Xin was currently riding the crest of success. His movements and work were vigorous and energetic, sweeping away his previous lazy and scattered disposition all at once.

"Big Brother, do you think it would be alright if my mother and I went over to Uncle Zhan's to ask for Xiaoxiao's hand in marriage?" Toward his Big Brother's abilities, the kid felt absolute prostration in admiration. Now, no matter how big or small the matter was, he had to ask him once to feel at ease.

"Too early!" Grandee Song shook his head in disdain.

"Old Zhan merely isn't objecting to you dating his daughter right now. For him to feel at ease handing over his precious darling to you is still a long way off. Besides, there's no guarantee some unexpected accident won't happen along the way." Hearing this, Li Xin was terrified. He hurriedly grabbed his hand and asked:"Big Brother, what kind of accident?" Jerking his chin toward Xiaoxiao, who was playing with Wukong and the other little ones on the side, Song Que began his intimidation.

"Hmph, Old Zhan loves his daughter that much, and Xiaoxiao is beautiful and capable. Look at yourself—what traits do you currently have that would make someone feel at ease entrusting her to you? Uncle Zhan is only giving you a chance out of gratitude for saving her. If, say, a young, promising man like myself also had designs on her right now, what do you think Old Zhan would do?"

"Big Brother, you also have designs on Xiaoxiao?" Li Xin was so frightened his face turned pale. Hearing this guy practically ready to shout and scream, Grandee Song felt mentally exhausted. He rapped him on the head and glared, shouting:"Your Father is giving an example, do you understand? Let's change it up. What if that person was Chu Xiao?

He is a well-known outstanding talent of Yangnan, an Elder of the Moon-Lacking Pavilion, barely over twenty years old and already a Second-Tier expert with a bright future, and he's not yet married. If I were Zhan Sheng, I guarantee I'd toss you aside too."

"It wouldn't go that far, right?" The kid asked dryly, feeling unsure in his heart.

"Heh heh, think about it yourself. Because of this, Old Zhan currently only considers you as one of his backup options. If you want to talk about marriage, keep dreaming." Li Xin was thoroughly spooked now:"Big Brother, what should I do then?" Seeing the guy's current expression, Grandee Song finally nodded in satisfaction and began to guide him:"What else? Naturally, this is the time to prove your worth to him. Train hard and strive to break through to the 4th Grade as soon as possible.

As long as your strength surpasses Old Zhan's, he will feel at ease entrusting his daughter to your care. For the sake of your future happiness, young man, give it your all." Grandee Song had practically broken his heart trying to urge this guy on, but it seemed he had finally found the right method this time. Li Xin's eyes shot out astonishing fighting spirit, and he nodded resolutely:"Rest assured, Big Brother. I know what I must do!"