Liu Ergou, who had been happily eating, froze on the spot after hearing what his sister-in-law said.

"Ah, Sister-in-law, what are you talking about? I don't understand!" Liu Ergou stammered. "What do you mean 'finding other women'? I was going to the herb garden, I..."

Before Liu Ergou could finish, Xu Yulan interrupted him.

"Alright, Er Gou," she said, taking a bite of her meal. "You might be able to fool others, but can you fool me? I already anticipated that you would have a bunch of women in the future, so you don't need to worry about me getting angry. I've been prepared for this."

Hearing this, Liu Ergou's face filled with surprise.

"Huh? Sister-in-law, what did you say? Did I hear you right? You said you wouldn't get angry? For real? You're not trying to trick me, are you?"

Looking at the astonished Liu Ergou, Xu Yulan reached out and gently tapped his head. "Why would I trick you? Think about it. In all this time, when have I ever lied to you? I'm telling you the truth!"

Here, Xu Yulan paused, her expression turning serious. "However, Er Gou, there are some things I have to make clear to you. Even though I won't get angry, you still have to take care of your body! Look at you, you haven't rested at all since you came back. It might be fine while you're young, but you'll pay the price when you get older! What will you do then?"

After hearing her words, Liu Ergou was utterly dumbfounded and at a loss. He never expected his sister-in-law to say something like that to him.

What kind of joke is this? How could I possibly be lacking? Whether I'm old or young, I'll be fine!

At that thought, Liu Ergou stopped eating. He strode over to Xu Yulan, scooped her up in a princess carry, and headed straight for the bedroom.

His sudden move startled Xu Yulan. "Hey, Er Gou, what are you doing? Let me go! We're in the middle of a meal, stop messing around!"

However, Liu Ergou paid her no mind, instead quickening his pace. In the blink of an eye, he entered the room and, with a heave of his arms, tossed Xu Yulan onto the bed. He dove in right after her.

"Er Gou, stop it! Listen to me! You've been quite tired these past couple of days. You should rest. I'm already yours, it's not like I can run away! Be good now, listen!"

Xu Yulan's words were like fuel on a fire, making Liu Ergou's movements even faster. In an instant, her clothes seemed to vanish.

"Sister-in-law! Saying that is just asking for it!" Liu Ergou said, irritated. "Today, I'm going to show you just how capable I am!"

With that, he reached his devil's claws toward her.

Just as he was about to succeed, Xu Yulan suddenly put up a hand, blocking his.

"Er Gou, do you really think I'm just playing around with you?" she said. "I'm genuinely worried! Be good, listen to me. You need to rest properly for a few days. After you've rested, we can talk about other things!"

Seeing her continued insistence, Liu Ergou knew it wouldn't be right to press on. He understood that if he forced the issue, he would only make her worry, and that was the last thing he wanted.

Watching him stop, Xu Yulan smiled and stroked his head. Then, as if coaxing a child, she pulled him into her embrace, gently patting his back while humming a soft tune.

Liu Ergou had been wide awake, but under this tender assault, he grew drowsy within minutes. Finally, his eyes closed, and he fell into a deep sleep.

「When Liu Ergou woke again, it was already noon the next day.」

Staring at the bright sun outside his window, he couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

How could I have slept so soundly that I even missed my cultivation? Practicing the Body Tempering Art has become such a habit that I never forget; I always wake up naturally when it's time. But not today. Today, I slept straight through until noon.

At this thought, Liu Ergou sighed.

It seems my sister-in-law was right. I've been far too indulgent lately. Even with the Body Tempering Art, my spirit is completely exhausted. Looks like I really need to get some proper rest.

Having sorted through his thoughts, Liu Ergou took a deep breath and prepared to laze about in bed for a while. After all, it had been a long time since he'd allowed himself to do so.

However, less than three minutes later, his phone rang. Hearing the ringtone, Liu Ergou let out a long sigh.

Some things are just out of my control. I had just decided to rest, and now a call comes in.

He wondered who it could be. At that moment, he desperately hoped it was just a typical telemarketer. With that thought, he picked up his phone and glanced at the screen. The name "Lu Shuangyue" was displayed clearly.

Seeing who was calling, Liu Ergou sighed again. He knew he was about to get busy.

He answered the call, and Lu Shuangyue's voice immediately came through the phone. "Hey Er Gou, I've got a situation here! Remember Orange Bear? He came to see me today asking about the Snow Skin Cream. I can't make a decision on this by myself, so could you come over?"

After hearing the issue, Liu Ergou simply replied, "Got it." He hung up, got out of bed, and headed outside, not forgetting to leave a note for his sister-in-law before he left.

By the time Liu Ergou reached the city, it was already evening. Without a moment's hesitation, he went straight to Baozhi Hall.

Soon, he was in Lu Shuangyue's office. Looking at her sitting across the desk, Liu Ergou gulped down a large glass of water before finally speaking. "Shuang Yue, what's up with the Snow Skin Cream?"

Lu Shuangyue didn't beat around the bush and got straight to the point. "Orange Bear came to me today. He was asking about the approval numbers and everything for the Snow Skin Cream. He said his side is ready, and he's willing to promote the cream for free! He's also willing to fund the start-up of our production line. This is a huge deal, and I couldn't decide on my own, so I had to call you over!"

After understanding the situation, Liu Ergou didn't speak immediately. He pondered for a moment before replying to Lu Shuangyue.

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